Hey! Looks like you're on the home stretch!

I know that your plate is going to be pretty full for awhile, and I know that you were going to try and get your wife to get your motor serviced and boat squared away.

If your time is pretty tight and your boat isn't ready for you, then you can join me on my boat if you'd like. I moved from Narrows Marina to the Pt. Defiance Boathouse, so a quick elevator trip and we are fishing.

I just wanted to extend this invitation to you as a thanks for putting in the time for our country . It also extends to you whenever your boat isn't quite working right.

I got the Scotty 1106's and the X-16. You'll be right at home.

It'll be good to have you back. JACK

I second that!

Downriggin.....Looking forward to you guys getting back. I'll be down in Oregon visiting my folks the first weekend of your arrival, but since I'm RETIRED now, I can fish anytime. Let me know what leave period your taking and we'll get together and slay some salmon. The mouth of the Cowlitz has been pretty hot the last few days, but the nets are going in on Monday and from what I've been told they will be in for two days and out for two days for the rest of the year. Seiku is hot right now and the Coho should be fairly good around Edmonds, Eveverett and in that area. Are you going to have your boat serviced upon arrival or are you going to have the wife take it in prior to you getting home. Might not be a bad idea to get an appointment now and get it in as soon as possible. Let me know if there is anything you want or need me to do. Talk to ya soon buddy!

Thanks for the generous offers guys! Would like to hook up at least once at your convenience. Just tell what I need to bring. I definitely need a fishing fix!

Salmonator is headed to Steve's in Auburn as soon as possible.

Thank you- Proud to serve!

Dave... got the picture of the Cow trip.. You and UM ripped some lips! What's up with the goatee? I almost didn't recognize you!

Be safe and welcome home.....Please tell all that you serve with Happy Anniversary.
(9/11).

I bet your family is counting the minutes

Paul