Worthwhile

I know I have already blogged about frogs once this week, but I have to share this with you.

In my job I talk to a lot of people.  As is true with most Nebraskans, those people are by far, really great people.  “There is NO PLACE like Nebraska.”  But, I do hear some b-i-itching and complaining from time to time, and a little bit of that gets O-L-D in a hurry.

But then I get letters like this one:

Greetings from Outdoor Nebraska,

Hi Daryl,

While fishing, my grandson, John Doe, saw a bullfrog and decided to see if he could catch it.  With a pole, small hook and a piece of cloth he dangled the tidbit in front of this “master angler” frog, who watched it for a couple of seconds and then attacked it.  I don’t know who was more startled.

The picture turned out really good.  Years ago you told me if I eve had a good outdoor pic that I should send it to you for advertising the outdoors, covers of fishing folders, etc.

So, after 25 years, I finally get a pic that I though you might be able to use.

Thanks for all you do for the fishing in our state.

Sincerely,

James Doe

On the side of the letter this note was hand-written, “This was a real wild frog–no petting zoo!”

That letter, and that picture, make it all worthwhile!

Find a kid, take ’em fishing, get out and enjoy our great Nebraska outdoors!  Have a great weekend!