Road Trip #1

Nathan and I are about to embark on a 4 hour road trip heading east into the middle of BC. My uncle has a place there right next to a very large lake, we hope to get in some good fishing in the next few days to come. Taking pictures is so unnatural for me, but i will make a conceted effort to take some. We are actually leaving right now, so i gotta go!

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  1. -TiffanyJune 22, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Sounds like a great time! Have fun! Happy fishing... at least take a photo of your catches.

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  2. Dan VanJune 22, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    don't fall into the lake!

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  3. Dan VanJune 24, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    or...

    do fall in the lake!

    and have Nate take pictures.

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