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  1. gonfishn

    Send some warm weather my way

    Its been as low as -40 here so far, But would have it no other way. The bright side is that the fishn is great as long as you have heat in your ice house.. Muskie season is a few months ahead here in Mn
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    Where Were You

    On September 11 2001 when the towers were hit. We were coming across the peace river bridge. We were allowed over but border was closed behind us. It was the longest 300 miles i have ever drove. Folks were stopped on the side of the road and in the rest stops praying May we never forget that day
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    Names From The Past

    I joined IBoats in 2002 when i boats was just getting its legs on. Many may not remember names like Derwod,Sloopy,495v,Crabait,62Kiwi,Ebbtide,SpinnerBait,MellowYellow and of course Jb. Back then Jb ruled the roost. It was quite the party back then not like now. Once in a while the shorepatrol...
  4. gonfishn

    Where were you

    when the first plane hit the towers. My wife and i were crossing the Peace River Bridge coming back from the falls when the first plane hit. They closed the border as we were crossing. It was the longest ride home wondering if we were at war.
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    Pre Cancer

    This is some new language for me. Was having problems with swallowing and went do my doc. Long story short he found a lesion and removed it. When the biopsy came back his response was you have Pre cancer. In my book either ya got it or you Don't. He wants to do a follow up in six weeks to...
  6. gonfishn

    My Silver Throne

    There are $18.75 in 90% silver proofs. At 17 face its worth a little over $300. Now how to get out with out hurting coin.
  7. gonfishn

    Finally

    Ice just fell through and opener is this weekend here in Northern Minnesota. Another winter like this last one and this ole tater will be headn south for the winter. Hope all is well with you folks. Hard to believe I have been here since May of 02. My Ave post is .54. lol See a lot of new...
  8. gonfishn

    About Time

    The ice just fell through here in in N Mn. Opener this weekend and still got to get dock in. Good thing boat is ready. I hear Leech Lake calling us JB. The eyes have been great since the slot went in a few years ago. Last year my biggest eye was 32 inches. Musky was about 46 inches. Trapped...
  9. gonfishn

    Pacemakers Anyone

    Woke up last week in the wee hours felling kinda punky. Felt my pulse and it was hitting 250. Ambulance arrived and was hooked up to monitor,the medics eyes got big and he told the driver to be quick. At the er they had to give me 200 jewels to bring it back down. All i saw was a flash of...
  10. gonfishn

    New Addition

    I woke up July 5th with tightness and pulse was cooking at 250 beats a minute. By the time I got to Er they to put the clappers on me to bring .me back . Ended up putting in d/fib and pacemaker built in one in. Friends tell me the reason I am still here was that God nor the Devil wanted me so...
  11. gonfishn

    A balmy -20 here

    Just got back from the shack from doing a little spearing and thought i do my 6 month check in. Retirement is tough on the lake. Did catch six muskies(all released) 51" the biggest on Walker Bay this summer and added some nice eyes to. Saw only a few names this time around i remembered. Guess...
  12. gonfishn

    Well

    Just checking to see if anyone i know is still here. Retirement hasbeen spent at the homestead in Mn. this summer chasn the gator and just takn it easy. JB...Leech Lake gave up some nice 50 Plus this year. For those who still remmember this ole tater i say hey and hope life is being good to ya
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    Its Time

    Well after 45 years as a working addict i have chosen this time to let the younger folks take over. Had an offer for my furniture company and i accepted. As i look back with pride i never was unemployed and always gave 100% whether in the military or owning my own company. Many look forward to...
  14. gonfishn

    Cars We Drove

    This will bring back memories for us older taters. Sit back and enjoy with speakers on. http://cruzintheavenue.com/CarsWeDrove.htm
  15. gonfishn

    For Those Who served

    Bobs post reminded me that Veterns Day is coming up in a few. To me a vet is any one who honorably served. It is a time for reflection for many of us. We pay homage to those who paid the ultimate price so that we may sleep safe at night knowing that we are protected by those who are serving...
  16. gonfishn

    Bad Day

    Seems like every time i go to the VA i come out feeln worse then when i went in. Had some tests done and they called me up to tell me they had found a mass in a lower area that i sometimes hold dearly. Since i have tested positive for agent orange in the past it looks like i got another...
  17. gonfishn

    Fishn Trip

    Know this probably should be in fishn section but thought i would post here. In December my bother in law was found to have terminal brain cancer. They removed the tumor and did Chemo but it is now has come back. He is a history buff so the sisters have been takn him to places like Gettysburg...
  18. gonfishn

    Its been A While

    Thought i would drop by and say hey. Had some health issues i had to deal with and puter gab was not on agenda. In January i merged with a bigger company. Still in he mattress business. Still Running my retail store and mattress factory but more into operations now. This economy has been...
  19. gonfishn

    Hard to believe

    Have my forty year high school reunion coming up this Saturday. Have not seen any of the folks i graduated with so this will be an awakening. They only let me graduate cause they were afraid i would come back I did get voted on being the first to go to jailat that time. The years have flown by...
  20. gonfishn

    The First roundo 2003

    A belated Happy Birthday to our friend Spinner 8/6/09 Spinner and I thought it would be a good idea in 2003 to plan a get together. We picked a lake in Missouri. About 25 said they were coming and 3 came that first year. Many here were not even members that now enjoy iboats. It was the first...
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