A-Jay

I know there are several schools of thought on this subject Glenn. And although we do have an excellent alarm system, a whole pack of them in fact, our experience with Maritime L/E has made us firm believers in single shot stopping power. Here in the North Woods, you can dial 911 but it might be a While before you see "The Sheriff". A-Jay

After weeding through several weapons and then making the short list, I chose to go with what my wife and I are most familiar with. A Remington 870 will be standing watch in my home and it feels good. A-Jay

There no reason to miss fishing time OR the Ball Game. I'm a fairly Rabid Sports Fan - So . . . . . . . Set up the DVR - Fish all day - watch the game at your leisure. A-Jay

You are welcome. As for reading my posts, you may just learn what Not to do . . . . . It's always better to be Lucky than Good. A-Jay

When ya gotta go - ya gotta go. Poor guy was having trouble seeing the course with his eyes crossed like that . . . . . A-Jay

Sorry but Banana Joe just can't hang with Tucker here . . . . . . A-Jay

Welcome to BR ~ And I have to say - I really like your Style. A-Jay

More good news, well sort of - At least you made it back safely to the dock and that's where you discovered the maintenance needs. If you had failed to notice the problem or ignored the signs, that's when these stories end up having quite a bit more to them. Hope it's not too bad. A-Jay

This is not mine - but it helped me quite a bit. A-Jay When we are wrapped up in a 'mid-life crisis' it is very difficult to think clearly, to feel consistently, or to act predictably. Those of us who have lived fairly adult lives full of adult commitments, hit some point in time when we wonder if there is something more to life than being the good person that we have been. We begin to wonder about what life would have been like if we had done this or that instead of what we have done. Choices are reconsidered, values re-examined, commitments questioned. Obviously, it can be a season of chaos for everyone close to the mid-lifer. Here are actions you can take to make sure you grow through mid-life into a higher level of maturity and wisdom. Keep giving yourself a lot of positive self-talk "This is a critical time in my life and I need to navigate it well. I need to re-evaluate who I am so that I can grow-up and move ahead. Now is the time. Maybe I didn’t invite this confusion into my life, but it is here, and I am going to take advantage of it to become a stronger and more well centered person. No backing down." Figure out what principles you will organize your life around, and then begin to manage your life by those principles. If you do this, you will grow through this mid-life crisis. If not, you will have missed the incredible opportunity this is. Commit to living truthfully. Be truthful with yourself, with a friend, with a Spiritual Leader, and with your spouse. The truth will set you free, because grown-up people face the truth and live truthfully with others. If you are not telling the truth, what fear is driving you? Examine it. You are probably trying to manage your anxiety, or someone else's. Engage your Lover in the process of self-examination by asking your lover to articulate their principles as well. Ask your friends and family to do the same. I‘ve seen this work powerfully in extended families. Instead of fragmenting and falling apart, everyone gets centered, strong and healthy. During the mid-life crisis one deals with the shadow side of one’s persona. 'Dealing' with oneself at this level is a heroic adventure. Do it. Be your own hero. Wrestle with the demons and awaken to the truth. Do not, absolutely do not, be harsh with your loved ones. They are not the cause of your problems. You are outgrowing your own skin. Focus on your own growth and be gracious to those who live close to you. Again I say: This is a powerful time of growth that is the gateway into a more integrated, whole, and mature life. Be patient with yourself, and encourage your loved ones to be patient with you as well. Remember, the greatest gift you can give your marriage is your attention.

Oh Boy, now you've done it - both Dwight and I will have to hide this from both Lynn & Sue . . . . . . . . A-Jay

That's OK - but each rod must have it's own Name and the names have to Rhyme. A-Jay

Perhaps if you Demo a couple from TW - that could help you decide. Nothing like try before you buy. A-Jay

MI - Resident Restricted (no Trout & Salmon) - $15 - Resident All Species - $28 Special "Snag an Encroaching Jet Ski" Tag - $2 (limit 3 snags per 12hr period) This permit must be prominently displayed by pinning it to your Forehead. Come On Person A-Jay

That's Classic ! I'm going to start using that . . . a Lot A-Jay

Yea - I'm just having a little fun J A-Jay

Well, the "C'Mon Man!" doesn't necessarily have to be derogatory. The recipient may interpret the comment at his or her discretion. A-Jay

I've max'ed out a couple times recently - However - I would not be totally opposed to just once a day having a "Come'on Man" comment button. A-Jay

Congratulations ~ ! That's a Trophy For Sure . . . A-Jay

Hey - Look at you with the fancy work - Nice Job. A-Jay

Ah Yes - The Shipping - You're right. And each additional Item is FREE so there's that. A-Jay

OK - well Russ must be giving you a special Deaknh03 Price - because that's not the going rate. A-Jay

Here you go - This first link is one of my favorite swimjigs. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wisconsin-Swimming-Jigs-Watermelon-/120508700241?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item61c9ff05f7 This next link is a great article about them. http://reviews.ebay.com/The-Swimming-Jig-How-to-Fish-with-Bass-Fishing-Lures?ugid=10000000004402468 A-Jay

What a relief - I heard they were eliminating Rhythmic gymnastics. Now that's a sport right there - and talk about a riveting and dramatic spectator sport - wow. I mean how could they even consider deleting a sport in which individuals or teams of 5, manipulate one or two pieces of apparatus: including clubs, some rope, a nifty hoop, a nice little red ball and even a pretty ribbon. It's just so wonderful to watch . . . . . . I'm so glad that's not on the chopping block. A-Jay

I've seen footage from a rod mount - it's ok but take a little getting used to. When I first heard about the rod mount I was really confused and thought they were talking about something much different. A-Jay

I'll take my wife with me any time and every time she wants to or can go. In the beginning, what worked for me was this. Instead of "taking her fishing", I was the Guide for the day. I did not fish at all. I did anything and everything I could to ensure we had a good time. And although everyone wants to catch fish, that was and never is the main objective of the trip. There's so much to it; Knowing how and where to cast, bait selection, knots, hooking, fighting and landing a fish, using the net and fish handling. Doesn't happen over night and there was no way I could "help" and fish at the same time. So I chose to take it slow and "do the leg work". By doing my best to eliminate problems early on, each trip got a bit better and it wasn't long before I was working hard to keep up. We picked out her tackle together. I started her on spinning gear. It was much easier to teach casting basics with this tackle and her proficiency with it improved quickly. Clearly there are a few limitation with spinning tackle but it's easy to ensure when together, we fish in a manner that is with in the abilities of both her and her tackle - in other words - I'm not taking out to Flip Mats with 10lb test. Turns out she is Waaaaaay more patient than I am. She'll make a single cast with a stick bait last 10 minutes or more. She Kills Me doing this - All the time - Also a swimjig has been her friend as well. She started fishing it super slow and again took me to school. It was great to see. Keep it all as positive as you can. Providing detailed descriptions was helpful: things like what a bite feels like, how to perform the hook set and why, what a bass does onced hooked and why. LIke I said there's a lot to it and no detail or explanation is too small. Include it all. And Take a lot of pictures / video if you can. I hope this helps. A-Jay