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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Very nice, Steve.
And I'm very happy for you both.
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Great pics, Steve....and CONGRATS!
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Enjoying time with each other
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Congrats on 20 years i hope to make it that long with my wfie. Glad you where able to disappear and relax
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Libations
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I have to say man you are great at taking pics. I just love em
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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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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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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!
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Most excellent thread. :-)
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! :-)
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Looks great Steve! Happy Anniversary!!
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Sounds like an Awesome trip! Congratulations!
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All the best Steve! Thanks for sharing:-)
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Looking good bud :-)
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Awesome Pics Steve. I enjoy seeing your love of the outdoors.
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Great thread. Congrats on 20 years and the great trip. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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One of the most beautiful places in the world to celebrate. Congrats on the 20 year celebration!
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Congrats to Holly and yourself brother!! Here's to the next 20. :-)
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You're quite the photographer . . . great pictures. Congrats on 20 years. You both look very happy together!
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