In a week or so, heading to a ski lodge in Montana. Family ski trip but this 82 yoa, arthritic, old goat isn’t going to be going down a slick mountain on a couple of sticks. I’m still trying to figure out why I’m leaving warm weather for snow and ice.

In earlier times, I climbed a lot of those slick mountains trying to put some hurt on elk and mule deer. Been a long time and I figured on staying nice and warm in Texas. Not my idea but I’m going to enjoy myself seeing that world again without carrying a shooting iron and backpack.


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa