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Category Archives: Nature
Fluke (aka Flounder) Fishing in Atlantic City’s Back Bay
Most of the fishing I did as a kid was near Ocean City, in both the bay and off the coast, with my father, neighbor George, and George’s brother and owner of the boat, Frank. I seem to remember bringing home … Continue reading
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The USS John Galt Arrives
We’ve got a boat. From the time the first pic was taken til the last, 34 minutes passed, according to the timestamp on my Droid. We weren’t particularly racing, and we sorta got hung up when we didn’t initially realize … Continue reading
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Ice Fishing Preps
Nine days until we embark for Laconia, NH for our annual mid-winter getaway and ice fishing extravaganza. I picked up these boots today. They are rated to -40F. They should be perfect in slush and moderately deep snow — perfect … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas
The Christmas season has come and gone and, as usual, a good time was had by all with family and friends across the Commonwealth and across the country. I managed to make this video about our tree decorating and blizzard … Continue reading
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2009 Fishing Trip, Cancelled :/
I and some guys I’ve been friends with going way back usually schedule a fishing trip late in November or early December. We drive down to Atlantic City and pile onto a 43ft charter known as the Miss Atlantic City, … Continue reading
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Sometimes the Lake Wins
Last Saturday turned out to be a great day for fishing exercising. Kate and I went up to Meg’s parents’ cabin on Lake Owassa in Suffulk County, NJ, along with Kate and Tom. My intention was to spend the afternoon on … Continue reading
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Cape Cod, Addendum II
I got the four roles of film taken with the Minolta developed today. I was hoping for some better color but I think there might have been just a little bit too much light. I had higher hopes for a few scenes … Continue reading
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Cape Cod, Addendum
All in all, we had a wonderful time and got to meet new people and strengthened friendships with those we already knew. The summer season has passed, and with it the bulk of fishing opportunities. But what I lose in … Continue reading
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Labor Day Weekend on Cape Cod, Day 2
Another day, more kayaking. This time I actually caught something. Swan Pond River narrows and passes beneath a bridge half way between Sarah’s place and the ocean so I tied up the kayak again there today. In theory this should … Continue reading
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Labor Day Weekend on Cape Cod, Day 1
Kate, I, and our host, Sarah, left Philly at about 6pm yesterday and arrived in West Dennis on Cape Cod at nearly 2am. I was pretty eager to go to bed because I was even more eager to get an … Continue reading
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