|   Back inside
 The wind and temperature urged us to move back in the direction of the 
        launch. Action was not great but the warming water produced some flounder 
        and ladyfish.
 |   Shell Point launch view
 This is the approach to the launch. The area is bordered by homes. Boat 
        traffic can get busy but it is not as much a problem as I may have thought 
        for a paddle craft.
 |   Packrat and Atlanta Joe
 We are smiling but not just for the picture. It was a great day on the 
        water. No trophy fish to speak of but a nice way to spend the morning.
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      |   Thanksgiving, Trip 2
 I had hoped to get out for at least one trip and a second was a bonus. 
        I am heading over the Howard Franklin and still not certain about my destination...
 |   Crossing Howard Franklin
 Looking out at the chop it was a good bet to avoid open water. Of the 
        possibilities, a new destination, Cross Bayou got the nod. Sheltered (small 
        actually) and a new adventure.
 |   Scenes along the way...
 The directions I had were a little misleading. No problem, it just happened 
        to take me by the start of the ride for kids. Lots of Hogs!
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