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12-30-2008, 11:39 AM
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slow eddie
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 1,494
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new years resolutions
 to make absolutely sure i have a GOOD file for my hooks in my bag. dropped two nice fish due to old age fisherman syndrome. |
put them back alive. i do have grandkids.
as your hair gets whiter, your gear gets lighter. 
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12-30-2008, 11:56 AM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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I can't say for sure it is going to be for New Years, but I think I have made up my mind to, gulp, quit smoking.
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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12-30-2008, 12:00 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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exercise
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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12-30-2008, 12:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
Posts: 4,152
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My "resolutions" are the same every year.
That's not because I fail to achieve them, but because I was successful in achieving them.
Let me explain.....
We make resolutions to"not do" something for the coming year. Most resolutions involve something that we really like and isn't good for us. (that covers most stuff in a guys life)
Human nature tells us that if we are told not to do something, we HAVE to find a way to do that very thing. Think about our rebellious youth! If you have teenage children, you know this first hand.
Instead of trying to force myself to "not do" something that I know I will fail at, I focus on trying to "do" something that I haven't done before, or wasn't successful at in the past.
The best part on my variation of resolutions is unlike traditional ones where you can fail at any moment (sometimes RIGHT after midnight), I have the entire year in which to succeed. Plus it doesn't have to be anything eloborate, it can be simple, like learning to tie your own flies, learn to fish a new lure, discover your own "honey hole" or take a friend fishing that has never done so before.
Think about it: Instead of dreading the possibility of failing your old resolution, you can succeed at your new one.
In any case, I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.
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12-30-2008, 02:05 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BasicPatrick
I can't say for sure it is going to be for New Years, but I think I have made up my mind to, gulp, quit smoking.
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ditto..... |
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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12-30-2008, 03:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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I have a New Years resolution I am super good at making since I make the same resolution every year (with varying degrees of success) That of course would be to lose weight. That one is always on my mind after the almost month long Thanksgiving to Christmas pig out!  |
Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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12-30-2008, 03:58 PM
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Steve "Van Staal"
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cranston
Posts: 544
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1. Surf fish more 2. Surf fish more in the a.m., ie hour before sunup. That is a very,very productive time to fish and I need to get my butt out of bed, something I have never been able to do! 3. Use plugs and other artificials more. I plan to use at least one needle, swimmer or darter at least once per trip for a good amount of time. Fish more in a wet suit.
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12-30-2008, 03:59 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BasicPatrick
I can't say for sure it is going to be for New Years, but I think I have made up my mind to, gulp, quit smoking.
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Did it...
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Originally Posted by nightfighter
ditto.....
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Did it...
Just shy of a month now. Bugs the crap out of me sometimes but so glad I did. Pi$$ed I went through so much trying to get here.
Only thing harder for me to do was 1) See my kid sick & in pain. 2) Not quit day job to go fishing when I KNOW people are nailing large! (OK, maybe quitting smokes was 2nd hardest).
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saltheart
I have a New Years resolution I am super good at making since I make the same resolution every year (with varying degrees of success) That of course would be to lose weight. That one is always on my mind after the almost month long Thanksgiving to Christmas pig out! |
That's next  - Hi Mike  |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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12-30-2008, 04:08 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,425
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Do we need to have a quit smoking contest?
I should and also lose 30#s and get back to my fighting weight.
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Frasier: Niles, I’ve just had the most marvelous idea for a website! People will post their opinions, cheeky bon mots, and insights, and others will reply in kind!
Niles: You have met “people”, haven’t you?
Lets Go Darwin
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12-31-2008, 12:22 PM
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Steve "Van Staal"
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cranston
Posts: 544
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JR, You did yourself a big FAVOR!!!!! I just went through alot of medical problems, and no matter who was attending to me , the first question they ALL asked was- DO YOU SMOKE? Believe me, It causwes alot of problems. Good for you, CONGRATS!!!!!!!
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12-31-2008, 12:22 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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Get closer to finishing my degree!
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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12-31-2008, 12:29 PM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,397
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Mostly, fish more - I wasted a lot of the valuable Spring run - such as it was - working... 
I'm not making that mistake again, I'm gonna do it acording to Hoyle for me - start with the trout opener, move into schoolie warm-ups, then sight-fishing for blackfish on light tackle 'til the cows come back home right after the tog season closes.
I also have a new blackfish spot to try at a UDL in the Spring...
