Sons Become Fishermen Mother was packing three lunch pails, which meant that father and his second man, as referred to in those days would be heading out to the lobster fishing grounds at first light. But "why" the extra lunch pail, we curious children watching around the table wanted to know. It was then we were told that elder brother Lloyd, would not be returning to school in the fall. He would be joining with several of his friends, the McRae, Gavin and Murphy boys in fishing with their fathers. This would help with money been paid for a hired fishermen, to remain within the family to pay bills and put food on the table in those tough times. The opening of the lobster season was always an exciting day, there seemed to be something magical that drew people to the harbour to see the fishing boats sail away Families would walk many miles to watch as their loved ones headed out to sea. The small open boats would be neatly piled high with traps. Everyone would be standing very quietly watching until the last boat was out of sight. There was always one fisherman who held back until the bitter end, being a bit of a comic, he used it us a good luck charm for himself, believing 40