tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14655305261157260202024-02-07T16:56:26.297-08:00Forever Fishing FriendsLife is about faith, family, and friends.
What more do we need?,,,,Ahh, yes, fishing!Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-18499195477254099292010-04-02T17:55:00.000-07:002010-04-02T18:51:22.089-07:00Kendra's 16th Birthday Fishing Trip<div align="left">Kendra and her best buds, Vicky and Taylor, asked me to take them fishing. It was an adventure. Not a quiet adventure, but an adventure, never the less.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw7vBX-F-s1F92FiwEO03JvRZ6T4vk_p8w63rY0j4X_oiVoSNSq1pzCt47SqsPQ3frTPN8y0TazOHRHlggxii-v1Ye1sv8KlEuX-NbpDYpV_rPDhtssufNYcxqR5OfVAtkQJ7Xg2EQOKGK/s1600/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+014.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455709802977420002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw7vBX-F-s1F92FiwEO03JvRZ6T4vk_p8w63rY0j4X_oiVoSNSq1pzCt47SqsPQ3frTPN8y0TazOHRHlggxii-v1Ye1sv8KlEuX-NbpDYpV_rPDhtssufNYcxqR5OfVAtkQJ7Xg2EQOKGK/s400/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+014.jpg" /></a> <div align="center">Taylor, having flashbacks of biology class.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYIeKB2Aew9Z0NiBkH44kmuOt_g87412h5k2imECIrMLHG7HieB1Hc2d99Y3G4zOqEAPgGo61o08b_JfXgW7rHnchXENj9PTd5mGnKT-RMT0o2c1Gc1ZfEq3o9KoWW8S5Ctrj4cEzw01c/s1600/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+015.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455709796252276786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYIeKB2Aew9Z0NiBkH44kmuOt_g87412h5k2imECIrMLHG7HieB1Hc2d99Y3G4zOqEAPgGo61o08b_JfXgW7rHnchXENj9PTd5mGnKT-RMT0o2c1Gc1ZfEq3o9KoWW8S5Ctrj4cEzw01c/s400/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+015.jpg" /></a><br />Teaching Vicky that presentation is everything when photographing your catch.It's really not THAT big.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaiTR5ZUJSvG8V7jeOCOn2JTg7jG-xwvm0yxu6mU4ktGdV_Lnju004LrYMJF2APoEcz2tT5w45ke4C2SyTEgLh7dhfFuWfepBAefrOn_PDnnVHdOQuUffRxQsBqC_x-bA6JKJOArH8o7HF/s1600/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+011.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455709209644591298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaiTR5ZUJSvG8V7jeOCOn2JTg7jG-xwvm0yxu6mU4ktGdV_Lnju004LrYMJF2APoEcz2tT5w45ke4C2SyTEgLh7dhfFuWfepBAefrOn_PDnnVHdOQuUffRxQsBqC_x-bA6JKJOArH8o7HF/s400/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+011.jpg" /> </a><p align="left">Does she look like she's having fun?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NuefakhzBrd0yLsvSIUXKMoSD2gYi1vPEsT4GhqfND7nJSYbOeA2hpYI2IITPcd3N0RfJxMyfi9iFMt1Xoi32nf2xTsiQP0VkKQRVc62ppUsUxmeV9-tM60vbe3E6SqTPyD2h0vV2j0E/s1600/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455709201677507026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NuefakhzBrd0yLsvSIUXKMoSD2gYi1vPEsT4GhqfND7nJSYbOeA2hpYI2IITPcd3N0RfJxMyfi9iFMt1Xoi32nf2xTsiQP0VkKQRVc62ppUsUxmeV9-tM60vbe3E6SqTPyD2h0vV2j0E/s400/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+008.jpg" /></a><br />Even clusters of oysters can be fun when little creatures (mostly crabs) keep falling out of them.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1-8uQ9wVIFxhBzFj0TT1PAyuobNirP-0xmEVWiIeeMgS8X3tjfrvHvhiH16JvAzv47PJ6VjGp0rnfeZALYtQg1iEgGKQGTnnIwzN2Ok3hKKbFbGjwcqgQCZH4hLjgR9DF3fydItR4Tiv4/s1600/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455709193420948242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1-8uQ9wVIFxhBzFj0TT1PAyuobNirP-0xmEVWiIeeMgS8X3tjfrvHvhiH16JvAzv47PJ6VjGp0rnfeZALYtQg1iEgGKQGTnnIwzN2Ok3hKKbFbGjwcqgQCZH4hLjgR9DF3fydItR4Tiv4/s400/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+007.jpg" /></a><br />Removing hooks and everything! Kendra was so brave, to a point. Now, if I could just teach her not to stand on my fishing rods....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmnR3yMRTlG-ddoFh9agN-86aJTewbcrJvq6beV7aABDnMsireQRe91Y52UcZDejYyXVkucLFndWPDeBOqHkEmr4cuau1rrzJKPqF0f7wbyXu3lF6eOOceM7Lwro1zbBnBXCQ4pAGTaYP/s1600/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455709192428764210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmnR3yMRTlG-ddoFh9agN-86aJTewbcrJvq6beV7aABDnMsireQRe91Y52UcZDejYyXVkucLFndWPDeBOqHkEmr4cuau1rrzJKPqF0f7wbyXu3lF6eOOceM7Lwro1zbBnBXCQ4pAGTaYP/s400/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+005.jpg" /> </p><p align="center"></a>Taylor caught the first trout.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghusy5CEecmksZOHxPJk1_-NY_SCgu15TL1s4xve3TgkRk4HYii0-k7qcQo86nTNIgcR7D6jpW3AqZwOWk9KmmIHSNggy28C7CuAaqdqCbuJMWVo6hlR6owfy47lvV8il0ll6I2WjyWj1k/s1600/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455709184472149122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghusy5CEecmksZOHxPJk1_-NY_SCgu15TL1s4xve3TgkRk4HYii0-k7qcQo86nTNIgcR7D6jpW3AqZwOWk9KmmIHSNggy28C7CuAaqdqCbuJMWVo6hlR6owfy47lvV8il0ll6I2WjyWj1k/s400/Kendra,+Taylor,+Vicky+Fishing+003.jpg" /></a> Thanks for your young spirit, girls. </p>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-50768998499596412572010-04-02T17:23:00.000-07:002010-04-02T18:55:56.279-07:00Zane's Trout NightUsually, Zane says, "If they're biting, call me. I seldom remember." This trip he came with a hope, as I do. He was rewarded, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">handsomely</span>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sZAkctG6zam0cLLjRb6F8A9coAYZNQVZA05hEhj_7uX7u4ReLVdyEtnbq261R4ma3-iL1NWSQFmMI92xQLd0tKblAVl8-dhzy59QVUypBkAO6euuTkljZP5DHesQbUkUwV8kMTfVwITR/s1600/Zane's+Trout+001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455700706440591906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sZAkctG6zam0cLLjRb6F8A9coAYZNQVZA05hEhj_7uX7u4ReLVdyEtnbq261R4ma3-iL1NWSQFmMI92xQLd0tKblAVl8-dhzy59QVUypBkAO6euuTkljZP5DHesQbUkUwV8kMTfVwITR/s400/Zane's+Trout+001.jpg" /></a> <div> </div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-383346307243814162010-03-25T19:32:00.000-07:002010-03-25T20:01:00.595-07:00Gene and the RedMy good friend, Gene, should have been featured on my fishing blog long before now. Tonight, he joined me on the river for a little relaxation. Thankfully, I did have the camera along.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCCUK1elPK-KueDdoGb-ZbUe2i41LuzajYP-qMk-eaXNe4jV90IQwcYCd0i6HV0fX3Js5ohJeRN1Kf4xnzlmFIAdTDPi07GotjotVG1UQKKc2fd65C6CKlkwxRRr8QrqVb3R0K2LJZK1YB/s1600/Trip+West+for+Katie+051.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452765558799795682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCCUK1elPK-KueDdoGb-ZbUe2i41LuzajYP-qMk-eaXNe4jV90IQwcYCd0i6HV0fX3Js5ohJeRN1Kf4xnzlmFIAdTDPi07GotjotVG1UQKKc2fd65C6CKlkwxRRr8QrqVb3R0K2LJZK1YB/s400/Trip+West+for+Katie+051.jpg" /></a> Gene is a terrific fisherman, with a positive attitude about life in general. The Red Fish was our first this spring. Thanks, Gene, for dropping by.Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-34229795046802557042010-01-27T05:27:00.001-08:002010-01-27T05:32:28.227-08:00Nephews in New York<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiBUEMY0oCor0-q1Bvj0EOxvn0jORsG4m_Q57Sl4NFziVa77yLxWpA2UeUrJnRgedTO3ymGJ61s05GL8QvkdeWoGxRsOgo6rQgGKNPFoVTIjhiyUlW0a08levtgdOTjvxELzPhZQ19x2OZ/s1600-h/NY+2009+053.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431411901096407698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiBUEMY0oCor0-q1Bvj0EOxvn0jORsG4m_Q57Sl4NFziVa77yLxWpA2UeUrJnRgedTO3ymGJ61s05GL8QvkdeWoGxRsOgo6rQgGKNPFoVTIjhiyUlW0a08levtgdOTjvxELzPhZQ19x2OZ/s400/NY+2009+053.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jT14wk5AxYahy_s0TsZr547x39HpN-9A8pV2XqxGYmZ8Sy-JbplKD7KUQEzNJfbeZ8CsO9bqW_7CIMUFS4nsLYj2c6pIZ15rkEnP_TXYNQUckWeM_rNpenR9potrPADVr4pU4uFGoHIH/s1600-h/NY+2009+029.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431411895061826802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jT14wk5AxYahy_s0TsZr547x39HpN-9A8pV2XqxGYmZ8Sy-JbplKD7KUQEzNJfbeZ8CsO9bqW_7CIMUFS4nsLYj2c6pIZ15rkEnP_TXYNQUckWeM_rNpenR9potrPADVr4pU4uFGoHIH/s400/NY+2009+029.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9cvxTHy3zUKaybQ49Z4fi4eKtds6fWwkLafypI3l4nbVnrRuA9HCoS7776ZJMiMGjMLM4KseS-aDXYOMh8JhO6m7aQHYFi3k0dt0F3pq35YFpLn7UdRq6grF0g2Y4RY8gfO8UU9kdmiN/s1600-h/NY+2009+009.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431411892596145458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9cvxTHy3zUKaybQ49Z4fi4eKtds6fWwkLafypI3l4nbVnrRuA9HCoS7776ZJMiMGjMLM4KseS-aDXYOMh8JhO6m7aQHYFi3k0dt0F3pq35YFpLn7UdRq6grF0g2Y4RY8gfO8UU9kdmiN/s400/NY+2009+009.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvFryAOLuq0UGH4p-ahdQWOhw-vCcXE2a9K7t4tb3SshKzoaI8dPlMbQb_uX__pZfg4r4lCgx9PyGUcUSEf1xAgsHEvD5bKjjHSLQbc67SmeO6DRtOUI2lXpZNiZrLCMtUu3CIVi5Ulcb/s1600-h/NY+2009+005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431411878737787170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvFryAOLuq0UGH4p-ahdQWOhw-vCcXE2a9K7t4tb3SshKzoaI8dPlMbQb_uX__pZfg4r4lCgx9PyGUcUSEf1xAgsHEvD5bKjjHSLQbc67SmeO6DRtOUI2lXpZNiZrLCMtUu3CIVi5Ulcb/s400/NY+2009+005.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5u2Ns4U3AKXf0q0riDV4pNaUYS370BqkUeTteHn2isDg-1WzaiLvwmb-5QVnIB7S_sVhlJv2o0Y8eN5MMsTuLe799wWTgIqIdo_RsGdjUKkfuTEgYJAbFCwGT1fRZYU4BCmYaEaDCOIx/s1600-h/NY+2009+026.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 295px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431411874699464338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5u2Ns4U3AKXf0q0riDV4pNaUYS370BqkUeTteHn2isDg-1WzaiLvwmb-5QVnIB7S_sVhlJv2o0Y8eN5MMsTuLe799wWTgIqIdo_RsGdjUKkfuTEgYJAbFCwGT1fRZYU4BCmYaEaDCOIx/s400/NY+2009+026.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-1621264760548133212009-08-19T07:44:00.000-07:002009-08-19T10:04:48.156-07:00Willie & Ellen Pecchia Family<div align="center">Andrew (A Keeper)</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLqJB9qz_thbNf50LaZQ_J6TZt8wWSty3KFbar5uI7AINSbTczRH4q-PyM4OCohtnFytuQrPD-8B7ozkxUP2xVhnS1FjMk-4mig36V82Tc8N0fcjglupX-oIJshBkrtTpxAqFluDE-Vs2/s1600-h/mohawk12+001%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371690441354755250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLqJB9qz_thbNf50LaZQ_J6TZt8wWSty3KFbar5uI7AINSbTczRH4q-PyM4OCohtnFytuQrPD-8B7ozkxUP2xVhnS1FjMk-4mig36V82Tc8N0fcjglupX-oIJshBkrtTpxAqFluDE-Vs2/s400/mohawk12+001%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> Our friends, Willie and Ellen, live near Boise, Idaho. Willie loves the outdoors, and is instilling that love into his children. These photos are from recent fishing expeditions. Andrew, above is about ready for his own fishing pole. Willie may have already gotten him one.<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3AfV3EUpmS9phv9ROd6gA7wpxRWRtD7PPCrvDXx0tptFlAxlbag6qKkhYxMY5_nyg79QCNlPjz1A-296Rh_t1MgiaRLVuPYPBw1pMSCXDYsVcC5h4rvPsl6YgPJng6F2k4KAbt79wEzuJ/s1600-h/camping+036%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371687085555772370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3AfV3EUpmS9phv9ROd6gA7wpxRWRtD7PPCrvDXx0tptFlAxlbag6qKkhYxMY5_nyg79QCNlPjz1A-296Rh_t1MgiaRLVuPYPBw1pMSCXDYsVcC5h4rvPsl6YgPJng6F2k4KAbt79wEzuJ/s400/camping+036%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> Joshua gets a closeup look at a Kokanee Salmon. Joshua is a very intelligent young man, who loves to read.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_7SCGW5ilj0uUTIeGrdQREYPb1FAwOPjbGNiRDfqyHeEj7WkaObDp1zmoxUkN5e10PzgfjEiE5pWGKa3v5XVdmFZWV1wZWb7USRM_lUQ2OCX6prXyn6L7UNYHchVjIzMpmNLyoDhPyC0/s1600-h/IMG_0008%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371687074430484050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_7SCGW5ilj0uUTIeGrdQREYPb1FAwOPjbGNiRDfqyHeEj7WkaObDp1zmoxUkN5e10PzgfjEiE5pWGKa3v5XVdmFZWV1wZWb7USRM_lUQ2OCX6prXyn6L7UNYHchVjIzMpmNLyoDhPyC0/s400/IMG_0008%5B1%5D.JPG" /></a> Ellen tolerates Willie's bringing stringers of fish into thehouse. </p><p align="center">Anything to get to the camera. That's a nice stringer of fish!</p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtN2xAtn4RpweoP__rPTI8KUZQM8rud1S-1XWfCH5QSZVUnneyXKQabpnSrFFF140CB9OrQgrTmGZMFBdFBF5f3cNpfNw4oiB-MSfRAY9JT2QTQrs633YlFOuBS0I5_4YZNaB4aQMv2pnW/s1600-h/IMG_0010%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371687070869442610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtN2xAtn4RpweoP__rPTI8KUZQM8rud1S-1XWfCH5QSZVUnneyXKQabpnSrFFF140CB9OrQgrTmGZMFBdFBF5f3cNpfNw4oiB-MSfRAY9JT2QTQrs633YlFOuBS0I5_4YZNaB4aQMv2pnW/s400/IMG_0010%5B1%5D.JPG" /></a> Almost dinner!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrt6PummySx7Az4HkkLzebpVdaG_OPPJJPY2FNACGc6M3SMRjvgpkH4FJ39wA_j5oXSz3N62L0WilXus2C2x_i52STKU4iWjmgfRTKumnbSh749BS13fSiBgeczBexxD0ufxwWl9nbI47l/s1600-h/camping+039%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371687061554363186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrt6PummySx7Az4HkkLzebpVdaG_OPPJJPY2FNACGc6M3SMRjvgpkH4FJ39wA_j5oXSz3N62L0WilXus2C2x_i52STKU4iWjmgfRTKumnbSh749BS13fSiBgeczBexxD0ufxwWl9nbI47l/s400/camping+039%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> Caprial knows how to pick up a fish without touching it.</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd5_9pJCMnO-SZNhxnNH9aA3aRPJSRBIcIaUCJynF_wbxNX6e0aF6herUIa7ZYXt2xQoLWvX_k4jwM-8IC0ToS4WCWNnhFyBi_LT4PJR_YCX0cLCbR1t4_xTBPk0ZpJZ5_xcqiLw3oqV5o/s1600-h/camping+042%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371687053959358978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd5_9pJCMnO-SZNhxnNH9aA3aRPJSRBIcIaUCJynF_wbxNX6e0aF6herUIa7ZYXt2xQoLWvX_k4jwM-8IC0ToS4WCWNnhFyBi_LT4PJR_YCX0cLCbR1t4_xTBPk0ZpJZ5_xcqiLw3oqV5o/s400/camping+042%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> Saeli takes the more direct approach.