Ahhhh...life is good...  |
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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12-31-2008, 12:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Back to C.Cod x'd Rangeley Me.
Posts: 922
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Normally i don't make them but this year,it's a must.Loose 15lbs,fish the TIN-CAN fleet waaaaay more,fish the "ditch" like i did years ago,stop whining about the crowds,plovers,seals,&have "fun" fishing.
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12-31-2008, 12:44 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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Flirting with upgrading some of my Certifications.....
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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12-31-2008, 01:08 PM
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woody
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Port St Lucie Fla.
Posts: 1,062
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BasicPatrick
I can't say for sure it is going to be for New Years, but I think I have made up my mind to, gulp, quit smoking.
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I know it's very hard to do I did it 5 years ago smoked 3 packs a day for a very long time just think of the prize.
good luck too all who do decide to quit eat candy chew gum anything but don't light up |
You can go anywhere you want if you look serious and carry a
Clipboard.
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12-31-2008, 01:53 PM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vanstaal
I know it's very hard to do I did it 5 years ago smoked 3 packs a day for a very long time just think of the prize.
good luck too all who do decide to quit eat candy chew gum anything but don't light up
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Steve and others...
Thanks for the encouragement. I have decided it is time to do this. gave up alcohol and drugs many years ago and am sure if I make the decision it will be a success. I have not really "tried" to quit smoking before and have been sick of being out of breath etc etc etc for quite some time. I am pretty sure when the current carton is done so am I. |
"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
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12-31-2008, 01:57 PM
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Steve "Van Staal"
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cranston
Posts: 544
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Pat, Best of luck!!!!!!!!!
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12-31-2008, 02:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NY
Posts: 1,073
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my new years resolution is to fish with Steve more offten 
maybe take few more pictures, few more trips to Cutty and places up north and less typing  |
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12-31-2008, 02:26 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeno
my new years resolution is to fish with Steve more offten
maybe take few more pictures, few more trips to Cutty and places up north and less typing |
Open invitation for a night out in 'Gansett anytime bud!
Did I tell you my second resolution is to NOT have to go back to Fire I for field work? Every time I go to Lawng Island It blows a gale! |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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12-31-2008, 02:30 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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1. quit drinking
2. quit smoking
3. get shredded
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12-31-2008, 02:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Westport, MA.
Posts: 560
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quit the poisin
hit more meetings
lose weight
fish more
safe more money
spend more time with my wife son, and daughter
be less stressful
be more outgoing, less insecure
enjoy everyday like it was my last.
Last edited by good2hook; 12-31-2008 at 07:54 PM..
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12-31-2008, 02:51 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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I'm not making any  |
Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey 
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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12-31-2008, 05:53 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Not to fart in church.
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12-31-2008, 06:01 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Enjoy what you have more
Fish more!!
Find more people to fish with!!!
Find more time to fish, at night from the boat, slob city
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12-31-2008, 06:32 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: RI
Posts: 19
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To actually catch some fish!  |
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12-31-2008, 06:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NY
Posts: 1,073
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Open invitation for a night out in 'Gansett anytime bud!
Did I tell you my second resolution is to NOT have to go back to Fire I for field work? Every time I go to Lawng Island It blows a gale! |
I am taking you up on it this spring |
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12-31-2008, 06:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: In the water
Posts: 461
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Take more pictures and fish more
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12-31-2008, 07:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 369
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Spend more time on the water. And just enjoying being young.
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12-31-2008, 11:49 PM
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ditch boy
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: the sea
Posts: 664
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break 30
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01-01-2009, 08:59 AM
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Trophy Hunter Apprentice
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: THE Other Cape
Posts: 2,508
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Good Luck, Patrick and nf!!
alllllllll
RIGHT!!
i gett it alllllready!
it is WELL past time for me to put down the SKOAL!
that one is gonna be tough since i work outside and the
opportunities for doing so abound,,,,,,,,,,,,,
ALSO~~ when out on the rocks, it can give me
a BOOST when i'm 1/2 asleep or on the drive
inbetween udl's at the end of an haunt,,,,,,,,,,,,,
disgusting HABIT, and i would really like to be
TOBACCO free~~ for a change. i'll start next week
when my current tin runs out,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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"The first condition of happiness is that the connection
between man and nature shall not be broken."~~ Leo Tolstoy
Tight Lines, and
Happy Hunting to ALL!
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