been in gulf shores on vacation....took the boat with big fishin plans, only to meet about 8 foot waves everyday in my 20 foot aluminum boat. got good weather finally yesterday. headed out a mile or two off coast because the water was smooth as glass, started chumming for sharks, and as soon as we dropped hooks in the water it started to rain and then lightning all around us. crazy how fast weather can appear. it was the scariest boat ride ever. three sixteen year olds holdin on for dear life as lightning is poppin down everywhere and the rain is blowing so harfd it feels like needles. i couldnt see nothin, but we were rampin waves tryin to get back anyway. as soon as we got back the rain let up tho[:@]

still had a good time and even better it is COLD here. i get home today and step out of the truck to 60 degree temps. i am sooo pumped to head out. get caught up on work tomorow and hopefully can head out friday mornin (on fall break)