Johnny goes on a "rant," Scaley has questions-All Posts are continued at bottom
- tb1hoosierland
- Nov 5, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 15, 2024
Pandemic Fisherman heads to the S.C. costal islands
Johnny Fishburn: Scaley this hammerhead tried to take my finger off but it's the last time he'll try that.
Scales: Wow John I bet that was a battle. Did you find any gators?
Johnny: Not a one, and I really wanted to try wrestling one of those slimy devil's too!
Scaley: I don't think that would be a good idea John. It looks a bit smaller in this picture than you described.
Johnny: Pictures always look smaller-you know that. It's like that record brook trout I caught up north. You have to be there to appreciate the size.
We had to stay clear cause it was a danger to everyone on the pier-took 3 of us to hoist it up onto the deck. Local guys said they had never seen one thrash around like that.
Scaley: Well I guess you scored "big" on that one. I'm really impressed.
The “Pandemic Fishermen” go Deep
(It's About More than Fishing)
Johnny Fishburn: Scaley I've been thinking a lot laely.
Scales: Oh really? This otta be good! You're not going weird on me again?
Johnny Fishburn: Naw, I've just been thinking about stuff. You remember when that
scarry looking black creature scampered across the East Branch on that
fallen tree bridge, and his eyes glistened in the dim light, and we
were dumbfounded by it all?
Scales: Ya that was kinda strange. We decided it was a Mink and those eyes really
gave me the willies!
Johnny Fishburn: Me too!. I still see those eyes. It's like when we had that run-in with
that monster beaver that raced by…
Johnny reaches his "limits" on "Thursday Night Football"
Scales: John I thought you watched every NFL game on TV.
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Johnny Fishburn: Scaley the NFL is "pushing my buttons." Last night's game was filled with over 2 hours of commercials. Think of this: they go on a commercial break, and as soon as they return a guy gets injured on the field, so off they go again as the music starts the intro; and after about 10 ads they're back-but now there is a play under review, so off we go again to more ads. I don't even remember the score or who is leading at this point-it's nuts!.
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Scales: Ya and that's why I quit cable. Now I…
Scales: So what's bugging you about your watch today Johnny?
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Johnny Fishburn: Those Apple people are getting on my nerves!
Scales: That's not an Apple watch, so what did they do to you John?
Johnny: I tried to replace my wrist band-went to the Greenwood Mall and visited several Kiosks,
even went into a Pennys jewelry department; and you know what?
Scales: Ok you got me...what?
Johnny: All they have is "Apple" compatible watch bands at high prices. I had to go to Walmart to find one and they had very few! That's exactly why I don't buy Apple products. That's what we call "proprietory" and it's unfare and price gouging!
Scales: You lost me with that big word…
Scales: What's all the excitment about Johnny?
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Johnny Fishburn: Scales this is a real break thru! The dang actuator I just installed for the second time is working, and Wiffee is thrilled...she has AC now for the Summer.
Scales: Ok but is that the whole thing? You seem pretty wound up.
Johnny: Naw, here is the best part. I'm on "cloud nine" over here at my house and Wiffee is real pleasant about everything at the moment.
Scales: Ok I think I see where this is going.
Johnny: It pays to take care of things we sometimes neglect...and you know what?
Scales: No I don't but I have a feeling you're going to tell me.
Johnny: I think we…
Johnny;s new plan...
Scales: What's on your mind tonight Johnny?
Johnny Fishburn: Scaley here it is in early December and we have to face a long Winter without any trips to look forward to.
Scales: Ok but what can we do? We can't fish until April 2024 now.
Johnny: Ya that's true but a mid-winter stay at our favorite "unmentionable Cxxxxo" would sure help. Besides we know where a couple friendly machines are hiding,,,we could clean up on the next trip.
Scales: Sure but how do we convence the Wifees to let us go?
Johnny: We wait till there's a nice concert going on they would like to see at FKC or we convence them we all need a Winter…