Right now my two closest fishing lakes are closed due to high water and debris. Both owned by the city, though both are in more rural areas. water over the road...On the knee, I resubmitted the request for the consult to see the specialist. once that's approved, I can go take the UA to prove I've been off Smokes for at least 30 days and am nicotine free (doc. wont do the surgery if there's any in your system). It wasn't easy, but no smokes in three month and no patches for a month. So good to go there. Once surgery's done, paperwork sent to VA, and my disability upgraded two things gonna happen, 1) rod building kit ordered, 2) transmission in ole reliable fied. It's been a great truck. 1995 f150, 5.0, overdrive tranny. this last winter after our extended hard freeze it wont shift from 2nd to third, and consequently no overdrive either. So it's sat. By the time my rods are done, so will the truck be, and hopefully, the good lord willing, I'll be back on the water. Thank you for the well wishes. Eric