Thats Joey fishing across from me at Neshaminy Creek, near Gene and Marilyn Gustafson's house in Mozart.

Pretty much a put and take stream. This is Nov 2006.

Alexis only came out to Ottsville a few times with us, as she was very busy socially in Harrisburg.

Trout from Clark Creek Dauphin County, PA

Nice wild brown trout from the stream that flows outta the Harrisburg Water Supply reservoir at DeHart dam.This spot is where Joey and I fish.

Its only a few miles from the Bradley Drive House, close to Linglestown , near Dauphin.

It is called by us "The Place of the two signs" Which I am using as a short story title.

This spot is really to my son and me what Yellow Breeches to me and my dad.


We still go to Breeches and the Hatchery
as a family tradition. I think the fishing, sadly, it better here these days. Of course its
been 40 years.

Alexis Manduke supermodel!

Self port

Fall 2006

Probably on the drive from Harrisburg to my place in Ottsville

Bucks county colonial ruin

Don't have any of these in Phoenix!

General Alexis Manduka

Manduke crossing the Delaware!

Replica boat at historic site, Bucks County.

Washington's crossing Bucks County, PA

Cool replica of the boats used by Washington to cross near here..

A little history to go with fishing!

Alexis getting ready to go back to Ottsville

These were great weekends the kids spent with me. One question?

Does it hurt to be that beautiful??

Alexis getting ready to go back to Ottsville

These were great weekends the kids spent with me

Joseph and Alexis Manduke fishing in Bucks County!

At Cook's Creek Lock on route PA 32

Miss these guys!

Note Joey's Planet Hollywood
jacket he inherehited it from Shel. I bought that for her in Scottsdale around 1997.


Any his trusty Winchester hat of tradition!

Boys of the Lock

Father and Son fishing at the Cook's Creek/Delaware River junction

Reiglesville, PA

Late fall 2006

Beautiful!

WOW! My daughter!

Happy for a moment...

I LOVE YOU!

The mysterious Alexis Manduke!

Lexorcist!

Joseph Manduke, Eagle Scout!

Just before he finished his Eagle requirements. Note the junction PA 212 sign in back. That is route PA 32 along the Delaware River and Canal.

I used to fish here (or nearby) with my dad. Its nice to hold on to and pass on some traditions. Its very difficult with divorce, living bi-coastal, etc.

I love these fine young people who have put up with so much BS from their parents.

Hats off to them.

I hope these blogs make some permanent record that can withstand the test of ages.

Joey at Cook's Creek Lock, Delaware Canal

Late fall 2006

Dad, I lost my fishing rod!

Alexis at Cook's Creek Lock at Delaware Canal

The lock is near where the stream enters the river. Alexis is holding the Garcia 5 star conolon rod and mitchell 308 reel I have had since I was her age. It has been all over North America.

Isn't she great!!

(A proud dad!)

Back at the Cook's Creek Bridge

Alexis and dad fishing at Cook,s Creek where it enters the Delaware River.

Nov-Dec 2006

Near Reiglesville, PA

Alexis Manduke

She is really a great person!

Smart, pretty, tall-and a SUPURB ARTIST and WRITER. Runs in the family!

Alexis and Daddy fishing in Bucks County Pennsylvania

This is along route 32 where the Towhekin Creek enters the Delaware River.

This must be spring 2007, as thats a 2007 fishing license I have on.

Near Ringing Rocks Park

Ranger Alexis Manduke at attention

Alexis wearing a vietnam era army ranger uniform from my collection.

Ottsville, PA 2007 winter

Alexis eating meat in Ottsville!

Don't bother me-I.m eating MEAT!!!!

Joey at Ottsville

No comment!

I-81 East of Harrisburg

Coming to Harrisburg to get the kids for a trip

Winter 2007

Joey riding shotgun in the putter

Appalachia in winter 2007

Somewhere in the snowy appalachians

Driving the "putter", or golf cart as Joey says

winter early 2007

Pennsylvania Route 611 North of Doylestown

Note audio tape recorder on Blazer dash. There are many auduo diaries of this period in Bucks County. Winter early 2007.

I used to cruise this road most of my life. With dad fishing in the 60's, later on my motorcycle-and any kind of mustang shelby you can think of!

Route 611 North Plumsteadville, PA

COLD!!

Joey at Ottsville, Bucks County, PA

Joey at Ottsville, Bucks County, PA

Joey in the Ottsville bunker!

Notice fishing rod case in background, very important.

Shel at PEI house spring 2006

This was the computer room, then a bedroom. Shel writes inspirational messages on the wall.

I guess the time was right for us to say

We'd take our time and live our lives together day by day

We'll make a wish and send it on a prayer

We know our dreams can all come trueWith love that we can share

With you I never wonder -

Will you be there for meWith you I never wonder -

You're the right one for me

:I finally found the love of a lifetime A love to last my whole life throughI finally found the love of a lifetime Forever in my heart, I finally found the love of a lifetimeWith every kiss our love is like brand-newAnd every star up in the sky was made for me and youStill we both know that the road is long (But) We know that we will be together Because our love is strong

Dad at EIC Research bunker room

Small, but cozy and usuallt warm. Missed the sunshine underground. Probably fall 3006

Taken by bunkmate Joey!

Bucks County, PA

Fall weekend getaway with Joey

I think we were just driving around for a sightseeing trip, fall 2006. This is proably either Lockhaven or near Renovo. We were scoping out hunting and fishing spots.

As usual on or trips, we had pizza! (not shown)

Joey Easter 2007

I think this is taken at Gene Gustafson's house in Mozart, Bucks County, at Easter, Just before returning to PEI

Bridge over Delaware Canal, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Mid-winter investigation of fishing possibilities. We would get together as often as possible usually weekends when I lived in Ottsville. My dad used to take me near this spot, at the union of Cooks Creek and the Delaware River along Route 32.

Joey, as usaual without an appropriate coat! Teenagers!

Winter, Early 2007

The iconic 1991 Blazer Interior by mistake