</p><p align="center">She would do anything to please dad.</p><p align="center"></p>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-69027074896829426782009-07-29T19:19:00.000-07:002009-08-05T08:05:26.663-07:00Cameron in Alaska - 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrU2NUFZ5BfzNxIogQWvL0ES_kDP-bdE4f4GhkhMr7lp52rE_pfd4uu89MO6LXjO0GPFv3mmGtNwdPR4XNjOmsfbUndEXlL4CNqzKCdRM6D7sRPz2xGmznaRaI4La2p1yhzYnOFrt0nD0v/s1600-h/cam+fish%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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They caught some fish, had some fun, and stayed up late.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguidtCyL_jOKKP3JTu3E1qrNkqIvHp3dXL15Fnis6X5TRUaHO8oRPvkmpl3nRLpGszuyxnoHiDcoFDT2zMLRGOT2m4P716YVNdw6Uy8XcEGgIRu2h1Jh5IkxFM6ywsenBRNHuxuFkhwzbr/s1600-h/Friday+Shoot-out+451.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353104884579570114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguidtCyL_jOKKP3JTu3E1qrNkqIvHp3dXL15Fnis6X5TRUaHO8oRPvkmpl3nRLpGszuyxnoHiDcoFDT2zMLRGOT2m4P716YVNdw6Uy8XcEGgIRu2h1Jh5IkxFM6ywsenBRNHuxuFkhwzbr/s400/Friday+Shoot-out+451.jpg" /></a> Dalton's Grouper<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwAyKCJfMjm5dzw2u2VKl6KnTzabf_CrdkRCcm2iWN072B3oU4OpBvP7OifGLVps3mp7-kCu_ng_p_N11ZEVwA1fgb3hUf-heIZ_KdREM60pA7A7B83rLmP7z0narMeiUV30GGEppAhaC/s1600-h/Friday+Shoot-out+450.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353104881942189394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwAyKCJfMjm5dzw2u2VKl6KnTzabf_CrdkRCcm2iWN072B3oU4OpBvP7OifGLVps3mp7-kCu_ng_p_N11ZEVwA1fgb3hUf-heIZ_KdREM60pA7A7B83rLmP7z0narMeiUV30GGEppAhaC/s400/Friday+Shoot-out+450.jpg" /></a><br />Sailors' Choice<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_-L3TCbeBYxq_Ug9Yc6m0TClGXPHkFdT1Y3yqB_h7O5CCyT8M170i69BSUl7JLaZduBi3i41m2B4PEGpTtlTIAFZSFuKRFk8NoUJdEJNVorvqfYc3nxm8qIui2kOlu2fOhp6DyG03DK9/s1600-h/Friday+Shoot-out+449.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 346px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353104880524868578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_-L3TCbeBYxq_Ug9Yc6m0TClGXPHkFdT1Y3yqB_h7O5CCyT8M170i69BSUl7JLaZduBi3i41m2B4PEGpTtlTIAFZSFuKRFk8NoUJdEJNVorvqfYc3nxm8qIui2kOlu2fOhp6DyG03DK9/s400/Friday+Shoot-out+449.jpg" /></a><br />Scruffy got in on the action.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxISQ5m0Lxcfjk7NBqFuvlOGsZm8b4V6bRJckPzqmnJBr8b-lJjVmH5viwhPIh1JiomoORLnJyEk857RuNnB_Wubsm499Eh7Llmblmq18E6xpNxwDn3UbTpCHSkYm_Y8iWwhtcknQB24_/s1600-h/Friday+Shoot-out+448.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 327px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353104875653613298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxISQ5m0Lxcfjk7NBqFuvlOGsZm8b4V6bRJckPzqmnJBr8b-lJjVmH5viwhPIh1JiomoORLnJyEk857RuNnB_Wubsm499Eh7Llmblmq18E6xpNxwDn3UbTpCHSkYm_Y8iWwhtcknQB24_/s400/Friday+Shoot-out+448.jpg" /></a><br />Chelsie caught lots of Rockfish.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWeZdCDuAZeSieAQQq7W-C_WqZRRRCyeBCgZub_65fLWOAl7T3Qiz1vr0NgCy5nJAdNYMo4da-wcfwU9ZAU9v0lXxPIP1WI-i0TEmSG2mHx0K6veCQq8TvwHd6szctOcsvAOLMzL8-CY1B/s1600-h/Friday+Shoot-out+446.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353104870996993618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWeZdCDuAZeSieAQQq7W-C_WqZRRRCyeBCgZub_65fLWOAl7T3Qiz1vr0NgCy5nJAdNYMo4da-wcfwU9ZAU9v0lXxPIP1WI-i0TEmSG2mHx0K6veCQq8TvwHd6szctOcsvAOLMzL8-CY1B/s400/Friday+Shoot-out+446.jpg" /></a><br />She caught the first fish of the night.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWRu6ep-bWl1ke-NrT5Nj15m5UOQq0fQYKnE1aoFkQO2DcxLMTte6v_f1Pi-i-fbbePVQwSkZ7XguZjbxWm8RlFslfzC4n2b77g5zY2IkdjPVlP9lE3tauZjgm01R8MR9NDkhNt6vIkbk/s1600-h/Friday+Shoot-out+444.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353104110609576706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWRu6ep-bWl1ke-NrT5Nj15m5UOQq0fQYKnE1aoFkQO2DcxLMTte6v_f1Pi-i-fbbePVQwSkZ7XguZjbxWm8RlFslfzC4n2b77g5zY2IkdjPVlP9lE3tauZjgm01R8MR9NDkhNt6vIkbk/s400/Friday+Shoot-out+444.jpg" /></a><br />She is quite the outdoors girl.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoEYMMbGnPz37-A7EaHOyt2hHE17sf4wXWbbuFhfMDar_4kWzOuJob_jarre_F_hb2ntWqq0nCUNQlyuvurSNhkItK2YP2Cs9kkfsFYHAmWmftHt8UE-PDi_0VTOG60vib8nEsZI-gb0n/s1600-h/Friday+Shoot-out+443.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 322px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353104108246989970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoEYMMbGnPz37-A7EaHOyt2hHE17sf4wXWbbuFhfMDar_4kWzOuJob_jarre_F_hb2ntWqq0nCUNQlyuvurSNhkItK2YP2Cs9kkfsFYHAmWmftHt8UE-PDi_0VTOG60vib8nEsZI-gb0n/s400/Friday+Shoot-out+443.jpg" /></a><br />She can't guite pucker up </div><div>like the fish can, though.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rBuQ0f7RtDIlLZppammePL57XGYhrlS1PM2r0sj65x3l1Ke4Xi5TPOvQrClmsJNdXpOU4xW6_YhyphenhyphenExAlkwJKA-8loB1iF0hTtNmSYQSbJyUuAOu3jXnHexBK4AOKSQELLeXHdj6i4zsV/s1600-h/Friday+Shoot-out+442.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 331px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353104104490145842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rBuQ0f7RtDIlLZppammePL57XGYhrlS1PM2r0sj65x3l1Ke4Xi5TPOvQrClmsJNdXpOU4xW6_YhyphenhyphenExAlkwJKA-8loB1iF0hTtNmSYQSbJyUuAOu3jXnHexBK4AOKSQELLeXHdj6i4zsV/s400/Friday+Shoot-out+442.jpg" /></a><br />Brother and sister, and friends, too.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_IDiGz7j4hkWtUaJ1XK6T9-j792qs9nQPWgnj5RzKnbhT7xH1HHfL9PPSGHm8YZYCt1bQDY7jrMBjo-7naEMmh-SnV-Rgsoob4XZwXdlgswOoWIvGdC0A3244VnNimDt24ZxHCvcaUkY/s1600-h/Friday+Shoot-out+441.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 297px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353104102596460642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_IDiGz7j4hkWtUaJ1XK6T9-j792qs9nQPWgnj5RzKnbhT7xH1HHfL9PPSGHm8YZYCt1bQDY7jrMBjo-7naEMmh-SnV-Rgsoob4XZwXdlgswOoWIvGdC0A3244VnNimDt24ZxHCvcaUkY/s400/Friday+Shoot-out+441.jpg" /></a><br />It was a night to build memories.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1UDSOiIRKVmDvYoTivzSRs5t2AT2kLriRqC5NubAmU7GMTrWsaUBQJEYbVHxRZ_MDRwuclv7EdnkdRKi3GW7VNqeyUy_aV5yMi9MaNglOTchLPHvfhSgcIwXVrbfAszZmp1Nz_LcgHVcI/s1600-h/Friday+Shoot-out+440.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353104097356663106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1UDSOiIRKVmDvYoTivzSRs5t2AT2kLriRqC5NubAmU7GMTrWsaUBQJEYbVHxRZ_MDRwuclv7EdnkdRKi3GW7VNqeyUy_aV5yMi9MaNglOTchLPHvfhSgcIwXVrbfAszZmp1Nz_LcgHVcI/s400/Friday+Shoot-out+440.jpg" /></a> Thank you, Dalton and Chelsie. It was fun!<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-61475303378719749092009-05-29T20:01:00.000-07:002009-05-30T05:30:12.225-07:00Honoring Granddaddy StephensSix years ago, this month, Granddaddy Stephens' life on earth ended. We celebrate his memory. We celebrate his legacy. Visit this post over the next few weeks. It will be dedicated to him.<br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341457662886381714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcjWPgMcW1YsNfsvtQnXXfZnoh9EkEIsa7jtxY2CX8Aig5dstC8Z1gVxvJPjH7a9AuwR2xm90doQXYC0-Q5ripCR58YLWyA1mFb2xEt6mbB6MquFmhyxeTZ5Gt8nD9LFN8dMJluB2Z_a_/s400/100_0752.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><em>Traci, Granddaddy Stephens, Tami</em></div><div align="center">****</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>My <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fishin</span>' Buddy</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>*</strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">My <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">fishin</span>' buddy called today,</div><div align="center">And left this message, just for me.</div><div align="center">"I'll come a six <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">without</span> delay,</div><div align="center">So please be ready, if you're free."</div><div align="center">He brings the drinks and goodies, too.</div><div align="center">We stay out late, sometimes till three.</div><div align="center">*</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">moonlight fishing that we do</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Renews the body and the soul,</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">And lifts our spirits when we're blue.</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">With tackle boxes and our poles, </span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">We act like kids into the night,</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">There, at our favorite fishin' hole.<br />*</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">We don't tell lies, but, stretch we might,</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">If what we're catchin' looks too small.</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Those little fish are quite a sight</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">When fishin' buddies' tales are tall.</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">The minnows that we caught last spring</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Are monsters in our minds this fall.</span></div><div align="center">*</div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">My fishin' buddy is a king,</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">A cherished friend, a noble man.</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">His praises, I will always sing.</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Because of him my joy began.</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">His daughter is my catch, you know.</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">I thank him every time I can.</span></div><div align="center">*</div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">My buddy fishes like a pro</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">When catching catfish or a shad,</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">What's more, with all the Faith he shows,</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">He seems to me, just like a dad. </span></div><div align="center">I'm thankful, and I love him so,</div><div align="center">The father that I never had.</div><div align="center">*</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em>Happy Father's Day, Tommy.</em></div><div align="center"><em>Families and Memories Are Forever.</em></div><div align="center"><em>Copyright - Gordon Hand - 2002</em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUI07pjRHhf92DTqChrnZquNwgS11R75zs5l8NddbpqLkGezyH6XtGfoIiMPWSTPJVhyJOTPrkE4uhgnGhg_rNju2JgW8GigVXQhs__vfdeo7D4aLz4eybyj8qWlHctufq9keV11zuFx-/s1600-h/Copy+of+ScannedImage005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 287px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341447277833263762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQUI07pjRHhf92DTqChrnZquNwgS11R75zs5l8NddbpqLkGezyH6XtGfoIiMPWSTPJVhyJOTPrkE4uhgnGhg_rNju2JgW8GigVXQhs__vfdeo7D4aLz4eybyj8qWlHctufq9keV11zuFx-/s400/Copy+of+ScannedImage005.jpg" /></a> <em>Kayla, Gordon (Papa), and Granddaddy, Tommy Stephens with his big Red Fish.</em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-67281454620921462572009-04-15T23:18:00.000-07:002009-04-16T05:57:42.881-07:00Baisdens' BeautiesEven on tax day, I enjoyed an evening (into the night) of fishing and laughter with four of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Baisden</span> siblings and my grand-daughter, Kendra.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325170925000802402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9SqTBBQyvSrrPTqQYDDpV5tX0Xyhfunx31QWju4P9fpY_5aCcE4joMxecztEOGE6H13joldPp3q5gK-4jlQL6HgyJvo3lmQakxwcMAr2F6d2DePoOyu6fbmktcnz4qmWABLZ4mEYRuAQ/s400/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+008.jpg" /> Paige and Kendra seemed totally contented to let the guys do the hard part of fishing (actually fishing). They were very good at the subtleties of fishing (giving encouragement to others).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-bVwZDLuSEAN4f1I2p_OrpgrHxS5HqECx8EvGzbkfevRbiujfP3ivRrH3qfHXq_WGus1yyqE5LXyEXVRzYQcD9_2nKurT4g-sl-wIDEri3q8dfpG3bAZtz76y4G4VHCXBnCxdgEUQv4X/s1600-h/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 373px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325170380562964498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-bVwZDLuSEAN4f1I2p_OrpgrHxS5HqECx8EvGzbkfevRbiujfP3ivRrH3qfHXq_WGus1yyqE5LXyEXVRzYQcD9_2nKurT4g-sl-wIDEri3q8dfpG3bAZtz76y4G4VHCXBnCxdgEUQv4X/s400/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+007.jpg" /></a> Parker amazed me with his natural instincts with a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rapala</span> lure. The Spotted Sea Trout he caught would have made any fisherman proud. These two were only part of his big haul.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDvk5KwmTGytfhdPt88yqAKg842Ptvnnc0nezuxwLS9-SCA2Qec0oorxVLlp5VF7x6c62k7QNA1b8LTpNcyuma8TNmA0tbLRErqM6yWxPGQ1HnKjXSGsYf1AnGxfqDpWkFjdHKwB1_lx7/s1600-h/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325170377777490434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiDvk5KwmTGytfhdPt88yqAKg842Ptvnnc0nezuxwLS9-SCA2Qec0oorxVLlp5VF7x6c62k7QNA1b8LTpNcyuma8TNmA0tbLRErqM6yWxPGQ1HnKjXSGsYf1AnGxfqDpWkFjdHKwB1_lx7/s400/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+003.jpg" /></a> He even learned how to throw my small cast-net. We will smoke some of the mullet to make fish dip.