Oregon Native

Just got back from Duke yesterday and read this and lifted....gosh so sorry. I can say I "somewhat" understand....today is a gift not to be taken for granted. They took out 56 staples out of my head and we talked to docs for three hours. Said in a nice way to get things in order. I too have stage four Bastoma (short version) and they couldn't get it all but all hope is not lost....We just never know how long we are going to be on the good Lords entertainment committee..... May your trip be blessed.

Oh....my. And I was feeling sorry for myself that my wife nixed my outing today as the doc took out my staples on my head and said not to wear a hat or get it wet for a couple days.... So will just go out in garage and see if I can see good enough to tie a hook on....it will be sketchy by I have nothing but time right now. Sorry for you alls hard water....

Very very slow process.....

Looks like the radiation and chemo start on the second of next month. Will have to see how this five week ordeal will go. So many different stories....another one of life adventures. Going to try to get in a little fishing next week after Thanksgiving....hopefully I can tie on a hook. Things still pretty fuzzy. They say your pretty tired....gosh....I get more tired I may be a vegy!!!! Making lunch or dinner and I want a nap.....:) Tight Lines

Nice...now on to making some pickled heart.....yum

After researching your condition farther I can see you will be the perfect man to have around the house now!!!! Hopefully you won't get allergenic to dust and yardwork.

Jerkbait.....ned......just works....

Inch and a half white tube......mmmmmmmm

Good for you...I have done this a number of times and it brings joy for sure. Usually it's a a ramp I frequent and ....well....you'll see. Well done Even the young ones like to look at all the tackle...whether they use it or not....

So so many things to kick us in the butt.....all the best to all of you...I'm glad I can kinda read and kinda type. What gets me during this semi healing process is the "shadow" people off to the side of my head....wish they would just sit down and chill.

Now if I could even fish for two hours it would be awesome....May try next week if can...depends on doc visits....strength.....vision ....and other BS

Wow.....should I go fishing he says.....smiles..... I hunger to get out rain sleet snow as all have been good times.....

Amazing.....I slept seven...yes seven straight hours....first time in over a month.....was a wow moment. Thank you all for well wishes and prayers......

Ewwwwwwwwwwww

Thank you all.....lookijg at keyboard and screen is like looking through a bottom of a glass....getting better but.......pain is in check thankfully The ride home from Duke kicked my butt. Don't like pain pills but they are a friend at times. So important to walk around...can feel body just doing wierd stuf from sitting so much. What a ride....what a ride....typing will get better. Tight Lines

Can;t type will so pls forgive spelling....just got home from Duke where they gave me sixty stiches in my head..... hope will get betting...keep posting the stories..... Tight Lines

We talked...it's a lot..... Animal can walk by door and be safe

Eating blueberry's and sugar free nut butter and a cup of tea....want want want coffee......have to wait till pancreases cools down. Doc says need to eat eight to ten cups of veggies and fruits a day.....ugggggggggghhhhh

Not sure if taking computer to Duke so may be off here for awhile. Phone is just to hard to see now and right side of head doesn't see things proper. (this &*#!@ moves fast) Heading up today....may try and hit a golf ball tomorrow before getting admitted to Hospital Monday. Probably going through the motions but...all's good....it's outside breathing fresh air and not thinking as much. Then after X number of days we hope to grab a fishing rod and jump in a boat for a bit....ahhhhhhh....goals right. Catch one for me

Oh my....jealous...also doing my BR check and see what your all doing while contemplating the day. These life's bumps make ya wonder and be thankful. Would love to hook up the boat to the truck and mozy down.... Tight Lines

Played this game on many levels for a long time and now to just sit back and watch the developments is head moving. People are sooooo critical of everyone....gotta be me me me my my my way. Your fish isn't long enough for TV.....your fish is too big....they wear the wrong shirts...oh...you shake when you fish...you don't drink coffee or carry a banana in the boat....how come they pay you...what you doin here!!!! What a funny looking boat...on and on and on. Still love the sport.....love Probably won't be long before they have to wear helmets, finger protectors, have a sport drink on the belt, larger windshield to protect from flying objects, four to a boat.....and on. Sorry.....it's early....only on second cup Thank you Lord I still Love your gifts.

It's fun huh.....addicting too

Well for all the Debbie Downers....experts with no degree's and just plain knowledge trusting individuals...here's my two cents minus three. I have used the legal version out east here and inflammation relief on the hands and shoulders it's amazing and since I got acute pancreatitis due to inflammatory's this has been a nice change. Being almost 70...diagnosed with a killing cancer I guess I was willing to try something for pain. I also know there's more coming and the reviews on "MODERN" med's is JUST as scary but I'm willing to use both if need be. Will let ya all know what this lab rat goes through.

Fish are opportunists with no hands.....something floats by...they grab...taste...spit...or swim off with it. I like a longer rod and lighter line....holding the rod high and bringing the bait back towards me....worked on the Columbia rather well...should work out here.

When I fished Shasta a lot ...one of my favorite baits in the fall was a small one inch trap on a spinning rod....six lb line and long casts. Just murdered the spots and big trout. Tried a lot of lures....Cotton Cordel used to have a gray one with a black back......money on Shasa.. One Inch