I had the opportunity to meet some of the poeple in this community at the East Tennessee Gathering this year. Let me tell you, they are as nice in person as they are on this forum. I am not the most "social" guy and often shy away from new situations but these guys (and gals) were great. I walked into the "meet and greet" the first night and it was like a room full of friends. I think Warren was the first to come and say hello and we immediatley started talking about fishing. I was actaully asked if I wanted to cast a brand new fly rod that weekend...where else in this world would someone let you "play" with their new toy the day they bought it?

I am thankful for the people I have met on this forum and in person.

Bob