Guys and gals, most of you see my posts on here. Thanks to the year I've enjoyed as a member of C.c, I have have been able to meet a lot of you. I attended 5 C.c events and I am shooting for at least 4 next year. The events I've made have been, Toledo Bend in Feb., Reelfoot in May, Enid in Oct., Talquin in Oct. and D'arbonne in Nov. I had the pleasure of my best friend being with me at 4 of the events(my wife Mae) and partnered with a guy who I met through C.c at the other. He has become a great fishing pal and friend.(Bruce, Prefers Shiners). Each event was unique and I carried the same attitude to each of them. I can fish anytime, I can only attend each event once a year or less. So I made it more about meeting people and sharing good meals and fellowship. I recommend treating events this way. No pressure of catching fish and more time to visit. I did get in enough fishing for people to teach me some new styles and methods.Even bought a few items from some of the member sponsors for my boat. Sorry, I did not offer much back, my catch rate was really down this year. Also this year I became a moderator on Crappie.com and that has been a blessing for a retired guy with time on his hands. The time I spend on here would seem like to much for a lot of people, but where else are you going to find such a "nice friendly" forum to hang out on. I have had the special pleasure of seeing a raffle idea take off, getting to meet and befriend a number of members, eat some of Vonna and Paul's food, visit with Billbob and spend time with "G". Heck, I was inspired so much, I shortened my old C.c handle from dpisani to "D". I was honored to be accepted by all the groups as one of their own. One of the things that makes C.c so special is we are all one united, for good times and clean fun. Also spent some time with Ed Moes (Slab) my best "boss" I ever had and a fine gentleman. Looking forward to spending more days with him and meeting his Wifey in Florida. I hope you enjoy the "report" contest's I have been conducting on the different state forums. I want to thank all of you who have been supportive of me on those. There have been some great reports and lots of information shared in the spirit of good sportsmanship. I will visit all the active forums,,then I will make another round. As long as the great sponsors give us the prizes, I will be glad to give them out. In fact I'm finishing 4 contests soon and will start 4 more right behind them. I will give y'all a break in January and start back up in February. And I want to give a heart felt thank you to everyone who prayed for my brother, he is doing well and will have his final surgery soon. Anyway, if I can help you, I'm only a pm away. Thanks and God bless, "D":santa