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUOHLMugjJCoV2Mjuoly0JzB1O7fOrWRfkqa4ATdfn2mcU0CwCtUAM6hxB8M_ESm1qjtSZloggLtRxdcgZX-MLcvTkd3kircg3jMhlCGept5-34-_Unc64u1JIQa51rj8JFNvOabgnFJw7/s1600-h/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325170373679135042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUOHLMugjJCoV2Mjuoly0JzB1O7fOrWRfkqa4ATdfn2mcU0CwCtUAM6hxB8M_ESm1qjtSZloggLtRxdcgZX-MLcvTkd3kircg3jMhlCGept5-34-_Unc64u1JIQa51rj8JFNvOabgnFJw7/s400/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+006.jpg" /></a> Logan and Camden caught their first fish, ever. I always insist that a fisherman's first love should be kissed to make it unforgettable.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaET5Lq-X4SEqbheCwFjjr-IH1dOYh8G6InQ6rv-Wk1pXs1tIWQ-uJ_-yNiph9APTBz8ILUnlA_lVUTsfJ6zf5bhy6qXBtpn2J_M9ytezbq7s50PNyj8eJyxBPYBktPnkpW3UGav0VZMyA/s1600-h/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 326px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325170371524621170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaET5Lq-X4SEqbheCwFjjr-IH1dOYh8G6InQ6rv-Wk1pXs1tIWQ-uJ_-yNiph9APTBz8ILUnlA_lVUTsfJ6zf5bhy6qXBtpn2J_M9ytezbq7s50PNyj8eJyxBPYBktPnkpW3UGav0VZMyA/s400/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+004.jpg" /></a> Logan caught a Sailor's Choice, and could not have been happier.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq9babtNv8lIn5gtuo3Q1y1OX0Pq6QEnuJDFSz4FNSU96_K3XGjVRt3LF8elyMS7QpvPW-iAsGOfS9NvsNLdhK3btQcbMpvFKtpA2lf7auiNxCwsmj8DiPOXlmAnZGPTdplvXCVhpuiiz/s1600-h/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325170368314639330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq9babtNv8lIn5gtuo3Q1y1OX0Pq6QEnuJDFSz4FNSU96_K3XGjVRt3LF8elyMS7QpvPW-iAsGOfS9NvsNLdhK3btQcbMpvFKtpA2lf7auiNxCwsmj8DiPOXlmAnZGPTdplvXCVhpuiiz/s400/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+002.jpg" /></a> Camden had the aptitude, the will, and the purservearence of someone twice his age. He is going to be a terrific fisherman with a genuine love for the outdoors. His first fish was a catfish, which he willingly kissed.. What a nice night it was on the river! We need to do it again, soon.<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-89887215910446437022009-03-31T07:08:00.000-07:002009-03-31T04:54:38.651-07:00The Red Tailed Cooler<div align="center">This fine fellow was caught at Vilano </div><div align="center">Beach inlet, during an evening trip to,</div><div align="center">my friend, Melvin Carter's dock,</div><div align="center">easily the best fishing spot jn</div><div align="center">northeast Florida. Click on the cooler </div><div align="center">to better appreciate the "Red Fish".</div><div align="center">The picture inspired the following poem.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">*****</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHbOjwQ5P_5kiItpaJ6JLoBbl-2yEq-4GEScjaT76mtpAg4YpxvPGtHHC_ieMFl2fKOntUDQ8zhyphenhyphen4IXpbM4CcTfIyt5jEkNS-_HtKX-Az4QKpJW6QA0xwnHvXre0lNZx9rJ9jXgwZwnDM/s1600-h/red+tail+cooler.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284348672756132050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 292px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHbOjwQ5P_5kiItpaJ6JLoBbl-2yEq-4GEScjaT76mtpAg4YpxvPGtHHC_ieMFl2fKOntUDQ8zhyphenhyphen4IXpbM4CcTfIyt5jEkNS-_HtKX-Az4QKpJW6QA0xwnHvXre0lNZx9rJ9jXgwZwnDM/s320/red+tail+cooler.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">*****</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><em>The Red Tailed Cooler</em></strong></div><div align="center">The Officer of Fish and Game </div><div align="center">said,"Sir, I must surmise, </div><div align="center">from looking at this cooler, </div><div align="center">that your fish is oversize.</div><div align="center">You must not break our fishing laws, </div><div align="center">regardless of the prize!"</div><div align="center">"I know you want the truth." I said,</div><div align="center">"I'll tell you, without fail.</div><div align="center">There is no need to cuff me, sir,</div><div align="center">and haul me off to jail.</div><div align="center">This cooler you're concerned about</div><div align="center">has, simply, grown a tail!"</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em>Copyright - Gordon Hand</em></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-55340150419653486182009-03-30T22:27:00.000-07:002009-04-02T05:02:29.956-07:00Sharing the Bounty - Camp Shands<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHfn4Yy29aC2oB0B_7g6jCSbvYi-yPFP_NnZMsOTk7wxC0GUNhCMFbYh5w2TmxZKwtKLUWaSnzWbDyTjiJEgXlh6yAkVVQ2vhO2obtDnniWOikJqs1gl4XFWA0mgPYsukOb0XzbS6Simc/s1600-h/000_0220.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319232214410817730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHfn4Yy29aC2oB0B_7g6jCSbvYi-yPFP_NnZMsOTk7wxC0GUNhCMFbYh5w2TmxZKwtKLUWaSnzWbDyTjiJEgXlh6yAkVVQ2vhO2obtDnniWOikJqs1gl4XFWA0mgPYsukOb0XzbS6Simc/s320/000_0220.jpg" border="0" /></a> My Son, Bryan, fish-fry chef <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">extraordinaire.</span></div><br />Each spring for the last seven years, I have had the opportunity to provide a fish dinner for adult scouters at the closing luncheon of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LDS</span></span></span>, North Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America Wood Badge Course.<br />It is normally for about seventy five people. Scouting is a great organization, that teaches young men principles to guide them through a lifetime.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319221389817889362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKUZQ7_zGEGhyphenhyphenyYE67sf0FSQBSEm94fnfqSO0CgziiXZpN9P_N4ygbx3DHsy7FR5dyC8tTXoBSwR_nig1jvprpsxm0NUBjaj_AzZW3MMEby5qAULNPQ8jPKzqwaOtYVvkSiWkuOJjcsnw/s320/000_0224.jpg" border="0" /> This year, the catch prepared was Red Fish, Spotted Sea Trout, Flounder, and Sea Bass, along with fresh water Catfish provided by, Scott Britt, a scouter from Lake City, Florida. We also prepared hush-puppies (for you northerners' info, that's not shoes.), baked beans, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cole</span></span>-</span>slaw, and home fried potatoes. Don <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">DiCarlo</span></span></span>, a friend from Jacksonville Beach assisted in preparation, along with my son, Bryan. Scott's lovely young daughter was a big help, also.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDN9ICKwNbVag_LrQpLbfzoDeSrjclh5MRz84k-f9R1qvQzX0frz3kZ_kamlISIRSG7hyphenhyphen8TEDh-6w2T3wjLHX6yKkZ1aQaWLUJOl_RyJcOylti95CWf9xEFyEceEWum7j3H-JVS3u2Md19/s1600-h/000_0229.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319221423735232434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDN9ICKwNbVag_LrQpLbfzoDeSrjclh5MRz84k-f9R1qvQzX0frz3kZ_kamlISIRSG7hyphenhyphen8TEDh-6w2T3wjLHX6yKkZ1aQaWLUJOl_RyJcOylti95CWf9xEFyEceEWum7j3H-JVS3u2Md19/s320/000_0229.jpg" border="0" /></a> It was good to see so many of the men and women enjoy the luncheon. I don't know this man's name, but he was a genuinely good fellow.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZik65xEjKYw1G3nRiVlyUdmQdgz7QxjtyPjs34_aeeDjIvBowH3q1-vH5WV4-2z4lCrEAreRP4cnhDKd6bShIIXOtahza1k0WMS3SytbulX7i7zCzLCfiFa_YZy-qhQrQInPMzZFRspm/s1600-h/000_0234.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319221417896216002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZik65xEjKYw1G3nRiVlyUdmQdgz7QxjtyPjs34_aeeDjIvBowH3q1-vH5WV4-2z4lCrEAreRP4cnhDKd6bShIIXOtahza1k0WMS3SytbulX7i7zCzLCfiFa_YZy-qhQrQInPMzZFRspm/s320/000_0234.jpg" border="0" /></a> There were two patrols of ladies participating in the festivities.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZZrDK77HEA82kLdpVttEG-AelX_TGgFeOscDssR4R7j_s280PoDtjoJrjWKqQ_01TkRiHu0xupdI_Dx-GD08RPSbHRZMX92daJt-Xegcxws072NKhCJxCtC_KuHd6EnE7XPacAGnI5l7/s1600-h/000_0225.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319221405811565826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZZrDK77HEA82kLdpVttEG-AelX_TGgFeOscDssR4R7j_s280PoDtjoJrjWKqQ_01TkRiHu0xupdI_Dx-GD08RPSbHRZMX92daJt-Xegcxws072NKhCJxCtC_KuHd6EnE7XPacAGnI5l7/s320/000_0225.jpg" border="0" /></a> There were spirited exchanges of, "Thank <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">you!"</span> to one another, as this luncheon was their last meal together after two long weekends of training.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUW_eIJEjKw7cD0xUETYM8nxojCc4G7Y5fIwW1t5p2C5mQo_7BJE_2VchzhmYavQdu0mUeel-Y9G_krtbK37s_vtE2f0Xs2W6qqvoO__OuprvLjb9E_0PhSFuMR3Fb2_9fPM_LUWRRQcT/s1600-h/000_0233.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319221396892824146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUW_eIJEjKw7cD0xUETYM8nxojCc4G7Y5fIwW1t5p2C5mQo_7BJE_2VchzhmYavQdu0mUeel-Y9G_krtbK37s_vtE2f0Xs2W6qqvoO__OuprvLjb9E_0PhSFuMR3Fb2_9fPM_LUWRRQcT/s320/000_0233.jpg" border="0" /></a> It is always rewarding to be associated with people who really care and sacrifice their time and efforts for the strengthening of youth. Now that the fish are eaten, I guess I'll have to go catch more. I know! I know! It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it.Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-32240652409865583722009-03-21T23:50:00.000-07:002009-03-26T21:57:18.434-07:00Nature's Nuggets<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_UINHwq4Tp-SngDHRiXwWkLtlPSH2I20CwaHSA5KRlPXlpaoeUC_e32M92NSrE0udoM8wrT01Ao6ACcwTumV5yarrZiHvXHzwCF1gPkjZ7lCojj4T5x345sbF5SnVCgL1KOLm9qkzEp0/s1600-h/IMG_0404%5B2%5D.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316577946892809842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_UINHwq4Tp-SngDHRiXwWkLtlPSH2I20CwaHSA5KRlPXlpaoeUC_e32M92NSrE0udoM8wrT01Ao6ACcwTumV5yarrZiHvXHzwCF1gPkjZ7lCojj4T5x345sbF5SnVCgL1KOLm9qkzEp0/s320/IMG_0404%5B2%5D.JPG" border="0" /></a> The ultimate fisherman's sunrise.<br />(Ellis Cove) Salmon River, NY<br />From Gregory's Gallery<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8q9YpRF3AHYyOT3Ko30-TFJuqTuVHYJdVcQtv46IFDOUisZRwnUoGQlAQH6xsoLrERllCsyTd3QrwRqReL5A7KkzCrwPrWqhJoic9mzbAcjzkVRWFlLSBMbiVGq3El3BdKLxsm5reySMn/s1600-h/sunset+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315861289029686322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8q9YpRF3AHYyOT3Ko30-TFJuqTuVHYJdVcQtv46IFDOUisZRwnUoGQlAQH6xsoLrERllCsyTd3QrwRqReL5A7KkzCrwPrWqhJoic9mzbAcjzkVRWFlLSBMbiVGq3El3BdKLxsm5reySMn/s320/sunset+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Yet, another maritime masterpiece.<br />(From Sunshine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Skyway</span></span></span> Fishing Pier)<br />St. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Petersburg</span></span></span>, Fl.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatGtfRryntvkbXxOvd5VcqAbevMEy9jD1g3LzPcAdROeBAts6diSMci7DnqSwT4PdOW97u0Ehy0uYBiWlPqaG8rrGqURotaU4SvjanQokgueU3l3IXnrNSLVSgPp8RqJsPUw83RT1Vd26/s1600-h/CabelasYSFish+127.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315810946736910530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 204px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatGtfRryntvkbXxOvd5VcqAbevMEy9jD1g3LzPcAdROeBAts6diSMci7DnqSwT4PdOW97u0Ehy0uYBiWlPqaG8rrGqURotaU4SvjanQokgueU3l3IXnrNSLVSgPp8RqJsPUw83RT1Vd26/s320/CabelasYSFish+127.jpg" border="0" /></a> I may never regain the past. With open eyes and heart, I relish the gift of this moment. What lies ahead, surely, shall be another incredible present to cherish. (Yellowstone, 2007)<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKzTry_AOpNvsEHsw3X_EHI1H52cjDLYusnhEtqEx3KE9Z4tH1xaeM2lMjZ6BHmhce2TyXyKxXGWkmhwm_EwVwQxem8T1ugPTpdHpDQHMgIbn0hwgpjrhC_Z6EsCgar7FadO9YMyO1yzp/s1600-h/IMG_0370%5B1%5D.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314506235488421234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKzTry_AOpNvsEHsw3X_EHI1H52cjDLYusnhEtqEx3KE9Z4tH1xaeM2lMjZ6BHmhce2TyXyKxXGWkmhwm_EwVwQxem8T1ugPTpdHpDQHMgIbn0hwgpjrhC_Z6EsCgar7FadO9YMyO1yzp/s320/IMG_0370%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Memo to Florida frogs: </div><div align="center">Beware of Bumpy Logs!!</div><br /><div align="center">****<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_imDOqO-Zi59jTp30X6moSkIpv3mKuihyphenhyphenGTAxuha5BiFHnWad9-Ejcng-aGNZ-Ns5g3mDeK2ERkTrlSMpCgVagKXOLFK2XAz83uj0Y6IRTHr0ley0GjQSPncc9MA36i4xh71MijbSAzM/s1600-h/lift_off_05.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314240483988262466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 232px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk_imDOqO-Zi59jTp30X6moSkIpv3mKuihyphenhyphenGTAxuha5BiFHnWad9-Ejcng-aGNZ-Ns5g3mDeK2ERkTrlSMpCgVagKXOLFK2XAz83uj0Y6IRTHr0ley0GjQSPncc9MA36i4xh71MijbSAzM/s320/lift_off_05.jpg" border="0" /></a>Florida fishing is a blast!! </div></div><div align="center">Shuttle Launch 3/15/09</div><div align="center">****</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhH9kPhsL9VB6poWKcILl9hruipQATj86a9Ei04oQ__YoWAfsW91cCE-38lRqIicl2JPsGRTHJMERL9WObwFqTVdni3C_g4-6Wmdm-mEfOfhz9izD-h_nC0Xj7fTTsd-AMj_KR6SvXL78L/s1600-h/ScannedImage011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313469709241716050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 212px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhH9kPhsL9VB6poWKcILl9hruipQATj86a9Ei04oQ__YoWAfsW91cCE-38lRqIicl2JPsGRTHJMERL9WObwFqTVdni3C_g4-6Wmdm-mEfOfhz9izD-h_nC0Xj7fTTsd-AMj_KR6SvXL78L/s320/ScannedImage011.jpg" border="0" /></a> One moment in time can be a memory for eternity. (View from our campsite, fishing in the Rocky Mountains, Utah)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjil_ZFZ5bTxm3ITmrAXQF-PKvawdTzibauTzaNHfBb3VpOokWaQE24qi0070yvnb7LMsXLGM2v-7KXdbPbCoFmWOJ1VvuMFpD3O0kc0jxbyDlVKJRJnUQGmeBMup_KRwuLoHiknC4FuYbq/s1600-h/Youth+Conference,+Tami,+etc.