How about we all introduce ourselves

[MikeWood]

We don't do overnighters, so I totally agree. But cruisers have "creature comforts" that the wife enjoys. Big swim platforms, carpeted cockpits, etc, etc. That's the hill I'm climbing......

[ericmagsamen]

I had a 19' CC that was great to fish. But, I wanted something bigger and the family wanted a bathroom, etc... But I didn't want a cruiser so that's why I went with the walk around. It sleeps 4 when the mid bunk isn't full of fishing stuff... Ok, never. But it has a head, shower, heat/ac, galley w/fridge/sink/burner & genset. So now we're all happy until I pull up to the gas dock!

[thecow18]

My name is Dung Nguyen. I am a married 37 years old with 2 daughters, age 7 and 1. I grew up in the Fairfax County, VA area most of my life and currently live in Chantilly, VA. I am a Financial Systems Analyst. I did most of my fishing on land before I bought my first boat late last year. Early fall I found that my glastron boat had a big crack in the transom so I decided to get another. Cost to fix was more then what I bought the boat for. Found a great deal on a 2000 Angler 26' CC with dual Suzuki 150 outboards. It is now parked in a slip at Calvert Marina at Solomons, MD. I am still fairly new at fishing off the boat so I have lots to learn. Had the opportunity to fish with Jerry and Don from this site and they were very helpful and taught me alot. Very nice and friendly guys. Told Don I had to drive 1 hour just so I can fish with him and his jaw dropped. Told him that was a short drive. Solomons is almost a 2 hour drive for me and I have been doing that almost all summer long...........

very nice to meet everyone here.

[drichitt]

Welcome Dung. I have to drive an hour as well. My surprised look was that you had to carry those fish for an hour without being on ice. Glad it was a fairly cool day. I would suggest bringing a cooler when you sign on as a HO. Gotta think positive; or did you have doubts?...Don

[Ralph]

Hi guys -

Lot's of familiar friends have shown up here - glad I could join in where all the "cool kids" hang out .

My name is Ralph Meloy ( a.k.a. rem1224 on the other site). I live in Bowie, MD - been there over 20 years now - although I spend a lot of time on our farm property in Upper Marlboro where I grew up. Married to Gail for 30 years now (time flies!!) We have 2 boys - 1 in college, other one just got married in August.

I've been in the financial and computer fields for my whole carreer - worked in commercial lending at a couple of local banks, then got into private industry where there is a little less "government regulation" .

I've been fishing since I was about 10 - grew up fishing the Patuxent River from Waysons Corner to Benedict. The water in the river was actually clean back then - we'd actually catch crabs right off the dock near Rt 4.! Have owned several boats over the years - currently have a Trophy 2002WA. Next boat will have to wait until the college bills stop coming in . Usually fish out of Sandy Point or Chesapeake Beach.

[rbschou]

Hi, my name is Rob Schou (Grizzdog on the other site). I am 26 years old and a teacher in St. Mary's County. I normally fish out of Solomons, Buzz's, or PLO. Look forward to using and contributing to the site.

[mlag]

Welcome aboard Ralph. Was wondering if you were ever going to make it over. Dang you old guys are really slow Talk to you soon buddy........Mark

[thecow18]

My name is Dung Nguyen. I am a married 37 year old with 2 daughters, age 7 and 1. I grew up in the Fairfax County, VA area most of my life and currently live in Chantilly, VA. I am a Financial Systems Analyst. I did most of my fishing on land before I bought my first boat late last year. Early fall I found that my glastron boat had a big crack in the transom so I decided to get another. Cost to fix was more then what I bought the boat for. Found a great deal on a 2000 Angler 26' CC with dual Suzuki 150 outboards. It is now parked in a slip at Calvert Marina at Solomons, MD. I am still fairly new at fishing off the boat so I have lots to learn. Had the opportunity to fish with Jerry and Don from this site and they were very helpful and taught me alot. Very nice and friendly guys. Told Don I had to drive 1 hour just so I can fish with him and his jaw dropped. Told him that was a short drive. Solomons is almost a 2 hour drive for me and I have been doing that almost all summer long...........

very nice to meet everyone here.