Sunday, September 7, 2008

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(IT'S ACTUALLY MONDAY SEPT- 8TH )




Hiya folks---


It’s still Sunday, -- well, it was when i wrote this-- but it's monday a.m. now- 5:35, to be exact. but I felt like writin. i Just didn't want to overtake soulmans’ post day. Looks like picking a weekend day was a bad idea. Weekends are always slow in blogland. I’m not too sure about you folks, but I was either gone, or asleep out here most of the entire weekend.

* side note- (seein as it is now monday, and not sunday-- when i say yesterday-- that would be saturday-- and of course today would be sunday... i spose if i get to a point that i acually speak of today--as in monday-- i'll just have to say monday.)

Yesterday I fished, slept, watched tv, and slept some more. i bet you wish you had my life?


And today was much of the same.

Except today I fished longer, got hotter, caught more fish, and slept less.

but you know-- nuthin good happened in the way of fishin, before a few "soul moments"

such as :

that's my finger-- literally stuck between the handle and the reel. for a while i wasn't sure i was gettin out of that--without callin hubby to come rescue

me. but , after several minutes of pain and perseverance , i prevailed-and escaped. it's cuz i'm me you know. stuff like that only happens to me, and y'all know it. :))

and yesterday-- wanna see yesterdays catch-o'-the-day?

this was actually off of two different casts--

the black thing? a six foot "zip up bag" of some type- has a handle- says pugg (somethin) on it-

ugh--- and a big ole branch- covered with moss and fishin line-- AND one of MY fishin rigs-- a hook, rotted plastic tube bait, tungstun weight, and glass bead.

yep- i saved the weight and bead--and kept the bag-

no idea what i'll do with the bag yet.

so friggin fun.


And today I actually got a nice fish.

this guy should be dedicated to jamie--perhaps i'll break my code of fishermans' honor, and package a few for her to grill up on one of her nicer days out there.

yes jamie, i'll clean em first :))



I haven’t pulled one like that outta the pond since it got hot out here. Well, not counting when they were hittin on jigs for a while. But then they just shut down for the longest time.

Except for the tiny little bastards. Soulman would catch some decent ones but I was just getting like six inch things. I was startin to get pissed. Well, today I just skipped over “my spot”, and traveled down to the opposite end where I almost never ever fish anymore, and I started catchin em once I moved away from the plastics and jigs, and used crankbaits and spinnerbaits—and voila.

this was the first for the day,

i was afraid they would all be like him, but out of three,

there were only two like that. :))


I don’t know what their deal is, but they decided they want crankbaits now. And that’s what I got all my fish for the last two days or three days on.. the same crankbait. I’m gonna cry when I lose it somewhere. I stole it from soulman on Friday – I guess. Hell maybe it was Saturday—had to be friday morning. When I got my first fish on it.

(which would be this wimpy guy)

it was brand new outta the package—when we started, but —after 2 fish— when we left-

I told soulman he had to get himself a new one, cuz this crankbait was now mine:))

and he let me keep it.

this, is a fish catchin machine !

Raine-- go getcha one-- :))


--hmmm, well, I think I’m mental.. I don’t know what day it was, but it wasn’t Saturday with soulman… I went alone on Saturday and today, so maybe it was friday morning before he went to work?

—but it doesn’t matter really. Does it? I can go mental alone right?

So anyhow—here’s some pix, for your viewing pleasure :))

And that my friends, is my weekend…

Oh—cept for these—this was Friday—after school---

Me and soulkid—she had to take some pictures for her photo journalism class, so we went to do that and here’s a few we took that day--







So, anyhow---

I just got all kindsa distracted because I went and cruised blogland for the last hour or so. Yes, spur of the moment like that. It happens sometimes. I seriously think something is wrong with my brain at times. I have no focus at all anymore. But that’s alright I reckon. At least that’s what everyone says. So whatever. I’ll just go with it. I don’t care anymore.

Do you—or y’all or whoever—realize, that in half a day—this day—half of it—i—by myself—without sharing—have managed to consume half—ok—more than half, of a package of frickin banana split oreos. That is just nothing short of wrong. Not to mention sickening. Seriously.. sickening. Gut wrenching, gag me , sickening. I don’t like sweet stuff. Yet lately I’m on some sort of sugar “something”. I eat it all the time . and lots of it. like for three or four days. Candy, donuts, oreos. WTF is up with that.? I bet I’ve gained five or ten pounds. It’s insane. I’m a fruit and veggie, and meat gal. unsweet tea, water, black coffee, that kinda thing. Occasionally I do the peanut butter m&m craving thing. I have gone completely overboard lately. If it was a drug, someone woulda locked me up by now. Crazy. If my pants zip tomorrow, I’ll be surprised . if they don’t, I’ll cry. But either way—I must stop with the sugar. Lest I explode.

