Wow, what a time ! Gary & Dave really did it up right ! Thanks Eric & Larry for flying in, it was great to meet you and your input was critical. Bob & Mike make a great team and came in geared up to discuss anything. Free refreshments, lunch, conference room, caps, coffee mugs...the meeting was a huge success. Most of all, I found it invaluable to have Mr. Lusk at our fingertips...for any question, idea, or most of all advice.

The only downside was realizing what we all take for granted. Bob Lusk, this board, and the magazine all in jeopardy...He is already making it "big time" and rubbing elbows with the cream of the crop. (seems they don't fish well, and need advice too !) \:\) Let's just hope he remembers his roots !

Thank you Bob for taking the time to attend, I'm still digesting most of your information and already have new ideas to push my pond to the limit ! Most of all, it was great to have you available for 1 on 1 questions.

Gary, you have a lot of power to pull that one off, my Pond Boss hat is off to you my friend !