the jbear
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Topic: the jbear
Posted By: Hollywood
Subject: the jbear
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 8:48am
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is celebrating a birthday today!
Have a great day john. |
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Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 9:00am
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We need a number...........
If not, happy b-day John, are you thinking about hanging tennis balls in the garage or maybe even a pontoon? lol Eric ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 6strings
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 9:02am
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Happy Birthday jbear! I don't post much but check this place out everyday (when possible). You, BKH, and a few others seem to be the "elders"; voices of reason around here. Always a pleasure to hear your views and advice. I too am an elder (probably more "elder" than you!)...51 this year.
Have a good one! |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 9:31am
Yes, Happy Birthday John, and many more after this one. Terrific day for a spin on the lake.
Have a great one. Larry ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 9:33am
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Lets call them the godfathers....... ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 10:09am
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Happy B-day,every B-day is a good one.You either get older or your tomb stone does.Just keep workin on your toys
Munday |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 10:14am
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JBear,
Happy Birthday Brother!!! When the boy's come by this weekend for some Hockey we will definitely toast one for ya! Have a great One!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 10:15am
John, We'll just let him go ahead and think that. After all, you are only as old as you foot.  ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
6strings wrote:Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 10:47am
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haha "the Godfathers" I like that.. Happy Birthday Jbear!!
Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 10:52am
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Happy bday Jbear, Ill have a cold one for you tonight! ------------- |
Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 11:03am
Happy, Happy B-day Jbear. I'll have a couple cold ones for you tonight too! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 11:27am
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His age/hair color (not the amount, he doesn't look like he's lost any I seat) may make him an elder, but he sure doesn't act like it. I'm pretty sure Patti is taking him skydiving soon. Can't wait to take that double run at Norris this summer! ------------- |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 11:34am
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Hey John,
Have a great birthday. It must be nice being 39. Let me know where you found the fountain of youth, my friend. Enjoy, have a couple of drinks for me. Ken ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: PLBC
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 12:03pm
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Happy Birthday John. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5164&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 99 |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 12:32pm
Me and the kids wish you a big one John! I made an exception today in your honor, and popped a beer at noon, in the office. Normally I wait until 1:00.
 ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 2:13pm
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That's an awesome picture, Reid. Love the dogs.
Ken ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 2:42pm
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HAPPY B.DAY JBEAR!!!!!!!! I cant top Ried's pic, so why even try!!! Have a great one!!!!!!!  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 2:43pm
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Jbear,
Happy BD, I hope you and Mrs. Jbear get out on the town tonight. Reid, that was a masterful BD card. Your dogs are awesome and they do a pretty good job of coloring , judging by the pictures on the wall. Jbear, are you going to get a perm or anything special for today? Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: PLBC
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 2:49pm
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The Lake, your post cracked me up. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5164&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 99 |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 2:54pm
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Great shot Reid, wow before 1:00, I'd have to take an afternoon nap.
Happy Bday Jbear, great talking to you the other night, call anytime ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: copcraft
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 3:03pm
| Happy Birthday to one of the nicest guys on this site! |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 3:30pm
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Happy Birthday John. Talk with you soon. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 4:03pm
Happy Birthday Jbear...This Buds for you..
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Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 6:37pm
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jbear just make sure if you do get a pontoon, to get one of those evolution ones and get all the options you see in the pics that were already posted on the thread nice pontoons.
Happy birthday. ------------- |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 6:46pm
Happy birthday John. And have many more. ------------- Scott |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 6:56pm
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Happy Birthday! J.Bear....I have gotten to the age where I don't have Birthdays. I have what Ronald Reagan called "anniversaries of my 29th birthday."
bj ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 8:35pm
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Posted By: BlondieGurl1443
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 8:38pm
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I hear that at your age people take up fishing as a hobby, with the right net you might catch something like this!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JBEAR 
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 8:48pm
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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 ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 9:49pm
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Blondie and where do they sell those nets, couple guys here at work would like to know? ------------- |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-26-2007 at 9:59pm
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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 ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Root
Date Posted: January-27-2007 at 12:32am
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Just got back, almost missed it.
