Tel Talley has really earned his money this summer. The rains have made the grass grow as quickly as I've ever seen. When he comes every Thursday, the grass is already over ankle high. The Saint Augustine grass has spread into areas that have traditionally been all bermuda grass. There is no doubt Tel does the best job at the best price that we have ever been able to find.
It was nice to visit with Betty(103) last week. She had not been here is several years. It's a long way here from Nebraska. She will be 88 soon.
Last evening, while on the crossbridge, Mingo and I saw two deer walk up to the area around the boat ramp. I think the greener grasses have them up and munching earlier in the evening.
The reds are still around. Ralph(101) caught 5 last Monday using Gulp. Saturday evening I counted 27 people fishing on the crossbridge. Fred(guest in 102) caught a 28 inch red in the pond. This morning, just before daylight, Jerry(maintenance) caught and released a 31 inch red in the pond. He said it hit a mullet.
A good number of October monthly renters arrived today. It seems they are all out fishing on the crossbridge. One owner told me that when he went to buy bait, the worker volunteered that he had heard they were really catching reds out at Kontiki.  I do think the same thing is happening at the Racket Club pond. I've seen folks lining their shallow pond and fishing at all times of the day.  Word gets out.