I'm getting excited. About 25 hours from now, I'll be heading to the convention. Hope to meet some of you fine folks, and maybe buy an old trap or two.

Will be finish packing the trailer and truck this afternoon. Looking forward to meeting a bunch of new folks again this year.

Ive headed out. Working in ND. Hope to be there by supper

I used to be a fixture there, running my butt off to help. Had lots of fun, but some of the cool kids died, some left because of the many controversies, and soon, without the good ol boys, it was not much fun any more. Now it feels like a bunch of strangers, looking for a way to fleece you out of your skin.

I sure do miss good old Gabby and Maddog, and Cory and Arnie, and Carl, and so many more. Some gone forever, some gone from the MTA, and some rarely around.

Big Sam, I found some of your beaver catchers today by $50 a pop…

Yes generations change but there are a few of us younger good old boys just wanting to enjoy the time spent.

That's the only problem with them, they sure are pricey. What kinda shape are they in?

They looked pretty good. I’ll show ya when you get here. Grain Belt on supply!
Looking forward to seeing ya, man.

Mark K many a convention has come and gone ,many put in time and worked and ran so they could be good and I had a good deal of fun and helped out also, miss going, met many good people over many years time flies buy,To all that are there have a good rondy.

Sounds good. I'll see you in the morning bud, and I'd be happy to steal a beer from you.

You can “steal” as many for as long as you’d like!

Generations change, but that is not the problem. It used to feel like family. Now it feels like strangers. Except for our regional shindigs which I rarely get to.

Packed up and heading out. Only about a 45 minute drive. See everyone there, got a little bit of everything.

Was a good day at the convention. Got to meet some new people while my wife and I were tailgating. Going back to tomorrow so I can do some shopping!!

Where were you set up?

Was set up about right in the middle in front of the horse barn. The group next to us had all the minnow traps.

Who’s the tailgater from Hallock, think he drove a little green Ford Ranger?
I was supposed to send him emails with some pics but I lost his card. Sold me a homemade set of 750 setters and they’ve released the jaws off a bunch of wolves and beavers. Was going to send him pics.
Ain’t going to make it this year.

Thanks to everyone who came and supported the MTA and made this convention a success. Could not have asked for better weather.

I haven't missed a one since 1993. There were times I felt the direction taken one wasn't mine and contemplated taking a break. After reflection I came to the conclusion the cause is bigger than me and my insecurities.

The smile on the kids face when I gave him the cookies was worth the 10 hour round trip.

A big shout out to Eric and his gang for pulling this off even if you couldn't get the road construction postponed lol

Til next year gentlemen, be good.

It was good to see everyone. Visited with Rally a while, got to talk to Tim Caven for a few minutes, and stopped to visit with a lot of the tailgaters. Met Big Sam. He is a pretty good fellow. I did miss seeing Tom. Maybe next time.

For anyone wondering, I was the guy in the beatup straw hat.

Had a good time and even the weather was great. The fish fry(s) were outstanding and yes, I ate too much. Had lots of laughs with both old and new friends. Lot's of work went into this event but it all pays off in the end. Glad it's over with but already looking forward to next year!