Old people,fishing and patience.

[Roger]

Nice story: visitors don't usually appreciate how much effort it is to host a trip on the water.

FWIW, when relatives don't understand fishing "catch and release", I compare it to bowling. The conversation usually goes like this:

[mom]: I don't understand why you fish for fish that you don't plan to keep and eat. It seems like a waste of time.

[me]: Hey mom, have you ever gone bowling?

[mom]: Sure I have, I was pretty good too. One time...(long story about one of her better strings)

[me]: Did they let you keep the pins?

[mom]: (just looks at me and doesn't bring up C&R again)

[numbskull]

Sounds better than a day fishing with Sauerkraut

[onecastmike2003]

your making me cry lol

[bucko]

Today I visited a couple of my 90+ year old aunts in a Nursing home. Aging is not an easy process. I'm sure your wife appreciates your efforts.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by Roger

Nice story: visitors don't usually appreciate how much effort it is to host a trip on the water.

FWIW, when relatives don't understand fishing "catch and release", I compare it to bowling. The conversation usually goes like this:

[mom]: I don't understand why you fish for fish that you don't plan to keep and eat. It seems like a waste of time.

[me]: Hey mom, have you ever gone bowling?

[mom]: Sure I have, I was pretty good too. One time...(long story about one of her better strings)

[me]: Did they let you keep the pins?

[mom]: (just looks at me and doesn't bring up C&R again)

Funny Chit!!!!!!

[Dick Durand]

I read your account twice empathizing with all parties. The story was touching and humorous, poignant in the sense that it captures the human condition. Also, I'm beginning to feel on the brink of old age myself.