Fly-Fishing the Gun Powder

On Saturday, Mike Q, Scotty P, and I went back up to the Gun Powder for another round of fly-fishing. Both Scotty and Q have improved their technique quite a bit and the fish seemed to agree. Q landed a handful of fish, and Scotty tricked several, bringing them up to his dry fly. Next time he will set the hook! We had a great day on the river!

Mike Q and a beautiful Brown Trout

Scotty P casting to a rising trout

The Gun Powder doesn't hold huge fish, but the browns are very active a are full of color.

Michael Q bringing one home

Another late night feeder, hit on a dry fly

The boys after a great day on the Gun Powder

Beautiful Lucy....

We recently added a new niece to our family! Jennie and Jamie brought another beautiful little girl into the world.

Here she is, the beautiful Lucy McCullough


The 3 McCullough girls: Lucy, Ellie, and Claire

Here are the 3 girls and their wonderful mother!

Back in the Saddle!

This week I got back on my bike to test out the healing clavicle. I was pleasantly surprised that it was strong and felt good. I rode, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The only time I feel a little week is when I go over lots of bumps in the road. Other than that, I just need to keep it loose while riding by stretching it. It tends to tighten up a little while riding. It feels really good to be back in the saddle, and just in time for the Tour de France!!

Taylor, Tami and Ava Come to DC..

Lizzy, Tami and Ava, and Taylor and I

Here is beautiful Ava with a big smile for the camera!

Taylor and Tami Leavitt and their new girl Ava came to DC to celebrate the 4th of July with their family. We got together with them to have dinner and had a great time. It was fun catching up with them and playing with their beautiful daughter Ava.

4th of July Celebration in the Nation's Capitol

On the 4th of July this year Elizabeth and I flew back from SLC from our vacation and arrived at 4:30pm. Scott Palmer picked us up and took us home and we quickly got unpacked and ready for our 4th of July bash at the Health and Human Services Building. Linda and Emily Dunn were in town and staying at our place, and Rob and Chelsae Wood came down from Philly to join us for the celebration. I also invited the Qualters and the Palmers to join us. We had a great celebration that included bbq, an incredible selection of desserts and an incredible view of the fireworks. Here are some pictures from our celebration.

Lizzy and I in front of the Capitol

Beautiful fireworks in over the Washington Monument

Here is a video of the fireworks that I took:
(It really isn't 1997 like I say, but 2007...)

The gang from L to R: Matt, Elaine and Mike Q, Me and Lizzy, Katie and Scott P

Lizzy and I with Emily and Linda Dunn

Scott P, Mike, Mike Q and Matt Q

Rob and Chelsae and Little Rob at the 4th of July party

The girls from L to R: Emily and Linda, Lizzy, Chelsae, and Katie P

Linda and Emily at the firework show