2006 Goals, revisited

[fishinchicks]

With snow in the forcast for this coming week, and hunting in full swing, I was wondering how everybody has done on their 2006 goals.

I didn't come close to my goal of fishing more. In fact, I think I fished less. Of course, I put around 10000 miles on my minivan this summer chasing the kids from one event to another, as well as my own travel activities.

However, my year hasn't been a total bummer. We did get to go bass fishing in February, down in Florida, and introduce our niece to bass fishing.

I did get to spend some quality time with my family on the rare outings we did take.

I am closing in on my part of the bet I have with my husband, which will get me a boat. That will open up our fishing opportunities quite a bit.

One thing I did learn this year, was to not worry about those things which you cannot change. October 13th will mark the second anniversary of our oldest daughter's Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. We started taking her to the Mayo clinic in March, and have had many wonderful bonding moments together. We like to joke around while waiting for doctor's appointments, and when she is having an IV treatment, we like to play games. Even though we would rather not have to deal with this disease, we have chosen as a family to make the best of it. We know that something good will come of it. Of course, she is turning 16 soon, and that will present me with a whole new list of things to worry about. (Driving!?)

So, to make this long post a little longer, I have enjoyed my year. It didn't turn out as I had hoped, but it was still good. I outfished my husband in Florida (3 to 1), so I am still ahead!

Have a safe fall!

Carolyn

[Mr. Pike1]

Dietz set the bar at 500 for Bass. I hit the targer with a large percent actually being smallmouth.

In my old age I forgot about the event Deitz had on the lake by his house and missed out. Oh well hopefully I will see some FMers on the hard water.

I like the annual Medicine lake event and am going to try a few of the panfish league events