Dana Rea Memorial Tournament - Team Trolltoon and Wingnut

[PONTOON]

Trolly and I showed up just as the Team 57 BBQ was wrapping up but we were still able to share in some awesome BBQ and visit with some old friends. I want to give a shout out to Taper Steve and Big Daddy for making the get together happen and I’ve got to commend you both as well as all the Team 57 members who showed to honor Dana and to keep the Team 57 Legacy alive. Family, Friends, Fun and Fishing. Great job everyone and Thank You Irvine Lake for hosting the Memorial Tournament!:Cool:

Trolly and I have been looking forward to the Dana Rea Memorial Tournament for quite a while now. Not only to honor a Truly Great Friend but we had two special guests that were to be with us, two of the SWAT founders, Wingnut and Bones.:Cool:
Unfortunately Bones lost a good friend during the week and couldn’t make it out to the lake for the event. Mike we’re sorry for your loss and hope you are doing well. Our thoughts were with you Buddy.

After visiting with Team 57 for a while I got a call from Wingnut and he was right on his schedule of meeting us at 6:00pm so Trolly and went down to get the boat in the water and get everything ready for our Rookie Catfishermans debut.:Big Grin:
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We decided to take Arthur right out to one of our go-to spots and set up camp for the night.

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On our way out we saw some of the Team 57 members already anchored down and then got our boat anchored up. Trolly, now also known as Mayhem, went to work dividing up the fresh mack.

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Things were already looking up........Trolly with a couple of eight pounders already on the boat!:Rolls Eyes:

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Wingnut was just about as ready as one could get and jumped right to work listening to Trollys instructions on knot tying, bait presentation and casting out to where we told him we wanted to fish. I could see the anticipation in our Rookies face, he was ready to fish!:Cool:

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It wasn’t until we had all the rods out that I realized "Hey, we may have a problem"…… with all the coaching and stories of “freight train” runs and “spool dragging fights” we neglected to let our rookie know the next step was to sit back and wait…..maybe even take a nap.:Shocked:

Trolly noticed this as well and jumped into action trying to make our surf fishin buddy a little more at home so he went to work and brought this beauty to the net.......

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Trolly knew that once we had the rods in the water we needed to show our guest another thing or two about how to best while away the time between bites so he broke out some of his world famous grape leaves.....:Envious:

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Well, after the grape leaves were devoured and some more stories of big hits, drag screaming runs and the fish of a lifetime we had to settle down and wait and wait and wait. At this point I was settling in waiting for that first bite of the night and to see our Buddy Wingnut bring in that first catfish of the night. Waiting is nothing out of the ordinary for me but as I look over at my fishing partner and our special guest I feel a little panicked.........Oh no I'm losing them. Boredom is setting in!:LOL:

Checking for text messages..........

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Clowning around.......

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Nodding off.........

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And the all too common, I'm gonna check with Big Daddy to see if he's catching fish......
Aw heck, no cell reception!

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Luckily, just before the possibility of mutiny, one of the rods takes off! We told wingnut "The first one's yours Buddy!" Wingnut gets the rod in hand and waits for the fish to commit and makes a mighty swing to set the hook and a miss! :Embarrassed:
We didn't even have time to worry about that first miss when another rod takes off and this time Wingnut makes contact and we're on baby! Catfish coming to the boat!:Envious:
Wingnut brought the first fish of the night on board and the anticipation for a hot bite is with us!:Thumbs Up:

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As the night wore on we had a couple more short runs and anticipation was about all we had the rest of the night.:Confused:

Big Daddy gave us a call toward the end of the evening and told us he had a few fish but wanted to stay out and fish some more. We told big Daddy we only had one fish and were planning on staying out as well to see if we could get Wingnut another shot at a catfish so the plans were to meet up after closing.
However, right after talking to Big Daddy Trolly yells out I'm on! and eventually brings in a fish he wants to weigh in. So, it was off to the races pulling up anchor and running to the other end of the lake with ten minutes before the deadline. Trolly jumped off the boat before I could tie up to the dock and it was off to the races........only to be one minute late to weigh-in!:ROFL: Sorry we didn't get to see you Big Daddy. I hope you were able to get a few more before coming in.

