TR High Sierra

I took the family and the camper out for a warm-up run to the Sierras in
preparation for the upcoming Western Clave. I wanted to be sure that I
wouldn't lose any time from beating up old men and baiting bears and riding
ATVs in the Illegal Zones and shootin up the campground while drunker than
Cooter Brown and all the other usual pastimes that we all so enjoy out West.
And its a damn good thing I did, too. My truck broke down in the midst of LA
rush hour traffic and the propane system gave out about halfway through the
extended weekend (Where's Hank Hill when ya need him?). All is repaired and
ready except my wallet, which took a substantial draining.

My son, Ryan , had tried flyfishing about five years ago and is not much
interested in fishing. However, once he stopped watching me and started
trying on his own, he did pretty darn well. We hiked the Lyell fork of the
Tuolumne on Friday. What a beautiful place. Lots of fish and stunning
scenery.

On Saturday we hiked into a high valley of many lakes interconnected by
small streams. The lake fishing was ok but the fish in the streams were
ravenous. We took turns catching brookies and rainbows from one tiny riffle
that could not have been 12 feet long or 8 feet wide. Ry musta caught 12 or
14 fish out of that riffle.

The road to my favorite set of high lakes was still closed from the late
spring snow. Maybe I'll go back later in the season.

I don't know if Ry is ready to give up his surfboard for a flyrod, but I
sure hope he can mix in a little time with the old man.

There's a few pics posted at ABPF.

Danl

"Danl" wrote:
... Nice report clipped ...

A good report Danl, sounds like part of the west still has water. It
looks fine up here in Washington too, but we'll know better in a month.

Good pictures also.

Chas
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On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 20:52:18 -0700, "Danl"
wrote:

There's a few pics posted at ABPF.

Nice pictures of some pretty country. Looking forward to seeing you on
the Madison.
--
Charlie...

"Charlie Choc" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 20:52:18 -0700, "Danl"
wrote:

There's a few pics posted at ABPF.

Nice pictures of some pretty country. Looking forward to seeing you on
the Madison.
--
Charlie...


Likewise, Charlie. Travel safely with the jeep and trailer.

Danl

On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:06:02 -0700, "Danl"
wrote:

Travel safely

Will do. Are you driving this year, or did travel agent Jeff find you
another rat enhanced cabin? g
--
Charlie...

On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 11:14:14 -0400, Charlie Choc
wrote:

On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:06:02 -0700, "Danl"
wrote:

Travel safely

Will do. Are you driving this year, or did travel agent Jeff find you
another rat enhanced cabin? g


Norwegian or Pack?

Rats that is.


g.c.

"Charlie Choc" wrote in message
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On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:06:02 -0700, "Danl"
wrote:

Travel safely

Will do. Are you driving this year, or did travel agent Jeff find you
another rat enhanced cabin? g
--
Charlie...

No, I did not avail myself of Joe and Jeff's *Rustic Cabins.com* service
this year. I'll be motoring up I-15 in Danl's Tiltin' Hilton. That way I can
bring my own collection of rodentia and not need to rely on the local
supply. Besides, the airline Nazis won't let me bring enough liquor, guns
and ammo, much less my complete set of "Geezer Shillelaghs" (TM) or my
little 4-wheel Poach-Mobile, and of course, Jeffie's weekly supply of fresh,
canned and bottled olive products. I hope I have enough room left for rods
and reels and such.

When are you planning to arrive at Clave Central? I want to be sure you're
there first so you don't erect your four-story Choc's Tower in my view of
the lake.

Danl

On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 10:55:52 -0700, "Danl"
wrote:

When are you planning to arrive at Clave Central? I want to be sure you're
there first so you don't erect your four-story Choc's Tower in my view of
the lake.

I should be there by the 7th. I'm heading out to Yellowstone with my
wife the 26th and she'll fly home out of West Yellowstone the 10th; we
may even be there earlier depending on the camping situation in the
park.

I'll eat Jeff's share of the olives, too. g
--
Charlie...

Danl wrote:




No, I did not avail myself of Joe and Jeff's *Rustic Cabins.com* service
this year. I'll be motoring up I-15 in Danl's Tiltin' Hilton. That way I can
bring my own collection of rodentia and not need to rely on the local
supply. Besides, the airline Nazis won't let me bring enough liquor, guns
and ammo, much less my complete set of "Geezer Shillelaghs" (TM) or my
little 4-wheel Poach-Mobile, and of course, Jeffie's weekly supply of fresh,
canned and bottled olive products. I hope I have enough room left for rods
and reels and such.

When are you planning to arrive at Clave Central? I want to be sure you're
there first so you don't erect your four-story Choc's Tower in my view of
the lake.



guess that's just western gratitude for ya... show em a bit of the
native flora, fauna, and rodenta, give em a memorable experience they
can tell and a few scars they can show all their left coast friends at
the olive parties, and what's it get ya... oh well.

anyhow, forget the olives, the equipment, and other useless
nonessentials....what about the homebrew and wine, ...and Cindy?

"Danl" wrote...
I took the family and the camper out for a warm-up run to the Sierras in
preparation for the upcoming Western Clave.
snip

Nice, Danl. I especially like the "meadow" pic. Very cool.
--
TL,
Tim
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