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Topic: See ya later, but not goodbye  (Read 6964 times)

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Bill

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  • Location: San Jose,CA
  • Date Registered: Dec 2004
  • Posts: 4326
It is with a heavy heart I type this message. My company has decided to open an office in my home town of Houston, TX and since I grew up and my parents are still there I have decided to relocate to open and run the office. I will miss all my NorCal friends and will cherish the many adventures we have had.

I will be back often, roughly once a month, so I hope to see you guys often, probably even more than I see many of you now!  :smt010 :smt044



Tote

  • One life, right? Don't blow it.
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  • Location: Diamond Springs, CA
  • Date Registered: Jul 2005
  • Posts: 12979
That's a tough call to make to have to pick up and move like that but totally understandable.
At least you will be closer to family and the good news is you are only an internet click away from your NCKA family.
Good luck with the relocation brother. Your CA brother will miss you.
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dilbeck

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  • Date Registered: May 2006
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Say it ain't so! :smt010  Congrats on getting a chance to go home.

I suppose you'll be guiding the ship from Texas?

Hey, on the bright side, we'll be getting some Lone Star State fishing reports.



Sailfish

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I live in Houston Texas for almost 10 years prior to moving to California.  My brother has a boat and fish often in Galveston.  Maybe we'll hook-up the next time I'm back there visiting them.  You better get ready for "hot Summer nights"  :smt003
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


Bill

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For sure Sailfish! I grew up there so I know what I am in for in the summer :-(


Fishtrap329

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 :smt010  :smt010 good luck in Houston. Any chance of a final hookup before the move.
"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing."


mickfish

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You will be missed even more than you are now Bill you are a class guy.
Group IQ is inversely proportional to the size of the group.

A Steelhead always knows where he is going, but a Man seldom does.


ravensblack

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Thanks for all you did for the group and Mooch. I still didnt get to fish with you yet. maybe before you leave. Come to Albion so we can say goodbye for awhile. Craig
"I always entertain great hope" Robert Frost


Mr.Matt

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Good luck out there Bill......plenty of GREaT fishing in the Gulf!

Best of luck.
Matt


Bird

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Bill - Thanks for everything you have done for NCKA and all of us.  All the best to you and the family.  Good to be going home.
Take care - John


campngolf

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Thanks for everything you did for us all Bill. Best of luck with the new office.


Jedmo

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I haven't really had the chance to chat and get to know you
better but reading your post and all made me feel like I've
know you for years. So stoked that you will be moving closer
to the family though. You will be missed greatly and thanks
for what you have done for NCKA. I have gained many good
friends through here and for that I thank you from the bottom
of my heart.

Jedmo
1st place GS3 2009
7th place AOTY 2009


Dale L

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  • Date Registered: Dec 2005
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From someone who has never actually met you,

Thanks So much for this thing here that you were so instrumental in creating,

Best Wishes on the move,


reelfish

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Good for you. I wish you and the family the best of luck. And  I thank you for NCKA its a good thing you have put together, you don't see this sort of activity to often and it worked out so well. I for one appreciate what you have done here.  :smt006

Take care,
Kevin


Yakhopper

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Good luck in your endeavours down under :smt002
You have done a good thing here and we all thank you -we will never forget the guy who got the ball rolling.
I'm sure we will get some reports from time to time about the Texas fishing but it just won't be the same :smt010
Even though we haven't really gotten to fish together, I (as many others) feel as if we are old friends.
Keep us posted and we look forward to having you join the hook ups when you are back in the area.

See Ya Soon,
Eric / Yakhopper
Hobie Outback (dune)