Looling Back

Well I see that Andy and I came at last place in the boat rankings, and I can't argue. We did not win many pots but we caught a lot of fish, got along great with each other and had a lot of laughs. Andy said that this was his favorite trip yet. Looking forward to next year but no yet recovered from this year.

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The Chutes

Great trip

Another trip has come and gone, Ithink we all had a good week, agood enjoyable week with family and friends. I hope the camp is still there next year so we can do it again.

Boat Spotlight Confidence List Review

The final pre-trip list looked like this:

Gin is Toxic
Eye to Eye
Camp Director
Boy Was He Pissed
Almost Heaven
Teach a Kid to Fish

By my calculations, the final results should look like this

Gin is Toxic - There was 192 dollars in the fish pot this year and this boat took home 64 dollars (or 1/3) of it, including Big Walleye AND Big Pike for the week. This is not disputable....but I am sure someone (Trent) will have a dispute.

Almost Heaven - I don't have the log book in front of me but it seems like I was handing someone in this boat 12 dollars about every other day.

Boy was he Pissed - Ended the week with three and a half pots if I am not mistaken and stringers full of BS. Also, I am pretty sure this boat didn't clean a fish all week. That is some skill right there.

Teach a Kid to Fish - This was the surprise boat for me this week. They caught a lot of fish and caught some nice fish. Theron had a 26 inch walleye (ended up with two 13 inchers) and won two pike pots if I am not mistaken. They had a good week.

Camp Director - This boat started out on fire with Trent boating 3, 24 inch plus fish on the first day and Uncle Bob winning a Pike pot early in the week. Things fizzled out from there as Trent didn't win any fish pots and Bob never added to his winnings. Total pots won - 1

Eye to Eye - This boat never quite reached the expectations put on it. Troy and Andy were both in the running for fish pots almost every day but just couldn't get it done. Troy laid down for a nap one day with two fish pots and woke up an hour later with none. I think this boat won half a fish pot.

The camp director has the official book and I am sure each boat knows how many pots they won so please set the record straight in the comments.

What a Trip!

Thanks everyone for a great trip. A great time with a really great group of guys. It was nice to climb into my own bed but today I am ready to go back.

Recap:

Estimated Walleye over 24 inches - 8
Estimated Walleye over 30 inches - 1 :)
Broken Rods - 2
Lost Rods - 1 (Recovered)
Lost Nets - 2 (Both Recovered)
Hook Barbs Buried in skin - 2
Smoked out Hamburger Cooker - 1
Boats Paddled Back to Camp - 1
Pairs of Sunglasses lost - 2

Feel free to add to this list...Boat Reviews and Awards coming soon...

well its almost here

As we take care of the last jobs and say our last goodbyes the chutes is still rumbling by the caben to keep it company until we get there

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Boy. Trent must be busy.

Between not being prepared and the rumors of grocery list eff ups, the camp may be accepting nominations for co-camp director on Monday night.

*Fingers tapping on desk, Staring at clock*

Headed that way...

About to leave the house to pick up pepperoni rolls, have lunch with Jane, and head for Ohio. I have to leave in plenty of time to hear Dillon complain and try to steal my stuff and sell it, give Cody time to say so long to all his imaginary girlfriends, Bernie time to grumble. Here's hoping we all have a great time and catch lots of fish, most of all be safe! See you in a bit.

And so it begins...

The slowest day of the year. New yard is seeded and covered with straw. Work til noon, then mow, shower, check off all the things on my list, take my oldest daughter to girl scout camp and hit the road. I will not have a chance for a nap today so don't figure on me driving the first leg. I will take the second shift.

Chuuuutes

Good luck guys, have a safe trip and catch lots of fish, we left you plenty.

Back in the pink

I need to thank Wawa Walleye for mentioning Suzy. I instantly remembered where I left the shirt. I also found the missing salve I've been looking for. Damn rash....

Less than 24 hours...

Tic....Tock.....Tic.............Tock...............Tic.............................Tock!!!!!!

This is shaping up!

A trip without the orange hat or the pink shirt??? This is awesome. I may just leave the sunglasses at home. I have made it through another day here working the ends of my fingers to the bone.

5 hours tomorrow and I am going to leave here only to come back about 6 hours later to the exact same exit off I-77. It just doesn't make any sense but it will be the happiest waste of 3 hours of road time ever.

Reel Maverick Prepares for Butt Kicking and Name Taking...

Reel Maverick is in the process of getting his mind right for this trip. In his game last night, he pitched two innings, had five strikeouts and gave up 1 run. He had a double with 2 RBI and an outfield assist cutting down a runner at second base.

I am beginning to wonder if it won't be necessary for him to take it a little easier on all of us. Maybe if we are lucky, the fishing won't come as easy as baseball.

Nice game, Connor. Good Luck tonight. See you tomorrow evening. No stuffed animals, you can sleep with your ball glove. ;)

The Shirt

Finally starting packing a bag last night. Can't seem to locate my lucky pink shirt. I know many of you have been envious of it for years. I'm hoping no one kidnapped it last year. Will make another search for it today.

Last full day of work...

Today is my last full day of work before the trip. Troy has been on vacation all week, Trent and Bernie are teachers. Cody, Connor, and Andy are students. Dad finished up yesterday. Theron finishes up today at noon. Bob and Aaron are retired. Larry is laid off. It makes me sad that I am the last one working. Somebody has to keep this economy going I guess.

35 hours.

Like a kid at Chrismas...

I'm packed. I'm ready to go. I'm watching the clock tick down. All I want is to see Morgantown in the rear view mirror.

I made it back from the Store

I bought everything on my list for $265.50.

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Just when I thought...

I was going to have a nice relaxing, slow-paced wait until the trip, the guys show up to tear out my english garden and drop 3 tons of dirt, seed and straw. I'll let you know Thursday if I am able to still go. :)

On the upside, I really just needed to cut my hair and I'd be ready to go...until now.

Hot Dogs and coffee are in my possession.

Everything I am taking (minus my tackle and rods) weighs 44lbs and is packed in one bag.