Bughawk
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The Preparation
Every fisherman who is passionate about steelhead fishing knows all about preparing for a fishing trip to the tribs. We spend time getting flies tied or bait ready. We carefully choose the rods and reels we will be using and pack them with great care. The waders are checked for leaks, the boots examined, the vests packed. We make a list of all the things we want to do and places we are going to fish. We rehearse our first casts over and over in our minds and visualize the drift as we anticipate the first fish taking our offering and go screaming down the stream. In this Christmas season it is time to think about how we have prepared for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Have we made a place in your heart for the King of Kings? Have we examined our life and asked for forgiveness and help to live as God has called us to live? Are we joyfully anticipating the gift God has so generously offered us? Christmas is not so much an event as it is the hope of a new beginning, a new life. May you be prepared for the gift that is being offered. It is not too late to get ready. All you need is an open heart and to believe that God so loved the world He gave His only Son so that you can have life eternal. Have a Merry and Joyous Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Oh yea, good luck on the streams 
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fishmonger
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/24 13:50:50
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Thank you for some inspiration that probably all of us needed. My children (all grown up) and my wife and I will be attending services this evening, then family get togethers. I sadly have to work tomorrow. Power plants don't rest, got to keep those Christmas lights burning. Thank you again for the inspiration that you gave to me personally when my father was sick. Merry Christmas, and God bless.
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/24 14:43:43
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Born to fish, Forced to work... "Balls deep, or why even bother"
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/24 15:13:30
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A simple thank you seems to fall short. Your Christmas prayer/message is always special to me. I read it more than once and take your words of wisdom to heart.
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/24 16:08:05
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thanks bughawk that was something i really needed to read. may you have a wonderful christmas and new years. may God bless you and yours and maybe we will meet in the streams someday.
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/24 19:21:39
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The Reason for the Season... Thank you Bug...
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/24 20:49:30
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Well said, amen and Merry Christmas.
"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/24 20:50:49
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Thanks Dave, you have yourself a very joyouseChristmas and may God give you good health....John
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/24 21:29:33
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I have been impressed by the comments I have read since joining this site a day or so ago. I think I will be coming back.
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/24 23:05:46
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Bughawk thank you for the words of wisdom as allways. Merry Christmas to all...
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/24 23:27:53
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Amen bughawk and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all
any day of fishing is a gift
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/25 00:26:24
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Beautiful, Bug. Peace and blessings to all.
"For the supreme test of a fisherman is not how many fish he has caught...but what he has caught when he has caught no fish." - John H. Bradley
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/25 00:33:44
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Thank you,I believe there are good people here.Ray
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/25 04:58:37
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The Preperation for the feast to come. Very well put Bug.
Enjoy Life, Be Happy, Go Fish - Often! "God has blessed America - may He continue to do so, even though we are not worthy of it". Author..... Wally Cat
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RE: The Preparation
2011/12/25 08:57:50
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Thanks bughawk for a great message. From the smallest of minnows to the largest steelhead they are all gifts from God. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life John 3:16 Merry Christmas to all
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