Fly Fishing

Fly fishing as defined by Wikipedia:  "Fly fishing is an angling method in which an artificial 'fly' is used to catch fish. The fly is cast using a fly rod, reel, and specialized weighted line. Casting a nearly weightless fly or 'lure' requires casting techniques significantly different from other forms of casting. Fly fishermen use hand tied flies that resemble natural invertebrates or other food organisms, or 'lures' to provoke the fish to strike."

Pictured Jim Anderson, Fly Fisherman extraordinaire 


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Mt. Hood, Oregon

Mt. Hood: The highest point in Oregon, considered the Oregon volcano most likely to erupt, though based on its history, an explosive eruption is unlikely, host to twelve named glaciers and viewed by Lewis and Clark on October 18, 1805, they are believed to have been the first Americans to see the mountain, home of Timberline Lodge (location for the 1980 film The Shining)  and last but not least year round skiing! 


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A wedding on Mt. Hood

Skiing in August

A view of Mt. Adams from Mt. Hood

Backpacking in Oregon

People are retiring older, moving faster longer and keeping fit.  At 53 I would have never guessed I would be hiking 20 miles, carrying a 36 pound backpack and singing songs along a wilderness trail in Oregon but you go where life takes you and this summer it took me and my family to Oregon, again.  I love Oregon, it is not only beautiful and majestic it is full of wonder and wilderness, quiet solitude and snow in August.

Our adventure was guided and shared by our friends the Anderson's, who throughout the year call Hawaii home.   They are an adventurous and beautiful family that we are grateful to have in our lives.

The photos I post here are just a sampling of the beauty offered to those who push to be just a bit more than they were yesterday. Nelda  (c)2011 Nelda Mays Photography, Inc.

From Left to Right:  Noah, Nelda, Caitlin, Rick, Anne, Jim & Bethany

From Left to Right:  Bethany, Caitlin & Noah