Looking for a new puppy

I am currently in the process of finding a second puppy to join our Westie Jake.
It would be nice to find another Westie or Westie Mix to be his new friend.

The idea dog would be small to medium size. Jake is roughly 20 lbs and could use a good playmate. He is spayed. Maybe he would like a girlfriend. Even though he is spayed I would prefer to have the new dog spayed or neutered. This helps prevent unwanted pregnancies or getting other dogs pregnant if he would escape the fencing.

Jake loves playing fetch and long walks. The nose is always going and he seems to have an affinity for cats. Currently, there are several strays in the area and Jake seems to take great pride in protecting his fenced pation area.

Lets Go Fishing

Its about that time of the year again - Fishing Season. Right now the weathe is great for a long day of fishing. I fish from shore and also take out the boat sometimes too.

Temperatures right now range between 60 to 80. This makes for great fishing early in the morning or at sunset. Nightime fishing is also an option, which I do maybe two to three times a year.

I mostly like to fish for catfish, bass, and trout. With the Schuylkill nearby and within walking distance, I go there quite oftern. The Schuylkill River has some large carp and catfish that can be seen when the water if clear.

A number of years ago, the water quality in the Schuylkill River was very poor due to pollution, but has since been making a comeback. Today, trout can even be caught in the northern section of the Schuylkill River. I still do not keep any of the fish I catch in the Schuylkill River due to PCB's and other pollutants such as mercury and lead. The fishing action though is still good.

A also live nearby the Bear Creek which is stocked with trout by the PA Fish and Game Commission. Trout can be caught with live bait such as worms, minnows, and mealy worms. The trout also go after artificial bait such as flys, poppers, jigs, and spinners.

Well, I have to get fishing some more today. Good luck to my fellow fisherman wherever you may fish.

I also started a forum thread about the opening day of trout season. Feel free to join in the discussion.