They Call it “Fishing” and not “Catching” for a Reason…


This week's adventure was a good day out on the water. Well, I was up at 4:15 this morning, ate breakfast, and headed off to John Wayne Marina to meet up with my friend for a ride onto the water in his boat to try to catch a halibut on the next to the last … Continue reading They Call it “Fishing” and not “Catching” for a Reason…

I’m Going Fishing… Just For The Halibut!


First an update: Last week we went out in search on invasive species called European Green Crab. Well, luckily it was a bust. We got many small shore crab, some beautiful Dungeness and Rock crab. The last two are edible but we are on a research permit and we cannot keep them so we did … Continue reading I’m Going Fishing… Just For The Halibut!

Hawaii


Thinking of going there as my next travel destination. I have never been there and it's one of the last four states I have not visited. I think five to seven days there seeing some tropical forest, maybe a volcano, and spending time in a hut/cottage on the beach with a bottomless glass of wine … Continue reading Hawaii

A New Project


Today we started a new project - well, new for me. They have been doing this the last few years and this is the start of this year's season. There is an invasive species of crab called the European Green Crab. It is a nasty little bastard, decimating other species of crabs, mollusks, and other … Continue reading A New Project

May 9, 2013 – This Week’s Adventure


Today I decided to head out for a road trip. I have been having screwy days off the last three weeks, and next week I go back to a regular two-consecutive-day weekend. I have been busy helping out with various things so I have not minded swapping my days off around to help out. This … Continue reading May 9, 2013 – This Week’s Adventure