Monster Fish

It has taken Dad a while to be happy in California again.  He has had days where he only catches one fish or no fish and he has a hard time with that.  I haven't had any work at the ranch for him, so he feels like he is just sitting around and not contributing. 

Today that all changed.  He caught the biggest trout at Lake Wohlford so far this year.  (Yes, it's only January 5th, but chances are nobody is going to beat this one.)  He is so happy that he is on top and wants to show the fish to everyone.  It weighed 11.45 pounds and was 28 1/3 inches long from mouth to the end of the tail. 

Enjoy the pictures and make sure to call Dad and congratulate him.  I haven't seen him this excited in a long time.  It is going in the freezer and he can't wait to bring it back to Utah and show all his friends. 

Happy New Year

I have made New Year's Resolutions every year since I was small.  For the last 40 years or so, one of those resolutions has been to lose weight.  This is the last year that losing weight will be a resolution because this is the year that I finally take off the rest of what I need to.  I have been at the pH Miracle Center for over a year and a half and have lost about half the weight I need to.  This is the year that I finish it and then all I have to do is maintain.

My other resolution is to be better about remembering birthdays and anniversarys.  I have written them all on my calendar and will do a better job of checking it every week. 

Thank you to all my family for a great holiday season.  I love and appreciate all of you.  Hopefully I can get out of debt in the next few years and then rejoin you all in Utah.