"You are absolutely right about pain sucking. My pain med and the ARNP (Advanced Registration Nurse Practioner) that suggested it have both changed my life, I can fish, work and more. Life is good again. Thanks for the good wishes! Rick Newman"

"Rick, great to see your getting out, fishing and enjoying your boat. I too am about to do a roll over. I haven't rolled the boat over to re-do the bottom in 3 years, maybe more. But the shallow summer runs have caught up to me and the boat and…"

"Guy, I have the boat patched and have been using it.  Got too warm here in recent days, water temps in the rivers are in the 70's which stresses the fish too much.  So we're waiting for cooler temps.  Going to update my…"

"I have been fishing more this year than I have for quite a long time. I have been enjoying my time in the boat and bringing trout to the net. I have been working on refinishing the frames and interior woodwork as time and outdoor covered storage…"

"Hi Phillip! Thanks. And how is your beautiful boat doing? I saw the repair pictures awhile back. As a result, I started packing two roles of wide duct-tape onboard my boat! : ) Guy"

"Guy,  Good to see your still around.  Lots of new faces and a few diehards.  Boat still looks great. Dorf"

"Hi Rick, I'm doing well. Thank you for asking. I stop by once and awhile to read the new posts. It's always interesting and educational. The Guytanic is also doing well. It doesn't see much river time. On average I get out maybe two…"

"Guy, how have you been doing? How has "Guytanic" holding up and working? I have often wondered how things are going for you. Many folks are online for a while and then disappear. I am glad to see you return, hope you stick around. Rick…"

"The "Guytanic" on display at the Wooden Boat Show in Wilson, WY, on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Thanks A.J. and Dutch for organizing the event. It was a wonderful day."