Deerfly Diaries

Our Honeymoon in the Bahamas

After a whirlwind wedding weekend we flew out of Syracuse on Monday morning to head down to an out island in the Bahamas.  Our destination was Chez Pierre on Long Island.  This is a secluded out-island that is just 80 miles long and only four miles wide at its widest point.  Population 4,000 friendly locals.

After a one night layover in Nassau we took a small plane to Deadman's Cay in Long Island.  From the plane you can see the expansive shallow flats that surround the Bahamian out islands.  This is perfect for bone fishing.

The airport in Deadman's Cay gives you an idea of the quiet, step-back-in-time feel to the island.  It was apparent right away we were running on Bahamian time.  In other words, just go with it and don't try to rush things, because it ain't gonna happen.

A 30 minute cab north up the Queen's Highway, the one main road that runs the length of the island, took us to the long, bumpy driveway to Chez Pierre.  We met our neighbors, the chickens and goats, along the way.  At the end of the driveway we were greeted by Pierre who showed us to our bungalow in tropical paradise that would be our home for the next week.  I knew right away I liked where I was.  Within a few minutes we were enjoying cold Kaliks, the local brew, relaxing, and fishing.

We spent a lot of time just relaxing in our cottage, fishing and kayaking in front of Chez Pierre, and eating Pierre's fine fresh cooking.  Life was good.  The Island was quiet and secluded and beautiful.  Caribbean breezes cooled the air and blew away the worries of the more hectic life we left in the north.

 

 

Glenn and Sue Melus Wedding

We pulled it off three weeks ago on June 16th and got married.  Everything was wonderful.  About eighty of our closest friends and our family gathered in Central New York at Pratt's Falls County Park just southeast of Syracuse.

Cloudy skies threatened thunderstorms, but in the end it never rained and the overcast skies blessed us with cool, comfortable weather.

The band, John Cadley and the Lost Boys, provided some excellent acoustic and bluegrass entertainment and everyone ate, drank and had a great time. 

We'd like to thank all of our family and friends who made the effort to share the day with us and who helped us pull it off.

Sue and Glenn Are Off to Get Hitched

Those are my poor bird dogs, not Glenn and me.  We leave today on our adventure to Central New York for the wedding, via Denver and Newark.  Then off to the Bahamas.  I'll post a few photos here of the big day when it happens.  I'll probably have to put the Blackberry away for the honeymoon, lest Glenn throw it in the ocean. 

Colorado Free Fishing Days This Weekend

No excuses.  Get out there and fish this weekend.  More importantly, get a kid or a newcomer to the sport out to fish this weekend.  Saturday and Sunday, June 7th and 8th, mark the annual Colorado Free Fishing Days.  No fishing license required.  This is a great time to introduce somebody to the sport.  Just don't give away all your most favorite spots.