Contest (Pix Added 11/21)OBG’s GrammarNazi Drawing - Page 4

OldBaldGuy · 11-05-2008, 07:34 PM

So I took the names Steve posted above, numbered them in order, wrote the four numbers on four identical pieces of paper, folded the pieces in half, put them in my hat and held the hat above She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed's head, then told her to reach up and pick out just one piece of paper...

<drum roll>

She drew #3.

The winner
of the 2008 GrammarNazi drawing
is

"Christopher, son of Scott Eveland"

Congratulations, Christopher, and thank you to the other families who entered. (I was so afraid no one would enter.

)

Scott, I'll be contacting you tonight about shipping information. Also, I'd very much enjoy it if you could arrange to have a photograph of Christopher's English teacher presenting the prize. Any chance you could make that happen?

**SKershaw** · 11-05-2008, 08:09 PM

Way to go, Christopher!!! Turn your Old Man into a Fly Fisherman too

Sandbilly · 11-05-2008, 08:25 PM

Great job Christopher.

Tell your dad you want to practice in the house.

dc

**holdemplyer** · 11-05-2008, 08:52 PM

Congrats christopher!

Hukt un fonix wurkt 4 heem!!!!!!:d

gn83tm · 11-05-2008, 10:37 PM

Way to go Evelands!! Keep up the good work Christopher and enjoy the initial frustrations of the fairy wand.

Thanks again to those who donated to this drawing and made it happen. It's great to see some positive encouragement and reward for those who are serious about their school work. I'm amazed almost every day at the lack of proficiency some people show in their writing skills, especially in the business world. You loose a lot of respect when you aren't able (or are maybe too lazy) to send a properly written email.

Will this be a annual, or every semester event??? Thanks again.

Hookem · 11-06-2008, 10:27 AM

"CONGRATS" Christopher!! Job well done on the language proficiency!! Congrats also to all the other contestants !! You all can be proud!!

Everyone continue the excellent work in school as it will pay off for all of you!!

Chris........have your dad take you out on a cold, windy, snowy day and show you for couple hours how it's done......... you dress warm but tell him to wear short sleeves...he will enjoy then giving you a good demonstration!!!

UKcat · 11-06-2008, 10:38 AM

Congratulations to the young Mr. Eveland. Get your practice in now so that you'll be ready to bust some bluegills on their beds when spring rolls around.

**Catfishsteve** · 11-07-2008, 12:37 PM

Congrats, Christophper!!

I'd like to send out some forum stickers to everyone who entered as well!!

Thanks to everyone who entered and thanks to OBG, Skershaw and Slimdog and anyone I may have missed for all the generosity for this drawing!!

OldBaldGuy · 11-07-2008, 01:07 PM

Thanks to generosity of an anonymous donor, we are tickled to death to be able to present Cabela's gift cards to:
Ashley, daughter of gn83tm
Aaron, son of Ukat, and
Klarrissa, daughter of Big Johnson.

Please see today's new thread -- GrammarNazi Drawing: Announcement 2!!!! -- for additional details.

Scott Eveland · 11-11-2008, 05:11 PM

We received the package yesterday and Chris tore into it last night, putting all the flies away in the nice box then into the bag. We assembled the rod/reel and I have to admit I didn't even know which way the reel was supposed to go. It reels both directions? What?

Holy cow I'm clueless about fly fishing... I guess we'll both be learning!

OldBaldGuy · 11-11-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Eveland

We received the package yesterday and Chris tore into it last night, putting all the flies away in the nice box then into the bag. We assembled the rod/reel and I have to admit I didn't even know which way the reel was supposed to go. It reels both directions? What?

Holy cow I'm clueless about fly fishing... I guess we'll both be learning!

Most fly reels these days are "reversible."

Scott, is Chris right-handed or left-handed? If he's right-handed, he'll be casting holding the rod in his right hand, so mount the reel beneath the rod so that the crank is on the left side. Fill the spool accordingly with backing/flyline/leader. If he's left-handed, you'll have to ask Catfishsteve.

