Fishing trip

I know I haven't posted in weeks, but there has been very little that was worth sharing. I have recently returned from a fishing trip with my friend Chuck, two of his brothers, one of his sons, and two of his nephews. Seven men, six with the same last name. I'm going to post some pics and I'll tell you about my "adopted family".

Chuck--- What can I say about Chuck. He's taught me everything I know about woodworking. He's a very close friend. Woodworking, fishing, and sports are his hobbies. He is very good at organizing the fishing trip. In fact, he organizes two a year, spring and fall. Chuck recently retired from work. Makes me long for the day that I can do the same.



Tom--Chuck's younger brother. He is also retired, lives with his wife and son in the Twin Cities. Tom and Chuck provided the boats. Tom also enjoys woodworking, and is an avid Minnesota sports fan.

Roger--Roger is Tom and Chuck's older brother. He lives with his wife and son Robert (see below) in Sheboygan WI. Roger is a retired school principal, loves his family, fishing, reading, sports, and playing solitaire.

Robert--Robert is special and I mean that in the most respectful way. Robert is Roger's youngest son,works at McDonald's in Sheboygan. He loves fishing, Wisconsin with a passion, and WWE 'rasslin. He is a delight, willing to help out where he can, and always has a smile.

Todd--The right reverend, High Holy Father, His excellency. Todd lives in North Carolina where he pastors a church. He is Roger's oldest son. He has made the trek to Minnesota 3 times now for the fall trip. His humor is terrific, and when he is around his sibling the banter is continuous.

Tad--Chuck's oldest son, lives in a town nearby. He works for a company that makes cans. He enjoys sports, is a hockey referee, was the cook for the outfit, and one of the boat drivers.

There you have it. My fishing companions. The week was relaxing and enjoyable. On Thursday we did two firsts: 1--we rented the resorts pontoon for half a day and all seven of us went out together, and 2--Tom caught the first walleye we ever saw out of this lake.