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"Happy Place" #8182758
07/27/24 12:44 PM
07/27/24 12:44 PM
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Muskratwalt Offline OP
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I took my older sister fishing the other day. She is 80 and has early stage dementia. She has been an avid fisherwoman her entire life But can't get out much any more. I had to coach her through a few rough spots where she would loose her train of thought, but we caught walleye, bass, northern and panfish. As she was reeling in a fish she exclaimed "l am in my happy place!" Needless to say we both were!
Take somebody fishing.


Walt legge
Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8182762
07/27/24 12:48 PM
07/27/24 12:48 PM
Joined: Mar 2011
Montana ,Rocky Mtns.
Sharon Offline
"American Honey"
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Joined: Mar 2011
Montana ,Rocky Mtns.
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Turned them upright for you.

That is so good of you to take her to her happy place fishing. She remembers, deep down.

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8182764
07/27/24 12:53 PM
07/27/24 12:53 PM
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Muskratwalt Offline OP
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Thank you Sharon!


Walt legge
Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8182771
07/27/24 01:05 PM
07/27/24 01:05 PM
Joined: Mar 2011
Montana ,Rocky Mtns.
Sharon Offline
"American Honey"
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Joined: Mar 2011
Montana ,Rocky Mtns.
You're very welcome.

If I was in your sister's place, loving horses as I do, I would surely appreciate someone taking me to sit on one and walk around . Faster too if Im able. At least to hug them and pet them.

That was very loving of you. Makes you both happy.

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8182773
07/27/24 01:09 PM
07/27/24 01:09 PM
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Wisconsin
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Wisconsin
Looks like a great time for you two.

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8182821
07/27/24 02:19 PM
07/27/24 02:19 PM
Joined: May 2011
Oakland, MS
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Joined: May 2011
Oakland, MS
I love this post!

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Sharon] #8182859
07/27/24 03:26 PM
07/27/24 03:26 PM
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new york
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Good for you and your sister. I'm sure you are a brother she can count on.

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8182886
07/27/24 04:06 PM
07/27/24 04:06 PM
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Wisconsin
Walt-I figured you have a heart of gold...and you just proved it! Nicely done, my friend!

Moosetrot

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8182898
07/27/24 04:24 PM
07/27/24 04:24 PM
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Southern Wisconsin
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Southern Wisconsin
Good to see it was not just a boat ride, good for you.


Born twice, die once
Re: "Happy Place" [Re: yotetrapper30] #8182901
07/27/24 04:27 PM
07/27/24 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by yotetrapper30
I love this post!

x2


http://www.usdebtclock.org/
This place is getting more like Facebook every day.

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8182924
07/27/24 05:09 PM
07/27/24 05:09 PM
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Fantastic post!.


swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo

You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8182944
07/27/24 05:36 PM
07/27/24 05:36 PM
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SW Georgia
Great trip!!

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8182947
07/27/24 05:39 PM
07/27/24 05:39 PM
Joined: Mar 2020
W NY
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W NY
You made her smile and me too. There's nothing better than family


NYSTA, NTA, FTA, life member Erie county trappers assn.,life member Catt.county trappers
Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8182958
07/27/24 05:47 PM
07/27/24 05:47 PM
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Awesome, good on you!

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8183295
07/28/24 06:29 AM
07/28/24 06:29 AM
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Eastern Shore of Maryland
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Love this!


-Goofy
Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8183296
07/28/24 06:32 AM
07/28/24 06:32 AM
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Excellent!


Eh...wot?

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8183321
07/28/24 07:14 AM
07/28/24 07:14 AM
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Fall Creek, WI
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Good for you....and your sister !

Where ya fishing Walt ?

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8183372
07/28/24 08:41 AM
07/28/24 08:41 AM
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lewis county,new york
That’s awesome, a day to remember.!!!

Re: "Happy Place" [Re: TraderVic] #8183458
07/28/24 10:35 AM
07/28/24 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TraderVic
Good for you....and your sister !

Where ya fishing Walt ?

We were on lake Altoona (aka) the dead sea. Fish were hungry that day.


Walt legge
Re: "Happy Place" [Re: Muskratwalt] #8183515
07/28/24 12:00 PM
07/28/24 12:00 PM
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A true meaning of family! Thanks for sharing with us

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