Terrierman

Will be there Friday afternoon with my boat. See you all then.

Bob is not likely and Lane got a job, but still not sure of his schedule. It will be me for certain and maybe Lane. As soon as I know, I will post up. Bret, take care of your wife. The White River is not going to dry up anytime soon. We will miss you for certain, but family first, last and always.

Good solo canoes are 15' boats. IMHO. Solo for me means day trip and also loaded to overnight.

Oh no 'brer Little Red Fisherman, don't throw me in the crappie patch....

What a bunch of pikers. We're likely to starve to death down there.

Thanks QB

I'll bring a couple of breakfast casseroles, some absolutely killer Jalapeno Cheddar Bratwurst for Saturday and a deer loin or two. Also my usual Apple Crisp.

You're welcome and I also extend the same thanks.

I wrapped a fiberglass canoe around a tree in Center Creek in 1973. Pulled it out of the river with a tractor and a long rope. Popped right back into shape. Patched the fiberglass and used it with no problems for another 8 or 10 years, finally sold it when I could afford an Old Town. It's probably still being used somewhere. Fiberglass is way tough. But not as flexible as the plastic boats so it will hang on rocks in low water more than polyethylene or royalex. The not as flexible is bad in that light, but good in that it does not oilcan (flex in the bottom) like the plastic boats can do so they tend to paddle better. They can also have a much sharper entry line which also contributes to paddling efficiency. You will never see a plastic canoe used by a serious racer or long distance paddler. It will always be Kevlar, which is a lighter and a bit stronger and considerably more expensive variation of fiberglass.

Its a great outing with some of the best people you will ever meet. Don't let griz sell it short. A remarkable time, in a remarkable place, with remarkable people. Truly unforgettable world class great time. If there is any way possible you can show up - just do it. Trust me on that one.

I will be down Friday afternoon, fish then. Saturday too. Go home Sunday mid day. So far Lane is planning on being there too. Bob is iffy due to Mother issues, but still a maybe. If he shows, he can share a bed with griz. Or sleep in the truck or on the floor or wherever.

Use a big enough hook. At least 3/0. Better is 5/0.

That's a whopper. Congratulations. Have fun being a dad.

Spandex yes. TDF jersey no. Just a regular t shirt.

Hey you're talking about me.

If this moves to second weekend, I will have to take a pass. Already have plans for that weekend, mainly because I set this date aside.

Congratulations to all the Cubs players and all you fans - enjoy the rest of the season. Since you beat my birds, as tough as it may be to swallow, I am now a Cubs fan for as long as they last this postseason. Next April I will revert to Cubs hater.

Theo has definitely made a difference for the Cubbies, you have to give credit. They've got a decent manager now too. Four rookies? FOUR? And they're playing unconscious. But I still like the Cardinals.

He's still getting well. Hard to say. Thumb was really bothering him last night, that much was clear.

I figured on a likely loss to Arietta but not the way that one happened. I was really hopeful when they got to him the way they did. Still too early to give up on the Birds if you ask me. I will go out on a limb and predict a game five win for the Cardinals and an intact Cubs curse.

There is a stunningly beautiful Amish (I think) young woman that is a regular vendor at the Farmer's Market at Farmer's Park in Springfield.

About 8 hours at 200. Falling off the bone. Sunday I added more onion, carrots, celery, a can if petite diced tomato, half an eggplant diced and about half a cup of barley, a pint of beef stock and a Lienenkugel Oaked Lager. Back in the oven about three hours at 250. Outstanding.

Congratulations, you'll be a great Dad.

I was only mentioning that Worcestershire contains anchovies. Sorry for the confusion.

I am a very forgiving individual.