The Queen has Arrived

The last couple of weeks have had me a little bit worried about a particular situation. A previous entry shows Anson and I out on the little boat dad bought last summer. I think dad used it all of twice, but I was able to get out on the "Queen Mary" several times, which made for a fun trout/kokanee season. Well this week dad told me he was going to sell the ol' girl. Bummer! My best hopes were that i would at least get out once or twice before she goes. The other night dad offered her to me. I mentioned that we could arrange some sort of payment plan and that I would talk it over with the most beautiful woman in the world, Annika. Lets just say that negotiations went on for several days and I wasn't gaining much ground. Long story short - we were having dinner over at mom and dad's when the boat was brought up. Annie was still a little hesitant so dad went and bumped the price down... way down. Well, money is still money - especially when you have a little one and a tuition bill. Annika, the reasonable one that she is, suggested that we spend our hard-earned money on something we need, like a matress (we've been using one mom and dad bought new last year). When dad heard that we were going to buy a matress instead, he came out with an offer that we couldn't refuse. For the discount price he had already established for the boat alone, he threw in the matress along with the boat. "Done," was my response (to no contest from Annika). So now, with title and registration card in hand, I am the proud new owner of the Queen Mary (soon to be re-named.... or re-painted.... or re-somethin'). Yes, the Queen has arrived... and just in time for trout season! I've added a before and after picture of Annika and Anson with the boat. I photo-shopped the boat to make it look nice (Annika and Anson don't need photo-shopping to look nice) and to give an idea of what it might look like if I ever get around to really cleaning her up. Enjoy. And Tight Lines!