Battling Big Bass
While putting away the laundry I turn on the tube to something mindless for the company. On one of the outdoors channels was a show called Big Bass Battle. I…
Morning Coffee
One lazy morning the wife and I were quiet and thoughtful, sitting around having that first cup of coffee out in the yard. I said out of nowhere, "When I…
If your blog is unreadable, why even write?
Okay, I just got done going through the OBN Community News. That's what I do, click on things that sound interesting. I can't read half of them. Granted, at 55…
Before the Rains Came
You can't beat being able to stop along the river on the way home after a long commute. The last couple of hours of the day have always been my…
Aliens in my Yard
Ugly little thing, but beautiful at the same time. From a distance you can't see the webbing in the wings. It looks like it's holding up small black flags. I…
A Walk in the Park
One of the benefits of living on the edge of town is having the ability to drive a few minutes west out into nothing. In a two minute drive I…
All Carp are Asian Carp
For the millionth time, still another article has appeared going on and on about the Asian Carp. I have pointed this out numerous times, all carp are Asian Carp. To…
Aurora Paddlesports Festival,
June 11 and 12 in Aurora, Illinois
If you've been thinking of buying a kayak or canoe, you may want to hold off one more week. This coming weekend, June 11th and 12th, is the Aurora Paddlesports…
Thunder on the Fox
I need to start paying a little more attention. I find things like this an abuse to a river. Especially a river like the Fox that once upon a time…