Introducing a true apex predator fish to Taneycomo

[Chief Grey Bear]

We all have opinions and I respect that...least we're still allowed that priveledge.

bm

I don't have a problem with opinions. Now blatantly tossing out accusations is a horse of a different color.

It's no secret that you have huge distaste for the MDC, and imo toss out accusations about them like candy for trick or treat. Just an opinion.

[brownieman]

Maybe your opinion would change a little, maybe not, but if you could see the things my eyes have seen which apparantly they haven't our opinions will just have to differ and thats ok...be pretty boring if we all agreed on everything, ya know.

bm

[Chief Grey Bear]

I have stated on many occasions that I don't agree with everything they do or don't do. But as you have stated yourself, we have as good or better than any other state. Do you think that would be the case if they didn't have the budget they do?

Since you have viewed the balance sheets, just how many millions are they profiting after expences every year?

Nothing against you personally bm, but if you are going to keep accusing them of ripping us off and profiting millions, I have to ask you to provide some facts.

[brownieman]

I have stated on many occasions that I don't agree with everything they do or don't do. But as you have stated yourself, we have as good or better than any other state. Do you think that would be the case if they didn't have the budget they do?

Since you have viewed the balance sheets, just how many millions are they profiting after expences every year?

Nothing against you personally bm, but if you are going to keep accusing them of ripping us off and profiting millions, I have to ask you to provide some facts.

CB,

I would be glad to discuss face to face the things I've seen, to me seeing is believing and I'm not saying we're ripped off just saying imo money could be much more wisely used.

IMO one has to witness things to truely believe and often such things are well supressed, no company or business allows these things to go public unless exposed and their better be facts to back it up and that aint gonna happen on a public forum and you know why.

Seeing is believing and I have seen...it's obvious you have not...understandable.

bm

[Chief Grey Bear]

I think you're starting to crawdad a little bm. If you are going to berate the MDC in a public forum, you should also present your facts in the same forum if asked.

Please enlighten me on what you claim to have seen? Surely that is not a secret.

The only thing that is obvious is that we differ on this issue.

[brownieman]

Nothing personal towards you either CB so think what you must...we'll just have to differ on opinions here...maybe someday we'll discuss it over a fishing trip in the same hollar sometime.

You have to watch what is said in public...some have learned the hard way, I for one choose not to, lol.

bm

[Chief Grey Bear]

Well, I do have email.

I just don't think I would feel right in constantly making accusations about an entity in a public forum then refuse to provide facts all the while enjoying the facilites provided by said entity.

So when are we gonna get this fishing trip going?

[brownieman]

I agree CB...that would not be right by me either...believe me I give credit where deserving but I'll gig where needed also. We in Mo. are more fortunate than most, I realize this.

Come fall we'll try to hook up...don't fish much anymore during the summer...I'd rather fish when the weather beats most back.

bm

[Chief Grey Bear]

I would love to believe you bm, but have yet to see anything near praise.

If this heat ain't beating back the boys nothing will. The young'un and I have been doing very well. Nothing huge but high numbers in the creeks. Head on over this way and I will treat you great fishing in a cool creek.

[brownieman]

I would love to believe you bm, but have yet to see anything near praise.

If this heat ain't beating back the boys nothing will. The young'un and I have been doing very well. Nothing huge but high numbers in the creeks. Head on over this way and I will treat you great fishing in a cool creek.

CB,

There are many things, too numerous to mention, as far as outdoor opportunities the dept. has provided.

My numbers days are long past, I desire the HUGE memories as far as fishing. Nothing takes all else away, including pain, as much as a BIG fish bending my rod...one of the few things that puts me 'in the moment' so to speak.

They have been responsible for tons of good things over the years, I'll give credit for that but imo some things that go on now could be approached in a much more efficient manner. I expect no one to believe me because it's just talk to some which is cheap or looked at as another opinion of which we are each entitled...actions prove themselves. Things I have witnessed is all I can go by, I hold no faith in rumors and the only pictures of such are in my mind...I reckon this is the case with most, I would hope anyway.

Due to medical problems I am having very much limits my 'fun time' at this point and I for one cannot take the heat nor do I like being crowded. I have to pick and choose wisely when and what I get to do plus I'm financially not in a good place at the moment, it costs to play...sucks but that is the way it is.

When I do get to play a little I pay for it dearly...my physical activities are very limited but I refuse to lay down and let it beat me.

Enjoy your time and kids...it's priceless. Someday your kids will be grown and I hope your health holds up better than mine has...it's not a very good place to be so take advantage or it for you may not have it one day which is something I would wish on no one.

bm