You've heard the ole adage "Bro's before Ho's" well we know that sometimes that simply is not true. Another thing I would like to say and stand behind is "Family before Fishing" but just like the first statement sometimes priorities in life get skewed by hobbies like ice fishing.
The situation, we are all used to being on ice about now and we are itching more than ever to get out on ice even if a little unsafer than we are usually comfortable with..willing to sacrifice a little more time with the family to spend hours making up for the week we missed out on this year.
My Challenge to all Dad's, Husband's, and Significant others, I have a feeling that first ice and Christmas will come at about the same time this year. Some of us will have to make a decision between spending time with the people we love and spending time doing the thing that we love. I challenge us all, including me, to think of our last day on this earth and what we will look back on with more guilt..Man I wish I spent more time ice fishing while I was alive...or man I wish I spent more time with the people that loved me.
Maybe the solution is taking your kids out with you or doing a half day or heck...waiting till the in laws leave to enjoy first ice...either way try to focus on what matters most this season..
Family before Fishing.
