Eric Catches a Big One!

Last weekend, Eric came to visit us at the Ranch. I had been after him to come and with the baby on the way, it was now or much later. So he took a long weekend and fly to Denver. I picked him up Friday morning and we make the journey back to the ranch.

As many of you would, his comments were how different the landscape was from the lush green of Alabama. The perception of the Colorado mountains is pretty different from the flat semi desert of the Front Range. Being the homebody that he is, it was apparent from the moment he arrived that he was ready to go , as in been there ; done that; go on to the next thing!

We arrived at the house following a 6 mile ride along some dirt farm roads and he was glad to get out of the car. I didn't realize how scary it was to travel 60 mph along dirt roads when you're not use to it everyday.

I showed him to his room and gave him a tour of the house and barn. Following lunch, we went to borrow some fishing equipment and hit the bass pond. With a full charge on the trolling motor and fishing poles and tackes and a cooler, we pushed off of the pier. Starting with a recommended bait, we didn't catch a thing. Eric noticed a school of silvery small fish and thought that it would be a good idea to change to a like plastic worm. He found one in the tackle box, quickly changed out the lure and within minutes he had caught a bass, followed by another one that weighed about 4 pounds! Eric is a good fisherman, reading the pond just right.

Henry cranked up the old jeep and took Eric for a ride. The Eric kinda claimed the jeep during his visit. It's fun to drive and a pretty cool toy. We took four-wheeler wides all around the ranch and Eric got a good picture of the area where we live.

Friday night friends from the ranch came over for a bonfire weiner roast. That was fun for everyone and Eric got to meet some of friends and co-workers.

Saturday was more fishing and four wheeler riding followed by a trip to AJ's Tavern for burgers and pool.

We had a good visit. Now I'm looking forward to the day when he will bring his family out to see Grandma! It's getting close, only about 6 weeks to go before LeighAnne and Eric welcome a little boy into their family.

Jane