http://goldendrake.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:20:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Drake's doing great. Sorry for the long delay in keeping up here, some of it is life getting a bit busy, some of it is a block to forming the right words, getting them out of my head and to the keyboard. I want to take a moment to thank ... http://goldendrake.com/2009/06/23/drake-8/ Grand slam. So far we have landed largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, and finally just the other night a 26" walleye to round out the four big boys that are found in our lake. We even got a terrific smallmouth on a fly the other night while ... http://goldendrake.com/2009/05/14/drake-6/ We had several outings since Drake 4, a couple alone with just Drake and I, a couple with friends. We have been catching some of the biggest fish ever, and having a great time. Some of our friends have caught fish of a lifetime. We only ... http://goldendrake.com/2009/05/05/drake-5/ Don't ever forget the camera when going fishing. On the other hand, I think the best fishing wev'e ever had is when we were camera-less. Go figure. It was another blustery, windy, drizzly evening, but there was no hesitation as we grabbed rods, bags, and a couple of beers...and ... http://goldendrake.com/2009/05/01/drake-4/ The weather channel said "rain". Drake and I said "fishing". It's strange how big changes in life help you focus. On a typical rainy night, I would sit around in the cozy lake home, look out at the lake, and feel like it sure was nice to ... http://goldendrake.com/2009/04/28/drake-3/ Five ice cubes in a large tumbler, and several "glugs" of Jack Daniels. "Come on Drake", I said, and with a fist full of fishing rods we walked down the stairs to the boat. After lowering the boat and pushing off, I looked up and Drake had all ... http://goldendrake.com/2009/04/26/drake-2/ A couple of weeks ago, I took Drake to a specialist due to a large bump on his head, expecting an insect bite, or something simple like that, and was ready to get it treated and shrug it off. Our world instantly changed forever as through panic, tears, and ... http://goldendrake.com/2009/04/21/drake-1/ I thought I'd reprint a post I wrote a few springs ago, as just the other day we went to the same canal and Drake performed a carbon copy of his earlier escapades. Enjoy: "Burr Butt Brat" Drake and I took the flyrod and went after some early season bluegills we ... http://goldendrake.com/2009/04/05/reprint-from-spring-gone-by/ I couldn't resist it. Of course I was tired. Tired after a full day of work and the worries all day that occupy everyone's mind these days. All I really wanted to do is to stay in my winter cocoon and dream about spring. Still, the ... http://goldendrake.com/2009/03/12/livingnow/ No more excuses.  Drake and I finally got a chance to get out fishing after a long, long, dry spell.  I don't care... there is no excuse for letting so much time go by between getting out and doing what you love.  My Dad once told me that there are ... http://goldendrake.com/2009/02/09/hard-water-good-friends/