solopaddler Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 First off the highs: I had a last minute invite to join an old friend steelheading. First trip of the spring for me with my work schedule so I jumped at the chance. Honestly it was a perfect day, the weather was amazing and the fish cooperated in a big way. I've only got a few lame pic's of the outing but it was a day of huge numbers. The water was way up with a perfect green tint to it and there was huge run of chrome fish. Nothing big, they were all on the small side, but full of spunk and lots of fun to catch. My buddy with a typical sized fish It was a fantastic spring day for a tramp through the woods . A couple more typical fish After my ice fishing trip in Feb when my camera froze I bought a new one that's supposedly shockproof, freezeproof and waterproof. I definitely plan on fooling around with underwater shots this year, but this pic was my only attempt yesterday. Pretty lame I know, but I figured I'd show you . . Now the biggest high of the day: I called Joanne on the cel enroute home last night and was told that our firm offer on a house in Grimsby was accepted. We've been on pins and needles waiting to find out if we'll get the house and are pretty pumped at the moment . It's a huge upgrade on where we're at now! Now the lows: Shortly after calling Joanne I realised that my wallet was gone with all my I.D., bank cards, papers etc.. I honestly don't know how I lost it. Actually I'm thinking maybe it was stolen, just don't know really. It's not the end of the world though BUT I've been anticipating a 4 day trip to Michigan to fish steelhead for months now and I don't think I'll be able to cross the border. I've go zero identification. Called the passport office at 9 and they can get me one with a temporary drivers lisence (no problem) plus my birth certificate (big problem as it was in my wallet). Don't think you can get a birth certificate quickly. Not totally sure, but I guess I'll find out.... (Have to say though, the good outweighs the bad in this situation, nothing is ever the end of the world ) Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Nice fish, great photos. Crappy about the wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsmith2k Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 nice report mike.. dont know when your trip is, but i managed to get a birth certificate & a passport in < 2 weeks (prolly around 4 years ago though).. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger520vx Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hows Fergie doing anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hope it's found and returned, Mike. That's the sorta thing you deserve. Congrats on the real estate stuff, it's all coming together now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 As always Mike, great report and pics. That will be fun with the underwater feature on your new camera. I hope everything works out for you with the new house and your trip to Michigan. I know you've been looking fwd to that trip for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian_copper Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 NICELY DONE BRO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbayboy Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Sorry to hear about the wallet . Congrats on the house though and what looks like a beautiful day of fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Some nice clean pics there Mike... wallet..where you took your waders off..or got out of the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnybass Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Nice report. Congrats. This is one loooooong a** fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Congrats on all the highs Mike As far as the wallet goes, my son is going through the same thing, had someone break into to his locked garage and into his locked car and steal all his identification including his birth certificate and social security card along with two check books, he's not a happy camper. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Mike...great report! The waters looked mint! Happy to hear about your new house....but that wallet thing sucks. I got a birth certificate immediately at the office here in Toronto. I think it cost me $20, but it was worth it to me at the time. Just go to the office, take a number, offer up a few pieces of ID and they'll print it right off for you. I'll try to get some updated info for you and PM it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Great as always. Is that the olympus that you got? If so, I purchased the same one. It's O.k. I'm not thrilled about the video though. Bummer on the wallet. Double check your car!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 congrats on the fish and house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Great as always. Is that the olympus that you got? If so, I purchased the same one. It's O.k. I'm not thrilled about the video though. Bummer on the wallet. Double check your car!!!! Thanks everyone! As it turns out I "might" be okay for next week. Turns out I can get a passport without a birth certificate since my old one expired less than a year ago... Yeah Snag, it's the Olympus 790SW. Too many buttons and functions on it to figure out for my liking, but overall nice little camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Nice outing! Congratulations on the house! If you are going where I think you are in Michigan....I will be sitting around green with envy awaiting the report.....hope you are able to make it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckhead Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Nice fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Great report Mike. Sorry to hear about the wallet. Welcome to the neighbourhood. You will love Grimsby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Super report Mike. Love the pics. Now take a word of advice from my mother Always take a copy of your ID and put it in a safe place. It makes life much easier when it gets lost of stolen. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 WTG Mike... too bad about the wallet but Congats on the new house and fish. I will anticipate some cool underwater photo's in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmls Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Nice fish BUD.....I love how you always have these out post rivers, and seem to produce when very few others are not !!! To bad to here about the wallet but knowing about the house I am sure helped you forget about the wallet for atleast a little bit...Good luck in Michigan....what i would pay for a weekend out there, if i only had a clue where to go....looking forward to the report !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff R Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Congrats on the photos and the house solo....good luck withthe trip to Michigan and the wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcallister.grant Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hey Mike, Congrats on a great FISHING day. With respect to the wallet, you can go to the passport office and have them issue you an "emergency passport". It is usually done within 24 hours. I know a few people who have done that with no problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted April 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Thanks to everyone for the kind words . The wallet issue is now a non issue thank goodness. My new passport will be ready for pick up Tuesday morning, leave for Michigan Wed morning. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Looks like another good day on the water for you Mike......as you always have......and congrats on the new home your buying. Don't worry about the missing wallet, it'll turn up again......... the day after your replace everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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