For many years, I have made a “Thoughts at…” birthday post. So here I go again.
“Way back when in 67…”
Hey Nineteen – Steely Dan (1980)
At what age does your birthday qualify your arrival as “way back when”? A great song and it also offers up “She thinks I’m crazy, but I’m just growin’ old.” Kind of sums up some interactions with the kids and co-workers when I get to telling stories.
My Top Bass #58 of all-time (tie) – 2X4 Lake 9/29/2013
Film containers and pill bottles have long been handy for organizing terminal tackle. The funny thing is, I no longer use film. The not so funny thing is, the pill bottles are now mine.
Sports #58 – Jack Lambert (1977 Topps #480 from my collection)
This crazy, talented NFL Hall of Famer was a star linebacker during the 1970s Steelers run of Super Bowl victories. Two of those wins were over my Dallas Cowboys, making Lambert even more of a menace in my mind. He had no front teeth and famously said that quarterbacks should wear dresses. And those were the days when you could completely crush a quarterback.
This picture from July 1996 on Lake Bracken is from half a lifetime ago. It appears that I could have used some work to get in better shape at 29 years old but had no care about going shirtless. Twenty-nine years later, perhaps I can start working out with the goal of fishing shirtless again in 2026. Maybe it will boost my website and YouTube views. However, I don’t think I will grow my hair long again as it would look like a curly Hulk Hogan hairdo.
A more current picture featuring Hennepin Canal Bass #58 of 2025
Here’s to another trip around the sun. Talk to you later. Troy