Gertrude

I caught a salmon! After church on Sunday we headed back up to Vaune's cabin to fish. This time Vaune came along with her son Nathan (what a great name, right?) and his buddy Ben. We had great luck that day and I was SO excited to have finally caught my first salmon! Vaune was nice enough to filet all 27 inches of Gertrude for me (yuck!) so I could freeze her and take her home to show Nathan. While we were packing up our gear Vaune had me sign in her "cabin guest book" where I wrote my stats from the day. Before I did that, Vaune handed me a bottle of booze and claimed that it's tradition to take a swig if you catch a fish (and are over 21). Barf! It was so nasty! Vaune was shocked that I didn't like it, especially since MY AUNT was the one who got her hooked on it. Mary walked in a take a big swig...BARF! It's called aquavit...try it if you like black licorice flavored nastiness! I'll stick to Miller Lite, thank you!

We rushed home from Vaune's so Mary could change out of her fishing gear and jump back in the car to go pick up my uncle Rich at the airport. When they got back he was nice enough to vaccuum pack Gertrude and freeze her for her trip home. Thanks again Rich!

Now, I've never considered myself an outdoorsy girl, but this trip has totally changed my mind! I love to fish! Thanks to some great guidance from Mary and Vaune I think I'm officially "hooked!" Ha!