Bob and Mike on the go.



Willis , Cornwell , Mitchell and Slipke



Bruce and Jim Kientz w/Ray Scott's



Ed , Dave , Cecil and Todd at PB dinner.



George , Theo and Bruce at Moderators' booth.



Kathy and Dianne w/PB




More thoughts on PB people.

Dave -- Tentmaker -- the best offer I had -- room at his house , him as chauffeur and personal guide and a trip to the Farm/hatchery. Only a PB friend would make an unconditional offer like that.

Cecil -- The extraordinary effort in helping others get to Dallas and home is a testament to quality and strength of character. I am determined to catch a fish that qualifies for a posting on the pond trophy board.


Sue C -- Effervescent personality and smile who took time away from her booth to listen to my crazy idea. Thanks Sue !!

Norm -- A classic gentleman of the old school with a heart as big as the prairie and a history of caring and helping just a big. He has walked in the shoes of the Good Samaritan.

FMc B -- A sense of caring and place in a man who can bring rain with a dance and laughter with a smile.

Al & David (ah & da vatsa) -- Al principled , and a stand up guy (we should have visited more) but am I ever glad you brought David with you. Al should have a smile as big as Texas having a son like David. I don't think I have ever met a young man with as much potential and the character to match !!

Ted -- Took the time and effort to help and find me just the info and pics I needed for the slide show. A friend who has been available and helping me from prior to Atlanta.

Cary -- Went way beyond the call of duty to get there and help many with a smile and the personal touch of a professional .

RJones/FT -- Thanks for the pics of your ponds and for being there with your support even when you were under the weather.

Doc Runkle -- A passion for ponds as good as his care for his patients. If I need a surgeon I hope you are available.

Randy E -- Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement from Atlanta until now. A great supporter of PB for a long time.

Cody S. -- Quiet and strong support from a long way back . Thanks for your support from the first meeting at DFW to now.

James H & Larry H / Fishinglth -- the sprit of learning award for learning to make pellet flies and then making them. You guys may be the only ones who actually tied flies other than George.

Dr. Bob G. --- Thanks for sharing the pics of your oxbow lake and for the commitment to fix it the right way. A beautiful thought and sight.

Chris S -- Study hard and keep after those dreams of fisheries and hatcheries to come.


For all those I did not get to speak to I apologize . I had hopes of doing better and you guys have first call next time. As I knew it would , the time flew by like a comet and left me dazed and in awe of this family of friends along the journey.