Rusty

We have ice, tree limbs falling all over the place, power was out for a couple of hours but is now back on. So far, no one in our house has been hurt, but everytime we hear a tree limb start cracking we all run to the center of the house...Kinda eerie. Kids are laughing and having a great time, but I am a nervous wreck. This morning first thing, I moved our vehichles out from underneath the carport and 30 minutes later the limb came crashing down. That was a close one. I'll post pics later. Here is my house: Here is my neighbors house across the street: We lost power around 2:30 PM and are not expected to have it back until tomorrow. I am really glad my in-laws bought a house close by, that is where we are at now. Wish us luck.

That's good enough for me.

Personally, no. But I do know you from your comments on this forum, and most of them have been educational. So, for that I thank you.

I did. But I also read the other two before your last comment. Which is it going to be? Only the good comments are allowed? What I stated was not intended to be bad, just an honest statement after reading your comments.

If a guide comes to a forum and talks about business ethics and self promotion of his business, especially since he stated he was leaving the forum, he should at least be able to take the good/bad comments that follow. That's the way I look at it, I could be wrong though.

hahahah...The reason they don't argue is because they don't talk amongst themselves. They keep their crappie spots a secret.

I am having visions of a dead horse being whipped. And yes they still do.

I wouldn't have one if you gave it to me. Don't do it!!!! But then again, I could be joking. hahaha You made a good decision.

Is this why I have a slice in my waders? I only ask because we have fished the same holes together.

Is she house broken? The dog, not your wife.

This is what really ticks me off. This is what is reported in the paper,"That 35-percent goal is not realistic, said Ron Bartimer, the president of the Oklahoma State Fraternal Order of Police, which receives 18 percent of the money it raises." But on their website he (Ron Bartimer, President) tells something different: "You will be glad to know that 100% of the donations go directly to the FOP and our call center is managed by Retired Police Officer Johnny Anderson, our Director of Fundraising."

I saw this and thought that it might be handy the next time you receive a phone call about donating money over the phone. I always ask how much of my donation is actually going to the foundation they are collecting for. And, I ask for a phone number for the foundation they are collecting for to ask them. Call me cautious, but it just irks me to find out that the foundation only get a very small part of the donation. http://www.joplinglobe.com/statenews/local..._329230234.html Published November 25, 2007 11:02 pm - TULSA, Okla. — A newspaper investigation of more than 200 state-registered tax-exempt organizations shows that three dozen of them that hired outside fundraisers received only 15 percent of the $100 million they collected. The Tulsa World reviewed nonprofits that used other groups to assist them in fundraising. Thirty-seven of the groups spent at least 35 percent of the total amount raised on expenses related to fundraising. Professional fund-raisers cost groups major money The Associated Press TULSA, Okla. — A newspaper investigation of more than 200 state-registered tax-exempt organizations shows that three dozen of them that hired outside fundraisers received only 15 percent of the $100 million they collected. The Tulsa World reviewed nonprofits that used other groups to assist them in fundraising. Thirty-seven of the groups spent at least 35 percent of the total amount raised on expenses related to fundraising. The review did not include nonprofit groups that did not use professional fundraisers. Under Oklahoma’s Solicitation of Charitable Contributions Act, the state requires tax-exempt groups and professional fundraisers to file documents related to their fundraising. Among the groups that spent large amounts on professional fundraisers were some whose causes benefit public safety officers or fight hunger, disease or poverty, such as The National Children’s Leukemia Foundation, The Association for Police and Sheriffs Inc. and the Committee for Missing Children. The investigation found that the 37 groups reported collecting $103 million but spent almost $88 million to do so. The American Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Inc., based in Monroe, La., reported collecting $5,721,340 in contributions in 2004 but only received $140,370 of those funds for the purpose for which the group had been established. About 90 percent of the first amount went to professional fundraisers and solicitors, records show. Groups that use fundraisers say they don’t like such high payouts to third parties but that it’s a cost of doing business. “I know I’m not thrilled,” said Steve Van Dyke, the executive director of the U.S. Deputy Sheriff’s Association, which spent nearly three-fourths of the $3.5 million it raised in 2005 on fundraising. “I think it could be better. We looked long and hard for this and we’re advised that this is the best deal that there is out there.” The Better Business Bureau said it recommends that nonprofit groups spend no more than 35 percent of contributions on fundraising expenses. “The high fundraising costs hurt charities that work hard to keep their fundraising expenses low,” said Rick Brinkley, the president and chief executive officer of the Tulsa Better Business Bureau. That 35-percent goal is not realistic, said Ron Bartimer, the president of the Oklahoma State Fraternal Order of Police, which receives 18 percent of the money it raises. “The fact is unfortunately we have to rely on, just because of the nature of the business, we have to rely on some sort of assistance like this and this is the way we are having to do it right now,” Bartimer said. Among the nonprofit groups that kept fundraising costs to a minimum is Special Olympics Oklahoma Inc., which spent 7 percent of the $3 million it raised in 2005 on professional fundraisers. “In my opinion there are professional ethics that we have to consider before we sign any type of agreement or do any type of fundraising,” said Adrian DeWendt, the group’s executive director. “It’s very important for our organization to be able to justify all of the money we spend as an organization. When we say 83 percent of the money goes directly to the program, that’s what we mean and that’s very important to us.”

"I don't see any pics myself. Rusty are messing with us?" Who...Me?

Ronnie, we need to get our two outlaws together. Great photo.

Awesome!

Not that I am a skinny guy, but did you notice how fat the bears where. That is how I am going to look at around 5:00 pm today. Great video Phil. I wonder what would happen if a kayak was to shot through there while they were feeding?

No comment!

I saw this a cuple of days ago, and my thought was the LEO was overzealous. His reply to any question was to throw orders. My question is, what was said when he very causually went to make contact at first? You couldn't hear anything. He didn't appear to be concerned about his saftey when he leaned into the window at first contact. And, too leave the guy laying in a traffic lane while he gathers up the tazer leads, whats up with that? I will be the first to defend a LEO, luckily there was a camera. My guess is the kids in the vehicle will have college payed for. Both were wrong though. Fight the ticket in court, that's the right way to do it. DON'T TAZE ME BRO

Pentax Optio W30: 10 points for outdoor shots. 3 points for indoor shots. Don't plan on using this camera for indoor shots, you will be disappointed.

What are you waiting on? Give them Tim H's name and be done with it. hahahah

Located the problem. The pup had chewed on the power supply cord, so I cut out the bad area and spliced. It only took me a little over two months to figure it out.

Don't worry about it John. I tied on the red midge you gave us and on the first cast hooked into a fish and lost both. Shea gave me look like why did you do that dad? I told her it was ok, because we didn't want to catch all the fish.

you doing for your birthday? Moving maybe? Or...Have a good one.

A Crackleback, and I must say, a very good one too. Dan, I asked you not to post the picture of the bait I was using (Cheeto's). hahaha

I had a bad feeling about this today, as we talked about it at the RR gathering. I am glad the mother can get some sort of closure. I just wish it would have not happened at all. Shame on the lost souls that were involved in this.