stopped at the bridge to see my old pal Billy

with a strong, cold north wind - Billy with his new pup "Kinda" - and both seemingly, more than happy just to be able to be there. Today, Billy's only complaint - "cops still harassing me".  But this afternoon while talking, Billy was ecstatic just to recount his recent catch of a six foot shark on a rough hand line, which certainly had him (and me) more than animated. And, with the new dog, wrapped in her best hand-me-downs, they seemed perfectly prepared for a long cold night.

Tomorrow early, I promised them both hot coffee.