Builds An Accidental Frame Off.................. (23 Viewers)

[Skreddy]

It's going to be a rough summer, better get the fishing in soon because the water is going to get low and warm by mid July most likely.


Let's not even talk about wildfires.

I was talking to my wife an hour ago about my float trip in early July, how the water levels will more than likely be lower than last year (which was the lowest I've floated back there), and how the fishing will probably suffer in the lower sections of the river. It might shift the "crowd" to the week before we're planning to go.

Was flying around north Idaho yesterday and it was pretty smokey. Dang, not this early!

 

[FloridaLife]

Seats are going up for sale now, the OEM ones. Oddly enough I have a thread from long ago in the classified section with those seats for sale.

Strange.


Maybe I should build a frame for them and make garage seats out of them.

That's a great idea! Make the garage your man cave and use those for seats.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

20 some odd years ago while being a youngster living in Colorado I met my wife in a night out. A Few weeks later we were hanging at a Chris LeDoux show in Pueblo, a handful of my buddies were tossing 16oz Coors cups across the crowd making it rain the Colorado golden
glory from above.

Dozens of beers cups were flying into the crowd.

Later that week those guys deployed to northern Afghanistan and rode horses in to meet some people our government never knew existed before that week. Those guys remain the Quiet Professionals of our military, still to this day. People I'll never forget, people that nobody knows exist.

As time went by we got to know each other a little better, one night while bombing her old Tacoma down some gravel road listening to Robert Earl Keen, she asked, "Is this an old friend of yours? Seems like he sings songs about your life."


Sometimes the lyrics and life just line up right.








Robert Earl Keen Lyrics
"Shades Of Gray"

We made Oklahoma a little after 3
Randy, his brother Bob and my old GMC
We had some moonshine whisky
And some of Bob's homegrown
We were so messed up we didn't know
If we were drunk or stoned
Randy was a sad-sack, tall kinda frail
Bob was a raving maniac, crazy in the head
They been kicked out of high school several years ago
For pushin over port-a-cans at the 4-H rodeo
Since then they've done their little dance
Right outside the law
Popped twice in Oklahoma, once in Arkansas
And I don't know what possessed me
To want to tag along
Cause I was raised a Christian
And I knew right from wrong

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

We stole two Charolais heifers from
Randy's sweetheart's paw
Sold them at the livestock sale
Outside of Wichita

We got $900 and never did suspect
The world of hurt we'd be in once
We cashed that check
Next day we heard the story
On the local radio
Made our plans that very night
To go to Mexico
I swear we would have made it
If it wasn't for that shine
I got sick about the time we crossed
That Kansas line

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

I was layin in the bar ditch
Prayin I would die
When a light come on above us
And a voice come from the sky
A half a dozen unmarked cars
Came screeching to a halt
They grabbed bob, he started screamin
It was all my fault

There were men and dogs
And helicopter buzzin all around
They had the brothers on the
Pickup hood and me down on the ground
Bob flew all to pieces but randy he
Held tight when a black man in a
Suit and tie stepped out into the light
He told his men to turn us loose
They put down their guns
He said these are just some
Sorry kids, they ain't the ones

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

They left us by the roadside
Down hearted and alone
Randy got behind the wheel
Said boys I'm going home
We turned around to face our fate
Downhearted but alive on that
Mornin in late April, Oklahoma, 1995

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Summer in Big Thigh Country.
Dry flies.
PBR.
Shenanigans.

@ZooTownCruiser

 

[FloridaLife]

20 some odd years ago while being a youngster living in Colorado I met my wife in a night out. A Few weeks later we were hanging at a Chris LeDouux show in Pueblo, a handful of my buddies were tossing 16oz Coors cups across the crowd making it rain the Colorado golden
glory from above.

Dozens of beers cups were flying into the crowd.

Later that week those guys deployed to northern Afghanistan and rode horses in to meet some people our government never knew existed before that week. Those guys remain the Silent Professionals of our military, still to this day. People I'll never forget, people that nobody knows exist.

As time went by we got to know each other a little better, one night while bombing her old Tacoma down some gravel road listening to Robert Earl Keen, she asked, "Is this an old friend of yours? Seems like he sings songs about your life."


Sometimes the lyrics and life just line up right.








Robert Earl Keen Lyrics
"Shades Of Gray"

We made Oklahoma a little after 3
Randy, his brother Bob and my old GMC
We had some moonshine whisky
And some of Bob's homegrown
We were so messed up we didn't know
If we were drunk or stoned
Randy was a sad-sack, tall kinda frail
Bob was a raving maniac, crazy in the head
They been kicked out of high school several years ago
For pushin over port-a-cans at the 4-H rodeo
Since then they've done their little dance
Right outside the law
Popped twice in Oklahoma, once in Arkansas
And I don't know what possessed me
To want to tag along
Cause I was raised a Christian
And I knew right from wrong

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

We stole two Charolais heifers from
Randy's sweetheart's paw
Sold them at the livestock sale
Outside of Wichita

