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Dave Micus
Dave,
1.5 years ago my wife and I got divorced after 32 years. For the first time in my life, I was alone.
The first 12 months were tough. I loved my wife and I depended on her. I am learning to care for myself and I can't ask anyone WHY I only have ONE sock!
Confidence builds, slowly.
Be honest with people about your marital status. That way you are not hiding anything and it will lead to good relationships.
Being married or divorced is no different, because were STILL living and were still travelling down the path of life.
I am happy that I do think mostly of good memories.
Exercise has been very important to keeping me centered.
Don't worry about yesterday or tomorrow, just take ONE day at a time.
Having your heart broken is very stressful.
Family members were waiting to see if I would FAIL being single. I'm NOT failing because I have a fighter's spirit from my Mother.
It's real cool to sit on the couch in my underwear and watch the football game, without someone being offended. :shock: :D
Hang In There! :D
Doug P.S. Welcome to the best side of the U.S.!
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:roll: Dave,
You're living way too close to the Idaho Fish-In not to go. Hope to see you there.
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Dave, ...
You DO realize that they don't check your guns at the city limits anymore, ... The local Warden MAY want you to hand over the 10 wt rods though.
Hang in there, I've been there, and came back to tell about it :)
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Sounds just like one of John Gierach's books! Good Luck Dave!
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Dave
I read your article, it made quite an impact on me. Sure do hope that all goes as well for you in MT as you want it to.
I suppose that we'll be seeing a different title to your articles now that you are no longer a "pirate" in practice (although always a pirate at heart I'm sure!)
Looking forward to hearing more from you soon.
Best
Robin
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Life is like a great mystery novel, you never know what the next chapter has in store for you.
The adjustments after a divorse don't come easy and looking in the mirrow reflects rejections of the past. Time will pass and you will be back in circulation and the happy confident look in the mirror will reflect the new you.
Life is what you make it, enjoy it and accept the challenges that occur.
My best wishes for great success on your new journey and adventure in your new environment.
Just an old geezer
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thanks all. i can say in all sincerity i'm really quite happy. it wasn't a bitter divorce, more like a mutual agreement, and i really do love montana.
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Welcome to Montana,Dave.
You're in one of the best places on earth.
I hope you enjoy your stay here as much as I have.
Better warm that casting arm up.
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OFFICIAL INVITE
:D So Dave,
What do you say. Please consider this as your "Official Invitation" to the Idaho Fish-In. I for one would love to meet you. Can we count on you being there? No pressure! No arm twisting! Just lots of folks having fun together. I'll even bring some flies for you to use.
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Hey Dave, nice VW Bus. I had a 69 Wesphalia van, I wish I still had it. Not much on the hills or mountains, you get use to being passed in a bus. Around the next bend may just well be your shining star. Been, there, done it. As the Grateful Dead were fond of saying in their song "Touch of Gray" I will get by, I wil survive" keep on truck'n man! Oh yeah, I almost forgot, the books I purchased from you are keeping me sane. Thanks! Jonezee
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Micus,
I was just thinking about you. I got off the phone with Josko and we firmed up plans to go either Sharking or Tuna fishing later this week. Wish you were here. Here is being on Cape Cod where I sit on the porch of the cottage about 10 yards from the water. Every once in a while I see some fish bursting and I leasurly walk out to shore or to my kayak and cast. Mostly finding Stripers, some Bluefish, all short but some are not short by much. The Cape in Sept. Don't you miss it.
jed
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Hey Dave,
What a marvelous place to be to start over :shock: :D All those trout, beautiful waters, WOW!
When I started over, nearly 22 years ago, it gave me a chance to hone myself, improve a few things.
Don't forget all those things you will have to tell us about , with all those wonderful things to see, new places to admire the beauty!
I'm confident you will do well!
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Dave - I lived and fished in Oregon for 52 years. Had a cabin near the Metolious, fished the Deschutes like it was the back of my hand. The coast streams were my back yard. My father in law had a beautiful cabin on Hammersly Inlet on the south Puget Sound where I fly fished for sea runs, blue back and salmon. The Californians moved in starting in the early 80's. Now after 7 years in Michigan I am still a newbie and always will be. I don't care because Michigan is like Oregon was forty years ago. I wish I moved here sooner. I think you will feel the same way about Montana VS the East Coast. I am sure the Californian's have made an inroad and you will have to deal with it. One thing about Michigan...the Californians haven't discovered it...at least not the pristine U.P. I suppose the Detroit Symdrom will keep them away. Good!! Good luck my fly fisher friend, you won't need luck in Montana but you may need it if you stray. Jonezee
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Dave,
Reading your story reminded me of my own...many similarities. When you get to Missoula, remember that there are a lot of FAOL'ers in the neighborhood. Best of all, there's a fair amount of fishable water here too. Best of luck in your transition.
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Just try to stay away from the Monkey Fights Dave
S.B.
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Hey Dave
Keep in touch. The salt in your veins will help you keep your head above water :D
Remember all your friendly pirates are here.
We will be sure to tell you each and e-v-e-r-y time the big fish come thru here, with pictures where appropriate.
Good luck and God bless
Larry