Camp from my perspective.

It was a great camp and I'm thankful that I got to attend. Carol and I were fortunate to be able to arrive on Tuesday night at our rental on Harris Brake Lake. We found the cabin parking to be a challenge to back a boat trailer into. The road was narrow, the drive was short in depth but very wide, gaurded by a mailbox on one side and a row of hedge on the other. This caused the need to back the trailer in a z pattern to be able to get the trailer and vehicle off the road. We performed this duty daily and by the end of our stay, it wasn't near the problem as it seemed to be at the start.

There were 2 greeters that alway met you at the door coming, or going

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The cabin was full of art, and the piece that amazed us most was the piece with all the faces painted in. As you looked at it, more and more faces seem to appear. As I looked at it this time, it seemed to have one more face than it did when I looked at it before.

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The house also had a live tree growing inside

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And the bath tub outside.

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If it were my house, I would have flip flopped the bath tub and the tree. I hope none of the neighbors went blind during our stay.

You ain't right Randall. Did the tub hold minners well?

The cabin had a view which will be spectacular in the winter time.
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We did find another house that was very interesting. It appears it needed a little fixing up though.
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that tub was to keep your minners in !!!!!!!!!!!! thats what all of us country red necks use, except on saturday night then it's our turn in the tub !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ya'll the ones that ain't right. I love em, but taking a bath with minners...:Rofl

that way you get to know them a little better and they are not as hard to chase down in that big tub !!!!!!!!!!!

We fished Wednesday and Thursday and for us, we did well with some really nice fish, but the dark mojo arose and had it's turn as well. Thursday night, Friday morning, I was as sick as a dog which prevented us from fishing on Friday, Saturday morning was met with a water malfunction at the rental and we ended up having to clean it up, but this was just the start of our trouble. We finally made it to the lake and launched, but the motor would not go down. When I checked a pin for the shallow water drive had backed partially out and the weight of the motor had put a bend in it. This had caused the motor to hang in the shallow water position. I had two choices, either put the boat back on the trailer and pull it out, or get down in the water so I could get a visual on lining things up. I chose the latter while Carol took pictures which caused a slight altercation being in the state of mind I was in.

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The fishing was tougher than it had been and we only ended up with 24, none of which would break 12.5 inches, but 22 of those would break 11 inches since we were only looking for the bigger fish on that day.

I am going to get one of those signs that you see on gravel trucks for my boat. Warning Stay back 200 feet.:Rofl

We did get a couple pics of some good fishermen doing what they do.
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If anyone can ID these guys, go ahead.

The get togethers on Friday and Saturday nights, in my opinion, were the best parts of camp. The cooks just out did themselves and it was all good. We met lots of new people and renewed old aquaintences. I'll try to caption at least a few of the following pictures.

Me giving a crappie catching tip to Dale Earnhardt Jr. Actually this is JasonW, the Arkansas State Crappie Champion and he don't need any tips from me. But really...don't this guy look like Dale Jr. :Rofl
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Carol getting a hug from my bud Midsouth Man. Move over Billbod, you got some competition.
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Some more nice looking ladies

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More to follow soon.

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If anyone can ID these guys, go ahead.

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Is it Agrihawg and boatbuilder?:dono

The hug from carol was the best part of camp! Bill bob has nothing on me.... Except he has his own koozies lol.

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Midsouth Man (Dennis), Conway (Don), and Jerry one of the locals. Back ground is Dale Jr, aka JasonW and an unidentified lady.

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Someone help with the foreground Id's. In the back ground Slab Junkie (who has helped me out with some clear water fishing tips), Super Gooser who cooked some of the best battered fish I've ever had. With their back turned to me is Jackie53's wife and I assume Jackie53 behind the post. Giving directions, I should know, but have forgotton, but I know that his fishing buddy is a dog, so I'll need some help on this one.

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CrappiePro (Russ), his wife and family. I thought this was a great pic. The little weenie dawg was sooooo soft.
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Good seeing you at camp RCC. I had a great time visiting with you and Carol. Tell her thanks for the fruit punch and cookies. And yes it is always a challenge to back tour trailer down the ramp.

SS2004, Nimrod who put a lot of people on a lot of fish, another I don't know please help. Supergooser talking to Arkansasbowhunter in the back ground.

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Steve48, Dr Pepper, and CrappieKeeper with his back turned. They did do a great job. Thanks

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A few random shots.

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Tried to look back and see who I had missed in the pics. I know I missed Meatgetter and his fishing partner (back to the camera). Dennis with his back to the Cam, Nimrod over on the right. Ya'll can give me names for who I've missed in this pic.

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I know there were alot of people there I didn't get a picture of. It was good to see Mdperson (Mike) and his wife Casie who have a new addition to the family since spring camp (they only brought a pic, she looks just like Mike). I missed BillyE who was everywhere, but always seemed to have dodged the camera. If I missed you, I apologize, but if you have a pic, feel free to add.

One of the live action shots was me. I had Mrs DP's brand new Destin umbrella in the boat. I had to fish it out of the pond after the wind hoisted it about 40' in the air Saturday morning.
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That is the fishless duo, LMBarnett and Water Turkey. We had a great time at our 1st camp.

Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

We offer Xpress, Excel, and Alweld Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers

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And the bath tub outside.

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It takes two of these for a Cialis moment. BWAHAHAHAHA



Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

We offer Xpress, Excel, and Alweld Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers

I'm ignoring BRM :biggrin

Here's what I have so far LMBarnett and Troy and DrPepper below

What a weekend, except the little storm on Friday night. Had a great time, but missed meeting some, unless they came by and sampled (quality control as Linda said) the fish and corn. Good seeing all my buddies. Sorry I missed ag-hog and boatbuilder, but did get to see him get his award. Can't wait until spring and Dardenelle. Start planning to attend.
Thanks to all that contributed prizes, and lets not forget the food and sweets. The women outdid themselves. Thanks again for one more great fellowship and get together.