2104 Crappie Camp Thank You and Comment Page

I would like to thank all that was involved in getting the first annual crappie camp put together.The four main gentlemen that I would like to thank for all their hard work inorganizing this are Dave(davebrown42), Floyd(IkenI), Merle(Woodworker42),and Allen(crappiepappa). This isn't just something you can sit down one night and say hey I want to put on a camp and do it the next weekend. Even though this was kind of on a short notice event I personally think they did a fantastic job getting it put together and organizing all that brought items for this gathering.

I to was very impressed with the start of our gathering with a silent prayer for all of those who sacrificed their lives so that we may be free to be able to enjoy this great weekend. Then the pledge of allegiance(which is how back in the day all school days started off), then the singing of the national anthem. What a great beginning to a great weekend.

I have met some great people that I now can put a face to a name. I know I didn’t talk to all, but I did enjoy talking to those to whom I meet. I am looking forward to next of many camps. I know this thing going to get better and better every year. Ideas have already been discussed as to what we need to do to improve this camp.

I would also like to thank all of the sponsors who donated some great products. I am sure everyone will be putting them to use very soon.

One other thing I am going to mention is I am willing to take anyone who wants to go fishing with me any time I am able to go that attended the camp. Just a word of caution though is I am no pro and don’t claim to be so. We may catch fish and we may not. I just enjoy visiting and trying to catch fish. Just send me a pm and we’ll see what happens.

Again thank you to everyone that made this event a great one.

Great to meet you too Shaun. You are a stand up guy in my book! Anytime you want a partner, and can go ill go!

Shaun???

Lol sorry Jaime! Had some texts going to, got them mixed up !

I was confused there for a minute. LOL

X2 on what Jamie said, it was a fantastic weekend even if I did get rained on each night. LOL By the way, I know have a new found love in my life ..... Dry clothes. hehehehe

Seriously, Thank you to everyone who put this great event together, all of the sponsors and everyone who came and attended this awesome event. I am already looking forward to next year's camp.


Bobo

X3 on what Jaimie said, great time, hope to attend many more. "Thanks All" for your hard work in putting this together.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart, you guys did a fantastic job.

Dang Stink is it just me or does everyone else have trouble reading your post due to those mini micro small letters. Lol.
Ranger

I had written this post on another thread after Odie wrote his post.
Doug as I reflected back on the last two days trying so hard to put in words my feelings and thoughts which are many I just couldn't put it in words. "Well Done My Friend" like you the singing of the National Anthem and Pledge to Our Great Flag certainly put more than one tear in my eyes. Like you I reflected back thinking of my StepDad which raised me as his own also served in the Marines in World War II. He didn't land on D Day but fought in the Battles of The South Pacific. Several times I happened to see him break down when a reunion would happen remembering those Battles and those that sacrificed the ultimate sacrifice.


A huge Thanks to Dave, Floyd, Merle, and Allen for their hard work to put this together in such short notice and being a great success. To our sponsors for all they do in promoting the sport we so LOVE. To all my friends from the past and new ones I just made Thanks for coming out and making this something we are all proud to be a part of.


THANKS EVERYONE
RANGER

This is what I wrote early this morning on another thread.

The first Oklahoma Crappie Camp is in the books and I have to say it was huge success. I would like to thank Dave, Floyd, Merle, and Pappa for doing the lions share of the work on getting it organized. They had a very good plan from the beginning and with the help of numerous volunteers both days it went off great. A BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors for all the prizes. Thank you to the cooks and the registration ladies. Being able to put a real name and face with the handles used on CDC was nice. I met a lot of new people who were just as great as the ones I have met over the last 4-5 years. My wife and son really enjoyed it also. Only wished we could have stayed for both days, work always gets in the way of a good time.

As great as the food, fellowship, seminars, and prizes were the thing that made me the most proud was the little "opening ceremony" just before we ate on Friday. Floyd called everyone to attention and announced how special of a day it was to be having our first meeting but announced that June 6th was a very special day for another reason, it was the 70th anniversary of D-Day. He asked for a moment of silence to honor those who served then and who are still actively serving. He proceeded to thank them for their sacrifice so we could be free to enjoy days like this. We then were led in the Pledge of Allegiance by a young man assisted by a young lady holding the flag. I think Hat55's wife then led a crowd of over 50 in singing the National Anthem. As I tried to sing, I could only think of my grand dad who had been one of those men who served on D-Day. As I looked around I don't think I was the only one with a tear in my eye. Later Mrs. Hat told me she could barely sing for being choked up. Hat55 then led us in a moving prayer thanking our soldiers, past and current, then thanking Jesus, who gave us ultimate freedom through his blood. I stood there as proud as I could be, to be part of a group of people who knew where we came from and the sacrifices made to get there.

Needless to say I am very proud to be part of such a great group of people. I look forward to our next meeting and who says we can only do one a year. I think a Spring and Fall Camp would be great.

Thank you again to everyone who had any part in making this happen!!

