Good evening, it's time for me to get on my soap box for a bit. As you may be aware, if you've read my first entry, I'm a paramedic in S.E. Kansas. Here's my pet peeve . . . IF YOU SEE THE RED LIGHTS, BEHIND OR IN FRONT OF YOU, PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP! If you're in emergency services then you understand. If you're not I want you to think about this. What if it's one of your loved ones that were trying to get to? Turn your radio's down (so you can hear the sirens), check your mirrors often (they're there for a reason), and put the cell phone down (no distractions)! The few minutes, or seconds, that we save by not having to slow down to wait and get around you could me the difference between life or death for someone's loved one. Don't try to "beat" us to the intersection, just wait for us to pass and proceed on your marry way. Ok - enough said - thanks for the opportunity to vent.

Now - for some fishing! My wife and I spent the Thanksgiving weekend at Taneycomo. Fishing was so so up to Sunday morning. Then they turned it on and we had a blast. This was my wife's first trout fishing expedition and it was a great one for her, and me. It's always fun to have a fishing buddy with you to share in the memories. It's even better when it's your best friend. In this case, my wife. Even during the slow times we worked on her casting technique and even got into an impromptu casting competition. We enjoyed being outdoors with each other even if the fishing was slow. This was a great time for Susie (my wife) to learn about the stream, feeding lanes, and trout behavior. With the water so clear we could watch the fish as they reacted to the many food forms available to them. Thank you Lord for the beauty of it all.

Until next time; Be safe and tight lines to you all.