I have known Herb and Pat since 2007, when I bought my place in Lewiston. They own the Trinity Fly Shop, and are always helpful and knowledgeable, and encouraging. I dropped off my retirement card to Herb yesterday and told him that I’m heading out for 3 to 4 months, traveling I-5 to Canada and then then on to Alaska, fishing all the way. I also told Herb that the only wide brim hat I had with me is one of their hats, with their logo on the front. Herb loved that! He then ran across the store and said “You need this”, placing the beanie above into my hands. I said “No”, but he insisted, as he stated “It could be cold in some of the mornings”.
And so, I was going to give free advertisement for The Trinity Fly Shop along my adventure, and now I’m sponsored by The Trinity Fly Shop. Just three mornings before I start the trip. I have filled up the van, except for clothes, which will be done tomorrow. Then Tuesday I will be checking my packing lists, making sure I have everything, and then I take off!! And Sponsored.
Edit: 6.21.22 Rereading this post I missed fully describing the excitement Herb showed me about my trip. The two of us had a 10 minute happy discussion that NOW is the time in our lives to do things adventurous, while we still can. It was emotional for both of us, in the ecstatic / excitement realm.
Tight Lines!!!