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"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. " --Albert Camus (1913 - 1960) Here in Springfield, at 8:30 near the Nature Center, we have a good inch of ice and sleet. Sounds like spring with all the lightening and thunder. Strange indeed. Be safe all if you have to travel.

I'm with you Lilley, everyone in this generation is get it right now. Even my own children expect to start in life where I am after 50 years of hard work and saving for it. Now a days its all about charging it and not saving it. Living beyound you means is the norm today and the government should not be bailing out the consumer or the business who loaned these people money without checking them out.

Buy some more energy stock. If you can't lick'em, join'em!!!

"My favorite time of the water will continue to be dusk and dawn. Not day, not night, but the peaceful edge of beauty in-between!" -- W.D. Wetherell (1984)

"Sometimes the mind, for reasons we don't necessarily understand, goes to places and does things we don't understand." --Diana Frolov (Nothern Exposure - 1993)

"Old Noah went a-fishing; He sat upon the ark And kept his hooks a-dangle From daybreak on to dark. His catch was pretty meager; But every one affirms He had no chance, because he Had just a pair of worms." --St. Clair Adams (1915)

"Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit." --Bernard Williams (1939)

This is a post by maddog48 on Jack Wilson's website. I'm always amazed by the power of these storms. Our prayer and thoughts are with these people and the responders. Stay safe!! Re: Tornado Damage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I just talked to the fly shop. They have a guide that works out of Mountain View. The Chevy dealer that was on the right side as you pull into town is no longer there. Quite a few of his cars ended up hitting the hospital. Some of his inventory he can't even find. Mike

Thanks C.C., The wife always enjoys shopping in Hardy on the way to Memphis or Tunica!!

My brother just called from Memphis and said they were hit hard and he said Hardy and Ash Flay were also. Any one have any news on the latter two?

"If a little madness be a necessary requisite to obtain the ultimate in the pleasures of angling---then, O Lord, give me insanity!!" --John Alden Knight (1936)

"Don't ye talk to me of work! I'm jest going' fishing' Where the beauties lurk, 'Round the pools a-swishin' Ne'er a thought have I of care, Settin' on a bank there, Drinkin' in the soft air, Void of all ambition!" --John Bangs (1910)

"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. " --E. B. White (1899)

It's Not All About The Money One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue water. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish. About that time, a businessman came walking down the beach, trying to relieve some of the stress of his workday. He noticed the fisherman sitting on the beach and decided to find out why this fisherman was fishing instead of working harder to make a living for himself and his family. "You aren't going to catch many fish that way," said the businessman to the fisherman, "you should be working rather than lying on the beach!" The fisherman looked up at the businessman, smiled and replied, "And what will my reward be?" "Well, you can get bigger nets and catch more fish!" was the businessman's answer. "And then what will my reward be?" asked the fisherman, still smiling. The businessman replied, "You will make money and you'll be able to buy a boat, which will then result in larger catches of fish!" "And then what will my reward be?" asked the fisherman again. The businessman was beginning to get a little irritated with the fisherman's questions. "You can buy a bigger boat, and hire some people to work for you!" he said. "And then what will my reward be?" repeated the fisherman. The businessman was getting angry. "Don't you understand? You can build up a fleet of fishing boats, sail all over the world, and let all your employees catch fish for you!" Once again the fisherman asked, "And then what will my reward be?" The businessman was red with rage and shouted at the fisherman, "Don't you understand that you can become so rich that you will never have to work for your living again! You can spend all the rest of your days sitting on this beach, looking at the sunset. You won't have a care in the world!" The fisherman, still smiling, looked up and said, "And what do you think I'm doing right now?"

"The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. --John Buchan (1915)

Hey Leonard, share the seahorse recipe. I'll try anything once. How-a-bout-it????

The main roads and side roads are clear here in Springfield, but might use caution after dark with the roads refreezing and watch that black ice!!!

Thanks for the birthday thought. Had a great day yesterday, spent the day in the snow fishing with my two grandsons.

Sorry Ms. Ducky. I didn't mean to insult you. I can stand in a pair of waders all day and my back never bothers me, but a trip to the mall with the wife and in about thirty minutes my back is killing me. Don't know if it is old age or just that my concentration is greater when fishing I never notice it. Glad you enjoy the quotes.

Hey Joby, showed this to the wife and we are going to add this to the menu. Thanks.

This is one of the entre that my wife prepares for our Super Bowl party. This is my favorite of all the fix'ins. Burrito Pie 1. Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas 9 ounces shredded Colby cheese 2. Cooking Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. Drain any excess fat, if desired. Mix in the olives, green chile peppers, tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco sauce and refried beans. Stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. Cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a layer of cheese. Repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly. Yield: 16 servings

I am for what ever works best. I truly enjoy the forum with my morning coffee. Thanks Phil for all that you do!!!

"Don't knock the weather. If it didn't change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn't start a conversation." --KIN HUBBARD (1868)

"The contentment which fills the mind of the angler at the close of his day's sport is one of the chiefest charms in his life." --William Cowper Prime (1873)

Good Counseling! Earl and Bubba are quietly sitting in a boat fishing, chewing and drinking beer when suddenly Bubba says, "I think I'm gonna divorce my wife. She ain't spoke to me in over 2 months." Earl, sips his beer and says, "Better think it over .......... women like that are hard to find."