So where did everyone go?I dont see near the people including staff on here like I used to 
Bad economy?Big layoff? 
Didnt like the new show?
January 2, 2009 at 10:09 pm
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So where is everyone?
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January 2, 2009 at 10:15 pm #733383
I’ve noticed the same thing.
Maybe standing in line for Viking tickets.
January 2, 2009 at 10:17 pm #733384Over on the IDO hunting site.
January 2, 2009 at 10:18 pm #733385Quote:
I’ve noticed the same thing.
Maybe standing in line for Viking tickets.
January 2, 2009 at 10:31 pm #733390I think that we are in one of our seasonal lulls as well.
Open water is long gone (other than the river), hard water has just become safe for most vehicle travel and hunting seasons are all about over.
I think that this is the majical weekend when the hard water season gets going in earnest.
Throw out a couple of topics, maybe we are all just sitting here waiting to indulge ourselves.
Good luck
cheers January 2, 2009 at 10:32 pm #733391Quote:
Over on the IDO hunting site.
Your right there are 3 people over there right now
January 2, 2009 at 10:33 pm #733392No, the activity level here is definitely heading downhill. Why? Who knows, but it is clearly evident
January 2, 2009 at 10:41 pm #733394Quote:
So where is everyone?
I think they went to the Humpty Dump for the game! 
January 2, 2009 at 10:57 pm #733328I’ve been trying to do my fair share!
January 2, 2009 at 11:13 pm #733396Quote:
I’ve been trying to do my fair share!
Seems to be a lot of activity on the Viking thread!
I remember the “early years” of FTR when there was only a post or two per day and sometimes not even that.At some point,many of the folks that just were lurkers turned into active posters.I sure am gratefull that some of the lurkers jumped on-board and started posting,several of those folks have become some of my best [bakers],I mean freinds.
January 2, 2009 at 11:28 pm #733399…always getting a plug in for cookies..ect.
Is the walk way salted up to camper #9 yet?
My two friends are fishing or working…or both..and haven’t been on line much over the holiday’s.
My Favorite Father In Law spent his New Years Day in the hospital…so that kind of curtailed my planned fishing trip. Sounds like he’s coming home tonight. So if I get the place cleaned up a LOT…I could see some ice Saturday…if I’m good tonight!
January 2, 2009 at 11:30 pm #733400Who cares as long as the cookies keep showing up right Dean
Im sure with this long cold spell there hasnt been anyone waiting in line at the landings down there.I cant wait for March to get here so I can get the boat back out January 2, 2009 at 11:43 pm #733403Quote:
No, the activity level here is definitely heading downhill. Why? Who knows, but it is clearly evident
Really?
There were 10,000 posts last month here on the fishing site alone and the number of visits per months for December were above our last season’s same month total by 20%.
People see what they want to see I guess. Thankfully the stats show otherwise.
January 2, 2009 at 11:46 pm #733405Quote:
Who cares as long as the cookies keep showing up right Dean
Im sure with this long cold spell there hasnt been anyone waiting in line at the landings down there.I cant wait for March to get here so I can get the boat back out
Right on regarding the cookies!
Yes,been pretty quiet and business is absolutely weather dependant.But much like my farm days growing up,there is always work to be done here.Chipping ice off the ramps isnt too glamorous but somebody has gotta do it!
Fortuneatly,a few tackle and or rod orders trickle in to keep things going. Where in the heck is our global warming. January 3, 2009 at 12:08 am #733409ooppps, my bad
You can throw all the numbers you want, but it still does not look like near the activity there used to be. More than a few people have noticed it as well. But, if you say the site is going way better than before, congrats
January 3, 2009 at 12:08 am #733410I guess it could just appear that way.I know with all the snow,cold and ice conditions a lot of people havnt been out fishing yet.I know I havnt wet a line yet,a new personal record for me.But that will change soon as I have several trips booked for LOW.Have to take advantage of the gas prices while a guy can
If you send me some cookies I will post a report and pics when I get back January 3, 2009 at 12:15 am #733413Quote:
If you send me some cookies I will post a report and pics when I get back
Anything for a cookie! January 3, 2009 at 12:16 am #733414Rob, neither one of us should be eating any more cookies for a long time.
January 3, 2009 at 12:22 am #733417Thanks for sharing that Jack
I can see Wats wont be getting any cookies January 3, 2009 at 12:50 am #733422Don’t know about you guys but…..I have been fishing
The specks are on a chew
January 3, 2009 at 12:55 am #733426I went out today too…
I should have pix and a report up after tomorrow !!!
And there were a lot of fish caught today…and a lot of fisherman out there too !!!
See Ya On The Ice !!!
January 3, 2009 at 1:02 am #733430
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I can see Wats wont be getting any cookies
That’s alright, I have never been one to go with the grain
Bahhh, bahhh, bahhhhhhhh
January 3, 2009 at 1:56 am #733435I have noticed a few Mille Lacs posters missing….
Seems like we used to get a report from the big pond, just about every other day…. I agree, post and view numbers may be up, but fishing reports, I would say are way
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January 3, 2009 at 2:10 am #733437Ya, you’ll see little lulls like this during the winter, I’ve noticed. But, like James said, you’re still seeing a good amount of people on here posting. Seems like all I can do to keep up.
Since I got my new laptop a couple months ago, I’ve been on here MORE. Mostly because now I can sit here in my chair, watch tv, AND be online. Tends to lead to more posting, surfing, and the like!
January 3, 2009 at 3:44 am #733451Quote:
Don’t know about you guys but…..I have been fishing
The specks are on a chew
Same here, and yes they are!
Jami
January 3, 2009 at 4:07 am #733458well, i’m glad to see everyone is back. thought i’d through out my random 2 cents.
January 3, 2009 at 6:22 am #733470I know a large portion of the Staff have been off work, and fishing and hunting fools. Expect some timely reports here soon. I know Jami Ritter has one coming up here for the Croix.
January 3, 2009 at 9:06 pm #733543Quote:
There were 10,000 posts last month here……
Does that include all posts or just BK’s?
January 3, 2009 at 9:38 pm #733550Quote:
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There were 10,000 posts last month here……
Does that include all posts or just BK’s?
Good question. I’m sure if we part his out we’re down to 6,500 or so. And a whole bunch of those are from guys replying to BK’s posts telling him he’s one unique duck.
January 3, 2009 at 9:42 pm #733552
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unique duck
I think it was my mom that called me that once.
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