Scott Eveland · 11-11-2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldBaldGuy

Most fly reels these days are "reversible."

Scott, is Chris right-handed or left-handed? If he's right-handed, he'll be casting holding the rod in his right hand, so mount the reel beneath the rod so that the crank is on the left side. Fill the spool accordingly with backing/flyline/leader. If he's left-handed, you'll have to ask Catfishsteve.

Thanks! He's right-handed.

Which way do you crank the backing/flyline/leader to load it? Clockwise or counter-clockwise?

Slimdog · 11-12-2008, 09:33 AM

Scott, if you are looking at the side of the reel with the handle on it, you will reel counter clock-wise.

Slim

OldBaldGuy · 11-21-2008, 09:58 PM

Christopher Eveland, winner of the fly fishing outfit in the GrammarNazi drawing, is pictured with his sixth grade English teacher at Ogallala Middle School, Mrs. Teaford. According to Chris's dad, Scott, Mrs. Teaford "got a kick out of the whole premise and appreciates your disdain for the lack of literacy displayed on the average web site.

"

Congratulations, again, Chris. And Thank You, Mrs. Teaford.

**holdemplyer** · 11-21-2008, 10:02 PM

**SKershaw** · 11-21-2008, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldBaldGuy

Christopher Eveland, winner of the fly fishing outfit in the GrammarNazi drawing, is pictured with his sixth grade English teacher at Ogallala Middle School, Mrs. Teaford. According to Chris's dad, Scott, Mrs. Teaford "got a kick out of the whole premise and appreciates your disdain for the lack of literacy displayed on the average web site.

"

Congratulations, again, Chris. And Thank You, Mrs. Teaford.

What? No haircut comment, Rog

Again, excellent job, Christopher!

11-05-2008, 07:34 PM	#61 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 5,552 Thanks: 59 Thanked 152 Times in 81 Posts	...and the winner is: So I took the names Steve posted above, numbered them in order, wrote the four numbers on four identical pieces of paper, folded the pieces in half, put them in my hat and held the hat above She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed's head, then told her to reach up and pick out just one piece of paper... <drum roll> She drew #3. The winner of the 2008 GrammarNazi drawing is "Christopher, son of Scott Eveland" Congratulations, Christopher, and thank you to the other families who entered. (I was so afraid no one would enter. ) Scott, I'll be contacting you tonight about shipping information. Also, I'd very much enjoy it if you could arrange to have a photograph of Christopher's English teacher presenting the prize. Any chance you could make that happen? __________________ “I think every happy memory plucks a hair from your head; if you see an old bald guy, he’s probably had a great life.” –-Red Green

11-05-2008, 08:09 PM	#62 (permalink)
SKershaw Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wherever the feeders are:) Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 1,144 Thanks: 136 Thanked 72 Times in 52 Posts	Way to go, Christopher!!! Turn your Old Man into a Fly Fisherman too __________________ Taming feathers and fur one hook at a time To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-05-2008, 08:52 PM	#64 (permalink)
holdemplyer Director Join Date: May 2007 Location: hunting for Kenzies MA gill!!! Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 106 Thanked 137 Times in 79 Posts	Congrats christopher! Hukt un fonix wurkt 4 heem!!!!!!:d __________________ And one of the Disciples of the Float Tube said, Feb. 22nd, 2009, there shall be open water. So it was said, so it shall be.

11-06-2008, 10:27 AM	#66 (permalink)
Hookem Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central ne Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 277 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	"CONGRATS" Christopher!! Job well done on the language proficiency!! Congrats also to all the other contestants !! You all can be proud!! Everyone continue the excellent work in school as it will pay off for all of you!! Chris........have your dad take you out on a cold, windy, snowy day and show you for couple hours how it's done......... you dress warm but tell him to wear short sleeves...he will enjoy then giving you a good demonstration!!! __________________ Dreaming is my reality...fishing my passion A goal yet to be realized is to sit quietly at night in the Rockies listening to the wolves howl.........

