fishing and cycling
the journal of Michael Werneburg
twenty-seven years and one million words
Today I set off fairly early on a shopping mission. My first stop was at an eyewear shop in "Mouth of the gulley". It was highly rated on Google Maps, and I found it larger and better-appointed than I was expecting. I managed to get through the process of getting some prescription screen-reading glasses made, though the entire transaction was in Japanese. I handed over the now-sixteen-year-old frames that I bought while living in Halifax and will shortly have a pair of glasses that I can use while staring at the screen for 16 hours a day. I'm rated at a +1.75 for reading glasses, but need only a +1.25 for reading a computer screen at arm's length. I've been using $30 generic "screen reading" glasses from Canadian Tire for far too long, my eyes are terribly strained at the end of the day. Also, the burnishing has been rubbing off on my temples.
Invigorated by my success, I carried on to a used cycling store. There I was able to find a used jigging reel for 1/5th the normal price, and had it loaded with strong braided line. I'll be going fishing with my friend Richard at some point in the weeks to come, and will be able to use it while fishing with my father in law as well.
On my way, I came across a store that combined two of my favorite things: fishing, and cycling. The funny thing is that the selection in both halves of the store was actually excellent. I am happy to report that this city never ceases to amaze. I can't afford new prices for fishing gear right now, but it was great to browse.