Arthur, it wasn't the hottest fishing we've had this summer but I'm glad you were able to make it out to Irvine to Honor Dana and fish with me and Trolly. Team 57 is still going strong and I'm sure that would make Dana very happy!:Cool:

I'm looking forward to seeing you at HG-4 along with the SWAT Team and a lot of Team 57. I'm sure it is going to be a fun event!

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[Wingnut]

First of all, thank you Daniella and Irvine Lake for hosting this annual event in memory of Dana, the Godfather of Team 57. :Big Grin:

Big Daddy and TaperSteve, thanks for carrying the torch for Team 57.:Thumbs Up:

Terry & Chris, thank you for being such fabulous hosts and broadening my horizon... I had such a great time hanging out with two of the original "Legends" that Dana himself handpicked. :Cool:
That is one beautiful vessel Terry and good luck at the KOC tournament. :Thumbs Up:

Chris, thank you for feeding me, the grape leaves wraps were delicious! Thank you for the stimulating conversation and laughs... most of all, thanks for cutting bait all night so I didn't have to get my hands dirty, lol :Envious:
The look that was on my face when you pulled up that Surf Perch...:ROFL:

Terry, you are too kind not to mention my farming tendencies Saturday night. I missed TWO quality bites... set the hook too quickly. :mad: Damn rookie!
But it was fun to finally hook up with one... I think the entire lake heard us yell "Halibut!" :Big Smile:
Sorry for being so antsy.., just couldn't sit still, lol. But once you guys gave me that pill, I did settled down a bit. :LOL:

Watching Chris running to make the weigh-in had me rolling... :ROFL: One minute late... :Neutral:

It was great to see some of the Team 57 Crew there also... thank you for introducing yourselves and I'm looking forward to seeing you guys at the HG4 event. :Cool:

Good times indeed! :Big Grin: Dana is smiling, that's for sure...

Here are some of my pics...

The "Man" himself!
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My Catfish dinner Sunday night... compliments of the "Iron Chef." :Big Grin:
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[5150fishn]

Good to see you all at the tourney! Glad you got Arthur on a kittie. I was going to bring my camera and take some pics but I was afraid it might melt!Lol
That is one beautiful boat you have there Terry. It was great seeing everyone again and nice to finally meet you Arthur. We were fishing a stones throw away from you and got skunked:Crying: But me and Chris had a great time anyway, even if you guys did try and swamp us on your banzai run to the weigh in!LMAO Good times had by all and all in the name of Dana! Team 57 lives on and continues what he started, family,friends, & fishing!

[Rooster]

Great report and pics. It looks like everyone had a blast. :Thumbs Up: Terry that boat sure looks sweet on the water. Props !
Hope i can make the next event

[trollmiester]

mAN WHAT A GOOD TIME,BIG DADDYS PULLED PORK AND ALL THE OTHER FOOD FROM 57 MEMBERS.GOOD SMILES AND SEEING MURRITA ANGLER AND SON WAS A GOOD SURPRISE.TAPER STEVE AND CREW WORKED HARD.FISHING WAS FUN YELLING AT THE OTHER 57 MEMBERS WITH FUNNY COMMENTS.NICE TI HAVE WINGNUT ON BOARD BUT NOT A BORN CATFISHERMAN.DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER PILLOW.LOLOLOLTHANX PONTOON FOR THE NICE RIDE AND GLAD YOU GUYS LIKED THE DOLMAS.MAN I NEVER RAN THAT FAST FROM THE DOCK TO MTHE WEIGH IN YELLING THE WHOLE TIME I GOT A NICE FISH.BUT RULES ARE RULES I WAS THER EXACTLY ONE MINUTE LATE.LOLOLOL IF ANYBODY KNOWS WHAT KIND OF FISH I CAUGHT AT HE CAMPLEASE RESPOND,ITS WAS NOT A CRAPPIE OR BLUEGILL OR REDEAR.DID NOT FIGHT AT ALL

[fishfnatic]

Sounds like you guys had a blast out there. Can't believe I missed it :/. You many not have had stringers of fish but you guys definitely had some good fish. Well done.

