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Fear No Rocks (QE2)

August 15, 2011 by n.taylor 1 Comment

ClackaCraft

Fear No Rock

As advertised, yesterday was the final installment of propping up my lackluster trout fishing summer. The Blackfoot called my name and these days because of inter-tubing stimulus recipients the canyon stretch is just about the only show in town (see local fishing reports). My father drummed up John Howard again to provide boating and rowing services, compliments of the ClackaCraft. I’m happy to report that the Clacka indeed fears no rocks, as we tested every fiberglass seam in the hull.

Blackfoot Westslope Cutthroat

Stimi Love

The day consisted mostly of fluffy terrestrials tempting eager Westslope Cutthroats. Being delegated to the back of the boat for the day I tried to dredge a monster off of the bottom but I was unsuccessful, despite throwing every streamer in my box. We rounded out the day catching a fair number of trout, nothing huge, but enough to make me a happy man. The Blackfoot is a river where you can find peace, which is perhaps why Norman Maclean was so successful in conveying his message. The world is changing, but for an afternoon I felt like I was transported back to my childhood, when life was simple. I returned to work today a rejuvenated man, ready to attack the challenges that lay ahead. Fishing has a way of doing that, and so I have concluded that fishing, at least for me, is the best treatment for when the rest of life might not be going your way.

Clark Taylor Blackfoot Cutthroat

Dad Still Has It

Filed Under: Summer Tagged With: Blackfoot, ClackaCraft, Floating, Montana, Quantitative Easing

Plunge Protection Team (PPT/QE)

August 10, 2011 by n.taylor 2 Comments

I have been busy working, trying to avoid stock market murder holes and pay my rent. This trip has been scheduled for awhile and I’m not sure if the timing is perfect or awful. In an effort to give the middle finger to the economy I’m forming my own PPT with a small group of men. This weekend will be our response to the massive global disappearance of wealth which we have artfully termed QE. QE 1 will be taking place on the Bitterroot and QE 2 is slated for the Blackfoot. Should more mental stability be required before our return then we will look into additional QE.

Missoula

UPDATE: While sitting at the airport I’ve heard no less than 70 people trying to position their portfolios to avoid idle elevator shafts. Even travelers toting Orvis Helios are popping aspirin and sitting in front of air conditioning vents.

Filed Under: Summer Tagged With: 2011 PPT, Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Montana, Quantitative Easing

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