Canadians - Go figgure

As a Dad you know that there are moments when a teen will "Task" you.
Try your patience. And ...

Then these Canadians and their ideas on health care filter through. These bus bench Ads are up in Toronto Canada.

So what Do I Do?

Do I have to drive up and sneak these back across the boarder?

This stuff would be as popular as Viagra for those wanting to get a little sanity back in the home life.

he he he Keith <"><

Chicken soup

Well the chicken soup must have helped I feel human again.

A little more productivity on the marketing stuff... Marketing for the MDR Halibut Derby is well underway. Reported to the Halibut Derby Committee tonight that the adverts in two newspapers and 3 magazines are in and complete. Even got good Press release placement. Some stories have color photos. Only one smaller advert still left to do just before the derby. Just after the Fred Hall Show.
www.HalibutDerby.com

One gift to the MDR Halibut Derby is a 14 ft fishing Kayak... It was selected as the top prize in the Youth Division for 2008. Nice. Now we need to find better ways to get Kayakers out on the water and catching big halibut in the derby.

I'm going to troll the web forums for more info on this.

Keith <"><

Feeling icky on a rainy day today.

Darn if I did not come down with the Ick. Sorta Flu like.

Was it from yelling when Thomas made a few baskets at the basketball game on Weds night? Well on Thursday I started to become horse. By Friday I was Sick.

Resting, no going out to a concert tonight. Reinhold will have to give the tickets to someone else. Blicky feeling. Hope it goes away by Monday.


Maybe I should put up a post about the 10 year old basket ball team at Penmar. Thomas and his buddies have been doing great. Thomas is tallest and plays Defense well. He is now given the job of saying under the basket to grab rebounds and quickly get it back up for a shot. He had 3 of those last game. Score was 39 to 29 I think. Another in the Win.

I'm very proud of Ryan

Ryan works at Virtual Snow. He helps with the clients on the ski simulators and is great with the kids. I have noticed that he can be really understanding to younger kids. ( Except for his brother who he teases relentlessly. )

Today I got a call from Bob Salerno the owner of Virtual Snow of Los Angeles who told me that Ryan was doing great. And that he appreciated him being there for him and for the customers. He just wanted to share the Ryan was doing exceptionally good.

Ryan could not have a better first boss than this kind and happy man.

www.VirtualSnowLA.com if you want to see what it is about.

I'm proud of him.

Keith <"><

Nice Boat Ride on Saturday

After so much bad winter weather and rains for weeks we have had just enough time to let it blow over and the trash to sink out. So on Sunday the winds did finally let up. The sun was shining and we decided to go out.

Nice boat ride. Just me the the boys. Thomas brought along a young friend from his basketball team (Max). After a quick stop at Subway for some sandwiches, off we went. Down to the docks at the early hour of 11 am. Definitely not a fishing day!

She started up like a champ and I showed Ryan how it started. He even did a bit of driving and station keeping. I look forward to his getting more time on the helm.

Thomas was all wiggles and enjoying having his friend along.

Nice day on the water. Went up near Gladstones and back. Those people in the expensive restaurants need something to gaze out upon when they get the window seats. May as well be US!

I'm starting to get boat wash down process better under control too. I sure want it to be quicker. So does Ryan... That is for sure.

Good boat run. Fun.

Hope to do a lot of fishing this year.

Keith <"><

MDRA - annual party

On Sat. (Feb 9th) the Marina Del Rey Anglers (my fishing club) had it's annual Awards Dinner. It was held at DRYC (my boating club) clubhouse. It was a chance for me to invite a few friends from MDRA down to my boat for a drink and give them a little tour of the boat. (she thought he was so cute he should be in movies) Dinner went very well.

A good surprise was a fishing friend form the past. Glenn. He was the one who took Ryan for his first boat ride when Ryan was just a few weeks old. And he was with Richard who took my family out fishing when Thomas was just weeks old.

Trish was out of town, so my buddy for the night was Thomas. He and I dressed and attended the soirée in similar attire with black button down shorts left open over white T's and black slacks and dark ties. The kick was fun shoes. He was the hit of the party for Greg Belda's date. It was a fun dinner and good to see everyone at a happy event.

I am proud to say I my brother Carl received the spoils for having submitted the weight slips over a successful fishing year. First Tuna Flag. First Albacore Flag. Plaque for this and another for that... Then Angler Of The Year!

My February weight slip was recognized for Catch of the Month and received a commemorative plaque for a Released Marlin on 12 # test line.

The many volunteers received certificates of appreciation for various deeds and efforts. My two were for volunteering to the Youth Fishing Program (being a mentor on youth trips) and in services to the MDR Halibut Derby. They have a spot on the wall for now.

Now if the fishing would just pick up. Jeffrey and I have to get our halibut fishing skills up before the derby. He and I have our new 2008 fishing licenses and just need to go out on the water and use them.

Happy Fishing Dad... Keith <"><

Working for the Fishing Club

Spent a few extra hours working some advertising for the MDRAnglers fishing club recently. Some adverts for Pacific Coast Sportfishing magazine and Fish Taco Chronicles and Western Outdoor News...

So if you are a Fisherman or Fisherwoman you need to get fresh line on your reel and get signed up for the MDR Halibut Derby. The event is April 5 & 6 of 2008. Just weeks away.

Keith <"><