Congrats to Don Amos on the sale of his house. Thanks to everyone involved!

Duck Derby Raises $$$ - Where's Serita?

Derby Ducks floated down the Lazy River at Heath Pool.  

Ladies and Gentlemen and ... float your ducks! Over 1,000 rubber ducks raced Saturday night in the annual Heath Duck Derby, benefitting the Licking County United Way, in the Heath Pool's Lazy River.

     Several cash prizes were awarded, with the top $1,000 prize going to a lucky person named Serita, who wasn't there, (don't worry Serita, need not be present to win).

My duck must have been the one on it's side.

      My family bought 12 ducks (two six quacks) and unfortunately, our ducks didn't make it out of any of the three heats to compete in the final round. However, the DJ, kept reminding us that we're all winners, because the money being raised at the event benefits the United Way which benefits the community.

Grace, Rachel, and Anna enjoyed the tire swing!

     We did win two passes to Coco Key in a drawing, and had a lot of fun swimming in the Heath Pool. Even at age 39, the high dive terrorizes me. I made it off and landed in the water, but not without the usual thoughts - what if I slip and trip on the dive, what if I hit my head on the dive on the way down, etc.

     The United Way of Licking County Annual Fundraising Drive is underway. If you would like to make a donation to the United Way, please contact the United Way of Licking County at 740-345-8741.

     CENTURY 21 proudly supports the United Way of Licking County. For all of your real estate needs, remember to SELL & BUY with CENTURY 21 Frank Frye.

Snapping Turtle, Catfish, and More!

Snapping Turtle caught by Grace!

Only a three-foot Barbie fishing pole, with a 7 1/2 year old Grace on the other end, could pull in this snapping turtle, with the help of Cousin Trevor.

This was the second time Sunday night the turtle had latched onto Grace's hook  with a night crawler at the Frye Family Pond.

The first time, she got it to the dock and as Trevor was trying to get it out of the water, the line snapped.

Trevor holding his Channel Catfish!

This time, the turtle stuck around for a few photos.  

Speaking of Cousin Trevor, check out this huge Channel Catfish he caught. It put up a fight, but he brought it in! This is the largest Catfish I've seen come out of the pond!

Molly caught a Carp (previously believed to be grass eating only - so be careful next time you go swimming). It got away right as we brought it onto the dock, so our next purchase will be one of those five foot nets that Harry Caray used to use to catch foul balls at Cubs games. 

 

 

Grace and one her many bass caught with the Barbie pole!

 

 

 

Grace caught several bass and bluegill, and is making a name for herself as a top fisherman! She's also making progress on getting the fish off the hook!

Everything caught was done using night crawlers, and all fish and turtle were released.

Molly caught a Crappie, the only one of the night!