Newman | Joining In http://legallyboundbooks.com/joiningin Like life: a plausible if unlikely story. A tale of the ties that bind, of the creation, interpretation, and suppression of evidence; of genes, of family, tribes, and nations. Shot through with big fish, persuasive rhetoric, and plenty of corporate buffoonery. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 23:21:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 http://legallyboundbooks.com/joiningin/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-Fish-icon-32x32.png Newman | Joining In http://legallyboundbooks.com/joiningin 32 32 Fishing trip http://legallyboundbooks.com/joiningin/fishing-trip/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:02:33 +0000 http://legallyboundbooks.com/joiningin/?p=142 Just back off the lake putting a bunch more fish in. Got it down pretty smooth at this point, Shoot out over to the other side, then west over to the inlets or east down to that deep bit. The…

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Just back off the lake putting a bunch more fish in. Got it down pretty smooth at this point, Shoot out over to the other side, then west over to the inlets or east down to that deep bit. The echo sounder in the boat gives up at around 900 feet. Kind of weird to think of that huge expanse of glassy nothing under the boat. And weird to think the next time I see any of those fishy little buggers they’ll probably be all grown up. They seem eager enough to get out there as soon as they hit the water; surprising really. You’d think they might cling to their little boxes instead of shooting out into the unknown as quickly as they do. They just disappear.

Really quiet. I did see Robert the groundsman on the dock. Actually it’s not that quiet — heard him, I think he was singing. He seemed happy enough without chit chat though. I’m half expecting someone or other one of these days to point out that most boaters pull fish out of the lake, not put them in, but thankfully no-one seems that interested beyond a quick wave as I’m taking off or coming back in.

Actually I think that’s because no-one’s been catching much lately anyway. Enough to test the patience of even the most dedicated anglers. With a bit of luck, that’ll change.

Ah well — back to the office tomorrow tie up some more loose ends, check in on Pete make sure all’s well in the holding department. See what Steve’s up to. Though I haven’t seen much of Steve since we wound things up — he was pretty much like the fish, gone in a flash as soon as he saw a way out.

 

 

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Glacial Lake: like it http://legallyboundbooks.com/joiningin/nice-place/ Mon, 12 Nov 2018 06:09:58 +0000 http://legallyboundbooks.com/joiningin/?p=75 Here on a scouting trip, not that far from the office but a lot better view. This place reminds of years back when we would go to the lakes at Easter or on some other long weekend holiday. Could be…

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Here on a scouting trip, not that far from the office but a lot better view.

This place reminds of years back when we would go to the lakes at Easter or on some other long weekend holiday. Could be the light. Smell of the water? Not sure…have to think about it some more.

Not right for Ziegler. Run by Parks for one thing, but great geography. 900ft deep, big cliffs, cold clear water. Odd couple here managing the place in the off season – woman who appears to think I’m some sort of criminal, at least that’s the way she looks at me. And a little guy who seems to disappear every time I catch site of him. Can imagine what those cabins smell like. Closed up restaurant by the look. Giftshop.

Note to self: come back when the weather’s better and the manager’s mood may have improved. Could be a nice spot for a break.

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Back at the lake http://legallyboundbooks.com/joiningin/back-at-the-lake/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 22:33:27 +0000 http://legallyboundbooks.com/joiningin/?p=118 Wow that’s better. Last time I was out here it was a bit of a bust but I thought it had good bones, now it’s looking fantastic. And I was right: I think the manager’s mood has improved along with…

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Wow that’s better. Last time I was out here it was a bit of a bust but I thought it had good bones, now it’s looking fantastic. And I was right: I think the manager’s mood has improved along with the weather. She actually smiled when I asked her if the bar was open. OF course it wasn’t, but she smiled. Come to think of it, I think maybe she smiled because it was closed. Anyway, I brought a beer and a sandwich in the car so it was a good day.

I’m surprised there aren’t more people here already. Early in the season I suppose, but it’s not completely off the beaten track. You do get a glimpse of the lake from the road and it’s actually quite breathtaking. And silent, apart form the odd boater out there. I think I saw the ranger this morning, not sure what he has to do out here but looks like a plum job to me. Better than pushing pencils back at the office anyway.

I could imagine staying up here for a while. A good few years maybe. But not today — I still don’t like the look of those cabins, and actually I’m a bit anxious about asking that Doris woman where to put my RV for fear she might tell me.

Beautiful spot, though.

 

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Picture for Steve http://legallyboundbooks.com/joiningin/picture-for-steve/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 23:20:47 +0000 http://legallyboundbooks.com/joiningin/?p=122 Hiking around the lake today, came across this place. Would be at home among the cabins at the resort by the look of it. I’ve been talking to Steve about the lake, what a great spot for a break etc.…

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Hiking around the lake today, came across this place. Would be at home among the cabins at the resort by the look of it.

I’ve been talking to Steve about the lake, what a great spot for a break etc. But he’s no outdoors type, unless you’re talking golf courses – but then I hear he’s not much of a golf type either. Says his handicap is that he “can’t swing a damn’ club.”

Anyway I’ll tell him I’ve found him the perfect accommodation. Plenty of fresh air – even indoors — and no risk of a fire since the entire structure is 90% water I think.

I’m going to talk to Doris tonight, see what’s what. Must be some reason her resort isn’t already heaving with vacationers, unless it’s just the cabins. Still, there’s a campsite, and a field for RVs. Maybe it’s the social media these days — I have read a few bloody awful reviews. Apparently the food in the restaurant is pretty much a match for the quality of the accommodation.

Then there’s Doris. She does make you feel a little uninvited. Like a gatecrasher? Her expression is something you might expect if you just opened the oven door and her cake sank. No — it’s as though she was expecting someone else, someone so much more interesting, that she’s unable to hide her disappointment when you show up.

 

 

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