[murrieta angler]

Howdy Terry,
It was great to see you and Chris at the event.
I started busting up when I saw the Barred Surf perch in Trollys hand...:ROFL:
I know Arthur was cracking up as well.
That trolly is a serious jokester...:Nut Kick:
Thanks for the introductions to a couple of nice guys and who knows, maybe I'll join in on a kitty tournament one of these days...:Wink:
Take Care & see you soon,
Robert
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[Big Daddy]

First of all, thank you Daniella and Irvine Lake for hosting this annual event in memory of Dana, the Godfather of Team 57. :Big Grin:

Big Daddy and TaperSteve, thanks for carrying the torch for Team 57.:Thumbs Up:

Terry & Chris, thank you for being such fabulous hosts and broadening my horizon... I had such a great time hanging out with two of the original "Legends" that Dana himself handpicked. :Cool:
That is one beautiful vessel Terry and good luck at the KOC tournament. :Thumbs Up:

Chris, thank you for feeding me, the grape leaves wraps were delicious! Thank you for the stimulating conversation and laughs... most of all, thanks for cutting bait all night so I didn't have to get my hands dirty, lol :Envious:
The look that was on my face when you pulled up that Surf Perch...:ROFL:

Terry, you are too kind not to mention my farming tendencies Saturday night. I missed TWO quality bites... set the hook too quickly. :mad: Damn rookie!
But it was fun to finally hook up with one... I think the entire lake heard us yell "Halibut!" :Big Smile:
Sorry for being so antsy.., just couldn't sit still, lol. But once you guys gave me that pill, I did settled down a bit. :LOL:

Watching Chris running to make the weigh-in had me rolling... :ROFL: One minute late... :Neutral:

It was great to see some of the Team 57 Crew there also... thank you for introducing yourselves and I'm looking forward to seeing you guys at the HG4 event. :Cool:

Good times indeed! :Big Grin: Dana is smiling, that's for sure...

Here are some of my pics...

The "Man" himself!
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My Catfish dinner Sunday night... compliments of the "Iron Chef." :Big Grin:
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Sorry I missed seeing you out there but am glad you guy,s had some shots at a few, man the pictures of food that you always post look so good. Like I have said before Your a Blessed man.

BD

[Nipple Twister]

WOW, what a day. Really sorry I couldn't make it but it was moving day for me sooooo....
Anyway, great report, great pics........Trolly, Pontoon and Wingnut....thx for sharing fellas. I was blessed to be treated to a day of hunting kitties too by Pontoon and Trolly and have some pics to share from that but between Verizon not getting my internet working at my new home and trying to get on at work cause my boss is such an *** I haven't posted them.......yet.

See ya all at HG-4

[bachiboy]

Hey guys,

Sounds like you all had a great time out there! Congrats on a successful event! Good times with great friends...doin what we do...gotta love it!

See you at HG4!

PS - Arthur, that food looks insane!

[OC ANGLER]

awesome read ! thanks for the report .. looks like another awesome time at the vine !

[PONTOON]

First off I just want to say thank you all for the replies!, and if I miss any of your names please forgive me. I know I've met all of you but for some reason I'll remember the screen names a lot easier so shoot me a pm and remind me and I'll try to get it down.:Thumbs Up:

This definitely was a great night with Good Friends in honor of Dana "fisherman 57" Rea.:Cool:


First of all, thank you Daniella and Irvine Lake for hosting this annual event in memory of Dana, the Godfather of Team 57. :Big Grin:

Big Daddy and TaperSteve, thanks for carrying the torch for Team 57.:Thumbs Up:

Terry & Chris, thank you for being such fabulous hosts and broadening my horizon... I had such a great time hanging out with two of the original "Legends" that Dana himself handpicked. :Cool:
That is one beautiful vessel Terry and good luck at the KOC tournament. :Thumbs Up:

