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Topic: Just wanted to hello  (Read 1492 times)

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ginoltk

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  • Date Registered: Dec 2010
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Hello NCKA. My name is Gino and been MIA for a while getting my life back together. I have been dealing with depression the last couple of years. I feel good enough today that I wanted to check in with all of you. It also en outage me to write this post after meeting Kevin( Martian fish son)sorry Kevin I forgot your board name but it was a pleasure meeting you and the whole family. I'll get back on the water soon once I'm all set up and out of the funk I'm in. See you all soon otw and keep it be do. Love you guys.


Fish 'n Brew

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Gino, Great to hear from you again.  I look forward to seeing you on the water again soon.  Be well my friend!

Martin


NowhereMan

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I'm looking forward to seeing you back on the water.
There's always money in the banana stand.
   --- George Bluth, Sr.


LoletaEric

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Kevin Kelly is brdopry, and he's a good man for making a connection with you.  I'm glad you're checking in with us, Gino - you have been missed!

Be well, friend.   :smt001
I am a licensed guide.  DFW Guide ID:  1000124.   Let's do a trip together.

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BigJim

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Got nothing but love for you Gino!!

Glad you checked in...feel free to PM me if you wanna talk offline or hook up to fish, hang or whatever.

Depression and anxiety and addiction are all things I'm personally familiar with and struggle/d with...and while I'm no expert, I'm always down to talk/hang/fish/dive if you want...

Take care bro and hope to see you soon...

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim

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RBark

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I've been there many times for many years. Glad you're feeling well enough to re-engage. See you on the water!
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Rock Hopper

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Good to hear from you, bro. You've been missed.

Keep your head up and keep fighting the good fight, my man.

You know you are ALWAYS welcome to come fish with your SCSS homies!!

In Loving Memory of Mooch, Eelmaster, Shicken, and Cabeza De Martillo

I started kayak fishing to get away from most of you...


hightide

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Gino you owe me storage fee for this! :smt044.  Let's fish soon so I can hand this over to you bro.
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PISCEAN

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Good to hear from you Gino.
Laura still talks about how awesome you were when you gave her & Nikki a ride after their yacht delivery.
Hang in there!
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rshu

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  • Date Registered: Jun 2009
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Welcome back! Hope to see you on the water very soon!


AlsHobieOutback

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Good to see your back online Gino! The best part of the year is just getting started, so let's hit the water soon!
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for."

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Sailfish

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Welcome home.  Great to hear from you again!
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


ginoltk

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Thank you all so much for the love and support. You guys have always been awesome and it means a lot me.

Loleta Eric-Thanks Eric but I don't think that's is his board next but I could be wrong ..lol. I will eventually make it to GS ....next year is the plan.

Big Jim- Thank you bro. I will pm you soon.

Rockhopper-  That sound good bro. Thank you for the love always home. I'll hit you up soon.

Hightide- lol...I'm so sorry about that pare. I can come this weekend or whenever you are free bro. Pm sent

Piscsean- Hello Sean. It has been a while but I am glad to be back here with you guys. Please tell Laura and Nikki I said hi. :smt001

Thanks you all again and have fun at GS to all going. I might go up there for a day to just hang out. See you soon.


Str8FishiN

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Welcome back to the Madness bro!  Let me know when you hit the water with the SCSS so I can join you guys.  Looking forward to fishing with you soon! 
"Success if living the life you love" -MOOCH


FishingForTheCure

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