We got $900 and never did suspect
The world of hurt we'd be in once
We cashed that check
Next day we heard the story
On the local radio
Made our plans that very night
To go to Mexico
I swear we would have made it
If it wasn't for that shine
I got sick about the time we crossed
That Kansas line

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

I was layin in the bar ditch
Prayin I would die
When a light come on above us
And a voice come from the sky
A half a dozen unmarked cars
Came screeching to a halt
They grabbed bob, he started screamin
It was all my fault

There were men and dogs
And helicopter buzzin all around
They had the brothers on the
Pickup hood and me down on the ground
Bob flew all to pieces but randy he
Held tight when a black man in a
Suit and tie stepped out into the light
He told his men to turn us loose
They put down their guns
He said these are just some
Sorry kids, they ain't the ones

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

They left us by the roadside
Down hearted and alone
Randy got behind the wheel
Said boys I'm going home
We turned around to face our fate
Downhearted but alive on that
Mornin in late April, Oklahoma, 1995

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

That brings back memories. When I was a young man through an odd series of events, I ended up a DJ on the radio. Somewhere tucked away in a box is a black jacket with the radio station and logo on one side and my "on air name" on the other. But on the inside of the jacket on the liner is a collection of autographs from back in the day, including Chris LeDouux. I haven't thought about that about all that in many years. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[MatthewMcD]

20 some odd years ago while being a youngster living in Colorado I met my wife in a night out. A Few weeks later we were hanging at a Chris LeDoux show in Pueblo, a handful of my buddies were tossing 16oz Coors cups across the crowd making it rain the Colorado golden
glory from above.

Dozens of beers cups were flying into the crowd.

Later that week those guys deployed to northern Afghanistan and rode horses in to meet some people our government never knew existed before that week. Those guys remain the Quiet Professionals of our military, still to this day. People I'll never forget, people that nobody knows exist.

As time went by we got to know each other a little better, one night while bombing her old Tacoma down some gravel road listening to Robert Earl Keen, she asked, "Is this an old friend of yours? Seems like he sings songs about your life."


Sometimes the lyrics and life just line up right.








Robert Earl Keen Lyrics
"Shades Of Gray"

We made Oklahoma a little after 3
Randy, his brother Bob and my old GMC
We had some moonshine whisky
And some of Bob's homegrown
We were so messed up we didn't know
If we were drunk or stoned
Randy was a sad-sack, tall kinda frail
Bob was a raving maniac, crazy in the head
They been kicked out of high school several years ago
For pushin over port-a-cans at the 4-H rodeo
Since then they've done their little dance
Right outside the law
Popped twice in Oklahoma, once in Arkansas
And I don't know what possessed me
To want to tag along
Cause I was raised a Christian
And I knew right from wrong

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

We stole two Charolais heifers from
Randy's sweetheart's paw
Sold them at the livestock sale
Outside of Wichita

We got $900 and never did suspect
The world of hurt we'd be in once
We cashed that check
Next day we heard the story
On the local radio
Made our plans that very night
To go to Mexico
I swear we would have made it
If it wasn't for that shine
I got sick about the time we crossed
That Kansas line

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

I was layin in the bar ditch
Prayin I would die
When a light come on above us
And a voice come from the sky
A half a dozen unmarked cars
Came screeching to a halt
They grabbed bob, he started screamin
It was all my fault

There were men and dogs
And helicopter buzzin all around
They had the brothers on the
Pickup hood and me down on the ground
Bob flew all to pieces but randy he
Held tight when a black man in a
Suit and tie stepped out into the light
He told his men to turn us loose
They put down their guns
He said these are just some
Sorry kids, they ain't the ones

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

They left us by the roadside
Down hearted and alone
Randy got behind the wheel
Said boys I'm going home
We turned around to face our fate
Downhearted but alive on that
Mornin in late April, Oklahoma, 1995

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

REK lives a little West of here (at least he did), over in Bandera. Seen him live a number of times and his stories have always rung true for me. "I'm coming home to you" is (mostly) about him visiting where I grew up. He's very "full circle" for me and my wife.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Changed the oil last weekend, wouldn't you know the freaking oil drain plug leaked like a runny nose on a 3 year old.

Reefed down on the plug hard a few times, the last time was the end of the comfort zone, oh well, I ordered some from @cruiseroutfit

Sure enough it hasn't spit a drop of dino lube since, I haven't even swapped out the gasket yet!

Always good to get the swag!

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

On a side note, I was hanging out a the fly shop today gathering some TS/SCI info from some local trout bums, looks like I'm going to be down by the river chucking dry flies for the next few weeks.

Might need to burn a sick day or two.......

 

[huminajumina]

On a side note, I was hanging out a the fly shop today gathering some TS/SCI info from some local trout bums, looks like I'm going to be down by the river chucking dry flies for the next few weeks.

Might need to burn a sick day or two.......

Hell yea!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

On a side note, I was hanging out a the fly shop today gathering some TS/SCI info from some local trout bums, looks like I'm going to be down by the river chucking dry flies for the next few weeks.

Might need to burn a sick day or two.......

Hell yea!

