Category Archives: father and son

Father and Son Battle at the Metro Park

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

As the fighters moved around the course, “Mongoose” spied, “Corvette” under the sunny, blue sky with a few wispy clouds hung for decoration.  “Corvette” could see the grin on “Mongooses” face as they passed each other at top speed.  Corvette … Continue reading →

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Fishing Memoirs- Going (Urban) Grizzly

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

After catching that first big Bass I became much more involved in fly fishing.  At the rate I was going, I thought I might become good enough to where the name of the sport would change from Fly-fishing, to Fly-catching.  … Continue reading →

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Fishing Memoirs- Practice Makes…Better.

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

By and by, time went along, and I found that practicing casting the fly rod did make casting easier.  I was better than when Jim first taught me, though I knew that I needed more improvement.  So, I was always … Continue reading →

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Fishing Memoirs- Homework

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

I am not entirely sure how, “memoirs”, are supposed to be written.  I want this project to be more fun than work, so I will be typing the stories as they come to mind.  That being said.  The next thing, … Continue reading →

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In the Warmth.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

I knew taking Grandpa shopping would be a major cause of embarrassment.  Of that there was little doubt.  The doubt came, however, in the form of, “How”, it was going to happen.  Only time would tell.  After cruising the aisles … Continue reading →

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Listening to Pandora Radio…

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Listening to good songs and remembering the motorcycle trip of a life time… I guess I have been blessed with two of those now… and hoping for more.  Driving by the Branding Iron Restaurant www.flickr.com/photos/63339942@N00/515614836/ in a small town in Wyoming. … Continue reading →

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Sling-Shot Thrill Ride.

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

On the morning of the fourth day of the motorcycle trip, we took a route heading south to Billings, Montana.  A cold front had pushed the heat wave east, deeper into the midwest and the back side of the wave, … Continue reading →

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A Memory…

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

      Sitting on the deck of the hotel/fly shop under 400 billion stars, telling stories of the day’s fishing.  Strangers and friends remembered trips from the past, and planned future trips, while night bugs buzzed the dim light … Continue reading →

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Liberty, Sweet Liberty.

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Heading out on a round trip motorcycle ride from Michigan to Montana, I was struck by how great a country we live that we can just up and go explore if we choose. There is a lot of beauty out … Continue reading →

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Prairie Grass

Posted on August 1, 2011 by
Prairie Grass in Summer.

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On the fourth day of our motorcycle trip.  Jim was running out front on his V65 Magna, as I cruised along on my Goldwing.  It was tough to keep my eyes on the highway, because the prairie winds sent the waist-high … Continue reading →

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