20th Anniversary Trip

[Steve]

On the 17th, Holly and I celebrated our 20th year of marriage. Friends we have known for years have a sweet cabin on a lake in North Carolina near Lake Lure, and the generously blessed us with the use of it to get away for a few days. We both needed it, and enjoyed it greatly. Each of us have been stressed lately both at work and woth various family matters, so it was a major blessing. During the time there, it helped us to remember that not only do we still love each other, but we still actually like each other (yes, there is a difference).

We were able to spend some time hiking in and around Linville Gorge Wilderness Area (one of our favorite places), get in a little fishing, a couple of fine adult beverages (as well as a couple of cigars and pipes), and basically just relax and enjoy our time together.

Relaxing
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Paradise
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[pnoon]

Very nice, Steve.
And I'm very happy for you both.

[E.J.]

Great pics, Steve....and CONGRATS!

[Steve]

Enjoying time with each other
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[cjhalbrooks]

Congrats on 20 years i hope to make it that long with my wfie. Glad you where able to disappear and relax

[Steve]

Libations
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[cjhalbrooks]

I have to say man you are great at taking pics. I just love em

[Steve]

As an anniversary present to me, Holly booked us for a morning with a guide on a wild trout small stream. It was challenging going down to a 4 wieght from my usual 9 wieght rod, but for wild non-hatchery fish it was orth it!

Holly with not only her first trout, but her first fly caught fish!
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The Trout Stalker
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Wild baby trout; a good sign of a health wild stream! This little guy hit a size 22 nymph like he ment it!
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Working hard for it
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Holly's was bigger, but I'm ok with that
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[Steve]

I did mention that it was a small, technical stream didn't I?
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After fishing Victory Dance
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One of the neighbors out pan fishing in their peddle boat. I think I could mount a powerpole, GPS and bottom machine on one of these...
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My Beautiful Bride, more beautiful than the day I met her!
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[Steve]

Word!
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The last 20 years haven't always been the smoothest, but I wouldn't trade them for anything. And I am eagerly awaiting the next 20, and the next 20 after that!

[Catfish]

Most excellent thread. :tu
Really looking forward to meeting you two at EPIC. Congrats on 20 years. The lovely Mrs. Fish and I just celebrated 18 years yesterday. Many best wishes on another 20 years with your beautiful bride! :wnr

[Angry_Pirate]

Looks great Steve! Happy Anniversary!!

[CigarNut]

Sounds like an Awesome trip! Congratulations!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

All the best Steve! Thanks for sharing:)

[Remo]

Looking good bud :tu

[Mr B]

Awesome Pics Steve. I enjoy seeing your love of the outdoors.

[357]

Great thread. Congrats on 20 years and the great trip. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Starscream]

One of the most beautiful places in the world to celebrate. Congrats on the 20 year celebration!

[kelmac07]

Congrats to Holly and yourself brother!! Here's to the next 20. :D

[Brlesq]

You're quite the photographer . . . great pictures. Congrats on 20 years. You both look very happy together!

[Kevin(n)tn]

Congrats. Looks like you had a great time. I love the NC side of the Smokies. Beautiful and much more relaxing

[Powers]

Immense congrats to you and Holly, Steve! You don't meet any better people than you two

Looks like a great trip :tu

[MarkinAZ]

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Well, if that doesn't relieve some stress, I don't know what will (actually I do, but we won't discuss that here:noon)...:D

The wife and I are 27+ yrs at this time (32 yrs if you count when I first met her...)

Good to hear Holly and you had one relaxing time at the cabin Steve:tu

[CRIMPS]

Good pics, Steve. Congrats to the two of you on 20 years. Success on the next 20.

[Dave128]

Congratulations to both of you on the 20 years!

[jjirons69]

This made me smile! :tu

[ashtonlady]

20 years is a great place to be. And it looks like it was a wonderful trip.

[Thrak]

Congrats on 20 yrs!

Just looking at your pictures relaxed me a bit. :D

I need to work on getting my cabin plans together for real!

[68TriShield]

Happy anniversary you two :)

[Adriftpanda]

Very nice pictures. Congrats to the both.

[joeobx]

Congrats to you and Holly. Looks like you had a awsome time.

[Salvelinus]

Congrats Steve and Holly! Looks like a great way to celebrate the occasion.

[IBQTEE1]

Great Pics!! Congrats on the 20 years.