Skip16503
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Fishing with the Grandkids
My wife and I made a trip to Kentucky for a couple of weeks and of course I had to get in a little fishing while there.. The best part of this story is we had traveled there to see my Daughter and Grandkids.. This Daughter was from my first marraige and I hadn't seen her in 20 years.. My Ex moved out of state and I had no idea where my Daughter was until my Youngest daughter found her as a surprise last fall while Worm and I were at camp... We got in contact and talked on the phone for hours and waited for the right time to meet.. I found out that I had 3 Grandchildren I didn't even know about... So this was a real emotional meeting for all of us.. First hug from my Daughter in 20 years  First Hug ever from my 2 Granddaughters  My 1 year old Grandson  Now to the fishing We rented a pontoon boat on Lake Herrington and took the kids fishing. We didn't land any hogs but it was the best day I have had fishing in a long time     Thanks Pap for a good day  I can't make it back to the dock  i can't make it back home Pap  I had a great time and hope you guys enjoy reading a litle about our trip
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 20:34:13
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Priceless Skip , nuff said, awesome stuff man. Have a safe trip home when its time. Enjoy it while it lasts
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Skip16503
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 20:36:11
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I'm home already got in 4 am Monday WALLEYE BEWARE LOL
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 20:48:48
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I think that's the first post that ever choked me up. Your a helluva guy for sharin' that with us.
Sincerely......Thanks.
Glad your home safely.
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 20:49:19
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You wore them out Skippy! lol  My wife went threw that a few years ago. Found out she had a younger brother in Texas. Pretty wild stuff! I have a brother I have nver met. I know he lives in Zeli or there abouts. Well have fun with them and I,m happy for ya. 
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Skip16503
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 20:57:38
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ORIGINAL: Mr.Slickfish
I think that's the first post that ever choked me up. Your a helluva guy for sharin' that with us.
Sincerely......Thanks.
Glad your home safely.
Trust me there were plenty of choking up.... 
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 21:04:19
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Skip... absolutely awesome stuff. Hope you're head didn't get to burnt  Enjoy the used goats!
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 21:47:02
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Sorry Skip, need to read further up. Glad your home safe and you now have a whole new life. Now, lets get some eyes! 
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 21:51:32
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Thats great news skip! I hope you continue a forever lasting relationship with your family.
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 21:54:36
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Skip, truly is a touching story. I hope you get to see your daughter and grandkids a lot!!
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 22:03:01
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I know it has been said before, but it needs to be repeated...AWESOME STUFF!!!!!!!
Doc
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 22:29:35
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Best stuff on here in a very long time, maybe ever.
Simply awesome Skip.
Lived not too far up from Herrington Lake in Wilmore from '98-'01. Beautiful area.
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 23:41:56
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Skip, the apt. is yours anythime you want/need it!
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/15 23:50:16
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Nice pics skip! Good story man!  Did yinz hammar dem?
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/16 07:43:29
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Awesome....Never know what the next day will bring ! 
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/16 08:18:54
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Wow that's AWESOME Skip congrats!!
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/16 09:48:48
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Skip all i can say is Toys and such will fade away but memories will last a life time. Someday they will be telling their children about the fun times they had with pap. but lets not rush things. Great job and thank you very much for sharing. you made my whole week.
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/16 09:49:18
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wow skip you turned this page around with that right there! I thought that this place was really starting to go to hell in a hand basket, and you come out of left field with this one! GREAT POST!!!!!!
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/16 10:02:31
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ORIGINAL: Mr.Slickfish
I think that's the first post that ever choked me up. Your a helluva guy for sharin' that with us.
Sincerely......Thanks.
Glad your home safely.
I'll second that! Its great that you found your daughter after all those years....never too late to build. Thanks skip.
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/16 18:22:09
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awesome Skip glad you found your daughter & gradkids, nice pics & great story
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/16 18:34:20
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Great Skip and picture perfect.
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/16 18:39:08
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Skip,
Great thread...Absolutley!
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/16 19:55:56
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Very nice,Skip.Very nice.
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/16 23:42:46
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Skip, Great to hear of your reunion. Wish you many many more in the future.
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/17 07:30:45
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Incredible and touching story, thanks!
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Skip16503
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/17 10:39:15
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Thanks for all the kind words fellas (Getting to be a rarity in here) We do plan on doing a lot together SOON We are headed back down again soon and they are coming up here for Thanksgiving holiday.....
It was probably one of the hardest but easiest things I have ever done.. (Does that make sense) LOL
Anyhow thanks again fellas I thought for a while about sharing this on here and almost didn't but decided this board needed a kick in the****it is headed down the wrong path in a big way..
Lets see what we can do to turn it around.... Life is too **** short to be bickering all the time....
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/17 11:15:20
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I agree with your last statement there Skip!
Doc
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RE: Fishing with the Grandkids
2009/07/17 12:52:29
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Lets see what we can do to turn it around.... Go fishing? Wonderful stuff, Skip. I have an unknown amount of family overseas (my maternal grandmother was 1 of, i believe 15 children) that I'll probably never know, let alone meet. Its strange in a way, but I've never met them, so I dont feel any real bond. Your situation is far more compelling, and I'm so happy for you and your family.
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