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jbear 
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Happy Birthday to my brother Bill..a confirmed lurker here.
big brother, mentor, hero, the guy who has taught or showed me most of what I know and enjoy...except bacerds... |
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"Loud pipes save lives"
AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
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Luchog
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Posted: January-13-2011 at 3:42am |
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Regards to him!! great pics John!
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Posted: January-13-2011 at 3:56am |
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I got stuck with big sisters. Happy birthday to your big bro.
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For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats.
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eric lavine
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Posted: January-13-2011 at 9:47am |
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happy birthday Bill
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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Riley
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Posted: January-13-2011 at 10:02am |
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Great shots John. You guys a fortunate! Happy Birthday Bill.
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Morfoot
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Posted: January-13-2011 at 11:30am |
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Happy Birthday Bill! Quit lurking around and sign up already. We know you're there.
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Posted: January-13-2011 at 11:41am |
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Happy Birthday Bill
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Posted: January-13-2011 at 6:21pm |
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Let's hope this didn't include computer skills. |
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Gary S
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Posted: January-13-2011 at 10:16pm |
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Hope you had a good one Bill
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jbear
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Posted: January-14-2011 at 12:48am |
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Actually HW our computer skills are quite close... |
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"Loud pipes save lives"
AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
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Posted: January-15-2011 at 1:29pm |
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Happy Birthday Bill!
I hope neither of you are over 50, because you're both in 10 times better shape than me and I'd hate to think you were older ...... |
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jbear
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Posted: January-15-2011 at 5:59pm |
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Bill was 68 on the 13th..I'm gonna be 60 on the 26th.
Mom turns 91 in May so it is either good genes or good living. BTW, we've got a friend, Ralph Shick that we've been sking with for just short of 40 years that turned 71 this fall. Just gave up deep waters last year but still does 3 man runs with us. Gotta hang on to beat him or Bill. john |
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"Loud pipes save lives"
AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
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Riley
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Posted: January-15-2011 at 7:01pm |
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What year did you guys get into skiing? Was it with your family or the ski club?
I love hearing this stuff. My wife and I have become the oldest in our group at 55 & 53. All our "elders" have given it up, including my old ski buddy Steve Z from Asheville, NC who gave it up at 57 two years ago. I got my brother up for the first time in 10 years, 3 years ago and was later told by his wife and daughter that he shouldn't ski anymore. I need to show this thread to a few people. |
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jbear
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Posted: January-17-2011 at 12:42am |
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I learned on the Huron river with my Dad and a friend of his that had a boat. Tri-hull, twin 45hp Mercs. Thought it was so cool. Not sure where Bill learned. Bill found the West Shore Water Ski Club in '68 or '69. The rest as they say is history.
BTW..speaking of 'elders' Eddie and I skiied this Fall with a guy from our Club named Paul Inman..he is 82. Got up on a slalom ski and skiied all over the place. Taught him to foot on the boom when he was 67. Its never to late! john |
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"Loud pipes save lives"
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Posted: January-17-2011 at 1:40am |
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Great pics John! Happy day to Bill.
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jbear
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Posted: January-17-2011 at 2:17am |
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How cool to see ya on here Dude...havn't seen ya around for awhile.
Hope all your 'friends' are doin' well. john |
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"Loud pipes save lives"
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Posted: January-17-2011 at 12:12pm |
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Congrats to you both. Glad that you've had each others back all these years and have been able to share in your love for the water and sport... Happy B-day guys !!!!
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Posted: January-18-2011 at 12:42am |
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Once again guys thanks for all the birthday wishes and the warm "official welcome" to the site, although I hated to give up my status as the longest lurker on reord. I am currently in Florida visiting friends and family and will hook up with John on Friday. Hope to get to see him and Eddie foot on Saturday.
I also hope to have him help me get a picture of the boat posted along with my diary entry...I know, I know...I can hear the laughter out there now!! |
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jbear
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Posted: January-18-2011 at 3:16am |
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We have owned 12 between us..here is Bill's current ride..'98..arguably the best they ever made.
at Bill's dock at Lake X (not supposed to mention the name)...snuck in a shot of the '80 too. 
john |
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jbear
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Posted: January-18-2011 at 3:20am |
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Me too. HW is LOL as he reads this. john |
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