Chris, thank you for feeding me, the grape leaves wraps were delicious! Thank you for the stimulating conversation and laughs... most of all, thanks for cutting bait all night so I didn't have to get my hands dirty, lol :Envious:
The look that was on my face when you pulled up that Surf Perch...:ROFL:

Terry, you are too kind not to mention my farming tendencies Saturday night. I missed TWO quality bites... set the hook too quickly. :mad: Damn rookie!
But it was fun to finally hook up with one... I think the entire lake heard us yell "Halibut!" :Big Smile:
Sorry for being so antsy.., just couldn't sit still, lol. But once you guys gave me that pill, I did settled down a bit. :LOL:

Watching Chris running to make the weigh-in had me rolling... :ROFL: One minute late... :Neutral:

It was great to see some of the Team 57 Crew there also... thank you for introducing yourselves and I'm looking forward to seeing you guys at the HG4 event. :Cool:

Good times indeed! :Big Grin: Dana is smiling, that's for sure...


Arthur,

I've got to say I was excited to hear that you wanted to attend Dana's Memorial event and fish with me and my long time fishing buddy Trolly......ahem..."Mayhem".:Wink: It was as always a pleasure to spend some good fishing time with you.

I remember back at the first Legends event when Dana called me over to the shirt table to introduce me to this young guy who Dana immediately told me was one of the 'good guys" just before introducing us. Who'd have known that I'd become such good friends with that guy named Wingnut who never left his duties at the shirt table the entire Legends event.

Thanks again for your company fishing the cats with me and Trolly in honor of our Friend Dana Rea!:Thumbs Up:


Good to see you all at the tourney! Glad you got Arthur on a kittie. I was going to bring my camera and take some pics but I was afraid it might melt!Lol
That is one beautiful boat you have there Terry. It was great seeing everyone again and nice to finally meet you Arthur. We were fishing a stones throw away from you and got skunked:Crying: But me and Chris had a great time anyway, even if you guys did try and swamp us on your banzai run to the weigh in!LMAO Good times had by all and all in the name of Dana! Team 57 lives on and continues what he started, family,friends, & fishing!

5150, Thanks for your reply and thank you for sharing the evening with good friends in honor of Dana!:Cool:

No matter what the fish count was it was cool just being out on the lake with good friends and I'm sorry for the wake. Ireally am but.......it was Trollys fault!:LOL:


Great report and pics. It looks like everyone had a blast. :Thumbs Up: Terry that boat sure looks sweet on the water. Props !
Hope i can make the next event

Rob, Thanks for the reply and it definitely was a good time!:Cool:

I'm glad you like the boat and I've got to say thanks for all the good information you gave me when I was doing the research and trying to make the decision to make the move into my first boat. I hope we can get together soon.:Thumbs Up:


mAN WHAT A GOOD TIME,BIG DADDYS PULLED PORK AND ALL THE OTHER FOOD FROM 57 MEMBERS.GOOD SMILES AND SEEING MURRITA ANGLER AND SON WAS A GOOD SURPRISE.TAPER STEVE AND CREW WORKED HARD.FISHING WAS FUN YELLING AT THE OTHER 57 MEMBERS WITH FUNNY COMMENTS.NICE TI HAVE WINGNUT ON BOARD BUT NOT A BORN CATFISHERMAN.DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER PILLOW.LOLOLOLTHANX PONTOON FOR THE NICE RIDE AND GLAD YOU GUYS LIKED THE DOLMAS.MAN I NEVER RAN THAT FAST FROM THE DOCK TO MTHE WEIGH IN YELLING THE WHOLE TIME I GOT A NICE FISH.BUT RULES ARE RULES I WAS THER EXACTLY ONE MINUTE LATE.LOLOLOL IF ANYBODY KNOWS WHAT KIND OF FISH I CAUGHT AT HE CAMPLEASE RESPOND,ITS WAS NOT A CRAPPIE OR BLUEGILL OR REDEAR.DID NOT FIGHT AT ALL

Trolly, or um, oh yeah, Mayhem :Cool:

Hey buddy, It's definitely been a pleasure fishing with you all these years. I don't think there's ever been a trip we haven't had something to laugh about. Now that we have the anchor problem solved I won't be able to give you a bad time about your knots.........except the squigglys that come back without a hook!:LOL:

Thanks again for the memories and dude......the Dolma was awesome!:Thumbs Up:


Sounds like you guys had a blast out there. Can't believe I missed it :/. You many not have had stringers of fish but you guys definitely had some good fish. Well done.

