laker67

Marty, I'm sorry I'm just now reading this. Hope this is behind you and there were no lasting repercussions. Sandy

Cute little buggers!

I'll be eagerly awating my care package, Jeff

Is there anything else? Asking for a friend

In case y'all need help on taking fish pics when nobody is around

@foghorn You know what I meant. And that gray hair and goatee just makes you the handsomest guy on the creek (now) ❤️

It would be really interesting to compare the numbers. If Rick were guessing, you'd be way ahead of him. But then he never considered himself that great a fisherman. You were, in his book, the GOAT.

Long before Laker had his "serious" cancers, probably around age 55, he had his first squamous cell carcinoma on his arm. He rarely wore sunscreen back then because he worked outside a lot. The first one the removed was fairly deep. From that point on it was a routine visit to the dermatologist to freeze or remove squamous and basal cancers, and one behind his ear included a MOHS treatment. For the most part, it made him a believer in sunscreen. When his hair thinned out a lot, he started wearing a gaiter.

Just means the good Lord isn't through with you yet. Prayers for continued strength and no more cancers! Just realized this was an older post.

@trythisonemv Getting a jump on holiday baking

@MrGiggles Burned out is something Laker67 would never have uttered That's a first LOL.

@trythisonemv You need to get down here and help me replenish my crappie supply.

@trythisonemv Um, how about you saving some fishing time for your auntie???!!!!

@fishinwrench Thank goodness some of us see through the crust to the beauty inside

@fishinwrench I'm not quite as rough around the edges as Beth. But I have a lot of her grit.

Ok, gotta add 2 cents here. I consider myself a connoisseur of cowboys. If you aren't one, you may as well not wear the boots. We can spot a poser after about two steps. Unless he's working, a cowboy's boots are polished. If he's not working, his Wranglers (not Levis) are creased. He removes cover at the table and during prayer or the National Anthem. He always says yes, maam, and holds doors for the ladies. And most can two-step. I've never heard a cowboy say he wanted to trade his boots for regular shoes. Rick never wore the boots, but he had a cowboy heart. Gotta love 'em ❤️ P.S. I have a pair of black cowboy boots size 8D (ladies) if anyone can use them.

I don't know why that couldn't have been done with a blood test? I mean I'm sure the deer wouldn't have objected.

@Foghorn No. I can't get motivated. I think tying is gonna be pretty emotional.

@Quillback I did make that cake. While I'm not a great chef, desserts are my specialty. I will not EVER try to compete the DJ's wife's cheese cake however. Hopefully it won't be a year before we meet again. I honor of Rick, I promise to start bringing snacks to share at the pavillion. So if you see a bowl unattended, you can assume (if it's yummy) that I brought something ❤️ And of course, I'll have to bring a carafe of coffee

@Foghorn I do make a mean OR cookie. Perhaps next time you and I fish ❤️

I have a banana pudding recipe that's like crack. Next time. Sandy

First I want to thank the Lilleys for making this event possible--my first of the kind. I am already excited to go to the next one. Great people, wonderful food, and the accommodations are top notch! I fished Friday and Saturday for about an hour and a half, with about the same results. Both days in #2 outlet. Friday, I caught several fish, maybe more than most fishing in the outlet, and had someone ask what I was using. The answer is always the same (Rick's standard reply), "Any color as long as it's gray." Saturday I was amazed to have the outlet to myself for quite a while. I caught 6-8 fish each day, the biggest each day was 2 1/4-2 1/2 pounds (sorry inches are like metric to me--it's gonna take a while). No photos this trip, didn't take my camera with me. I look forward to seeing you all on the creek in warmer weather ❤️

Happy birthday, Bill!!

@Terrierman Is that a list of things you need brought? I have a (small) chimney, tongs, spatula, and I have a 24 pack of water. Can I bring any or all of that? Sandy

@Phil Lilley @Quillback Take my +2 off. Looks like Alex and Abby have work conflicts now. Sandy