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Happy birthday frank 7-15-07


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FRANK, I hope you have a nice day on your birthday and you get some fish smirk.gif. So happy birthday to you grin.gif.

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Heres to one of the best. A true friend who knows a thing or two on just about everything and is always willing to drop whatever he is doing to help out others in need. Happy birthday Mr. Deluca! Enjoy the day. Call me later and maybe we can get together over a few sodas while you teach me how to do that moonwalk thing. wink.gif BC

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Have a good B-Day old man of the sea.

Skipperskid you couldnt wait until the cake popped up or what. Let the guy have one more day before he has to think about the big 60. blush.gif

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  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

Thanks very much guys. When the gang wakes up I think I'll hit Island lake.

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Perfect day for a B-day and a fish fry. Good luck and enjoy the day.

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Happy B day frank hope you had a great day. Did you catch any fish today hope you did.

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YOU Old Man how was your day confused.gif. Happy B - Day I hope you had a great day and you got some fish smirk.gif.

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  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

You know life is good when your best days are so close to the norm.

Got up early before everyone as I always do. Had a little welding job to do on the tractor then a ride with said tractor down a dead end country road to the bros for a little work/play in the 40. Nothing like staring the day early before the morning dew burns off.

A little putz'n around then the short ride back home. I knew they'd be up now. My daughter heard the tractor and was out the door to greet me.

My morning departure gave her the time to set the stage. A sign, "Happy Birthday Dad", written with crayon in Chiara's hand writing and taped in a conspicuous place. Big smile from my little girl followed by a hung and a kiss.

My wife who never cooks has just about got breakfast on the table.

Jr with head phone on and reading a book about WWII takes a minute to wish the ol'man a happy birthday.

Off to Island lake. We stop by a long time family friends cabin. Doesn't take long till the kids are in their swim suits and in the water. I didn't need to fish but since I was there I figured I see whats biting. wink.gif

Thanks for the Birthday Wishs!

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The simple pleasures are best. Glad you had a good one, old man. grin.gif

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Hi Frank!

Happy belated birthday to ya! I was out at Boulder Lake all week-end or I would been out there with ya. My dad says you got a decent eye out there.

We'll catch ya next time!

Once again, Happy Birthday Frank! smile.gif

Nunnu

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  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

Thanks guys.

nunnu, I hear you did pretty good too.

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Happy Belated Birthday Frank! Sounds like you had a wonderful day. Hope to see ya at the Bash again this year.

Chaff

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chaffmj, thanks and I'll see you at the Bash.

Will you be grilling pork loin again, that was some good eats!

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My weber we will be with me and if it isn't pork loin it will be something as good or better. Hopefully the weather will be a little nicer so people will stay and I don't end up eating 5 pork sandwiches again. I barely had any room left for beer. laugh.gif

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