+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313316176914420754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjil_ZFZ5bTxm3ITmrAXQF-PKvawdTzibauTzaNHfBb3VpOokWaQE24qi0070yvnb7LMsXLGM2v-7KXdbPbCoFmWOJ1VvuMFpD3O0kc0jxbyDlVKJRJnUQGmeBMup_KRwuLoHiknC4FuYbq/s320/Youth+Conference,+Tami,+etc.+001.jpg" border="0" /></a> Regardless of how adults may camouflage it, being young is not easy. (Click on the picture and find the baby birds. Are there three, or are there four?) St. Augustine, Fl.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidKpNmAuyjEzUrQxaUes64tZKIRuq6NiovraFGDzPsHX3XzsnY8-pLnauToP3slvbUfJU9YMEf-iMss4XwRN-yw6ZfzHcpM3Thyu9WHztG7u6009tDbK9q-vwk159dldDlLcVT86Pg_ePz/s1600-h/New+York+08+095.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313304442296361010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidKpNmAuyjEzUrQxaUes64tZKIRuq6NiovraFGDzPsHX3XzsnY8-pLnauToP3slvbUfJU9YMEf-iMss4XwRN-yw6ZfzHcpM3Thyu9WHztG7u6009tDbK9q-vwk159dldDlLcVT86Pg_ePz/s320/New+York+08+095.jpg" border="0" /></a> A fall can bring renewal of worth and clarity of purpose. (Fishing, N.Y.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUAzZFPtbe1oCrh03lgEx4b8WvBAOpO9xmTTvCHd24hkN94NiPff79VFoFCEXonPRLalsFRP4cvlYA_sA6dKptS7acKDstRT2Muz58QWdwWzgZTX3J_eVZhf57xMPow_ZGIAqD8af-s2eW/s1600-h/Lakehouse+Geese+033.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313296521841254706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUAzZFPtbe1oCrh03lgEx4b8WvBAOpO9xmTTvCHd24hkN94NiPff79VFoFCEXonPRLalsFRP4cvlYA_sA6dKptS7acKDstRT2Muz58QWdwWzgZTX3J_eVZhf57xMPow_ZGIAqD8af-s2eW/s320/Lakehouse+Geese+033.jpg" border="0" /></a> Families, unified in focus, cannot fail. (<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Spring Lake) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Folkston</span></span></span></span>,</span> Ga.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGGw57lAijxc_vsYnHUJhVSaGSUHU1kO0iCuMcBvCU8nWPDYUfRyt0eaDOOMyRfr1X8_doBJBkp-h8jzzSjS1Ev7WimE8Q47Zx3LB3DWRMCPBhhVQ30ddcs_CQUtbMQhc-0YeurcGkyj4k/s1600-h/New+York+08+075.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313288424756041202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGGw57lAijxc_vsYnHUJhVSaGSUHU1kO0iCuMcBvCU8nWPDYUfRyt0eaDOOMyRfr1X8_doBJBkp-h8jzzSjS1Ev7WimE8Q47Zx3LB3DWRMCPBhhVQ30ddcs_CQUtbMQhc-0YeurcGkyj4k/s320/New+York+08+075.jpg" border="0" /></a> To embrace the brook we must navigate the stones. (Fishing, N.Y.) </div></div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-13126033669121159352009-03-04T15:42:00.000-08:002009-03-05T05:47:04.642-08:00Carters' Dock IIAs I think back on nights of fishing with family and friends at Vilano Beach Inlet, I am grateful for the adventures we had and the love we shared at the Carters' dock.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPNmyiy_dG3qveqbdllqzfht_6PgtSY6Xa7gixZy_rHixqI1Hk1-utifZFO6iBHVU9U6RmEQCD5WyWJ2frAXrTEm2mKukpeekoN_46lYqS3HXjeIL1l97I1GHCnzPJ5JOnvM2VtU4YZy1M/s1600-h/Irish+and+Spencer+023.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309520274992588354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPNmyiy_dG3qveqbdllqzfht_6PgtSY6Xa7gixZy_rHixqI1Hk1-utifZFO6iBHVU9U6RmEQCD5WyWJ2frAXrTEm2mKukpeekoN_46lYqS3HXjeIL1l97I1GHCnzPJ5JOnvM2VtU4YZy1M/s320/Irish+and+Spencer+023.jpg" border="0" /></a> James Preslar is in the greatest fight of his life, battling pancreatic cancer. I have never known anyone else with the determination and drive he has, even in the face of his hardship. We caught these three Redfish (along with many other smaller fish) in the evening, after he had gone through chemo-therapy earlier in the day.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1uAmxF_aKYpzzrA4I30qUC4rM48glafcJ76lQbFhYqm5oUejNFVdsjxm1BwSHeKqxKf-LYVhQu2DosccflHlTARZE3I39W5TV9wIGvXj80KYx4bZOy42OcA1RRoH5KndfPdiWUjWuf2M4/s1600-h/100_1979.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309513700500221442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1uAmxF_aKYpzzrA4I30qUC4rM48glafcJ76lQbFhYqm5oUejNFVdsjxm1BwSHeKqxKf-LYVhQu2DosccflHlTARZE3I39W5TV9wIGvXj80KYx4bZOy42OcA1RRoH5KndfPdiWUjWuf2M4/s320/100_1979.JPG" border="0" /></a> Kendra landed the biggest of the few octopi we have ever caught with hook and line. As you can tell, the octopus is not on her top ten favorites list.<br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreBStH-SaCwmHCCX6jLcpf8ojx2TPkF0rH9dDFodfk4Ak8DaNT6oCe5XEZKIcjURhAW0L2TFO8Ll7Wv_sdMcLaHe6ljDuJ7V9CIotcFBwHDpqasGq-xMEIqkL5aZDED6GMS0UGj0i_tta/s1600-h/100_0749.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309513696294155010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreBStH-SaCwmHCCX6jLcpf8ojx2TPkF0rH9dDFodfk4Ak8DaNT6oCe5XEZKIcjURhAW0L2TFO8Ll7Wv_sdMcLaHe6ljDuJ7V9CIotcFBwHDpqasGq-xMEIqkL5aZDED6GMS0UGj0i_tta/s320/100_0749.JPG" border="0" /></a> Teancum (our great nephew) landed this Spotted Sea Trout which he immediatetly named, "My Monster Trout". He is thirteen now, and still refers to it by that name.........and, of course it has grown to twenty five pounds. I taught him that if he didn't allow his fish continue to grow, even after he ate them, he would never become a great fisherman. His training is ahead of schedule!<br /><div></div></div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-27311708011525653692009-03-03T06:15:00.000-08:002009-03-04T05:22:13.786-08:00A Very Lucky Penguin<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxv5tR7gO4blHC9hzVv5ELUQ-lCum5Livp6Rkz0MaIG5W9aVq2_IpL7QRN2-cfKohtTnTiGslwCwZJtLsOGiw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>Little "Lucky" will go home to his family and say. "You won't believe what happened to me today!" </p>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-73553489861651015562009-03-02T07:00:00.000-08:002009-03-04T04:58:12.389-08:00Tami Made Alaska Magical - 2004<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271298288312003762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbGV-SRBtHM1PpzOBeyjxjSUFGfjWGSXYIpJ534-Vzdk5E4-9ZK1US_Tf_Gi4q4waJNlP8ZwfALk0Z8dKBKqsIoTYqP1Dz7fWe7dSM2L2wLuXaTsm8FOyYram4uFy-IoBa52d9i1A76-RY/s320/Alaska+2004+017.jpg" border="0" /> <p>******* Kayak fishing at its best!! *******</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEqMW1_cFWQtDZxYjNSsR-r2IRC9pNWPQjXWhM2Dbwh4ewyflN4bM3o8J_Bvb__iNictRzau6nUJVsslyOZHaGvzmskBZpCncPD_6fXCER-0KDhg3bcmvmnvy3R1OmMN2UdcSkUpt-ML_/s1600-h/Alaska+2004+118.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271261684094800546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEqMW1_cFWQtDZxYjNSsR-r2IRC9pNWPQjXWhM2Dbwh4ewyflN4bM3o8J_Bvb__iNictRzau6nUJVsslyOZHaGvzmskBZpCncPD_6fXCER-0KDhg3bcmvmnvy3R1OmMN2UdcSkUpt-ML_/s320/Alaska+2004+118.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Now, that's a mess of fish!! Homer</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFq9KpWFDVfQ7CHS9Y7BgBc5RnnXhsvwhAxyD0ek2UpjznzE_bRomKh875KpuBWTkXCSKipEcSxVDjq4q6fFsfADCh1Q4mC1X0MVPM5OfJ0NFEAz0Ycmnz_pY36K2usfo0Em8tZxtQmiQz/s1600-h/Alaska+2004+131.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271259928792034082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFq9KpWFDVfQ7CHS9Y7BgBc5RnnXhsvwhAxyD0ek2UpjznzE_bRomKh875KpuBWTkXCSKipEcSxVDjq4q6fFsfADCh1Q4mC1X0MVPM5OfJ0NFEAz0Ycmnz_pY36K2usfo0Em8tZxtQmiQz/s320/Alaska+2004+131.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><p>She weighs 125. Fish weighs 150+.</p><br /><p>Tami caught it just for the Halibut!<br /></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpq81QJWCNs3a6U3RkF8eMNpb8T4PQhzwwxKS8O-rLBLoMK4q2yy1Ck9YJTDL3XPnDQGbVatFBykJMMUQ8vZ6BphFkwzDeLoCdm1JnBl9NHXluYXrPOIJmZVsdWltbveteCDUFBlQWKzHk/s1600-h/Alaska+2004+127.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271260666169233026" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpq81QJWCNs3a6U3RkF8eMNpb8T4PQhzwwxKS8O-rLBLoMK4q2yy1Ck9YJTDL3XPnDQGbVatFBykJMMUQ8vZ6BphFkwzDeLoCdm1JnBl9NHXluYXrPOIJmZVsdWltbveteCDUFBlQWKzHk/s320/Alaska+2004+127.jpg" border="0" /></a> The finest day of fishing ever had in Alaska. (Ninilchik)</p><br /><p>I'm thankful for having shared it with my daughter.<br /></p><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271698396367949890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEqcI6FnH3oqlUSdwzcUhCndsiye9Z-sTp3zqpWxcvYRd1ko5g5e6n2YiA24-8n6WfnhXmTfVgGRs6zw4s4nd8KqN7_yEgqNduyRWxc04PcBo5RMldMQr7Q6ci3XGb7rOpbxnabGmISV3/s320/Alaska+2004+072.jpg" border="0" /> ** My friend, Willie, a great fisherman. **<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlwy9p8iyQtCE-XtBwShDMKEaj68ZsJZq9Robp3ZLP2l6cp9qDR-s4fs_JZfOck0kDUexCDl4LE4Gm9lGnDkFwDdeD5AJ7BB_OKLAK66gtRoijE-MIbOLSj79Ysh4dSOp0SKuUhHfuDfZ/s1600-h/Alaska+2004+077.jpg"><span style="font-size:0;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271262802943701858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlwy9p8iyQtCE-XtBwShDMKEaj68ZsJZq9Robp3ZLP2l6cp9qDR-s4fs_JZfOck0kDUexCDl4LE4Gm9lGnDkFwDdeD5AJ7BB_OKLAK66gtRoijE-MIbOLSj79Ysh4dSOp0SKuUhHfuDfZ/s320/Alaska+2004+077.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>On our way to Valdez to try Pink Salmon fishing.</p><p></p><p></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjudRV8l19TN8UCuULdMm9olP6CLQRvXoRkifSAqu1-vN-lNA2KWNOCGCumQz5nNOnDRfVzF-FRqgFgnfNUBIfyDrTPsyIHcZPeb6IOORN8zLDm9S6U1G-TqK2HwfSPI3O6xENz-LkiBj85/s1600-h/Alaska+2004+084.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271254675458566914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjudRV8l19TN8UCuULdMm9olP6CLQRvXoRkifSAqu1-vN-lNA2KWNOCGCumQz5nNOnDRfVzF-FRqgFgnfNUBIfyDrTPsyIHcZPeb6IOORN8zLDm9S6U1G-TqK2HwfSPI3O6xENz-LkiBj85/s320/Alaska+2004+084.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Pinks were had by all! Valdez</p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zxOZOW226rxfu6y7Vuhf2HRYIQJ-hnvpYD7cA0OD4x_GbL0Ot7Qcih0orzGQli5RFe6tPWqceeAgfTDOuPGlX_vQ1q_hnjIwdD5x2Ep7S2YZaxNY29qA8rAfy6U_YW-rxJN-eoTxG6PA/s1600-h/Alaska+2004+075.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271267340397196514" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zxOZOW226rxfu6y7Vuhf2HRYIQJ-hnvpYD7cA0OD4x_GbL0Ot7Qcih0orzGQli5RFe6tPWqceeAgfTDOuPGlX_vQ1q_hnjIwdD5x2Ep7S2YZaxNY29qA8rAfy6U_YW-rxJN-eoTxG6PA/s320/Alaska+2004+075.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><br /><p>I love this place!! Valdez</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzmhTM0J6QyR6ce1kECKFNvtlVJ7nFi2RayGrRGXLUC97vO0XzBLmR_kryykMTZtrSJE8gQ8h-OSn7S3i0s6nRQusOefQWPImIbBvRwR5c8T8Yv6KoX0TwnEPccVkHWF8kmzkjM85lBn2/s1600-h/Alaska+2004+097.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271243386672524978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzmhTM0J6QyR6ce1kECKFNvtlVJ7nFi2RayGrRGXLUC97vO0XzBLmR_kryykMTZtrSJE8gQ8h-OSn7S3i0s6nRQusOefQWPImIbBvRwR5c8T8Yv6KoX0TwnEPccVkHWF8kmzkjM85lBn2/s320/Alaska+2004+097.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thank you, Tami!</p><p>Let's go again!!</p><br /><p></p>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-71940777061799223682009-02-25T20:34:00.000-08:002009-02-27T10:12:19.098-08:00No Fishing Pole Needed!!<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy4pc_b9Ph7GubTCX1oaZybEMn6iLY9LSk4wUNZ_BJz7jenRNoSyhk5jBDjF2JBGcnpoRSjNWDVdphv7mpzXQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p>This video from the web was just too funny not to have all my fishing friends see it! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.</p><p>In south Florida, during my teens, I did experience this phenomenon to a lesser extent. When I was working on a dredge boat during the summer to raise money for school, a friend and I took one of our small boats up a narrow canal at night and had mullet jump into our boat the same way, but, it would take about five minutes to get ten fish. </p><p></p>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-43778299540186761772009-02-25T17:00:00.000-08:002009-02-25T20:08:42.104-08:00Beach House Memories<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Beach house memories are not complete without recalling the many, many seining parties we had with family and friends. I cherish the memories of the times we had on the beach.</span> Many people did lose their nerve, though, when the movie, <em>Jaws</em>, made its debut. Night seining was impossible to organize after that.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonk4Qns1wm3dI-UA_i6ulo5GoW-9eO2KfHp-4d2wx7w7ywyoKMoeJ0SfvGTCmKx9zKVv7R3G1YVycJAL7QT9RKBEX0yIlAfTxYVTrj9uReoQFDL9RaDhwZYlxJMO84pQf1BHJLMnk083Z/s1600-h/ScannedImage005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306927368346820338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 233px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonk4Qns1wm3dI-UA_i6ulo5GoW-9eO2KfHp-4d2wx7w7ywyoKMoeJ0SfvGTCmKx9zKVv7R3G1YVycJAL7QT9RKBEX0yIlAfTxYVTrj9uReoQFDL9RaDhwZYlxJMO84pQf1BHJLMnk083Z/s320/ScannedImage005.jpg" border="0" /></a> The seine always seemed lighter after a successful outing of catching fish while pulling it through the surf.