The reigning champion in the Oysterfest oyster shucking contest was the winner again. Scott Stiles has now won seven years in a row, although this year they had to have a tiebreaker for first. He won $700 for first. In the first round they shuck 24 oysters and it takes them only about two and a half minutes. The people in red shirts are the judges for each contestant. Even after the winner reaches 24, another judge, Danny Cox, a friend of mine, goes through to be sure no oysters have any shell in them. If so, they are not counted. Interestingly, Scott Stiles went to high school in San Antonio, at Central Catholic, at the same time Ray Luna(601) was there.
Also notice the palm trees in the background. They trimmed them for the festival and they look rather strange. This is called the pineapple look for palm trees.

Don sent another picture and note about their next trip to the Fina Docks yesterday.
Went back to Fina Docks today and caught our limit of sheepshead. Dick Waddell was able to go with us today as he accomplished getting the oil changed in his new car!