Tuesday, December 31, 2013

The year-end


we could see several wild birds there. Above is SHIME.

ATORI, first time to see for us.




Nice catch, kingfisher.

Is it serious fight or bullying? Very unusual sight.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Enjoyed the midge game

She and I visited her favorite fishing pond after a year interval.
Half day ticket costed  2,000 yen for adults and half of it for kids(release only, no keep).

Her pellet fly was strong this year also(same as the last year).

Pic by her.

SAKURA_MASU loved midge pupa. So beautiful and strong fish.


What did you catch, Lance?

Big one(56cm) with small #20 fly! It was hard to land him.
Hybrid of rainbow and something?


The pellet fly didn't keep effective through a day.

The albino loved it too.
And the Griffith's Gnat worked well in the evening.

The owner of this fishing pond is always kind to the beginner. Thank you.
It was nice last fishing of this year (TSURIOSAME) for us.

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Be free

Whenever I come here, I can be free from everything
which gives me much stress.
This french wine was so nice, 5 stars(The highest rank of mine)!

These olives were so nice to eat.

It was first time to try 'Red wine fruits punch'. Yum-yum!

Rich tasted espresso made me happy again.
Don't forget what you swore.

My wife's home town

Even it is the middle of daytime, there were many ice needles.

Had nice local lunch there. I strongly recommend it, if you have a chance.

U-JI KOJI.

Beautiful chain of mountains.

My older daughter's favorite park.

I felt it was winter when I saw this flower.

She is very good at such things. Love you sweetie.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Coffee break

This book is so interesting. I should take more time with my family and friends. Yes, it is just 'Life is good' isn't it, Lance.

Friday, December 27, 2013

Souvenir of Myanmar

from my wife who've been there with her parents and sister.

Myanmar's lacquered stuff. Beautiful works.

Got two prizes this year

Still they weren't the best prizes though, got better than last year I think.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

HIGASHIIZU in winter

Quite for a while since we visited here in 2005.

We enjoyed the fireworks in winter.

Nice morning view from our hotel room.

part 2

My dad and mom joined us today.
We had lunch at AMAGI. My BENTO box(Wild boar) was tasty.


Flower of aloe.

It was a little too early for the narcissus's best season. 

Enjoyed beer and SUKIYAKI too much.

Sunrise of the 2nd morning there. 


I'm not ready yet either. Take your time, Lance.

Friday, December 20, 2013

5 days before her B.D.

We had our older daughter's B.D. dinner tonight.

She said that she was satisfied with all stuff.

Have a wonderful vacation, sweetie.

Peaceful lunch time

with my wife's handmade bread.

Start of Lance's Off

It was nice party last night. I would like to keep good relationship with them. And it is the first day of my winter vacation today.

First time to see her off to her kindergarten bus.

You need to refresh yourself and take care of your mind and body, Lance.