20th Anniversary Trip

Steve · 10-21-2012, 09:14 PM

On the 17th, Holly and I celebrated our 20th year of marriage. Friends we have known for years have a sweet cabin on a lake in North Carolina near Lake Lure, and the generously blessed us with the use of it to get away for a few days. We both needed it, and enjoyed it greatly. Each of us have been stressed lately both at work and woth various family matters, so it was a major blessing. During the time there, it helped us to remember that not only do we still love each other, but we still actually like each other (yes, there is a difference).

We were able to spend some time hiking in and around Linville Gorge Wilderness Area (one of our favorite places), get in a little fishing, a couple of fine adult beverages (as well as a couple of cigars and pipes), and basically just relax and enjoy our time together.

Relaxing

Paradise

pnoon · 10-21-2012, 09:16 PM

Very nice, Steve.
And I'm very happy for you both.

E.J. · 10-21-2012, 09:17 PM

Great pics, Steve....and CONGRATS!

Steve · 10-21-2012, 09:18 PM

Enjoying time with each other

cjhalbrooks · 10-21-2012, 09:20 PM

Congrats on 20 years i hope to make it that long with my wfie. Glad you where able to disappear and relax

Steve · 10-21-2012, 09:22 PM

Libations

cjhalbrooks · 10-21-2012, 09:24 PM

I have to say man you are great at taking pics. I just love em

Steve · 10-21-2012, 09:32 PM

As an anniversary present to me, Holly booked us for a morning with a guide on a wild trout small stream. It was challenging going down to a 4 wieght from my usual 9 wieght rod, but for wild non-hatchery fish it was orth it!

Holly with not only her first trout, but her first fly caught fish!

The Trout Stalker

Wild baby trout; a good sign of a health wild stream! This little guy hit a size 22 nymph like he ment it!

Working hard for it

Holly's was bigger, but I'm ok with that

Steve · 10-21-2012, 09:38 PM

I did mention that it was a small, technical stream didn't I?

After fishing Victory Dance

One of the neighbors out pan fishing in their peddle boat. I think I could mount a powerpole, GPS and bottom machine on one of these...

My Beautiful Bride, more beautiful than the day I met her!

Steve · 10-21-2012, 09:43 PM

Word!

The last 20 years haven't always been the smoothest, but I wouldn't trade them for anything. And I am eagerly awaiting the next 20, and the next 20 after that!

Catfish · 10-21-2012, 09:58 PM

Most excellent thread.

Really looking forward to meeting you two at EPIC. Congrats on 20 years. The lovely Mrs. Fish and I just celebrated 18 years yesterday. Many best wishes on another 20 years with your beautiful bride!

Angry_Pirate · 10-21-2012, 10:09 PM

Looks great Steve! Happy Anniversary!!

CigarNut · 10-21-2012, 10:23 PM

Sounds like an Awesome trip! Congratulations!

10-21-2012, 10:27 PM

All the best Steve! Thanks for sharing

Remo · 10-21-2012, 10:31 PM

Looking good bud

Mr B · 10-22-2012, 12:51 PM

Awesome Pics Steve. I enjoy seeing your love of the outdoors.

357 · 10-22-2012, 12:54 PM

Great thread. Congrats on 20 years and the great trip. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Starscream · 10-22-2012, 01:06 PM

One of the most beautiful places in the world to celebrate. Congrats on the 20 year celebration!

kelmac07 · 10-22-2012, 01:06 PM

Congrats to Holly and yourself brother!! Here's to the next 20.

Brlesq · 10-22-2012, 01:09 PM

You're quite the photographer . . . great pictures. Congrats on 20 years. You both look very happy together!

10-21-2012, 09:14 PM	#1
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	20th Anniversary Trip On the 17th, Holly and I celebrated our 20th year of marriage. Friends we have known for years have a sweet cabin on a lake in North Carolina near Lake Lure, and the generously blessed us with the use of it to get away for a few days. We both needed it, and enjoyed it greatly. Each of us have been stressed lately both at work and woth various family matters, so it was a major blessing. During the time there, it helped us to remember that not only do we still love each other, but we still actually like each other (yes, there is a difference). We were able to spend some time hiking in and around Linville Gorge Wilderness Area (one of our favorite places), get in a little fishing, a couple of fine adult beverages (as well as a couple of cigars and pipes), and basically just relax and enjoy our time together. Relaxing Paradise __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

10-21-2012, 09:16 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Very nice, Steve. And I'm very happy for you both. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

10-21-2012, 09:17 PM	#3
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Great pics, Steve....and CONGRATS!

10-21-2012, 09:18 PM	#4
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Enjoying time with each other __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

10-21-2012, 09:20 PM	#5
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Congrats on 20 years i hope to make it that long with my wfie. Glad you where able to disappear and relax __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

10-21-2012, 09:22 PM	#6
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Libations __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

10-21-2012, 09:24 PM	#7
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip I have to say man you are great at taking pics. I just love em __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

10-21-2012, 09:32 PM	#8
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip As an anniversary present to me, Holly booked us for a morning with a guide on a wild trout small stream. It was challenging going down to a 4 wieght from my usual 9 wieght rod, but for wild non-hatchery fish it was orth it! Holly with not only her first trout, but her first fly caught fish! The Trout Stalker Wild baby trout; a good sign of a health wild stream! This little guy hit a size 22 nymph like he ment it! Working hard for it Holly's was bigger, but I'm ok with that __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

10-21-2012, 09:38 PM	#9
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip I did mention that it was a small, technical stream didn't I? After fishing Victory Dance One of the neighbors out pan fishing in their peddle boat. I think I could mount a powerpole, GPS and bottom machine on one of these... My Beautiful Bride, more beautiful than the day I met her! __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

10-21-2012, 09:43 PM	#10
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Word! The last 20 years haven't always been the smoothest, but I wouldn't trade them for anything. And I am eagerly awaiting the next 20, and the next 20 after that! __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

10-21-2012, 09:58 PM	#11
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Most excellent thread. Really looking forward to meeting you two at EPIC. Congrats on 20 years. The lovely Mrs. Fish and I just celebrated 18 years yesterday. Many best wishes on another 20 years with your beautiful bride! __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

10-21-2012, 10:09 PM	#12
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Looks great Steve! Happy Anniversary!!

10-21-2012, 10:23 PM	#13
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Sounds like an Awesome trip! Congratulations! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

10-21-2012, 10:27 PM	#14
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip All the best Steve! Thanks for sharing

10-21-2012, 10:31 PM	#15
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Looking good bud __________________

10-22-2012, 12:51 PM	#16
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Awesome Pics Steve. I enjoy seeing your love of the outdoors. __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13

10-22-2012, 12:54 PM	#17
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Great thread. Congrats on 20 years and the great trip. Thanks for sharing it with us. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

10-22-2012, 01:06 PM	#18
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip One of the most beautiful places in the world to celebrate. Congrats on the 20 year celebration! __________________ Insert quote here.

10-22-2012, 01:06 PM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip Congrats to Holly and yourself brother!! Here's to the next 20. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-22-2012, 01:09 PM	#20
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,024 Trading: (17)	Re: 20th Anniversary Trip You're quite the photographer . . . great pictures. Congrats on 20 years. You both look very happy together! __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?