Three Score and Ten [Now Thirteen

The Last Cast

Hello Grands and All Others
Three Score and Now Twelve + Day 217 3-22-23
I have now made it through 73 winters here in Wisconsin. The winters in Wisconsin can be harsh and long especially in the north woods, but the winter does pass every year. Then what is left of the year is more to my liking. In my opinion there is not a better place to live in the USA then Wisconsin for many reasons, Not all weather related. So now that we are officially in Spring I again have dreams and aspirations for the coming outdoor season. I will prune the garden back some this year. I will put the Internet Sales site mostly on hold. Then I will concentrate on catching fish. Since I have not ice fished this year we are getting low on fish to eat. I go along with buying some salmon at the grocery. The wife will be make salmon for dinner today. But I really like our own caught fish, and our grown herbs, vegetables and potatoes. There is a lot of satisfaction in providing for your own main meal. It is a satisfaction that I am sure not many come to know in today's world.
The "Last Cast", My grandfather and father were all fishermen and I have always wondered about their last cast. I always say the hardest cast to make is the last one. Did they realize it was there last cast? Did they savor it and drag it out, Did it catch a fish, were they happy and contented? Were they satisfied their life's work and results. I pray that the "Last Cast" was all positive for them. I am sure they did not know it was the "Last Cast" And that I suspect that makes it easier. As for me this fishing season I will always be thing at the end of a fishing trip, Is this the Last Cast. As I age the Last Cast is getting closer. The "Last Cast" will be the hardest to make. I am planning more fishing season ahead, but it is not in my hands. But I will delay the Last Cast as long as I can. But I hope I am aware of it being the Last Cast and I am at peace with that. Grandsons I pray for you many many future casts. But you to will one day run up against your Last Cast. Tight Lines Guys, Love Grandpa