Cute To The Max!

Been taking Stubbs with me on short trips around town or for fishing trips. His favorite spot to sit is on the left of my lap with his head out the window.  Isn't he cute?

Gettin Reel

Recently had my reel refilled at Bob's and it's been giving me a hell of a time. Always snaggling where the line has to be pulled out and cut, resulting in tying on a new set-up. Yesterday Stubbs and I hit the river to do a little fishing.  On one of the first casts that line tangled up and I was unable to unravel the sucker. Gave up and decided to get the reel refilled once again.

Returned to Lexington to the hardware store to try them out. The young guy doing it was having a hell of a time getting it going. Worry set in and it came to fruition when he turned around and showed me my mangled, crushed reel. Guess he got a little carried away.

Thankfully he stepped up and said they would replace the reel. He then grabbed a very nice $70 model from the case and began filling it. Now, I wasn't going to argue because they were giving me awesome customer service. However, my pole and reel combo only cost me $22. But hey, they wrecked it so an upgrade worked for me!
Got my reel, thanked them and was back up to the river to fish.

First cast out was awesome but ended up having problems reeling it in. Not due to the reel but due to the set up and drag. Ugh! It was like a comedy of errors trying to fix it. Finally took it as a sign that fishing was not meant to be so packed it in and returned home. Will have Steve set it up properly for me so I will be back in business.

Carpet and Cleaning

Friday morning rose bright and early at 5am as the carpet cleaners were due to arrive by 7. Spent Thursday evening picking up and vacuuming the areas they were going to clean per the company directions. Fun times.

They arrived, we toured the house, then I paid and boogied out the door. I didn't want to hang out while someone performed maintenance on my house so grabbed Stubbs and we went fishing for a few hours. Oh my pup was such a good dog, especially since it was raining. No fish were caught but it was an enjoyable time.

Afterwards, ran errands, including picking up the snackage needed for my Newark party on Sunday.  Yes, agreed to have a living infomercial in my home which we are referring to as a "party."  Came home to a deodorized house with clean carpet. Proceeded to return furnishings and rugs to their proper or new areas and all looks great.

Being up so early did not afford me shower or makeup but it also didn't prevent me from hitting Ross with Sam after he got off work. Made it out of there without running into a former co-worker or school classmate, a miracle in itself.

Spent my evening relaxing and making more earrings. Also relied on Google to answer my entertainment questions as I watched a few movies. What other movies has David Fincher directed? Who is that gal who plays Vera in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?  How many movies did Cary Grant and Mryna Loy make together?  Yes, those kinds of pressing inquiries that must be answered as I was surfing the couch.

This morning I again rose early. Cleaned the kitchen, the bathroom, then whipped up a berry pie for Sunday. Hopefully no one will notice the tiny slice I removed to test it. Traded out the bathing beauty windcatcher in the back yard for the fisherman one, which seems to be apropos with my current hobby.

It's now after noon and time to take a shower, although I'm midway through The Social Network. Just may finish that up before I become presentable.

Peaches and Berries Oh My

Tuesday Steve showed up and we went over to Cowlitz River Rigging so he could buy himself some new Prison Blues jeans, which are his favs because they are made to wear with suspenders.  (This has not cancelled out the fact we are continuing to search for some more fashionable jeans for the man to wear. 😉)  While he shopped, I stumbled upon some Seahawks earrings that one of the employees makes and sells. Of course I had to grab a pair!

Our next stop was Arlenes so I could fish a little at the end of the day. No bites but was nice to visit with her and she sent me home with some yummy red peppers.

Had dinner at Papa Pete's pizza, which is so mouth-watering.  Came home, bloated, then went to bed.

Was up around 6am yesterday morning and proceeded to make a peach pie. While it cooked, I crafted three pairs of earrings from beads picked up at Michaels.

Roused Steve then hit the road for the Oregon Coast to complete harvesting huckleberries. The weather was awesome - 82 degrees!  Hit our picking spot and the bushes were laden with plump, juicy fruit. We went to town with our metal picking tools and were picking a ton. Steve stopped to dump the berries into the containers in the trunk of the car and was so excited about the haul he accidentally locked the keys in the trunk. Uh oh.

Thankfully, my insurance policy includes roadside assistance. Called Safeco and they took it from there. Within 15 minutes a truck showed up, popped the car door open, and we were able to access the trunk for the keys. Just amazing service!!

Finished up the picking and wound up with over 3 gallons of berries!

That pie I made? Not so good as the peaches were a little mushy. Next time will need to use hard and not ripe fruit.  Live and learn as that pie gets tossed!

We Be Bangin

Inspired by a Pinterest photo to cut my bangs, which drive me crazy. Now that I can put my hair up I simply like it better to have bangs plus they hide those pesky forehead wrinkles!

For some reason it didn't turn out like the pic - what's up with that? 😆😉

Wonder Woman At The Fishing Hole

Saw the newly released Wonder Woman dvd yesterday morning. It was a really good movie and kept my attention. Wonder Woman was intelligent, powerful, and brave - my kind of female action hero. 

Feeling bold and powerful myself, I went fishing at my regular Cowlitz River hole. Saw an odd sight on the freeway on the way there - dude driving his motorcycle with a skeleton as a passenger! Bizarre!

The good news is I broke my losing streak!  Landed a nice 14 inch trout!  So exciting when you finally catch one. 

Took a break and picked a bag of blackberries, which are close to the end for them. Returned to fishing but alas it was just a one fish day.

Up early and may just return to the hole to see if a brother to yesterday's fish is hungry!

Day for Fishing and Movies but Not for North Dakota!

That trip to North Dakota today? Didn't happen 😕.

I got all ready this morning, packed, then headed to the airport.  Parked in the long term lot out in B.F. Egypt then took the shuttle to meet up with the Husted family.

All checked in, we hung out then boarded.  Settled in and then we waited, and waited, and waited. Finally they announced that the plane had structural damage and won't be flown. So we all disembarked and Michelle, Steve's sis-in-law and designated travel arranger, contacted United. Well, all trips to Denver were booked so the decision was made to cancel the trip. They will still hold the memorial for his mom in her hometown and the family will figure out a date in the spring to go.

After finally getting our luggage, it was back on the shuttle to retrieve my car and head home. Changed into my fishing gear and shoes, grabbed Stubbs, and headed to the Toutle River to try my luck. No bites but was able to see a couple of graffiti artists at work. They were going to town and had about 30 cans of paint. Nice guys.

Tonight Sam invited me to see It at the movies, his treat, so I was definitely in. Should be good!!