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Gator · Post by **Gator** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:56 pm

It is with a heavy and light heart - that I tell you

Due to recent life changes........

I will be moving to the East Coast in two weeks.

This will not change my status on WB - I am still the HNIC. I will just be doing it from a few thousand miles away.

I will do everything in my power to be here for the Rally and Pro-Teen - but we will have to see.

I have to sign off now before I get emotional
.
Goodnight my friends.

TEAMDEADMONEY · Post by **TEAMDEADMONEY** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:06 pm

Im sorry to hear the news.
Things will work out for you. Stay possitive and keep your sense of humor. Things happen for a reason!!!!

Pete

Jason C. · Post by **Jason C.** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:06 pm

Gator,
I am so sorry to hear this bad news. If there is anything, anything at all that I can do to help you out let me know. I will be sad to see ya go but will look forward to seeing you at the Rally and Pro-Teen if you can make it. Look up bud things will get better in time!

kb · Post by kb » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:07 pm

Thanks for all your help over the past years Gator...........

kb

Scott Shambre · Post by **Scott Shambre** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:33 pm

This is something that saddens me.

Lee, you have been a good friend over the years and in particular during the last year. You email was the first I got and I still remember it well. It is times like these that we pass through and appreciate the good friends we have, start new friendships and let go of those that never were.

Thanks for all of the support you have lent me over the years and if there is ANYTHING I can do, dial the number!!!!

Scott

Terry Smith · Post by **Terry Smith** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:41 am

Gator,
You will be missed here in California BIG TIME!!!!!!! You will always be welcome in my house and you have my phone number. Life throws some F&^%$ up stuff at us for sure.

GOOD LUCK MY BROTHA!!!!!!!!!!!

LOUNGE LIZARD FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:12 am

Sorry to hear this Gator but if youâ€™re leaving there has to be a reason â€“ I wish and hope success to you and yours. Friends stay friends no matter the distance

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:01 am

What Race Track are you going to be close to?

Hipster · Post by **Hipster** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:07 am

Gator,

Dude you are the best!!! thanks for the good times we shared

Saying that you will be missed is the understatment of the year!!!

TTaylor · Post by **TTaylor** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:09 am

Gator,

Hang in there bud. Whenever you're in CA, you've got a room at the house. If there's anything that you need, give me a call

Take care,
Troyce

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:10 am

Gator,It was a pleasure to meet you.Mona and i,Wish the best for you.Let us know about the party

We, have to work on that CROWN.No chasing trucks this time

A little Putomayo and some Crown,let the good times roll

Good luck,Lee

fishsmith · Post by **fishsmith** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:37 am

Sorry to hear that Gator

Good luck with the move.

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:12 am

I'll always have a place for ya ta crash, and a magic glass ta suck on whenever yer in the area my BrothA!

Best of luck to you, and I hope your life-changes work out well for you!

Rog

Bill K · Post by **Bill K** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:16 am

Damn Gator, sorry to hear that. It is not any easy and will take time to heal, etc. I wish you the best and just stay positive and keep your life on a even keel. I went through that about 34 years back, but, you know it worked out for the best after awhile. Again stay on track, positive and it will work out. Looking forward to seeing you along the bass trail. Bill K

bassindon69 · Post by **bassindon69** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:25 am

It's just not right.

Don.

Otay Michael · Post by **Otay Michael** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:29 am

You are in our prayers buddy.

TomAtkeson · Post by **TomAtkeson** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:45 am

Gator,
I'm sorry to hear about your marrage and that you are leaving the west coast. I throughly enjoyed fishing with you every chance I got and just BSin around the camp fire so to say at events we had. If you need a place to crash as you head out east and you are coming hear the big easy I can give you a place to take a breather ... maybe hit bourbon st eh! Again you have my number just let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

L Dub · Post by **L Dub** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:28 am

Best of luck to you Gator.

ash · Post by **ash** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:43 am

WoW brother - I wish you the best- the NorCal scene will just not be the same without you! dammit I was fishing ABA delta this year just to hang with you - but schtuff happens- Take Care of yourself Lee - I am also just a phone call away and you are a NutCase and the Head Nazi In Charge (thats what I figured you meant by HNIC

)

Jonathan

DeltaDan · Post by **DeltaDan** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:57 am

BrothA "Gator" -

You will be deeply and sorely missed beyond words, arse pats and salty ear lickin's that can be typed on a silly keyboard â€¦...