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL38TEq244gam86YcFVn8bnJ0P9fPLOUVSJ4E6ipk1I_abLPFzhV2Kmv5Ru4Cn1PW9ChQZ7C2Ju64rCIBlZNEsYGisJvs1UkKH8xinusPlYMSWnbehD6T-BTnLLPqk2vrxtCOGOUhRm2PC/s1600-h/ScannedImage009_0001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306927360226494290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 231px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL38TEq244gam86YcFVn8bnJ0P9fPLOUVSJ4E6ipk1I_abLPFzhV2Kmv5Ru4Cn1PW9ChQZ7C2Ju64rCIBlZNEsYGisJvs1UkKH8xinusPlYMSWnbehD6T-BTnLLPqk2vrxtCOGOUhRm2PC/s320/ScannedImage009_0001.jpg" border="0" /></a> Billie and I caught these fish in the net. As usual, there was some clowning around taking her picture with Bryan and the fishing pole. Bryan loved the beach as a toddler. He was too small to pull the net, but not afraid to get the fish out of it. Most of the fish in the grass are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sheepshead</span> and Drum.<br /><br /></p><div align="center">****<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNVH54YXQhKEpKQrvhmJ8l30IdqrIpOSEGMg4w_UqwmMQoA2O1RqPdlZmWFORm1crvLne_cDeRPzGemaWrrH2R3FkDRPwXzyNUfxuIJ3l3j7r9KSes67DryFvMH-MSzWMpTvWnCABK2FR/s1600-h/Img14_3%5B1%5D-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292267589660708818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNVH54YXQhKEpKQrvhmJ8l30IdqrIpOSEGMg4w_UqwmMQoA2O1RqPdlZmWFORm1crvLne_cDeRPzGemaWrrH2R3FkDRPwXzyNUfxuIJ3l3j7r9KSes67DryFvMH-MSzWMpTvWnCABK2FR/s320/Img14_3%5B1%5D-1.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><p align="center">Jared, showing Papa how it's done.</p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncPFkgNtKMHrxbJokyL3Qj2P__LiCOKAZHJMp-HBwt4Gt9Hzerd5LE-1i4CudkV7739iupJGuoUDixx52INlZF2ilvaMcTm7EH6aJN_CXQjgDg86qkO0xUU1fn3j6QFjJ0Yl5WGRiXYm1/s1600-h/Img12_2%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292267584340093346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncPFkgNtKMHrxbJokyL3Qj2P__LiCOKAZHJMp-HBwt4Gt9Hzerd5LE-1i4CudkV7739iupJGuoUDixx52INlZF2ilvaMcTm7EH6aJN_CXQjgDg86qkO0xUU1fn3j6QFjJ0Yl5WGRiXYm1/s320/Img12_2%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jared, telling mom how it's done. </p>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-70258396908577393302009-02-19T21:00:00.000-08:002009-03-05T05:51:35.157-08:00The Going Part of FishingGOING fishing is sometimes as exciting as actually fishing. You never know what you will encounter on the trip, especially in Alaska.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309691477511361362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdeB0f15Y1JNgbsaxx0PHnfXeJuwZUKIJxkc8zMUlhbHK7R4PrVqjRawqF8NkDXcXcjqIVhT8WHTUdHXiHa5PS3Q-0QGqnZOdsitPPSs2gEmu8DqK3m0L45Wmo5gODOxbvGFOaZ60G70j/s320/New+York+08+088.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>A little diversion at an ice cream parlor after a long day of casting is always a good thing, especially when your companion is top notch.</p><p align="center">****</p><p align="left"></p><p></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309691471414526098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg66OZWIAn3FCngNDmLlH0uG-4FJ2Yz9ryGTpFoTCsiH02naDSnXZZCne4fFeeQcv1F7FBoeBMG6j3hRMN51gZCUcfRXRcFAU4Of71R3seam4BdgCXoxFtk79ayRy0hzz73kzs5QgGUjho/s320/New+York+08+033.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>In Pulaski, New York, one of the local residents always has this lifesize doll dressed and out by the highway. Sometimes she is Marilyn Monroe, sometimes a mermaid, or maybe a gypsy. Fishermen and tourist often stop to have their picture made with this bit of americana.</p><p align="center">****</p><p></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309691466873635154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJne80yiBagcA8dfr_FU0kXQK3_2IVc_eGJ3imW7BQNpsqdrIev-2QNypy89E28jSJyuBlSFLsyYbt0X8XHIo-BXtwb5xuOpoQA0ktUJ6NNJ5mw3HrfmAo_hyphenhyphenGPo3G7HLAd0aaEBgg-BHP/s320/Alaska+2004+052.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>In Alaska, beauty is not hard to find. Tami's natural beauty blends right in.</p><p align="center">****</p><p></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309691459678874994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 187px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA-PtHaKNxkOXSczP06kuC-PZBKRBlbM2mUFZ7ig2fbtjJZ1Bdj1P7K1G_flaF15zfRKj8Gdmk2HwUqVNNLyQMXUq2aQjN2F-ok7s6YYES__QRsyZNZrGtloWUubQXzrtP_Qw6kVyKOkeo/s320/Alaska+2004+025.jpg" border="0" />In Seward, there is a sealife center worth visiting. This is a sea lion in their very large aquarium. It's like being underwater without getting wet.<br />****<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxI7d7yDCbBI8KASzwQK8_nJsZVNCScEEFy-D6s5tY77OlcYxdLe2UJ0r9eptodR_Qziog4p6pKF_SWWnCWE5foOeZ3R4APeM_Pms4B-c07Y65DEnlz3x15h5sFXJVNMqa5pr2XXSToIXX/s1600-h/scenerywhales%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304758432217265618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxI7d7yDCbBI8KASzwQK8_nJsZVNCScEEFy-D6s5tY77OlcYxdLe2UJ0r9eptodR_Qziog4p6pKF_SWWnCWE5foOeZ3R4APeM_Pms4B-c07Y65DEnlz3x15h5sFXJVNMqa5pr2XXSToIXX/s320/scenerywhales%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Orcas</span></span> are plentiful and playful in Alaska, and seem to be attracted to fishing boats.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYLTPK87-GtoQ86FZmuHU1uYgaEY63h_FzbI9jtgWhjxj5oAPaZgT8bAFUC_xFh0_Jelm4NqYKMoMNZwUTosDkHNypyvWArVyfkyIKL3P400i9q6sgk6Ey0Go84d1WdyZ52gTb8qxobbo/s1600-h/Ethan+in+Alaska+043.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304756968748791042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYLTPK87-GtoQ86FZmuHU1uYgaEY63h_FzbI9jtgWhjxj5oAPaZgT8bAFUC_xFh0_Jelm4NqYKMoMNZwUTosDkHNypyvWArVyfkyIKL3P400i9q6sgk6Ey0Go84d1WdyZ52gTb8qxobbo/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+043.jpg" border="0" /></a> When fish are everywhere, sea lions are often seen doing what sea lions do. Eating fish! They, occasionally, make a game of it.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8NLHomegHCLqTtlE9JQ-uyLZ9MFx0LF6WajP2HVRzN7SQ-qVuJh9EZBnYTas0m7RYj5gwtrPdhaWrM83c-BN3a3uuzkq60r1GTqhk9d7xqn8-hm1XIa_FvQwofrmU9GJ-p5xE-z-mR8d/s1600-h/Ethan+in+Alaska+028.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304755910266570546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8NLHomegHCLqTtlE9JQ-uyLZ9MFx0LF6WajP2HVRzN7SQ-qVuJh9EZBnYTas0m7RYj5gwtrPdhaWrM83c-BN3a3uuzkq60r1GTqhk9d7xqn8-hm1XIa_FvQwofrmU9GJ-p5xE-z-mR8d/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+028.jpg" border="0" /></a> This road sign was at Allison Point, in Valdez. Every day around 5 pm a bear would come out of the woods across the road from the parking lot, find a stringer of fish unattended in the back of a pickup truck, and drag them back into the woods. We heard of no one challenging him.<br /></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_X6NUQwSJYvBChnxe-cpBJoHsn4bth5KDqpwpFhO7Nj7m95H2YMDpv0hH-QlyawrzA92O-dSagTDzMYIwksyeocqqy4a9fusVsYb2rdAuxW5HVInREEUbM6tIuFjeqxoz4hbpMksxjnr/s1600-h/Ethan+in+Alaska+021.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304754133833142146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_X6NUQwSJYvBChnxe-cpBJoHsn4bth5KDqpwpFhO7Nj7m95H2YMDpv0hH-QlyawrzA92O-dSagTDzMYIwksyeocqqy4a9fusVsYb2rdAuxW5HVInREEUbM6tIuFjeqxoz4hbpMksxjnr/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+021.jpg" border="0" /></a> When sights like this are encountered, fishing can wait for just a little while. Bridal Veil Falls, one of many by that name in our country, is right beside the road on the way to Valdez. Click on the photo to see the smiles on Bryan's and Ethan's face, and to feel like you are actually there.<br /><div><div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwKA6wN3E4um_R1ZxJ5OwtFXvULb34WmwWvgE3rElgtQdYiX7vaXGEmweCBZV5LZgnEe9IvThInXPwcMwgxBw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-70745735175532891542009-01-15T19:59:00.000-08:002009-01-15T20:45:45.984-08:00Greg's Fiji Diving PicsMy friend, Greg Reusch (the son) went on a scuba vacation to Fiji. He took beautiful photos while there. Here are a few he shared with me. Click on the pictures to enlarge them for their full impact.<br /><div align="center">****<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291737329278850178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 227px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNYh0m5OGc5-UlheYiCC3170c2KxF2sdpbQ3fcIzxdf3BGDsvncNBICdD7PoVJD1kiUgQr9UTITYTU0zBQufoBZhQv1OzKE8CkMiZ7UNsN11aPfqoHiy_QShx3pRfUMlSa1efhbxMLsey/s320/Figi_Islands_057copy%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbeW7lP9EweM_EWl65ece9DbOllGqTBEkVlpnb-JROsNBRqU7COTEqatuLO3-Ebhh21_eEnSkv5SqIjvDWnMjqY713GcE0oVpa5Yi12NKbAl82f9D5CRG2b3YLQshKgL6IGuDtZXwyCiw/s1600-h/Figi_Islands_batch_3_029_copy%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291738601452961778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbeW7lP9EweM_EWl65ece9DbOllGqTBEkVlpnb-JROsNBRqU7COTEqatuLO3-Ebhh21_eEnSkv5SqIjvDWnMjqY713GcE0oVpa5Yi12NKbAl82f9D5CRG2b3YLQshKgL6IGuDtZXwyCiw/s320/Figi_Islands_batch_3_029_copy%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja54TJMmn-g_c_WnmrKklyBPhe8llYWz-tLqFH5b5s9D4LDQe4CqAty8YFhMvzWnE7LyvRiV_9X4tlfL2ujIeaDRKYzwpchopHfrnGSCA-zAD2_3G-jip9yflaOYDhiO8zWzsURCdbeh4f/s1600-h/Figi_Islands_batch_2_100_copy%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291738593161703538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja54TJMmn-g_c_WnmrKklyBPhe8llYWz-tLqFH5b5s9D4LDQe4CqAty8YFhMvzWnE7LyvRiV_9X4tlfL2ujIeaDRKYzwpchopHfrnGSCA-zAD2_3G-jip9yflaOYDhiO8zWzsURCdbeh4f/s320/Figi_Islands_batch_2_100_copy%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcIhrbtO1x-SxnxCOfSb4ZCoBxxOS79Yt3VnGDpO-I0s28NOZPH_NrMaQeDCYiVKBn6p1WFa4i_Cm96SnDVocC5icUzPrycEsVDzoeHAEZMEGqEn99h1DfU9cl8snQeRlGigluVJlAmYk/s1600-h/Figi_Islands_batch_2_084_copy%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291737337102090050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcIhrbtO1x-SxnxCOfSb4ZCoBxxOS79Yt3VnGDpO-I0s28NOZPH_NrMaQeDCYiVKBn6p1WFa4i_Cm96SnDVocC5icUzPrycEsVDzoeHAEZMEGqEn99h1DfU9cl8snQeRlGigluVJlAmYk/s320/Figi_Islands_batch_2_084_copy%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8s4OmYHtYQC_aF4T55QkJqiSxRpPwGcnRFipUQSYvceKQjE5WKk5lNdr2lB9T8ii7arPdWpYQHPZRocv-2IlsjkHmXsDjtxzQw7QkW-W19sdPABvcY22GaZrVtxhETIO2dAcria_eM5_U/s1600-h/Figi_Islands_batch_2_006_copy%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291737327522851202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8s4OmYHtYQC_aF4T55QkJqiSxRpPwGcnRFipUQSYvceKQjE5WKk5lNdr2lB9T8ii7arPdWpYQHPZRocv-2IlsjkHmXsDjtxzQw7QkW-W19sdPABvcY22GaZrVtxhETIO2dAcria_eM5_U/s320/Figi_Islands_batch_2_006_copy%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0nIm6aBBdeVG8IWaoKjaLntb1aseZ2jUeOM8TvGaY9JEXRhfg5cLdxFJ-NZyk5SQUAcEdUU6Bn_Z2zAc_HeHApX98LYi9i-HcE5pjnuicZa3mZsZtVbJtutgONsY3tHIDx91AzBDWIlm/s1600-h/Figi_Islands_batch_2_092_copy%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291737327054051954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0nIm6aBBdeVG8IWaoKjaLntb1aseZ2jUeOM8TvGaY9JEXRhfg5cLdxFJ-NZyk5SQUAcEdUU6Bn_Z2zAc_HeHApX98LYi9i-HcE5pjnuicZa3mZsZtVbJtutgONsY3tHIDx91AzBDWIlm/s320/Figi_Islands_batch_2_092_copy%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> Thanks, Greg, for sharing with us. Fantastic!! <div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-29699969480895914362009-01-15T05:37:00.000-08:002009-01-17T06:49:01.723-08:00We'll Go Where?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MJCKfOYTmkRPaNggrAvyR8Qx-4MUTWpZc9EVJC_0W3i-umf6QXO2PtZ5vkI6VKv8miJUgAc5py8quHShnc6QuuaQxMX2Ms9N-VHnUCxh5B7AOWiHFtJhlKzKJqKAL5Ln_suZyDsciyu-/s1600-h/atlspade%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292274502981420322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MJCKfOYTmkRPaNggrAvyR8Qx-4MUTWpZc9EVJC_0W3i-umf6QXO2PtZ5vkI6VKv8miJUgAc5py8quHShnc6QuuaQxMX2Ms9N-VHnUCxh5B7AOWiHFtJhlKzKJqKAL5Ln_suZyDsciyu-/s320/atlspade%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><em>Our Final Quest</em></strong> <div align="center"><div align="center">When we have reached that distant shore,<br />We'll still be friends; and what is more.<br />I'll have my fishing rods and bait<br />Prepared behind the Pearly Gate.<br />At Spirit Lake we'll wet our lines.<br />I'm sure the fish will be divine.<br />But, please, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pray tell! I've got to know!</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">There, at the place where we will go,</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Will Angel Fish be caught that day?</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Or, will we catch a Devil Ray?</span> </div><em>Copyright - Gordon Hand</em><br />****<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"><br /></span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291526294145607714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 174px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-8Fpdf1RHCtfBelsr38WT6lZcLa1FVaxbIAF-TkDSgERHW3n9qVKcbAY-QiWrGdQSmFIAtOmEbYLswWWTmdzjq6Sq7SPIzyr8lxuMCxjJdEelCA4fueETV_Mqc4aE6V_E0oyQIa8MdIT/s320/p1%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></span> </div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-82376284175824800702009-01-07T19:01:00.000-08:002010-01-24T03:50:48.636-08:00Lamar Became A Star - 2008Billie made the long drive to New York with me in 2008. It was the first time I have ever had her at my side on a long distance fishing adventure. We were delighted to have our niece, Megan, come along. We picked Lamar up at the Syracuse airport. Billie and Megan did not participate in fishing, but, they had a great time exploring and encouraging Lamar and me to catch the big ones.