Happy birthday JB ------------- RootRacing |
Posted By: 93/70 ccpb
Date Posted: January-27-2007 at 12:34am
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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. ------------- what you dont want to hear from jbear and bill.you cant get in the boat till you get your minute,and they throw you back in water! |
Posted By: todicus
Date Posted: January-27-2007 at 2:52am
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Happy Birthday jbear. hope to meet you someday along with all the other great people on this site. You said it quite well.  ------------- Living outside the wake http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1525 - 95GT-40SNOB |
Posted By: NAUTI84
Date Posted: January-27-2007 at 9:43am
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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! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=421&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 - EX-NAUTI84 |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: January-27-2007 at 1:33pm
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Happy belated b-day jbear.Hope you're enjoying the weather down there.Went to the bank this morning and the sign said 3 degrees.
Brrrr.I'm starting to think you guys may be on to something down there! Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-27-2007 at 9:10pm
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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 ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: JEFF KOSTIS
Date Posted: January-28-2007 at 8:40pm
Wow!! I guess I have missed a bunch here lately!!! I never would of figuered it was this John!! 56??? Well, I dont feel so bad about the late xmas gift!!!  Happy birthday and best wishes to Patti as well!!!
Jeff... ------------- MUSTANG COUNTRY http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1074 - 1974 Mustang 17 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1093 - 1976 Mustang 17 |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: January-28-2007 at 10:47pm
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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. ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-28-2007 at 10:53pm
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Its gonna happen Dude.
Glad you are back! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Darrel
Date Posted: January-30-2007 at 12:34pm
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!
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-30-2007 at 11:39pm
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Darrel; My personal favorite way is to mix the Beam with Diet Coke with Lime. Heavy on the Beam, lite on the coke and ice.
Miller Lite or Mich Ultra is my drink on the boat out of the cooler. After skiing of course and only one or two if I am still away from the dock. Kudos on the Barefoot run. I ain't had one lately and i am kinda needing one. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: April-08-2008 at 5:54pm
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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! ------------- |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: April-08-2008 at 6:08pm
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Good pictures. Eddie's boat sure is nice. What a classic. ------------- |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-08-2008 at 6:34pm
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Nice pics HW!!
Can't wait to pay Jbear and Patti a visit next year... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: April-08-2008 at 9:38pm
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We're thinking about a Florida trip in May....Jbear, where are you at? Those pics make me think about setting a day aside to meet you guys.
Rob ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7744" rel="nofollow - 2006 Ski 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1123" rel="nofollow - 97 SNOB |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-09-2008 at 12:06am
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Great Pic's HW! Looks like your half steppin though, JBears drink is gone and yours is still full!
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: April-09-2008 at 1:46am
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Thanks for the post HW....made me remember what a great time we had.
We did do a triple deep with us all forward but couldn't quite pull it off with Eddie bacerds between us. Next year. First pic was at the famous Cherry Pockets that we have shared with a few of you guys. A local favorite hangout. Gotta see it to believe it. The rough lookin' guys (lol) in the PLBC shirts were from Olde Towne. Quess there was no pictures from the go-kart track. HW tried to get us tossed out with his driving skills. What a blast. Always a great time with Eddie and JoAnne. We love having guests. There might be some more interesting pictures showing up soon. Stay tuned. We are smack in the middle of the state Rob. Between Tampa and Orlando. You better save some time to see us. We'll try to show you and the wife a good time. CQ: I was trying to go easy on him. Last visit we did a little to much Beam in the evening. Altho we still did justice to the better part of a bottle. Carolyn made us go to bed early so we could ski. When can I mark you and Maddie on the calender? john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: April-09-2008 at 1:04pm
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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. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |