Well, we have seen some considerable growth here this year.  We see this every year but this yr seems to have given us quite a few very active newer members.  

With 2007 coming to a close, I just wanted to take a second to say "Thanks" to all the new folks for choosing BR.

As the family grows,  our connections and contacts Grow.  We learn more and we make lots of new friends.  

So a general "Welcome Aboard" is in order.  I look forward to meeting all the new family members that 2008 brings us but also look forward to seeing many of you 2007 guys becoming senior members.

Thanks again for making BR your home  

Thanks Russ. This is a great place. I've learned alot, from reading articles and from advice on the forum. There's alot of cool people here, some of who I've made friends with. Others I look forward to getting to know better. I know I'm alot different from your average fisherman, but I really enjoy the sport and accept everyones differences as I hope they do mine.

Now if this weather would just warm up, I could upload a new PB for my avatar instead of this ugly gorilla.  ;D

not handsum lik me, huh?

dat lok alot lik mi granddaddy.

not handsum lik me, huh?

dat lok alot lik mi granddaddy.

;D ;D ;D ;D

You guys must be related. The Bait Gorilla is a bit different though. He likes to hang me upside down and shake all the money from my pockets, then he takes it and buys the tackle himself while I ice my wounds.

Well, we have seen some considerable growth here this year

Well If you ask me what I think, (and even if you don't)

I think a few more beautiful women members will definitely facilitate "considerable growth"   8-)

I think a few more beautiful women members will definitely facilitate "considerable growth"   8-)

Yeah, but you see, it's "guy humor" that probably discourages more female participation.

I've made some life long friends from this board, and expect to make a couple more in the coming years.  I'm so glad I stumbled upon this place guys!  

Good post LBH!  I love this place.  

Very well said, Russ!  The only thing I can add is a heartfelt Thank You to all our senior members for welcoming in the new members and making them feel at home.  Y'all are AWESOME!