[William Novotny]

Let me start by expressing my gratitude to all of the above members sentiments and support. You are a great group of individuals and the reason keep ending up back on this board.

I want you guys to know i appreciate every one of your offers to help my situation. The good news is that my slump was temporary one and we got through it as we always do. As stated above the fun stuff gets the trim to make sure our families have security. This was actually a very good year for me professionally, just got hammered a bit unexpectedly with my wife's termination but hey sera sera, life goes on. My kid got a good Christmas but mommy and daddy get tax season! Actually looking for a new ride in a few weeks when taxes come in so I'll be back on the water where I belong.

Makobob you are one in a billion brother. Thank you for Simultaneously defending my decision while keeping my personal business out of public discussion. I just felt some things needed to be cleared up, hence the reason for this post.

I've done allot of contemplating on things as of late and there is no need for any residual animosity over this. Drake, I appreciate your sentiments as well and the past is just that. I'm not holding a grudge.

Once again thank you bwe and let's make this great year of fishing!