What did you do over your summer? (besides fish)

[joshswrench]

Just wondering if anyone was as busy as I was this summer. I was able to fish 4 times .... that's it. I spent two weeks in Germany kicking planes off the blacktop , had a hunting class :study: , saw (better sit down) an opera with the wife.... , went to utah for a weekend , going to eastern washington in two weeks :thumleft: , camping over the 4th down at riffe lake :viking: , backpacking and scouting in wenacthee and the cascades :rambo: ... huff puff And then summers done for me :rendeer: What have ya'll been up to?

[Marc Martyn]

Opera! Well, now you are couth!:thumright

[Rollin with Rolland]

Man, i would trade all that for the 45 days on the water i had so far...... :jocolor: :jocolor: .


Just kidding joshswrench...variety is the spice of life.....appreciate it while you can. That sounds like one kick butt summer to me....i'm just a boring angler.....

[big fish lite line]

ya I can truelly say I fished to much this summer.

[Lotech Joe]

More than anything else, I paid bills and worked in the yard. I did manage to rebuild another bamboo fly rod and I met and fished with some new fishing partners. Oh yeah, I also managed to buy a new pontoon boat. Another thing, I was introduced to some new lakes to fish. I guess it's been a good summer after all. And, it isn't over yet.

[dilbert]

Fished
Went to Las Vegas Nevada for a few days (Wedding/Vacation)
Came home and fished
Went to St Louis Missouri for a week (work)
Came home and fished
Went to Arlington Texas for a week (work)
Came home and did laundry - no time to fish
Went to Yeovil England for a week (work)(My luggage arrived promptly, 4 days after I did)
Came home and fished
Went to Waldport Oregon for a week (Family Vacation)
Came home and fished
Going to Potholes for a 3-day weekend
Going to fish
Might fish some more

[The Quadfather]

Good thread...
I have fished more than I've ever fished, since probably Jan of this year, and ALOT over the actual summer. Also spent 2 days in Chelan, and two days in Mazama. (not fishing) Then spent 4 days sleeping in a pup-tent with my 9 y/o son at Scout camp. Sidebar---- I was never quite sold on scouting up until this point. The camp was full of about 200 kids between just 6 and nine years of age, it was run entirely by Boy Scouts 16-19ish ages. Not an adult anywere in charge. But these Boy Scouts were the most mature, organized, knowlegable and resourceful teenagers that I've ever met. What a level of maturity, and they weren't getting paid hardly a thing. Anyway...... if you have a young kid you should really have a close look at scouting. If my son wants to continue I'm all behind it.

[Mike Carey]

One of the funner things we did was a family vacation down to Oregon for a few days. My 17 y.o. had a lineman's camp in Corvales and we dropped him off then went to the coast. Temp dropped from 88 to 65! brrrr. My 14 y.o. and I rented ATVs for an hour in the dunes and then sand-skied the dunes - that was fun!

Also, my 14 y.o. collects and re-furbishes NERF guns, so we hit all the Goodwills we could find.

A nice trip for sure.

[Bisk1tSnGraV]

Seems like it was a quick summer so far ... I have done my most fishing since I have been in Washington. Besides that we just returned from our first camping trip down by Randle and the Cowlitz. We had been talking about it for many years and finally just scheduled and went with two other families. Besides the 95 degree heat I think all and all it went pretty well. No one completely melted down and there have been talks of another camping trip for next year. We also spent 4 days at Seaside, Oregon. It is the favorite vacation stop of my wife. Learned how to repair a refrigerator (well it wasn’t something I planned but the money saved help pay for the camping trip). And worked a bit in the train room finally adding some scenery to the layout.

[kutthroatkilla]

I agree with the above posts that summer flew by way too fast. I studied and am pegged on return to college here in the next week. I fished the saltwater a ton (I know that doesn't count) and studied, studied, studied taking a full summer load. I'm grateful I was able to fish with some members/owners of this site early in the year. It was indeed a pleasure. Hope everyone has had a fun and safe summer time. :thumright

[kevinb]

I've been fishing alot more and hitting new and old lakes that I havn't been to in awhile.
Returned back to full time status after 2 shoulder surguries. Its nice to be working again
Been traveling a bit more with the family,went up to Vancouver Island and camped for a few days(amazing fishing too)
Purchased another boat...12ft for small lakes. Bought a new house that has kept me pretty busy but I enjoy doing yard work.

[BassinBomber]

I've fished more this summer than any other since coming to Washington in 74',..bought a new boat (new 2 me),..bought a 12' Aluminum,..camped/fished @ Battleground for 3 days,..about 2 hit Potholes for another 3 days,..been 2 the water park in Renton 5 times with the kids,..been off from work (by choice) since the 22nd of June and lovin every minute of it,..watching the kids for the summer,..2 many BBQ'S 2 list,..birthdays,..baby showers,..anniversaries,..you name it,..very busy summer and it's not over yet,..I love my line of work because I can "Drag-Up" anytime I want and just take a leave of absence or a sabbbatical,..LOL,..then head back when I feel the need. Can't wait till next summer cause I'll have my Bass-Boat by then!

