I am having trouble responding to this thread.

I want to thank Lyle for running the tournament.

I look forward to the parade, the vast array of prizes, the speeches by local dignitaries, the fireworks and the hug from Gail when I arrive in camp on June 23rd.

After spending the off season studying weather charts including winds coming from the hot air from our political activists I was able to step up from a second place finish last year (missed by one day last year also)to the position of "Ice Out Guru" this year.

Best of luck to everyone this year. May everyone catch a fish so large that a panoramic photo will be needed to show it all.