Darren.

Congrats! Ok, is it me, or is there a glitch in the forum matrix today? I'm not seeing pictures (did yesterday). They're showing up as xxxxx.jpg and when clicked, the box shows up where they should be, but they're not there...

Congrats!

This is too true. I'm not a fan of tanking in general, and if the tank is for a guy who doesn't want to play for say, Bills or Jets, then that guy (if it is Darnold) might just go back to school for another year to avoid them. That means the tank is a gamble that may or may not pay off. Jim Kelly didn't want to play for Buff originally and went to the Houston Gamblers, Jersey Generals until USFL went bust. Bills still owned his rights and the rest is history. Buff has a lot of top round picks for next year, so should be able to move around without tanking. But what do I know...

Let's go ... buffalo I grow weary, but am still a fan. I hope this isn't a tank season, but getting rid of key players for ... less than key players isn't exactly encouraging. Tyrod seems to be set up to fail...or trade as the West Coast offense isn't his speciality. Maybe we're being played and the Bills will rout the Eastern Conf. Or maybe they'll be racing the Jets to the bottom for Sam D. Either way, it is tiring for this old Bills fan who went to playoff and conference title games in the glorious-but-0- so-sad-90s.

Looks good overall, text a tad better, some lines and boxes have thicker padding, etc. Good changes. As for all the detailed nuances, I personally prefer simplicity, but I predict it will grow on me! One thing that I would like to see @Glenn, but not sure it is possible, is when a convo gets locked, if the black dialog graphic to the left of said convo became that of a lock, indicating thread closed to further comments.

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Congrats! Man, that second pic is a gal with a looong body! Gonna grow up big and fat just like her momma in the first pic!

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Indeed. Looks terrifying if the current GFS is on - which brings her as a Cat 4/5 into OBX and Hampton Roads. But Dave thinks that's absurd. Sure hope he's right! Dave is a bit more professional in your link than he was on his FB page, LOL. Said something about monkeys flying out his a**...

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Welcome aboard!

Fishing from a kayak...or not...wind can be a pain. Yes, I've learned to "use the wind" but too often the wind is against where my spots are...!

Can't agree more with @J Francho about seat time. Best if you can get that on the water, but if not, get it in the store (which is what I did). I tried many different yaks and it came down to the Wilderness Systems Commander and the Native Ultimate 12. I ended up with the Ultimate simply because it was a better feeling sit/stand for me than the Commander. Both are fine kayaks. If you are looking for propulsion, Hobie and Native are the earliest adopters, but major players are releasing models every year. Again, sit in. You may like the Propel system better than the Mirage Drive...or vice versa. Or you may decide you'd rather put an electric motor on (like I did).

Thrillsville. We've got a soccer tourney in Richmond Sat/Sun, and a son who's being recruited for soccer going to visit said college out in western VA over Fri/Sat. Looks to be a swell weekend.

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My Chronarch 50e and a 6'6" ML Carbonlite loads up extremely well and will cast soft plastics like 4.75" Zoom Finesse worms, 3" Stick-Os, etc. It took me while of casting in my yard to dial in the distance. I'd cast, walk it of or run a long tape measure. That said, casting distance for me is great from my kayak, not sure I'd be as happy from shore.

Another Mac guy here; however, if you don't want refurbs or used models, consider a Chromebook. You can come in way under your $600 budget with $$ left over for fishing gear!!

Welcome aboard! Easy solution is to buy some spinning rods to accompany the BG reels. Other solution, buy a baitcaster(s). Issue being that you'll need to really practice the art before using as it can and will be a nightmare until you learn. I'd just buy some spinning rods. Good luck!

She's a beaut! Congrats!

Be safe, y'all, and may the flood waters quickly recede! Thoughts and prayers with ya! Got family in the Houston area!

Mountain biking with my boys Guitar (acoustic) though I've not picked up my Taylor in a long time...

For me, "good ol' days" are days of memories catching fish with my Dad, my boys. Catching my PB was a "good ol' day", too! That day I slayed several 5 and 6 pounders under a flooded bridge was one. Another one was recent when my 2nd son and I were yaking back to the dock and he says "dad, can I troll a frog?" I said, "sure, why not! I doubt you'll catch anything, though." Next thing you know, he's screaming, I caught one!! That was a good ol day for me. Oh, I was towing him with my e-kayak.

Junebug Watermelon magic Green pumpkin black flake Watermelon red-flake Two-tone plastics like GP and Watermelon, best of both

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Hurricanes are the opposite of a good time. Hampton Roads of VA has seen its share. Hope our Texas friends weather this one out safely. Hope they've gotten out of harm's way, but if they stayed, may they be safe and sound.