a Pleasant Weekend....

....was had on Penn's with Handyman Mike and the unsinkable Mr. Reid. Fishing
was tough, although we each had our brief moments of success. Fish were there,
but hatches were sparse(although a diverse group of about 3 mayfly species, 2
or 3 caddis, a couple of stoneflies, lots of midges). Lots of wildlife about.
Saw no bears in the camp, but rumor has it there are a few still around. No
reports of bear attacks from the few I talked to. I did see a bear, glimpsed
through the woods on Sunday morning.
Other highlights: They had lobster on the menu at the Millheim on Friday
night.
The butcher shop in Millheim had nice Delmonicos for 5 bucks or so a pound
(oddly enough, they refused to sell me pork products.....). Frank now routinely
enters the Feathered Hook flyshop by lobbing his wallet through the door.
Handyman Mike owns the riffle above Stan's by now, fish know him by name.......
which might be actually Tony, according to Stan. There is a trailer for sale
next to the Clave Central trailer for $8500, should one be interested. Will be
back to try those damn fish again, real soon, I hope.
Tom