Martin Strarup

Martin Strarup

A Conversation with Bodie Allen

Interview Date: 11-11-2015Subject: Bodie AllenLocation: Haddon's Place Port O'Connor, TXInterviewer: J. LindermanMr. Allen I appreciate you taking the time to...

I saw the most beautiful sunrise!

Years ago when I was a young boy I remember my dad coming home from an overnight floundering and wade-fishing...

Flounder Gigs, Hot Lanterns, and Tommy - Part II

"Hey Red, come on with us," Bodie said greeting his friend. "Let's spread out a bit and maybe we won't...

Flounder Gigs, Hot Lanterns, & Tommy - Part I

Bodie fussed at Tommy and told him to hurry up and get in the boat. Tommy had long healed up...

A Beautiful Day

So the weather straightens up, I'm able to take a day to do some wade fishing during the week this...

Tommy Has Some Trouble: The Conclusion

Bodie was crossing the Harbor Bridge in Corpus when Dale rang his cell phone."Wish I had something good to tell...

Tommy Has Some Trouble: Part VIII

Bodie and Vince climbed the stairs into the cavernous restaurant and it occurred to Bodie that either they had huge...

Tommy Has Some Trouble: Part VII

Bodie was unnerved, and madder than he'd ever been. Having had his home invaded, especially by the likes of Raymond...

Tommy Has Some Trouble: Part VI

After Dale and Bodie got back from seeing Tommy in the hospital Dale immediately went to work on a warrant...

Tommy Has Some Trouble: Part V

Bodie walked to the Mexican cafe down the street from the sheriff's office and ordered a plate of carne guisada....

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