Hawkeye Fly Fishing Show

Me and three other guys from the St. Paul Fly Tiers drove to Des Moines last night to tie some flies today and tomorrow at the Hawkeye Fly Fishing Show.  It runs all day today and Sunday morning.  It will be fun to meet some other individuals that share the same interests as us.  This is our first time attending this show and should be a great time and a sure sign of spring.

Nice day in Waseca

Last Saturday, I drove down to Waseca and visited my grandparents.  It was a beautiful day for a drive.  I was planning on seeing them on Sunday, but with the big storm on the way I decided to change my plans.  I arrived mid-morning at my grandparents house and talked with my Grandpa for a little while and then we decided to go over to the nursing home to see my Grandma. 

She we sleeping when we got there, but woke up when quickly after we arrived.  She was in good spirits and very happy to see us.  She followed and even lead the conversations for a while.  She has really progressed in the last few weeks since her stroke.

Grandpa wanted to eat at the Pheasant Cafe for lunch, so right before they came to get her for her lunch we said goodbye and went to the the little downtown Wascesa cafe.  It wasn't too busy when we arrived.  We each had the roast beef which was very good before heading back to the house.

It was a good day spent with Grandma and Grandpa.  They are both getting used to new schedules and the changes in there lifestyles since her stroke.  There was much improvement and maybe she will be able progress far enough to be able to move back to the house.  Only time will tell.

Photos from fishing with Noah

Here are thse photos from the fishing trip with Noah that I promised so many months back. I am hoping to find a little free time each month to update the blog with some photos.

 

Trying out the mobile blogger

Summer Time

Well summer time is moving on and we have been busier than ever.  Last weekend I went and camped at Jon's hunting land and canoed a portion of the Cloquet River with Noah.  Fishing was really good and I hope to add a picture or two when I have time.  
Sue has been busy getting ready for her trip to Peru.  She has been training quite a bit walking hills and steps to get ready for the portion of her hike.  She also has been putting together items that she will be bring with to donate.
Only a few more months of Summer to go so we are planning on making the most of it.

Back to Work

Yesterday we flew from Tobago to Atlanta and then to Minneapolis putting an end to our restfull vacation.  It was a very nice and peaceful trip.  We ended up spending most of time on the beach or the pool.  The days were warm and the water of the ocean was great. 
So today it is back to work and a regular schedule.  I will try to post a few pictures from the tirp for everybody to see.

Tobago

Our trip to Tobago began on Saturday evening.  We arrived at the airport in the evening, picked up our luggage and walked outside into the warm salty air.  Our travel arrangements included a transfer from the airport, which after a little confusion we were on our way to the Bacolet Beach Club near Scarbourough. 
On Sunday morning we slept in and then spent the day by the pool and on the private beach.  It was a beautiful day with temps in the upper 80's and lots of sun.

On Monday we rented a little 4X4 and drove to Pigeon Point.  We got there in the middle of the morning and there was plenty of space on the beach.  We rented some beach chairs and spent the day lounging, swimming in the warm blue water and scouting the area.  We hope to come back to Pigeon Point later in the week maybe for some fishing and for the Jazz festival that begins this coming Thursday.

It has been a great relaxing trip!  We will try to keep posting.