There is a book called Acres of Diamonds. It is all about how a man sold everything he owned to go look for diamonds. Turns out his farm on the Indus River had one of the most prolific sources of diamonds yet to be discovered. And the farmer who sold his farm, well read the story to know more, but he never found diamonds in his travels around the world.
I just experienced something similar a short time ago. We rented a cottage on Lake Ontario and I studied the water maps to determine where the big fish would be. The fishing magazines all said the fish would have gone deep at this time of year and so I went where people said to go. Because that’s what everyone was saying, and we followed the herd. We spent the first 3 days of my week’s holiday running that boat of ours all over the east end of Lake Ontario. It is a BIG lake, and we spent more time travelling to the “good spots” than fishing. After 3 days of next to nothing, we changed tactics and started fishing right in front of our cottage.
And that is where we found the fish. In one 2 hour fishing expedition ( no travel time!) we caught over 25 bass ranging from 2 pounds to the 5 pound lunker that Daniel is holding up in the picture. The last 3 days of our holiday were the best fishing experiences of my life.
I just can’t believe that I refused to look right under my nose for what I wanted. And that is exactly what Acres of Daimonds is all about. I guess it takes time to get the message.
What about you, what experiences have you had where you look all over for what you want, everywhere except right under your nose? Share your life’s lessons with us.
P.S. And for those of you who are wondering, we only do “catch and release” with our fish and all are released as soon as we give them a kiss and take their picture. And all fish were released unharmed back to where they came from.
Tony B.
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Hi Tony,
I like the fact that you give the fish a kiss before you release them. That’s something I would do. Yup, I apologise to my trees before I prune their branches off… just to let them know that I care
What a fish!!!
Nice picture Dan.
Gorgeous pic!!! Looks like a beautiful experience even though you took the ride all over the lake. Maybe that was part of the diamond time you guys spent together too. Not just finding the fish but the adventure too!
Maybe it’s all diamonds!
Every moment was precious Dawn. I just love spending time on the water with my family like that.
That said, catching fish is what brought me there. But, we always have to search for the diamonds (fish) everytime we go somewhere new. Next time I will start closer to home base.
You’re blessed Tony, what a wonderful life you have! So very rich and loving.
XODawn
Thanks Dawn,
It is true, but as with everyone, there are lots of speed bumps in life. It’s what you do I guess that makes the difference.
So where did you find your “Acre of Diamonds”?
Tony