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Post by puffy on Jun 12, 2018 15:01:32 GMT -5
When I was a little guy my Grandfather used to take me fishing at a small lake outside my home town.Grandpa is long gone and I live about an hour from there now .The other day I thought I might like to ride up and go fishing there again to honor his memory.I did some checking.Now the lake is part of an exclusive country club.Restricted to members only.I guess things change over time.I just wish it wasn't so hard for an old man to adjust to some of them.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 12, 2018 15:42:17 GMT -5
That sucks. I know it's not the same, but is there another lake like it where you could relive some of the memories?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2018 17:07:47 GMT -5
When I was a little guy my Grandfather used to take me fishing at a small lake outside my home town.Grandpa is long gone and I live about an hour from there now .The other day I thought I might like to ride up and go fishing there again to honor his memory.I did some checking.Now the lake is part of an exclusive country club.Restricted to members only.I guess things change over time.I just wish it wasn't so hard for an old man to adjust to some of them.  , just stop by at the Country Club and explain to a manager/supervisor what it would mean to you if you were allowed to fish just one more time....” where you and your grandfather fished many years ago “. I was very close with one of my grandfathers.....my Dad’s father. Even at the age of 17 I still wanted to spend the summer with him. Ride the Brooklyn subway, go to Coney Island, and much more!!!
So, I kind of understand what a day at that lake fishing would mean to you. You might be surprised when/if you give it a shot and ask...” my grandfather and I use to fish at this lake when I was a young boy. It would mean so much to me if I can do that one more time in my life“. I bet you’d be surprised when your told....” go make a day of it, enjoy the memories “. Something very similar happened to me back on Long Island where I grew up.....my one wish was granted. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2018 17:22:15 GMT -5
You've probably done so, but if you have pictures, get out the album and smoke a bowl to his memory and positive influence on your life.
I smoke commemorative bowls to those who have gone down the road ahead of me when I am in a remembrance mood.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jun 12, 2018 17:23:14 GMT -5
I agree, I'd ask if they would allow you to go fish again, couldn't hurt. Country club folks have hearts.
I spent all the time in the world with my grandfather's. I dont think I'll have to worry about our fishing spots closing or going private. My spot with my dad's father is a pond behind the house that has been family owned FOREVER. The spots with my mom's dad were Lake Michigan and Lake Erie.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jun 12, 2018 18:05:08 GMT -5
 Same here my Grandfather took me everywhere, my favorite was Holly Beach, a Cajun resort on the Gulf, loved his 40 Ford truck, learned to drive it at 10, could barely see over the windshield.
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Post by flyinmanatee on Jun 12, 2018 22:16:12 GMT -5
Did a very similar thing with my son last year. Snuck through a cornfield to an old gravel pit I used to pull bass out of only to discover it's now a private lake with houses on it. Got a few casts in but the no trespassing sign carries more fear when your a grown arse man. Everything changes, and changes again.
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Post by gav on Jun 13, 2018 15:54:06 GMT -5
You might want to check your states water access rights. There are federal access rights also. It's getting to be a bigger and bigger problem for the public to get access even to the beach.
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Post by trailboss on Jun 13, 2018 19:53:11 GMT -5
North Carolina and knowing a bit about your age Larry, I immediately thought of:
I agree with the others, I am sure that the powers that be at the CC, would be more than happy to accommodate you.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jun 13, 2018 19:58:18 GMT -5
Haha. When I happen to be off work during the week I ALWAYS catch Andy Griffith!
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Post by gav on Jun 15, 2018 8:14:32 GMT -5
That's Franklin Canyon park in LA the opening credits. looks exactly the same today.
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Same here my Grandfather took me everywhere, my favorite was Holly Beach, a Cajun resort on the Gulf, loved his 40 Ford truck, learned to drive it at 10, could barely see over the windshield.
