As quiet as you’ll see Headhunters for a while. A snowy spring afternoon.
I’m settling in here on the Missouri, and even made it out for a few casts after work yesterday. The crew is bringing me up to speed on the business – the ins-and-outs of everything we carry in the shop, running shuttles, housekeeping in the cabins… lots to learn. It seems like every time I turn around there is some new skill to learn, a new fly to check out, a new drop to drive a shuttle to.
And that’s the way I like it.
I was reminded last night that the Missouri is far different from the waters I am used to. It’s very humbling. I’m looking forward to the day I can head out and feeling fully confident in my ability on the water. But that’s what I like about this; it’s a learning process. There is always something new to learn – you can never master it all.
Moving into the kitchen of FGP’s summer HQ.
Slowly I’m settling into the apartment – working out some rather impressive housekeeping issues along the way. Note to self: it’s always a good idea to physically visit housing before renting. One would think I would have learned this by now.
Today was a rather chilly, snowy day in Craig. Cosy. Temperatures danced in the 20s, snowflakes fluttered by and a chilly wind made it feel much colder than it really was. Fishing reports continue to be stellar, however, and we have calls from people all over the place as they plan their trips for the season.
So much of the fun of this gig is going to be meeting all the people who converge on the Missouri in pursuit of a shared passion. It’s rare that you can have lawyers and grocers in the same bar, the same shop, the same river take out, talking animatedly to one another about something they both love.
So, here’s to the little things that bring us together.
The summer is booking up to be quite busy, and I’m looking forward to it. Looking forward to meeting some of you, as well!
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Sounds like you’re settling in quite easy. I’m sure there’s hard times too. As the weather gets warmer I’m sure you’ll enjoy yourself more and more.
Thanks much, Kevin. Things always come in pairs, good and bad, and so far Craig is the good compared to the not-so-good housing in Cascade. But it’ll all balance out, I have no doubt.
Here’s to a hot summer and long days at the shop and behind the lens.