Now I am home.

 Tote was right. He said that I would be back.
Sold my house at the lake and purged most of my worldly possessions except for art, books, and gear.
Everything was set for my exciting move North.
I got a call from the president of the company with good news and bad news.
The "bad news" was that he was moving the Oregon base south to a location that I was not interested in. Needless to say I was disappointed. Then, the good news. The company was acquiring a small program in the Eastern Sierra, based right next to the lower Owens river and 90 minutes from Bridgeport.
My disappointment was now a non factor and I headed East with permagrin.

 Now, I am settled, 5 minutes from the Owens, and ready to start boating, fishing, and documenting the 395 region. My primary reason for getting a membership with the NCKA is to see if there is anyone who is a member or lurker that is local and running the Owens and the countless other 395 creeks. Obviously shuttle is a big factor in this kind of kayak fishing and having a partner(s) with throw rope skills will come in handy too.

After spending 25 years with Team Bridgeport, paddling, fishing, and exploring this area, I had always wondered what it would be like to live here. Now that I am here, I realize that I am right where I am supposed to be. Home.

 Took this behind my place on the edge of town.

Welcome back, brother.

Thanks old friend.

 I thought I would add a few shots of the new back yard.

Looks like you landed in an amazing place. I remember reading about the Owens River in an old fly fishing magazine years ago.

Awesome place and looking forward to your reports.

Nice place

Welcome back, Terry, although you're a bit farther away than the last time you were in Cali. I used to fish the Owens River many years ago, maybe before you were born.  Beautiful country there.

Nailed it!!!!!!! 
Glad to have ya back on board bro!

Stoked for you Terry! I love the East side, can't wait to see what you pioneer out that way.  Someone is about to find them self a great fishing partner.

Took this behind my place on the edge of town.

That view is Bee-U-Tee-Us!

cheers,

I Zod Out

Congratulations! I love the Eastern Sierra.

Stoked for you Terry! I love the East side, can't wait to see what you pioneer out that way.  Someone is about to find them self a great fishing partner.

Thanks Patrick, and I hope so. As it stands now, I'll be leaving my bike at the take out.

Welcome back Terry. The wife and I have talked many times about doing a 395 trip. IÂ’’ll contact you when we do it.

Al

Stoked for you Terry! I love the East side, can't wait to see what you pioneer out that way.  Someone is about to find them self a great fishing partner.

Thanks Patrick, and I hope so. As it stands now, I'll be leaving my bike at the take out.

Nice landing after a scary patch.  Yep, the Owens is quite a river, as is the Walker(s).  I've done that ditch the mountain bike at the put-in/takeout thing before, and it's not bad...depending on the details 

Glad to see you land on a spot that makes you happy, Terry.  Looking forward to following your trips down there.