Fishing Mill Pond

 

 

Robb and I got up early on Saturday morning to go fishing for the first time this summer. We wanted to go to Mill Pond which is located about one mile north of Horseshoe Bend. Robbie got up and went with us. It was really quiet, we put up the shade got right down to business. I had one fish get away and caught two Bluegills. They are smaller than trout but fight none the less when trying to bring them in. They really like to nibble on the worms and i lost several pieces before being able to snag one. We had fun. The sun got up higher in the sky and we moved the tent and our chairs to stay in the shade. The cool breeze across the pond was just right to keep us cool. Robbie suggested that we try Lucky Peak the next time. We will go there on another Saturday. Lucky Peak is only 30 minutes away so we can get an earlier start and see what happens. Robbie says that we will find trout, larger ones, because the water is deep due to the dam.

Robb got a bit sunburned on his cheeks but he stayed under the shade and used sunscreen. Robbie I think got some tan. He wore his "muscle" shirt and tried to eliminate the farmer tan he has on his arms. Me, I forgot to put sunscreen on and of course, my arms broke out in the "sun rash." I cannot remember how long it has been since I got the rash but it itched. I came home, scrubbed and put some medicate lotion on my arms. This morning they are doing much better.

Recently, I read an article about people not getting enough vitamin D these days. Vitamin D comes from the Sun, however, because most people now wear sunscreen, the skin does not absorb the necessary vitamin to help our bodies recover. The lack of Vitamin D causes one to be lethargic, achy, and fell like they have the flue. Sounds familiar to me and fibromyalagia. I started taking Vitamin D but I don't know if they will help. I guess I will see if it helps but I love the sun and try to get sunlight every chance I get. It makes me feel better when I can feel the heat penetrating my body. I do try to watch it so I don't burn though.