Category Archives: outdoor stories

“But, Did You Catch Anything?” In response to a readers question.

I don’t remember if it was Patrick F. McManus, or John Gustafson from “Grumpy, Old Men” who said, “When you are not catching fish, your stories tend to revolve around the scenery, and what a beautiful day it was. But … Continue reading

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Father and Son Battle at the Metro Park

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- 8:10

It was the early 2000′s, and the Detroit Red Wings were a force to be reckoned with on the ice, and Trout-master Jim and I were still fired up about the great, but very brief, fishing experience we had in the … Continue reading

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America the Beautiful!

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

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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Fishing Memoirs- Homework

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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The Fishing Memoirs- The Lesson

If I say that it started with the shared love of a young woman, it would be true, though slightly misleading.  It is more accurate to say that it occurred one breezy spring day, in 1996, when my wife and … Continue reading

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Super Powers!!!

“Hey Mister?”  A young man called to me the other day.  ”If you could have three super powers, what would they be?” “WOW!”  I thought to myself.  I haven’t thought about my super powers in decades.  It was unbelievable how … Continue reading

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In the Warmth.

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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Fall in Michigan’s Thumb

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If a picture is worth a thousand words, then here is a seven-thousand word essay. And they lived happily ever after. The End

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