Fishfnatic, Thank you for the reply!:Cool:

It was definitely a great evening and I wish you could have made it out to honor Dana with us. We didn't have stringers to show off but the memories of a fun night of fishing with good friends will be there for a long time!:Thumbs Up:


Howdy Terry,
It was great to see you and Chris at the event.
I started busting up when I saw the Barred Surf perch in Trollys hand...:ROFL:
I know Arthur was cracking up as well.
That trolly is a serious jokester...:Nut Kick:
Thanks for the introductions to a couple of nice guys and who knows, maybe I'll join in on a kitty tournament one of these days...:Wink:
Take Care & see you soon,
Robert
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Robert, I'm glad you could make it out and share some of the day with us and it was a pleasure to meet Tre as well.:Cool:

I don't know what made Trolly come up with the idea to bring the perch but the look on Arthurs face for just a breif moment was priceless!:LOL:

I'm glad you enjoyed meeting some of the regulars at Irvine and I hope we can get you out at one of the catfish tournaments sometime.:Cool:


Sorry I missed seeing you out there but am glad you guy,s had some shots at a few, man the pictures of food that you always post look so good. Like I have said before Your a Blessed man.

BD

Mark, Thanks for the reply and I just want to commend both you and Taper Steve for working so hard to keep Dana's Legacy of Family, Friends, Fun and Fishing alive!:Thumbs Up:

I'm very sorry we didn't get to see you at the end of the night but we've got a few more nights of fishing before the KoC tournament so I'm sure we'll get to talk then My friend.:Cool:



WOW, what a day. Really sorry I couldn't make it but it was moving day for me sooooo....
Anyway, great report, great pics........Trolly, Pontoon and Wingnut....thx for sharing fellas. I was blessed to be treated to a day of hunting kitties too by Pontoon and Trolly and have some pics to share from that but between Verizon not getting my internet working at my new home and trying to get on at work cause my boss is such an *** I haven't posted them.......yet.

See ya all at HG-4

Nipple Twister..... um oh yea, John:LOL:

I know you've been busy with the move and all the other troubles that goes along with it but hopefully things will settle down a little after you take care of the last little bit tomorrow and you'll be able to get back on the water.:Cool:

I know what you mean about your boss being an ***, heck after working with the guy in the trade for over 30 years I'd change that three asterisk description to a six or seven asterisk description....*******!:Embarrassed:

What happened to the days when the boss had a little compassion for his employees, respected their skills and appreciated their efforts!.......... Oh, the good old days!:Wink:


Hey guys,

Sounds like you all had a great time out there! Congrats on a successful event! Good times with great friends...doin what we do...gotta love it!

See you at HG4!

PS - Arthur, that food looks insane!

Don, Thanks for the reply!:Cool:

It definitely was a great time watching Arthur get a little anxious for something to happen. He was even pacing the boat at one point!:LOL:


awesome read ! thanks for the report .. looks like another awesome time at the vine !

OC ANGLER, Thank you for the reply and yes, it was definitely a great evening on the water with Friends!:Cool:

[bones]

Wow guys....What an adventure! Great write up Terry. I'm sorry for the late heads up that I wasn't going to be able to make it to the event. I was really looking forward to it but God had other plans for me so I was there with you guys in spirit. As I stood there in church paying my respects to a dear friend that passed away I also prayed that Dana's memorial would be a success for you guys. Even though I didn't make it I was with you guys ....believe me. I have many fond memories of the special events that Dana organized at Irvine lake in the past and I'm still haunted by his voice........ Can't seem to get it out of my head. Dana definately left a lasting impression on alot of souls. A big thanks to every one of Dana's true friends doing the best to keep his legacy alive.
Can't wait for my chance to do the same with the HG IV Event ........ See you guys in a month......Take care,Be safe and Tight Lines to you all!!

