Coulda been epic

[Varmit]

I debated on offering up a post regarding our Meet and Greet from this past weekend, but I just couldn't get away from thinking about it...so here goes.

All totaled, the members who attended were a very small percentage of those who said they were coming.

4

out of 13

Not a very good average for a board that has as many members as we have.

So what happened? Where did we fish? Who caught what? Who won the casting contest? Where is the next fling going to be?

All I can say is...you should have been there.

Several of us had life events...pure and simple, these folks could not help nor control what kept them from coming. To them I say..."hope all is well..."

I sure didn't expect the event to go bust at the level it came apart, but it did. So now we move on...where ever the stream may lead us.

[Tentwing]

I'm sure you guys had a blast, and I do wish I could have been there.

Tentwing

[Jermz]

Varmit,

Great eulogy

Well, despite the stranger than fiction turn of events for all involved or the lack thereof - I enjoy any time I get feet wet so no matter where we started and where we end up - I'm good to go!

[teachrtec]

If I didn't have the South Holston Festival this coming weekend I would have like to meet and fish with you all. I have had some great trip with just a friend or two to share it with.

[Petey]

I am still trying to figure out how to some up the day...

But in a single afternoon I went from fishing the Holston, buying a purple strip tease, to fishing Metcalf Bottom all in a couple of hours. And to top it off, I caught a decent smallie on a size 18 soft hackle swung in a bubble line...

Here is to Vicki, girl drove all the way from Chattanooga to the Apple Barn Restaurant... way to cowgirl up.

Petey

[smileyhen]

Well, what can I say, long drive, beautiful scenery, and good company for a sultry afternoon on the river. And dinner was fabulous! ;D I had a good time and hope to meet up with some of you again soon.

[smalliechaser]

Oh no....I completely forgot about the get together. I spent all day saturday getting stuff together for my son who is moving out this coming weekend into his college dorm. So sorry for missing it. maybe next time I'll write it down on my calendar.

[Petey]

Your son moving off to college would take precedent... This only happens (or should happen) once in his life. After you get past your freshman year, it is the same old same old... Clothes stuffed in garbage bags... check! Stereo stuffed in car... check! Computer by stereo... check! Car filled with gas... who needs gas... check!

[Varmit]

Totally understand Smallie!

[Jay]

Guys, so sorry I could not make this one. I hate to back out on my commitments but my job forced me too. I hate that it did not turn out like you had planned Varmit, you had a kickin plan for a meet and greet castin contest goin there! Glad those that went had a good time, even if Petey is the only one of you who could catch a fish! What a shame, what a shame! You all know what I'd done. SHHHH!! I couldnt' let him shut me out.

[Varmit]

Jay, I just hope that we have a good group for the Fall Fling.

[dbkstone]

Where is the fall fling this year?

[Tentwing]

I think the Fall Fling will be on the SoHo this year at least that was the rumor being floated around.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong

Just got back from my second post-op visit. If all goes well the Dr might release my to go back to work (and fishing) by Sept 14th He also said there is a good chance of me regaining the vision in my left eye 100%

So where ever the Fling will be lets do it after Sept 14th ;D

.............Tentwing

[Petey]

We need to a get post started about it. Get a date lined up... I will see what I can do in that direction this weekend...