I can't help but think that sometimes we encourage the wrong things in our kids and grandkids. They will not remember the best score on a video game nor the best day they had watching TV. But take them fishing...
It may be cold now, but summer is coming. Time to think fishing.
Sam fishes with her dad and brother Cole (yesterday’s post). She holds her own, not only as the only girl in a group of fathers and sons (often up to 20 of them) but also in the fishing department.
This is not her first rodeo and definitely not her last.
We see many fathers bring their sons fishing. We also see fathers bring their daughters. In fact we also see sons and daughters bring their fathers.
Last week on Metionga Lake Rick and his daughter Marie enjoyed some quality time together. Rick has been fishing with us for many years and this year the group expanded to 8 with Marie filling in as one of the guys. I venture to guess she may have out fished some of the old “pros”, but it looks like dad held his own.
When you go fishing with your kids, or grandkids, don’t look at the fish, look at their faces.
Andy Filer had boat partners on Seseganaga Lake last week during a family trip that kept him busy with the net and camera.
“Brad,
Not sure if Dad or Phil sent these yet, so here’s a few …the big walleye was 27 ½” and the northern was 37” (caught on a jig)…both were released back, obviously!
Thanks again for a great trip….
Looking forward to next year already!
Sincerely,
Andy”
Today is my mother’s birthday. I guess I shouldn’t say how old.
She may not swing a hammer like she used to but even I must admit she is rather active and spry for three quarters of a century… oops.
Happy Birthday Ma!
On Thurs evening Karen and I managed to escape to Flindt Lake with my cousin Bill and his wife Dawn from Las Vegas. Bill and Dawn were in the area to visit Bill’s dad and to attend Bill Sr.’s 80th birthday party.
Of course, a walleye fish fry was in order and in short order a few walleye were made to order in the frying pan.
Getting a camp ready for guests is always a pleasure when a few extra minutes are available for product development.
I have to think my kids grew up in a virtual paradise. Not much use for video games and TV in our house. If the activity was worth doing, it was usually done outside.
I came across this photo the other day of me and my son Mike. This picture was taken 20 years ago this summer. He is married and lives in another town now but still likes to fish with his dad. We are planning a father son get away in a few weeks. Believe me every moment with your kids is worth the time. Quality time in a boat is priceless. Rain or shine, cold or warm, wet or dry, the memories last a life time.
Take your kids fishing, you’ll both value it.
Dar Mor and his crew from Wisc make the trek every year to Metionga Lake. It is nice to see is a new generation of fishermen being developed. The memories these kids will have fishing with their buddies and their dads will be forever engrained in their minds. Besides, what better way to gather wedding speech material than to spend time in the Canadian wilderness. I could write a book about the adventure of this gang and I only know a smidgen of their exploits.
Happy Fathers Day to all you fathers. And think about bringing your kids fishing. You’ll both find it well worth it. Just ask these guys.
ps. Happy Father’s Day dad.
Our son Mike and his wife Caralyn caught a little fun last week on Hilltop Lake.
Don’t miss out on this type of fun. Check out our web site and get you 2009 trip booked today.
Our summer season is approaching quickly. In a month we’ll be getting camps ready and flying out our first guests. Before things get too hectic Karen and I are visiting our daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons near Vancouver BC. With the 2010 winter Olympics being hosted in Vancouver next winter, Whistler ski hills will be a booming place. As we are not crowd people (hence our Ignace lifestyle) we thought we’d see the Whistler area before the crowds.
We spent a couple for days in Whistler and Zachary managed to “touch the sky”
Top of the hill
The view from the “Peak to Peak” Gondola. New for the Olympics this gondola travels 4.5 kms between Whistler mountain and Blackcomb Mountain.
Pre summer R&R
Zachary, Scott, Krista and Jonas
When loved ones come home, always get up to greet them. Take naps.
Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
