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Amie McGraham's avatar

Wow! Thanks for the memories and lake fun facts. The recipe is making my mouth water!

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Angela Romolo's avatar

Can’t wait to try the trout recipe (although I will wish they had been pulled from the brook by Cora and Chan’s instead of the store). Sadly, our neighborhood lake is a pond.

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Wouldn't that be nice!

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Jan McLaughlin's avatar

Your fella's a keeper. Bee stings are the pits. Ouch.

Always enjoy your writing. Remarkable and touching perspectives. So much talent! XO

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thank you, Jan. He is the best!

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Collette Greystone's avatar

Sorry about the bee stings! I used to keep bees and they do get upset they are unexpectedly disturbed! Love the trout idea!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

You must have had your share of stings even though I'm sure you know how to protect yourself! You kept them for the honey, I'm assuming.

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Collette Greystone's avatar

Yes. With bees if you remember to move slowly they don’t sting. I kept bees for the honey. Had 5 hives and got about 60 pounds of honey from each hive, each season, sometimes twice a year. We sold it at farmers markets.

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Vicki Smith's avatar

I am impressed. I suppose if I had remained calmer I would have fared better.

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

Oh dear, sorry about the bee stings, Vicki, but flowers from a solicitous spouse are some consolation! How lovely to have a lake (or pond!) nearby for summer swims. Thanks as always for the stories and illustrations and a delicious idea for cooking trout!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thanks, Ruth. The itchiness has almost vanished and the flowers are still looking fresh!

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

I’m glad you’re on the mend, Vicki! 🤗

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Amy Allen's avatar

How great that you have such a lovely lake nearby! Nice illustration.

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thank you, Amy.

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Peggy Hill's avatar

I hope you’re feeling better! Nasty bees!! Your local lake sounds wonderful to be near, especially on these humid days! Thank you for sharing your experiences and lovely pastels❣️💓

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thanks, Peggy. The itchiness is subsiding!

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Jolene Handy's avatar

So sorry about the stings! The trout looks amazing and your painting is charming. As always, Vicki!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thank you, Jolene!

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