SteveM Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hit the Bow Saturday morning with our favorite Texican. As rickr mentioned in the Bow River Reports section, we got whities, 'bows & browns on CJ's, Hare's Ears, caddis, & stones. Didn't take many pics. Here's a brown... And, here's some fish food... Fished for a couple hours. Rick went home to do chores. I went south for some crick fishin'. Got some little 'bows... Saw some flowers... I realized some one was there before me. Someone with big-arse claws... Looked over my shoulder a lot after that. Kept fishing, though, & got a bunch of trout on my 2 wt. Most were on an Elkhair Caddis, with a few cutties taking the big ole beetle in the pics... (more to come...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 More... More pics from the last few weeks: Fish food... Close enough? Close enough for this guy! I got this 5am brown on the 3wt... See ya! Rick with another early morning brown that ate a stone fly dry... Same morning; also on a dry... Even when I'm at home, I get little visitors that remind me that I should be fishing... (continued...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 My daughter took this pic. Near Golden, B.C., along the Kickinghorse river. From the safety of the car, of course. Across the highway. Across the river... A few from a rainy morning on the crick... Serendipity Nymph was money; fished it like a dry... Royal Wulff did OK, too... Of course I have more flower pics, Marc; thanks for asking! (etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 I thought this was pretty cool... Love the colors in this log... (almost done...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 As you may have noticed from my new signature(at the bottom of my posts), my little family recently had to say goodbye to our beloved dog, Bear. I was very sad to hold him in my arms as he passed peacefully in the vet's office. It was very sudden & shocking for myself, my wife & daughter. Bear was only 10 years old; thought we'd get another 5 years or so with him. Unfortunately, we don't get to make those decisions. This is Bear... One of our first pics of our new puppy. My daughter, Becca, named him Bear, 'cuz she said he looked like a baby polar bear... He became Becca's alarm clock; an alarm clock that tried to lick her face off every morning! He loved his toys... But, hated bugs! He's barking at a gray drake on my thumb... Bear loved to dress up(not really)... And, he loved to fight with his stuffed toys. Sometimes he won... Donkey had his number, though... Bear could sleep anywhere, but he especially loved our new furniture. He sleep-tested every inch of it in the few months that we've had it. His favorite spot, though, was always the one that someone had just vacated; he just lived to steal our seats! He's been gone 3 weeks, and I still return to the living room half expecting him to be in my chair... (cont.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Bear was 30lbs of unconditional love, with most of that love being reserved for my wife & kid... Becca took this pic of herself & Bear just a few days before he left us... Becca chose Bear from the litter because he fell asleep in her arms. Ten years later, in a vet's office, he fell asleep in my arms; the house seems kinda empty without him. I'm not saying that Bear was the best dog ever. But, my wife says we'll never get another; it wouldn't be fair to expect a new dog to live up to the standard that Bear set. I think she's right. "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." - Roger Caras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dube Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 sorry about your hound.....they break your heart the little buggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Great pics and a great tribute to Bear. Thanks for sharing your memories of him with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Sorry about your dog,Thanks for sharing some great pic's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks for the pics Steve and for sharing your memories of your pooch with us. Pets are a lot more than some people seem to think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Sorry for your loss, they become a big part of the family. I still miss my bullmastiff. He gave me 10 years of great fun and companionship. Almost time for another dog. Nice pics and great colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Sorry to hear about your loss. Bear looks like a real character. They say you should get another one right away, but I lost my last dog 18 years ago and I still can't bring myself to get another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I love that last picture of Bear and your daughter. It's hard to think of getting another dog after losing that one special friend - but sometimes it does help. After we lost Tia, I couldn't even think about getting another dog, just no way to replace her. But low and behold we had a pure bred bichon rescue dropped in our laps a few months later, hard to say no to a dog that was bounced around through 6 different homes. Honestly, I resented him for a while and felt guilty over having another dog in the house but it didn't take that "little white sheep" long to dig in and make himself part of the family. He seemed to know that we were grieving and he made me realize that he wasn't the replacement I was expecting... He turned out to be his own dog, totally different personality but loved just the same. He still suffers indignities at the hands of the girls (even tho they're grown now), they paint him up with bingo dabbers - he was a pumpkin for one halloween, braveheart for another, then a rainbow for another, the list goes on. rarely is he pure white. They painted Tia the same way... Time will make things easier, but it doesn't always heal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeler Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks for sharing the pics and memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Wish I could have joined you on the creek buddy. You could have paid me back for that schoolin' on the Bow! Truly sorry about your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Thanks for the comments, guys; I appreciate 'em all, especially regarding Bear. "The one best place to bury a good dog is in the heart of his master." Ben Hur Lampman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sorry about Bear Steve. He looked like quite the character. Lots of great photos for the memory bank. Love your creek photos. I recognize some of the rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggp Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 So sorry for the lose of Bear Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamponius Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sorry for you loss. The pics are amazing, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osprey Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Yes, dogs do become part of the family. Sorry for your loss, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest galsfishtoo Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Awesome pictures as usual, thanks for sharing. I am so sorry to hear about Bear my thoughts are with you and your family. Our first Bichon we lost to cancer at 5 years old. The one we have now is quite the character, they are truly very special dogs. They are a member of the family. An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language. - Martin Buber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skronkin Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I have had 6 dogs come and go in my lifetime.........Everyone was special and holds a special place in my heart....my newest best friend is a pure joy.....I did not want another dog, but im sure glad to see his excitement everytime i come home. He absolutly adores my 2 girls and they could not be happier. You can never replace a dog the you have grown to love... I have been a member on this forum for quite awhile and this has to be the best post...thanks for bringing back so many good memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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