ON THE WATER FOR FEBRUARY ( 2K10 )

ON THE WATER FOR FEBRUARY   ( 2K10 )

 

Hello Folks >< We have some very Interesting Stuff In The Tackle Box this Month < To Wit >> 3D TV is coming to a place near you & it will only cost you $ 2000 Bucks for a 3D TV Set. Of course, you will need a pair of $ 20 Buck “Geeky Goggles” to watch this Electronic Marvel … Can you imagine what this will do to the SIZE of the FISH CAUGHT on the Out-Door Channel !?!?  Let’s take a look at some Strange Animal Stories >> How’bout the Sea Lion Migration from San Francisco Bay up to our very own Sea Lion Caves >< Then there is the very sad situation involving our confused & starving Costal Brown Pelicans (If you find a Pelican Dead or Alive, Please call the North Coast Wild Life Center at (503) 338-3954) .. These birds should have Migrated South, but for some unknown reason, they are still on our Northern Coast. Are you aware, that we have a Herd of about 40 to 60 Moose ?? Yep, these Bad Boys & Girls live up in the Wilds of Wallowa County. The problem is that there is great concern that they may be dying as a result of a disease similar to Heart Worm in Dogs. This disease is present in a Moose Herd in Wyoming & our ODFW Biologists are trying to capture a couple of Moose to get Blood Samples to help determine “What’s Up” with our Oregon Moose.

*** For Sure, you know about Maude & Myrtle’s Recent Private Flight Down to Sea World in San Diego ??? You have no idea what I am talking about !~!~!  Well, the “2 M’s” are Green Sea Turtles, which we (The Oregon Coast Aquarium Staff) have been rehabilitating. This was so successful, that the US Coast Guard was able to divert a C130 Training Flight into Newport, pick up the “2M.s” & fly them down to Sea World (What a Great, Happy Ending Story) ……….

*** Now, for an Unusual Story for those of you who have been to London, England & Eaten “Jellied Eels” > YAK !!! < Here’s the Scoop >>> It seems that the Eel’s are rapidly disappearing from the Thames River (James Ray are you listening ??) .. Sampling indicates, that there has been a 98% population decline in the last year >< Fisheries Biologists have no idea what is causing the precipitous decline. On an “Up Note” >< I am told Whale Watching, off of our Coast, is Prime Time Right Now !!! 

*** Consider this a BOB ABBOTT ALERT >>> Yes, It behooves us all to be on The Alert for Brother Bob >< It seems, our Good LVH Neighbor JIM ROSE provided Bob with a Really Cool Rechargeable Battery Operated Motorized Chair & Bob is now able to get up to the LVH Club House in “Gentleman Style” >So< If he “Blows By” you on the street >< You can Toot Your Horn 3 Times or Give Him the “Dynamic Didgit” !~!~! 

*** Let’s continue to keep Kimberly Andrew, Bob Breakfield & Casey Deckard Close …. All are making Good Progress with their Medical Challenges & I want to also mention, Wayne Hill’s Son Brandon >< Brandon just began a Military Deployment to Afghanistan & we should also hold him Close, while he is in Harms Way. Since we are talking about THE HILL’S >< Let me encourage You All to Tune In to this Cool Website (www.spiritearrings.com)  What you will find is an introduction to some Really Fun Custom Made Gift Ideas >< These could Pay Really Big Dividends as Birthday & Valentine Gifts, etc.

*** Att’a Boys & Girls Department >><< 3 Cheers for 1^st Lady Barb Dudley & the Wonderful Photo Albums she has been providing us (The Christmas Gathering & Our 2009 Salmon Derby Winners ) >< Let’s Hear It >> for ALL of the HARD WORK being done by our “Stalwart Fish Trappers” >>> Speaking of Trap Reports ><  How’bout, Brother Mike Samples recent sighting of a “VERY LARGE BULL ELK” along the Schooner Creek Road. Allow me to also mention a Recent Big Creek Project accomplished by the Team of ATV #1 (Larry) & ATV #2 (Mike) >< Larry Dale & his Son Mike recently replaced a rotted out Critter Basket Post >>> Larry tells me, Mike dug the 3 foot hole in less than 5 minutes !!!   Oh to be Young Again >< Thanks to All ……….

 

OK >< Let’s take a quick look back at JANUARY >> I am not sure I want to Remember the Rose Bowl Game Results. That said, Well Done Buckeyes & maybe Next Year Ducks !~!~!   We followed the R.B. Extravaganza with a Fun Breakfast & a Well Attended General Membership Meeting, which resulted in recognizing our 2009 Salmon Derby Winner < KEVIN McCARTHY with a 35# Chinook >& < Brother Tom Simpson was our 2^nd Place Winner, this year, with a very nice 21# Chinook. We also anointed ATV DALE & ELECTRIC BILL (Each caught a 6 # Coho)  Larry Dale became the Mascot Keeper for 2009 & Bill Furgason got the Fisherman’s Bubble Bath Kit. In addition >< All successful 2009 Derby Anglers received our Traditional Salmon Pin for their Club Ball Caps....... Our 2K10 Derby Season has started & will run from January thru December >< Good Luck To All >>>>>>

*** Just a Note …. To Thank You All for your Cards, Good Thoughts & Good Food >< All of which have Greatly Contributed to Mary’s being “On the Recovery Road” from her Recent Back Surgery. She is Progressing Very Well & We are Most Grateful to All of You for your Loving Concern & Generosity  ……….

 

Lot’s of Stuff going on in FEBRUARY >>>> Check this out >>>>>> We start off with Ground Hog Day, followed by our Fun Breakfast Meeting, followed by Super Bowl XLIV, followed by the Beginning of 2K10 Winter Olympics, Followed by Valentines Day, followed by our Very Special Guest Speaker, Rob Thompson & we wrap up the month with the Beach Mistress (aka Ellie LeMaster) leading us on a Beverly Beach Litter Patrol. Now that’s what you call “Multi-Tasking” >><< Just a word about encouraging you to stay involved in your Fishing Club >< It has been said >< “When you begin to Take Something for Granted … You Run the Risk of Losing It” ………

 

I’ll leave you with this thought (Sent to me by My Pal Linda) > An Oxymoron < Doesn’t “Expecting the Unexpected” make the Unexpected Expected ???         It may be best >< If you don’t think about this too long !~!~!     

 

Well, that’s the Top of the News as it Looks from Here ….. Hope to See You On The Water >>>>>>>  THE HOOK