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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: deadyote on April 30, 2011, 03:12:41 PM

Title: Thank You Whoever you are?
Post by: deadyote on April 30, 2011, 03:12:41 PM: I took my 3 and 4 year old boys out with my Dad, Brother in Law, and nephew to Ohop for the trout opener. We do it every year and the kids have a blast. This year was no different. We ended up with 20+ fish in a couple hours. The real reason I am posting this is when I was waiting in line to launch, a guy walked up to our boat and talked with the kids and my Dad. I didn't get a chance to talk with him because I was in the truck and didn't think anything of it except he was just a nice guy chatting with the boys. So after I put the boat in the water, parked the truck, and got into the boat we are off fishing. A minute or so later my Dad says to me that the guy who was talking to the boys had given a brand new fishing pole to my youngest. And this is a nice fishing pole, not a $10 pole that my son was using. My brother in law said he buys a few poles and gives them to kids he sees every year. If you know this guy or you are this guy, Thank You and you made my boys day. Also, I'd love to tell him Thank You either through email or phone personally, so if you could get me his info I'd appreciate it.

On top of that, that new pole was the hot pole of the day. It is just nice to see goodness in a world that is full of garbage. Once again Thank You.
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on April 30, 2011, 03:16:27 PM: That's really cool, hopefully you find out who he is. Class act for sure!
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Post by: rtspring on April 30, 2011, 03:32:41 PM: Love to hear stories like this... stand up guy for sure..
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Post by: CamoDup on April 30, 2011, 03:48:46 PM: wow thats pretty neat that someone does this! sounds like a great guy. hopefully you find out who he is.
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Post by: turkeyfeather on April 30, 2011, 05:40:52 PM: What a cool idea. Just shows that there are still some good people left.
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Post by: sisu on April 30, 2011, 06:53:16 PM: Best story I heard all day.
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Post by: bearpaw on April 30, 2011, 07:03:01 PM: Quote from: sisu on April 30, 2011, 06:53:16 PM
Best story I heard all day.

absolutely, I agree, what a stand up guy... :tup:
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Post by: oldleclercrd on April 30, 2011, 07:40:40 PM: We need more people like that around!
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Post by: dupedc on April 30, 2011, 08:09:56 PM: That's awesome! Thanks for sharing the story.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 30, 2011, 08:18:17 PM: That's great! Very nice thing to do. :IBCOOL:
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Post by: boneaddict on April 30, 2011, 08:21:19 PM: VERY cool! I hope you find out who it was or hes a member on here.
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Post by: dontgetcrabs on April 30, 2011, 08:58:21 PM: That's awesome!
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Post by: cohoho on April 30, 2011, 09:25:12 PM: That is terrific and such a nice gesture by obviously someone not seeking praise. Too cool for sure...
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Post by: boonerboy on April 30, 2011, 09:36:33 PM: That's pretty cool....the fishin Santa Claus. :)

Off the subject but, Sisu...I love your profile pic (Jeremiah Johnson and Bear Claw Chris Lapp) real American heroes!!
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Post by: PolarBear on April 30, 2011, 09:42:24 PM: Super cool!
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Post by: Malottguy on April 30, 2011, 11:07:38 PM: :IBCOOL: I also hope you find out who he is, but I am guessing even if he was a member of this board he wouldn't say. If he does this anonymously at a boat ramp he wont be fessing up here LOL... :IBCOOL:
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Post by: jordano on May 02, 2011, 02:32:02 PM: that is just too cool! way to go guy! :salute:
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Post by: C-Money on May 02, 2011, 04:00:49 PM: Very nice! Glad you folks had a great day!
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Post by: ridgefire on May 03, 2011, 09:27:57 PM: very nice of the guy, did something thoughtful that will stick with your boy probably for the rest of his life, maybe your boy will do that to another kid down the road sometime now.
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Post by: deadyote on May 04, 2011, 01:51:49 AM: Yeah, you are all right. I probably won't hear from him or get his info, but maybe he will be there again next year. I can thank him then.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 04, 2011, 05:54:30 AM: Just pass it on
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Post by: yelp on May 04, 2011, 06:21:02 AM: That is very cool.
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Post by: farmin4u_98948 on May 04, 2011, 06:45:39 AM: Quote from: Skyvalhunter on May 04, 2011, 05:54:30 AM
Just pass it on

That is what I do and what I taught my kids.... It is the real gift that keeps on giving.... Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: BallisticsNut on May 04, 2011, 07:28:10 AM: Quote from: ridgefire on May 03, 2011, 09:27:57 PM
very nice of the guy, did something thoughtful that will stick with your boy probably for the rest of his life, maybe your boy will do that to another kid down the road sometime now.

Your right about sticking. When I was a wee young lad, my friend and I walked into a Taco Bell on a hot day in CA, with no money we just wanted a glass of cold water. I think we were about 7 or 8 y/o at the time. (nearly 40 years ago) A gentlemen came in just as we where ordering water (used to be free) and offered to pay for a lunch for the two of us. We ordered, he paid, we thanked him and he left. We talked about that day for years. I can still picture that guy in my head wearing a blue suit.

I think when this happens, we all should do the same and pay it forward, just as this nice gentlemen did!
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Post by: D-Rock425 on May 04, 2011, 08:03:52 AM: Cool deal for sure.
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Post by: agchawk on May 04, 2011, 08:06:59 AM: Awesome story! There are still some really stand-up folks out there. Too cool!
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Post by: spookgus on May 04, 2011, 09:01:00 AM: That's cool. I am sure that the way he felt after doing a good deed was thanks enough.
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Post by: benhuntin on May 04, 2011, 07:32:37 PM: I would bet the same guy was there last year he gave my 2 sons new rods and was the nicest guy that you would ever meet.