Speaking of tomorrow--- it’s the beginning of a brand new week. I wonder what that means. I know that for some—in the soul crib—it could mean a lot. But I have no idea what that is, or could be, and I won’t, until Tuesday afternoon. It’s been over a week that I have had this feeling of not having control . it’s not good either. I feel like I don’t have control of what will happen, I don’t have any idea of what may happen, and the control I should have of what should happen.. doesn’t happen, so even there, I have no control. So? How do I handle my lack of control??? I don’t. That’s how.

I simply gave up on even trying. I did try. Til about maybe Saturday. Then I threw in the towel. And gave the hell up. To who? I do not know. The control gods I reckon. They can have it. they can have it all. and they can get back to me. They can just send me a fuckin memo. Cuz I’m done worryin about it. and everything else.

Al I do is worry about it, and sleep. Or try to sleep. Or sit and stare at the walls. Or my list. Sleep, write, worry, think. Repeat.

So. Anyhow. There ya go.

here comes Souls' head, in a box.

31 comments:

Karen said...

Hey Soul

I feel so bad for not participating in Soulman's question time. I was out the entire weekend and hardly even looked at the computer. Is he still going to be doing it and if so, when do we need our questions in by?

I'm like you and stay caught up for a while and then you only have to get a couple of busy days and you're back where you started again.

Wait a minute...I just noticed something....I'm first. Yippee!!!

SOUL said...

woo hoo -- you ARE first!!
i'm glad someone still cares. :))

don't worry about missin the question thing-- saturdays are s-l-o-w-- folks have lives-- or need breaks-- or whatever-- i was rather comatose myself.
so it's all good .

guess we could try for wednesday-- or maybe i'll check my log thing and see if i actually have a "busy day" here.
i shall let ya know.

well anyhow-- i need to get Up and hit my list for the day.. maybe i can accomplish something for once.
ya think?

hope you have a good day-- mate
or would it be night out there?

take care me ausie gal// :))

CRUSTY MOM-E said...

I will definitely send a question to The SoulMan--lost track of time myself!

Great pictures of the fishies and of SoulTeen---she is a perfect mix of you guys--and her hair is really cute--looks like it's nice and full (Sigh..I want it. :)..)

Monday's suck.

SOUL said...

hi crusty gal (that sounds bad-- but not meant to :))

anyhow-- hope your day is going well. mine seems slow-- but actually somewhat productive.

this girl of mine is totally obsessed with her hair-- she dies and cuts it herself (99 % of the time) and gets tons of compliments on it.

she wants to cut mine-- as i always bitch about not being able to find anyone able to do it the way i like it.

i'm just not quite there yet-- i bet she could do it-- i just can't let go yet. i should. instead i'm going today-- and ii'l pay 15 or 20 bucks, then i'll come home and complain for the next two weeks about my horrible cheap ass haircut-- knowing she coulda done better.

did someone say control issues?
who? me? nah.

have a happy day

Brad said...

Crankbait looks mighty cranky, or is that why he's called crankbait. Looks like one pissed off fish.

Are you trying to get me hooked on those cookies too? I will have to give them a go.

Blur Ting said...

Oh, I do wish to eat, fish and sleep too! Love the photos! You're on a fishing roll girl!

SOUL said...

hey brad--
did you try some ban-oreos yet?
yummy huh?
i think i've had my fill for a while-- but they sure are good.

i think that crankbait's called a "little john".. not sure though.. it is made by spro though. awesome crankbait-- and i usually only use ratltraps as far as lures go-- once i used this one -- i was "hooked" :))
go toss one in your creek and lemmee know what happens :))
hope you had a good day today

SOUL said...

hi blur---

it sounds a lot better reading about it-- :))
that's why i threw that next line in.. about wishin ya had my life. nothin is ever as it seems i guess.
but hey--- maybe next time i'll polish it up a little more and i might want to be here too. there's a plan.
i might just write a book and live what i write-- whaddayathink?
there was a movie like that wasn't there? i cant think of the name, but i watched it. i think it was a kid show.
anyhow---
tuesday mornin out there??
hope it's good to you--
g'night.

Jamie said...

Great post my friend. I love the fish pics and you look so cute in them, too.

Hope your day today goes better than expected.

xo

Jamie said...

and...dammit--- I forgot to comment that I do want the fish...and I thank you for catching me the BIG one.

Oh, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the star candle holder....

