Category Archives: NOT a fishing story

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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America the Beautiful!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

Heading out on a motorcycle trip from Michigan’s Thumb region to Montana, and back again, 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 … Continue reading →

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Devil’s Tower- A Story For Lynne

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

An innocent Facebook question from my friend Lynne whose question; “Did you take the nature walk around the tower?” Prompted this weeks response.  I have two options; Tell her the truth, or give a line of B.S. I will choose … Continue reading →

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P-Lake Pirates Association- The First Battle of P-Lake

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

There was a light breeze that sent a ripple over the lakes surface on that sunny afternoon.  Whenever the breeze wold play across the lakes surface it looked as if a thousand Sun’s were sprinkled across it.  Capt’n James sat … Continue reading →

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Found part 2

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

I had been cleaning up some previous post on, 6/24/12, and was really in the groove!  There was one, however, that I had inadvertently submitted which I wasn’t ready for.  For those of you new to this blog, it is … Continue reading →

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A Love Story- War and What It’s Good For… (Uncut Version)

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

October 13th 1990, holds a special place in my heart as one of the worst, and as I came to discover later, one of the best days of my life.  This story is about a young man who just returns home … 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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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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Senses!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

While it is true that some of the lifes most unpleasant odors occur along the roadside. The opposite is true regarding life most wonderful smells. unfortunately, while most folks are encased in their vehicles, Troutmaster Jim, and I encountered them … Continue reading →

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Merle

Posted on June 22, 2010 by

Story time at “Deer Camp” gets fictitious. Continue reading →

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