January the 31st and I have not fished nor hunted in many weeks now. I’ve made some 15 pounds of venison jerky and, having done so, gained back at least a few of the pounds I’ve lost this past year.

Hell, I’m so bored I may even tie up some NYMPHS!

Let’s see, Superbowl Party at Doc’s tomorrow with a wild trout stream in his backyard. Perhaps I bring my 3 weight in addition to some tasty venison treats…Go Giants!!! (I still remain firmly in denial about the 2008 football season).

As with fishing, there’s no such thing as too much whisky.

A bunch of us are gathering Saturday, January 24 to celebrate our annual “Whisky Dinner.” If you haven’t attended one of these before, it’s a blast and well-worth an evening apart from the little lady. Most of the Louts will be there. It’s a steak dinner, lots of single malt and other adult beverages, and a chance to laugh and tell a few whoppers without having to douse your cigar. Oh, and there’s another bluidy haggis.

To learn more, point your browsers to my spiffy new website, created just in time for the 2009 event: http://www.burnsnicht.com.