Sorry I've been quiet lately, but my folks have flown into town and the first time in a really long time they are out here. It's been busy in my house to say the least and this morning I was going to sneak out fishing for a bit and saw the temp at 35 feeling like 32 here... well, my motivation kind of went out the window.
I'm prepping a Chateaubriand dinner tonight for the entire family and need to prep anyway... maybe start having some drinks too. lol
Well, the website is underway. One new version was already dismissed and now waiting for a new one to be made that fits what I'm looking for in a modern website. I'll be looking forward to that.
Anyway, just checking in as I hope people still use the forum to say hello and share stories. Check in and let us know what's been happening if you haven't been fishing. i know I'd really appreciate it.
Cold mornings are getting in my way as well.
Gonna DIY some more boat things today. Repair the wire terminal for my FF, add a GoPro mount to the crate, mark a ruler on the side of the boat, re-write the faded name on the side of the boat, take better pics of my 4 and 6hp outboards to sell (looking for an 8 or 9.8, or both).
If I can fix the FF then I might launch the next few days.
Got lured into closing 3 bars last night. Had a great time though. Hope to make better decisions tonight.
Still fishing, still wrapping.
Only closed two tonight. Baby steps.
Hit the surf this morning in Malibu for lake like conditions, but cold as a witch's T*T. 44 degrees is darn cold in surf booties and board shorts. Managed 1 10-12" rat calico and a decent 18-19" Halibut so at least I avoided the "Walk of shame" back to the car.
Well, things are changing on my end. My GF moved in a few months ago, and somehow that morphed into us getting married next month. Never saw this coming ;)
Congratz Verne.
: vdisney December 19, 2022, 07:25:25 p
Well, things are changing on my end. My GF moved in a few months ago, and somehow that morphed into us getting married next month. Never saw this coming ;)
Congrats Verne!!!
Right on Verne.
: vdisney December 19, 2022, 07:25:25 p
Well, things are changing on my end. My GF moved in a few months ago, and somehow that morphed into us getting married next month. Never saw this coming ;)
What!? Congratulations Verne! I'm really happy for you!!
HOLY Smokes again! Congrats Verne! I'm super stoked for you!
Congratulations Verne! That's awesome.
Awesome Tom that you got to take your parents out. And congrats Verne! Stoked for you. :)
Thanks guys for all of the check ins. I really appreciate it.
Haven't been fishing at all in the last few months since I was focused on hunting.
Got skunked this season on elk and deer, but I'm learning a lot and was able to at least see some animals, so that's encouraging. I'm learning new areas and tracking skills. Got out of my rig in the dark one morning to the serenade of wolves not far off. What an awesome sound!
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Lately it's just been craziness of preppping for the holidays and keeping up with the weather. Lots of snow this winter.
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Currently 16* and dumping snow. It's supposed to be -10* for the low tomorrow. Still loving it!
Just doing odds and ends around here, kids out of school for winter break so fishing is on the books. A big CONGRATS to Verne !!!
Congrats Verne!! Unlike Verne, I've been getting cold feet just about every time I think about going fishing. Finally put my big boy pants on and went out last night with some success. I left a report in the other forum.
Happy Holidays, Tom. Hope your dinner and drinks turned out great. We have family coming in tomorrow so I'm gearing up to play cook as well.
But, I don't want to hear any gripes about the cold. It's -15F and that's going to be our high today, with a low near -40 tonight. Gonna warm up to 45F this weekend, however.
Gotta go snowblow right now and try not to die, lol!
After seeing this I LOVE ARIZONA!!!
: mdcesq December 21, 2022, 05:58:28 p
But, I don't want to hear any gripes about the cold. It's -15F and that's going to be our high today, with a low near -40 tonight. Gonna warm up to 45F this weekend, however.
Gotta go snowblow right now and try not to die, lol!
Hahahaha, yep and NOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooo Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
I got your card and thanks Mike! Happy Holidays!
: Latimeria December 21, 2022, 08:33:01 p
: mdcesq December 21, 2022, 05:58:28 p
But, I don't want to hear any gripes about the cold. It's -15F and that's going to be our high today, with a low near -40 tonight. Gonna warm up to 45F this weekend, however.
Gotta go snowblow right now and try not to die, lol!
Hahahaha, yep and NOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooo Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
I got your card and thanks Mike! Happy Holidays!
Same to you, Tom!
: xjchad December 20, 2022, 11:05:11 p
Haven't been fishing at all in the last few months since I was focused on hunting.
Got skunked this season on elk and deer, but I'm learning a lot and was able to at least see some animals, so that's encouraging. I'm learning new areas and tracking skills. Got out of my rig in the dark one morning to the serenade of wolves not far off. What an awesome sound!
Currently 16* and dumping snow. It's supposed to be -10* for the low tomorrow. Still loving it!
I bet that was cool, Chad, hearing those wolves!
I guess it got to -59F somewhere in Northern Idaho. Glad that wasn't you. I assume you're now experiencing the heat wave we're getting. Should be +50F tomorrow!
: mdcesq December 24, 2022, 06:21:24 p
I bet that was cool, Chad, hearing those wolves!
I guess it got to -59F somewhere in Northern Idaho. Glad that wasn't you. I assume you're now experiencing the heat wave we're getting. Should be +50F tomorrow!
Mike,
It was such an awesome sound! I decided to get back in my truck until it was a little lighter out so I could see better, haha!
We only got down to -14, but wow, that was cold enough! High 40's and rain today make for quite a mess with all the snow.