BB

[A9]

Spending money on fishing stuff/gas....

[VHMLLC]

thanks to the shot in the arm that WL.com has given me, i have fished more in the last three months than i have fished in the last twenty years. we do a lot of camping (travel trailer)and are looking at potholes before seasons end. any help on the lo-cal would be a great.


.:viking:

[joshswrench]

Man, i would trade all that for the 45 days on the water i had so far...... :jocolor: :jocolor: .


Just kidding joshswrench...variety is the spice of life.....appreciate it while you can. That sounds like one kick butt summer to me....i'm just a boring angler.....

Rollin... I'm aspiring to be just a boring angler myself... life just keeps getting in the way!

[shawn]

I started my first quarter at college(getting my ATA in welding technology).Built a shed,just got back drom camping on my families property on Lake Trask first time out there since they just bought it.The fishing there is not so good.But it is next to Mason and Benson Lakes in Mason county.Worked in our two gardens.One is pretty small the other is pretty good size,it measures about 40 ft by 120 ft boy talk about some work.I haven't fished as much as I wouls of liked but Life Happens.Do plan on filling up that Salmon catch card here shortly.Oh I forgot I spent alot of hours on WL.Great thread ya'll.

[Bscman]

Fish, Hike, Hunt. Is there anything else?

Oh yes, hotrodding. Summer is a great time to clean off and cruise those 'rods. I know I do!
'72 Chevy Nova built 350/Auto, '68 Shortbox Stepside Chevy C10 modern 350/5spd.

[skeetrzx225]

READING ALL OF THESE CRYBABY WHINING BS COMPLANING WASTE OF TIME POSTS ON THIS WEBSITE ABOUT FISHIN PEOPLES DOCKS TO C AND R TO WHO CATCHING WHAT ON THIS OR THAT AND WONT EVEN SHOW SOMEONE HOW TO RIG THE DAMN THING CUS ITS SOME HOLY SECRET OR THE PHOTO MAGIC I SEE AND ALL THE BS THAT GOES WITH THAT ITS KINDA LIKE A BUNCH WOMEN GETTING THERE HAIR DONE TALKING SMACK ABOUT EVERYTHING AND EVERYBODY. THIS WEBSITE SUCKS I HATE IT IF YOU PEOPLE WOULD SPEND MORE TIME FISHING INSTEAD OF TALKIN SMACK ABOUT WHO KNOWS MORE THAN WHO YOU MIGHT JUST CATCH MORE FISH INSTEAD OF TELLIN TALES AND UPSTAGING ONE ANOTHER THIS SITE SHOULD BE CALLED " THE WASHINGTON LAKES PISSING MATCH" THATS PERFECT! I HEAR SO MANY WONDERFUL OPINIONS HERE WELL HERES MINE AND I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE THINKS ABOUT! OH YEAH THIS IS WHAT I DID THIS SUMMER ,I QUIT THIS SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! QUIT WASTING TIME AND FISH

[big fish lite line]

[/quote]READING ALL OF THESE CRYBABY WHINING BS COMPLANING WASTE OF TIME POSTS ON THIS WEBSITE ABOUT FISHIN PEOPLES DOCKS TO C AND R TO WHO CATCHING WHAT ON THIS OR THAT AND WONT EVEN SHOW SOMEONE HOW TO RIG THE DAMN THING CUS ITS SOME HOLY SECRET OR THE PHOTO MAGIC I SEE AND ALL THE BS THAT GOES WITH THAT ITS KINDA LIKE A BUNCH WOMEN GETTING THERE HAIR DONE TALKING SMACK ABOUT EVERYTHING AND EVERYBODY. THIS WEBSITE SUCKS I HATE IT IF YOU PEOPLE WOULD SPEND MORE TIME FISHING INSTEAD OF TALKIN SMACK ABOUT WHO KNOWS MORE THAN WHO YOU MIGHT JUST CATCH MORE FISH INSTEAD OF TELLIN TALES AND UPSTAGING ONE ANOTHER THIS SITE SHOULD BE CALLED " THE WASHINGTON LAKES PISSING MATCH" THATS PERFECT! I HEAR SO MANY WONDERFUL OPINIONS HERE WELL HERES MINE AND I DONT CARE WHAT ANYONE THINKS ABOUT! OH YEAH THIS IS WHAT I DID THIS SUMMER ,I QUIT THIS SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! QUIT WASTING TIME AND FISH[quote]

no one said you had to participate. now I'm glad your gone

[dilbert]

We need one of these.