Spring is almost officially here. I hope mother nature understands and keeps this in mind moving forward. I need my fishing fix eventually. The temps have been nice enough, but the weather this last weekend was rather fussy. We got lots of rain and thunderstorms.
Thinking about seeing if the youngest son, if he doesn't take a trip to see his grandfather, wants to go fishing this next weekend. We haven't been for a long time and it will be good to get out and converse as father and son by ourselves.
I've always enjoyed fishing with my boys. The delight in their eyes when they hook into a fish is unforgettable. The excitement they would experience is something I will remember fondly till the day I take a dirt nap. I hope they will continue to remember those days as well long after I am gone.
Of course that excitement and the look in their eyes isn't the same now that they are older, but I still enjoy the time. I don't get to fish with my oldest anymore as he lives further away, but still get to with the youngest.
We will talk about his work, school, girlfriend, and other adventures in life. I share with him my thoughts and advice, tell stories, maybe even ones that stay between guys. Even when we don't catch anything, it is an enjoyable time.
If we don't go and he visits his grandfather, I know they will go fishing. His grandfather has been talking about fishing constantly every night when my wife talks to him. He dislikes the idea of fishing by himself due to his age and safety.
The time they could spend together would be amazing as they rarely get to spend time together and I know they would both really enjoy it. So I almost hope my trip this weekend gets delayed because he makes the trip south to see grandpa and go fishing with him.
In the interim, maybe if he does go, I will just use the time to straighten up my garage finally. It really needs it, but the crux is that I will need some muscle to help. With him out of town, I am not sure how I can accomplish it. I may pay an older local neighborhood kid to help me out.
Well, enough for now. Time for some coffee.
Thanks for reading,
Joe
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