Kids Online
Steve Jonesi
Posted 2/9/2006 7:50 AM (#176428)
Subject: Kids Online




Posts: 2089


First, I want to apologize to anyone who may have been a bit irritated last night during the chat when my daughter,Ally, went a little nutty on the keyboard.She was going to read me a story(she's in Cedar Rapids), but due to her pending bedtime, I told her to get on the chat and watch.She misses her Daddy terribly.She was difficult to understand on the phone after the chat due to the sobbing.She will be 11 next month.She has a real tough time on occassion, due in part to several "conditions".The fine folks at the Mayo Clinic have helped a bunch but we're in management phase now.Her favorite therapy?Fishin' with Dad.Now that she knows how to get on the site, I'd expect we'll be seeing her more often.We need more kids involved, yours and mine.Take the time and make it count.They're depending on US. Steve
MuskyHopeful
Posted 2/9/2006 8:04 AM (#176429 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Posts: 2865


Location: Brookfield, WI
Steve

I say bring her on. If she's been fishing with you, I could probably learn something from her. At least on this site you pretty much know what she's looking at. My 8 1/2 year old is starting to love the internet, and I shudder at the thought of what's available or what she could stumble across.

Kevin

Kids make the plan worthwhile.
Fishwater1
Posted 2/9/2006 8:04 AM (#176430 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online


No apologies needed Steve. Kids make the world go round.
BALDY
Posted 2/9/2006 8:11 AM (#176432 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online




Posts: 2378


Personally, I got a kick out of it. She was just havin fun.

Good advice too brother. Everybody should take a kid fishing at least once this coming season. If not your own, you can surely find one.

Last year I started my 12 year old cousin down the muskie fishing road. Not many people I would rather share a boat with these days. He just loves being out there and doesnt have any expectations. Just like me. It's all about the fun.

And he likes makin' Weagles too!!


Edited by BALDY 2/9/2006 8:15 AM
nwild
Posted 2/9/2006 8:26 AM (#176438 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Posts: 1996


Location: Pelican Lake/Three Lakes Chain
No apology needed there my friend. I actually felt bad for you, I have a hunch you would have rather been talking to her than to a bunch of musky heads. Nice job last night.
Magruter
Posted 2/9/2006 8:56 AM (#176442 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Posts: 1316


Location: Madison, WI
M1st has a great atmosphere for kids, I say bring em!! Lots to learn!
ArmPit
Posted 2/9/2006 9:11 AM (#176447 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Posts: 447


Location: Waconia, MN
My daughter is only 6, but she loves the water and being out there. I've got a rod/reel set up waiting for her this year! She loves top water, in fact she has a few lures with out hooks as bath tub toys...lol I'm in trouble!



mikie
Posted 2/9/2006 10:04 AM (#176451 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Location: Athens, Ohio
Steve, sorry I missed your chat. You are indeed fortunate to have two such fine and devoted kids. Enjoy your blessings, my friend, they grow up much too fast. m
EA
Posted 2/9/2006 10:46 AM (#176459 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online


Jonesi -- I see no need to apologize.

Kids are the future of our sport, and if we don't get them involved, who will? I missed the chat last night, so I don't know what happened, but in my opinion no matter what it was, if it gets one kid involved it's worth it.

Guys, I know I've got no right to even MENTION this, but lets try to remember that there ARE kids using these forums. I know I post a lot of stuff that kids shouldn't be reading, and I kinda swear a lot, but seriously -- that sort of stuff? IF there's kids around, that needs to stop.
Slamr
Posted 2/9/2006 10:58 AM (#176461 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Posts: 7039


Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs
There are kids on this site, and I hope over time as we have more members, a good portion of those are kids. Last night was just an example that even if you dont know it, there are kids and young adults on this site.

Swearing and inappropriate inferences will not be tolerated on this site. If you feel the need to do so, find another place for that. This site is for everyone, young and old. We can all learn, help each other, and grow as a community, but the aforementioned will not be contained within the information flow of MuskieFIRST.
tuffy1
Posted 2/9/2006 11:01 AM (#176463 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Posts: 3240


Location: Racine, Wi
Steve, that rocks that your daughter hung out in the chat. Kids are definitely in need of some good outdoor entertainment. I still remember taking my nephew out on his 1st musky trip 2 years ago. He was one of the lucky few that got his 1st legal, and a tiger to boot within the 1st half hour of fishing.

Keep up the good work Jonesi!
Allstate48
Posted 2/9/2006 3:35 PM (#176520 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online




Posts: 389


Location: Corning, Iowa
Jonesi, that was the most entertanement I've had in a long time. I think you handled everything real well.Just from what went on last night, I would say you have a doll. Good Luck Doug
muskynightmare
Posted 2/9/2006 5:48 PM (#176538 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Posts: 2112


Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water
Steve,
That's awesome that your daughter wants to fish. The best of luck and strength to the both of you. Little girls need their Dad more than they will admit!
Rob
fish4musky1
Posted 2/9/2006 9:20 PM (#176577 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Location: Northern Wisconsin
being a kid myself i like this muskie website the best out of all the other ones because its well
monitored unlike some.

today i was looking through a post on another website and i was scrolling down and guess what theres
a picture of? a topless girl. sure i dont mind it, but when my moms in the room talking to me and sees it
and thinks im looking at porno she gets pretty pissed and i am pretty pissed at the moderators of the website.
im done with that website for a while now.
sworrall
Posted 2/9/2006 11:50 PM (#176601 - in reply to #176577)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Posts: 32886


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
KIDS WELCOME!!! My grandson sat and watched me moderate the chat, jabbering away at the computer screen. I'm betting in a few years he'll be a regular. Glad to have Ally aboard last night.
theedz155
Posted 2/10/2006 5:20 AM (#176612 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Posts: 1438


Steve, as already stated. No apologies needed.
At first I didn't realize who it was then put 2 and 2 together.
I was actually sitting at the keyboard laughing at the end. Wife even wondered what I was up to.
Enjoy them as much as you can, when you can. My youngest turned 16 this week. They grow up waaaay too fast.
When I make it up this year, bring her along too.


Scott
Netman
Posted 2/10/2006 6:11 AM (#176613 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online





Posts: 880


Location: New Berlin,Wisconsin,53151
Slamrs right....wow I can't believe I said that. There are alot of young minds that look at this site and as the older more mature individuals that we are some thought needs to be giving before you press that "submit" button. An wise old football coach told me "lead by example". We can have fun on this site but know that the information you pass on is influencing ALL those that read it.

Steve, I really got a say enjoy the attention now because in a short while you'll be handing over the car keys and it's all over after that.

Bruce
Mark H.
Posted 2/10/2006 7:05 AM (#176619 - in reply to #176428)
Subject: RE: Kids Online




Posts: 1936


Location: Eau Claire, WI
No worries Steve, for the short time I was there I gotta charge out of it. You're a class act through and through and I'm proud to consider you a friend and colleage in this crazy business.