Great Weekend...sort of

[CaptReelThyme]

It was a regualar Saturday, or so she thought. Lines where tied, cooler iced, bait in live well. Headed SE past lighthouse, got to the spot where I dropped the anchor. Got the girlfriends line in for her( being nice, she usually does it herself). After a few casts and no bites she wanted me to change bait for her. I Reached in to my pocket and pulled out the one that I said "this one always helps me catch what I want". She looked back and I was on knee with engagement ring. She was so shocked. After choice words where said, she said yes. She began to call friends and family, I tied on a redfish magic and stood off bow and got in to the trout. Her friend and I were in cahoots about planning my birthday party(actual date 8/1) at the Cantina, it was actually her planning her own engagement party. Great night With great friends.

Then...
Went out Sunday, fished east flats. The wind and waves were picking up so we made the call to head up the river and hang out with friends. The motor cut out. Got it fired up again, then cut out. Was not getting fuel. I had never had a problem with this motor. And it barely has 230 hrs on it. Fired it up, one time had it wide open running at 5knts towards channel. Wind and waves where Howling, storm was brewing. Set anchor anchor and called for a tow. The tow boat was 3hrs out. The anchor line snapped, and we were again at the mercy of the sea. Finally got friend on radio, to come get us. We got back to Sheilds right before the bottom fell out.

Survived the first hiccup in a lifetime of love, laughter & friendship....now just to see what the repair bill is gonna be.

Tight lines y'all. I(we) might be landlocked for a little while.

CaptRT

[charlie tuna]

Well look at the bright side of the weekend!! Arrange the motor repair till after the wedding!!! That will cut the bill in half since she will at that point, own half your boat!!

PS: I think pictures of the couple are required here!!!

[zload]

Congrats, she must be a keeper if she let you go right back to fishing after that!

[micci_man]

Congrats :beer

[Reel Addiction]

Congrats on the engagement. You have now locked into the one thing that is more expensive than owning a boat. At least she likes to fish!

[Salty Gator]

Congrats good buddy. Sorry about sunday. Don't worry about being landlocked, you Always have a spot on my boat.

[wevans]

I thought that the "We run outta gas" excuse was fer dates, not fiancés
CONGRATS to ya both

[jwnoles]

Congrats to the both of you!

[dombern34]

Congrats to you both, and sorry about the motor. it could be a sign but i wouldn't over think it!

[Rhettley]

You didn't end up swimming to the shore Saturday so she must think you are indeed a keeper. Congratulations!

[fishinfool]

[mjsigns]

Hope your relationship with your bride will be better than your relationship with your boat....
Get a better anchor and some stronger rope

[mbweimar]

congratulations!!!

[rocket]

[tallykenj]

Another wife on the water.