Sacramento Sights

You know, it's sunny here every day. I guess that's why they grow watermelons, cantalope, fruit trees, and lots of people in California. We took in a few sights of the area today. The Library of Congress has a traveling exhibit on Abraham Lincoln's life and work that is on display in downtown Sacramento, so we began the day with an educational visit. It was interesting for us adults, but I think the time in the Jelly Belly factory trumped the museum for the kids. We saw where our beloved jelly bellies are born. We also experienced In 'n' Out Burger where there's about three items on the menu--you can probably guess--but your order can be personalized. It was an oasis for hungry travelers and Hannah continues her quest for the best burger in America.

Russell, Andrew, Kipp, and Trevor left tonight at about 10pm to go frog giggin'. Let me explain: Frog giggin' is hunting for bullfrogs in order to partake of frog legs. Russell is an expert "frog gigger" and when Trevor learned of this, plans were laid. The frogs live in marshes so I'm sure the sight of four guys in a canoe with a spotlight and a devilish pole was entertaining. I slept through it, so maybe Trevor will fill you in. All I know is there's three frogs in the fridge, it's the 4th of July, and the grill will have some skinny legs on it.
Ann

Well, frog gigging is fun and lightning like movements of the arm are required. The first frog I saw was just floating with his head above water. I hit him with the gig pole, but since he was floating it pushed him under and he got away. We went around the pond and there was nothing so we saw the same frog back in the same place where I gigged him.  I tried again and he got pushed under again. So we went to shore where there was one croaking and we saw him. It was set up perfectly. I had to stand on a rock and he was right below me.  I aimed my pole and shoved it downward.  He jumped as I was coming down with the pole so I nailed him in the legs instead of the back.  Andrew needed a frog so we walked about 20 feet and there was one sitting on a log.  Andrew nailed him perfectly and we went home with three frogs.

Trevor

All the kids next to a picture of President Reagan composed entirely of Jelly Bellies.


Frog Giggin'. Russell shone the light while Trevor prepared for attack. I handled the motor, and that is Andrew in the middle.

This is Trevor with the bullfrog he snagged by the hind legs.