Fishing Rhino

When (not if) you get it clean, give it a good coat of wax or glaze before putting it in the water. That will make it much easier to get rid of that scum at the waterline. Try once a month to see what it takes to keep the boat spiffy. Or, many every fourth or fifth trip. Keeping it clean is much easier trying to clean accumulated grime.

Pressure treated wood, and aluminum don't always play nicely together.

Back atcha Jiggy.

Only three days to go and the days will be getting longer. Your wish will be granted.

Don't those naked branches give you the shivers. I can't wait for them to get soft and fuzzy looking when the buds swell prior to the leaves making their appearance.

On the other hand, my wife, isn't intimidated by the larger animals.

You know me. I don't like to disappoint.

The story behind the photo. It had to be taken in the early fall around 1985. We were probably about thirty miles from shore. Migrating birds are a common sight, and often took advantage of boats along their migrating route to get some rest. It's a long hard pull for them as they travel between Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket to Long Island. The bird on my head had to be extremely tired and desperate. It sat on my head for ten to fifteen minutes. As you can see, no razor blade company or barbers were going to get rich from me. I'd get my hair cut and beard trimmed six times per year.

Yeah, you could. But, could you get him a double header like you did for me?

Where was Rudolph when this guy needed him.

Fake. It's hard to tell the difference, unless you are close to it, or have eagle eyes.

I'm not sure, but if I were you, I'd be on my best behavior. I've read that the fuzzy fungus is not harmful to trees, but after years of observation, that "stuff" is only found on trees that are on their way out.

Merry Christmas to all.

You could ask the same of golf, or bowling, or any other pastime. There is nothing special about any of them, except to the people who pursue them.

Shall we dance?

That was one hungry squirrel.

Sorry. I placed a post here that belonged on the photo thread. Thoughts and wishes for a full and speedy recovery.