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOz3X8gkb__WblOKFC0YL-m2erhZZxZmO1gfqkcFokwd6TY3buW5Jo5BEwWHOG3jv_J5bg6otrneGm3R1KRHx9z_dQv7xFJs4VfYtC4g9jjMORgP-pXqNDg94DoW5UK2Fde8QFY3jAHhJ/s1600-h/New+York+08+030.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288766082998387874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOz3X8gkb__WblOKFC0YL-m2erhZZxZmO1gfqkcFokwd6TY3buW5Jo5BEwWHOG3jv_J5bg6otrneGm3R1KRHx9z_dQv7xFJs4VfYtC4g9jjMORgP-pXqNDg94DoW5UK2Fde8QFY3jAHhJ/s320/New+York+08+030.jpg" /></a> Some stretches of the Salmon River were a challenge to navigate in waders.<br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zVrLESWMRJSnUoknG9hk-Kj70vGGCdyHtdF81P6BlUj4M6CapDoODKQdWtUXqCcx969EmIKY5kzbjpFkGDVPyntsHQcN8G3UDCO4heQrBTQXOUNSybWQiUntLnmyiqojOioFIyiDQemu/s1600-h/New+York+08+112.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288766065658213890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zVrLESWMRJSnUoknG9hk-Kj70vGGCdyHtdF81P6BlUj4M6CapDoODKQdWtUXqCcx969EmIKY5kzbjpFkGDVPyntsHQcN8G3UDCO4heQrBTQXOUNSybWQiUntLnmyiqojOioFIyiDQemu/s320/New+York+08+112.jpg" /></a> Where the river was wide it, virtually, called to those passing by, "Come, enjoy yourself!" And, many did.<br /><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288766070706365778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2qPu9_mxlD4g9bsRGGOevLPjl8xv6vDR_zbfFl_EpGq0ElK9oqaY8-tuMIBEuCaTfVYMPGXNKLR3qoYdWy_3FR2wCLqvZzjQfmQnmIYlt22upC0JcAatKYzkoe-eiuXMwtpRFVj63tyk/s320/New+York+08+111.jpg" />In the main river, hooking-up was easy. Hooking-up and landing was a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">challenge</span>. My nephew, Lamar had determination as he learned the ropes of the river. He is a fine fishing companion.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCaYM5GAH_tL5c7Fxlv92shwNxEXX7sYypQP6Xe0ONz1Nr3T-LZIPnRr451mZvtHJ94s76YgeSJ-jrSCl8FzATY4IqUaVNp5cJXyczfO__yPk9NG4bOIQidbyFoB6U35-j0CEp5pTgqJi/s1600-h/New+York+08+130.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288758774741451730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCaYM5GAH_tL5c7Fxlv92shwNxEXX7sYypQP6Xe0ONz1Nr3T-LZIPnRr451mZvtHJ94s76YgeSJ-jrSCl8FzATY4IqUaVNp5cJXyczfO__yPk9NG4bOIQidbyFoB6U35-j0CEp5pTgqJi/s320/New+York+08+130.jpg" /></a> In the end he was rewarded for his can-do attitude.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6DZEx-NHI3ISLOyOYrJtYW_HlId6yX9IYnkyBb-ncp3evz8fJuZMq32OQ0dutJpGpVGxA1WISUKXeafN80UCckEwnPdc7dpWyDYIuCB9qIKaxtB_4ToJbhyphenhyphenIYx8FCCLM7TAOtueq00Zyk/s1600-h/New+York+08+128.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288758759877450082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6DZEx-NHI3ISLOyOYrJtYW_HlId6yX9IYnkyBb-ncp3evz8fJuZMq32OQ0dutJpGpVGxA1WISUKXeafN80UCckEwnPdc7dpWyDYIuCB9qIKaxtB_4ToJbhyphenhyphenIYx8FCCLM7TAOtueq00Zyk/s320/New+York+08+128.jpg" /></a> We enjoyed our time together so much that we plan to do it again in 2009.</div><div align="center">****</div><div></div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288755915524422386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHhYp9ol6_iXQdo6WaZuu-LX_e8oLGq6FDO1eIoiJsA0mO5Z5Rh9EZfWCgeiU7bvtW6CVJfbK7VzABatzO6h4SRJl69RKobHBBIBlD6Kyg-w3Sweay2MZE3Ri-yuS5sucBdViPczM4oHx/s320/New+York+08+089.jpg" /> The sign says fishing's great, and, they never wet a hook! But, they are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">soul mates</span>, forever.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcTyEKzfMiIX9_6ZIBcSgH4C0eGGTN9BvjFw7BUdUITxeaCdULJGt85Ldrj2_hR9jupD24IeIoRzcOotqtjYc9J6IM2arLLGyumq7Rd1XKXJ7R7vR5F88glCQgF2pNOprQsLf_N1TqWPES/s1600-h/New+York+08+081.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288758758737925202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcTyEKzfMiIX9_6ZIBcSgH4C0eGGTN9BvjFw7BUdUITxeaCdULJGt85Ldrj2_hR9jupD24IeIoRzcOotqtjYc9J6IM2arLLGyumq7Rd1XKXJ7R7vR5F88glCQgF2pNOprQsLf_N1TqWPES/s320/New+York+08+081.jpg" /></a> Waterfalls are always an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">enjoyable</span></span></span> diversion.</div><div></div><div></div><div align="center">****</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXEOu5bbDNul1Zd1URGNISQh-6KqL41IG-3sFKAVqHyCztBaRr-eyA_T_zK8bKkGLSXoA5XLCPHTK7SFbZtMrYXJkdkSUMrz8VHAGMBuMukHRHeMKEUPnBZ8jYkCxO8hTgnTtTlgX5aNZd/s1600-h/New+York+08+117.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288758747105961570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXEOu5bbDNul1Zd1URGNISQh-6KqL41IG-3sFKAVqHyCztBaRr-eyA_T_zK8bKkGLSXoA5XLCPHTK7SFbZtMrYXJkdkSUMrz8VHAGMBuMukHRHeMKEUPnBZ8jYkCxO8hTgnTtTlgX5aNZd/s320/New+York+08+117.jpg" /></a> We caught BIG Kings in this little turn in the Orwell Brook.<br /><div></div><div><div></div><div align="center">****</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiqWA1YuEKUeX4RqiPkuj3MCNCsyYCfaqrT2I_ximynnzRXAx_NyNxMxyYmTNId_v3MUXEYlTyttrouWVImde6KMBaKZobu7Ws8UylkLwRl3OuEl0LcZRkYwYtOffynp1qzaKrPG0izU3/s1600-h/New+York+08+094.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288755922727811474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiqWA1YuEKUeX4RqiPkuj3MCNCsyYCfaqrT2I_ximynnzRXAx_NyNxMxyYmTNId_v3MUXEYlTyttrouWVImde6KMBaKZobu7Ws8UylkLwRl3OuEl0LcZRkYwYtOffynp1qzaKrPG0izU3/s320/New+York+08+094.jpg" /></a> Salmon River Falls, a jewel in the backwoods.<br /><div></div><div></div><div align="center">****</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288755953769557586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtCpFcEb4x9TDWDmBJ_Fpuij31LdpNEfbppTK8yoZbnxgCCAsJZIyBX0n9boJPlm0W8P_GmGb7kECJNGKGUyOC4D6zm272XH9aHLH9XG41T7yHqPvU1yewJXkUxQUKeMoWjURt7MTxYU8/s320/New+York+08+074.jpg" /></div><div>Yes, Billie will always be my greatest catch! She never says, "Don't go." to anything I want to do. My best friend, and eternal love is welcome to go with me, anytime!</div><div></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">****</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEgi45KYFMJ_xgTOOpZX5ZCzG19YIIxqtPQ6z5XuXZdfyAIn_Vbmn9e0szbxs-t3hGy_pkHQDs_mVLbF4ygEMFfiK2GYIPeNexiJcPsNA41-GC_w8Vp8HoDw_QdjpCLzB_vlIx76uFyXH_/s1600-h/New+York+08+103.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288755909451997314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEgi45KYFMJ_xgTOOpZX5ZCzG19YIIxqtPQ6z5XuXZdfyAIn_Vbmn9e0szbxs-t3hGy_pkHQDs_mVLbF4ygEMFfiK2GYIPeNexiJcPsNA41-GC_w8Vp8HoDw_QdjpCLzB_vlIx76uFyXH_/s320/New+York+08+103.jpg" /></a> <em>What is Real?</em></div><div align="center">After all the fishing's done, </div><div align="center">And, I have had my fun,</div><div align="center">Hand in hand we'll have a chat, </div><div align="center">Of this and, then, of that.</div><div align="center">Leaving rod and fishing reel, </div><div align="center">I'll tell you how I feel.</div><div align="center">"Nothing stands an inch above </div><div align="center">Our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">never ending</span> love."</div><div align="center">****</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-4598603719547381402009-01-05T20:33:00.001-08:002009-01-07T21:52:35.416-08:00Braden Braves Alaska - 2006<div align="left">Two Thousand Six was a terrific year to be in Alaska. Having my friend, James, my son-in-law Jim, and especially my grandson, Braden with me made the trip perfect. It was one of those years when our timing was right. The salmon were running. The halibut (even though they were not giants) were biting. Life was good.<br /><br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288047924486819730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzopJZp_qKLc8mszhnvjyOtcMShLmgTWsQbCjSzfxf5EjeUrIy8h4wDOyP83UfntguPtVb5Dbzx9vmAse3tPmANkm3qP-FNxeFvvvfp061zUx47LWfWHOJpA0Nl11nlcBgKERhaR9Nt8rl/s320/IMG_0236.JPG" border="0" /> James and I arrived three days early so that we could travel to the Copper Valley for the Sockeye Salmon run. We caught our limits each day, and, still had time to explore. The scenery south of Glenallen is beautiful.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288041343433170434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_VOEZrKNXikdeM3xXZvqYhwIgcSBm7XoY4igKp2YSEM6IaI7ccAzWk1SlQZLcX47svMApPzv2DAyFgW9GNHKnyWSgX-X63OcA1nb61nQbESGeU63YmQg4m0X_foipsCNj0umTpCRbnZt/s320/IMG_0258.JPG" border="0" /> We found snow alongside the road, and, could not resist a little snowball entertainment.<br /><div align="center">****<br /></div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288041343340981826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcl06pj62eMnlOuNiUrM7fp6UqeZWcEOoTyPvI8Fo9jBTagBjjgypRQ-m_oRLtc63_T0l0aQcRIsZWoX7JfcltWTYq_CcKC9OlV4IoZX-pqwVNIljXMgzGpfRf_PrLU3LHs_MYzilfJNwo/s320/IMG_0214.JPG" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqQodrRFrgPSuRyhMPgDQYFdECPPp359vzuzYGhPKnT6s4AfQZgYIv6yNdT3L4JhKc2ZU3TrUPWDBg_r5fjCWvzRkKEdT7fGCXgcjUU07FhO7_ghP77FSMt_R9huAnFHx1rWnhabsztdt/s1600-h/IMG_0217.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288047928019661634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqQodrRFrgPSuRyhMPgDQYFdECPPp359vzuzYGhPKnT6s4AfQZgYIv6yNdT3L4JhKc2ZU3TrUPWDBg_r5fjCWvzRkKEdT7fGCXgcjUU07FhO7_ghP77FSMt_R9huAnFHx1rWnhabsztdt/s320/IMG_0217.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sunsets were what you might expect in a frontier like Alaska. These two shots were taken about eleven o'clock at night. The sun would rise again about three o'clock. It never got dark enough to need a flashlight.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288051522329124786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMQ-xS51qFzJGO2On-J3qWKmUKAAvkLM0bEeY5G1DcQIKgRzcZagpirkH4AhMvafL8mvmK2fW8wUK-9xCnzN6dFQv47hxwYsGKH9MTp7NaPUbJehLchehkJ0WeLyuvlg4M9GhIJHMsFgCX/s320/IMG_0294.JPG" border="0" />Down, out <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">of</span> the mountains, we discovered wild brilliant <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">beau ques, arranged by the Master Florist.</span><br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288039390111380146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAf6JpVt-CyxuwP_DT5fSZSby9FHMeLmum3t-b5tC2XuQmoF2eCdnSccAuQjdmjSPPxYmzl8beP88Tedumcv11PrXypno-bsjau5DJwslIleHX80jG60qDMtWAMnl8fBrUhVlbpMz9gfZA/s320/IMG_0283.JPG" border="0" />The Klutina River provided exciting times catching Sockeye (Red) Salmon.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288047906515017634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGoORaDB5rZ8WP-kv28sUVbaxOdBdpbc1BKXYZxjyLPEvIEy8_d8LoCH3VJQFbZsYNe2do5UGhBE-KuPNWrSUPzNKhuhn9mJpuZK3YGpFz-xe_M3Gv5B5S2Mu6Z2jSYwYZr5i3uyk804_z/s320/IMG_0235.JPG" border="0" />We even stumbled onto the Alaska Pipeline while we explored primitive backroads.<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJAWNQ9qrSGHz-Xm-y1_GRwJHjbKIyD4r2LsxzWD0FeeP_YsPkVb6bv9Ysr474Ehaa2FECT818ICmUlSxUPb9HGvkHojZEViAllk9Rwb13oxTZZC_I70_Slwr7XBW4NihEex0ojrLabjv/s1600-h/James+Wrecked.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288039387747538434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJAWNQ9qrSGHz-Xm-y1_GRwJHjbKIyD4r2LsxzWD0FeeP_YsPkVb6bv9Ysr474Ehaa2FECT818ICmUlSxUPb9HGvkHojZEViAllk9Rwb13oxTZZC_I70_Slwr7XBW4NihEex0ojrLabjv/s320/James+Wrecked.jpg" border="0" /></a> James found time to clown around on an old wrecked car that had tumbled down an embankment.<br /><div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXEqXLDBzNQVrwMAWdcepIT3uHzqjUo_nZL2nJeoqUWRZdr6zc0nbXU-YR3s8BMEQ-EHr3ChNPfvc3Afyo_J6z5rhhHkNICQFQlFLNmnPeBW39AL_DNFyjXmo7qRUVikVUWWXViodgdhi/s1600-h/IMG_0222.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288039383324875810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXEqXLDBzNQVrwMAWdcepIT3uHzqjUo_nZL2nJeoqUWRZdr6zc0nbXU-YR3s8BMEQ-EHr3ChNPfvc3Afyo_J6z5rhhHkNICQFQlFLNmnPeBW39AL_DNFyjXmo7qRUVikVUWWXViodgdhi/s320/IMG_0222.JPG" border="0" /></a> One of the oddities in Alaska is the multitude of storage houses, designed to keep the locals' supply of meat out of reach of bears. The houses are built very strong for that purpose, and, need no refrigiration through the winter. Outside elements make a great natural freezer.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288047915779524594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7guPfYhSpJUQxivnwijBY_8NyeqrQRs5NPgR0LLsqwPlqBFVCv6JzbOUHDRIa8GYHeFlYJQUAOPE-J7MSFfF7AMZUkbM6-mDxv2f9mgIpJL70EQjfPoBLfqybUREfYxPhxHPONYyIso2F/s320/DSCF0883.JPG" border="0" /> Jim and Brady arrived in Anchorage. We picked them up at the airport and drove to our cabin on the Kenai Peninsula.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288039383048073090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nl-7xLiU9efpSm23QPQtoNyT6JArERehjC8behO3L9NLrsL-0L276Um9lgf5M0pqFGUwXb6Ok_CmjC7TZwc6uGSa4Bt_dAmGa4R9NgLi8XZxbMv2Qpas2RY4rswJ3uXKs1-tYGJLh3B7/s320/Moose.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288041330719189298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GVrFivB5ld4RzDsx3tiO-5a0IM2K3FHLvAAqm_LKXkvlB7UsfEsHF68N_dSceppg2WdwoGgaDeZUlcqioxhU-W3Ye8xqmIwpZirGfFGupRrjwA8w8G-bhGs0G_9Z1qInBAKxYjjC__vA/s320/IMG_0335.JPG" border="0" />Wildlife was abundant, from large to small. