For the first time ever, all of my fall chores have been completed at the Anchor Angler, Hole In the Wall Recreation Area, and even the homestead. The only remaining chores is to clean out the tomato vines, cover the peach patch, and a little maintenance work on the snow plow rig, hoping that I do not need it this winter. I figure the chances of that is at about five per cent.


The Steelhead fishing has been slow but spending a few hours on the water is well worth the effort, even though the hook-ups are few and far between. It is a great time to spend a few hours watching the change of seasons.

The campground is slowly making it's transition for the onslaught of the winter months, but the "campground stage" is set for yet another Clan Talent Show with a different style of background. It will be interesting to see if the Magpie family and Mr. Jay return to their haunts when the leaves once again green.



To be an effective Prattler, one must first set the stage and then follow up at a later date with additional documentation of what you originally prattled about in order to substantiate that you are actually prattling and now spreading bovine excrement.

Nineteen days ago on September 7, I posted a picture which no one was able to recognize but it did provide some interesting thoughts. Since some time has elapsed, perhaps you can now recognize the subject for which it really is, a baby Panda Bear.


I do not intend to make light of this situation, but one has to wonder where the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)is at or even the unions that are suppose to insure the proper safety standards are being adhered to. It is evident that the individuals that judge Javelin throwing competition are not protected by either. I think, if I was judging such competition, I would be watching the Javelin a little more carefully and paying less attention to the person throwing the spear and definitely never mark the field with your toes to where you want the Javelin to land. In the same type of sports, have you ever seen a judge for the "shot put" competition where a safety helmet? Someone should be governing these dangerous sports.

Perhaps, the only thing that all of us would agree upon is that we have had a very wet summer. We have had our fair share of rain this season, which has a tendency to dampen the enthusiasm for camping, picnic's, fishing, and other wise just enjoying the great outdoors. The typical rain gear is cumbersome to wear and not the most attractive attire. You show up on the river to go fishing with an umbrella, you risk the chance of being ridiculed the remainder of your life. However, someone finally realized the problem and developed a solution. The concept is simple, rain gear that can be used both as outer wear or in the event it rains, you are also protected. My only suggestion is that if you wear this new style of outdoor clothing, that you are purchase the product the my daughter, Heidi, recently discovered, disposable underwear.




Wishing all of you a Happy Birthday.