Monday, June 29, 2015
Last September I had the great fortune of getting to go for the first time to Newfoundland with my best friend, Lloyd Foote. With only a week and so many things to see and do, Lloyd certainly packed a lot into the schedule. Everyone we met were wonderful and everything we did was so enjoyable, but the highlight of my trip that will forever be the memory of my first fishing trip in salt water. We got up early in the morning and headed out to meet Ruth & Alfred. They greeted us at the door with open arms and I got to tour their beautiful home overlooking Conception Bay. After introductions we were put to work getting the boat ready for a morning of fishing on the Bay. The water was a bit rough but we ventured out anyways. Alfred set us up with the rods and the adventure began! Within no time at all we had our limit, we got our feet wet, and had lots of laughs! We headed back in where Alfred professionally cleaned and pack our booty in short order. Ruth called us in for lunch where we enjoyed a generous helping of fresh, homemade broccoli soup, fresh made bread and pie for dessert! The view was spectacular, the food delicious, and the company made me feel like I was home! I can't thank Alfred and Ruth enough for the memories of that day that will last a lifetime, and I Thank God that I had the chance to meet them both. Alfred, I trust that someday we will get a chance to meet again in the East and reminisce about that wonderful day, until then, may God bless you and keep you safe. Thank you my friend for such a wonderful memory!
David Mott
