the jbear

Kevin, those pics are too cool. I still have to figure out how to edit video to post on youtube so I can post some of the vids.

Anyway, it sure was nice to meet you and Carolyn. Had a great time with you guys. Can't wait 'til we can do it again.

Great Pic's HW! Looks like your half steppin though, JBears drink is gone and yours is still full!

Nice pics HW!!

Can't wait to pay Jbear and Patti a visit next year...

It's been a few months since his birthday, but I wanted to share a few pics from our 2 visits this winter. Thanks again John & Patti, if anyone gets a chance to atleast meet up for a photo op or dinner I highly recommend it. These are from February.

Showin' off the ladies.


Eddie's rig. Thanks again Eddie that boat runs and looks awesome!


Talking about the water. There was a little chop as you will see in later pictures, we drove to 3 different lakes and settled back on the first one. These guys are spoiled!


The crowded ramp.


One of jbear's friends from the West Shore Water Ski Club back in Ohio.



Carolyn skiing RFF, a first, and necessary for the ballet line.


HW & backfoot100. I biffed the first attempt because I barrel rolled off the wake and Eddie skied the length of the lake leaving me with the gators. I deserved it.



John jumped out and we tried flanking Eddie backwards in the middle but we just couldn't quite get out of his way. We'll get it next year. What isn't in pictures is on video, including most of John and I skiing.

Couple of guys I ran into at Old Town.

Although currently Florida residents, they are native Midwesterners!

Happy belated B-day. I had a Beam and Coke for you at the campfire Saturday night. How long does it take to get used to that stuff? Had to shoot it to finish it off and then chase with a frosty miller lite. Didnt pour a second one. Sunday took a barefoot run in your honor!! Cheers!

J, really sorry I missed this. Hope you had a great day. Blessings on you and Patti. Here's to finally meeting you in your 56th year.

Mike: 70's, sunny here today. Shout across your lake and ask JEFF how it is down here. We skied together during his and Laurie's visit in November.

Dan: Scott's visit was super. Except when he told me how old he is now. And I know you are a little older. But Like Nauti says 'you are only as old as you feel or act", so I am doin' ok on both accounts.

Again: Thanks to all the great people on here who took the time to post here. What a bunch!

john

Awww, I missed it!
Happy belated B-Day JBear!
My Sig on another site:
"Yes, I am a pirate two hundred years too late - I'm an over forty victim of fate!"
But, with another b-day next week, I'm rolling closer to that "over fifty victim of fate" too.
I feel blessed to be able to still be playing Hockey & hanging around CC's. Only as old as you feel (or act ).
Hope ya had fun.
If I ever roll the RV down your way, we'll have to meet up.
And, of course, if you're ever up to the Northeast, I'm sure it would be reason for a party!

hey jbear ,happy belated birthday,its after midnight in ohio,just got home from work,a little while ago,scott said your visit to your place was great ,if i just turned 44,how old does this make you?happy from everbody in ohio,wind chill in the lower teens today,i know you dont miss it ,was that really blondiegurl1443 ,boy that would be a good present,bye for now.

87; Must be the correct type of bait that you put in the net to get a catch like that.


MM: I know you must be proud of Blondie and I sure appreciate the thought on my b-day but I am surprised that you would let her post one of your special pics of her!

john

Well...here it is....8:30pm in Central Florida and I just went on the site for the evening. Checked out General Discussion first and then I scroll thru quickly to see who is and and has been posting most recently. Then I back up and go thru slower to see what is being posted. Imagine my surprise when I saw a thread titled "the jbear", uh-oh I thought 'cause it was started by Hollywood, who has been on PLBC hard lately and I thought it might be my turn. But no, it was Kevin showing his thoughtful side. Actually Kevin had already called, when BKH was visiting up in Chi town to give me b-day greetings, he was just a little early. But Kevin, you got it right today. Thanks for starting this altho I am a bit embarresed by it all.

I thank each and every one of you guys who posted here. I think you all know how I feel about the guys and Gurl here. Being a part of our little group here sure has been fun. I've been lucky enough to meet a few of you guys in person and hope to meet more. This place has added lots to my life as far as knowledge and of course, new friends. I wish I could comment on every post but that might overload the thread.

Special thanks to Keith tho. Without your idea and hard work none of this would be possible. You have created something that so many people get so much out of. Don't know what I'd be doing in the evenings without this place. I do know that mrs jbear would be able to get on her computer more.

Enough already...someone is gonna accuse me of gettin' to mushy.

I will admit to being 56 years young. Heres to more footin', cold ones and C/CFAN!

john

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Happy birthday John. And have many more.

Happy Birthday Jbear...This Buds for you..

Happy Birthday to one of the nicest guys on this site!