Lost my fishing buddy today

[Fishoholic]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Good words.

ES - try to get him up for some good vacations and I hope you can get down to AL to spend time with him. Good Luck

Exactly! There is always summer and spring vacation. I use to go fish with my grandparents every single spring and summer. I'd do anything to do it again. I bet he'll want to do the same.

[FishermanTim]

You didn't "lose" him, he just migrated south.
If you and your stepdaughter get along, and there wasn't any bad blood to cause the move, I can't see why you couldn't plan for a couple get-togethers. You could have him visit here during late summer and you could visit him (if possible) during the winter and spring. It will give you both a better appreciation of "long distance" relationships.

Keep the spirit!!

[MarshCappa]

He sounds like a lucky kid to have a Grandfather like you. I hope everything works out for the best.