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George and I just rolled in from a "play day", after we were both told to get out of the house by our better half's. We hit both our places, and it was a fun day. What was neat about this, other than the fellowship and a great lunch, was cussing and discussing our different, but same plans. George convinced me to start a grow out pond from a unused pond that I had other plans for. Much like our East TX get together, new and different eyes really make pond ownership fun. We talked about water, habitat, forage, and even got a little fishing time in. And, don't believe for a minute that pond raised hybrid stripers can't thrive in the TX heat. It was a great day, and here's a few pics..  George on "his" point.  My current forage pond.  New grow out pond.  One of George's babies.
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What a day! Having friends like Al and Brian picking me up and treating me to great pond field trips and fantatic fellowship. I'm a lucky guy! Al is just being modest showing photos of his ponds! Below photos show his real "showplace" 11 acre LAKE:    Al on my "puddle"....  
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You guys are gonna spoil that old goat.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Dave, you guys started it! I had to keep hiding his cane just to keep up with him.
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Good for you - glad y'all had a fun day!!!
Just do it...
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Hey, I did not get an invite  What gives???????? All be cause I have a job, really.......
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A dry fly catches no fish
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You were there in Spirit my friend....you were there - your ears were burning! You two guys have LAKES! 
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George is right Brian. We toasted you with our Ensure, as we discussed our early morning walks around the mall, and driving 60 in the passing lane. I'm still working on the leaving the blinker on for 10 miles, but I'll get it.
This retirement gig is top notch.
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sounds like a fun, educational day...
and the weather was pretty darn nice too.
ya'll both have some gorgeous ponds.
Fishing has never been about the fish....
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Mark, you got to get in this deal too.
All senior comedy aside, I thought a lot about yesterday and our get together last month.
I think what this all boils down to is sharing. We tend to focus on our own places, and forget that visiting other places gives us new ideas, better friends, and a local support group.
Mark, say you needed help with a pond project. I'd be happy to help, and learn something new along the way. When I start the solar aeration project, I've got do's and dont's that Brian's already been through.
Whether you've got a stock tank, or a 40 acre lake, sharing makes it better. Unfortunately, George and I can't show you the super secret senior handshake, but we'll be there if you need a helpful hand.
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I have never been toasted with Ensure before. Please tell me it was spiked, lie if you have to.... 
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I am guessing Prune Juice.
"I love living. I have some problems with my life, but living is the best thing they've come up with so far." � Neil Simon,
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"I have never been toasted with Ensure before. Please tell me it was spiked, lie if you have to...."
Awesome! Chalk one up for the art of written wit!
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
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Laugh if you all want to, George and I will be sleeping in Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday...
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Sleep in until 4:35AM? or 4:40AM? Thanks Sunil, it is all in fun!!!!!
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Brian
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Try not to be THAT 10%
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Yeah, I thought all you 'older' cats just woke up early anyways 'cause you couldn't sleep in!
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
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I'm so giving your names and addresses to the AARP Defense League.
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I'm not scared
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N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds
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