Have you ever seen the classic movie Jeremiah Johnson? Near the end of the movie, Jeremiah comes across his old friend Del Gue. As they part ways, Del says something that has always resonated with me: “The Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world”. It’s one of those quotes that if you get it, you get it, and if you don’t, you don’t.
After almost two years of self-imposed exile for work in the barren land of Texas, it is time to go home. All my goals have been accomplished, and I’ve gotten done everything I needed to. As previous posts will show, Montana has been on the mind lately. And it’s Montana I’m coming home to.
If luck and planning holds out, I’ll be departing for Bozeman early on the morning of March 10. While I was thinking about my return to the West, I thought about moving someplace new, like Colorado or Idaho. But Montana will always be home.
Once I get home and get settled in I’m looking forward to making the rounds and introducing myself to some friends we’ve made on here.. Headhunters, Yukon, and the FCFT guys, to name a few.
As for my Texas friends, it’s been great guys. You are always welcome to come visit. My couch might suck, but it’s a couch in Bozeman.
In three weeks, I’ll be sitting in Old Chicago in Bozeman, sipping on a Salmonfly Honey Rye, swapping stories with old friends.
Hot damn.
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Very cool, my friend. Excited to get out on the water with you, Jake.
As am I. Let’s go catch some fish.
Jake, I’m not sure who I’m more jealous of: you or your old man. Actually, now that I think about it, it’s you headed to Bozeman. I’m working on getting some Yellowstone time scheduled this fall, I’ll have to give you a shout when I’m headed your way. Congrats.
Whenever you do make it out this way, let me know. If you need a place to crash, you’re more than welcome. Yellowstone in the fall is the best time..
I enjoy your website..your recipes and all your fishing adventures. I’m curious what took you down under to Texas?
Keep up the interviews and great info on food and fish!
Thanks
Salt Lake City
Thanks for the compliments John. Well, we all found ourselves down in Texas due to several reasons, business, work, the need for a change, etc etc. For myself a big reason was seeing a little bit more of the world and experiencing a different culture and lifestyle. Now, having the experiences I’ve had, I can honestly say I hope to never live out of the Rocky Mountain West ever, ever, ever, ever again. Thanks for reading!
There’s no place like home . . . safe travels. Look forward to your future posts.g
Sooooo …. I guess this means you guys aren’t coming down for bayou grass carp?
Not this round though I’ll be back for business stuff and would love to do it sometime.
Way to go Jake!
We can’t wait to get out on the water with you and hopefully catch some fish too.
Sounds good to me! I’ll be making a trip over to Missoula pretty soon after I get up there and I let you guys know..