Moderators -- Bruce , Bill , Eric , Dave & Theo



2 pics of Forum members some in 1 pic but not in the other.





The following are a few thoughts about the some of the PB forum members. Not about what they know about ponds nor about the other outstanding folks there (vendors , speakers and non-forum attendees) nor about the info exchanged. I know I will leave something out (lots I am sure) and after my brain clears I will try round 2. Please others join in this and help me out !! No order to this just random thoughts about this awesome PB family.

Bob Lusk -- At one point on Sat (mid day) during a break out session while there was a short lull in activity in the main room Bob came back to the PB booth (next to Moderator's booth) . He sat down and was overwhelmed and awed by the outpouring , emotion , passion and scope of how the the event unfolded. When your efforts result in an accomplishment that exceeds your best dreams by 10 fold ,because so many have given so much, one becomes shocked by the magnitude of the event and the magic of the moment.

Debbie and the PB staff -- beyond comparison and a big reason why the magic of the event unfolded.

Theo -- the brother you always wanted. The real reason he does what he does is he cares about you !!

George -- As an 82 year old cancer survivor he worked on tying and teaching about flies and life until his hands hurt. We had to stop him from doing more. You want a hero - look there.

Bruce -- This is who you want for your best friend. Solid as a rock and much more than you imagined , even when you had high expectations.

Dave D. -- When George was sick in the hospital Dave took George a PB hat. It helped George through the fight. George wanted to help out Dave Willis' students so he got the moderators to sign his PB hat and donated it to the auction (over $200 IIRC). Dave knew how much that hat meant to George so he bought another one and got all George's PB friends to sign it and presented it to George at the podium in front of the entire conference. Dave gave up a weekend with his partner to be with us.

Bill C. -- An amazing guy with a sense of humor to match Theo's. Always helping , always teaching, encouraging you to reach for the stars in your journey to learning. The coach you always looked to in your striving to improve.

Greg G. -- It took a strong and brave man to stand at the front and relate to the crowd how his friends on the forum helped him when he was struggling to have a family. Prayers answered. I am proud of you Greg.

Sunil -- An effort beyond the call of duty to help arrange for us all have the chance to visit and network and build the real ties that bind this family. Good job with a difficult task.

Ed -- Sunshine and energy in a bottle. What a great personality and a truly nice guy.

Todd -- A Herculean effort to bring us live fish to watch . They added a lot and the risk you took speaks volumes about how much you care.

Eastland -- Thanks for sharing your dad with us . You guys are a joy and brightened the day.

Chad F. --- Bob you are lucky to have him on your team. He sure helped us moderators out - a lot.

A start more later.