The Man Cave.....

When we took a road trip out west this winter, we stopped at numerous sites where native Americans had made their homes. North of Santa Fe, N.M. we toured some 500 year old ruins that contained a kiva. A kiva was an underground cavern where religious ceremonies were held. They always had a separate hole leading up to the surface so they could have a fire going and not die of smoke inhalation. I think the real reason for such a cavern was so that the guys could get together, talk stupid and smoke cigars...
I was wearing my Packers cap and it turns out one of the park rangers was from Wisconsin. She was quite proud of that fact and, for a change, I live where the football team actually knows how to win. Once again, thank you for the cap Mr. Anderson....

May 11, 1971

Normally people have a big party on their 40th birthday. 40 was kind of that passing from youth to middle age. I know you never had that chance Eric, but I just want you to know that I never forget. Never!
Happy Birthday son..... Love Dad

The "Opener" UFFDA!!

Last year we had 7 inches of snow on the opener so this year, it was a cake walk. Well...except someone forgot to tell the fish. With water temperatures in the upper 40's, the fish were not cooperating. Mike and I went after our crappies, as always, and only caught a few northerns, a couple of large mouth bass and one smallie. We did, however, get real nice tans on our face so we look really good. So, if we had caught a walleye, or a bunch of crappies, we would have looked real good in the photo. Oh well.....
Johnny and Tommy did catch one walleye so since that was one more than last year, we were able to declare it a successful opener. You see, if you set your sights really, really low, it's hard to be disappointed.
We did pull into the local tavern each day for lunch and met some interesting characters. If I ever want to snag suckers, I now know just where to go....
Mikey and I did make a corporate decision, however. Next year we're gonna wait until the third weekend to go fishing. Even if the fishing is lousy, we'll have better tanning weather.