My Two Cents Worth by G.B.
It’s nice that we can ride Golf carts around town, but too often I have seen some loaded with children zipping in and out of the parking lot at the Speedy Stop after dark with no lights on.
Please, golf cart owners, it is the law that you must have lights and use them. People think oh! I can see alright, not knowing that those in bigger cars and trucks won’t see that cart loaded with kids until it’s too late.
On another subject:
Want to be U.S. Senator from Texas David Dewhearst Proposes to triple the size of the border patrol. A lot of people agree, but where will he get the money to pay for it? I would bet you if President Obama made the same suggestion and said he would need 3 million to do this that some would raise all sort of complaints accusing him of raising up the National Debt more.
I would like the government to start raiding the companies that hire the illegals and put the companies owners in jail. Just to name a few.
Bo Pilgrim of Pilgrims Pride Farms, the owners of Hormel Meats in Austin, Minnesota who hired w..(slang term for illegals from Mexico) to bust the Union and then didn’t pay them overtime for working over forty hours a week and fired them when they got sick. Big home builders who hire subcontractors who use illegals, etc., etc.
I don’t blame the illegals for coming here for work to support their families. I am sure if things were better south of the border they would stay in their own countries.
That’s my two cents worth. G.B. Robertson
Dear Dolphin,
I sat down this evening to share my thoughts and some wonderful memories of POCIFT, (Port O’Connor Invitational Fishing Tournament) the most lively, colorful, zany and absolutely outrageous fishing tournament on the Texas Gulf Coast. POCIFT is quite possibly and more than likely the most unpredictable, surprising and entertaining tournament and parade in the nation.
The tournament and festivities surrounding it were created by Leroy Taylor and a group of good friends who later became the POCIFT planning committee. Your regular readers know the history of POCIFT and have followed the festivities yearly . I won’t go into a lot of history here because time and space just won’t allow.
I am writing to let all Dolphin Talk readers know that I have truly enjoyed participating in this unorthodox event since 2003. You see, Leroy & Joanne Taylor live across 14th street from me. We bought our home in 1996. Each 2nd weekend in August, the fun would begin. It started small at first, but continued to grow. Finally, in 2002, I built up enough courage to wander over and find out what it was all about. I told Leroy and Joanne, “Ya’ll sure seem to be having a lot of fun” . I was invited to stay and have been involved ever since that short stroll over to POCIFT headquarters.
Glenda the Good Witch, Brazilian Carnival Queen, Mexican Senora, Aubrey Hepburn, Tropical dancer, Fairy Godmother and believe it or not, the STATUE OF LIBERTY are a few personas I had the privilege of portraying through the years. In addition to all the beautiful costumes with all the amenities, I was chosen as “Ghost Writer” and publicist for the tournament and parade. The role came easy, because I really believed in what was taking place in our little village by the bay.
Most people really did not know who the publicist was, but I had an amazing time and looked forward to each year and each different theme. Happy, our little Weary Tropical Traveler, evolved into a character everyone loved and looked forward to his updates and Piscecles sightings.
It is with a heavy heart that I must say good bye to this most enjoyable yearly tradition. I read something the other day, which seemed appropriate for my farewell to POCIFT. “How can we say goodbye when we never want it to end?” What better phrase describes how so many of us will miss the parade and Grand entrance of Piscecles who each year blessed our little village with “good fishing spirits” . I will always hold a special place in my heart for everyone who brought this special enjoyable time to Port O’Connor.
Remember the POCIFT CREED: “Take nothing but the day’s fishing seriously, be safe, have fun, and enjoy some wonderful food, drink and people who share the common passion for saltwater fishing!”
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO LEROY, JOANNE, AND THE ENTIRE POCIFT COMMITTEE FOR LETTING ME PLAY ON YOUR TEAM FOR THE PAST NINE YEARS.
As Bob Hope always said…… thanks for the memories.
Nancy Pomykal
Justice of the Peace ~
Note: Message from HAPPY- A Lo all my ‘lil summertime buddies ! De time has finally come to say farewell. I kno, I don’ want to do it and I kno you don’ want to do it either. But, jus remember, every ting happens for a reason. Time marches on and tings change. It don’ make no difference who you are or where you go, no tings remains the same. All I want you to do is keep lighthearted, keep the faith and keep believing ‘ We all kno our fine Brother Piscecles may not be here in his body…………….. But his fine sweet spirit will always be right here with us. Jus close yor eyes, mon……………. He’ll be right there. Always remember how blessed we are to be livin right here in Port O’Connor, Texas USA ! May the GREAT ONE walk with you and keep you smilin’ . One more ting. “Life is meant to be enjoyed. Not endured.”
‘Til next time,
Happy- The weary tropical traveler
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