TIGE BOATS SURPRISES AN INJURED TIGE OWNER

[SPBFAN]

Guys TIGE boats surprised DOMZ06 Sean today with a ride in a new RZ2, a TIGE pro team rider, a TIGE factory supervisor and a goody bag from the TIGE Factory staff.

Jean at TIGE Boats was the orchestrator of this and she did an amazing job. Pictures will be coming very soon with a complete write up on this. I will post pictures tonight and I am sure tomorrow. Dogbert was part of the plan with me. TIGE contacted me to put this together and we pulled it off.

[zad0030]

THATS AWESOME!!! :ro::ro::ro:

[Carter13]

That's sweet guys. I am sure he was stoked with the surprise.
Two fingers up for you dudes :ro: .

[TeamAllen]

Unbelievable!

Great job Dog, Andrew and the Tigé Crew! I can't wait to see the pictures and Sean's face.

[SPBFAN]

Dogbert is going to do a whole write up on this and post all the pics for you I just wanted to get one up and going to get the thread going. The black boat is the new RZ2 and the Red one is my boat. Of course still missing the Bimini top I did not want to hassle with that. my hands were very full with all the other things I was trying to pull off for this surprise.

HERE IS SEAN THE FIRST TIME HE HAS DRIVEN ANYTHING SINCE HIS ACCIDENT AND WHAT IS IT A BRAND NEW TIGE RZ2.

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[Timmy!]

Wow!!! That is AWESOME! Looks like Nick Weinacker! He's such a cool guy and actually the perfect person for this occasion! Congrats Sean!!!! I can't wait to see more pics and hear the full story.

[LovinPowell]

Very nice, Good job SPB, way to pull it off. Can you identify those in the picture?

[talltigeguy]

Strong work!!!!

COngrats Sean on getting out and getting some sunshine. I am sure it had to feel good to get back on the water!

[G-MONEY]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[SPBFAN]

First picture left to right

Ed from the TIGE Factory, Ben Trogden son of Ed Trogden TO Member, Dogberts Son Ryan, Sean Culp, Nick Weinacker TIGE Pro Team Rider, and SPBFAN,

Second pic the same except Dogbert is in the back and Ed Trogden on the end where SPBFAN was. SPBFAN took over the cameras.

[Dan and Christy]

That is out of this world awesome!!!! Good job to everyone involved.

[LovinPowell]

First picture left to right

Ed from the TIGE Factory, Ben Trogden son of Ed Trogden TO Member, Dogberts Son Ryan, Sean Culp, Nick Weinacker TIGE Pro Team Rider, and SPBFAN,

Second pic the same except Dogbert is in the back and Ed Trogden on the end where SPBFAN was. SPBFAN took over the cameras.

Thanks, Dogbert is big.

A special kudos to Jean for getting this thing set up. Jean you rock. :ro: :ro:

[Domsz06]

I was so surprised!! ThAnk u so much Jean!! And all the tige members involved!

[LovinPowell]

Did that RZ2 come from Wasatch Marine? That is what is printed on the trailer.

[dogbert]

Sorry guys, I'll post a complete story tomorrow. We had a bunch of INT meetings tonite. Stay tuned.

[dogbert]

Sorry, guys, I'm a little late to the party here, but I have to tell you this was the ultimate humbling experience.

First of all, I finally got to meet Sean today and he's such a nice guy. His grit and determination is what's gotten him this far. You don't meet many people like this in life, so I feel very fortunate.

So, we've all heard the family boat spiel from Tige and we all bought a performance tow boat from Tige so we could all the things we love to do with our families. But there's really more to it than that. Why else would we have former Tige owners still continue to contribute here even though they no longer own a Tige. Heck, we even have boat owners from other manufacturers who have never had a Tige. Not only do you buy into the family boat, but you're part of the Tige family.

So, here's what happened. Tige built a RZ2 with the exact color scheme domsz06 likes and sent this boat to Bakersfield. They conspired with SPBFAN to arrange for Sean to be at a local lake. So, my son Ryan and I, along with Ed and Ben Trogden went to SPBFAN's house today. Ed and Ben went on to meet up with the Nick Weinacker and the Tige RZ2. SPBFAN and I kidnapped Sean for a day at the lake.

