The outdoors revitalize my being no matter the activity and even if only for a moment.
Being outdoors reminds me of what is most important; therefore, I long most days to be in the great outdoors.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Ice fishing with the Saluones

 Griffin Osmond caught 4
 Bill caught 2
 Kaisa got bored until....
 He caught his first fish ever.
 Excitement increased as he caught another.
 And another.
 Me.  Bart.
Kaisa caught a total of 4 including this perch.

First Catch of the Year

The first catch of the year for Brad and I.  We threw some smaller ones back.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Mantua 12/23/11

Brad enjoying the late afternoon of fishing.
I kept 1 trout and about 20 bluegill.  Thanks Lori for letting me clean them inside!
Thickness of ice- from my finger down to scoop.
Hard to read- 9.25 inches of ice.
Brad and I caught 2 trout, 1 perch and about 50 bluegill.
Mr. Buddy heater makes it nice and toasty!