Wheatenheimer

I just got the word from my buddy Louis Shaw of Two Brothers Canoe that they are finishing up the first batch of 16 footers. I have the 14'3" Brightwater model and I can't say enough good things about this boat. It floats every bit as good as a Buffalo, Old Towne or Winonah and costs 1/3 less. Not to mention, you buy a Two Brothers canoe and you are investing your money in two hard working dudes from the Ozarks that are trying to make a go at the American dream! Check out their website at http://www.twobrotherscanoe.com/ Thanks for checking them out! Kevin

Hey Buzz! I sure had a good time meeting you, Chief and KCRIVERRAT yesterday! It's always fun to put some faces with the names. I hope I get a chance to fish with you guys real soon! Kevin

Here, here! I too, drug my feet last year. Not only that, I can't follow simple instructions! I failed to enclose a SASE with my flies. Duane was nice enough to drive to Springfield and leave my swapped collection at Backcountry Outfitters for me to pick up (not sure if I ever thanked you for that Duane!) I'll try hard to do better this year! Thom, glad you're in for another round! Kevin

I considered bringing a guitar and strumming a few tunes if the fishing was slow, but with three other large fella's and their gear in my wagon......we're a little limited on cargo space, it's either a guitar or the cooler. Reconsidering, I may have to strap a few things to the roof rack! We'll see! Thanks for the encouragement, Eric! Kevin

Seek out the fish you want to catch. Then wait for him to yawn and drift your fly into his mouth! Lookin forward to meeting all of you this weekend! Kevin

Save a slot for me. Not sure what pattern I'll come up with.......maybe hard to find something as squirrley as last years Minnie Mousie Muddler, but I've got the time and plenty of vintage hooks that need to be used! Kevin

NICE ASH!!!! Looks like a sweet boat! That's pretty exciting! Thanks for sharing the photo's Kevin

I am very impressed with your Beatle knowledge! And yes, huge Neil Young fan here too! However, I don't think that the thread needs to be moved to the music forum so much..................it needs to be moved to a gravel bar with a campfire and a few cold ones close at hand!

Amen, Brother! I'm with you 100%! I too, adore all four and I mean no disrespect towards George and his songwriting accomplishments. I feel that he did blossom into one of the best songwriters of the 20th century, of course when you have mentor's like Lennon and McCartney, you are destined for greatness! I mean really, look at Ringo, "Photograph" is one of my all time favorite songs, not to mention "Octopus' Garden". I just feel that with George being the youngest of the four and slightly in awe of the greatness of the songsmith's he was surrounded by, as an aspiring songwriter (not that I am comparing myself to any of the four by any means) confidence would take a back seat. I remember reading a quote from John, maybe I viewed it on one of the many film rolls, something of the nature in the direction towards Paul, during the Let It Be era "George has become our best songwriter." Granted, afterwards, all four continued to crank out many audible masterpieces. John: "Working Class Hero", "Watching the Wheels", "Jealous Guy", "Woman", "God" and of course, dare I mention "Imagine". Paul: The good majority of Paul's Post Beatle hits were with Wings, but I still get goose bumps and, depending on the mood, may come to tears every time I hear "Here Today" and "The End of the End". George: Yes, I agree, All Things Must Pass is friggin' awesome! Just the sight of the Album cover puts me in a mood. My Brother plays a wicked version of "Isn't a Pity" that just sends chills down my spine every time I hear it! Ringo: Well, ya just gotta love Ringo. "It Don't Come Easy", written with George, post Beatle era, is a fantastic song! And not too far back he did a song called "La Di Da" that I proclaim is a very witty, very catchy tune. Now at this point, I am pretty sure that I have accomplished another inebriated, incoherent ramble. So, therefore, I apologize! Kevin P.S. Yes I admit my guilt, I have unintentionally Hijacked this thread! So Sorry!

Blame Paul for his type "A" personality. Blame John for not standing up to Paul and instead, finding a skape goat in a young Japanese artist. Blame George for not being confident enough in his song writing skills at the time or persistant enough with John and Paul. Blame Ringo for not upping the dose of insecticide he may have tried on Yoko. (I think he may have disguised it as hairspray.....no chance of her using that!) Blame me for hijacking this thread! (Not guilty!) But in the end, isn't it just so much more fun to blame Yoko?

My heart goes out for you Brother! Hang in there and let me know if there is anything I can do. Kevin

Awesome report! Thanks for sharing! What is it with Texan's and Miller Lite, anyway? (no offense if your from Texas and you know better.)

OK. I'm not a meteorologist, biologist or entomologist. But I do know that those are not Japanese Beetles. They are also not Lady Bugs. I am quite sure that they are Asian Lady Beetles. Here's some photo's........... Lady Bug. Japanese Beetle. Asian Lady Beetles. Japanese Beatle Breaker Upper (the one on the left.) Not one to nit pick, though. Kevin

Got the day off. Will definately be there. I think we have room in the wagon for one more if anyone else in Springfield wants a ride. Flysmallie is buying the gas! Kevin

Yep, that's the one! So I got my work schedule for the next few months and I have the day off for RR. I'm sure we can make it back by 5P. Give me shout and we'll iron out the details. Chris, I look forward to meeting you..........somewhere around Aurora, you will propably be asking yourself what you have gotten yourself into riding with this group! Kevin

Provided the two of you can contain your "mancrush"...........I would be willing to man the wheel in my vintage AMC 4WD (that is if Ronnie takes care of the fuel charges!) We can carry 5 large men and gear if anyone else wants to jump in. Kevin

Lookin' like I might be able to swing it! I'll find out Monday what my November schedule looks like, if I have the day off............I'll be there!

ASSapolooza 2009! Where should it be? Right close to Beaver Creek? Or, south of the Sac River? Somewhere close to Licking, Missouri.......perhaps? All roads lead to Climax Springs! This thread will surely be yanked soon!

Heeeheee! That is great!

Phil, since we are here it makes me wonder who is member number 1? You are number 2.....the three Brian's (Sloss, Wise and Shaffer) are in the top ten and DanO is number 11. Is there a "Seniority" list we can access? Just curious. .........OK, a little poking and I found it is a guy that goes by "admin"...........but he hasn't posted in quite a while............Phil, you're number 1 in my books!

Not at all.........................You mentioned you like Bluegrass music............right?

So I hosted a rainbow pride day at your favorite fishing hole and you still hold a grudge? Don't you remember that I invited you as the Grand Marshall? I thought you would be honored!

Count me in! SMJ, we could car pool. With a trip to Lowe's, I can do a quick modification to the rack on the wagon and we can fit two boats on top!............or if Eric doesn't show then we'll float anyway in my 14 footer and I'll buy the beer and give you advice on credit card fraud!

I'd be thrilled to show you around. Let me know when you wanna go and we'll make it happen. Of course, it's probably been a couple of decades since two dudes have fished Crane, both using Glass rods!