[Hometown]

Terry great report and Pics it was great to see you Chris Wingnut and the rest of TEAM 57.I am hopeing I can make HG4

[SP Dan]

Hey Terry,

What a great report!
You had me smiling from beginning to end!
You have a good heart and it shows in your words my friend.

SP Dan <"))><

[blackwater]

No doubt Dana was smiling down on you guys that night. :Big Grin:
Chris and Terry, I can only imagine how hard it was for you to keep the Commander entertained in between bites. :LOL:
I know Arthur, he can't sit still for 10 minutes. LOL
Looking forward to seeing you guys at HG4. :Big Grin:

[PONTOON]

Wow guys....What an adventure! Great write up Terry. I'm sorry for the late heads up that I wasn't going to be able to make it to the event. I was really looking forward to it but God had other plans for me so I was there with you guys in spirit. As I stood there in church paying my respects to a dear friend that passed away I also prayed that Dana's memorial would be a success for you guys. Even though I didn't make it I was with you guys ....believe me. I have many fond memories of the special events that Dana organized at Irvine lake in the past and I'm still haunted by his voice........ Can't seem to get it out of my head. Dana definately left a lasting impression on alot of souls. A big thanks to every one of Dana's true friends doing the best to keep his legacy alive.
Can't wait for my chance to do the same with the HG IV Event ........ See you guys in a month......Take care,Be safe and Tight Lines to you all!!

Mike, I appreciate the reply and we definitely had you with us in spirit.:Cool:

There was a lot of Dana's memories with all of us there that evening and I'm sure the Legacy of Family, Friends fun and Fishing will live on with a lot of us any time we get together at the lake or at the beach. I wish you could have been with us we definitely made up for the slow bite reminiscing about get togethers and fishing adventures gone by.:Thumbs Up:

i'll see you at HG-4!:Cool:


Terry great report and Pics it was great to see you Chris Wingnut and the rest of TEAM 57.I am hopeing I can make HG4

Mark, Thank you for the reply!:Cool:

And, i'm very sorry for the prop wash incident at the dock. I had no idea you were back there trying to get your boat on the trailer!:Embarrassed:

I'm sure we'll see you at the lake before but I hope you will be able to make HG-4. It's going to be a good time!:Thumbs Up:


Hey Terry,

What a great report!
You had me smiling from beginning to end!
You have a good heart and it shows in your words my friend.

SP Dan <"))><

Dan, I'm glad you enjoyed the report and thank you for the reply!:Cool:

It was definitely a good time on the water that night with the commander and it was worth the price of admission seeing him get nervous and needing something to do. At one point I was looking foe a lure he could toss to get rid of some of that energy.:LOL:


No doubt Dana was smiling down on you guys that night. :Big Grin:
Chris and Terry, I can only imagine how hard it was for you to keep the Commander entertained in between bites. :LOL:
I know Arthur, he can't sit still for 10 minutes. LOL
Looking forward to seeing you guys at HG4. :Big Grin:

Phuong, Thanks so much for the reply and it was good to sit with a couple of Dana's good friend to talk about the past gatherings we had and some of the more funny moments we shared with our friend Dana.:Cool:

As for Arthur, it was definitely tough getting him to settle in and wait for the catfish to come around. At one point I had to laugh outloud when I noticed Arthur pacing up and down the center of the boat! you are right, the guy just cant sit still! At one point I thought the only way we could have got him to sit still would have been to break out a deck of cards but thinking about it that wouldn't have lasted long because he would have cleaned me out in a matter of minutes!:LOL:

Thanks again Phuong and I'm looking forward to seeing you at HG-4!:Thumbs Up: