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Bass Fishing => Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion => Topic started by: Revtro on April 14, 2008, 10:07:08 AM

Title: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: Revtro on April 14, 2008, 10:07:08 AM
You know... this forum is really the place to be huh?  I can't believe how much the site has grown this past year.  There are lots new boards and great topics.  The advertising is really taking off too and DK has added a lot of great new moderators and contributors. 

When I first started coming here, the forum was pretty modest in size and participation, but Dan has really done an awesome job growing it and getting some amazing participation. 

Dan, thanks for doing such an amazing job this past year taking GLB to the next level.  You've done a great job with these forums.  Thanks for all the great new boards! 

Come on guys... show your appreciation and give DK the pat on the back he deserves. 
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: cr on April 14, 2008, 10:23:37 AM
I agree this is a great forum . I love the different perspectives each topic brings out , and some of these guys are real comedians .  ;D ;D THANKS DK and Thxs to everyone who makes this site fun , while still being informative at the same time .             Charles
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: djkimmel on April 14, 2008, 01:12:24 PM
Not necessary but always welcome. All of you friendly and helpful members are what makes GLBass grow more than anything. When I tell new prospective members about all of you I say we have a 'no question is a dumb question' policy and everyone is nice to everyone else because of our 'be friendly' attitude.

As the increased success continues this year, I expect to be able to redesign the site after this year's season (probably with some help) to improve performance and make it easier to use the site.

Whether you see it or not, I work on this all the time - I'm still an angler first and a computer nerd 2nd so I have a lot to learn about all the coding and applications that go into running a web site. I'm presently testing new software and coding on other new sites to come up with the best approach I can to make adding and finding new content faster and easier. I always appreciate the great ideas I get from all of you. I'll use them when I can, but I usually save them regardless for opportunities.

There are some interesting services available that I would like to add once the budget is there for them. I also expect to get more prizes in to give away more often as rewards to the awesome members of GreatLakesBass.com!! Thanks!!!
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: rustydog on April 14, 2008, 04:33:44 PM
PRIZES!!! I love prizes.
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: dashaver63 on April 14, 2008, 05:05:09 PM
Thanks Dan! I've only been a member for a little over a year and there have been some very nice additions to the site. I really appreciate the Christian Anglers Board you started. The thing I like best though about this site is how free every one is about giving their tips and how-to's. I finally figured out the uni-to-uni for attaching florocabon leaders to my fireline. This is a special group, you should take pride in your site, it's one of a kind.
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: stackenem on April 14, 2008, 07:00:36 PM
Wow you mean DK actually fishes too. Usually when I see him he is trying to get everything ready for all the different shows or outings.LOL  Thanks Dan for everything.
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: fiker on April 14, 2008, 07:02:47 PM
I was eaves dropping the other day Dan at the Lansing show. 
I don't know how you can do all that you do.  Work, TBF, GLB, and handling the home front. 
There is now way I could possibly put in a 17 hour day.
But, if we actually pay attention to the times on your posts, well, ....
you put in a lot of time.
You must be married to a saint.
Thanks a bunch. 
This site means a lot more than you know.
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: motocross269 on April 14, 2008, 07:34:04 PM
Thank's alot for the site Dan K....I have gained a ton of knowledge from my time spent here over the last year...B
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: TCook on April 14, 2008, 07:49:34 PM
Thanks Dan I appreciate everything you do to make GLB possible for us bass enthusiasts to meet, make friends, and exchange information. Put it this way I have one sticker on my truck and its a GLB sticker. See you guys at the DK open!!

T

Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: dartag on April 14, 2008, 08:36:59 PM
thanks dan it has been a great  5 days, 13 hours and 22 minutes.  helps me get throught the long winters.  keep up the good work. 


steve smith

commerce, mi
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: SethV on April 14, 2008, 11:45:37 PM
Dan puts so much time in on this site he must be exhausted.  I hear he is so tired he even sleeps late on tournament morning!   ;D ;D :o
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: Team houston on April 15, 2008, 08:07:34 AM
What they said.
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: josh617 on April 15, 2008, 10:44:25 AM
lol dan's about the only person that can sleep at the ramp and still be late. ;D
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: bshaner on April 15, 2008, 04:31:54 PM
Quote from: stackenem on April 14, 2008, 07:00:36 PM
Wow you mean DK actually fishes too. Usually when I see him he is trying to get everything ready for all the different shows or outings.LOL  Thanks Dan for everything.

You forgot about his hot dog and soda addiction...  ;D

I don't know how he finds the time to do anything, truthfully.  There has to be some kind of government grant we can get him to support his addiction to volunteering for everything.

B
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: djkimmel on April 16, 2008, 01:28:24 AM
You left out pizza and Mexican food... I'm part Mexican on my Step-Dad's side!! Love it!!

I told Anthony I was too tired to fish that tournament that week... but then I would have missed out on being called sleeping beauty on the stage!?! (I've never been a morning person... which is not real conducive to tournament bass fishing.) I sure hope my co-angler has forgiven me. He did have a lot of bites.
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: MadWags on April 16, 2008, 06:04:37 AM
Dan,
I love you........    like a brother :-*
If you ever need any help......
you just call out my name
and you know.......where ever I am.....
la la ya ya  hmmm hmmm hmmmmm hmmm hmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: djkimmel on April 16, 2008, 10:55:20 PM
That may be the first time I've been sang... sung... singed... seranaded. Thanks JT Wags. I'm touched... but not in the uncomfortable things guys don't say to each other kind of way...
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: Team KaRu on April 21, 2008, 07:17:36 AM
Dan and all the Members here at GLB make this a great site.
Informative and fun!
Great job keeping this GLB Monster up and running and growing!
Rudy
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: skeeterman190 on April 21, 2008, 10:11:58 PM
 This is a GREAT site and Im glad that im part of it! Ive made many friends here (McCarter,Bender,TCooK,1Jav, TheDUDE,Stackenem,and joshimotoSon.) I hope we can continue to grow and make many more people our friends. This is definately the #1 site for Michigan Bass Fishing and im ordering 4 decals to put out on my truck and boat to advertise. Sooner or later we might all catch McCarter on posts!! hes a legend how can i get there??? Not sure I have that much to say???-skeeterman-(aka philbilly)
Title: Re: GLB - Bigger and better than ever!
Post by: djkimmel on April 22, 2008, 01:20:59 PM
Just post pictures!!! They still count!