Odie
Doug Owens

Kim, Isaac and myself had a wonderful time getting to know some really nice people. I wish I would have had more time to chat with more of you. I would also like to thank everyone that helped to put this amazing event together - everything was great! Crappie Camp might be over, but the friendships will last forever.

Like many others have said thanks to all involved in putting this thing together. Thanks to those who gave the very informative demonstrations. I will definitely put what I learned to work in the near future. Everyone that I was able to visit with was very nice and I enjoyed sharing knowledge with them. Some groups of people that I have previously been involved with tended to be off standish and reserved to share info and willing to help out. I have decided this group of people are great and willing to help out any way they can. Part of my family was able to come to the camp and I wasn't sure how they would enjoy it but after it was over and we where headed home they all said they had a great time and where ready for next year. As a family man that means a lot to me. Once again thanks to everyone involved and looking forward to next year!

I agree with Ranger and Odie. My father did not fight in WW II per se, but he trained troops at Ft Sill at the Artillery School during the war. My godfather was one of the band of men known as Merill's Marauders who fought the Japanese in the jungles of Burma. There were only 2,500 marauders that survived the war. He was one of them. He never discussed what he did. That is where my thoughts were during the opening ceremony. I wish that I could have stayed for the second day but obligations kept me from staying. Mr. & Mrs. Hat put things over the top with the National Anthem and prayer. This group has been blessed.:biggrin

I tried to add a couple of pictures with my previous post, but my Android phone didn't want to cooperate. Anyways, again I just wanted to thank everyone for a terrific time at Crappie Camp. I would also like to thank all of the sponsors - the door prizes were awesome. I can't wait to use the new rod.

Guys I just wanted to share with you that I received a special gift at our crappie camp. It was given to me by Josh Loree and family. It was also made by his Mother and hand. This made me look back at the last 5yrs and all the great and awesome friends that I have made. I had never met any of you before that time period and feel so BLESSED to have each one of you in my life past and present. I didn't know Josh and family until our tournament series started and now we have become very close friends, including his beautiful wife Terra, and Emma which holds a very special place in my heart. Josh there isn't words to express how much I appreciate it as well. So with that said I want to share a picture with you all...Ranger

Way to go Josh, that is Cool!!!!!!

I have to say I am SOOOOOOO glad that my family and I were able to make it to camp, even though it was for a short time, I would have been kicking myself everyday for missing it had we not made the trip. Thank you to those who put in numerous hours to plan this, from what I seen and heard, it was a total success and could of never happened without you guys. I know a special thanks needs to be given to Dave, Merle, Floyd and Allen, you guys went above and beyond what anyone expected and because of your hard work, several people now have new friends and memories to last a long time. I was able to place faces to screen names, see some familiar faces, meet a couple of the sponsors, fill my belly with some amazing food and most important, share all that with my family. I want to say a big THANK YOU to all of the sponsors who not only sponsored this event, but also the ones who stand beside us during the trail. Without them, the Oklahoma Crappie.com family would not be near what it is today.

I didnt get to say goodbye to most of you because I didn't want to interrupt Dave while he was talking about future camps. My daughter and her friend waited patiently to go swimming and figured at 745 we better take them. Again, thanks to all of those who helped make this event happen and to our sponsors. We appreciate it more then you will ever know. I look forward to many more camps in the following years.

Here is a great picture I snapped while my daughter and her friend was swimming after camp. It was a perfect ending to a great day. Attachment 164994

WOW! what a beautiful carving. Ranger that paddle is not for hitting disgruntled clients for missing strikes or for clubbing crappie so you could fillet them. It is also NOT for beating on me when I call when you are on the water rippin lips.:bash That needs to hang on your wall in the living room if your bride will let you.:twocents:biggrin

You're right George. Ok close your mouth George since I'm going to say it again you're right George. Gonna hang it right here and already have to mounting brackets.....Ranger

My wife and myself had a blessed time meeting each and everyone of you I'll be sending pics to Slab tomorrow as well as the opening event ! WOW! it was Great! Met some super fine folks and plenty of good food 09 we enjoyed going to Sunday morning service with you and the Mrs. maybe one day the Folks here in Big -T can do one.I one to thank each and everyone for their outstanding effort in putting together this 1st camp there's a lot of behind the scenes work that goes on my hats off to you. We greatly appreciate the support Oklahoma gives to our U.S.A. manufacturing company may GOD Bless all of you.

Robert it wouldn't of been the same camp without you and Hellen. Crazy Angler was our 1st sponsor ever that supported the tournament trail here in Oklahoma. It was our honor to welcome you Brother to our First Annual Camp. Thanks for helping make it what it was. THANKS......Ranger

Robert, you are an exception to the rule I garuntee! Thank you for your support, insight, help and above all your sense of humor. You have an uplifting spirit that is contagious! Loved spending time with you and Helen. Thank you.

Robert, sending you a PM regarding photos....thanks again for your support and pitching in and helping Allen cook the fish....remind me what putting a potato in the deep fryer does ....dave

SC, that is a GREAT picture! That is Oklahoma at its best! That's doesn't come around very often.