11-06-2008, 10:38 AM	#67 (permalink)
UKcat Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northwest O Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Congratulations to the young Mr. Eveland. Get your practice in now so that you'll be ready to bust some bluegills on their beds when spring rolls around. __________________ UKcat My greatest fear is that when I die, my wife will sell all my fishing equipment for what I told her I paid for it.

11-05-2008, 08:25 PM	#63 (permalink)
Sandbilly Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mullen Ne Posts: 391 Thanks: 29 Thanked 36 Times in 19 Posts	Great job Christopher. Tell your dad you want to practice in the house. dc

11-05-2008, 10:37 PM	#65 (permalink)
gn83tm Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western IA Posts: 62 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Way to go Evelands!! Keep up the good work Christopher and enjoy the initial frustrations of the fairy wand. Thanks again to those who donated to this drawing and made it happen. It's great to see some positive encouragement and reward for those who are serious about their school work. I'm amazed almost every day at the lack of proficiency some people show in their writing skills, especially in the business world. You loose a lot of respect when you aren't able (or are maybe too lazy) to send a properly written email. Will this be a annual, or every semester event??? Thanks again.

11-07-2008, 12:37 PM	#68 (permalink)
Catfishsteve Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plattsmouth, NE Posts: 6,843 Thanks: 21 Thanked 113 Times in 35 Posts	Yayy!! Congrats, Christophper!! I'd like to send out some forum stickers to everyone who entered as well!! Thanks to everyone who entered and thanks to OBG, Skershaw and Slimdog and anyone I may have missed for all the generosity for this drawing!!

11-07-2008, 01:07 PM	#69 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 5,552 Thanks: 59 Thanked 152 Times in 81 Posts	Additional Prizes! Thanks to generosity of an anonymous donor, we are tickled to death to be able to present Cabela's gift cards to: Ashley, daughter of gn83tm Aaron, son of Ukat, and Klarrissa, daughter of Big Johnson. Please see today's new thread -- GrammarNazi Drawing: Announcement 2!!!! -- for additional details. __________________ “I think every happy memory plucks a hair from your head; if you see an old bald guy, he’s probably had a great life.” –-Red Green

11-11-2008, 05:11 PM	#70 (permalink)
Scott Eveland Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Water, The West, The Best Posts: 733 Thanks: 32 Thanked 34 Times in 20 Posts	We received the package yesterday and Chris tore into it last night, putting all the flies away in the nice box then into the bag. We assembled the rod/reel and I have to admit I didn't even know which way the reel was supposed to go. It reels both directions? What? Holy cow I'm clueless about fly fishing... I guess we'll both be learning! __________________ This post was generated on my own computer on my own time. The views expressed herein may or may not necessarily reflect those of my employer. I'm not an expert on anything. I probably am wrong, so don't believe me.

11-12-2008, 09:33 AM	#73 (permalink)
Slimdog 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kearney Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 186 Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Scott, if you are looking at the side of the reel with the handle on it, you will reel counter clock-wise. Slim

11-21-2008, 09:58 PM	#74 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 5,552 Thanks: 59 Thanked 152 Times in 81 Posts	Our Winner & His Teacher Christopher Eveland, winner of the fly fishing outfit in the GrammarNazi drawing, is pictured with his sixth grade English teacher at Ogallala Middle School, Mrs. Teaford. According to Chris's dad, Scott, Mrs. Teaford "got a kick out of the whole premise and appreciates your disdain for the lack of literacy displayed on the average web site. " Congratulations, again, Chris. And Thank You, Mrs. Teaford. __________________ “I think every happy memory plucks a hair from your head; if you see an old bald guy, he’s probably had a great life.” –-Red Green

11-21-2008, 10:02 PM	#75 (permalink)
holdemplyer Director Join Date: May 2007 Location: hunting for Kenzies MA gill!!! Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 106 Thanked 137 Times in 79 Posts	__________________ And one of the Disciples of the Float Tube said, Feb. 22nd, 2009, there shall be open water. So it was said, so it shall be.

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