When does a trout look like a salmon?

We trolled around Strawberry Reservoir on Friday afternoon. Howard, Bruce and I all caught good size fish. We had to throw back anything between 14 and 21 inches. Bruce caught this large 22+ inch cutthroat with some silly lure he used to catch bass in KY. Not supposed to work on trout but it was the best for this big fish.

The Prandall worked well as we drove it around the lake. I think RA and I will try it next time at Strawberry. Fall fishing is the best for many Utah waters. Trolling is pretty easy fishing too.

We are grilling the fish on the barbecue as I write this.

Kirtland Temple Rules

I am giving the instruction to my fellow ordinance workers today in the Bountiful Temple. I am posting my thoughts here, though a couple things have been removed that would not be appropriate outside the temple. Only family and close Latter Day Saint friends can access the blog now as permissions have been removed.

"Early in 1836 a committee under the direction of the Prophet came up with nine rules for the operation of the Kirtland Temple and to describe appropriate behavior of all those who entered therein.

Among them were the following:

No going up the stairs during worship. No marring the house or furniture with knife or pencil. No children playing in the rooms. Speakers were not to be interrupted by laughing, whispering or by menacing gestures. The presiding officers were not to be insulted. Decorum had to be perfect for the saints to receive the outpouring of heaven. From Richard Bushman, 'Rough Stone Rolling.'

For our instruction today I would like to amplify upon this last statement about decorum. Remember brethren who it is we serve.

Let us not be hasty or respond by rote memorization as we work at our assignments today.

Focus on your tasks and put away thoughts of other things as you prepare. How often we have brethren assigned and they forget their assignment perhaps due to thoughts being focused elsewhere. Let’s do our best to maintain decorum so the Saints can receive 'their outpouring of Heaven' and we can be guided by the Spirit in all we do. More than a few of have felt the spirit perhaps of the deceased for whom the work is being done. The patron senses it as well as tears of happiness have flowed on both sides.

Thank you for your service, your flexibility and support. Saturday nights can be challenging at times with not enough workers and sessions that can jump from 12 to 112. Thank you Brother Norman for your support, service and excellence you brought to your assignment and to all of us.

The Lord bless us all in our desires to serve Him I ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen"

Brother Norman has been my assistant for the last four months and he has been a delight and pleasure to work with. He is being replaced today.

A bad day fishing is better than the best day at work...

My children's mother and I went fishing on Tuesday to Red Fleet Reservoir, about 10 miles north of Vernal. It is is small lake and a replica of Lake Powell with its Navajo sandstone. We launched the Prandall about 10:00 AM and had the entire lake to ourselves. Not another boat anywhere. We toured the lake and then threw the lines over. RA had a worm on a hook and I tried an artificial lure. I had a strike and started reeling in but it got away. She had a nice rainbow trout which did not get away. I think she has those great Grandpa Dunn genes for catching fish.

For dinner we cooked it up along with corn on the cob and fresh garden tomatoes.

We will go again.

Caffeine Update

Going four months now without caffeine in my diet and yes I have had some pretty dredging, dragging days without a Coke. Two other positives though, the BP remains down and I am losing weight. I understand Diet Cokes or any diet drinks mess up your body into thinking it needs to eat more. My belt now needs to be pulled one more hole tight to keep my trousers in place.

RA and I started back at the gym this week and my back is feeling so much better. 45 minutes at Golds, 20 minutes on the exercise machines and 25 minutes on the bike and I am happy again. Exercise and stretching is a miracle cure for lower back pain.