Terrierman

Hey wait a minute I call you that with 100% love. It's a great character and a complementary nickname. But if it bothers you, no more buddy.

I've called you that behind your back like forever.😍

Dear Ham: You've told me more than once about how I earned my retirement and that I should enjoy it to the fullest. You were right. Now it's time for you to follow your own advice. You're smart enough that I do not doubt that you will. I wish you and your family the absolute very best for every day in every way. I trust you remember that we met at Jigfest # 1. I'll never forget it. Wrecked shoulder, no hat without Quillback's most welcome assistance and Fat Bastard dancing around on the deck. 🤪 Is there any way you can show up this year? Same time, same place. Your Friend, Rick

Hardly....

no rain here. but it's 48!

There are two completely identical separate sides in the bunkhouse. This weekend, there was a civilized side and the other side.

On average, it's a great year.

101 Sunday and 103 here yesterday. And then we nearly got rained on. Dropped 15 degrees in about ten minutes. Brutal.

It was for sure hot. Looks like you all made the best of it though. Nice trip. See you soon.

You win.

I knew before I opened it where this thread was going....

Wow what a read. Thanks

No such thing as a prosecutor in a lawsuit. It's gonna' be my ambulance chaser who only gets paid to win vs. your insurance company's hack that just passed the bar and only wants to settle fast. Plus! We'll get somebody expensive from far away for our side to make you look like a monkey. HA!

Everybody. Starting with the last mechanic to touch that boat.

100%. Fuel / air mixture has to be in the correct range to burn. Explosion = fast burn.

An explosimeter is about $400. What does a lawsuit from a burn victim cost?

Carnies are a breed unto themselves. Personally, I'd rather never meet another one.

Used to be a regular at Mo State Fair. Camped in our Airstream. The exhibits - animals, food, art, quilts, you name it - are all so much fun. Herding dogs deluxe. I liked to watch the races too. Saw David Crosby there, also Dwight Yoakum, both really good shows. And of course the food. So yeah Pete, I get it.

Make that little sum beatch come get you. If you don't you have totally lost control of your son, which is not good. Get on it.. Now.

Meramec's main attraction to me is all the old iron works. History man, history. Fish are a bonus.

@gotmuddy has your solution if you will only listen to him. He's a smart little weasel when it comes to stuff like this....

All that's needed to catch smallmouth is a marabou jig. Tons of other options but a jig (or Ned) is what I use. But. I'm boring and don't catch very many fish.

WOWSA. Nice report on a heck of a trip.

We catch them around bridge pilings. Cricket hook, one split shot, 2 lb. line. And a Cricket.. Cast and keep in touch as the Cricket sinks. Works good on Stockton should work on TR too I would think

My only comment is how sorry I feel for you for not having ever slept 11.5 hours before. Beauty sleep is a very important thing.