'Twas a good time for sure! Anytime I get to shake hands with the people of Crappie.com, it's a good thing! Anytime I get to poke fun at the Cricket and Ranger, it's even better. AND, anytime I get to spend time with Billbob, the seller of the greatest boat motor I've ever owned is a very good thing! I finally got to meet EB other than hollering at him while he's talking to Doug via phone. Have possibly made a new really great friend in meeting Bobo. My bad we couldn't find any fish worth weighing, but he did lose one that I'm pretty sure was close to 2lbs. (bobo braid next time pal) Fishingrl636 stole my heart but I'm in pre-geezer status and only qualify to fish with her, which is just fine! So glad to finally meet Redge as get to visit him soon on business and plan on taking a couple of rods with me so he can show me around Tenkiller. Hat55 gave a perfect Grace right before Fridays meal. DaveBrown worked his tail off and did an excellent job setting up this event. Woodworker, Crappiepappa, IkenI, WOW! You guys sure did it up right! Great to see Josh and his family roll in. Always good to see Doug and I finally got to meet his bride and Son. Logan086 and family were great. Got to mess with his kids a bit which was all in fun. I couldn't talk any of them into pulling my finger. Really liked meeting Mitch and the Arkie jig boyz. Crazy Angler Tackle was great too! Bobo gave out some really sweet rods by Bonehead Tackle! No Stinkfinger. I didn't forget you! You're one of my long term friends that this website has fixed me up with! It was great to see you again! Sorry if I didn't mention you but have been rambling long enough.

I cried like a baby when the pledge started and stayed choked up throughout the banner. It was a wonderful time, with wonderful people. Thanks for putting up with me!

The Reaper, along with Deedee and the USS-POS will try to show up again at the next event. (I might have to bring two trash cans next time) I've got a lot of pictures to DL and will try to get them online soon.

Thanks to all involved and I'm extremely proud of the guys who had their wives there allowing them to enjoy the moment.

I guess to sum it up, it was a "BLESSED" weekend!

I forgot Jiggy! Me hangs head in shame Crappie_Jiggin!

I believe I am the first ordained, knighted, Okla. GUBER, since Billbob ( GUBER OF THE YEAR) did the honors. I know I should be very honored and grateful, and I am. However, knowing you are in a group with Billbob, is a scary thought!!!

LMAO Hat!!

Hat I am not sure but I think I have been added to that list as well. I received a autographed drink coolie from BillBob so I took that as a WELCOME TO THE BROTHERHOOD. Correct me if I am wrong. GUBER Who Would Of Thought.....Ranger

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I received a autographed drink coolie from BillBob .....Ranger

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Billbob told me I've got one of them autographed Koozies at DaveBrowns. I also need to get the C.C banner from him. Looks like he needs to invite me to go fishing with him.

I guess then that I must be one of the younger members of Team Gueber. LOL BillBob handed me one of he autographed coolies also.

I guess in more way than one "We are Family"

I am not good with words anymore, though I try. LOL I would just like to say Thank you again to everyone that made this possible. I believe I have made some new friends out of this camp and I have some memories that will last me a lifetime. I loved being out on the USS POS with CrappieReaper and DeeDee. We may have not filled the live well but we did make some fantastic memories. Thank you for that buddy. BillBob, what can I say, I know I made a new friend with the wandering crappie.com man of the year. I really enjoyed our "trailer side talks with you and Crappie Reaper".

I am looking forward to next year folks, I can't wait.


Bobo

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Originally Posted by Ranger09

Hat I am not sure but I think I have been added to that list as well. I received a autographed drink coolie from BillBob so I took that as a WELCOME TO THE BROTHERHOOD. Correct me if I am wrong. GUBER Who Would Of Thought.....Ranger

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I am sure you are in. Getting scarier as we go!

These are some great posts. Wish I could have been there. That type of opening ceremony is what America needs a whole lot more of, instead of the stuff we see so often nowadays. My father and father-in-law both served in the Pacific. Dad was on a troop-cargo transport and drove those landing craft up on the beaches. He wears his WWII veteran cap all the time, and people always come up to thank him. Dean was a marine sergeant when the war started. He was one of only two guys out of a hundred in his outfit who survived the war.

Guess who got the first autographed coolie before the rest of camp showed up! I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the legend!

Although I couldn't make it this year....with the opening ceremony and all the comments...all I can say is "Job Well Done" to those involved....maybe next year

I wish I had been able to get there on Friday and/or earlier on Saturday so I could have taken full advantages of everything that went on--did learn from the demo/talk before the fish fry Saturday night. I don't see well in the dark so had to leave for home before drawings were done and was offered crappie for my freezer but when I was leaving I couldn't find the person I was told to get with. I was surprised by the offer and greatly appreciated it--just was unable to follow through and take possession of them. I hope next year I can be there from start to finish (by then hopefully will have tent etc for camping so I CAN be there for entire event) good job on the fish fry