Hi Bryan,
Wow, I'm sorry to hear about your emergency, best wishes for a speedy and positive resolution!
I'm sorry you won't be there, oh well more cigars for me... I do think it could be a bit warmer but suffering seems to be a key element in steelhead fishing so I might as well get used to it. Thank you for your offer of borrowing your rod! However if I play my cards right I hope to find one under my tree Christmas morning.
Give me a call or e-mail if you'd ever like to meet up for fishing or cigar smoking. My mobile is 253-208-0770 and e-mail is mike@miketinder.com.
Merry Christmas to you! Hope to run into you again soon,
Mike