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As domsz06 looks over the lake, he see's this beautiful RZ2 heading towards him.

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Behind the boat there's this dude who throws a huge railey.

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It's Nick Weinacker, one of the Tige team riders. As Nick puts it, this boat came with a Pro.

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Nick's pretty cool. He gets out of his board and climbs up some pretty gnarly gravel to come up and talk to Sean.

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Meanwhile, Eddie G, Ed and Ben Trogden pull up to the dock.

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[dogbert]

We all chatted for a while and then we got domsz06 onto that new RZ2. If you haven't seen the new '09 models, go check them out. I couldn't believe how big it was and the new dash is amazing. The in floor ballast was really nice and the boat handled like a dream.

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Sean is so excited when he gets a call from Jean who set all this up with some help from SPBFAN. How cool is that? Tige really does look after it's owners.

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We got the whole crew, including Eddie G, who as Nick describes him, keeps things running smoothly at Tige. This guy knows more about boats and how to build them. It's nice to see a manufacturer that has their production folks out in the field testing their boats in real life conditions.

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Nick gets ready to give domsz06 an awesome display of wakeboarding. As Ryan said, "dude, I can't even name half the tricks you just pulled!" And he all makes it look so easy.

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There are really too many tricks to show here, so I'll select a few highlights:

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After the show was over, Sean got to drive the RZ2. This time it was Ben's turn to impress the judges...and we were all impressed. Ben's only 14 and landed his first invert back in April. Now he's competing in expert. :eek:

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So, we asked domsz06 what he thought about the RZ2.

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Then we all posed for some pics

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We wrapped up this fine day on Andy's boat (sorry no pics here), but I'll post some from the day before. Then it was off to dinner with Nick. SPBFAN's family joined us as did Carly. It was a pleasure to meet them all.

:ot: If you ever have to go to Bakersfield, go hook up with SPBFAN And domsz06. These are two of the most gracious individuals you'll ever meet.

Meanwhile, Tige really outdid themselves here. It was definitely a tear jerker for everyone involved and I was glad I got to be a part of it, as we all did.

Oh yeah, there's an INT competition here in town. I gotta go to bed, but stay tuned for more pics. We're hoping to get domsz06 out for the pro riders.

[MoneyPity]

It is something to see that Tige, TigeOwners and a host of people would pull something together like this for domsz06.

Kuddos all.... looks like an amazing place to be.

[Fast1911]

Awesome job Tige, I would expect nothing less from the world's best boat company :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: If anybody deserved that it was Dom, congrats on an awesome day buddy, those are some great pics :cool:

[jwanck11]

NO FREAKING WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jean - you are da Bomb-Diggety!!!! Thanks very much for your thoughtfulness.

Andrew and Torsten - you dudes Rock!

Really, everyone involved deserves a huge Thank You!!!

Sean - Glad to see you back and very glad that you got this opportunity!

:ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro: :ro:


Man, I would love to see Nick throw that stuff in person... :p

[chpthril]

Way to go Tige, Andrew, Dogbert and everyone else that helped put this awesome surprise together, again, just awesome :bo: :bo: :bo: :bo:


The smile on Sean's face is just the best :ro: :cool: :ro: :cool: Not only did you guys make Sean's day, but you have made ours.

[da.bell]

Wow, I am simply amazed that Tige did this. :bo: :bo:

Great job Tige... :ro: :ro:

[soonerlaw04]

Wow great job! Tige is such a great company.

[Dents]

I bow down to everyone involved!!!!!! This is the kind of stuff that makes the world a better place. I wish I could have seen it in person. Great job everyone and to Sean..... keep it up!!!!!!!! :ro:

[Fit to be Tige]

Unbelievable. That is one of the coolest stories I have ever heard. Thanks to everyone who put in their time and some of their treasures to make this happen.:D :ro: :D :ro:

[kenr08]

What can I say.

Incredible, incredible thing that you guys and Tige did!!!!!! :ro: :ro:

That must have been awsome to see.

