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Offline tigerhawkfish

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A gift from Santa
« on: Dec 05, 2011, 08:49 AM »
I have been trying to decide between a ice35, vx1 and fl8 for about a year now.  Last year I mentioned "electronics" to my wife and she bought me a flashlight for Christmas so I could do some night ice fishing.  ::) So, this fall I have looked really hard at all three and had decided on the ice35. But, I figured I would buy my wife and three kids presents first and see what money was left.

Well.... this weekend we had our annual Christmas with my mother,step-father and my brothers and sister and all of their families.  We usually do a really small gift exchange and then spoil all of the kids with nice toys and clothes. After the overnight stay which included lots of good food, and good times I started loading my van in the morning. As I was loading the van my step-father called me over to his car and told me he had a present for me.  I looked at the bass pro shop bag and was shocked.  I looked inside and about fell over..... I saw the red box with big lx3tc on the side. I couldn't believe my eyes and and after about 10 questions of why they bought something that nice he just said, take it!  I put the box next to me for the van ride home and when we arrived home I felt like a 5 year old opening a gift on Christmas morning.  I wanted to tear into the box really fast but I knew I needed to take special care of it. I opened it slowly, hooked up the leads and turned it on to make sure it worked.

As I fell asleep on the couch with the vx3 next to my feet, this gift that says "Marcum" will be a gift from Santa that I will never forget!!!
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Offline CrappieBuster

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #1 on: Dec 05, 2011, 10:26 AM »
Sweet story.  Now ya just need ice to try it out. ;D
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Offline graybeard

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #2 on: Dec 05, 2011, 10:32 AM »
Sweet! Hopefully you'll be trying it out pretty soon!
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Offline Gamedog1

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #3 on: Dec 05, 2011, 10:33 AM »
Merry Christmas! Thank God for family.
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Offline mushroom_capd_1

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #4 on: Dec 05, 2011, 10:42 AM »
Man that is cool!!! Kinda warmed my heart even!!!  :thumbsup: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
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Offline icerod

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #5 on: Dec 05, 2011, 10:49 AM »
Cool story, hope you get lot enjoyment out of it :).  Good luck this ice season and be safe. Merry Christmas. :)
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Offline jacobh73

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #6 on: Dec 05, 2011, 05:07 PM »
I guess the in laws think you are doing something right. Thats cool.
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Offline squ1rr31_

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #7 on: Dec 05, 2011, 06:08 PM »
I think it's a hint he wants you to take him fishing. That's awesome man! Totally jealous!
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Offline nonamer

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #8 on: Dec 05, 2011, 06:18 PM »
it is really nice when people show there love. it feels just as good to give. good luck
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Offline prospector

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #9 on: Dec 05, 2011, 06:35 PM »
Very nice story! Funny, it had a calming effect on me. :) Hope you enjoy it. Merry Christmas.
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Offline jurrensb

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #10 on: Dec 05, 2011, 11:10 PM »
Nice, I guess Santa does truely exist!
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Offline tigerhawkfish

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #11 on: Dec 05, 2011, 11:33 PM »
I Put it on the charger today and watched a few youtube videos. I did tell him that I would be happy to take him out anytime he wanted. I guess I should tell my mother the same.  Don't think either of them have ever been out so it would be a fun adventure.
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Offline tgus59

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #12 on: Dec 06, 2011, 08:42 AM »
Some say its better to give than receive, I think both are pretty great!  Thanks for the story, hope I get a cool father in law someday.
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Offline Bruiser

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #13 on: Dec 06, 2011, 01:02 PM »
Awesome story and what a great feeling. Gotta love the Holiday season and those who we love. Have fun using it this year, it'll make a world of difference for you and your catching experience. :)
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Offline Hi Tech

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #14 on: Dec 07, 2011, 07:02 AM »
Dang........All I get is a screwdriver set and a can of cashews!!!!!!! You'll love ice fishing even more now!! ;D
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Offline Marcum Man

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #15 on: Dec 07, 2011, 07:04 AM »
Great story, enjoy...........MM
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Offline holdem

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #16 on: Dec 07, 2011, 04:29 PM »
Does your wife have any sisters?  @)
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Offline WildOutdoorAddict

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #17 on: Dec 07, 2011, 04:37 PM »
Awesome..congrats!
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Offline icewoman

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Re: A gift from Santa
« Reply #18 on: Dec 07, 2011, 04:40 PM »
That is GREAT......I'm happy for you! :thumbsup: ENJOY!
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