Start em young.

manxman · September 03, 2009, 11:59:37 AM

QuoteOh, I'd be sure to leave a cooler of midwest US beef and some Proper Kentucky bourbon...

Now you are talking. When do you arrive, I will even pick you up off the plane?! ;) :D

QuoteMan you got it made....

I know I am VERY lucky, tonight we are having paella with lobster and scallops bought ashore yesterday. ;D

QuoteMy secret fantasy is having two men; One to do the cooking and the other to do the cleaning.

Since we are talking fantasy's this is (one!) of mine:

http://www.walkeranglingwear.co.uk/wanted-ad-funny-fishing-mug-840-p.asp

Oldman · September 03, 2009, 02:29:50 PM

Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on September 03, 2009, 11:30:57 AM
Manxman,

I have recently bought a BBQ apron that says;

My secret fantasy is having two men; One to do the cooking and the other to do the cleaning.

It looks like your are half way on getting there.

I am also jealous and envious of being able to buy daily fresh sea food.

HR

Post a pic of you and that apron as there are several single men on this site... :) Never know~~!

Caribou · September 03, 2009, 04:43:14 PM

Manxman,
Your son is just precious! He looks like a hard worker, too!
I'm doing the same thing with my daughter who's 7, I have her chopping veggies and baking things.
I grew up with a mother that didn't let any of us in the kitchen :(
When I got married I did not know how to boil an egg...REALLY!
But I did know how to clean fish and change oil, thanks to my dad.
You're doing a great job!
Carolyn

tsquared · September 03, 2009, 07:08:11 PM

Great pics Manx--I used to get those scallops cheap here in Victoria but have lost touch with my contact. Makes my mouth water to see them. Pile of those scallops, a good fresh green salad, some french bread and cold white wine...oh my my!! We have been loading up on the crab this year--4 to 6 dungeness everytime we pull our trap.
T2

manxman · September 03, 2009, 11:58:01 PM

QuoteYour son is just precious! He looks like a hard worker, too!

He is such a hard worker Caribou, I rarely get time for a sit down and a cup of tea when he is on the go! After two minutes it is always "what can we do next dad"! ;) :D

QuoteWe have been loading up on the crab this year--4 to 6 dungeness everytime we pull our trap.

Now that sounds great tsq, not used my own pots much this year >:( and relied on getting crabs and lobsters from friends. It's not the same as hauling pots / traps yourself, even after many years of laying pots I still get excited as to what is in them as they come up from the seabed! ;) :D

Hopefull Romantic · September 04, 2009, 01:46:40 AM

Quote from: Oldman on September 03, 2009, 02:29:50 PM
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on September 03, 2009, 11:30:57 AM
Manxman,
I have recently bought a BBQ apron that says;
My secret fantasy is having two men; One to do the cooking and the other to do the cleaning.
It looks like your are half way on getting there.

I am also jealous and envious of being able to buy daily fresh sea food.

HR
Post a pic of you and that apron as there are several single men on this site... :) Never know~~!

As soon as I am back you shall get the picture.

HR

Habanero Smoker · September 04, 2009, 03:23:47 AM

This is great!! Thanks for sharing.

deb415611 · September 04, 2009, 03:41:06 AM

Manxman,

Great pics!

Deb

Tenpoint5 · September 04, 2009, 07:15:44 AM

Manxman Great pic's. I hope to add a couple myself tonight. I went and bought my hunting license for the year and if everything goes right. My daughter will get to shoot her first Tree Rat this afternoon after school.

Kummok · September 04, 2009, 09:20:08 PM

Oh Man, Manx! I look at those pics and know that the world hasn't gone TOTALLY crazy in spite of the journalistic assaults! ThanX for sharing HOPE!! :)

manxman · September 05, 2009, 01:35:31 AM

QuoteI look at those pics and know that the world hasn't gone TOTALLY crazy in spite of the journalistic assaults! ThanX for sharing HOPE!!

That's a lovely comment ....... made my day! :) :)

Both my boys, Jack and Harry, just before we are about to head out fishing:

Hopefull Romantic · September 05, 2009, 01:44:04 AM

Nice Kids Manxman, God bless them

HR

Wildcat · September 05, 2009, 05:14:42 AM

Perfect picture. I know you have got to be proud of them.

tsquared · September 05, 2009, 06:21:10 AM

Here's a pic of my niece I took out salmon fishing this year to catch her first fish. She caught 4 salmon and you can see the bucket of crab in the corner of the picture. She cracked everyone up at the cleaning dock when I was teasing her about cleaning her own fish being part of the whole experience. Her reply, "I'd rather throw them back!" Made all the boys howl on the wharf. I kept asking her if she was feeling OK cause I took my other niece out a few years ago and she swears her Uncle Tom is an evil man who likes to make girls feel seasick. :D
T2

manxman · September 05, 2009, 08:48:36 AM

QuoteI know you have got to be proud of them.

I certainly am. :)

That's a lovely picture tsq ...... treasured memories indeed. :)