The Lull (?) After The Storm
All company is safely back home and the reds are hammering us. Very good daily count past the sonar and the commercial nets are not fishing again today. The test fishing out in the inlet shows that there are still tons of reds to hit the river, so I don’t expect it to slow even when the nets get back in.
I left out a photo of the company flag flying over the camp.
Both Roger and Mike discovered that their waders do not leak. Their method leaves something to be desired, however. First you hang them up on the edge of the tarp. Notice the nice valley in the tarp between the white table/sink and the green tent. That was where they spent the night. Did I mention that it rained occasionally while they were here. Both sets of waders held water perfectly.
Meanwhile, the Silvers are showing up in Homer. So many fish, so little time.
Bill caught an Arrow Tooth Flounder. 
Cute, ain’t he.
That was after he took Roger, Mike and I out for Halibut. We did well.
They took turns trying to lift the 90 pounder.
All while Swiftwater Bill nailed the Kings.
Going to get and smoke some reds then pack it all up and get back to Homer.
Weather remains perfect!
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about. 7/7/2020 edit: As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master. I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank. Thank You!
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