Froze my but off fishing

Well this morning was a bit chilly as buddy and I went off to the river to catch the elusive Stealhead. I had one on withing twenty minutes or so but it got off. Mean while the rain mixed with snow and wind increased which proceeded to turn both me and the dog into ice cubes. Buddy is such a trooper though. He hardly threw a fit at all even as he was shivering so bad that he could hardly walk.

There were about forty boats of all sizes with frozen fisherman in them going up and down the river. What a zoo. I didn't see one fish caught the two hours or so I was there.

So buddy and I went home and I immediately jumped in the hotub and proceeded to thaw out. Aah life is good.

Then I worked on the inside of the Motorhome the rest of the day, getting it ready for my exciting trip.

Just Getting Started

I am so excited. I am finally in the final stages to travel across the US.  I purchased a 27' Motor Home totally self contained and am down to making a list of items I need for this trip.
So bare with me as I get ready for this incredible journey. There are so many places I haven't been just in the US.  I was raised in Alaska on a Five acre Homestead site with a stream full of salmon most of the year and the ocean about five miles away. I was reminded last night at my homegroup meeting that I must have that Gypsy thing going on in me because I have always been an explorer.  I love to check out new places I have never been.  So after growing up just north of Homer AK and attending Highschool in the big city of Anchorage I joined the service right at the end of the Vietnam War.  After that I moved to South west Washington and for the most part been in that area ever since.  At this point in my life I really feel the need to go, checkout new places, new smells, meet new people.  I feel I am running short of time on this earth so here goes.
Oh by the way Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all that ok. I hope everyone recieved a gift and have had a great time.  Personally I could care less for the most part, but I am determined to make the best of it. I really am grateful and have no major complaints.