Just to say hello

Post by **Pints** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 9:09 am

I guess it is about time I said hello. I have lurked in the background for a while now, getting the feel of the aboard. I big thank you to fish hawk and the moderators. This is a superior board compared to â€œthe othersâ€, and the members who contribute make this site the success it is.

I wish to thank my 8 year old grandson for getting me back into fishing this year, after a lull of many, many years. It has been a great experience taking him out and teaching him to fish; plus reminding me of what a fantastic and relaxing pastime fishing is.

Since, I donâ€™t have a boat, shore fishing is our means of angling. However, after reading some of the past posts by members of this board. I have picked up several locations for us to try next year. A big thank you again to the members of this board.

To continue with my ramble, I had the opportunity to visit Paddletales on Saturday. I only had time for a short visit, and could not stay for the fine vittles being prepared. I loved the place. Quality equipment, and friendly knowledgeable staff. Stores like this are a blessing. Congratulations to Ed for a job well done. The fact that there were reps from some of his suppliers, is a testimony to Edâ€™s integrity, and respect earned from these people. I must try to make a Thursday evening gathering sometime.

Thanks for the opportunity to babble.

LarryS
Ottawa

Post by **Canadian Bacon** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 9:28 am

Welcome LarryS...and yes Ed is a gret guy who puts on a great show and has a great staff..
Lets see if we can't get you and your grandchild out in a boat or two next season...

Post by **Pints** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 9:50 am

That would be great, I would like for him to catch something of a respectable size. Thank God for Dow's Lake and the multitude of panfish this summer, it was exciting to see him catch his first fish, and they are so plentiful, that it kept his interest up.

Post by **wolfe** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 10:29 am

Welcome, LarryS; I hope you have lots of fun times fishing with your grandson in the years ahead!

W.

Post by **Joisey Joe** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 11:00 am

Glad to see a "lurker" come out of the shadows, welcome aboard Larry!

Post by **Pints** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 12:53 pm

Thanks for the welcome. I certainly am looking forward to many years of fishing with my grandson. Grandsons, actually, he has two younger brothers, on just turned 4 and the other one is 17 months. Looks like a bright fishing future ahead for me.

Post by **big-o** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 3:59 pm

Hey LarryS

Welcome to the fish-hawk commuinity, It's good to see a lurker come out of the closet

, i think you will find almost all the info you will need to have a successful days fishing here, on shore or in a boat,

Post by **Wall-I-Guy** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 7:01 pm

Welcome aboard LarryS,

We're a pretty tame bunch! Well, on the board anyway

Post by **Bobber** » Mon Nov 29, 2004 7:37 pm

Hey LarryS,

On behalf of Fishhawk, myself, and the entire Hawk Talk community of anglers, welcome to the site. I always love to hear new people joining and enjoying the conversations that go on in here. Great to hear about you fishing with your grandson. That's what it's really all about.

Take care and I look forward to your post.

Post by **Pints** » Tue Nov 30, 2004 7:18 am

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

Post by **Fishhawk** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 6:23 pm

Welcome to Hawk Talk LarryS. Its great to see that you get what this place is all about.

Post by **SALMON** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 9:08 pm

Going to have to start a junior hawk talk soon with all the kids grabbing rods..