:)

333

Smocha said...

awww you guys look so cute:)

I spent most of this post having no idea what you were talking about.LOL

Where is your update and why are you ignoring me??go comment slorch!

what's yer pod?

I plan to comment on the soulmans comments as soon as i get caught up a little.

love me

The Real Mother Hen said...

Hey Soul, the small fishes you caught are really cute!

And Soulkid, gosh I like her hair, and she looks better and better every time you post her pictures.

Cheryl said...

Soulkid is beautiful. You're a good looking family.

I laughed out loud at soulman's Q&A. He is one funny guy, and smart too!

Anonymous said...

what did you find out yesterday (tuesday) ? a j

SOUL said...

not much AJ-- guess we'll live.

SOUL said...

jamie-- real busy today-- as you know-- i'll mail what i can-- prolly no fish yet-- as soon as i can.
and you know-- i haven't written a single check yet--- but i have stared at that shit for hours a day for like 4 days straight.
can i just mail it overnight to you??
will you write my checks? LOL
will you shoot me when your done with that?
i hope you have an ok day
if we make it to bed time still breathin-- i guess we shouldn't ask for much more these days

ox

SOUL said...

ps jamie-- me ? cute? i look like i crawled out of a gutter somewhere.. see-- i wasn't lyin when i said iwas the epitome of grunge.

i have cleansed myself since then tho. --

bye

SOUL said...

smocha- i don't have a pod
im flyin by the seat of my pants lately
watin for the chain to break and drop me on my wittle head.

SOUL said...

hey mothaaaaa--
want me to send you some fish too? i will.
hell isn't that what dry ice is for??

happpy -- whatever day it is.. i can't keep track anymore

SOUL said...

hey cheryl.. glad you like his post-- looks like we'll have to get him in here more.

hope your day is a good one

Golden To Silver Val said...

Well, as usual, I was preoccupied and missed Saturday with Soulman. Glad to hear that he will be doing it again...I like the way he answers...very straight forward and HONEST. (hard to find in a man). So, hope you're feelin' better. As for me, I'm havin' mood swings like crazy....that always happens to me this time of year. Keep smilin'....Charlotte

Angie Weid said...

OK....I missed Soulman too. I loved the questions people asked, and he answers were very honest. You got yourself a good one there sista!

Love the fish pics and the shots of Soulkid.

Oh My....it's almost Thursday, time flies.

Peace Baby!!

JLee said...

So when is the fish fry? ha
Soulkid looks so cute...I just love her hair. Do I sound 16 or what? lol
Hope you're having a good week :)

Portia said...

Hi!
I hope to catch up soon, but now's not the time. Still wanted to send my love.
Love.
K, bye:)

oh, ps.. nananananananana:D

Cheryl said...

Hello? Are you there? I'm missing you, and I'm wondering about where you live and where the hurricane is headed. Update?

Smocha said...

Check????


Love me

Mary said...

Missing you my friend. Is Ike leaving you in peace or is it blowing and causing problems at your house. I know you must be getting heavy, heavy rain.

I hope you are just busy and haven't updated and that nothing is wrong. I'm thinking of you.

It's Saturday. Are we still doing the SoulMan questions? If so:
Most men struggle to avoid crying because they think it's not 'manly.' I understand that, but do those same men cry behind closed doors?

desert dirt diva said...

man wish i had got some pointers from you before i left for the kern, i got nothing... crank bait you say is the stuff.. well i'm gonna start colecting fishing stuf, and next time i go to the river hopefully i'll get a nice big fat fish..hmmm sounds goood at least.. how is everything there did ya all get hit bye the hurricane, hope not..hope all is well i'm thinking of you.and that you all are o.k.

Golden To Silver Val said...

Ok, now I'm gettin' worried. I'm hoping that you're just taking a little vacay to get your second wind and its not weather or health related. I MISS YOU!
For Soulman: I once worked with a cop who had shot and killed 3 men in the line of duty. (not all at once) One time during a boring midnight shift he told me that killing a man didn't bother him, but he could not and would not shoot an animal...not even to put it out of its misery. To do so would just tear him apart. My question...do you come across many men who feel like that or do they hide that thinking its a weakness. Myself, I think its beautiful.
Thanks Soulman.
Soul, get your butt back soon. I'm havin' withdrawals. Love, Charlotte

EE said...

Can I just tell you again how gorgeous Soul Girl is... I love the pictures you post!!
That little crankbait is too cute. I think I want one, and I don't even fish:o

EE said...

Can I just tell you again how gorgeous Soul Girl is... I love the pictures you post!!
That little crankbait is too cute. I think I want one, and I don't even fish:o