Fishing The John Day River
Wow! time flies when you’re having fun… OK so i wasn’t having that much fun. This has been a very busy summer between vacation, getting my house ready to sell, running my farrier business and the million and one other things that need doing, so posting to my blog has taken a back seat.
However, I did manage to have a little fun on my trip to Oregon with my son, and now that i have found a little free time i’ll tell ya about it.
We had a blast just being spontaneous and doing whatever we felt like at the moment. Our original plan was to raft the John Day river, but the water was low flow so we spent our time fishing from the bank or wading in whenever we needed. Since it was 90 degrees or more every day of our trip, we didn’t mind getting wet.
just being a kid
We spent a lot of time driving around looking for wildlife and taking pictures about every few minutes. Luke got to the point when i would pull the car over to the side of the road he would say “let me guess, you have to take a picture” (being how he is ten years old he had to repeat it just about 900 times). I explained to him that the pictures were for my blog, and that people came to my my blog to see pictures of Oregon.
John Day river at sunrise
Luke thought that was pretty cool and asked if he could use my camera and take some pictures too. I had brought along my backup camera for that very reason, and soon Luke was just as happy to pull over to shoot pictures as i was.
With exception to the first picture, Luke took all the shots on this post.
a small bass on the John Day
While i would rather be behind the camera than in front of it, Luke took a few candid shots of me and insisted that i post them….so here ya go.
Great expectations on the John Day
Well that’s about all i have time for today but i’ll leave you with a nice sunset.
end to another great day in Central Oregon
Don,
Looks like one more great day in Oregon. One of these days we’ll have to fish that river together.
Lynn Lane –>
The Warrior Of Success
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Lynn i would like that alot. I have a feeling you would really respect and appreciate central Oregon
Hi Mr. Central Oregon,
I would never describe you as “small bass” and I like Luke features one of your best assets, which I am still showing decorum by not directly saaaaaaaaying here. I’ll just let you look at the photo.
Oh goodie! Clapping hands together with glee! MORE pix of beautiful Central Oregon must be forthcoming then if you stopped so many times to take so many pix.
I’m delighted you two had such a wonderful trip and so much just out in nature spontaneity. I love the outdoors like that. Now that it is cooling off in Vegas, I will plan a hiking adventure. Whee!
(I’m more than just glam and city life. ssssh. just don’t tell everyone.)
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Baby Boomer Dating Success Expert
i consider it advertising:)….glad you liked it.
Hi Don
I can’t wait to go rafting and fishing in Oregon…any cattle drives? Always wanted to go on one, sleep in a tent and ride all day, smell like a horse…sounds great.
Looked like a great vacation and I look forward to more posts and pictures from you!
Jen Battaglino
The Harwood Group – Tinnitus, Chronic Illness, Fears, and Anxiety
Jen
There are a number of working ranches in Oregon that offer “vacation cattle drives”. it’s a great time and nobody cares if ya smell like a horse. Of course i smell like one everyday!
Don
Looks like your boy is following in your footsteps – he’s quite the photographer himself for a 10-year-old boy!
My husband was supposed to be out in Oregon for the rest of the month but now I think his partner will be going. That’s too bad because after seeing all your pictures, I was hoping to go with him!
Lisa McLellan
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Don,
Your son is quite a photographer! Also, the John Day River looks beautiful. Wonderful photos, as usual!
Health, Fitness for Working People — Darryl Pace
Darryl
speaking of wonderful photos, i was at your site and saw the pictures of you. Awsome! I have good muscle but getting as lean as you would take some serious effort.
I would like to start my own blog one day. This was a really nice blog that you made here. Keep up the success