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF1d679x_T0WVsFszbl4G31KPTOgPtU2JYvNjVTJ05jjwAjTOyW55BQHbIaDSKMOOquNOLK2xMwWdXbcjCEtrMUF-UG9XmWHY47NeR7TsqkoIIVqY4gI3-5mWVdWWtbzQTOetevTXUDhU/s1600-h/QD0051001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288039379286894162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF1d679x_T0WVsFszbl4G31KPTOgPtU2JYvNjVTJ05jjwAjTOyW55BQHbIaDSKMOOquNOLK2xMwWdXbcjCEtrMUF-UG9XmWHY47NeR7TsqkoIIVqY4gI3-5mWVdWWtbzQTOetevTXUDhU/s320/QD0051001.JPG" border="0" /></a> Our cabin even had an outside hottub. Jim and Brady could not resist a picture opportunity.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288035968725667666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggf_pYMSA6W6XRBJWrtYGaX3dgS30YxC76AymmGhfyiOG4nN3DSIAGjdr6fvwMn-5hvMwZDubxk4o44b8KhDZGrUuP8s5dWa8bhLHKJL-T5UC8kmy3TKRiHUFNGjzDcxo_xvL7MXdKx9gt/s320/Brady+%26+Papa+catch+Sockeye.jpg" border="0" /> It was off to the Russian River at the first opportunity. Braden got an assist in landing his, first ever, Sockeye.<br /><div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwQXum-o8sz6nAnDvhEAeYHWPLDB8crBfnNivalyxHSrf7D05EHd1B4gxiA7TaS9khSqb_pfI2QEZIxUr3M4yN0e64tLFnPLufoO_WBJm897o7BS3R2ZchdYCzt3ZfXDyO877aUokkkI-/s1600-h/Brady+%26+Jim+Russian+River.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288037767891570834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcwQXum-o8sz6nAnDvhEAeYHWPLDB8crBfnNivalyxHSrf7D05EHd1B4gxiA7TaS9khSqb_pfI2QEZIxUr3M4yN0e64tLFnPLufoO_WBJm897o7BS3R2ZchdYCzt3ZfXDyO877aUokkkI-/s320/Brady+%26+Jim+Russian+River.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jim and Braden, the proud fishermen!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxSNh134Tphq6_mbwx-2NyYXaaSskXwqzuHbgndylpU_sIEMIw-Uq_YpPOm_mIB7DK1rUikj9hrQXkJj9yptUjnTuEl2Hu1GJmpCQ_kGkM6SjSrBOkfp0C0c7UfxGh853PgKiyZdx5lbG/s1600-h/QD00510172.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288037770626193490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilxSNh134Tphq6_mbwx-2NyYXaaSskXwqzuHbgndylpU_sIEMIw-Uq_YpPOm_mIB7DK1rUikj9hrQXkJj9yptUjnTuEl2Hu1GJmpCQ_kGkM6SjSrBOkfp0C0c7UfxGh853PgKiyZdx5lbG/s320/QD00510172.jpg" border="0" /></a> Is it legal to have so much fun?<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288037778098213170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 258px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh28NTLzblMf2jk7kiP-4SEbwmgM0qY2on3_nQAgxlWdInqOmudE-qfZr_laRD9WHP9eGQyBxYBpAbFK3GkF9z1v1HReC3gDpH0BoZEOGgO5Ov8VKXValaZsnEDNkpv_gKZ0VwXsxfUJRhH/s320/IMG_0336.JPG" border="0" /> There's always a payment to be made for having fun. I was impressed that Jim, always, worked hard when work was necessary.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHZujL_gNWGBWG-Yif7sUrf6SHZMgv9wnEWagQfj8KRlmgrCHQ6DH_4cx7roGwP0qrc1ByVp0jXL65VALeIwIX0huWoGqQ6RjB_3NVIIY0ROFDzLy5y0B8Kc_Cc9dAEujNJuYC9L2lRh6/s1600-h/IMG_0321.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288037764889559410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHZujL_gNWGBWG-Yif7sUrf6SHZMgv9wnEWagQfj8KRlmgrCHQ6DH_4cx7roGwP0qrc1ByVp0jXL65VALeIwIX0huWoGqQ6RjB_3NVIIY0ROFDzLy5y0B8Kc_Cc9dAEujNJuYC9L2lRh6/s320/IMG_0321.JPG" border="0" /></a> We had warm days and cool days. Jim and his shadow (Braden) endured the elements.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288035976027276082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6p-o8PCVg53urBGlNXfFE_zM8SD3AtHE7lSU46RHR1B0FWcLxjuIafNR8Ntu7vYeZGoMOH9dhsVYbMWKXksatfpd2i1J4DAqOGdqqk_bMFismZYrzz3F1xrXKk4ADmd6lyhfgLotQo0D/s320/IMG_0324.JPG" border="0" /> Halibut fishing was enjoyed by all aboard the Nautilus II. </div><div></div><div><div></div><div align="center">****</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vtvgh4-jNLzZYsbRfwC42cBXs0Sn6QTUvvWMOo52PK8-54_mYI9vnYqi1cw_XkkNHEUSB-8wjEkaVSx2RsGj2YFootl0LOC6QfKglO0Xr8AA0KF_FpdvhOCz8jKXijQ-dmh-xj4uGyLT/s1600-h/IMG_0331.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288035983297001906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vtvgh4-jNLzZYsbRfwC42cBXs0Sn6QTUvvWMOo52PK8-54_mYI9vnYqi1cw_XkkNHEUSB-8wjEkaVSx2RsGj2YFootl0LOC6QfKglO0Xr8AA0KF_FpdvhOCz8jKXijQ-dmh-xj4uGyLT/s320/IMG_0331.JPG" border="0" /></a> Braden was a terrific fisherman with great determination.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLP360U6uZITkGhXERWk-JRaagktDvQ3bsNVRBUmbbi0K-RAdIbQHg7wciZvlZv1ey134tN72Gc76pfG6nFTOsteLIrM3cRiUW2qC3AcFWy6sU-OUZ6kjEkTxhHmsl1G2WRxnbaWWIGYe/s1600-h/QD0051024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288035983675069074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLP360U6uZITkGhXERWk-JRaagktDvQ3bsNVRBUmbbi0K-RAdIbQHg7wciZvlZv1ey134tN72Gc76pfG6nFTOsteLIrM3cRiUW2qC3AcFWy6sU-OUZ6kjEkTxhHmsl1G2WRxnbaWWIGYe/s320/QD0051024.JPG" border="0" /></a> The deck hands were very impressed with Brady's attitude.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288035968197311362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 258px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tgRBS7GpFhZXhiF3eKC4zSRNLZz0xqk2LEkzU80YJtFos-yjaiTEMCZh3oWPZGmsRLmZ6tipvnQMqPGMhgvvlCLRJeWGZcD-7mwthqBrkEPiSSh5xJeD68Co_Ux7BdycdUp5yj_PxgKi/s320/IMG_0348.JPG" border="0" /> On our trip back to Anchorage, we stopped to photograph this herd of wild mountain goats. You never know what wildlife you will see in Alaska. Everyone should get to go at least once a year!<br /><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-67413733815460197392009-01-01T10:52:00.000-08:002009-02-24T04:36:21.445-08:00It Rocks at Carters' DockThe hospitality of Melvin and Sharon Carter is enjoyed by many. They, graciously, allow many friends, and friends' friends to invade their space. In St. Augustine, a multitude of fishermen, "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">fisherwomen</span></span>" and "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">fisherkids</span></span>"</span> have felt the joy of their friendship. We are, all, fortunate to know them.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286403553127451202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQu79__mqjJfeZVw7KBZ_-yM_3vhMT0O-QF1JXsGeH9-eLu4dysi5ggPl6u5tZyBcTfDRgpion3zfdfcYvF1tK9fyKDlj5DdO61yM5DlTwax2JyBU-RCHxfOMyeXCRpxNCUjWomj0Fy4Q/s320/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+006.jpg" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPlj5uUIAYyQuHgLaXeX5KyWMQ182OulSrYlRSdzNG318Wf6tLfxjhODELYd3rpvC6OmuZWzFTqkg9kqQh7sqmKxBXTlyjSj_DwO-yM1V7B-kIn2hHUc7gUunYwXHV4BeeSw4EM1dvsdq/s1600-h/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286403554089766354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPlj5uUIAYyQuHgLaXeX5KyWMQ182OulSrYlRSdzNG318Wf6tLfxjhODELYd3rpvC6OmuZWzFTqkg9kqQh7sqmKxBXTlyjSj_DwO-yM1V7B-kIn2hHUc7gUunYwXHV4BeeSw4EM1dvsdq/s320/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+005.jpg" border="0" /></a> The view from the dock at sunrise and early morning. Night fishing is especially enjoyable because of the floodlights illuminating the water. Many times the water takes on the appearance of a sea aquarium.<br /><div><div><div><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300540194574219090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheW-k459rC2a_dayUuak8NI1KVNXaLmj7ASpgN50V6Y9oIUHE1pjFJ-HBsZG9-x9KYRajWuKFmkT2sH4KyjdghUNQyUAs99XX7V2XHTvT0IN9UFNqs_bpkFgYYL9Byqs1A0ZITjEVM_IAG/s320/red+in+cooler.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2TQAUQNXI5Z-wzeM8kLrES5CUF2GuSU5qTkDpbg9QOlVDQ63d9q-Y3UDdkxh5hDZ_pIgD2-VQ-uj4B_4gRHqZKOIg8rdKCx63NkFp925iYEIzfFU0ZPUVpU0hnBrb6wvKL6q9ol4UkN9/s1600-h/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286402686814413826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2TQAUQNXI5Z-wzeM8kLrES5CUF2GuSU5qTkDpbg9QOlVDQ63d9q-Y3UDdkxh5hDZ_pIgD2-VQ-uj4B_4gRHqZKOIg8rdKCx63NkFp925iYEIzfFU0ZPUVpU0hnBrb6wvKL6q9ol4UkN9/s320/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+007.jpg" border="0" /></a> There are plenty of BIG fish and little fish in the river. Sometimes they won't fit in the cooler. Other times, the smaller ones create memories for the kids. Granddaughters, Jenna, Kendra and Carlee enjoy the unusual "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Lookdown</span></span> Fish". It gets its name from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">downward slope</span> of its face, eyes to mouth. Many people call them <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Moonfish</span></span> because of their round shape, and silver color. </div><div align="center">****<br /></div><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300540202432210642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRJHGYGwc4PZuDtoo95QdjIQxZGkHjXv_xvq2qRxXIoc2c3poZznq-FzwqhXR2ENrdSjBBNHJd7vuPAGZA1Xg9AqVN1sUvkaGh_0t0Qn38nsVCwKWiV__WiEBa7191mLCm1M2-Z4iT8MD/s320/DSCF3163_2%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300540204724375602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDHoM3igFth7z43-VWnSpPncn43TO8IFQ0Xb2ApmP0yY_uw3uZyOt3DgmPWviyOODg9JQ4IaAqhLYKaE_j74m_CSSjQigahczRr54Mq_vvNALri3DRzTegHdQsUuGla2zK1DsG8FZzUKXR/s320/DSCF3173_2%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>When the youngsters, like Jared, decide that it's time for a rest, you will still find the "hardcore" fishermen, like his uncle Bryan, still <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">catchin</span>' em<br /></div><div><div></div><div align="center">****</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300540197252085522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 252px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiwznfH5zC2sU7uY5H12G90-PoGIUWiRdtSLntOpYFw9isSuFqb_8JXbMI8KOPYpDrfIcaECCiNEVjaMXqH7kwE7PrL6inCkIopiBBF9Z1K1G_Rfu79EfrH5i280U1bLqgay_Ak6HhF7R/s320/DSCF3183_2%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Traci's family doesn't get to come often, but they make evenings of fishing even more enjoyable when they are here. </div><div align="center">****</div><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzsaQWLHwJW6W6qS1JaBHPtSrL6EvpIPozdVjVytUSIo03igIY3aKC9CXZoz8Y2yaNIcrWklJND8WIerIzI3aLfd2-O1pwCQ9K80hYxi8zkgzemh6Lc53bajqKU7KKLW9VNAIyNgb0pYDS/s1600-h/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286402689403958738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzsaQWLHwJW6W6qS1JaBHPtSrL6EvpIPozdVjVytUSIo03igIY3aKC9CXZoz8Y2yaNIcrWklJND8WIerIzI3aLfd2-O1pwCQ9K80hYxi8zkgzemh6Lc53bajqKU7KKLW9VNAIyNgb0pYDS/s320/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBaSKlkh5OfBRpbG32wtnf6A0EE7rGXTwzzb-xTdkToqUGV6sJwgh-egEHEQH01S30w1zmUTLfQAqveRtMwvy84wvoVJrjbFXZCsjgOJsim7BxiPLedqJEgYj0qoUmzGHpW880aeX77GN/s1600-h/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286402674426691490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFBaSKlkh5OfBRpbG32wtnf6A0EE7rGXTwzzb-xTdkToqUGV6sJwgh-egEHEQH01S30w1zmUTLfQAqveRtMwvy84wvoVJrjbFXZCsjgOJsim7BxiPLedqJEgYj0qoUmzGHpW880aeX77GN/s320/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+004.jpg" border="0" /></a> Father and son, Greg and Greg <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ruesch</span></span> caught "Sailor's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Choice</span>" and "Drum". The fish were not big, but the fun and bonding were.<br /><div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgy0dDhpY_VGz4yz_drcImyDeOOtda02nPJNzpyoPb7YsScaw_jCpmZyAN-NPHKC-ClpOLogzFqQNVIcdbgeYAL4dDSiUctVFZhDoGJ2lDmUd6GZNqsrHII2N0udiNJBL2fc_33JzS2T93/s1600-h/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286402672834057170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgy0dDhpY_VGz4yz_drcImyDeOOtda02nPJNzpyoPb7YsScaw_jCpmZyAN-NPHKC-ClpOLogzFqQNVIcdbgeYAL4dDSiUctVFZhDoGJ2lDmUd6GZNqsrHII2N0udiNJBL2fc_33JzS2T93/s320/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286413193670665938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7klXA0jrlC-l8TgDsNZlR98X6LLkQX7qy4XEQUexrcARrVmAFUaWrEHyW_D9Kd-Keeug9ZXyTKfd1O9SGJpWVAf4eQ7uryoxGh6881-lUUX7ZswKQftXzzgT-nUwHdCedXmuIALmAoW7W/s320/Carter's+-+New+Yrs+002.jpg" border="0" /> Mike (Jr.) and Mike (III) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Cowart</span></span> have fished the dock many times. On this occasion they took home two coolers full of "maritime bounty". I enjoyed teaching Trey the very important skill of telling fishing lies....err...fishing tales. His Black Rock Fish was a prize. Trey's only question, after fishing all day, was, "When are we coming back?"<br />****</div><div align="center"></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305467276777412994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNhoNINN05qqg57iHH01zoJe3zCdPUX0VCKMT4-tVFa_v7B6MbDZyUdG6smkFpQcvUevnWK84ozNCSfv4JE8CmgPEmbxtpuE7fLEPLmme8x5RSbXJjev5UKxOcHKUKsuLwAQcfK_rzlne/s320/Irish+and+Spencer+020.jpg" border="0" /> Our neighbor. Spencer Sargent, visited the dock for the first time on a cold evening in February. With the patience and persistence he showed, he is welcome to go fishing with me anytime. I'm sure there will be many more posts on my blog about his angling adventures.<br /><div></div><div align="center">****</div><div align="center"></div><div></div><div></div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305794971556983378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCK12Yo_ZDKLRtjOfKJx4pufN5IrYlwWOlR4YDrpqpcahGfSZaDOHBvDEFZXtq28lW7UFSLpx3B-9IWqAVRH1EI_VO1GPwhU0TmXNDY83GM1T2I7Jz-nL3L7w_62BtGZFcg4e0VzgR-arn/s320/Picture+001.