Where it all began

 

Where it all began…

The “Tongers Dock” just over the bridge on Tilghman's Island MD. Dad’s boat is in the foreground, affectionately known as “Mighty Mouse” This little boat supported Dad's growing family, At that time there were four of us including one severely handicapped brother and countless foster kids that Mom and Dad would take in and share their home.

 My first memories of being on the water, involved culling oysters, baitin' up the trotline and dipping crabs. Sometimes, in the evening after our work was done and the boat was cleaned up. We'd go back out fishing for rockfish (ya'll call 'em stripers now) to fill our freezer. Mom would  generally have a big batch of fried chicken or something she'd lay out on the engine box so we could eat and fish.

Good Times!