We have arrived

After and arduous journey, we have just checked into Gates Lodge #10. A room with a view of the mighty ( well almost) Ausable. Looking forward to meeting with the other attendees and puttin some fish on the fly. Whoever was to unfurl the FAOL banner is remiss in their duty, therefore I will do the honors. Great looking day weatherwise here. Temp in the mid 60s and sunny. Aluminum hatch light and variable ,almost tolerable. Y'all that's a commin, COMMON DOWN.

Mark
PS: Just checked and the FAOL banner is an unknown .Maybe Rusty will know but he's out fishin.

In a black tube, mailed to Deanna, care of Rusty Gates,,,

Hey JC,
Just checked with the office again. NO TUBE, NO BANNER. Better bring one with you.


Mark
: Did make reservations for 10 for dinner Monday evening. They stop serving at 8:00 so....................

If it was mailed on the 24th it should be there by now!

Mark I see it going down to 37 in Grayling tonight! Hope you packed long johns?

Jack,
We Ukrainians are a hearty/hardy bunch. I wet wade in temps lower than that:). So far I have not met any FAOL ers.


Mark

Just finished the last of the perch for dinner. They had a special for $14.95 for all you could eat, so we helped them clean out the cooler. Julie said she may have some fresh perch by Thursday or Friday. Sorry, JC, you'll have to eat the walleye.

Gotta run, there's fishies to be caught.

Joe

Kindly DISREGARD the second part of my post regarding the FAOLers. Just after pushing the "submit" button, they descended upon us like locust. AND when they heard about the perch dining room special, it was a madhouse.



Mark

Folks,
Have a GREAT week!
Mike

Tube only mailed on Friday,,, may show soon. :D

How's the fishing? When does this party actually end? I'd like to see if I can make it Thursday.

Jose,
This "party" will end Saturday. But the big cook-off is on Wednesday. That would be as great time to make it here and share a few lies with some of the folks. The weather is cooperating and "I hear" the fishing is too. So far I've managed to fool one 12" brown but there's still time :) And like I sometimes say: It ain't what you're catchin as much as where you're fishin. And if you believe THAT, I've got this little parcel of land......................

Mark

Just to inform our fellow FAOL ers, Ladyfisher and himself have safely arrived last evening at about 8:30 EST. The plot is thickening as the group gathers for the fun and fishin. Apparently the FAOL banner is lost in the mail but Gates lodge put up a WELCOME FLY ANGLERS ON-LINE lettering on their road sign. I'm sure we'll have plenty of pictures to post when it's all over.


Mark

Good luck guys, I was supposed to there this week but I thought it would too hot. Come to find out I will be spending a day at the hospital. Looks like I will be up there again in September. Good fishing and have a great time.. Tell Rusty I said hi......