Memory Monday

The Big Guy preferred to spend a few days along the Northern California coast during his birthday week; and if that wasn’t possible, he would definitely be fishing somewhere! His photo of the railroad bridge east of Stockton (top photo) was on of his favorite shots. He used it as his phone’s home screen.

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Before sunrise

We set out yesterday in the early morning light and walked down to Lake Natoma at Black Miners Bar. Gus had a chance to wade (he’s not a swimmer, but he loves the water). That didn’t stop him from being extremely disappointed that I wouldn’t take him down to the boat ramp so he could schmooze with the kayakers and […]

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Memory Monday

I’m continuing my look back through the Big Guy’s phone pictures. In the image above, note the shadow in the lower right corner — his fishing partner for the day is the one who shot this photo with the Big Guy’s phone. I’m sure you’ll notice many if not most of the pictures feature a freshly caught fish (most of […]

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Morning at Beals Point

Gus and I spent some time out at Beals Point, near the Folsom Dam, one morning in early August of this year. It’s always fascinating to see what random items have been left behind or washed up on the shore when the lake water levels are low — assorted bits of trash along with a few surprises.

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