Went to the Tinley Park Fishing expo yesterday. Met a friend for breakfast nearby, and then we headed over to the show from there.
Some very wise man thought up a great idea a few years ago. Host a big fishing show at your high school as a big fundraiser. probably have over a thousand paying customers through your door a day at $5 a pop, plus vendor booth fees...
Fuck the Worlds Finest Chocolate sale.
It's the 3rd time, I think, that I've gone to this show. Early Feb. is usually the perfect time of year to wander around one of these things, as cabin fever has really set in by this point.
I think I spent $5.50 total on new gear, and picked up some guide and fishing location info for central Wisconsin. My buddy, who has greater amount of discretionary income and greater need for gear, had a very successful morning.
People watching (and smelling) is always interesting there.
Ironically, this remedy for cabin fever happened to fall on an unseasonably warm weekend. It was about five degrees out last year when I went. It was about 45 degrees warmer this year.
So was able to spend a fair amount of time outside. I miss outside. So I really kicked cabin fever's ASS last weekend. It needed a good ass kicking.
We took our daughter for her first big outdoor walk on sunday. Went to a nearby land preserve with a paved walking path, to avoid getting splashed by traffic, navigating piles of snow with the stroller, and huge mud puddle. Fewer obstacles, and a lovely scenic backdrop.
That's a win / win, my friends.
Didn't really count on the dog poo, however. Seems people get lazy about cleaning up after their dogs when there's snow on the ground. Who knew?
So when the snow melts, all that's left is 4 months worth of poo. It seemed like it was EVERYWHERE.
So we had to steer her around some things, but it was great watching her walk, and she walked more than she had ever done, up to this point.
It was the slowest walk I've been on since I was....well, her age, probably. she's brilliant, adorable and showing signs of developing a great sense of humour, but she is NOT speedy.
We had a fantastic time!
and now it's cold again.
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