James loved animals of all kinds. He loved the furry ones, the slimy ones, creepy crawly ones, and the ones who swam in the water.
Every Sunday, his Dad and he would take a ride to go fishing at a lake in a very wooded area a few miles from home. On the way to the lake, they would always stop for James's favorite foods......like fried chicken, curly fries, homemade biscuits and jam with orangeade . They packed it all in a brown picnic basket with a red and white cloth to spread out when they were ready to eat. James looked foward to this day!
Finally, they arrived at the lake. It was time to take out the fishing poles and put a slimy one onto the hook for the fish to bit. James raised his arm , pulled back and SLAM! his line fell into the water. He waited awhile. Then he felt something pull. The fishing pole started to shake, pull some more and bend. James jumped for joy! His Dad called out,"Reel her in!" James pulled with all his might and sure enough, there it was. The biggest fish he had ever caught!
At last, it was time for lunch. Out came the red and white cloth, the food, the creepy crawly ones, and the furry ones. James didn't mind, he just ate his lunch and shared. After lunch, James and his Dad packed up the basket, their fishing poles and the fish James caught. For it was time to head on home. As they drove home, James thought about the fun they had and thought Sunday will come again.
16 comments:
Another great little story! Thank you.
My parents always took us for a Sunday ride on back roads, stopping at small family run stores to buy lunchmeat, bread and whatever else caught our eyes for a picnic somewhere along the way!
HI -this is so wonderful. I recall Sudays with family vividly and warmly,
thanks for stirring it up in thought and scent and vision and in love.
Love Gail;
peace.....
Thanks for a lovely picture of a perfect day for James.
That was a very heartwarming story. How nice.
And the fish didn't get away! A memory was made and it will be shared again and again!
Your stories are just getting better and better! Great development with the kind of positve, happy ending kids love. And your description of James is delightful!
Your stories are so vibrant. I loved walking with James through his day.
Sunday's at our house always meant church and back home for some goood eating.
Great ending, my friend. :-)
Talli, Thank you. I appreciate your compliments and visits.
Wanda,
I quess my story brought back some fond memories of childhood.
Smiles to you.
Hi Gail,
So nice to see you here. Aren't childhood memories wonderful!
Sending you smiles!
Theresa,
You are welcome.
Sharon,
Thanks for your visit and the nice comment.
Claudia,
Yes, memories are special times to be shared.
Margaret,
What a nice compliment you gave me! Thanks so much. That means so much.
Robyn,
Nice to see you here. Thank you for the lovely comment. I wish publishers would agree with you!
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