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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: chris gadsden on September 01, 2004, 05:42:43 PM
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Came up the Coq. Hwy did not even take 4 hours.
Let the games begin. ;D ;D
On the way up I noticed the Fraser River was very dirty, from the slide earlier in the week.
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Glad you made it up there in one piece, we need that gold. :) Make sure you stretch lots before the games. Again, stretch lots! ;D
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Came up the Coq. Hwy did not even take 4 hours.
Let the games begin. ;D ;D
Good Luck - We're cheering for you.
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!! GO GADSY GO !!
Remember it's not just about winning, it's about having a lot of fun!
I trust you will, enjoy your time there friend :)
*ps
WE NEED A GOLD!!!
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Forgive my ignorance :-[ What sport are you in? And good luck. :D
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Badminton. ;D ;D
Keeps the reflexes sharp for when the float goes down. ;D
You would think you were on the coast as the rain is falling this morning as I look over Okanagan Lake that is in front of the motel.
Maybe should pull out the fly rod as there is no swimmers around but then it is only 8 am. :D
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Good for the wrists too. Watch the birdie ;)
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good luck Chris and have loads of fun!
There is a large number of carp in the cannel and I am sure you would be able to intrest one in a fly or two!
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Badminton. ;D ;D
Keeps the reflexes sharp for when the float goes down. ;D
Smashing the birdie is also good training for bonking salmon. Good luck at the games!
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Chris, the reason we don't win enough medals is because of the attitude that it is for fun! NO WAY! Kill them show those 70 year olds NO MERCY! Spike hard and often and when they go down gloat! You are there for one purpose and that is to win medals! As Canadians we are far too nice! For us to be successful in the OLYMPICS we have to change our attitude now!! Get them Chris and let no man, no matter what age stand in your way! ( I have even seen some push walkers away!) ;) ;) ;) ;)
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One one match in mixed but did not make the medal round but play for the bronze in singles. Missed by one point that would have forced a third game that would have given me a chance for the gold. ::)
Still a chance in mens yet. Weather is still terrible for Penticton.
Will look forward to some jack springs after the games. ;D
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What???? How can that be! Well get the bronze and then maybe get more financial support and training opportunities from FWR members so that next year you will be better prepared!!! The gold must be yours next year! ;) ;) ;) ;)
Way to go Chris! Are these games annually??
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Here's what you should do Chris:
- demand urine sample from the gold and silver winners
- accused the judges of politics
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And demand a second Gold - you were wronged! (somehow....) :o
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You should have pretended that you pulled a leg muscle or something so they might actually present you a sympathetic award.... "Hardest working player of the games". ;D
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:o have you seen the scotish prest yet?
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The Irish priest may not be able to help you Chris. He got a one year suspended sentence in Athens. :)
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With the age of some of the competitors, it may be hard to get a urine sample. I've heard that it gets hard to pee when you get old ;D
Bronze = Too much fishin' not enough birdie smashin'
Where's your priorities >:( ;D
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Chris, the reason we don't win enough medals is because of the attitude that it is for fun! NO WAY! Kill them show those 70 year olds NO MERCY! Spike hard and often and when they go down gloat! You are there for one purpose and that is to win medals! As Canadians we are far too nice! For us to be successful in the OLYMPICS we have to change our attitude now!! Get them Chris and let no man, no matter what age stand in your way! ( I have even seen some push walkers away!) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Took your advice beat a fellow15-3, 15-4, ;D but then lost $10 at the casino, took my money at a slot machine in about 1 minute, should have played the quarter or nickel machine instead of the $1 :o
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As I reported on another thread my week trip to the Penticton Senior Games,jack spring fishing trip on the Thompson and then onto the protest at Kelowna got cut short yesterday by a serious relapse in my dad's health.
I returned to Chilliwack and then to Langley to help care for him at his residence but late last night we had to take him to the Langley hospital.
Is is sad and difficult to see him slowly leaving his earthly home the last couple of days. It is also hard writing this on this forum but every story I wrote here I thought of him as I do now and what he taught me about the art of angling.
He however has lived a very good and rewarding life serving his country during the war, his province, his town and his family with much pride during his 89 years of life.
I of course deeply treasure the past including him introducing me to fishing at an early age, a passion he instilled in me and he so enjoyed for so many years himself.
The last few years when his age prevented him from activey fishing he always enjoyed hearing of every fishing adventure and telling countless stories of his own.
As well, reading about mine and others fishing trips on Fishing with Rod that I printed for him often, gave him much enjoyment.Thanks to all.
Thanks dad for everything and I am sure you soon will be looking down on me landing that big one in the days ahead.
I love you dad and for those that read this, give your love ones a extra hug tonight.
I will give a report on my Senior games and fishing trip with Gary on the Thompson for the jack springs at a later date.
Chris
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Our prayers are with you Chris
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You have my condolence and prayers Chris. Thank you for writing that post, it is a good reminder of what is really important.
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thoughts are with you and your familly. from me and my familly
Stay strong
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Thanks to all for their words of support from members of this forum the last couple of days. They have meant a lot to me and have helped greatly in the loss of dad at 3 o'clock this morning.
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Words cannot adequately express what one feels in a moment like this. My condolences to you and your family. Treasure the memories.
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My condolences as well.
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Sir. My deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to you and your family, during your time of loss.
May you feel comfort in knowing that your father, now lay cradled in the arms of the lord, as he makes his way home.
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My condolences to you and your family, Chris.
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Condolences from my family to yours. I'm sure your dad will be up there playing the fish we all dream about.
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deepest condolences Chris, our thoughts are with you.
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the canoe familys thaughts are with you chris
stay strong, were here for you
cnm
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I am sorry to read of your loss Chris, I am also sure that your father is proud of all you do for the fishery that you both love so much.Keep up the good work. Sincerely, Todd