irishfield Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Thought I’d break the summer down into Months and post what we’ve been up to up North. We had a great summer, with Leah only taking ill a couple times during the rainy/cold times in July and earlier in September. I succeeded in doing some firsts, both on the fishing front and renovation fronts. Taught my two young nephews (Leah’s sisters kids) how to cast successfully and safely. One even caught a “BIG” rock bass from around the dock. Fished with my 81 year old mother and my 50+ year old sister for the FIRST time in my life. Targeted Lake Trout all season and got pretty good at figuring out where they go when it’s calm and when the wind blows. Had numerous guests up this season and not one went home without putting a Laker in the boat…or four for that matter. I learned how to split rock to any thickness I desired and hell I even managed to make it stay on a wall. May not be to Bricknblock standards…but I’m happy with my creation. Thanks to a good friend/customer (another reason why you should treat customers like they’re a king), who picked me up at the end of my dock and flew me into the back country one day, I finally got a comfortable enough feeling to explore the back country solo and over the last couple weeks did some exploring and fishing on the back lakes of Temagami. Here’s the month of August Funny how there’s work to do each month before I can go fishing. New laminate floor going down…green carpet gone! Got that all done just before this wonderful couple dropped by the dock. Dano and Fern off for a week of houseboating on Temagami Iguess all women are the same when it comes to pictures! ..and off they go to have fun! Here’s my customer, that has become a close friend, dropping in to pick me up and take me on a tour of the back country of Temagami Was really happy our son made it up this summer. Leah was happy to have him around for a few days as you can see in her face.. The view from Caribou Mountain if you’ve never been up there…you should go. Can you tell he’s mine? About says it all ! Son tugging on a Laker up around Racoon Point in the North Arm The Eric Lindros hold on another one.. Shot I thought was neat off the engine cowling Dang…more work.. Ready to play Maple Mountain fire tower…looking South Took Leah into Florence Lake for some exploring and a swim My buddy Tom came up and I put him on 4 lakers in a couple of hours. This was his best at 27 inches and fat. His wife Sheila helping me flip the grill over and can’t wait to try Lake Trout for the first time. And my Daughter with the biggest of the season..32 inches long Got my 81 year old mother and older sister out fishing. Have never fished with either of them in my life! Why do we leave this stuff so late in life? Sisters big Laker…better than a boat skunk! And the highlight of my summer! My 81 year old mother, quad bypass at 66, three aortic anurisms beyond operating size out tubing !
bpsbassman Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Great report Wayne. There are some awesome experiences there to remember for a lifetime. Your son is the spittin' image of you. Does he talk as much too??
Mike the Pike Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 I love it your Mom tubing at 81 now thats what you call staying youthful.A bonus you got your son out fishing how did you convince him.He must like the new boat.Looks like the summer was half work and half play. MTP
kennyman Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 That is awesome (mom tubing LOL). I had an elderly gentlemen come in the store a couple years ago looking for parts for a 427 big block chevy (it was NASTY too... easy 500hp!). Curious, I asked him what he had this in and he said a flat bottom boat, then proceeded to go grab some pics out of his truck of him standing this thing right up. I was shocked. I asked him how fast he had it and he replied 104mph. I grinned from ear to ear and asked if I could shake his hand. Boy, I hope I'm like that when I'm in my eighties.
irishfield Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Posted September 28, 2007 Your son is the spittin' image of you. Does he talk as much too?? NO he's really quiet...like I use to be !
OhioFisherman Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 More great pictures, looks like a great summer. Jugs in the water, rocks or mooring point for the plane?
Terry Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 81 and tubing..wow nice pictures, are they from the camera that went in the drink
misfish Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Great report Wayne,nice job on the floor. 81 eh,ok Terry,your turn,will use my boat.LOL
mcallister.grant Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Great report. Looks like you are a getting a lot of things done that you dodn't get a chance to do earlier on on life. Way to go!!
ccmtcanada Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Before the shot of you and your son side by side the first thought was wow....spitting image of Wayne!! Love the pictures....is your daughter puckering up to give that fish a kiss??? LOL. Great shots of your mom too...she seems like quite the lady!!!
Whopper Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Damit Wayne I was all set to come to work this morning and get some real work done, go figure Love Leah's tee shirt, tell her that none of us are normal lol. LOL Roger that's funny. Catching up is better than regret Thanks Whopper
Crazyhook Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Awesome report!!! need any company up there!
John Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Great report Wayne. I am too aware of the fact that we leave the best things too late in life having lost both parents quite recently. Do more of it and lots of it...... J...
ecmilley Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 most excellant, now I want my pilots license, love to spend time in gods country
BrianV Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 What does you 'walking-Mac-ad' of a son study?
LeXXington Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Excellent report Wayne. Glad too see you had an excellent summer. Love the pics
irishfield Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Posted September 28, 2007 What does you 'walking-Mac-ad' of a son study? He's done..just figures he should get my 80 grand worth out of the shirt! Computer/Electrical Engineering.
irishfield Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) 81 and tubing..wow nice pictures, are they from the camera that went in the drink Yes Terry Canon A570IS I hope I'm still moving at 81, but hope I'm not the ticking time bomb my mother is afraid that her next step's her last. Edited September 28, 2007 by irishfield
irishfield Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Posted September 28, 2007 Thanks for the comments so far guys! Even got some PM's from a couple of the younger guys thanking me for the inspiration to work hard but enjoy life, and those mean a lot to me. I bugger off the whole summer now to keep Leah in cleaner air and keep her out of the hospital, but the penalty for me will be 6 or 7 months of 12 to 16 hour days in the shop all fall/winter...as long as I stay of OFC (said that last year didn't I!)
misfish Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) Wayne I believe fall started a couple days ago,what are you waiting for,get to work.LOL Edited September 28, 2007 by misfish
Moosebunk Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Super report Wayne. Awesome laker fishing and an 81 year old tubing is one heckuva feat.
wuchikubo Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Wayne, you have a family that rocks! Love the pic of your mom tubing! Looks like another blast of the summer. WTG on the reno.
glen Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Nice to see you got some fish in the boat.
cisco Posted September 28, 2007 Report Posted September 28, 2007 Very enjoyable read Wayne! And the fish.... I mean... just look at the fish!!!! GREAT GOING AND EEEEGADS!
lunkerbasshunter Posted September 29, 2007 Report Posted September 29, 2007 wow i sure hope im tubing when im 81 years old! Great report! Cheers!
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