Paul and the Mrs Tour the Commonwealth

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#1 BigDaddyHub

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Posted 25 July 2010 - 11:55 PM

have been away most of the summer working on improvements to property Jamie and I purchased in early June. While taking a week off from the "grind", I assisted Jamie with planning and organizing a big birthday shin-dig for our daughter and youngest son (thier birthdays are one day apart). While finishing the final touches Friday morning, I was phoned by Riffleriversteelheadslayer, AKA Paul Boss. Paul and his lovely bride, Brandy, phoned to say they , too, were on a bit of a vaction and heading to the Bluegrass to take in the sights at Cumberland Falls, including the Moonbow. SO....I told them about our plans and happily Paul and Brandy joined us for the party and spent most of the evening hanging out by my newly constructed brick grill and shooting the bull. It was a GREAT day. We are discusiing plans for making it a yearly event for the Boss' and the Hubbard's. I did get but one shot of Paul and the Mrs during the party (while the kids opened gifts), but maybe Paul can share a few. Not sure what kind of shots he or Brandy mayt have taken. It was fantastic to meet Paul in person, even if all he did was bitch about the humidity and heat! LOL!

Earlier this summer, Floyd and the Mrs came all the way from Arizona for Kentucky Style Ribs, and now Paul comes down for the heat and mosquitos in the yard! Been a terrific summer!

Paul, if you guys took any pics, feel free to share them. Hope you guys had a great time in Corbin. I'll be phoning you in a day or two!

Hug your daughters, or someone else will.

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Posted 26 July 2010 - 01:20 PM

I will try to get a few pics up when I get back I am now going to sleep we drove all night to land our butts in Lake Charles LA going to see Fred before we turn North to head home will keep you posted on our progress
PS.. The falls are gorgeous we were going to stay for the moonbow but after I fished the river it was muddy and fast so we decided to move on while the temps were cool and driving is easy

release a big one today and catch a trophy tomorrow

Paul

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Posted 26 July 2010 - 06:20 PM

Louisianna? Damn, Paul, wasn't humid enough for ya in Kentucky? LOL!! Drive safely and steal me a few flies from Fred's bench!!

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Posted 26 July 2010 - 08:41 PM

Paul...just thought of this...While you're down in LA, hit Stippled Poppers place and snag me a dozen or two of his finest poppers!!

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 04:59 AM

QUOTE (BigDaddyHub @ Jul 25 2010, 10:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Earlier this summer, Floyd and the Mrs came all the way from Arizona for Kentucky Style Ribs

wow, how long did it take to save up roadkilled 'possums, to get enough ribs for a feed?

If I was an "expert" people would be paying me to do this stuff. I just like to do what works.

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 01:31 PM

Not long, Joel. Just three weeks or so.....had a hell of a time keeping the flies off of them until cooking time, but a little fly poo never hurt nobody

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 05:16 PM

well we made it back to Michigan I am going to go to bed now and when I wake up in the morning I will post a pictorial of our Journey

release a big one today and catch a trophy tomorrow

Paul

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 05:41 PM

QUOTE (BigDaddyHub @ Jul 26 2010, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Louisianna? Damn, Paul, wasn't humid enough for ya in Kentucky? LOL!! Drive safely and steal me a few flies from Fred's bench!!

this is going to sound weird but it wasn't as Hot and Humid in LA as it was in Kentucky or it didn't feel the same no matter I enjoyed my entire trip and next time we are going to get some fishing in for sure I did fish the Cumberland river a bit and also a bit on Rock Creek but got nothing to hand did manage to get a fish on at the creek but lost it at the shore small bass

release a big one today and catch a trophy tomorrow

Paul

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Posted 28 July 2010 - 09:18 PM

QUOTE (BigDaddyHub @ Jul 28 2010, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Not long, Joel. Just three weeks or so.....had a hell of a time keeping the flies off of them until cooking time, but a little fly poo never hurt nobody

That's good. Up here we have Pennsylvania Style ribs... Groundhogs taste just like squirrel, only bigger. And if you're real lucky, you have Pa Surf&Turf... Susquehanna Salmon and Groundhog.

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Posted 31 July 2010 - 06:12 PM

QUOTE (riffleriversteelheadslayer @ Jul 28 2010, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (BigDaddyHub @ Jul 26 2010, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Louisianna? Damn, Paul, wasn't humid enough for ya in Kentucky? LOL!! Drive safely and steal me a few flies from Fred's bench!!

LA weather is a bit nicer....air blowing up out of the Gulf seems to be more Tropical and a bit drier. Glad you enjoyed your trip. Terrific to hear you made it to Fred's. And you're correct....definately gonna get some creek time in next rip!

Hug your daughters, or someone else will.