Its time for me to fess up.

[gstours]

The reason ive been quiet here is because Ken, my best fishin buddy and neighbor passed away this spring after a couple of years of struggling with cancer to stay alive.   I,m not yet recovered but there,s a little more wind in my sails every month passing of the big tides. 
  After much neglect and thought of you being family, I hope to make a return maybe to a somewhat normal me
So look for a post fairly soon in the Great Northwest Section here.      gst.

[boon]

Sorry for your loss, Gary. Nice to see you back on the forums though, hope to hear more of your adventures once you're feeling up to it.

[steelfish]

sorry for your loss compadre Gary, take your time, you will be always welcome to post your adventures

[Swami805]

Sorry for your loss, glad we'll see more of you. I'm sure Ken would want you back out killing some fish, good friends are like that

[jurelometer]

Great to see you back Gary.  Somewhat normal is our specialty here   You'll be right at home.

As Alex says, take your time.

-Dave

[broadway]

Gary,
   Very sorry for your loss.  You two crazy kids were a hell of a team... Only time can heal that wound. 
Wishing you the best and look forward to your return and adventures.
RIP Ken
Warm regards,
Dom

[Crow]

Yeah, it sucks to lose a buddy!  I just lost the best fishin' buddy I ever had, last Monday......the island won't be nearly as much fun,without him! So I kinda' know what you are going through! Hang tough, and honor their memory..that's the best I can come up with.

[Cor]

It's sadly our age thing to lose good buddies like that.

My condolences to you.

[Midway Tommy]

Good to see you headed back, Gary.  I figured your absence had something to do with the loss of your fishing buddy. May he RIP!

[Keta]

:0(

[pointbob]

The reason ive been quiet here is because Ken, my best fishin buddy and neighbor passed away this spring after a couple of years of struggling with cancer to stay alive.   I,m not yet recovered but there,s a little more wind in my sails every month passing of the big tides. 
  After much neglect and thought of you being family, I hope to make a return maybe to a somewhat normal me
So look for a post fairly soon in the Great Northwest Section here.      gst.

Excellent news! And thanks for sharing. Where abouts are you in the PNW? i'm near 98281

[Shark Hunter]

Good to Hear from you Gary!
Take all the time you need buddy.
We'll be waiting.

[Hardy Boy]

Gary: It will be nice to have you back on your time schedule and when you are ready. Take care and I hope you are ready for winter.

So sorry to hear about Ken.


Todd

[Dominick]

Gary, we all need time to grieve. We look forward to hearing of your adventures in the great northwest.  Dominick

[Brewcrafter]

Gary - Condolences, I can understand how tough it is, no need to apologize for taking time.  I suspect that once you get back out on the water, that is probably where Ken would want you to be.  - john