Inspired by Dr Seuss

There is a challenge over at Soul Scrappers to be inspired by a book title by Dr Seuss.  Here is my layout and thanks Mitzi for a great challenge:
Of course it was his 1960 publication - One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish.
I have loved fishing forever - as children our family would often head off with our Dad and fish - Bobbin Head, Apple Tree Bay, The Entrance, Berowra Waters. It is in our DNA for sure!   One of the benefits of moving to Central Coast of NSW was that fishing could be just seconds away - unfortunately it seems that every time we go fishing lately it seems to rain - maybe I should head out where they need rain and try to fish!!!  
I have kept this layout rather simple - nothing fancy!   The photo was taken last year during a stay in Red Rock.   I caught ZERO, NADA, NO FISH!!!  But I love the tranquility that fishing brings. What is ironic is that when I look closely at the blue paper there are tiny little flowers that when placed on their side look like fish - heading away from my line of course!!!
Thank you for looking and here are a couple of quotes I found at quotegarden.com

"There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of mind," - Washington Irvine
"I love fishing.  You put the line in the water and you don't know what's on the other end.  Your imagination is under there."  Robert Altman


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Leslie Germain said…
Fun layout! Love your title!!
April 19, 2016 at 3:28 AM
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