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Dear Jack: We Went to the Guntersville Lake Hydrofest

14 years, 7 months

Dear Jack,

It can be challenging at times to find family activities that you as a teenage boy can appreciate. Fortunately, this past weekend’s Hydrofest in Guntersville was a hit.

You were truly tuned in to all the boat racing action. You were fascinated by the fact that the boats used jet engines.

Waking up early on Saturdays is definitely not your thing. But you really didn’t seem to mind for something like this.

I was actually surprised how close to the water we were able to stand and watch, as the boats raced by us as fast as 200 miles per hour!

Love,

Daddy

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Dear Holly: You Won the Boat Race Against Your Brother!

3 years, 6 months.

Dear Holly,

You have now been initiated into the Shell tradition of boat racing in the creek.

Back in college, some of my friends and I would make silly boats of of plastic bottles and race them in the creek in a nearby park.

Several years ago, when your brother was about your age now, I started teaching him how to make boats to take to the creek.

Now this tradition has been passed down to you, as your brother built a brand-new boat for you.

Honestly, I wasn’t even involved in the process. He took care of it all.

All I did was walk the two of you down to the creek and watch you both have fun.

And as it turns out, you actually won the boat race!

Love,

Daddy