Recently, I spoke in Utah and was able to take a day of hiking and fishing with my wife, Leslie, near Park City. It was spectacularly beautiful, even though it shattered the harmony of my marriage.
First, about the trip. As many on this blog know, I love Utah for its natural beauty and endless trails. Staying at the Montage resort in Deer Valley (and not paying for it) was a particular delight with its soaring views and lovely grounds. The altitude does impact many people, even with staff handing out water and air bottles.
Leslie and my son Jack went with me and we enjoyed a trip into Park City during its weekend “Park Silly Market” with wonderful foods and vendors. We had a great breakfast and walked around the little town with its outdoor art and even a “birdman” showing off his owls and other birds:
One of the greatest surprises was caught by my son Jack. As we walked through the concert area, one of the sponsor signs was for Five Wives Vodka, which I once represented.
Leslie and I went on a hike in the mountains that are criss-crossed with ski trails and covered in wild flowers.
It was a wonderful time and our marriage remained rock solid … until we hit the stream.
We decided to take lessons on fly fishing and went to one of the trout streams in the area.
It was a huge amount of fun and we both caught fish. However, there was a slight difference in the size of the catch. Leslie nailed a particularly large trout that even impressed our guide. I, on the other hand, caught a fish that I dubbed “El Diminuto” — a small but crafty trout that I believe was far more challenging to catch than the ostentatious, lumbering beast captured by Leslie.
I will note that it was a very, very large net so the proportions can be deceiving.
Both fish were released. The only harm was done to the much maligned husband who had to watch his wife show everyone from the hotel to the airport to the taxi the comparative pictures.
I will no doubt become something of a legend in the area among the casting crowd along these streams. My capture of the elusive trout was due to a mix of skill and focus. I will certainly admit that it was a challenge to look through a stream teeming with trout to spot “El Diminuto” like Harry Potter snaring the Snitch. However, this is no fish story.
Both “El Diminuto” and I will always have this bond that few but Hemingway’s Santiago could understand: “It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact.”
The battle for “El Diminuto” was vividly captured in this highly accurate reenactment:
Thank you for all of our new friends in Deer Valley and, most of all, my nemesis “El Diminuto” who once again swims majestically through the streams of Deer Valley.
Five Wives refers to polygamy, a queer sexual orientation, celebrated with liberal license, licit under Democratic law. With social progress, a selfie goal?
Ummm….where did you ever get that idea? This is from the website: In March 2012, Five Wives Vodka was voted ‘Best New Spirit‘ by City Weekly Magazine.”
https://www.fivewivesvodka.com/about/#:~:text=As%20the%20story,and%20enjoying%20life.
Next time try some actual research before you malign.
Call you Ishmael.
I love Utah, too, was there last year. Beautiful, thank you for sharing.
That looks like a very nice place to visit. I’ve never been out west and think of it as a desert. Clearly it is not.
@Nonymous
It is, but it’s high desert, which is a different biome than say, Death Valley. There’s little or no relative humidity in high desert, but plenty of precipitation (including snow). Still gets hot in the summer months, though.
The natural beauty of Alaska has been forever tainted by Putin’s evil presence there. Whose bright idea was it to roll out the red carpet for the Adolf Hitler of the 21st century?
“The natural beauty of Alaska has been forever tainted by Putin’s evil presence there. Whose bright idea was it to roll out the red carpet for the Adolf Hitler of the 21st century?”
Gigi, we know you’re excited about the thought of killing millions of Jews, but sadly Putin is not that guy.
Great pictures professor! I like the “Flying Sumo,” one!
2 novice women went with 2 salmon fishing experts on a fly-in in AK. She and I caught our 2 right away, the 2 experts wouldn’t take the guide’s advice and never caught any!!! Women are just better at taking instructions!
“. . . a small . . . trout . . .”
Just do what the Left does. Redefine “small” to mean: differently sized. Then demand a participation trophy.
HAHAHA Ok Sam.
Nice one
Don’t worry, Dr. T, the older you get the larger that fish will become…..
Kudos Leslie! “Magnitudo refert”
Nice to read about the actual important things in life! Well Done!
Notably people of the left don’t enjoy many of the finer points as they attempt to DESTROY Western Society!
Professor, you just have to take it like a man. If you make too big of an issue of this loss, humor or otherwise, you risk everything. Wives never forget and you may pay in ways you never anticipated. Grin and bear it and move on. Wives savor their victories and they are very protective of them. I have learned that slowly over time.
Beautiful Area. We are so blessed by nature here in the US.
Man, what sort of female did you even marry? The first Karen?
Blessed? Geezzz…
Anonymous 10:28AM-Troll again. No my wife was a farm girl. Very capable and independent. Smart and a former ICU nurse. She would lay your ass out on the ground in seconds and you would likely be missing some important parts. And then the rest of the ICU nurses I know would finish the job, if needed.. Go take your hemlock somewhere else.
“Man, what sort of female did you even marry? The first Karen?
Blessed? Geezzz…”
Billions of dollars of science and technology just so this loser can showcase her ignorance to all of humanity.
GEB – some good words of wisdom. One of my favorite sayings, because it’s true, is that a woman has the last word in every argument. Anything you say after that is the beginning of a new argument. Peace 🙂
Excellent and entertaining post!
Yeah. lets watch as the idi*ts gush over a pictures of water.
You’re fun!
“Yeah. let’s watch as the idi*ts gush over a pictures of water.”
Ah, the modern left in action. If they’re miserable, then you must be as well. And they’re always miserable.
Gigi is her own punishment.
I am sure you meant to spell the word describing your opponent as “nemesis.” Gov Newsom’s hair should be ruffled so much.
Mr. Turley
Have you even been to Flaming Gouge UT? My Aunt & Uncle live there.
Wonder place.
My wife loves to fly fish, but could never get the hang of it. But what the heck, it was fun.
Park City is on my bucket list.
I envy your ability to take a fruitless catch and turn it into a fun, funny and wildly entertaining story about ‘losing’ to your wife. And what gorgeous photos. Thanks for sharing Utah with us!🤣😊
I’ve had my daughter catch a bigger trout than me while fishing in Montana. I think she was like 3 years old. Being humbled by the women in our lives is God’s chosen path.
So true.
Very amusing! Had a good chuckle at the end.