My Habs Story..Till we meet again.

[JohnR]

Thanks for sharing that Bill. You two were certainly close.

This also points a lot to what not as many know, but John was very active in hunting and his dogs as well as fishing. He excelled at all of them.

[Sea Dangles]

Nice Bill.I am sure John would understand. Family first.

[eelman]

This has been one of the strangest seasons I have ever had, While I should be happy...I am not, This past spring and early summer was what I would call "to good" It really took the wind out of my sails...I also had problems with friends because of it, I feel like Things will never be the same..Really made me sick..On top of that I am facing fairly major surgery in January to correct a stomach problem, I am very nervous about it and its on my mind constantly..While I have fished a bit here and there The spark is just not there right now and this passing of john just put a lid on things for me..I am in a bad place.I tried desperatly to have a good time the other day fishing, and all I could think about was getting back home..I dont know what is going on..I dont really have many friends that I would call close..and yes, I chose it to be that way but losing them the way it happened this spring all because of fish has sickened me..and Now losing one to tragedy tops it off...Just an aewfull year in my life..Anyway..I will miss John..and with my own health not the greatest right now It really makes me think..Hope all of you guys have an awesome Fall! and enjoy yourself...Life is way to short and take nothing for granted..As Clammer has said more than once.."Enjoy what you have" Bill

[BigFish]

Mend those fences Bill.......fighting over fish? Not worth it! Keep them good friends if the friendship is worth saving....do it!

[Skitterpop]

Hey Bill,

Thank you very much for sharing the stories. I enjoyed them very much. It helps many of us who knew John very little to flesh out more what he and his life were like.

Like BigFish said, make a few calls or visits. It will good for you and your friends.

Thank you,
Mike

[goosefish]

When I've been in the dumps--divorce, drinking, things like that--I stop fishing. It feels better just to stop fishing than it does to force myself to do something I use to love to do. Then the self-gloom and self-loathing passes and I'm back at it again. But it sure takes more than a weekend.

Go Sox.

[fishpoopoo]

Originally Posted by goosefish

When I've been in the dumps--divorce, drinking, things like that--I stop fishing. It feels better just to stop fishing than it does to force myself to do something I use to love to do. Then the self-gloom and self-loathing passes and I'm back at it again. But it sure takes more than a weekend.

i couldn't agree more with goosefish.

take a break.

eventually, the spark will come back.

[piemma]

Bill, thanks fo the story. I knew you were close with John and his family but didn't realize how close until i saw the reaction that John Jr. had upon seeing you.

[zacs]

thats a freakin tear jerker.
hang tough man. If you ever need anything, you know that we are all here for you.

[jim sylvester]

thanks for the story bill


memories last forever