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I kinda came into this forum high strung and off the wall. Got in with a rowdy bunch(great friends BTW ) and ended up getting Mod Q'ed, banned and disciplined. I'm glad to say that I have settled down some, and today consider all of the Moderators here, my friends. I have watched this forum develop over the short time I have been here, and it is my opinion that their efforts and tolerance has kept this place, the best of it's kind on the Web. I have learned much about the sport since becoming a member here. I am still kinda off the wall, fudge some of the fundamentals of fishing etiquette, and sometimes say things I regret, but I am a work in progress, and with the help of the Mods and the great members here, I am improving. Now for the rest of you guys I have become friends with many of you. Watched some of you go through terrible times that would have brought me to my knees. Shared some of my own strife with some of you, and been consoled in PM messages by so many at times, that I was left mouth agape and damp eyed. I am truly grateful for the support and well wishes from all of you. I have been smoke free since January, and this is largely due to support from members here, and after sharing my sobriety openly here, there are at least 2 members sober today because of that. 2013 has been an incredible year for me. I haven't gotten out fishing as often as previous years, but that's fine...I have a wonderful new lady in my life (who likes fishing as it turns out) and I can say that I am happier than ever. So Happy Holidays to all of you. I have smiled, laughed, cried, and prayed with you often. Lets hope 2014 will find us all healthy and happy. This place ROCKS !!!!!