A lot has happened in the last few weeks.
My family and I attended the Florida Outdoor Writers Assoc. conference in Ocala August 26-29.
There I received and Excellence in Craft Award for my book, When Steamboats reigned in Florida. I was a great honor to win. I was also elected as 1st VP of FOWA and will be president next year. Another great honor.
My granddaughter Corrie Jones and her husband Tony came for a couple of days and we had our usual good time laughing, eating, shopping and everything else we do when we get together.
I came home with a new trolling motor for my boat and a new rod Tony bought me at a place called Gander Mountain.
All in all the conference was wonderful as it always is. I enjoy the chance to see other writers and friends from years past. I have been in FOWA for over 15 years and have learned a lot about the craft of writing as well as having met some special people, friends.