05-22-11, 02:32 PM | #1 |
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bassboogieman and docirv adventures heading home from wilson
So far 2 flat tires.... one on trailer that blew out... one on truck that shredded.... no more spares and 600 miles to go.... going to need a long recovery from this trip....
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05-22-11, 02:46 PM | #2 |
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Sorry to hear about the flats. So, did you at least catch some fish?
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05-22-11, 03:59 PM | #3 |
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No.... a couple of small bass...
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05-22-11, 04:23 PM | #4 |
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well you got my luck i brought down to wheeler you took back from wheeler
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Sorry to hear about your struggles Docirv, hope the rest of your trip home is safe and uneventful.
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Doc that sucks. Sorry to hear about your bad luck. That is a fear I always have towing my boat.
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OOOOHHHH NNNNNOOOOO doc and bruce. so VERY SORRY guys.
but i want to personaly thank you 2 fellas for attending yet again. and thank you for EVERYTHING oyu did while there guys. you 2 are a true RIOT, lol. lisa said ya'll were crazy, and she likes crazy. after all she married me right? loking forward to the NEXT get together. started my savings already, hahaha. i hope everything goes smoothly from here on out for ya'll. let us know oyu made it safely now ok? i mean it too now. don't make me call you at 2am to find out. lol. thanks again guys.it wouldn't have been possible without ya'll.
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Well we have about 275 miles to go and ran into a rain storm.... windshield supers worked.... holiday... trailer lights not lightey uppy.... Bruce is beyond pisseeed off.... no fun in this truck now
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ooohhh nooo..........ya'll be EXTRA CAREFUL DOC.
i am REALLY WORRIED for real doc. please be careful.
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2 hours if all goes well and home sweet home.... stay tuned for future episodes of adventures with bassboogieman and docirvn
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I'm really sorry to hear about whats going on with your return trip. You two guys did so much for this event at Wheeler. I know every one appreciates it from the heart pal. You two guys are a real class act. Thankyou once again.
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12:30 I am home. 18 hours and it was pure NO FUN. Trailer tire actually seperated, tread from the side walls, and these were new tires, on the NEW trailer. Less than 1200 miles on them. Tell me again how great a product the Chinese make............... the remianing three tires will be off the trailer before it sees the road again. The trailer tire bent the fender and destroyed the marker light which I believe was the cause of the running lights going out. I cut it clear but that didn't solve the problem. Had brake, turn signals and flashers so we ran with the flashers on after dusk. The freaking right rear truck tire went flat less than a mile after changing the trailer tire on the side of I-40 about 25 miles West of Knoxville. Stopped at a gas station to put some air in the spare trailer tire as it was a tad low, and the truck tire started thumping in the lot. Changed it, added air and didn't realized the lights had suffered some damage until we hit a little rain right before dark.
For those of you counting - that's 5 flat tires in a week for me. WTF is up with that? Truth be that the rear tires probably got damaged when I delivered my scrapped trailer to the scrap yard. Two other tires on my lawn tractor fell victim to roofing nails from the new roof last fall. Then there is the Chinese trailer tire, great traller but LOUSY tires. Yep, that's five in 11 days - which is longer than a week, now that I've recounted it. As for the gathering at Wheeler, while it was great meeting everyone the fishing really was a disappointment. Not entirely the lakes fault, I had a chance here and there, but it was far below my expectations based upon my experience at G'Ville in late March. The lakes are as different as night and day, not much similiarity in them at all, which surprised me tremendously as they are so close together. Be that as it may, it was a great time. John & Lisa did a superb job getting it organized - but guys, dinner at 10 PM? Need to re-think that one, I didn't realize you Alabamians are such "eliteists". Hoytie Toytie y'all??? Keep the pinkie extended when sipping your 'shine. And YES John that "fish" was tasty............................ LOL, and thanks again for the hat!!! |
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Yup, Bruce and I are home safe and sound and none the worse for the wear and tear.... okay, maybe a little frayed on the edges and internal parts.... thanks to all who made the trip enjoyable.... you know who you are.... and no thanks to the non cooperating bass.... hope everyone got home safe and sound....
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Glad to hear you guys made it home okay despite the trouble.
The fishing was disappointing, but at least the company was great. As for the 10PM dinner... I guess that would be our fault, lol. John texted us to come in for dinner. So as I'm sure we've all done, Daniel said one last cast. On that one last cast, we both hooked up. Although mine was another stupid trash fish, Daniel had a smallie. After a day of not doing too well, a double was enough to keep us on the lake for a few more "one last casts." BB
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Boogie...I got a call from you last night, but no response when I picked up. Was a little worrisome, especially with doc's post, but I figured you just sat on the phone wrong or something.
Feeling a little like Odysseus? Good to hear you made it back safe and sound, though your wallet will surely be a little lighter. Speaking of wallets being a little lighter...thanks a lot, Irv. Any man who buys dinner for fifteen people is okay in my book...especially when I'm one of those fifteen people.
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Must have been by accident Bryce, sorry. I was too totally pizzed off to even try to hold a conversation - with ANYBODY. I have a posting up on the boat & trailer forum about the tire. http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=28075
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Don't worry Bruce. You might not have gotten what you paid out of those tires, but you certainly got what they paid the 10-year-old Chinese sweatshop workers out of them.
Sorry, pal...couldn't resist. I can only imagine you sounding a little like me, totally furious and ranting about it.
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glad ya'll made it home doc/bruce. sorry it wasn't a fun trip though.
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Hey, Bryce, you shouldn't have left your credit card out in the cabin, I used it to pay for those dinners.....
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Doc I would like to thank you for dinner on Sat nite.
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You are welcome gentlemen... and ladies too...
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doc..lisa and i are so very thank full as well. oyu are a TRUE gentleman. next trip donw here, you staying with us ok?
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OK.... thanks
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