Its a beautiful day again, sun has finally replaced the rain, and the last few chilly days are a memory whilst I type here in the sun.
I've found some maggots in my fishing box, they are not left over from a previous trip, they have created themselves. I left a large piece of pork luncheon meat in there and when I just checked it was actually moving, with loads of maggots feeding on it.
Ironic now that I am having some 'time out' from fishing whilst I examine my environmental conscience, that I have started producing my own bait!
I miss fishing actually, not so much the physical act, but just being there, tuning in. Me and the pond are like strangers now, like old lovers forbidden by circumstance, casting longing glances. I've just passed by. The carp are sunbathing on the surface, seducing me, but my rod will be packed down today and brought inside to protect it from the elements.
To compensate for the extra time on my hands I have been playing a lot of guitar, I haven't really practised for years, but I'm putting a few hours in and finding it very rewarding. However, I prefer to play in the van rather than outdoors, and combined with the rainy last few days I've felt a bit isolated. That's the great thing about fishing, just stick the brolly up and carry on.
I could I suppose go and sit on the fishing peg under a brolly and strum the fisherman's blues .
Its Friday, a day for new arrivals. Most of the time I like it when the site has a few new people on it, it changes the atmosphere, and where now for us its taken for granted a little more, its great seeing people camping and really enjoying themselves. The sun is out, and the air will fill up with barbecue and wood smoke by the early evening.
This is our life now. We have pretty much 100% decided we are going live here through the winter, and at least complete a full cycle. We are looking at keeping the van warm, and us entertained. The caravan is a small place on a cold wet day.
Its warm today however. I'm off for a brew and a sit in the sun, some more reflection and contemplation.
Here's a nice tune, rain or shine
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