LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER

Ever wonder who lives in the van down by the river? Unlike Matt Foley, it is not a Troutbum. A Troutbum would only be found in a truck or suv down by the river. A Troutbums vehicle is something of a showcase of his or her love for fish. It is usually decorated with vinyl decals of their favorite sayings like; FEAR NO FISH, Set'em & Net'em, Catch and Release, and my personal favorite, LIVE and DIE by the FLY. Troutbums are not hard to find while driving down the road, they are often seen tipping hats to each other or flagging one another down to find out the lastest news on their favorite river. Sometimes Troutbums can be seen pulling drift boats or their pontoons for days just in case their day to day activities bring them to the one place they can actually use it.
Troutbums are some of the most interesting people on this earth. Imagine if you will a family gathered around a table filled with a glistening turkey, steamy stuffing, the sweetest candied yams, and the most savory mashed potatoes and gravy you have ever tasted; and there is a family ready to partake of this wonderful meal and someone leans over and asks, "Where is your husband" to which the wife sighes and responds, "He went fishing". Now do not get me wrong, Troutbums do have priorities, just not in the order the rest of society has. Spouses who are married to Troutbums, there is help. Not for your spouse, but for you. You cannot change this person we call a Troutbum, but you can cope.
So the next time you see a van down by the river, you will know it is not a Troutbum.