I have decided that the fishing gnome’s name is Brian. It is only right that he has a name. To keep calling him “the fishing gnome” is not only impersonal but denies the fact that the lad has personality, character.
The one problem that we, that is Brian, THG and I, have is that he keeps falling in the lake. Knowing Brian as I do I can confidently state that this cannot possibly have been accidental. Experienced fishermen know how to act when close to water. No, Brian must have been pushed. The time has come to buy that trail cam and find the culprit.
This now gives me a real problem. Which one to buy. “The best trail cam to buy” comes up with the Bushnell Core DS-4K No Glow but this one has no wireless connectivity. What I really need (want) is solar powered, wireless and 4k video. Once in place I don’t want to be messing around with the darn thing. Fire and forget. Unless I want to move it that is. I’ll let you know how I get on but if anyone has helpful pointers by all means point away.
The other thing these falling in the lake incidents have highlighted is the absolute need for a rescue boat. In an amazing coincidence my sister Sue is visiting us for the weekend and has brought with her such a vessel. Sue volunteers in the RNLI shop in Penarth and purchaysed said rescue boat as a pressie. Clearly her RNLI training has created awareness of the dangers associated with a large body of water. Boy is she right.
I’m hoping that we will be able to post a video of the launching of the rescue boat, hereafter known as the Saucy Sue. Today is a day for names.
The arrival of the Saucy Sue has created a bit of work for me. We are going to need a jetty and Sue is not yet in possession of a cleat that can be used to attach the rope that will tie her to said Jetty. I’m going to either have to improvise one out of a bit of plastic or source one online. I’ll have a go at improvisation first but if I feel it doesn’t do justice to the job I’ll buy one. Gonna need plastic glue come what may.
Stay tuned.