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Today was a fantastic day for Tyler Marvin, his team won the championship 41-27. This Saturday morning at 11 AM parents and grand parents gathered to see the final game of the season. This was what the kids had played their hearts out for all year, the Championship game. And it was a classic in the first half, each team scored when ever they had the ball. But in the second half Tyler's team shut the other team down with great defense, I must say that my grandson Tyler had a great part in the success of it. He broke up several passes that could have gone for touch downs. You can see by some of the photos his ability to stick with his man. He also was very, very good to react and get off the ground to break up passes. The photos start with some of Tyler's fans, mom, dad, brother Luke, Maw Maw and his biggest cheer leader and friend Will Robinson. And of course me, I am behind the camera so you can not see me, "Duh! As you go down the photos you will see pregame practi...

Today just was perfect, Pat and I were on the water by 7 AM. We headed to our favorite spot to catch bait for the day. Normally I use Jack Mackerel and bread for chum, but today I use a special chum,, It is supposed to be the best thing going, it is called Capt something magic chum. Well I am not impressed with it and I will go back to the old stuff. We had a tough time getting bait as I went from spot to spot looking for shiners. We settled in on just using Pin fish, and their size was not all that great. But that is part of the spirit of fishing. As you can see we had a lot of fun and the weather was just great. we caught a variety of fish. we caught grouper, flounder, black sea bass and oyster fish. We had lunch on the bay and came in a little after noon. Then we spent about an hour cleaning the boat up and all the equipment. Now it is just lazy time for he rest of the day. On Saturday I will be writing about Tyler's championship football game and will have pictures include...

Pat and I had a long week this past week, Saturday was the first night we had to stay home and rest. Thursday night we went to a 100 Club dinner. This club helps and honors all law enforcement officers in Manatee County. One night a year we select the officer of the year. This year we selected a city of Bradenton officer, which was nice. Friday night we went the Manatee Players with Bob and Sue Sweat. We saw Gypsy which I thought was not one of their best productions. Saturday was a torrid schedule for Pat. Her day started out with going to Robinson Preserve with the Gator Club for a cleanup day project. She left there in time to go see Tyler play football. The picture you see is Tyler fixing to catch his first Td pass. He normally is involved in mostly defensive plays. This was a playoff game and they change things up a little. Great pair of hands “look out Manatee HS here come Tyler”. Of course I missed it as I was at the 100 club cook out. Once a year we also cook steaks and chick...