AOTY

Bill looked a little worried that Adam was gonna plant a wet on him with that hug........

i'm sure he was.....i should have! 

Thanks to ALL who participated in AOTY and all who donated time,prizes and good ol' effort to make this type of stuff Real_Fun! A gathering to commend those who drove up,down and through the NorthernHemisphere, planning an "attack" on each species, depending on where and what are "supposed" to be bitting this time of year is a pure blast!! (getting together to B/S and eat like kings&queens, with the pressure of FISHING is VERY fun) We should plan one of these once a year.....huh?,this is the one? 

the Chili, the Hotdogs(combined as one), the Ribs w/real_bread&butter, the Stew, the FriutSalad, the BaconWrappedShrimp, the "i can't remember it all" right down to the BlacktopCarnitasTacos!! 

THANK YOU ALL and EVERYONE[/font] 

  Saturday's event has left me feeling very touched. Being part of the NCKA family (not just a fishing forum) has brought many new friends and opportunity's. Thank you everyone!

  This past year has allowed me to spend more quality time with my son Patrick than ever before.  Endless hours of road trips, hundreds of hours on the water, camping, and even the preparation for each outing have drawn us as close as we have ever been. Many reports referred to us a a team, but you had better believe we were competing with each other every moment.

   Saturday I was presented with two pieces of NCKA member artwork. The obvious, Sean/Piscean beautiful plaque. The second was a surprise, a water color done by Ben/Guitarzan. I now have three NCKA pieces of artwork if you include my computer desktop back ground (with his permission)....Tote's "kayak" scene. I sense the start of a collection...

   Again, thank everyone for another great get together!
  

  

I cannot WAIT to show that to Becky. You made my day!!!!!!

That is awesome Allen.  I feel the same way, and it has been fun to watch Paige's interest in fishing blossom with her entry last year.  She is in again this year, and has big plans on her mind.  I hope I have enough time to make them happen.

Thanks to all who made the effort to attend the AOTY event - to honor the "King" of 2008 Congrats again to Sean and the awesome Father and Son "Dynamic Duo" and of course to everyone else who competed for the crown 

Many thanks to ALL our sponsors as well - Thanks to all the mods and to those who donated their time and effort to ALWAYS gertting the ball rolling!

The food was "off da huk" as usual!!!

Thanks also to my boss Vince for letting us use the Aquan Boathouse - feel free to thank him yourself at [email protected].

LOST & Found items at the AOTY:

1 BBQ grill
1 carhart jacket

Thanks also to my boss Vince for letting us use the Aquan Boathouse - feel free to thank him yourself at [email protected].

Just did!  Thanks again for all who organized and set up.  Good to see old friends and make new ones too.

I sent a thank you to Vince as well. That was a classy thing, letting us all hang at the boathouse.

I had a great time, & really enjoyed catching up with the OG's & "usual suspects" as well as meeting some new ones. Great food, great friends, and beer. It doesn't get much better, unless we were all fishing!
 Thanks to everyone.
-Sean "Piscean"

Thanks to all who made the effort to attend the AOTY event - to honor the "King" of 2008 Congrats again to Sean and the awesome Father and Son "Dynamic Duo" and of course to everyone else who competed for the crown 

Many thanks to ALL our sponsors as well - Thanks to all the mods and to those who donated their time and effort to ALWAYS gertting the ball rolling!

The food was "off da huk" as usual!!!

Thanks also to my boss Vince for letting us use the Aquan Boathouse - feel free to thank him yourself at [email protected].

LOST & Found items at the AOTY:

1 BBQ grill
1 carhart jacket

Was it tan W/ Andy on one pocket.

I sent Vince and email as well, but don't forget to thank him by stopping by the store and purchasing some stuff. Not only do you support a local business and NCKA supported but you insure that Mooch has fewer fishing days for AOTY

Allen - your expression regarding time with your son is very moving.  Thank you very much for sharing that.  It means so much to me to read your words, and I'm so honored to know you both and call you friends.  Sharing your feelings and knowing that so many of us appreciate what you feel are things that make this community special.  Thank you so much.   

LOST & Found items at the AOTY:

1 BBQ grill
1 carhart jacket


Was it tan W/ Andy on one pocket.

Yup. Andy, I'll be holding on to your jacket and will give it back to you "in trade" for some of that delicious carnitas you cooked up at the AOTY party

You guys look like you had way too much fun with this whole AOTY thing.

I forgot to say thanks for everyone who made the gift bags possible...

The West Marine towel with the velcro strap is KILLER.  I used to keep a hand towel in my waders to dry my hands on that inevitably falls to my feet when I stand up.  No more!

I forgot to say thanks for everyone who made the gift bags possible...

The West Marine towel with the velcro strap is KILLER.  I used to keep a hand towel in my waders to dry my hands on that inevitably falls to my feet when I stand up.  No more!

Thank Danglin for hooking us up with the towels they're nice!

I forgot to say thanks for everyone who made the gift bags possible...

The West Marine towel with the velcro strap is KILLER.  I used to keep a hand towel in my waders to dry my hands on that inevitably falls to my feet when I stand up.  No more!

Thank Danglin for hooking us up with the towels they're nice!

 You do Care!!!!  I'm Touched and your welcome