The Surgery Went Well

The Surgery Went Well

Mom’s surgery went well and I’m happy to say I returned home from New Hampshire this weekend.  Mom is 82 and needed her carotid artery cleaned out.  Too many whoopie pies I’m afraid!  Having such a surgery at 80+ is risky.  Lucky for us, mom is a healthy active 82...
My First Fishing Day of 2024 Comes in GA

My First Fishing Day of 2024 Comes in GA

Early to bed last night early to rise today.  This morning George stayed back at the cottage and sent us to the shooting range here at the Sea Island Resort (one more of “us” arrived today, Chip Shealy).  I once hunted birds.  I’m talking 30 plus years ago.  Although...
Relaxation Time At Sea Island in Georgia

Relaxation Time At Sea Island in Georgia

A delicious homemade breakfast by Granny was our Valentines Day treat yesterday.  Then at noon I headed for the Duluth Airport and made my way to Jacksonville, FL.  Early this morning I caught up with my friend John McGraw and we took his rental an hour north on to...
Safe and Happily Home for the Holidays

Safe and Happily Home for the Holidays

Happy Holidays everyone!  Sorry to have gone dark since that last post from Borneo.  Seems a few of you were worried about me and I appreciate your reaching out. (Photo not our house!)   All is good.  I walked in the door of our Hayward, WI house (with our new...

Privileged to Fish a Sneaky Georgia Haunt

I had a fantastic time fishing here in Georgia today.  However, I was asked not to divulge any info or show much scenery by well-known Georgia angler, Fletcher Sams.  Fletcher treated Austin Kane and I to the awesome experience.  It’s a privilege when taken to cool...

Birthdays Were Made for Fishing

I hit the pillow last night with a plan to fish a lake that has few muskies but big muskies.  Granny and I were skunked here back in July but because it’s my birthday today, I felt the fish gods would deliver.  But that’s not the way fly fishing works and I should...