Chopawasmic Day

A great day on the water. Nothing biting but had a great time. 

After a Day on the Water

We spent a long day in the Quantico River with no luck. Lots of Bass jumping but I couldn't get them to bite. My Son controlled the canoe while the old man tried and tried. As a reward I bought him tacos and a large Pacifico. I'm going to miss him when he leaves.

He ate everything including the chips and salsa.

Ready To Go

Spring has arrived and it's time for fly fishing.  Me and Jr are heading to Shenandoah for a day out. Can't wait to go.

Invasion of the Blondes

Skyler and Mia

Tis February

I'm still here.  Really no changes since Thanksgiving except I'm now working at the Pentagon.  Zena is plugging away at school and Innes Jr is waiting to go to boot camp this August.  It's been really cold with moderate snow.  I'll start updating this blog more often.  Today I took Innes Jr to a small garden center in DC.  Jr has been asking about getting a Banzai tree so we took the plunge.  Here it is coming home.  It's a Sweet Plum tree which is popular with beginning Banzai enthusiasts. See you soon.

Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving because it means not having to do anything except eat, drink and relax. We were going to cook Crab Cantonese for Thanksgiving but getting crab this time of year is difficult. Instead we just roasted a 7lb roaster chicken instead of turkey. Innes Jr prepared and cooked it and did a great job. It turned out juicy and very tasty. Pictures

Zena and Cleo on Thanksgiving Day.  Zena is doing very good in school but she really needed a break from school. I love her dearly and will do anything for her.

El Chicken. Innes Jr cooked this to perfection.

This is what we use the chicken carcass for, chicken soup in the making.

I've been busy at night. It's good to be back.

As a present to myself I bought a new fly rod. It's an 8wt Sage VXP that can fling heavy flies with ease. Don't ask me how much it cost.  

Paired it with a Lamson Guru reel and Rio Gold fly line. This is the Cadillac of fly rod setups. 

Cat Tricks

Well I'm back at home and back to my old habits. I'm really enjoying myself but still working out like a mad man.  If you want to come by let me know. I'll pay airline fare.

The bar is stocked and open for business. 

Tying flies and prepping to go fly fishing. Good times. Enjoy