Posted: 08/08/2010 at 10:15pm | IP Logged

Well Rick (rickdb1) sent me his pics, so I'm gonna post them all here for everyone to enjoy (or boo me) , and get around to adding some text to some of the photo's later. Calling this spread the hotel.

Posted: 08/08/2010 at 10:37pm | IP Logged

This spread is called cruising.

Posted: 08/08/2010 at 10:40pm | IP Logged

This spread is called swimming.

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Posted: 08/08/2010 at 11:25pm | IP Logged

This spread is called Dinner which was Friday night at the Bretz Wildlife.

Its got me

Hey gator, gimme back that shrimp skewer!

Darren (darrklim2) and his dad Marty

From left side front to rear - Debbie (Rick aka rickdb1's wife), rickdb1 (Rick), Ty (Mr. Diesel), Leslie (Sean's girlfriend), Sean (Goldome14). From right side front to rear (as they appear in pic), Sherri (countrygirl and my wife), Charles (wildcat dude), Marty (Darren's dad) and Darren (darrklim2).

Rick getting evidence that I do on a few occasions drink - and only Heinenken when I do (usually 2 for my birthday, 2 on wife's birthday, 2 on our anniversary leaving 6 to spare for the rest of the year). I think last year I didn't have any at all. I never ever drink 3 at any one time  and if I drink 2, my wife drives us wherever - don't believe in drinking more than one and driving anything. I've pulled two many busted bodies out and I could curl your hair if you get me started.

Posted: 08/08/2010 at 11:45pm | IP Logged

Next spread is called Wildcat Dude's tow #2. 1st time was by Brian (briankinley2004) when I ran out of gas at the Arkansas Get-Together, but at least this time I was at the dock when it died (bad starter - replacement on the way). So these pics like the others above are from Rick's view from his boat towing me. I also gotta say again, he and his wife Debbie, along with Marty and Darren (darrklim2) did a fantastic job and Rick seems to always be prepared for just about anything to help anyone around him plus he guided my pontoon right up onto my trailer even though other people kept cutting in and getting in the way - SUPER GREAT JOB. So here's my tow of shame again

crew hard at working trying to save the starter and get it going again.

However it was a lost cause and Rick is towing me to the launch area so we can get it back on the trailer. My wife did a great job of getting the trailer in position and backing in the water all by herself - great job - I was proud of her. I gotta teach her to drive the boat.  Everyone eventually knew that I had some medical issues as I got overheated and my blood sugar dropped out on me after the cruise. I had started shaking but it was too late, but thought I was good since blood sugar tested at 72, but evidently it dropped as I past out once I got to the sofa in the lobby area and it took a while for my wife to revive me. Rick and Debbie helped my wife and Debbie said my wife was very calm while she prepped stuff to get me concious again (warm water and sugar since I couldn't chew my sugar tabs). I was good to go 15-20 minutes later but boy it was HOT but not as hot as home was. Thanks Rick and Debbie (who went and got me orange juice from McDonalds).

and here's my boat (bimini up), Goldome14's 28ft boat and rickdb1's boat in the rental slips

Posted: 08/08/2010 at 11:54pm | IP Logged

This spread is called the Wise Tour.

Posted: 08/09/2010 at 12:15am | IP Logged

This spread is called Catering. Its pics from Rick's camera of our Saturday night feast and gathering of great friends. It was really nice to finally meet others whom we've only texted back and forth on this forum or through emails. Someday I hope to actually meet other members of the forum team Jenn (peppyjd) and Woody along with any other members who will be where they are .

Ice cream cake was YUMMMY

Posted: 08/09/2010 at 12:16pm | IP Logged

Looks like a great time was had by all, even with the engine troubles!  Hey Charles, any idea what that 'Do not touch the animals' sign means?  Nah, I guess not. 

I'm hoping I get to meet up with everyone one of these days myself.

Posted: 08/09/2010 at 1:21pm | IP Logged

That sign was probably just for the tourist.

Posted: 08/09/2010 at 7:00pm | IP Logged

Agree that it was a great get together. Meeting everyone, though many were new acquaintances to me, it was more like getting together with old friends. It was so nice meeting everyone!! I had a great time folks!!! We have to do this get-together again.

Posted: 08/10/2010 at 12:04am | IP Logged

Looks like a good time!

No tow of shame WildcatDude, We have all 'been there, got the tee shirt, didn't like it.' But let the record show the countrygirl has you in her periphel vision with that beer in hand. LOL Great that you all could get together.   Hooah