Thank you, So much for the extreme pleasure of our BrothAHood in the short time of less than 2 years. You have always gone above and beyond in everything you did for Everyone ~ like all the webby stuff of Helping WB what it was, is and will be to come !! Starting up "The Original Lounge" that has progressed into the ultimate and intimate BrothA-Hood for what we as LLâ€™s have become.

All of your time, offering and the constant effort you have put into the Classic's, Pro-Teen events, Nut-Case Rallyâ€™s, Boating for the Delta Teen Team, Leaving your boat for others to use so that they can fish a tourney ... and so much more !! Like starting up the Delta A.B.A. Series last year that was a memory of a lifetime for myself and many many others !! Just like you throwing baits at my boys from your box â€¦ and when I said "Gator !! that was WAY TO MUCH !!" You then threw even more to them and told me to STFU.

â€“ Pushing all your chips in on the poker table while giving that chit-eatin Copenhagen grin saying â€œCall Me !! ..... I DARE YOU TO CALL ME â€

mac (Doyle McEwen) · Post by **mac (Doyle McEwen)** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:51 am

Been there done that twice..It ain't fun and can tend to be costly..That being said, I wish you the best..I hope we are blessed with your presence at the Rally and I know the teens and boaters will be looking for you at the Pro-Teen..Keep us informed of what is happening back east..There is some gret fishing back there, I don't think it really compares to what you are used to here, but it should keep you going..

mac

DPetty · Post by **DPetty** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:33 am

Lee,

I am truly sorry to hear this news. We will pray for you and your family.

Wolfeman · Post by **Wolfeman** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:52 am

Gator,
Moving Back East?....JUST SAY NO!!!!!
It sucks back there; the weather is lousy, the football games are on way too late in the day, did I mention the lousy weather?

Seriously, I'm sure this is a tough call for you. Do what you gotta do and keep your head up.

The East's gain is our loss. Take care my friend. You will be missed, but not forgotten. Come back and see us soon.
- Wolfeman

g-man · Post by **g-man** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:00 pm

Gator, I'm gonna mis ya buddy! Make sure you come by the pad before you leave. I personally wanna say thanks for all the help that you have given me. Sorry about the news.

You will be deeply missed Brother!!

Jason

MIKE TREMONT · Post by **MIKE TREMONT** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:40 pm

Sorry to read this Lee. Like others have mentioned, things happen for a reason. One door closes but another opens. The only thing constant in life is change itself.

Keep your head up and keep moving forward and good things will happen, ask my second wife

.

You have a great group of Brotha's and friends that wish the best for you, that's a whole lot.

Good luck.

sethook · Post by **sethook** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:26 pm

Good luck gator, thanks for everything youve done for me i appreciate it..If theres anything I can do just make the call......

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:35 pm

Good luck my friend. We hope the changes are all good for you and family!!

Phil & Peggy

Sean Graf · Post by **Sean Graf** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:38 pm

Gator,

You wiLL be missed by MANY.

Since a few people have offered you a place to stay when you're in town, I'll make the same offer, anytime and thank you for EVERYTHING you have done for us.

It just won't be the same without you man!

fishfan · Post by **fishfan** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:00 pm

Well tater,

Everyone has said it all for me so good luck in your new adventures! You know where to find my number if you need anything or just to talk!

Jeff

StockOption · Post by **StockOption** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:05 pm

Take care Lee best of luck to you.

The east coast just got very lucky

Stay in touch dude !!!!!

