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Much More than Fishing

By Douglas Orchard

What is the price for catching 70 fish averaging around five to six pounds? It looks like this. It might look warm but this is a twenty degree and dropping sunshiny day. As you can tell by the picture these are some big fish ranging this year from four pounds to eleven and a half. The reason I look forward to this trip and I think everyone present is not for the fish(although, Andrew and Matt do love to eat them). Other than them we don't keep the fish. It is the quality time that you get to go and "hang out with the boys." I could care less how many fish I catch. It is fun to just go out and spend some time with some really awesome men that I am related to that inspire me and want me to follow them and pursue my dreams. To go on a mission. To go to college. To get married in the temple. And then go on to be able to provide for my family. That is what is so cool about this trip. Sure it is fun to catch a ten pound fish. But in the end you are not going to remember the size of the fish you will remember the time that you had to go and to have fun with some good people. The stuff that I have learned will help me be a better person. Fishing is just the reason to go and spend this time with them. I couldn't ask for better male examples in my life. I am just so lucky to have these people to look up to. Especially my dad and Bishop Sproul. They inspire me every day to make good choices. Thanks to all of you guys. Look forward to next year and all the other fun things that we will be doing till then!!!
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wylie said…
Douglas, I was just telling another mom today at basketball what an amazing guy you were and here in this post you proved it yet again!
January 23, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Sherrie said…
Wow! Douglas, that is an amazing post. What a wonderful young man you have grown up to be. I know that you make your parents proud. Keep up with all those wonderful goals and following in the footsteps of those that you admire. I wish you and Jessie could have stayed close and in contact.
January 24, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Anonymous said…
Douglas, You are an awesome grandson. I am so proud of you. Love, Grandma Orchard/Gardner
January 24, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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January 24, 2010 at 2:58 PM
Patti said…
That was very cool to read, Douglas!
January 24, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Anonymous said…
Hey bud,
Just want you to know that I learn as much from you as you do from me. I sure love ya bud.
Grandpa (Bishop Sproul)
January 25, 2010 at 7:16 PM
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