12-31-2005, 05:42 PM
Another great report, TD. And great pics. You continue to validate my own insantity in a very good way. That somebody is crazy enough to go out in conditions like that helps me know that this pursuit isn't just something in my own head. Its really good that you have a wife that understands. Indeed, a wife that wants to go with you.
Too bad you didn't connect with the fish. But its the experience, right? Rrrright! Besides, who wants to clean fish?
I must admit to a little wimpiness over the last couple of weeks. That and work responsibilities have kept my tubes dry and hanging on the wall. (Good for the fly population in my fly boxes as I have managed to feather a lot of hooks.) Lots of open water but we had three plus weeks of freezing fog and freezing rain - the kind that leaves icicles on your ears. Now we're into warm monsoons - storms with 1-3 inches per day in them. Nearly as much water in the sky as in the lake. It will make for a wonderful 2006 if it keeps dumping snow in the mountains.
Also spent some time in the hospital with my number one fishing partner - my grandson. The better part of a week and a period of touch and go when we weren't sure if we would lose him yielded an unexpected diagnosis of type 1 Diabetes. None of us even guessed that diagnosis as it doesn't (hadn't) run in our family. He's better now as they continue to even out his blood sugar. Makes you appreciate those you love.
Floating the tube in every month of the year is a noble goal - especially in a land that ices up as much as Utah. May you always be successful in that endeavor. I'm glad we have your reports and I'm very glad your leg is doing better.
A recent shot of a tube patiently waiting for a rider:
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Happy New Year to you and Tubebabe. May God richly bless you and yours. Thanks for keeping hope alive.
zonker
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Too bad you didn't connect with the fish. But its the experience, right? Rrrright! Besides, who wants to clean fish?
I must admit to a little wimpiness over the last couple of weeks. That and work responsibilities have kept my tubes dry and hanging on the wall. (Good for the fly population in my fly boxes as I have managed to feather a lot of hooks.) Lots of open water but we had three plus weeks of freezing fog and freezing rain - the kind that leaves icicles on your ears. Now we're into warm monsoons - storms with 1-3 inches per day in them. Nearly as much water in the sky as in the lake. It will make for a wonderful 2006 if it keeps dumping snow in the mountains.
Also spent some time in the hospital with my number one fishing partner - my grandson. The better part of a week and a period of touch and go when we weren't sure if we would lose him yielded an unexpected diagnosis of type 1 Diabetes. None of us even guessed that diagnosis as it doesn't (hadn't) run in our family. He's better now as they continue to even out his blood sugar. Makes you appreciate those you love.
Floating the tube in every month of the year is a noble goal - especially in a land that ices up as much as Utah. May you always be successful in that endeavor. I'm glad we have your reports and I'm very glad your leg is doing better.
A recent shot of a tube patiently waiting for a rider:
[inline ODC-5a.jpg]
Happy New Year to you and Tubebabe. May God richly bless you and yours. Thanks for keeping hope alive.
zonker
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