Time to Breathe
Red run was really weird this year. The usual battles continue with all stakeholders convinced the others are stealing all the fish.
The sonar counts are not trusted by most of the interested parties but even if they are off the trends are easy to see. The only thing we are sure of is that it has been much harder to catch fish than you would expect if the numbers they say are in the river were accurate.
I have enough reds but would always welcome more. Today is my last red fishing day if I am going to smoke any more. Meanwhile, the state is slowly trying to figure out how to regulate cannabis here.
This sign in front of the old “One Stop” gas station/convenience store on the highway between Soldotna and Kenai indicates some think regs will be in place soon.
Hope so, this place needs to mellow out a bit.
Weather has been perfect for fishing. Light rain and mild temps. On to Homer as soon as my rig drys out. Hopefully, this is not one of those years where it rains until it turns to snow. I need to be on the road back to Oregon by the end of the first week in August.
Side note:
I’m looking for housing in Bend for mid August until at least the end of September. Rooms for rent, house sitting and caretaker positions will be considered. I hope to commit to a more permanent arrangement by October.
Stay cool out there.
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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