(And no worries man I hear they have bass back east too

)

basscat09 · Post by **basscat09** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:15 pm

g-man wrote:Gator, I'm gonna mis ya buddy! Make sure you come by the pad before you leave. I personally wanna say thanks for all the help that you have given me. Sorry about the news.

You will be deeply missed Brother!!

Jason

I can't find better word's......remember who you are ..LL.

Rick Perez · Post by **Rick Perez** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:19 pm

Gator,
I wish the best for you and thank you for the being a heads up guy. God Bless and take care.

Rick Perez

basshunter4u · Post by **basshunter4u** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 7:29 pm

Gator, Good luck and hang in there buddy. There are not many people that would loan a boat to a fisherman to fish a tournament like HBC 1. You are a true class act and wish you and your family the best. We will miss you

Don Osborne

sTony · Post by **sTony** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:24 am

We'll always have a place for ya to rest your head when you come back on visits amigo.

sTony

Steve Eheler · Post by **Steve Eheler** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:47 am

Gator, Thank you for everything you did for all of us you were always in the thick of it no matter what we were doing rally, pro/teen. You will be missed! my friend.
As many others have offered you always a place to rest @ my house when you make your way back to the west coast. God Bless, Steve

DAN · Post by **DAN** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:54 am

Dang Dude I wanted to hunt!

Look at it this way with all the offers for places to stay it looks like an easy couple of month west coast swing! and Heck the motorhome moved next to the Gridley office would give ya a fast connection too and a few weeks!

DanIsaac · Post by **DanIsaac** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:37 am

Gator,

I don't know why these things happen, but I've been there twice as well. Remember, Faith, Family, and Friends! From what I see you have plenty of each, and they will get you through it despite appearances right now. I wish you nothing but the best my friend!

God Bless,

Dan

Hardshell · Post by **Hardshell** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:38 am

Sorry, pal.

Hardshell

JamesH · Post by **JamesH** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:50 am

Well the poker parties at my house just became a whole lot cheaper! My beer supplier isn't going to be happy, that's for sure.....

James

RipnRog · Post by **RipnRog** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:15 pm

I will miss our friday lunches at hooters........ I will just order a 20 piece shrimp in your honor....... and eat them of course..... see ya soon brother.......

Guy Kelley · Post by **Guy Kelley** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:50 pm

Wow !!!

From the tune every one is playing, t's as if you passed away instead of moving to another Coast Line !

As you say you will still be around lurking in the corner somewhere !

I do fully expect to be scolded on a routine basis for my out of line utterances and misquotes as you have been known to do when I need to be gently slapped back in line.

I DO WISH FOR YOU GOD SPEED AND GOOD FORTUNE IN ALL THAT COMES TO YOU LEE.

Slippy · Post by **Slippy** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:19 pm

Gator, hang tuff brotha LL.... remember what i told you in the lounge.

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:49 pm

Guy Kelley wrote:Wow !!!

From the tune every one is playing, t's as if you passed away instead of moving to another Coast Line !

NOT EVERYONE GUY, I'M ALREADY PLANNING THE ROAD TRIP....................

GATOR KNOWS HOW I FEEL AND WHERE I STAND ON THIS ISSUE.

Dom · Post by **Dom** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:33 pm

Thats sad news Gator

I dont know the whole story but do believe things happen for a reason and when one door close another opens, its all true it may not seem like it right now buddy but in time

Take Care Dude

PS dont sell or let her have the guidewear its COLD back there!

Dom

Gator · Post by **Gator** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:43 pm

Noone is thinking I am gone........just relocated.

I have the best bunch of friends that a guy could ask for. And friends that I consider family.

I will be out of the physical area but with the internet, I will always be here.

And yes Guy - I will smack ya down every chance I get.

sean alarid · Post by **sean alarid** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:46 pm

Thanks Gator for everything. I wish the best of luck to you. Your a true friend and 1 of the few that would let me borrow your boat anytime I needed it.

I appreciate everything you have done for me!

Gimpy · Post by **Gimpy** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:59 am

Gator,

I'm sorry to hear you are leaving.. I am assuming it is for a good reason and hope you find some good water out there.

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