musings of an outdoorsman

3 days and counting until I leave for Montana

“Happy Cinco de Mayo!” Or, as I’m thinking of it today, “Yippee only three more days before I leave for Montana.”

Yesterday evening, I spent some quality time with my son. I was invited to a special screening of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and was allowed to bring a guest. I’m nowhere near being a fan of being around large groups of people, but being able to spend that time with my son was well worth the sacrifice. But, boy, I’ll tell you. There’s a reason why, when on the rare occasion I feel like watching a movie, I always go to the first showing on a Monday or Tuesday. It’s always slow and often I’m the only one in the theater.

Today was the day I loaded the truck with my gear. I know, it’s not a lot of gear, but It’s also something less I have to haul through the airport.

I had some friends show up to the yard to bid farewell. It was unexpected but pleasant. We grabbed some lunch and just hung out for some time. It was a good time.

Now that my gear is on the truck and the day begins to unwind, I can begin to relax and just, well, do nothing but plan exactly where is the first stretch of river I’m going to fish.

Freestone Fly shop

This isn't my Brown Trout

but I’m going to leave this royalty free image here for inspiration, until I can replace the picture with one of my own.