That's a GREAT day, Rick! The description sounds like the first pond you took us to...is that the one?
Maybe those folks were sooo excited about the fish you caught for them, they simply forgot you needed a ride?
I went fishing during lunch that same day, and fished a pond that was very clear. There were crappies ALL OVER the shallows! I missed 3 times as many as I caught...even though I only set the hook when I could see the fly disappear into their mouths.