A time for thanks..

I wanted to share a day of thanks with everyone. This year has held so much that I am thankful for. As I find myself on the stream, I often day dream as I cast my line about the positive things in life things like my son, my girl, my health, and my family.. the positive changes I have made and the lessons learned. It all adds to the experience out there for me. This year I have so much to be thankful for, my family and my health along with the numerous positive changes and people in my life. My son who everyday amazes me with his person and talent. Sometimes I wonder what my purpose on this planet is for, taking a moment with him I see it. I am greatful for family and the tighter bond and closeness we have. My girl, she is amazing its almost like our lives have run alike to the point, we are peas and carrots! On this day of thanks my Nana was rather ill and we missed her at the table. With her, we have stories that range from 1919 - 2011, amazing to still have her. I have heard that when one door shuts, god allows another to open, I truely believe this as with Leasa and her family another door for my family has opened and for her mine. She has a fine son and daughter in law with a beautiful grandson. Sitting at the table.. it's like one huge famliy, my family, our family something I am truely thankful for.

Welcome to my home, sit have some Turkey, share some talk and thanks for stopping in!... JD

 

Reflections of time past

This time of year I really enjoy being out on the cool streams of western NC. Usually quiet of others and with the foliage down, I enjoy seeing things not possible while they are covered in vegitation. I fished an area that in the early 1900's was attempting to be incorporated had a population of about 800. One flood to many and no more was the little town of Mortimer NC. Many who know me, know I enjoy that area not only for the fishing but for the locals who I have come to know very well. I usually use Mortimer as a base camp, sometimes traveling 30-40+ miles away or sometimes I just sit back and enjoy the simplicity of fishing NC Delayed harvest waters along Wilson Creek. This was one of those simple trips, relaxing and enjoying the moment, working on my cast and grabbing a pic or two. Thanks for stopping in and as always, looking forward to hearing from each of you... Cheers..JD.

Ps.. The Mortimer link above shows the only picture I have ever seen of the old bridge in use, thrid pic down.



Here is an old pic (1916), to the right you will see these old bridge colums when they were standing.
http://web.utk.edu/~jeparks/images/Walker08.jpg



1940 Crystal pool after the flood, never rebuilt bridge.
http://web.utk.edu/~jeparks/images/Walker17.jpg

The underbase of the bridge column.
Knowing this was hand laid in the early 1900's is pretty cool when you look close.