Oscar Scherer SP (Dec 14-27)

Wednesday - It took extra time to get into our site (6) today. It was very foggy in the morning so we messed around for awhile before leaving. Also, they were doing a controlled burn adjacent to the campground here at OSSP which caused considerable smoke in the campground.  We finally got set up and connected with Skip and Shirl, Joan's brother and our SIL. They treated us by providing dinner. Very nice!
Thursday - After making a Wally and thrift shop run, the four of us put our yaks in at Blackburn Point. John caught a 15" redfish, while Skip managed a large ladyfish. The red was too smal to be legal and the lady is not considered good for the table. It was very windy and Shirl took a wave over the side that soaked her pretty good.
Sunday - After saying goodbye to Skip & Shirl and Jim & Suzanne, the two of us put in at the picnic area and headed out towards the bridge. John did most of the catching, with three jack crevalle and a 19" snook. It got quite warm out on the water. We welcomed our friends Dave & Mary who are from Canada.
Monday - The four of us went to Pops on the Inter-Costal Waterway for their half priced burgers. They were the best we have had for a long time.
Tuesday - Our foursome headed back to Blackburn Point and launched. We fished hard for a couple of hours at low tide, but no bites for anyone. We consoled ourselves with pizza at Frankie's Italian.
Wednesday - We spent most of the day gabbing with neighbors and ended the day with dinner her with camp hosts Tony and Pat. We cooked chicken and rice on the cast iron Dutch oven. Yum!
Thursday - Pancake breakfast followed by sending off Dave and Mary.
Friday - We launched again here on South Creek, despite the tides not being favorable. Should have listened because neither of us got bit. We met up with friends Lee and Sharon and kayaked some of the canals.
Sunday - Merry Christmas friends. May you be richly blessed! We went to the Sarasota National Cemetery to view the wreaths, which were impressive as always. On the way back, we stopped at
Scherer-Thaxton Preserve to check it out and fish from the few areas where there is access. We used the cane poles with finesse worms and John caught one and lost another when the line came detached at the trip. This is a much better place to fish from a kayak or canoe. There is a nice place to launch there, but no potty.
Monday - Skip and Shirl drove down here and the four of us drove to Estero to have lunch with cousins Dave, Marty, and Pam at Stir Crazy. We had a great time getting caught and enjoyed great stir fry. Afterwards we went over to Bass Pro Shop where John picked up two pair of light pants to wear in the kayaks or around camp when no-see-ums are present.
Tuesday - John cleaned the front of  the motorhome and we got the kayaks cleaned and things put away for our getaway tomorrow. Our friends Lee, Sharon, Toni, and Pat joined us for lunch at Casey Key Fish House and had excellent meals and conversation. We walked right in and got the best seat in the house. After, we drove over to the jetty and enjoyed the sunset and cool breeze.

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