Mikey's Lucky Day

Nope, I am not writing a children's book, although that is what the title sounds like...

We are currently at Beaudry's RV Park in Tucson, AZ attending an FMCA Workhorse Chapter Rally. When we checked in a few days back, Mike noticed a sign that said there would be a Bass Tournament on Thursday from 7am to 9am. We both filed the information away... At 6:20 when I woke up, I woke Mike up and asked if he was going to enter the tournament... after a bit of indecision, he rolled out of bed and within 10minutes was outside getting his equipment ready. I decided I might as well go with him and see what this "Bass Pond" was all about.





When we got to the Pond, there were several people there that all seemed to know one another. We found out later that some were employees and others were seasonal residents at the park. It is the only pond that we have ever been to that is "protected" with coiled wire and has wild iris growing... interesting place.

Anyway, Mike went over to the side of the pond away from the people and was quickly told that if we wanted to have his fish counted in the tournament, he needed to go to the other side, closer to the weigh in area. So, he took the 2 pounder he had just caught and did just that.

That first fish was quickly followed by EIGHT MORE BASS and TWO CATFISH! Needless to say, by this time he had alienated the rest of the fisherman and HE HAD WON THE TOURNAMENT! All of this by 8:50 am! He quickly received his prize and we made it to breakfast at the Rally before 9:00! Of course, he showed off his "trophy" and award ribbon. His prize, a very cool fish sun catcher, now adorns the motorhome!

( This was the picture that ran every few minutes on the local resort TV station. Yes, he did take some ribbing...)

After going back to the MH that morning and cleaning up, we participated in an infomative session on FMCA benefits, had some lunch, looked at a few new coaches, and then... MIKE WON AT BINGO! Yep, it was definitely Mikey's Lucky Day!