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>James Preslar has been the very best friend a person could have. He and I have kicked around together for a long time, now. He is a good fisherman, and always willing to share outdoor experiences with me. He's holding a Red Drum (a.k.a. "Red Fish" or "Red Bass") and a Spotted Sea Trout. </div><div></div><div></div><div align="center">****</div><div align="center"></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305794968353362018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXnUE3KJsmEAfDjzmHDklPrPaT2niQCga1yeZdmi_Duj7VAuGDBAu9J21aeSdTxp9kMZmb7ihlrTMR3CyilQbaVy8DpVTLvL9DSKqqU7Vr5YOl_T7-1cHv_k0-ZszrIRqhN7yvH9zVFzx/s320/pielstick+Fishing+002.jpg" border="0" /> Brett Pielstick and his son, Dagan, are family friends who I don't have the opportunity to fish with often. The times we have had, though, have been fun. They're holding a Nurse Shark that Dagan was none too enthusiastic about touching. Nurse Sharks are quite tasty, if prepared properly.<br /><div><div></div><div></div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286535154811995666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAcB8Am9Pxd5QCWwl2P7hfRmyuSGTZCyjVrMf07CDUn5l11APCzlHWNM1CAbAtNVxIwxziAhZfvDdkYo1yktr46BwSaryZbxa3jTqkwa0DQ3Je08x07L6ezXfcMh04wVejXnZ9-sww6vzl/s320/100_0101.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Billie's uncle H.M. and uncle Tommy caught Sea Trout at the Carters' dock. They speak, fondly, of the great time they had. Seeing them enjoy their night of fishing was much better than catching them myself.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-17131860904544154522008-12-16T19:58:00.000-08:002008-12-17T06:29:28.057-08:00Cody in New York - 2007My nephew, Cody, took a week out of his school term to go fishing with me in Pulaski, New York. Now, that's a young man with his priorities in proper order.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280612932500206130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJd4YHDtRCwOHX1nOtvG-UVsX6IWA3PiymGu4Odl33jDa1v3QTlwfn1ctGymuJ4SCxuWlVe9Ke-sWGmqGpObS-56P9pMwITN5hEFyGBCOOITM6K-9XUJvFW4PzIRgMXgDESKTLyBRcha1H/s320/Cody+New+York+2007+044.jpg" border="0" /> I think his fish weighs as much as he does.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYb3KeIrdqUMZfh1bievqCEiZjSbL_mnsr6egsnSEIuaPX3iXiDfA3ChyBh1dv-XWRrzyDVcmsA5Qxq20wNrHDP6G1Inwcev_yVKeXkr0KVVnjgsa29YOhH2mssUbofZbD9Qf4gbjqrZd/s1600-h/Cody+New+York+2007+047.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280612934513558242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYb3KeIrdqUMZfh1bievqCEiZjSbL_mnsr6egsnSEIuaPX3iXiDfA3ChyBh1dv-XWRrzyDVcmsA5Qxq20wNrHDP6G1Inwcev_yVKeXkr0KVVnjgsa29YOhH2mssUbofZbD9Qf4gbjqrZd/s320/Cody+New+York+2007+047.jpg" border="0" /></a> We picked up my friend, Don DiCarlo, at the airport in Syracuse.<br /><div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpXKi9mP9mlpXEoSsVRqj_7S5cPivsqHlbUCAJTz92qV8v-Nf8ogmSpYHXqJWNoniDpWwtbXFHKmXoIGpeBRzlK3XBdWPC9MR6kH7peg0dOrxSLwIsEDXEvx1lTduq9ll27sM5Hx36bRf/s1600-h/Cody+New+York+2007+055.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280607201191100210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpXKi9mP9mlpXEoSsVRqj_7S5cPivsqHlbUCAJTz92qV8v-Nf8ogmSpYHXqJWNoniDpWwtbXFHKmXoIGpeBRzlK3XBdWPC9MR6kH7peg0dOrxSLwIsEDXEvx1lTduq9ll27sM5Hx36bRf/s320/Cody+New+York+2007+055.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Salmon run was late and we had to work hard for our fish; but we <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">got'em</span>. </div><div><br /><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xLaRXQSrF7nrNFjry0a2zwcrz52z0SiExPepQ8gl-YLazCFLzFFXosCxjAO3kx_U10TYOm7UmUYJe7k80caTcznOfIBCS944QvaWCd-NJXXONZi701SLI3kqJNxVJcs8rgkDvn_XgTx8/s1600-h/Cody+New+York+2007+016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280607198728936578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xLaRXQSrF7nrNFjry0a2zwcrz52z0SiExPepQ8gl-YLazCFLzFFXosCxjAO3kx_U10TYOm7UmUYJe7k80caTcznOfIBCS944QvaWCd-NJXXONZi701SLI3kqJNxVJcs8rgkDvn_XgTx8/s320/Cody+New+York+2007+016.jpg" border="0" /></a> We fished the far bank. Cody filled the rolls of fisherman, explorer and photographer during our adventure.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-cxFtcYMXpDbdfhvaVpzPtu-7k54bSABQpKaXA42sI7KwQCWQ4scIN-1tZRDw6wSezbLvFQ7CDpnb82jN2NVm8K1iJ6zBbV646hbh8IIQJ0zrwvzQAk9e5RdQS8003VN13Ju2V6hu8sUZ/s1600-h/Cody+New+York+2007+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280605146669406354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-cxFtcYMXpDbdfhvaVpzPtu-7k54bSABQpKaXA42sI7KwQCWQ4scIN-1tZRDw6wSezbLvFQ7CDpnb82jN2NVm8K1iJ6zBbV646hbh8IIQJ0zrwvzQAk9e5RdQS8003VN13Ju2V6hu8sUZ/s320/Cody+New+York+2007+014.jpg" border="0" /></a> Cody took this shot from down river on one of his exploring expeditions.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEk4xO73mu4Ra-YujpAUWBEdqHEW29DTPj6O-RvUJQt7-WAnoJLGV3YZedXjRatCdUNEdaj_7jcK0IZtj0nQwLkS-2iaDM_Nf4BL3O1yhrOaiXN1d__2IhTkJK46PkSTgWCFTCdMRL146i/s1600-h/Cody+New+York+2007+048.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280605144281086978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEk4xO73mu4Ra-YujpAUWBEdqHEW29DTPj6O-RvUJQt7-WAnoJLGV3YZedXjRatCdUNEdaj_7jcK0IZtj0nQwLkS-2iaDM_Nf4BL3O1yhrOaiXN1d__2IhTkJK46PkSTgWCFTCdMRL146i/s320/Cody+New+York+2007+048.jpg" border="0" /></a> I've never seen a fisherman more relaxed.<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465530526115726020.post-46403698654971497662008-12-16T12:06:00.000-08:002009-01-06T06:44:02.640-08:00Ethan Finds a New Home - 2008You can never replace the joy of an adventure with your only son. What made the event even more memorable was having his son, my second grandson, there, to enjoy a rugged land. It was great being with Ethan as he experienced Alaska for the first time. After a day of fishing for Pink Salmon in Valdez, he phoned his mom to advise her that he wanted to move to Alaska.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280506415993115170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmKMjvgXgEScyF-Zc1nBwSqe1ez3UMhsSrFJmSeZiG9EiMrH9QcJ-c6BpGF7ZHCYyiQkp8wOw9Tv7UUn-OcqmlHynwbs-5_rq74BYBAryIQRTTS_lBOPWG6e1izhu2iGh-2MENgskOZ7I/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+157.jpg" border="0" /> We camped at <em>King For A Day</em> campground in the Copper Valley. The Sockeye Salmon were late on their run up the river, so we drove to Valdez, for a tremendous fishing time.<br /></p><p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280508209633413698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBdrib5M8CKpkX6PO01B1Hg1auYYYJdaUy8NnefPDLyMroRkXA9lGoQvvy80dL7RLc3YMeEDvMktZVb7fSGiMlMMqR_2GHe9CT78fDzgDA-_YePFh1mix39EWqwVoNCbWK69S6jhy2hqx/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+144.jpg" border="0" /> Pinks were plentiful. Catching them is always fun, because they are so <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">aggressive</span></span></span>. We could have, easily, caught hundreds of them while we were there.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280508198762678002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgngMt0n4Bvh7D_QC8mejcRWN-wDdwW-PDme_mBvaDGI-6UcKSHiZKHGe_FVYHb-kgIbVVZH4jw4nBR8y_reEG4SmGUxyOE-RHQBc7oHrwzCgnBzFj5Pm5hg-6Y_4XIwZRcOHxXBhRJ-wPw/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+143.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>Ethan caught the biggest, and probably, the most. He is, already, a very good fisherman. His dad has taught him very well.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2CiajLOuBazvmx5APuqTaWLbaL1RsYi7PJp5ie2q6bHLRetSkDFcyh0n6Z12PIjmWZ3-Y7skNrbPqcsUoGIpX4lfSgbzqrhp612-rhm7GA_XPam9ZxjQI1moT9h1D73Trou0TY-6vcOtt/s1600-h/Ethan+in+Alaska+160.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280504180760162962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2CiajLOuBazvmx5APuqTaWLbaL1RsYi7PJp5ie2q6bHLRetSkDFcyh0n6Z12PIjmWZ3-Y7skNrbPqcsUoGIpX4lfSgbzqrhp612-rhm7GA_XPam9ZxjQI1moT9h1D73Trou0TY-6vcOtt/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+160.jpg" border="0" /></a> The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Klutina</span></span></span></span> River is beautiful from any perspective, near or far. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><div></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_-pYDhtwgT5Ul8tFNswn4akLL0vbxyWofUV9uo0-8-lQoL1xZmP_axw3TduPrhA4cEIGEf-E5yCMgBFyUy6Cw_ZD90N1OGEea0vF5DBZ_RCHkFUZPn12zAd3IrnXlZ1lGTrMpalKUe-a/s1600-h/Ethan+in+Alaska+067.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280504173561373682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_-pYDhtwgT5Ul8tFNswn4akLL0vbxyWofUV9uo0-8-lQoL1xZmP_axw3TduPrhA4cEIGEf-E5yCMgBFyUy6Cw_ZD90N1OGEea0vF5DBZ_RCHkFUZPn12zAd3IrnXlZ1lGTrMpalKUe-a/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+067.jpg" border="0" /></a> The view from the road, driving to Valdez, is awe-inspiring. </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_EXDJW4901jg4W9bSJXhqXDKuqcdJuDjvhZ2e5ZfSODNK4sbZGgHDfJ2Q232qPq9XAh8TrrI1sDgx6CVX2MJqEuJIGUpHwQ95eYGhc123aC6Fy52JBwN3D35bBDW_1artc2bM_V8JHYp/s1600-h/Ethan+in+Alaska+148.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280490551838809794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 224px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_EXDJW4901jg4W9bSJXhqXDKuqcdJuDjvhZ2e5ZfSODNK4sbZGgHDfJ2Q232qPq9XAh8TrrI1sDgx6CVX2MJqEuJIGUpHwQ95eYGhc123aC6Fy52JBwN3D35bBDW_1artc2bM_V8JHYp/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+148.jpg" border="0" /></a> Bryan and Ethan became very skilled in the art of Pink Salmon fishing. They caught their limit and then just fished for fun. </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnHcJlUWEIKDJphAWbb-oTlbcBO2AtfR40T7YFL1Q0dmxPURVSG8M9w_moo2kCcf2Ux-8mrXcK4sJXd382oJwCQSIiSMddM88_sD-jmG8hbctKDKLq-dv3ADlsPMlXy3jxusERWQPP_EpZ/s1600-h/Ethan+in+Alaska+033.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280490542017714978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnHcJlUWEIKDJphAWbb-oTlbcBO2AtfR40T7YFL1Q0dmxPURVSG8M9w_moo2kCcf2Ux-8mrXcK4sJXd382oJwCQSIiSMddM88_sD-jmG8hbctKDKLq-dv3ADlsPMlXy3jxusERWQPP_EpZ/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+033.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ethan</span></span> seemed to have the talent of attracting the big ones. Maybe it was because he's just a "fishy" kind of guy. </div><div><br /><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Pu5Rd5lw4AUyLyAa9EsDkz_LhHfmEY0YEzsXdaw2esky7o6ri7DvV6DHA1On4qCcFENJydNR_ldzM1hXa40jjsr6dprufybZ-UCrGRrFPQNqIhDnv8BXfY9iviZA_7moBHJEuXmFNMIn/s1600-h/Ethan+in+Alaska+038.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280490530191038706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Pu5Rd5lw4AUyLyAa9EsDkz_LhHfmEY0YEzsXdaw2esky7o6ri7DvV6DHA1On4qCcFENJydNR_ldzM1hXa40jjsr6dprufybZ-UCrGRrFPQNqIhDnv8BXfY9iviZA_7moBHJEuXmFNMIn/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+038.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>Click on the picture to see the fish. Thousands of Pinks were in the river. If you can't catch them when they're this thick, then, you just can't catch fish. </div><div><br /></div><div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280484126273752386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDP0TTXuFaruidGGsMIIgJmZ_mnSmU9Tgenpmns8pqmgIKABMos53KC3ugepDPY80qolSacBAQG8Tdgyu6EgQuV1VT_OC74RUlUEu5oCCGv0Sr0gzlC6crBap96rBJ41x6Ov87i9fSKXs/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+151.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXS9iGiNWmuaWIZPkYseOVmy0g5-zFy91UpsAbS-GQ3ktjcxnkatIDMGt0bY6uEB-JY8QcbHPxhvVaBmMHhCuw4aWJWKsYjRb_ZgsWg2zG6y-KEBfmkclVcqkL_kd25vlAxbjcuNVHzzZS/s1600-h/Ethan+in+Alaska+073.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280490512153408162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXS9iGiNWmuaWIZPkYseOVmy0g5-zFy91UpsAbS-GQ3ktjcxnkatIDMGt0bY6uEB-JY8QcbHPxhvVaBmMHhCuw4aWJWKsYjRb_ZgsWg2zG6y-KEBfmkclVcqkL_kd25vlAxbjcuNVHzzZS/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+073.jpg" border="0" /></a> When the run is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">intense</span>, "combat fishing" is a necessity. These anglers along the bank at Allison Point were very friendly and helpful to one another.</div><div align="center">****</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UfMpouioed14LCMKhcRa_omxa356NK3uu3AITM7oLQEMI0MWJ5Yyw4_-saWKphJBBvgvGVTV25l8Q6tikDuKNaNNL-Mp_Pk7fJoq1B1I7cST0198_c9VBTqbLxn03g4TNIXjKFYPvs-x/s1600-h/Ethan+in+Alaska+154.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280484106401398898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UfMpouioed14LCMKhcRa_omxa356NK3uu3AITM7oLQEMI0MWJ5Yyw4_-saWKphJBBvgvGVTV25l8Q6tikDuKNaNNL-Mp_Pk7fJoq1B1I7cST0198_c9VBTqbLxn03g4TNIXjKFYPvs-x/s320/Ethan+in+Alaska+154.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div><div></div><div></div><div>The glaciers in Alaska are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">receding</span> at an alarming rate. Global warming could be the cause; or, are we just in a natural weather cycle?</div><div>I guess, only time will tell.<br /><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13402345726306560720noreply@blogger.com1