[eks]

Amazing story! Thanks all for sharing it with us!

It is so good to see Sean up and around!

[balair]

Wow that is really awesome :ro:
Just goes to show how much tige cares about their loyal customers.

[SPBFAN]

Did that RZ2 come from Wasatch Marine? That is what is printed on the trailer.

It is going to Wasatch after the INT comp. It is being used at the competition.

[philwsailz]

Sweet!!!!!!

You guys all should be incredibly proud, Sean you too.

What an awesome day!

What an awesome family... :D

[SPBFAN]

Here is Nick right after he rode in to meet Sean. We set it up to where we pulled my boat to the lake and Sean thought he was just going to the lake to cruze with Dogbert his son and I. Nick, Ed, Dogbert, Ryan, and I set it all up the night before so Nick and Ed new what my boat looked like. We pulled up to the lake and had Sean get out and look out on the lake and there was the new RZ2 with Nick boarding in behind it to surprise Sean. Nick is so cool and a great representative of the TIGE Brand. He boarded over to the shore line and got out and introduced himself to Sean. I will let Torsten write up the rest. But here is one picture right at the begining. Seans smile is classic.

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Nick Riding for everyone in the boat.

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This is Eddie Trogdons 14 year old son Ben riding on the RZ2 right after Nick was done riding. I think he is pretty good for his age. See Picture below.

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[Timmy!]

Great job and props to EVERYONE involved! I can't believe Tige went this far, actually I guess I can! Thank you to everyone - it's great to see Sean with a smile that big on his face. Also, you won't meet a more laid back down to earth Pro Rider than Nick Weinacker, he really is a great representative for the Tige brand!

Sean, I hope you had fun! It looks like you did!
:ro: :ro:

[Original Wing Nut]

Way to go Tige' and crew. It has made it to WW and you deserve props there as well. Great job guys.


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[jwanck11]

I finally had to register there to share my opinion. :p Just an awesome act of citizenship! :)

[evil0ne]

Awesome story, I don't think I could have kept the surprise to myself. I almost thought I read that they gave him the RZ2 too.

[EZ-DZ]

That is awesome . . . kudos to everyone who had a hand in this !

[ragboy]

Very cool.

[Matt Garcia]

Very cool post. Like Timmy said, no better person than Nick. That guy is very outgoing and easy to talk to too. Glad to see this happen.

[Jason B]

Above and beyond for sure! Wow.

Very nice.

[Weil Thing]

Way to go, Tige', and those of you who helped orchestrate it:ro::ro::ro:

Keep getting better, Sean!

[hoopykat]

With all the bad stuff happening around the world lately, it's refreshing to get a feel-good story like this. Kudos to Tigé for all they did, and the members here who made it happen.

-Mike

[Domsz06]

I can't say enough on how surprised I was and how happy I was!! They also gave me a SWEET Ogio backpack with Tige tshirts, decals, and stickers!!! Jean was way cool to talk to and an awesome person for setting this up. I hope she sees this thread. Nick is a way cool pro, easy to talk to and had no problem giving advice on tricks and anything else. I wish the RZ2 was for me, it is exactly how I would order it. It had plenty of room for me to get around in too. Maybe I'll have to trade mine in and get it. Maybe Tige or that marina wants to make me a deal. ;)

Once again I had a great day and it was awesome to meet everyone!!

[jeanw]

We are glad everyone had a great time! Sean's smile is priceless!

Thank you to SPBFAN for pullin' it altogether at the end!

Love all the pics, Dogbert your photo bucket is full! :)

[Timmy!]

Hey Sean,
Have you ever tried riding a Hydrofoil (air chair, sky ski)? If not, I think that may be the fastest way to get you back into some watersports! I tried it this past weekend and it was amazing!

[da.bell]

SPBFan has a friend that has a Bu. dom tried the air chair thing out before his accident.

[talltigeguy]

Awesome story, I don't think I could have kept the surprise to myself. I almost thought I read that they gave him the RZ2 too.

I knew about it and kept it secret.:p;):p;) I love little secrets like that!

Great to see the pics. It is so awesome to see Sean out and about.

