Politics.............. less and less for me.

I have been chewing on this for a few years now. I was born and raised a very conservative Republican. That's right REPUBLICAN. The first time I was able to vote for president, I voted for Bob Dole. The second time I was able to vote it was for Bush (W), and I voted for him the second time he ran.
I never did much research on candidates in the past, it said R next to a candidate, he/she got my vote. That was true from county elections to federal elections, you are republican you are my kind.

All that being said, I question my Republicanness (I know, not a word, bite me). I hear the mindless dribble that comes out of the GOP's candidates for president and I want to bash my fucking head into a wall. The anti-science shit is reGODDAMNdiculous. No vacancies don't cause retardation, yes we are fucking with the environment. Think before you open your mouth. The republican party is moving further from the reservation. Their science literacy is equivalent to my 4 year olds. Pathetic for supposedly educated people. Separation of church and state is an absolute must, full fucking stop.
I am still down with small government and big military. I will probably always point that way. But as for the rest, it makes me cringe.

Since I have lived over here I admit that I don't follow US politics as much as I used to. I have not met another conservative over here and tend to have talks with others who think I am crazy for voting for Bush, let alone admitting it and saying I have done it twice with no remorse.

These days I don't think I can wear my "Proud to be a Republican" hat (yes it is a real hat that I own). I don't plan on voting in the next election. I don't think at this point any of the candidates represent my views and opinions. I will not vote because I don't like the other guy. That is pure chicken shit.


So for the time being I will watch from across the pond, getting shit from my liberal friends the whole time.

Life is a bitch......that is a good thing.

Most of us have had something in our past that changed the course of our lives. That could be in a small way or in a  huge way, for better or worse (even if at the time you don't see the better part).
Having the ability to screw up is what makes us human. It is what makes up who we are. The key is not to dwell on it but to learn and move on from it. You can not live in the past, you can not undo a mistake.

I started this post a month ago and just came back to finish it. But reading it again, I think that is all there is to be said.

LIFE IS A BITCH...... big fucking deal.

Hang on

I am still here people, or person, @natalie.

I have been busy with school, wee ones and football. I have started 3 blog post but have yet to make time to finish them. Hopefully I will have them up soon. When I am bored here at school I will prorbaly edit them and put them up.

Take your kids fishing!!!

As I have said I love to fish. What I love more than just fishing, is fishing with kids. To see that look on their face when they hook up and fight the fish. That is what it is all about. Making sure your kids get hooked on fishing so they can pass it down to their kids or their friends is what more fisherman need to do. Many fish for the quiet and the peace and to be one with nature. I love all that, I have no problem fishing by myself, but if I can get a wee one to go with me I will.

Get out there with your kids and put a smile on their face!!!!!


The first video is of my nice and the second of my 4 year old.

Personal Best Pike

Quick update. Caught my best pike to date today.

She went 6.2 kilos and 95cm. Caught her on a Storm Thunder 15 in 4m of water. Water temp was 21 C

Fishing with the folks

My parents are in town visiting for a couple of weeks. This gave me a chance to play guide, which I quite enjoyed. The first picture is my old man's fish. The second fish he had ever caught on an artificial bait, the 1st was the day before but we managed to delete that picture, oops. Both fish my Dad put in the boat went 70cms. Nice size for eating. The next pic is my Mom's beast. She was getting a little impatient as we were out on the water for about an hour at this point and all she had pull her line was a log. The fish hit and I killed the engine and the fight was on. My Mom was doing well but that rod tip was flailing every where. She was in the middle of the boat and I had told her that she was not allowed to stand (if she did she was sure to take a cold plunge) then the the fish change tactics and swam north, I started to turn the boat to give her a better angle to fight it when when she pretty much gave me the rod and said "I can't do it". I made her turn around and handed the rod back saying "you hooked it, you land it". She got it up to the boat and I netted it. The beast went 4.5 kilos and 89cms. It beat my lake record but I was very proud of my mom for getting it done.

A very good weekend fishing with my parents. Excellent 

Lure making

So I am a being lure maker. Not very good at yet but I am trying. My painting skills are deplorable at best. However I have had success with my own lure. See Youtube video, oh and I suck and filming too.
So here are some things I am working on, including mending a finger that a took a piece out of, turns out my knife is wicked sharp. The smaller ones will be going back to the US to be tested on bass and stripers (not strippers). Along with the 2nd one down. Bills and eyelets will go on next followed by a paint job. (The tape measure is in inches)