This post is something I never thought I'd have to make.  However, due to various contributing factors, I am extremely sadden to have to state that the 2009, 8th year Gwinn Members Meet must be canceled.

Members who have attended these meets for the past 7 years, have put a lot of time and effort in making this meet work., and for that I am extremely grateful. From a small group of 5 initally in 1991, to the meet in 2007 and last years meet, it had grown to a manageable size for it's location.  Many friends were made, and relationships established.  These friendships are what these meets are all about, and will be long lasting.

Should conditions improve in the future, and the Good Lord willing, we will met again, I pray.

Once again,, THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED OER THEYEARS- FOR IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN DONE WITHOUT ALL OF YOU.

cya when I cya, Take Care, GTod Bless AND Be Careful Out there.

Your UP Friend ALWAYS!

Gee Doc, this is kinda like losing your best friend...  But I can understand the many reasons why folks will be making different plans for this year.  Heck, a lot of folks will be lucky to just keep their jobs.   I know I had to cut out a lot of travel this year...I sure hope things are better next year!  Well buddy, I'll be a lookin' for your posts and I guess I'll have to stop in the chat room more often.  Take care, friend!  And may God Bless...

Thanks for all the replies so far.  I appreciate it very much!

Pete, I also understand the many reason why this had to be done, and I am not holding any ill-feelings about this.( Not indicating that it was suggested that I was),  I just hope and pray that things improve for everyone in all aspects.  If it turns around for the better, and members want to start over from year #1, that will be their choice.

They will Doc....just keep believing

You should send us an email with prelim dates for next year....so that we can start marking our calendars...and setting aside a few nickles...and praying that it will work out 

I sure never expected to see this my old friend.

Sorry to hear that the meet will not happen this year. It has been a staple of the forum for a long time now. You have done a fine job Bill and I hope this will be the only year that the Gwinn meet will have to cancel. I will miss seeing the photos of the meet and hearing the stories from those that attended.

Hey Rip!

Thanks for the words., Yes I know the economy and other factors lead to the canelling of this event., and I am sad that it happened.,  But WE had 7 good years, so Icannot complain.,  As I stated in the initial posting., I hope and pray that things turn around and things improve and MAYBE it can get on track once again.  But time will tell.

Thanks Again!

Thanks for dropping by the FL meet thread "Doc". 

     I hope some folks change there minds on the " Gwinn Meet " and things work out to keep it alive and well. The best for you and yours Doc.

Hey Eabbit!

Thanks for the reply., BUT I really do not see that happening this year.

Just want to say THANKS to all of you once again for your support over the years.

"Doc"

You and Gene did a fine job of hosting the 2007 meet.  Allon and I will never forget it.  Heck, my boy still wears his meet T-shirt with with pride and it's the only one of his shirts that he hasn't trashed. 

Best Regards-------------------JCT

Let's pray that BOTH Doc can get his health bettered....AND that someone can "grab the reins" of this Meet

THe area is too beautiful for this to just end.

Hi Guys!

Just a note to let all of you know that I have completed all of my treatments and I am back to work as of 9-22-09.  Have not been on the BB as of late as there is not a lot going on.  I do not know the status of my "illness" as of yet.  I have a Petscan on 10-14-09 and will find out on 10-21-09 what my actual status is.  Once again thanks for all of your support.

As far as getting the Gwinn Meet going once again., only the Good Lord and the members know if this will happen.

Hello Folks!

It has been a while since I have posted anything here, but was waiting for my last visit to the doctor.  I saw him on the 21st and got the results of the pet scan! The scan was a lot "cleaner" than the initial one, and trhe doctor stated that I made a good "recovery" .  I am now on a "management program" to "control" what remains.  This will consist of 1 shot of Altima onve every 3 weeks.  It is 90% taken care of and this "Maintenance program" is designed to control the remainder.  I am feeling good and have not  had any bad side effects.  I am back at work full-time.  Once again THANKS TO ALL of you for your thoughts, prayers and well wishes.

Great news ! It's nice to know you're getting better. Prayers will keep going out to you - you'll be at 100% soon.

Hi Fella's:

Just stopping by to say "Hi"  and see how things are going for all of you. Just read about Howard's wife., and for some reason I cannot post on that thread. Would one of you please pass on my thought and prayers for him and Nancy?  I would greatly appreciate it.  THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello All:

Once again it has been some time since I have posted here on the Club BB.  This post is just to confirm that to the best of my knowledge THERE WILL NOT BE A MEET THIS YEAR IN GWINN.  I'm sure you all figured that out by now, but I just thought I would make it "official".  Sorry and once again thanks for your help/support for the past years.

Hi Mr. Bill;

I am doing just fine thank you.  Yes I am sorry also that there will not be a meet this year, but there really has not been much interest stated., and plus the fact that a lot of the guys have already made plans for this year ya can't really say much.  If you find out when/if you are heading up here, give me a bump and we'll see what can be arranged.  What move are you talking about?  You take care and keep in touch.

Hi Jim:

Thanks for the information on Mr, Bill.  Also thanks for the phone call the other night., Sorry I was not really talkative.

Hey Mr. Bill:

Have yoou gotten used to living in Ohio yet?  Drop me a line.

Yes Pillman, by the Horseshoe Lake Campground!!!!!

Posted By pillman on 25 Feb 2011 10:24 AM
them fish are mean, a smallie stuck 2 hooks in my hand when I was up there

Posted By the rod tosser on 23 Jun 2011 11:08 AM
This dose not have to be the end to a gwin meet it just means some one else has to pick up the ball .