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For Sale => CJ's Reel and Rig => Topic started by: xjchad on December 17, 2020, 08:46:50 PM

Title: Update
Post by: xjchad on December 17, 2020, 08:46:50 PM
Hey guys,
I'm sorry for being absent for so long!  I have checked in occasionally to see what's going on with you all.
We moved up to our new place in Coeur d'Alene Idaho on October 1st.  There has been so much to do besides moving that I never thought about when moving to another state.  DMV trips and phone calls, online forms, registrations, utilities, establishing residence, learning where everything is in the new town, and so on. We finally seemed to have settled in and then there was Thanksgiving and now Christmas coming.  So much extra to do on top of everything else.   I've also got some personal demons that I'm dealing with that been a struggle.

We love it up here!  The kids are taking to it like fish to water.  The space available to explore and play in the yard and forest has had an amazing affect on them versus the 10'x15' slab of concrete they had before.  They are thriving and loving all the outside time.  We are in a bit of a rural area about 10 minutes outside of town and it's awesome.  I love it and my wife is loving it too.  I was afraid that being a socal beach girl she'd have a hard time adjusting, but aside from learning to transition to shoes and boots from flipflops, she's loving it too.  There's such a different atmosphere here as opposed to socal.  People are friendly and considerate.  They wave and smile and look you in the eye.  There are people like that in socal for sure, but it's seems more like the norm rather that the exception.  The country up here is gorgeous!  I can't wait until I'm actually able to start exploring, hiking, fishing, and hunting. 

Here's a few pictures:

We're about 10 minutes to the east of CDA.
(https://i.imgur.com/OzpFLRm.jpg)

The house is small, but cozy and comfortable.  With all the room for the kids to be outside, it's not really an issue.
(https://i.imgur.com/iSk47JM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PWcozXY.jpg)

Us on the longest floating boardwalk at Lake Coeur d'Alene.
(https://i.imgur.com/aDYMQ1D.jpg)

Halloween fun.
(https://i.imgur.com/gNa3pFs.jpg)

Our first snow was a good one!
(https://i.imgur.com/eNf1cTL.jpg)

Lots of wildlife right outside our door.
(https://i.imgur.com/6eitzpy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3FIp47H.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CZRBTVe.jpg)

We got to go up into the national forest to hunt for and cut down our Christmas tree.
(https://i.imgur.com/t7dBST6.jpg)

Which I had to trim down quite a bit to make it fit.
(https://i.imgur.com/XfiUaWq.jpg)

I've been working from home since we moved here, but our company is setting up a small office in town, so next month I'll move my work stuff over there.  That will give me a chance to reorganize my garage and start on some more projects.  I'll try to check in more often.  Miss you all!
Title: Re: Update
Post by: Gfish on December 17, 2020, 09:48:58 PM
Chad! Good to hear from you! Great pictures.
Could your people be getting better looking? I think so.
My guess woud be that you were living life fully while you were out fishing in SoCal, but maybe not so much while not out and about. That's my experience anyway, with big city life. It looks to be much a fuller life in Nor-Idaho.
Might think about a smoker for when you get into them running kokanee salmon.
Are them turkey's aggressive? Got some bugling elk around you?
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Post by: swill88 on December 17, 2020, 10:12:35 PM
Looks like paradise Chad.  Thanks for posting.
Steve
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Post by: Vintage Offshore Tackle on December 17, 2020, 10:25:56 PM
Congratulations on the move Chad.  What a great place for the kids to grow up!
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Post by: Rocket Dog on December 17, 2020, 10:37:56 PM
Way Coool!!! I haven't had to saw a fresh Christmas tree since I moved back to LA for up state NY. Enjoy and congrats on the move....
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Post by: foakes on December 17, 2020, 10:44:34 PM
Thanks for checking in, Chad —

Great pictures — wonderful family photos!

Best,

Fred
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Post by: Maxed Out on December 17, 2020, 11:35:58 PM
Awesome pics Chad. Nice to hear everyone is settling into the new surroundings. Welcome to God's country. If you need a hunting partner during elk season I'm only a few hours drive away  ;)

Title: Re: Update
Post by: JoseCuervo on December 17, 2020, 11:38:25 PM
(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/b6/b67b09ff28b5721234a1e706ad623797aff0e591d94cafe45bd89a7580b3c08e.jpg)

;D
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Post by: Tiddlerbasher on December 17, 2020, 11:45:26 PM
Lovely family - Lovely location - stay safe - be happy my friend - Merry Christmas :)
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Post by: Crow on December 18, 2020, 12:50:52 AM
Tanks for checking in, Chad ! Looks like you've got a great place, there.....Thanksgiving / Christmas dinner "on the hoof" !!
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Post by: Swami805 on December 18, 2020, 02:04:49 AM
So happy for you it's working out so well, looks like your own slice of heaven!  If it get back to Carp for work holler and we'll hit the Spot!
Hoping to see more pictures of your adventures!
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Post by: happyhooker on December 18, 2020, 03:02:09 AM
Best of luck & glad things have gotten off on the right foot.

