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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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observations for Day 3 of the Motorcycle Trip.

Riding across the prairie on my steel horse, I am struck by how the pioneers efforts and desire to move west. The beauty that surrounds me is awesome. I envision the pioneers riding on their…organic horse taking it in. I … Continue reading

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Lessons of the River Ghost

Years ago, my fishing partner and I went out West to explore some new rivers and expand upon our trout fishing knowledge.  One thing we have learned, is that while there are some basic similarities to trout behavior, and diet, … Continue reading

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Nicknames and Their Troubles

Picking your own nick name, and the dangers involved Japanese Delivery Pizza, Pizza-la I tried a nickname once. I took a job as a pizza delivery man while serving in the military. The manager, a gentle mannered man with a … Continue reading

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Salmon Camp!

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Salmon Camp ’08- I received a summons in the mail the other day.  This one inviting me to a salmon camp which included camping, fishing, eating, sitting by the fire, and merry-making while telling stories, truths, lies, jokes, fibs, and … Continue reading

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The Making of a Future Fly Fisher…

Teaching the basic lessons of fly fishing by using a cane rod, catching a fish, and hoping that the boy gets hooked on fishing.

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Drift Boat Disasters Part III

So we continue the story where Conrad is appealing to a fictitious jury that Ralph’s insistence is what caused a sequence of events significant enough to turn his friend off from fishing forever.   Now it is time for, “Drift … Continue reading

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Driftboat Disaster: Part 2

*** When we last heard from Conrad and Bobby, Conrad was telling Bobby some bad experiences that occurred on a drift boat fish trip in an attempt to dissuade Bobby from wanting to go. “So then what happened?” Bobby asked. … Continue reading

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The Kingfisher.

See what happens when a grumpy bird gets in over his head. Continue reading

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