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Tom

Salmon Unlimited Member
Joined: 10:35am - Feb 11,03 Posts: 8622 Location: Naperville
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 Posted: 09:26pm - Jan 31,10 |
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So I am going to have to leave the Trophy Hunting up to the Twins.  1st Place Wheaton Park District Tournament I miss bird hunting, but the boys have really taken off with their sports this year. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Tom
_________________ I've got to stop wishin'. Gota go fishin'...
Twin Fins
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keithjab

Chitown-Angler
Joined: 02:11pm - May 21,05 Posts: 1258 Location: Lombard, IL
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 Posted: 09:27pm - Jan 31,10 |
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Congrats Tom to you and the twins.
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wsj_outdoorsman

Chitown-Angler
Joined: 09:32pm - Feb 12,03 Posts: 7906 Location: Not quite over the hill, but has a breathtaking view from the lofty perch.
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 Posted: 10:30pm - Jan 31,10 |
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That's good news for sure. Those boys will soon follow in your footsteps in search of a different type of trophy later. Enjoy while ya can Tom, they don't stay young very long.
_________________ If a man can't laugh at himself, He leaves the job to others.
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Bubbalouie

Salmon Unlimited Member
Joined: 08:19am - Jun 17,07 Posts: 8586 Location: Gurnee
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camman73 wrote: Congrats Tom to you and the twins. Other way around- Congrats to the twins and you Tom- Yes- to bad I didn't live nearby- I really enjoy watching the kids grow in a sport. Best wishes for the future and lots of good times I'm sure! 
_________________ “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.” Albert Einstein “Timing is life.” Bubbalouie
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dajord

Chitown-Angler
Joined: 01:21pm - Aug 5,06 Posts: 3526 Location: Lakewood, IL
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Tom, you are not trading in nothing for what you are doing! You should be honored for what you are doing. You are doing what's more important in life. Those boys will be treasure when you look back and see how you spent your time.
I wished I had that opportunity to do it again. But we cant go back. All we can do is cheer on those that have that opportunity at hand.
Best of luck to you, the boys and your family!
Congrats!!!!!!
_________________ The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.....
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Michigander

Salmon Unlimited Member
Joined: 07:20am - Jun 19,03 Posts: 3201 Location: Trout Fishing
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 Very Nice. Great job guys. Keep up the hard work, because it pays you back in two fold. We will see you in the spring. Bob
_________________ The Michigander

US Army Retired Disabled Veteran
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AtitAgain07

Environmentally Friendly Chitown Angler
Joined: 08:53am - Jan 30,09 Posts: 1012 Location: Lisle....
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Congrats to your boys. That is an awesome trophy!
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tinyfisher

Support Staff
Joined: 12:03pm - May 9,06 Posts: 5837 Location: Lake County
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Congrats, the fish and game will still be there when you return. There was a long stretch where my brothers and I were all caught up with baseball, football, wrestling, and rugby (pretty much grade school all through college). I think there were even a couple years in there where we didn't even get the boat out of the garage. Just have to find some time to hit some close to home lakes.
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Runnin' Bare

Salmon Unlimited Member
Joined: 05:58pm - Jul 3,04 Posts: 2150 Location: Wood Dale
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Congrats to Tommy and AJ. And you, too, dad. As others have said, enjoy it while you can. See ya soon.
BTW, thanks again for that venison roast; it is in the crockpot right now. I can't wait!
Jerry Runnin' Bare
_________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
My Blog - The Runnin’ Bare Chronicles
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Tom

Salmon Unlimited Member
Joined: 10:35am - Feb 11,03 Posts: 8622 Location: Naperville
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Thanks guys. All the credit goes to them. School, sports, musical instruments....I was never this busy as a kid. Runnin' Bare Wrote:Quote: BTW, thanks again for that venison roast; it is in the crockpot right now. I can't wait! Let me know how it turns out. A picture tells 1000 words.  I keep wanting to take a picture of how it turns out, but we always end up just digging in.  The great aroma in the house all afternoon while that cooks just drives me nuts. Tom
_________________ I've got to stop wishin'. Gota go fishin'...
Twin Fins
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Johnny Finn

Salmon Unlimited Member
Joined: 03:41pm - Jan 5,10 Posts: 1621 Location: Down yonder,up here ,over by dere
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Enjoy your hiatus - as Tiny stated there was a 7 year gap in our momma jamma spring crappie hunts while baseball was #1,then a decade of H.S. football and wrestling ,followed by another ten years of college football. I now fish almost every weekend with either 1-2 or 3 college grads.Tom , it goes so fast believe me!
_________________ Time is just a stream I go a fishin in! (Thoreau)
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Bearsfan

Chitown-Angler
Joined: 11:42pm - Nov 21,05 Posts: 4323 Location: Batavia & Coal City, IL; 17' '85 Ranger 335-V Bass Boat w/ 115hp Evinrude. Let's go fishin'
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Look at the boys bringin' home the hardware! Congrats.
_________________ Calling fishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job. Until fish can talk, it's all just theory. Member: Coal City Area Club & Area No. 1 Outdoor Club
I don't go back for hats.
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Chas E.

Chitown Bird Dog
Joined: 12:43pm - Nov 17,05 Posts: 3125
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Very cool, Tom! I'm sure you're proud dad, and should be! Following the boys around with sports (especially travel sports), can take up alot of time, but like you said.... you wouldn't want to trade those moments for anything. Congrats again!! P.S....... I hope you wern't wearing your Babe Winkleman flannel shirt for the trophy presentation...... 
_________________ Make no mistake between my personality and my attitude. My personality is who I am, my attitude depends on who you are... ;-)
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DANCES WITH FISH

Chitown-Angler
Joined: 10:09am - Feb 11,03 Posts: 2958
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Awesome Tom!!! Just enjoy it buddy!!!
_________________ If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck.....it's probably a duck.
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GETDANET1

Chitown-Angler
Joined: 09:02pm - Sep 8,05 Posts: 4770 Location: Chicago
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Congrats !!! 
_________________ LIFE, IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH. STOP WISHIN' GO FISHIN'. ONE A DA BOYZ FROM ILLINOIZ.  VIETNAM VETERAN U.S.A.F. 66-67
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