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I love to watch Alone. Don’t watch a ton of tv, but I’ll watch that one. Those folks have some amazing skills. Didn’t realize a new season had started. I always think “I don’t mind being alone whatsoever, sometimes actually prefer it. Then I remember that what ever skills I had were learned in Army basic training in 1978, I’m 66 now and have forgotten the vast majority of those skills.” For what it’s worth, I do have a fire starter around here somewhere.

Sorry that I haven’t been keeping up. Been working on a punch list for a house that we’ve sold. @Jar11591, @Glenn and everyone else that has lost a furry family member, I am so very sorry for your losses. Like someone has already stated, “It’s the price we pay…..” I truly believe that. Even though I do have another dog, she’s 13 now, I miss my Homer to this very day. He’s been gone since 2019. I know he’s waiting for me. Just as I know that Coco, Bella, Cassidy, Kaya and KC and the pets of others are waiting for them. d**n, I loved Homer.

I’m so sorry @Jar11591, it’s never easy to go down that road. Like @12poundbass said, “unlimited treats are a plus.”

I remember reading about it in middle school back in the early 70’s. Pretty sure it was in a book. Don’t remember if it was a book about the Thresher, or it was a book about naval tragedies. It’s held my interest ever since.

Thank you for posting this. I was thinking about the Thresher and her crew just last week.

Great news! Thank you for the update.

Thank you for posting this @BigAngus752. As a retired LEO myself, I concur.

I agree with @FLYING HIGH, stay in the room and love on your pet until the very end. It’s hard, I’ve had to do it before but it’s the absolute least I could do for a pet that was loyal to me to their end. I’ve had several that I miss to this very day. I wouldn’t take anything for the memories and pictures that I have. I wish you good luck @Jar11591 and Coco.

I’ve got a 13 year old yellow lab mix. Last summer she started stumbling and falling. Started laying around, not eating or drinking on her own. She would eat, but only if I hand fed her. She let me give her water if I squeezed a wet washcloth over her mouth, hope that makes sense. We all thought that it was time to say goodbye. Took her to the veterinarian, he wanted to check her out before doing the deed. Turns out she developed a severe case of vertigo. In dogs it’s called something else but I don’t remember. Antibiotics for a week, a meclezine if needed. She’s doing great. All of that to say if your girl is eating, drinking, pooping and peeing and her pain can be managed, it’s probably not time. Your veterinarian will hopefully know what’s best.

Sorry for your family’s loss @HawkeyeSmallie. I’m a dog and cat guy myself. It’s so hard to say goodbye to a loved one. Rest in Peace Bob.

Congratulations to Tennessee’s Dylan Nutt!!! Love seeing an angler from the Federation win.

Every interaction that I’ve ever had with “The Mustache” has always been above board and professional. Really enjoyed meeting him and his wife at the 2019 B.A.S.S. Classic in Knoxville. He’s a great guy.

If you haven’t gone to BPS yet, look at a Carbonlite Techniques series “super finesse spinning rod. I’ve got one and really like it. Got a BPS Platinum series reel on it. You’ll get $30.00 trade in for your Ugly Stick.

@Swamp Girl, I have several of Kim Trevathan’s books, all excellent reads. Padding the Tennessee River that you referenced, Coldhearted River, where he paddled the length of the Cumberland River and Liminal Zones. I truly enjoyed reading each book.

I guess I’m both. All of my tackle, rods, reels and even my boat are tools. I take excellent care of everything. Crack open any reel I own and I guarantee you that it will look brand new. Rod covers on all rods, reel covers on all reels. All of that said, if a reel gets scratched it just gets scratched. Same thing with my boat, it’s camo painted aluminum.

Got mine today.

Buy a Bass Pro Shop Crankin’ Stick and the reel of your choice. For me it’s the BPS Platinum series reels. You won’t find a better cranking rod.

Folks have been tossing rocks into lakes and rivers forever, done it myself more times than I can count. Why? Heck, that’s a great question. I don’t have an answer. Doing it around people who are fishing is just plain rude behavior.

Gus McCray, Lonesome Dove Rest in Peace

For me, it’s all about being out in God’s creation. Gave up tournament fishing years ago, no scales in the boat. Don’t misunderstand, I love catching bass, especially big bass. I’m just more into gratitude and being thankful for the outdoors. Kinda like Henry David Thoreau said, “Many men (and women) fish all their lives without knowing it isn’t the fish they are after.” Forgive me if I didn’t hit the quote exactly.

Lonesome Dove Tombstone

So glad the B.A.S.S. Elites back in action!

4 lb BPS Excel for me.

I have used the trade in many times to up grade rods and reels. All of my gear is top of the line now and I take very good care of it so I won’t be using the trade in program this year.

I started to count mine once, stopped when I got to 75 lipless cranks. Decided that I really don’t want to know. That was years ago. Heaven only knows what I’ve got now.