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Monday, August 14,
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Mark showed up at Rainy Lake Houseboats, near International Falls, MN. Rainy Lake borders Canada on the north side. |
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He, and
fourteen other military veterans boarded two houseboats and set off on Rainy
Lake for a fishing expedition. One veteran was from WWII, another from Korea, three from Kuwait/Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts and the rest from the Vietnam War. Mark is a Vietnam veteran. |
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They passed other fishermen and women. U.S. Navy retired
guys piloted the boats. It is what they know
well. |
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The weather was a little overcast, but just fine. Lots
of islands in the lake. |
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They put ashore about five miles from the starting point.
Then it was time for lunch. Watch it! |
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Going out on the water was the next priority. |
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Well, a few small ones were caught that day. |
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Plenty of time to talk about fishing and how it was in the
service to our country years ago. |
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A fire was tended as nightfall came. A warm and welcome
site. |
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Fog rose off the water just before sunrise the next morning. |
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Then they were off to various parts of the lake to find fish. |
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Mark was extra careful,
wearing a life preserver. |
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Many small fish were caught from boats and from ashore. |
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No fish that night for dinner, but chicken and fries were on
the menu. Great stuff. |
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A deer showed up to check out the crew the next morning. |
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That's when a large stringer of fish was brought in. It
seems morning and evening are best for fishing around there. |
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Most of the fish caught were Northern. Those fish are
known for having a lot of bones, making them difficult to eat. |
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It rained on Thursday so many of the guys stayed indoors to
play cards. |
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The weather cleared later in the day so the fish could be
eaten after being deep fried. Absolutely terrific. Just a few bones. |
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The guys sat around and told more stories as the sun was
setting. |
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The talking continued into the night house. Some things
can't be told to wives and girl friends. |
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The houseboats boats were a welcome home after a long day
outdoors. |
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Sunrise the next morning was a golden color, probably from
forest fires in Canada. |
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Ten guys had time for a group shot in the
early morning sun. |
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The fishing trip was over on Friday morning. All good
things must come to an end. |
Quote of the day:
I can now take this off my bucket list. Mark
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Questions, Comments? Email Mark Persons teki@mwpersons.com |
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