Fishing with Jeremy Wade
Well...I'd like to go fishing with Jeremy Wade (ya know, from River Monsters ). It would be unforgettable--like when I went sky diving, hooked my husband, or realized channel cats were finally likin' my lures. Some people might not understand this, but fishing has grounded my life. After my divorce when my ex had my kids, fishing took my mind off of things. I'd sit by the water for hours, never knowing what surprise I might hook. Fishing always reminds me of Christmas--you just never know what surprise you'll discover next.
As the months dragged on, and the divorce really sunk in, my kids and I somehow started watching River Monsters each weekend on Netflix. We got so into it that we started fishing together, everywhere we could find around our hometown: ponds, lakes, you name it. We learned how to hook trout, bluegill, large mouth, and all the catfish we could find. Other fishermen--usually men--would always comment, laughing about a single mom who would bring her kids fishing. Didn't they know fishing is my therapy? And by teaching my kids how to fish, they've learned a whole lot about life as well.
Anyway, back to my point.... my kids and I started fishing together because of Jeremy Wade's enthuism. Sure my kids wouldn't swim in a pool for a few weeks after a couple of episodes--especially the one with the piranha, but that's beside the point. And now since I've remarried, my husband is even starting to like fishing.
See, I even posted about Mr. Wade on FB last year. Here: http://tinyurl.com/j5ued84
NOW there's a contest: submit the best pic to win a fishing trip (for two) with JW.
So--to make a long story even l.o.n.g.e.r., I'm going to submit a pic; I just haven't figured out which one yet.
Here are some of the "blopper" pics we took. Mike, our oldest daughter, and I had way too much fun together taking these pics.
I'm so lucky I didn't lose this smaller pic in the water.
Yep,this is me...after almost falling in a hole. As little Jeremy just floats along like nothing's wrong.
Mike is such a good sport to help me with all of this.
He thought of some pretty hilarious pic ideas, too! As you can bet, people at the pond kept looking at us like we were nuts. We didn't catch any fish that day. BUT we made another hilarious memory. Is there anyone you've wanted to meet? I asked my mom and she said, "Elvis." Yeah, Elvis has nothing on a biologist who can fish!
Sincerely, -A Hopeful Fisherwoman-person--who still has a TON to learn about fishin' (Elisa)
P.S. If you'd like to submit a pic of your own, here's the link to the contest: http://www.animalplanet.com/…/riv…/reeljeremy-photo-contest/
#DreamBig #LoveFishing #GetErDone
As the months dragged on, and the divorce really sunk in, my kids and I somehow started watching River Monsters each weekend on Netflix. We got so into it that we started fishing together, everywhere we could find around our hometown: ponds, lakes, you name it. We learned how to hook trout, bluegill, large mouth, and all the catfish we could find. Other fishermen--usually men--would always comment, laughing about a single mom who would bring her kids fishing. Didn't they know fishing is my therapy? And by teaching my kids how to fish, they've learned a whole lot about life as well.
Anyway, back to my point.... my kids and I started fishing together because of Jeremy Wade's enthuism. Sure my kids wouldn't swim in a pool for a few weeks after a couple of episodes--especially the one with the piranha, but that's beside the point. And now since I've remarried, my husband is even starting to like fishing.
See, I even posted about Mr. Wade on FB last year. Here: http://tinyurl.com/j5ued84
NOW there's a contest: submit the best pic to win a fishing trip (for two) with JW.
So--to make a long story even l.o.n.g.e.r., I'm going to submit a pic; I just haven't figured out which one yet.
Here are some of the "blopper" pics we took. Mike, our oldest daughter, and I had way too much fun together taking these pics.
I'm so lucky I didn't lose this smaller pic in the water.
Yep,this is me...after almost falling in a hole. As little Jeremy just floats along like nothing's wrong.
Mike is such a good sport to help me with all of this. 
He thought of some pretty hilarious pic ideas, too! As you can bet, people at the pond kept looking at us like we were nuts. We didn't catch any fish that day. BUT we made another hilarious memory. Is there anyone you've wanted to meet? I asked my mom and she said, "Elvis." Yeah, Elvis has nothing on a biologist who can fish!
Sincerely, -A Hopeful Fisherwoman-person--who still has a TON to learn about fishin' (Elisa)
P.S. If you'd like to submit a pic of your own, here's the link to the contest: http://www.animalplanet.com/…/riv…/reeljeremy-photo-contest/
#DreamBig #LoveFishing #GetErDone
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