Dave, The gov. is fixing to send me a 600.00 check next week.
I think a portion of this money, say about 100 bucks of it, has take a soldier fishing name on it.
Can't think of a better way to spend the money other than this great cause and doing what I love.......

Thanks Kevin, that is a generous offer and definitely accepted. I am so blessed to have a friend like you. I will match it with another 100 bucks. Anyone else want to give up a few free bucks from your tax rebate? This is a challenge to all the Granger Gang. Let's hear from you all.

Wow Thanks guys. Every little bit helps for sure! Keep it up. Later Mike

Sabot, DougM, Sawltydog, Crappieking, need you all to register your boats on the website above. Thanks guys.

I have registered my boat.

I have registered for the Lewisville event. Proud to be a part of it.

As of April 27, 2008:

MAY 31 - BELTON ---------------------------- 0
JUNE 28 - GRANGER -------------------------- 3
JULY 12 - SAM RAYBURN -motel --------------- 0
JULY 26 - RAY HUBBARD -motel --------------- 0
AUGUST 9 - BELTON -------------------------- 0
AUGUST 30 - LEWISVILLE -motel -------------- 2
SEPTEMBER 13 - RICHLAND CHAMBERS -motel ---- 0
SEPTEMBER 27 - FORK -motel ----------------- 6
OCTOBER 11 - ALAN HENRY -motel ------------- 0
OCTOBER 25 - RAY ROBERTS -motel ------------ 1
NOVEMBER 22 - GRAPEVINE -motel ------------- 0

If you are interested in being the guy on the ground please go here to register the lake and date you would like to fish.
http://takeasoldierfishing.com/board/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=81

If you would like to be a boater in one of these events please go here to sign up and be counted!
http://takeasoldierfishing.com/board/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=80

Thanks for all the support guys. Let's keep them coming and show them how everything is bigger in Texas! Later Mike

Thanks Doug and Kevin. Waiting on the rest of the GANG to register @ http://takeasoldierfishing.com/board/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=80

Dave, I signed up on the boaters sight. I said 2 to be safe, but depending on the fisherman I may be able to take 3. I too will match you guys $100. I will try to see if I can get some other people/organizations to donate.

Thanks Zach for registering and for the donation. Now who's next. We are up to 4 boats. Need about 16 more to make sure we have enough rides.
Printed up some flyers to distribute to the local sporting goods stores. Made some cards up to place on windshields @ the Fox/Taylor ramp parking lots. I'm gonna call Brandon today @ the COE and give him a heads up and find out if we need a permit or not.

This project is near and dear to me after spending the last 28 years of my life in the military and currently serving. Need some assistance here Granger Gang. Here is a quote from fisterfam
"Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom".
Look deep in your heart and think seriously about this by assisting.

Sabot, did you register your boat?
We need to get this done so we can get a good count.
Let's getter dun gang!!!!!!!

Man I am all pumped up!!! Thanks DBman. I can feel your passion from way over here. Keep it up. I sent it higher today in hopes of getting some funding for these wounded soldiers. Total price tag for this project is $41k so please cross your fingers and hope the Army is generous enough to help. Otherwise the soldiers will be responsible for their meals and rooms when we go to the other lakes. THINKING POSITIVE HERE!!!

Keep it up guys. The word is out about the project and the soldiers are getting excited! Later Mike

Ok I signed up 2 boats what else do we need to do ? I am willing to help with meal or whatever just let me know.

I am willing to do it, just depends on my work schedule. My job is in a downturn right now, so I'm not sure when I'm off or on, should have a better grip on it by the end of this week....

I think its the new footwear he's sporting

I feel the love. Must be cause I'm gellin' or is that croc'in.
Thanks Crappie King for registering not one but two boats. You're the man.

Its called moral support

Back to the top!! I will update the boats here in a little bit. Good to read that you registered TWO boats. Thought you just had a mishap and signed up twice for the same boat!! Later Mike

As of April 30, 2008 boaters signed up!!

MAY 31 - BELTON ---------------------------- 0
JUNE 28 - GRANGER -------------------------- 6
JULY 12 - SAM RAYBURN -motel --------------- 0
JULY 26 - RAY HUBBARD -motel --------------- 0
AUGUST 9 - BELTON -------------------------- 0
AUGUST 30 - LEWISVILLE -motel -------------- 3
SEPTEMBER 13 - RICHLAND CHAMBERS -motel ---- 1
SEPTEMBER 27 - FORK -motel ----------------- 6
OCTOBER 11 - ALAN HENRY -motel ------------- 0
OCTOBER 25 - RAY ROBERTS -motel ------------ 1
NOVEMBER 22 - GRAPEVINE -motel ------------- 0

I don't own a boat, but have relatives and friends that have either served, or are still currently in the arm forces, and some still deployed.

I do rent some slips up here at Eagle Mountain Lake in the N Fort Worth Area, and could check with our marina owner on something like this. I'd love to fish side-by-side with some of the most unselfish heroes known to our country.

It would be the least I could do and really have nothing more than the upmost respect and reverence for our ladies/gents that serve our country across the world. God Bless em'.

Just talked to my buddy Bill and he is going to register his boat.That should bring the count up to at least 7.
Keepem coming in guys!

Thanks Kevin, that's 7 boats so far. Shooting for 20. I know of 2 other boats that will be on the water. Got the cards printed out for windshields @ the ramp. Won't be able to place them until May 18th. Going out of town until the 17th. Also got some flyers printed. Hopefully I will be able to get them to the bait shops and sporting good stores Friday prior to my departure to Corpus Saturday morning. Keep up the great work all. See you on the lake on May 18th. Dave

DB,
Do you need someone to man the Granger HQ (pavilion)? I ain't wounded, but I'd still help if I had time. Also, do you need any help getting the word out on-post here? June is gonna be a busy month for me, but I believe I could get away for a Saturday if necessary.

TYD, May need your assistance driving a boat. Might have one lined up for you to be the skipper on. I'll let you know. I still can use your assistance @ the HQ if not. Thanks man.