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
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.
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.
#1181222 - 02/07/1009:21 AM
Re: Thanks for the generosity
[Re: Tackleman]
OHMYGOD
Member
Registered: 06/23/04
Posts: 20754
Loc: Suffield Ct
Here Here.... 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. "We never get over the fishing fever, it's a delightful disease and thank the lord there is no cure". "CTF, is a lure I can not afford to NOT have in my pocket"
Don’t argue with Idiots.. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.
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#1182326 - 02/10/1002:09 PM
Re: Thanks for the generosity
[Re: Michael-SW CT]
Don D
Member
Registered: 01/03/02
Posts: 7283
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)
If there are fish to catch. I'll be there to my end.
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.
Don helping move in and set-up the booth for 2004 Fishing & Hunting Expo in Hartford.
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 !
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