Runaway Riptide

Wed. July 20th

FISHING

Bonjour Grann,

I didn't waste any material building my smoking racks. I used tall, young saplings for the framework, and bark to tie the framework together. I used reverse wrapping, as Grandpapa taught me, to strengthen the joints.

It was a lot of work getting the pieces to stand initially, but after much struggling, I was able to sturdy the structure once I got the first few pieces tied together. I am thankful for all the patience Grandpapa had in teaching me the ancient ways.

Without Grandpapa I would be dead already.

I finished the work on the racks this morning, early, to spend more time fishing on the southwest side, where we caught all the fish yesterday. I have a feeling in my bones that that's where a treasure trove of fish still exists.

That's where Bijou and I will head.

Keep me in your safeguard, Grann.