Douglas Creek Rendevous

[russau]

Lee and i got home today about 10:30 AM St. Louis time. now hes turning around and going back west to some unknown fun. it sure was good meeting everyone again and being there for this special time with Gene and throwing a suprise per-retirement party for ole Leonard.next year will be the best one yet,although this years gatering was great!

[golden optimist]

it sure was good meeting everyone again and being there for this special time with Gene and throwing a suprise per-retirement party for ole Leonard.!

That surprise gift of the retirement bottle of Wild Turkey at the WyColo lodge was only about the second time anyone has brought the Golden Optimist to tears! I hope no one has a picture. The other time was when I was teaching Corky to dredge. I still don't understand why Corky doesn't hate me. It was trying times.
Leonard

[golden optimist]

I just spent the day doing an emergency plumbing repair. It seems the kitchen sink plugged solid while I was away. The trouble ended up being about 30 feet from the sink in a horizontal 2" line. After all kinds of snakeing with no results, a drain cleaning bladder fixed it up in about 5 minutes. It took about an hour to find the cleanout though. Next time it will be easy. Now itt's shot and beer time. I wish Lynn was here to mix me an atomix margurita. Ask Russ about Dave's Long Islands he drank! I wont rat on him but if someone asks, I'd have to tell the truth. All I can say is what a great time!
Leonard

[russau]

ATOMICMIX for sure!!

[Hoser John]

Thanx much for the facebook link Geno-never been there before-who did the work to construct the great video slideshow?? You are indeed blessed with that fantastic lady Cathy buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope,health and happiness to you 2 wonderful folks--much respect---John PS--Looks like Matt struck real gold with Connie too-WOW absolutely amazing folks and fantastic to meet and greet internet folks in person too.

[geno]

Hoser, my friend, no real talent required for the video. Smilebox.com (freebie) makes it easy...pick the theme, click to add pics and text, choose music and you're done.

[russau]

rest in peace my friend! Gene passed away about 6 months after our outting. 12-21-10 his ashs will be placed there forever!

[cobill]

Wow, that's what I get for not checking this BB for a while! I'm gonna miss Geno, he was one of the good guys that would help you out without expecting anything in return. We'll have to raise a glass and toast Geno during our outing this year. I'll bring something special. Rest in peace and save a place for the rest of us.

Bill Moore
Laporte, CO.

[russau]

thanks Bill, im sure Gene would really of appreciated all the good words from his friends!he is worth it!

[dickb]

I have a question.

Is Leonards claim upstream or downstream from the GPAA claims?

I've been looking on G Earth and I can't tell by the water flow on the the DC videos.

Thanks in advance.

Dickb