03-13-2014, 01:57 PM
[quote TubeDude][#ff0000][#0000ff]But I don't do contests.
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These days I enjoy fishing with a select few other folks...and I really don't mind if they catch more and/or bigger fish on any given trip. In fact, I kinda like it when my wife or a fellow fishing buddy scores the biggest fish of the day...and I even let them gloat about it. Happily, I don't often have to swallow my pride and let someone else whup me. But it doesn't ruin my day when they do.
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And therein St Patty - YOUR big fall cats don't count. I mean they do, but they don't.
And it's nice of you to "let" the Mrs win the tugs and bragging rights.
As for the "competition" aspect of THIS contest - I for one like to keep it lighthearted and fun. One of the reasons I decided to go with prizes of bling and bits instead of cash this year is exactly as you say.
I'd rather light up a kids day with a box of toyz and "holy carp - look at this stuff, can't wait to use it" than "aha, NOW I can pay the rent! Or run to the liquor store... hmm tough choices." as usual, I kid.
I enjoy the smack talk, because I'm like the little dog barking, while I got my team mates to haul in them BIG BAD kitties from the marsh and save my bacon. [blush]
TD - we'll all still enjoy your "entries" as inspirational demonstrations of what a true cat whisperer can tame!
AND HEY - FAIR WARNING - ANYONE GETS TOO SERIOUS - I'LL TOSS YOU FROM THE BOAT AND THE COMPETITION! (kidding again, sort of) [mad]
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These days I enjoy fishing with a select few other folks...and I really don't mind if they catch more and/or bigger fish on any given trip. In fact, I kinda like it when my wife or a fellow fishing buddy scores the biggest fish of the day...and I even let them gloat about it. Happily, I don't often have to swallow my pride and let someone else whup me. But it doesn't ruin my day when they do.
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And therein St Patty - YOUR big fall cats don't count. I mean they do, but they don't.
And it's nice of you to "let" the Mrs win the tugs and bragging rights.
As for the "competition" aspect of THIS contest - I for one like to keep it lighthearted and fun. One of the reasons I decided to go with prizes of bling and bits instead of cash this year is exactly as you say.
I'd rather light up a kids day with a box of toyz and "holy carp - look at this stuff, can't wait to use it" than "aha, NOW I can pay the rent! Or run to the liquor store... hmm tough choices." as usual, I kid.
I enjoy the smack talk, because I'm like the little dog barking, while I got my team mates to haul in them BIG BAD kitties from the marsh and save my bacon. [blush]
TD - we'll all still enjoy your "entries" as inspirational demonstrations of what a true cat whisperer can tame!
AND HEY - FAIR WARNING - ANYONE GETS TOO SERIOUS - I'LL TOSS YOU FROM THE BOAT AND THE COMPETITION! (kidding again, sort of) [mad]