My horoscope said I was in one of my lucky times today. It didn't say good or bad I only assumed it was good. I headed over to Alum from Springfield to I could drill holes and look around with my Vexlar before the dock tourney. I've never fished the Marina there so I wanted to see what structure was in the area. I always have a fondness for the second dock from lakeside to start things so thats where I went. I went all the way out to work my way in. I drilled and put the Vexlar down turned it on and sat down to watch. I noticed the line on a rod was broken and got up to get it and fix the broken jigs. As I stood up my ice-cleats caught a dock tie-down and put me off balance and into the lake.
I always conside myself infallable and I wear a "S" on my chest. Sometimes it Superman and days like this Stupidman. I've fallen through before and going in didn't bother me, losing my flasher bothered me. "Any jump you walk away from is a good jump". Same goes for falling through the ice. Accidents happen but I broke two rules of mine. If your going a distance away from home to ice fish take extra clothes. I'd still be there fishing had I followed my own advice. But the second rule is a new one for me that I'll follow till the next time I decide to swim during winter.
GAS YOUR VEHICLE UP BEFORE YOU GO!!! I really don't get embarrassed but when I walked up to the gas station attendent with a twenty wearing only my Hanes briefs I thought the young lady was going to die of a heart attack or call the police about a pervert trying to enter the store. I can imagine the sight. I'm 6'3" bald covered in tattoos and sporting a foo manchu. But instead the girl was giggling uncontrollably even after I tried to explain. My wife never batted an eye when I asked her to bring clothes out to the truck when I got back. Oh well hope everyone else had a good day and I'll see everyone back on the ice.
« Last Edit: February 27, 2011, 12:45:44 PM by saugeyemarc »
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