Fishing, Camping, Son Home From Greece
By fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29820)
Momence, Illinois
June 13, 2016 7:51am CST
So sorry I haven't been here in almost a week. My husband and I decided to take a fishing trip on the spur of the moment. So I haven't been here. We did fairly well on the trip, caught lots of different species of fish. For me I enjoyed the walleye and the white bass the most. Pound for pound the white bass really give a good fight.
So glad to be home I am going to just sit and gather my strength. Not going to do much at all today. But I think I can type and read what I have been missing,.
On another note I did get home in the early afternoon yesterday and was able to track my son's flight from Athens. I have to admit I cried when he called me after getting through customs at Newark Airport. He had a two hour flight to catch to get back to Michigan, but he was on American soil and I will be forever grateful he is home and safe. He needs a few days to acclimate to the huge time change and then he is going to come home for a few days. I can't wait, I haven't seen him since March and this mom needs a big hug and many kisses.
I can't seem to get a picture posted here today anyone else having problems. I think I will restart my computer and see if that helps.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
13 Jun 16
I am going to try to post my picture on this post now. Thanks Anna
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@LadyDuck (471459)
• Switzerland
14 Jun 16
@fishtiger58 They have fixed the problem now, you can add your photos.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Jun 16
@LadyDuck Yes I am thrilled, gotta post photos, thanks Anna
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Jun 16
No we ate some while we were out camping but the rest we throw back. We mostly catch and release to help keep the lakes healthy. I have seen all to often people taking way more than they should, so I do a small part of keeping the fish in the lake to help the fish population. Thanks I'm relieved he is home and safe.
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@JudyEv (340229)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Jun 16
@fishtiger58 That is very responsible of you. Here, people are usually limited as to the number of different fish species they can catch - and the size.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Jun 16
@JudyEv Same here there are size and catch limits, however the rangers who are in charge of making sure people don't take more than they should are few and far between so people break those laws all the time.
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@rebelann (112876)
• El Paso, Texas
23 Jul 16
I'll keep my fingers crossed @fishtiger58 but I wonder if maybe he enjoys the travel.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
23 Jul 16
Thanks I love the shot too. I hope the university stops sending him overseas. Apparently my son wasn't the only one, some grad students went to Cyprus, I think my son said, and Japan as well.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
23 Jul 16
@rebelann I think he does he just doesn't like the prep work he has to do before the trip.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
13 Jun 16
Newark airport - I lived 45 mins. south of it for most of my life.
I posted a photo no problem.
Glad you had a good time!
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
13 Jun 16
He had a bit of a layover in the Newark Airport and it's really a good thing as his flight out of Athens was almost 2 1/2 hours late in departing. I'm so glad he is home and safe.
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
13 Jun 16
so wonderful that'cha were able to get 'way'n do somethin' ya enjoy, hon. i'm quite fond'f bass myself, they're sometimes quite the chore to get'n the boat, but mighty tasty! lol
that's wonderful that he's gonna be comin' home! no doubt tears'f great joy'n relief flooded yer cheeks. i'd been the same.
seems other folks were havin' troubles here today's well. reckon 'twas a good thingy i'd plenty to keep me busy outdoors'n missed "all that" - rofl
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
16 Jun 16
@fishtiger58 so glad'ja got that pic'p, hon. most breathtakin'! i know what'ca mean, missin' him. i feel the same 'bout the daughter'n grands. they were to come this july, but she'd the need to find new employment'n now such aint possible. aint seem 'em since last july :(
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Jun 16
Finally I can post pics again. Yes he is home and safe and coming home for a visit next week. I am so anxious to see him, he hasn't been home in 3 months and this momma is missing her baby.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jun 16
@fishtiger58 Not yet. I wonder why because I'm not having any trouble posting pics.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Jun 16
@just4him It's now working, I heard some were having problems so were not.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
13 Jun 16
I am going to try to post on this discussion again hope my pic goes.
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@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
19 Jul 16
Hope your son brought back lots of picture from his trip. It is a blessing that he got back home safe. 
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
23 Jul 16
He didn't have much time to go sightseeing unfortunately but yes home safely for which I will forever be grateful.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
13 Jun 16
I am going to try to post my pic now, hope they got it all fixed up. Yes I'm glad my son is home too.
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@blitzfrick (2890)
• United States
21 Jul 16
Fishing and camping, it sounds like tons of fun! Do you eat what you catch, or do you catch and release?
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
23 Jul 16
Occasionally we eat some of what we catch, but mostly we catch and release.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Jun 16
I saw others having trouble with photos too. I am glad to hear he made it back to the US safely.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
13 Jun 16
Thanks I am too I was worried.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
13 Jun 16
No my pic would not come up either.
Did you eat the fish? Bring any back for later?
I know you are glad for the son to be back!
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
13 Jun 16
We ate a few while out camping but threw the rest back. We like to help keep the lakes in Illinois healthy.
