Look at that...This is my 1300th post.

In reality, it is more than 1300. Several years ago Mark done some up grades and deleted about 100 or 200 post counts...But it is OK. He can't help it...I remember the time he couldn't tell the difference between a brown trout and a rainbow trout...But don't mention that, he gets upset about it :)

We have had our up's and down's. It has been about 12 years. There has been times when Mark put me in my place and some times I have put him in his place. It is all good and I would not change a thing about the whole trip. It has been 12 years and about 1500 comments and I have loved every moment of it.

I have never asked for anything. But I have been given more than I could ask for. Sure, we have had some bad apples along the way. But all in all this has been an amazing journey and I love every one of you for being part of that journey.

I remember the young mother that came to the Forum asking for advice so she could take her boys fishing. I remember Ted getting a little upset at my sense of humor...The Uni student. But I wont mention that cos that was one that Mark put me in my place over hahaha...12 years of memories that will go with me for ever.

So, you are thinking this is a "dear John" post....hahaha...WRONG !!

I think it was at 500 posts, I offered to pay for a T-shirt to any and everyone that could catch up to me...Well, I am going to up the anti now that I have reached 1300 - I will personally pay for 2 T-shirts for anyone that can catch up to me.

The rules --- Well, this is a surprise to Mark for starters cos I have not put it past him hahaha. So, the rules, I am paying !! Catch up to me on real and genuine posts and I will buy you 2 Fishing Reminder T-shirts. That is it, that is the rules.

I thank you all and I love you all for allowing me to be part of this wonderful journey.