Vince has really really taken to fishing.

I mean, besides the fact that anyone can like (or dislike) fishing, the nice thing about it is there's enough distance involved...between yourself and others, between yourself and the fish, it's nice. I've even taken to it, but not with the major enthusiasm Vince shows.

Well, this means I have to now learn about it. Fine. Much funner to learn about than autism for sure. But still, lots lots more to it than throwing a hook in anywhere and hoping for the best.

So, I found this site that seems to encapsulate everything for a beginner. It's here http://www.angelfire.com/ia3/fishing/index.html (see BEWARE warning below) in case any of you are interested for your kids or yourselves. Might be worth a try for a kid that doesn't have much common interests with others....and if you fish the same spots like we do, you might be so lucky as to meet good and interesting people, and get to hear them happily say "Hiya Vince", which is like, sniff sniff emotional to hear, cause it's so nice to see others like your kiddo. Plus, most folks are happy to get to know ya, and all seem happy to try and help Vince catch fish and share their tips, so that's real cool.

Other than school, Vince does not get a lot of opportunity for socializing, and when he does, it just doesn't go too well....with fishing, he's absorbed enough in it that he makes great conversation, and doesn't overstay his welcome. It's really really really nice. It's great to see him have social success. Not that fishing has been without it's downs, but he's even getting that under his belt, no more total meltdowns when he doesn't catch them or when I tell him it's too small and has to go back.

BUT BEWARE of the site, if you don't have pop up blockers...I do and man it was constantly killing pop ups during the first few seconds of every new page I'd click.