Boys Weekend

When the boys are away, they really know how to play.

This past weekend Dan, his Dad (Opa) and 2 of Opa's buddies went to West Yellowstone to go fishing. This is something that the "expert" fishermen have been doing for the past years and this year Dan got to go. He couldn't turn this experience down, Fishing with his Dad; he hadn't done that in a long time.

Look at Dan's faces, you can tell that he is really enjoying it.

Look at the Fish, it has ICE on it!!!

This picture is just a piece of the beauty that that got to experience.
While they were in West Yellowstone, there was 10 feet of snow and the temp. was in the 20-30s. Brrrrrr!

They saw buffalo and bald eagles and lots of fish. Dan caught about 20 fish the entire trip.

Funny Story: The drive up, Opa was telling Dan the "Dos and Don'ts" of fishing the river. Telling his secerets that he had learned from his years of experience. One thing was watch were you walk and don't fall; the rocks can be slippery. SO, they got there and started fishing, about 5-10 minutes into it, Dan catches his first fish of the day...well Opa was soooo excited that he comes running to Dan to take a picture and FALLS into the icy cold water face first. (temp of 30 degrees) He stands up covered in water and smiling says to Dan, "I told you to watch were you walk."

These are memories I am glad that Dan was able to make and remember of his Dad fishing this trip.

Opa showing off his form on the Madison River:

...Looks like the form and skills had paid off. What no kissing the fish Opa?

Well, these "boys" had a fun weekend and a great time together. They wonder if their "Old" bodies will be able to do it again next April. They will, but maybe it will be later Spring. Remember, you are only as old as you think... SO you'll be there again next year catching more fish.