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    Posted: January-18-2011 at 3:20am
Originally posted by AirTique98 AirTique98 wrote:

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!!   



Me too. HW is LOL as he reads this.

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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.






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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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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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How cool to see ya on here Dude...havn't seen ya around for awhile.

Hope all your 'friends' are doin' well.

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Great pics John! Happy day to Bill.
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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!



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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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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.

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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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Originally posted by Hollywood Hollywood wrote:

Originally posted by jbear jbear wrote:

big brother, mentor, hero, the guy who has taught or showed me most of what I know and enjoy...except bacerds...


Let's hope this didn't include computer skills.


Actually HW our computer skills are quite close...

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Hope you had a good one Bill
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Originally posted by jbear jbear wrote:

big brother, mentor, hero, the guy who has taught or showed me most of what I know and enjoy...except bacerds...


Let's hope this didn't include computer skills.
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Happy Birthday Bill! Quit lurking around and sign up already. We know you're there.
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Great shots John. You guys a fortunate! Happy Birthday Bill.
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happy birthday Bill
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I got stuck with big sisters. Happy birthday to your big bro.
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Regards to him!! great pics John!
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Happy Birthday to my brother Bill..a confirmed lurker here.











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