Frank
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Post by: Midway Tommy on December 18, 2020, 03:19:14 AM
Good for you, Chad! Even though there's an adjustment period it sounds like you and the rest of the family are enjoying the heck out of things! I'm happy for y'all!
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Post by: mo65 on December 18, 2020, 01:48:25 PM
Great to hear from you Chad...that looks like a wonderful place for your brood to grow up. 8)
Title: Re: Update
Post by: El Pescador on December 18, 2020, 03:00:06 PM
Chad!!!

Good to hear from you!

Just last week, I was on this thread    https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=31631.0   wondering when Chad will be back online with any updates,

thought you might love the CDA area,

BTW, Jennifer and I will be back in Coeur d'Alene (CDA) next year  - Sept. 2021 - Jen's brother's home will be completed and they will be hosting an open house for all attendees.

IF... you have time, let's meet, enjoy a meal together, if you're up for that.

Let me know,

Wayne
Title: Re: Update
Post by: thorhammer on December 18, 2020, 03:46:21 PM
Great to see you setting in, brother! I tuned up your 6010 to get it wet the other day, and was wondering about you.
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Post by: oc1 on December 18, 2020, 08:20:56 PM
Nice spot there Chad.  Good for you.
-steve
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Post by: steelfish on December 18, 2020, 08:55:01 PM
welcome back compadre, that home looks pretty comfy and your family looks happy

its awesome to see the wildlife so close to your home

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Post by: sciaenops on December 18, 2020, 10:36:28 PM
Good on the move for y'all.   Great looking spot and family.
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Post by: Jim Fujitani on December 18, 2020, 11:30:21 PM
Congrats on your successful move!!
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Post by: Dominick on December 20, 2020, 03:08:21 AM
chad, congratulations, I'm happy for you.  Dominick

Quote from: El Pescador on December 18, 2020, 03:00:06 PM
Chad!!!

Good to hear from you!

Just last week, I was on this thread    https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=31631.0   wondering when Chad will be back online with any updates,

thought you might love the CDA area,

BTW, Jennifer and I will be back in Coeur d'Alene (CDA) next year  - Sept. 2021 - Jen's brother's home will be completed and they will be hosting an open house for all attendees.

IF... you have time, let's meet, enjoy a meal together, if you're up for that.

Let me know,

Wayne

Chad, good idea.  Wayno is buying.  Bring your family and neighbors.  Dominick
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Post by: Ron Jones on December 20, 2020, 03:33:17 AM
Alison and I would make a run out there for that!
The Man
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Post by: Donnyboat on December 20, 2020, 05:25:22 AM
Thanks for the update Chad, love your family photo, It looks like your close to the wild life there, must be a plus, I am sure you & the family will find some were to fish before long, thanks again & good luck, wishing you a happy festive season, & a healthy 2021. cheers Don.great pic man.
Title: Re: Update
Post by: xjchad on December 21, 2020, 06:34:40 PM
Thanks guys! 
I truely am blessed!

Quote from: Maxed Out on December 17, 2020, 11:35:58 PM
Awesome pics Chad. Nice to hear everyone is settling into the new surroundings. Welcome to God's country. If you need a hunting partner during elk season I'm only a few hours drive away  ;)

Ted, Please come over and visit!  Hunting is something that I've always longed to do, but never had much opportunity in socal.  I'm trying to learn all I can to get started.

Quote from: Swami805 on December 18, 2020, 02:04:49 AM
So happy for you it's working out so well, looks like your own slice of heaven!  If it get back to Carp for work holler and we'll hit the Spot!
Hoping to see more pictures of your adventures!

For sure Sheridan!  I do miss that pastrami dog!

Quote from: El Pescador on December 18, 2020, 03:00:06 PM
Chad!!!

Good to hear from you!

Just last week, I was on this thread    https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=31631.0   wondering when Chad will be back online with any updates,

thought you might love the CDA area,

BTW, Jennifer and I will be back in Coeur d'Alene (CDA) next year  - Sept. 2021 - Jen's brother's home will be completed and they will be hosting an open house for all attendees.

IF... you have time, let's meet, enjoy a meal together, if you're up for that.

Let me know,

Wayne

Wayne!
Thank you for the advice and heads up ahead of our move!  You were right, it is wonderful here!
Keep me posted on your next visit, I'd love to meet up with you guys!

Quote from: thorhammer on December 18, 2020, 03:46:21 PM
Great to see you setting in, brother! I tuned up your 6010 to get it wet the other day, and was wondering about you.

John,
I'm glad that reel is seeing some action, hope you got your limit!
I'm going to have to find a few more as those would be perfect up here!


Thanks again to all of you for your continued encouragement, advice, and support! 
Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: Update
Post by: alantani on December 21, 2020, 07:14:25 PM
congratulations!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Update
Post by: Bill B on December 22, 2020, 07:24:23 PM
Thanks for checking in brother.....Bill