Loaded up the ultra-lights and we’re headed to Alpine Lake on Wednesday. May hit the Cheat if the conditions look good. Temps will be in the “Hells Attic” category so we may stick to the lake…


Happy Hunting.

 

[FloridaLife]

On a side note, I was hanging out a the fly shop today gathering some TS/SCI info from some local trout bums, looks like I'm going to be down by the river chucking dry flies for the next few weeks.

Might need to burn a sick day or two.......

Since I had to retire, every day when I wake up, I look at my wife and ask her "What day is it?" and she smiles and says "Saturday!"

 

[Land Shark]

Changed the oil last weekend, wouldn't you know the freaking oil drain plug leaked like a runny nose on a 3 year old.

Reefed down on the plug hard a few times, the last time was the end of the comfort zone, oh well, I ordered some from @cruiseroutfit

Sure enough it hasn't spit a drop of dino lube since, I haven't even swapped out the gasket yet!

Always good to get the swag!
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Besides the rockstar service this alone is worth ordering From them

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Besides the rockstar service this alone is worth ordering From them

Always my first stop.

Always.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

The dry fly action was outstanding. Big fish were getting reckless, green drakes floating like miniature sailboats, getting smashed everywhere.

@huminajumina get ready for some fun!

 

[huminajumina]

Loaded up the ultra-lights and we’re headed to Alpine Lake on Wednesday. May hit the Cheat if the conditions look good. Temps will be in the “Hells Attic” category so we may stick to the lake…


Happy Hunting.

My brother said they were catching some decent ones on the dry fork yesterday, floating and trying to stay cool

The dry fly action was outstanding. Big fish were getting reckless, green drakes floating like miniature sailboats, getting smashed everywhere.

@huminajumina get ready for some fun!

I am excited, we just got back from Europe yesterday, got a few things to finalize on my packing list, cant wait to get out there and throw some flys in the water.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

My brother said they were catching some decent ones on the dry fork yesterday, floating and trying to sty cool.

That’s good news!!! Were they above or below “Black Water”?

 

[6f40j9]

20 some odd years ago while being a youngster living in Colorado I met my wife in a night out. A Few weeks later we were hanging at a Chris LeDoux show in Pueblo, a handful of my buddies were tossing 16oz Coors cups across the crowd making it rain the Colorado golden
glory from above.

Dozens of beers cups were flying into the crowd.

Later that week those guys deployed to northern Afghanistan and rode horses in to meet some people our government never knew existed before that week. Those guys remain the Quiet Professionals of our military, still to this day. People I'll never forget, people that nobody knows exist.

As time went by we got to know each other a little better, one night while bombing her old Tacoma down some gravel road listening to Robert Earl Keen, she asked, "Is this an old friend of yours? Seems like he sings songs about your life."


Sometimes the lyrics and life just line up right.








Robert Earl Keen Lyrics
"Shades Of Gray"

We made Oklahoma a little after 3
Randy, his brother Bob and my old GMC
We had some moonshine whisky
And some of Bob's homegrown
We were so messed up we didn't know
If we were drunk or stoned
Randy was a sad-sack, tall kinda frail
Bob was a raving maniac, crazy in the head
They been kicked out of high school several years ago
For pushin over port-a-cans at the 4-H rodeo
Since then they've done their little dance
Right outside the law
Popped twice in Oklahoma, once in Arkansas
And I don't know what possessed me
To want to tag along
Cause I was raised a Christian
And I knew right from wrong

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

We stole two Charolais heifers from
Randy's sweetheart's paw
Sold them at the livestock sale
Outside of Wichita

We got $900 and never did suspect
The world of hurt we'd be in once
We cashed that check
Next day we heard the story
On the local radio
Made our plans that very night
To go to Mexico
I swear we would have made it
If it wasn't for that shine
I got sick about the time we crossed
That Kansas line

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

I was layin in the bar ditch
Prayin I would die
When a light come on above us
And a voice come from the sky
A half a dozen unmarked cars
Came screeching to a halt
They grabbed bob, he started screamin
It was all my fault

There were men and dogs
And helicopter buzzin all around
They had the brothers on the
Pickup hood and me down on the ground
Bob flew all to pieces but randy he
Held tight when a black man in a
Suit and tie stepped out into the light
He told his men to turn us loose
They put down their guns
He said these are just some
Sorry kids, they ain't the ones

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

They left us by the roadside
Down hearted and alone
Randy got behind the wheel
Said boys I'm going home
We turned around to face our fate
Downhearted but alive on that
Mornin in late April, Oklahoma, 1995

Right or wrong, black or white
Cross the line, you're gonna pay
In the dawn before the light
Live and die by the shades of gray

Great song.

 

[FloridaLife]

The dry fly action was outstanding. Big fish were getting reckless, green drakes floating like miniature sailboats, getting smashed everywhere.

@huminajumina get ready for some fun!

What is your favorite way to prep and cook trout?

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

What is your favorite way to prep and cook trout?

I always toss em back.


Now some salmon on the grill is another thing, I'll have to dig around for the recipe I've been using.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Cruiser things.