[Domsz06]

timmy,

Like da said I have been on an air chair before. I plan on trying that again as soon as this last sore heals up.

[Timmy!]

timmy,

Like da said I have been on an air chair before. I plan on trying that again as soon as this last sore heals up.
Awesome!!!

[onevalkyrie]

All I can say is I'm glad that all I have to do is type to say what an awesome thing I think you guys did because I sure as HECK can't talk to say it.

[SPBFAN]

Here is Sean on the sky Ski June 2007 behind his boat

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[thtrog]

Tige owners you should be proud! I can not put into words a short summary of this day. The constant smile on Sean's face has definitely made a lasting impression on me. I will contribute more later - I'm still on Eastern Time schedule.

Thanks, SPBFAN, dogbert, Tige for letting us be part of this wonderful experience!

[dogbert]

thtrog, it was a pleasure meeting you and your son.

P.S. You got an absolutely smokin' deal on your camera.

[rogersbm82]

I do not have the vocabulary to say how awesome this was. Sean, your an inspiration along with all those involved. It's nice to see that people still have hearts. You guys rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KonaKing]

PROPS to all

[empty_boat]

Awesome job guys! Tige went over the top on that one!

[Bibbs]

That is awesome. Great job to Tige and everyone involved. Great smile Sean--looks like a high light day.

[Domsz06]

Thanks Bibbs!! I can't even put that day in words!!!!!!!!! SO MUCH FUN!

[Tanner]

Glad you had fun Sean! Now the only thing I wish, as I said in our other thread.... if only Tige would put the keys in Sean's hands and say it's yours....enjoy!!!!!

[Domsz06]

tanner,

Now that would have been just crazy amazing!!

[onevalkyrie]

tanner,

Now that would have been just crazy amazing!!

I will definitely second that and want to encourage Tige to do just that!!

[chpthril]

I will definitely second that and want to encourage Tige to do just that!!

x2.....we need a "Doms Stereo Thread, 2nd Edition" to read while all the stuff gets swapped over to the new boat :ro: :cool: :p :D

[da.bell]

x2.....we need a "Doms Stereo Thread, 2nd Edition" to read while all the stuff gets swapped over to the new boat :ro: :cool: :p :D

hahaha

Wonder how many pages that thread will be! ;) :D

[Domsz06]

a second thread would be super crazy cuz that RZ2 has so much space. ;)

[dogbert]

a second thread would be super crazy cuz that RZ2 has so much space. ;)

Yeah, but with Wet Sounds you might need less stuff. It's cool that you can order it from the factory with Wet Sounds and you know the wiring will be able to handle it.

[dogbert]

Hey Domsz06, thanks for coming out to root for our Texas and North Carolina INT riders. As luck would have it, our tents were right next to each other at the INT US Championships. Next time, we're gonna pull some strings and get a real boat driver for that RZ2...you up for the task?

Here's a pic with Nick Weinacker from Team Tige:

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[goboardgo]

I was fortunate to meet Sean on his way into the INT event the other day. (I recognized him immediately from the pictures and stories Eddie had been telling me.) I introduced myself and let him how much fun everyone had with him on Tuesday. I also met Ryan & his Dad, Andrew & Nick (already friends with Eddie & Benj) I wish that I had made the connection that I was talking to TigeOwners.com people. It's nice to put a face & personality behind a screnn name. I can't say enough good things about the generous Tige owners I have met. I know that Eddie had nothing to do with arranging this surprise, I am glad he was there to enjoy it. You will never meet a guy with a bigger heart than Eddie. Everyone else involved with that day, you guys are awesome!

[thtrog]

Hey Domsz06, thanks for coming out to root for our Texas and North Carolina INT riders. As luck would have it, our tents were right next to each other at the INT US Championships. Next time, we're gonna pull some strings and get a real boat driver for that RZ2...you up for the task?

x2! Sean was sooo smooth driving that I did not even realize he was behind the wheel!

[Domsz06]

Sweet pic dog!! You let me know where the next INT is and I'll drive. I'd love to be a driver. It was a real compliment when thtrog said he didn't even realize Ed and I switched driving.

