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#1181182 - 02/07/10 12:49 AM Thanks for the generosity
O-BASS Offline

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Registered: 06/04/03
Posts: 20124
there are FEW places left where someones word is any good these days. CTF is still one of them.

i just wanted to thank my friend and member Oldschool for the firewood he gave me tonight (offered here to members) . he did a lot of work, and all he asked was for a fishing trip later on...ill make good on that, about 6 times over smile1

but seriously, how many times has one of us benifited from the goodwill another member has shown, for little or nothing in return?
and, where else can you come to almost expect generosity as the norm, rather than the exception? trips, trades, discount sales, food, recipes, tips, coupons, sales at stores, locations, tactics, get togethers, events, clean ups, videos, prayers, charities....on and on.

nothing like CTF.

i guess its kindness and integrity that define what the phrase "oldschool" really was, and it turns out still is.

O'


Edited by O-BASS (02/07/10 12:49 AM)
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#1181184 - 02/07/10 01:04 AM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: O-BASS]
Paul D. Offline

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Registered: 04/15/02
Posts: 13042
Loc: South Central, CT
Amen to that!!!!!

Boat Ho in the Know

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#1181186 - 02/07/10 01:19 AM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: Paul D.]
Ole Glory Offline
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Registered: 05/23/03
Posts: 1560
Loc: Litchfield
A close knit family indeed. Thank you all!
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#1181188 - 02/07/10 01:28 AM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: Ole Glory]
CAPT. HOOP Offline

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Registered: 11/02/02
Posts: 7540
Loc: Empire / Venice, La
My wife and I know better than anybody. We will never be able to repay the people on this site.

Thanks to everybody again.

Life is Good!

Fishing is not a matter of life or death. It's more important than that.

CAPT HOOP -- OUR FREEDOM
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P.O.Box 449
Empire, La. 70050
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#1181189 - 02/07/10 01:34 AM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: CAPT. HOOP]
RichZ Offline

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Registered: 12/29/02
Posts: 5853
Loc: CT
I can't even count the times people on this site came up big for me. I guess that's true of the fishing community in general, to a certain extent. But here, it's mindset that really dominates.

RichZ

Everybody's got to believe something — I believe I'll go fishing.

Check out my Bass Blog.
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#1181211 - 02/07/10 04:06 AM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: RichZ]
Climber Offline
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Registered: 09/29/08
Posts: 1104
Loc: Connecticut
I agree completley!!!!!!!!!!!
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#1181213 - 02/07/10 04:17 AM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: Climber]
Mitch P. Offline



Registered: 05/04/01
Posts: 31803
CTF = the people!

This website is simply a vehicle that allows us all to communicate.
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#1181221 - 02/07/10 09:17 AM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: Mitch P.]
Tackleman Offline

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Registered: 07/22/02
Posts: 13820
Loc: Suffield/Niantic, CT
Ayut.. great place. But watch out for pirates... smirk



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#1181222 - 02/07/10 09:21 AM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: Tackleman]
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Registered: 06/23/04
Posts: 20754
Loc: Suffield Ct
Here Here.... beerchug
Best folks on the planet!!


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You can take what you want from life......As long as you give a little Back.
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#1181230 - 02/07/10 10:07 AM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: OHMYGOD]
Shep Sr. Offline
R.I.P.

Registered: 03/15/07
Posts: 1756
Loc: Ct.
I agree! Everone I've met always steps up to the plate when needed.

Shep
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#1181407 - 02/07/10 09:09 PM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: Shep Sr.]
Michael-SW CT Offline
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Registered: 09/17/01
Posts: 16283
Loc: Bridgeport
If it wasn't for CTF then I would have never gotten a brand new bike for free back when my other one got stolen at Beardsley Park.

If bluefish were to grow as big as giant bluefins, then there would be nothing left out there except for blues!

I LOVE MY BLUES!
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#1181424 - 02/07/10 09:59 PM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: Michael-SW CT]
mikek06511 Offline

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Registered: 06/25/02
Posts: 9741
Great you can pedal it out to fish on my boat again this summer! Let's go find you some bruiser blues!!!!!!



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#1181436 - 02/07/10 10:52 PM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: mikek06511]
Michael-SW CT Offline
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Registered: 09/17/01
Posts: 16283
Loc: Bridgeport
Originally Posted By: mikek06511
Great you can pedal it out to fish on my boat again this summer! Let's go find you some bruiser blues!!!!!!





You'll have to pay me back for all the riding by getting me to a non-stop blitz so I can use all of my Skitter Pops!

If bluefish were to grow as big as giant bluefins, then there would be nothing left out there except for blues!

I LOVE MY BLUES!
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#1182326 - 02/10/10 02:09 PM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: Michael-SW CT]
Don D Offline

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Registered: 01/03/02
Posts: 7275
Loc: Bristol, CT
I have met and become friends with so many people because of CTF. Speaking of deals, I have a few more rods and reels I'm bringing to the swap meet.(Shameless Advertising) biggrin

If there are fish to catch. I'll be there to my end.
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#1182339 - 02/10/10 02:37 PM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: Don D]
Mitch P. Offline



Registered: 05/04/01
Posts: 31803
Yep, I count Don as one of my friends after our first meeting.

I had never met Don until he offered to help me move in items to the the 2004 Fishing & Hunting Expo in Hartford.

I remember thinking, who is this guy and why his he offering to help?

I can be stubborn sometimes and not want help from anyone.

But one thing I've learned over the years is that if someone is offering to help you, sometimes it's a good idea to take them up on it. There are some things you just can't do alone.

Since then, I've always considered Don a friend.

Besides the friendship, the bonus is the knowledge I can gain on many subjects from one of my elders. biggrin


Don helping move in and set-up the booth for 2004 Fishing & Hunting Expo in Hartford.
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#1182352 - 02/10/10 03:02 PM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: Mitch P.]
Don D Offline

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Registered: 01/03/02
Posts: 7275
Loc: Bristol, CT
Thanks Mitch for the kind words. And yes, I am an elder statesman biggrin and consider you a friend also.


Edited by Don D (02/10/10 03:05 PM)

If there are fish to catch. I'll be there to my end.
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#1182428 - 02/10/10 06:18 PM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: Don D]
CWood Man Offline

Stop Bitchin' And Get Fishin'!

Registered: 02/13/04
Posts: 22814
Loc: Villas NJ
Awesome Michael! No you can ride after those bearded clams or fur bunnies!



CHANGE IS SCARY BUT IT IS REWARDING ON THE OTHER SIDE!

SURELY MISS MY CTF FRIENDS BUT ALWAYS WILL BE HERE TO GIVE ALL A HARD TIME!

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#1182440 - 02/10/10 06:39 PM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: O-BASS]
PDona Offline

P.Donna at one time

Registered: 07/31/02
Posts: 15561
Loc: Southern Ct
What a crew !
I have to say CTF is a way of life. I don't think I would be friends with Paul D, or largefry if we weren't on here. I know I'd be a lot richer, with a lot less fishing equipment ! banghead biggrin

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Hug your mom more ! !


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#1182447 - 02/10/10 07:11 PM Re: Thanks for the generosity [Re: PDona]
Tackleman Offline

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Registered: 07/22/02
Posts: 13820
Loc: Suffield/Niantic, CT
Don D a friend??

He's a metal chucking, tube draggin, fiddlehead!!



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