Author Topic: Thanks Icesanty (Read 2328 times)

Tomhusker · « **on:** Mar 15, 2008, 10:42 PM »

When I logged into IS for the first time, I was relatively new at ice fishing. I had gone maybe 4 times total in my life, in the last 4 years actually, and had really enjoyed it. I decided to become more involved in it and needed somewhere to learn, Iceshanty fit the bill.
I asked some questions that a fella my age should probably have known the answers to, like "How do you fillet?' and "What is beer batter and how do you make it?" More importantly, I got answers..... along with maybe a little good natured ribbing, which is just as important in some cases. I learned as the season went along.
When I was frustrated early on with my lack of success, I posted it and was encouraged to keep trying and was given some tips to try. Sure enough, I eventually iced fish.
Well, what I am getting at is this:
Today my son came home on leave from the army. Only a couple of days, but he is home at least. I was able to cook him up a great meal, made possible ONLY because I am a member of this site. Fresh Crappie that I caught and filleted, beer battered and deep fried golden brown and perfect.

All done by myself..... and a few thousand friends. You guys rock!!

Grumpyoldman · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 15, 2008, 10:46 PM »

Ya Buddy! That looks like good eats right there.

MrMarty51 · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 15, 2008, 11:25 PM »

It`s nice when You can have Your Son home and share with a treat like that.

Got any leftovers

vermonner · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 15, 2008, 11:46 PM »

Wonderful!!!
Great eats!!!
My thanks to your son for his service to our nation

rgfixit · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 03:17 AM »

I really appreciate posts like this. What a great thing to share . We're all happy for your success.

Good luck to you,
RG

MnSportsman · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 06:18 AM »

BP, Thanks for sharing, & Best Wishes for you, your son & the rest of the family!

Keep your Hooks & Filet knife sharp. & save some of the beer for yourself..

Dull Hooks · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 06:28 AM »

Big Pappa

Thanks for sharing what looks like a great meal.Way to stick with it and now get to enjoy your success with your son.Your post defintitly made my day.

Thank your son for me for his service to this great country we live in !!!

miket. · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 06:46 AM »

way to go dull hooks, now you got some good eaten there. nice job.

fishhead16 · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 07:04 AM »

Without your son doing what he's doing we couldnt be doing what we love to do, so hats off to him! As far as you sticking it, out way to go! Always remember thats why its called fishing And not catching!

Dull Hooks · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 07:13 AM »

Quote from: miket. on Mar 16, 2008, 06:46 AM

way to go dull hooks, now you got some good eaten there. nice job.

.. I didn't catch that great looking meal, BIG PAPPA did.

PCB · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 08:51 AM »

Delicious... making me hungry for some fresh fish. Keep at it and be sure to thank your son from all 18,928 of the members of the shanty.

PCB

ejensen · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 10:12 AM »

Man that looks good Tom!!!!

It was nice to fish and visit with you on Brushy this year, maybe next year we can hit it again and actually catch a mess of fish!!

Hope we see you down on 3 Mile this spring, I'm bringing my smoker and smoking some pork loins. I also agree with you on IS a great site to get tips and ideas, and BS with members who have the same addiction!!!

Ed

Lobes · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 10:19 AM »

It's folks like you that rock! And please, tell that boy of yours that all of us here that visit Iceshanty.com thank him for his service to our country! 8)

NBG

Tomhusker · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 12:58 PM »

Ed, I'll see ya at 3 Mile. I think my son may be there as well. He is getting a medical discharge due to some problems from his time in Iraq. As soon as a date is set, I'm putting in for PTO at work so I can make the outing.

ejensen · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 01:00 PM »

That's great Tom!!!!

It will be nice meeting him face to face!!! I hope it's nothing serious!

See Ya There, Ed

Tomhusker · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 02:24 PM »

Something to do with his ankle. No military Doctor will operate on it due to the complexities of it, and it prevents him from doing PT and running, so he is getting the boot.

ValleyStocker · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 09:03 PM »

Great job!!! and thank your son for serving our country for me!!!!!!!

mr.clean · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 16, 2008, 09:45 PM »

Big Poppa (Tom)
I agree this is one great site ,glad your persistence paid off looks like a good meal .
Also as others have posted thank your son for his service I hope his medical problem is not serious . Medical and emotional -mental problems will be yet another cost of this current war .

Steve

iluvcrappie · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 17, 2008, 02:28 AM »

o man that looks real good...........makes me want to make some up for me self..........beer battered.....the only way to eat fresh crappie

jayswimmer09 · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 17, 2008, 07:03 AM »

thats what this site is for!!!!! Theres not a better group of guys and girls anywhere

copperjohn · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 17, 2008, 12:48 PM »

Big P, I'm drooling on my keyboard.
Your boy should really enjoy the fruits of your labor. Thank You for your part in our IS world because without people like you we wouldn't have such a wonderful forum. I just wish there was an easy way we could all fish together(obviously not at once) and extend our friendship. I am glad your son will return safely to you soon. I work on a base and have many friends deployed that I worry about. Please thank him for his service and sacrifices and maybe get him on IS. He would surely be welcome.

pooley · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 17, 2008, 03:49 PM »

YOU'RE MAKING ME HUNGRY!!!!
i joined this year, and learned plenty. this site rocks! and thank your son for me!

BTW i love the pic one your signature line!

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Author Topic: Thanks Icesanty (Read 2328 times)