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Title: Its time for me to fess up.
Post by: gstours on November 01, 2023, 11:12:20 PM
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.   :ct   gst.
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Post by: boon on November 01, 2023, 11:15:02 PM
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.
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Post by: steelfish on November 01, 2023, 11:29:46 PM
sorry for your loss compadre Gary, take your time, you will be always welcome to post your adventures
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Post by: Swami805 on November 02, 2023, 12:02:18 AM
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
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Post by: jurelometer on November 02, 2023, 01:07:09 AM
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
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Post by: broadway on November 02, 2023, 01:50:39 AM
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
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Post by: Crow on November 02, 2023, 02:03:51 AM
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.
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Post by: Cor on November 02, 2023, 05:19:20 AM
It's sadly our age thing to lose good buddies like that.

My condolences to you.
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Post by: Midway Tommy on November 02, 2023, 05:23:37 AM
Good to see you headed back, Gary.  8) I figured your absence had something to do with the loss of your fishing buddy. May he RIP!
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Post by: Keta on November 02, 2023, 12:56:08 PM
:0(
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Post by: pointbob on November 02, 2023, 01:22:13 PM
Quote from: gstours on November 01, 2023, 11:12:20 PMThe 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.   :ct   gst.


Excellent news! And thanks for sharing. Where abouts are you in the PNW? i'm near 98281
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Post by: Shark Hunter on November 02, 2023, 04:40:34 PM
Good to Hear from you Gary!
Take all the time you need buddy.
We'll be waiting.
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Post by: Hardy Boy on November 02, 2023, 05:08:04 PM
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
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Post by: Dominick on November 02, 2023, 05:52:47 PM
Gary, we all need time to grieve. We look forward to hearing of your adventures in the great northwest.  Dominick
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Post by: Brewcrafter on November 02, 2023, 07:14:07 PM
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
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Post by: redsetta on November 02, 2023, 08:24:11 PM
Sorry for your loss Gary.
Glad you're making your way back though.
I think John's right that 'out on the water is probably where Ken would want you to be.'
All the best, Justin
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Post by: sabaman1 on November 03, 2023, 03:35:40 AM
My utmost condolences to you Gary for the passing of your good friend Ken. I've always enjoyed your on the
water fishing adventures. Time will heal and your memories are one of the best ways.
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Post by: Donnyboat on November 03, 2023, 01:20:01 PM
Very Nice to hear from you Gary, you & Ken were a good team, & gave up lots of good fishing, fortunatly enough, you have a very good wife, backing you, looking forwards to watching plenty more of you great adventures on the water, cheers Don,
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Post by: Maxed Out on November 03, 2023, 08:41:35 PM
 Always enjoy reading your posts Gary. I often find myself reading stuff you posted a few years back that I've already read several times before. I would love to see you out fishing again. Always good to hear from you. Kens spirit will always be there with you. He's in the lords hands now
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Post by: Bryan Young on November 05, 2023, 07:23:57 AM
Gary, my deepest condolences. It's completely understandable, and we are here to listen as well as sit in silence with you through these times. May peace be place upon you knowing that you were lucky to spend a couple more years with Ken. I'll be praying for you and your family, and Ken's family and friends.
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Post by: Rancanfish on November 06, 2023, 04:36:54 AM
Always tough losing our friends.
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Post by: alantani on November 06, 2023, 04:44:27 AM
going through that here as well.  it's starting to feel all too common.   :'(
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Post by: gstours on November 06, 2023, 10:43:08 PM
Thanks for being better than family with the good wishes.   I'll be back as soon as I am able.  :fish
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Post by: Ron Jones on November 08, 2023, 01:10:46 AM
I will miss your videos with him. My condolences to everyone involved.
I am glad to hear that you will be back n the water soon, for me it is the best place to recover, and remember old friends.

FTC (SS) Jones, Ronald L USN (Ret)
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Post by: gstours on November 26, 2023, 01:15:37 AM
Thanks Ron for the Kind Words of my friend.   If you are interested in some of our adventures see the Great Northwest section and find the first of many clips that are made public here....... :d