TJQ Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Over the past few months one of our moderators has seen a dramatic decline in his heath, that has affected his ability to work more than a couple days a week. I count him as one of my close friends, as many many users here do. He has been involved in helping me here since I can remember running any and all versions of my message board and keeping me calm when we run into trouble. I have talked to him and he begrudgingly has allowed me to help him out in this fashion. We've helped out numerous people here who have needed it, and now its Rick turn. He has spent many many hours on this board moderating and making sure that everything runs as smooth as possible and I think its our turn to pay him back. He just needs some help to get over this hump and through some surgery so he can get back on his feet again. I am in the process of organizing some auctions on his behalf, and if you want to help right away, you can send some help his way at: Rick O'Banion 14 Haight Street St. Catherines, ON L2P 2M1 Lets get together and show everyone, once again, what kind of a community we have here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMASSE Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 TJ I am willing to tie and donate 50 steelhead flies and 50 Small Stream Trout for your auction to help out with rick Let me know Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Dave that would be great, Ill auction them off in two lots... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thank you Dave. Very generous of you. Yes TJ, I also consider Rick a close friend and will do whatever I can to help out. I'll have something for the auction also within the next few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 You have a PM T.J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Well that's just no good!!! I'll help any way I can. I'll see what I can do to help out in auction and get back to you. Hang in there Rick, my thoughts are with you bud. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Rick is a great supporter of this community and a great guy.He is a very proud man and if he agreed to accept help he really needs it.Lets do what we can to ease him thru this tough time.If anyone lives near him he may need some help with his animals and maybe a little visit. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Let me see what I can dig up... G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 I see no reason WHY, this will NOT, be one of our best auctions to aid one of our greatest members. Rick I have met and is one of the classiest members on this board,smart too. I,ll be doing me darndest to get a few items for this auction guys. Rick you have many friends here and yes,we have shoulders for you to lean on. FAMILY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Count me in! Rick is a great guy and I know everyone will want to pitch in. Get well soon Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctdd2006 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) I'll have auction items to help out. Let me know via PM when the auction will happen. How about a variety of new Craftsman tools? I have a 50pc screwdriver set and a 4 pc plier set to donate as well as an 11pc combo screwdriver/plier set. Let me know who to mail them to. I've never met you Rick, but send you my best wishes. Cheers! Edited November 25, 2008 by ctdd2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Carole and I would like to help out too...PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) My internet has been out all day TJ.... let me put my thinking hat on! Found something.. PM sent. Edited November 25, 2008 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medmart Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 PM sent T.J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 ill find something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 There'll be an auction forum up in the morning. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Are we to PM TJ or you Roy.. with items? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 You can just post them to the forum in the morning my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Ho K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Thanks to all you guys. It has been quite a challenging year for me. I am seeing the surgeon on the 11th and should have a date set soon after. I am not looking forward to getting this type of surgery, but I have been battling this since the spring and all other options have been exhausted. Six months of this was just too much and waiting longer was creating other risks.... I am not looking forward to the recovery, but it has to be done. They seem fairly sure the cancer has not returned, but the damage has to be repaired and the growth have to come out. Get out the ice packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 HERE's a link to the auction forum. Thanks very much for your help folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmaster Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have a 2 Man Channel Cat Charter that i could donate ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT10Sam Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Well Rick is one of ours here on the forum, count us in and I will find something to send to the auction. Kind Regards, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 We are seeing some very nice support here, that's how we roll at OFC. What we need for Rick right now is some hard, short term support, if that meaning is clear. A letter to TJ will result in a forward to Rick, with no names attached. An auction is still a great idea, for the longer term. I will definitely bid on a guide package, any takers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfish Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Niagara River Steelheaders is putting a tourny on in early December, Niagara fishing has been invited and OFC should come down as well, the derby will be held from queenston on the Lower Niagara River, all proceeds will go towards Rick . Will post details later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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