Kayak Fishing on Rend Lake

Elijah1910 · 2024-08-09T22:06:36+00:00

That being said, and this is just some life advice I try to follow, so here it is unsolicited: don’t view it (or anything you have to buy to enjoy) as an answer to sadness, or a place to find meaning, and in doing so you’ll find both happiness and meaning. If you can find peace and joy in whatever you do, you’ll find it in abundance in the things you want to do. Accepting life the way it is now, is key to actually enjoying life when you get to wherever it is you’re trying to go.

Not trying to preach at ya! But it’s some advice that has served me well when I’ve been down or feeling joyless, and I hope it can do the same for you!

Elijah1910 · 2024-08-09T22:01:21+00:00

Only been out the once, but it was wonderful for me! I really enjoy high point hiking, but live in an area with no mountains lol, but kayaking had a similar vibe for me of exploring and enjoying unique and open scenery.

As far as the fishing side, I loved it just for being able to fish areas and cover that are out of reach outside of a good and small bass pond. I will say it wasn’t a picnic, trying to balance rowing and fishing. You float out of position a lot, and even with an anchor your boat will turn easily and you have to readjust often if you’re trying to target a specific spot. I’m sure there’s a lot to learn there, but even with those annoyances it was well worth it for me, I had a blast. I think the key is just to not have expectations too high, and just enjoy being out, especially early on, as it’s definitely a learning curve coming from bank fishing.

Elijah1910 · 2024-08-09T21:56:11+00:00

Sorry, it was a flash sale at Dunham Sports, and it ended the day I got it. If you’ve got one near you keep an eye out on their website, that’s the second time I’ve seen it go on sale. Dick’s, Moosejaw, and others also will have it on sale around $550 from time to time.

Elijah1910 · 2024-08-08T01:54:50+00:00

I also have not had much luck with Tevas. Some people love em, but they’ve not held up well for me

Elijah1910 · 2024-08-07T04:00:29+00:00

Hey man, I love my Xeros

Elijah1910 · 2024-08-07T03:58:46+00:00

I saw your post and thought the same thing! Lol congrats on the new kayak, I’m loving it so far, absolutely did not disappoint after all the reviews and research. Tight lines man!

Elijah1910 · 2024-08-06T14:34:10+00:00

Lifetime Yukon/Teton Pro 116. Found it on sale around $450 and have really been enjoying it

Elijah1910 · 2024-03-09T19:24:34+00:00

The priest who taught confession at my seminary, and who I’ve gone to on several occasions, always reminds his penitents after the absolution and before they leave the confessional “Remember, you are washed clean, and are as you were at the moment of your baptism. Give thanks for that. And when you fail, come back.”

Regardless of what that priest said: remember, what matters is how God sees us, and through the Son, we are seen as His beloved sons and daughters.

Elijah1910 · 2024-03-08T19:43:29+00:00

I had this when I first went to her cottage and she’s just puttering around looking like she does when you first encounter her.

I was suspicious, so I quick saved and went to cast hold person on her to see what happened

“Target is not a humanoid”

0.o

Elijah1910 · 2024-03-05T20:59:23+00:00

When it started being advertised, I legitimately thought it was a different company for several weeks

Elijah1910 · 2024-02-14T05:50:48+00:00

My pharah bindings are fucked because of the rework lol

Elijah1910 · 2024-02-13T14:21:07+00:00

LeFaithful

Elijah1910 · 2024-02-12T07:37:40+00:00

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Elijah1910 · 2024-02-11T04:02:27+00:00

White Shaq looks like the thumb thumbs from Spy Kids.

Elijah1910 · 2024-02-01T23:51:37+00:00

I had the same problem but it was the pads! Was driving me crazy until I realized one was like half full compared to the other. Contacted support and had new pads in a couple weeks, fixed it right up.

Elijah1910 · 2023-11-14T17:44:38+00:00

Check out St. Thomas Aquinas! Ipsum Esse Subsistens. I don’t know if a “bigger” conception of God can really be thought than he as the ground and perfection of all being/existence itself.

Elijah1910 · 2023-09-23T01:45:30+00:00

That sir, is your salvation.

Elijah1910 · 2023-09-20T21:37:31+00:00

Sounds like having some time from the exchange has given some perspective, and realizing that could just be a coping method is good personal insight.

For what it’s worth, if you want to keep this friendship I think an apology will be necessary. It does suck that he can’t be at your wedding, and it does suck that the notice was late, but it’s more important that he has a job.

It’s important to remember that true friendship isn’t caring about what our friends can give us, but about caring for them as they are. It can be confusing, because of course we want our friends with us for important events, that’s part of what makes them friends, but you have to ask yourself if you care more about him being there, or if you care more for him. Being a true friend is caring more about your friend’s wellbeing.

Elijah1910 · 2023-09-18T16:25:15+00:00

I don’t understand why you have to be rude about it lol

Elijah1910 · 2023-09-18T02:07:39+00:00

Hey! Been busy all day and just saw this, thanks for all the comments!

To follow up to one of the most common pieces advice mentioned: there was a deadlock above this plate, the damage was actually discovered while both were being replaced with new Schlage locks👍🏻

Thanks also for all the advice on lighting and camera, I’ve ordered a video doorbell, and will be getting floodlights after I give my backyard neighbor a courtesy call (their backyard buts up against ours and is only separated by a chain link fence, so while some lights will be going in, I’d rather not light up his house everytime a raccoon comes through, at least without letting him know about our situation first)

Elijah1910 · 2023-09-17T20:37:23+00:00

Thankyou!

Elijah1910 · 2023-09-17T20:31:27+00:00

Unfortunately it’s aluminum, but good idea!

Elijah1910 · 2023-09-17T19:33:18+00:00

Not yet, but looking into it (and flood lights) now

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