What little I know about fishing I picked up from my dad, mother and grandmother. As he got older my dad lost patience and liked sitting on a deer stand, He said "he liked to hear the dogs run"( not me). Now that I am older I know what he was really saying. "I JUST LIKE TO GO". I went yesterday and now that I am retired I don't have to go on the weekend. No disrespectable boaters or SDD's (sea doo dummies). I was taught when I first started to drive our boat to slow down around other fisherman. With all that water , no use not to show respect.So much to learn and see in the out of doors, catching fish is just a bonus. I am thankful to the Lord for every opportunity to spend out of doors. My wife never gripes, in fact she encourages me to go.(probaly glad to get me out of her hair)When I get short tempered or frustrated.... Time to go fishing...I fish all year except when the wind is howling or it is very hot. I know ... tough life... but some one has to bite the bullet and do it. That's what retirement is supposed to be. I thank everyone for all that they contribute to this forum.Keep up the good work. I am still learning.....Crappie1133