Born in New Orleans. Finn-Americans ... American-Finns? Besides, the trio are famous. They talk to dolphins.We spent quite a bit of time in Taipei. We...also found out that fresh water eliminates a lot of saltwater marine growth. If there's a river that has deep water beyond the tidal surge a week or so does nicely.Brackish water doesn't work as well. Fresh does it. Our time in the Tropics meant we had accumulated vermin; roaches, bedbugs, rats, mice and their ilk.We had to carry cargo to keep up. Judge Renshaw entered and sat. We took our seats. Julia looked into the courtroom. She looked surprised when she saw me. "Mr. Charles," she said, "criminal law is not your chosen field of endeavour. How are you involved in this case?"I rose and bowed. "Your Honour, I am not here professionally. I am here as the husband of the victim in this case. I may also be called as a witness, if necessary." I see," she said, turning away from me. "Are the accused represented by council?" Yes, Your Honour,". She asked if we could stop. I told her we would need to enter at the gate and pay admission. She informed me that she would like to visit a plantation in the future. She said that it was very beautiful, like a dream. She said it reminded her of stories her grandfather would often share with her.Suddenly, she exclaimed, "Look ... over there ... I see a Swan. I love Swans."Sure enough, I looked in the direction she was pointing and saw a large white swan swimming in one of the ponds. The. That little lady filled out more citations her first year than Rex did in 30. Every sorry sonuvabitch comin' outta the canyon had a sob story about Officer Kettinger levyin $50 to $100 fines and not even lettin 'em keep the fish!Well, it weren't good fer business but I figured it served um right fer bein stupid enough to get caught. That was, a course, until the day that I got caught m'self.It was only a week afore openin day and I had me a sampler pack a new lures that this damned salesman.