Goboardgo,
It was nice to meet you as well.

[Domsz06]

dog

You know me. Next boat I order won't have a stereo. We know too many people. ;)

[dogbert]

I was fortunate to meet Sean on his way into the INT event the other day. (I recognized him immediately from the pictures and stories Eddie had been telling me.) I introduced myself and let him how much fun everyone had with him on Tuesday. I also met Ryan & his Dad, Andrew & Nick (already friends with Eddie & Benj) I wish that I had made the connection that I was talking to TigeOwners.com people. It's nice to put a face & personality behind a screnn name. I can't say enough good things about the generous Tige owners I have met. I know that Eddie had nothing to do with arranging this surprise, I am glad he was there to enjoy it. You will never meet a guy with a bigger heart than Eddie. Everyone else involved with that day, you guys are awesome!

Hey, we enjoyed meeting you as well.

[thtrog]

Things are settling down a bit, so here's a few more pics. It's hard to believe this was a week ago! I didn't realize when I bought a Tige that I would be part of such a great owners family! Tige Rocks! :ro::ro::ro:

Getting ready for Doms arrival
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Nick is ready
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SPBFAN and crew arrives
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Nick throws a HUGE raley by the shore
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[thtrog]

Nick going to meet the special crew
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Nick putting on a cool show!
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[thtrog]

A few more from the RZ2!
Benj's turn! I was sitting behind Sean and didn't know he was driving.
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Pulling a Scarecrow behind the RZ2
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Dumping the ballast - what a sic Tige!
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PRICELESS!
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[thtrog]

After pulling the RZ2 and giving it a good coat of Babes we had another treat of going out on SPBFANs 24v. This is an awesome Tige with a huge wake and the Wetsounds are LOUD! As others have posted before "Hearing is Believing!"

Seth shows us how to get it done on the ski!
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Dog working the flag - this was new to us.
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Ryan showing his stuff - nice air and grabs!
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Benj gets another set and pokes out his stalefish.
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SPBFAN on the water!
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Just misses the handle on a Huge BS Three!
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Doms approves!
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Thanks again to everyone who had part in putting this day together. What a great experience for all! We are all still here for you Sean!

[Domsz06]

I had so much fun!! Thank you to all!! Thanks esp to Jean and SPBFan!!! Meeting everyone was great and it's true the tige family is truely amazing!!

[dogbert]

thtrog, I still can't believe what you paid for your camera. That thing takes awesome pics! :ro:

[thtrog]

thtrog, I still can't believe what you paid for your camera. That thing takes awesome pics! :ro:

Thanks dogbert, I think I told you the story, but I really wanted a DSLR for the trip. I sold my practically new Point and shoot on ebay, found this camera on craigslist. The guy met me about our hour before our plane left, I made him an offer and threw in my Escort wireless radar detector to boot. I never used it anyway and was lucky to get this camera - its a Nikon D70s with a 18mm - 135mm lens. I was honestly looking for a Canon xt or xti, which probably is a better camera for sports shots and higher mp. I only wish I had had it for a few days before we went out with Nick to get it dialed in.

Here are couple more shots from the trip.

Double Tree Hotel
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Sean and Carley...recognize that guy in the back with the TX shirt? I cant believe TX did not win the best spirit award. Your guys stuck together and pulled for all your team riders. I could hear those cow bells when I laid down at night!:)
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[Domsz06]

it takes amazing pics!!!!!! I want a deal like that!!!!!!

[dogbert]

Thanks dogbert, I think I told you the story, but I really wanted a DSLR for the trip. I sold my practically new Point and shoot on ebay, found this camera on craigslist. The guy met me about our hour before our plane left, I made him an offer and threw in my Escort wireless radar detector to boot. I never used it anyway and was lucky to get this camera - its a Nikon D70s with a 18mm - 135mm lens. I was honestly looking for a Canon xt or xti, which probably is a better camera for sports shots and higher mp. I only wish I had had it for a few days before we went out with Nick to get it dialed in.



Your pics are stellar. I'm reviewing the 2,600 that I have for the really good ones. I had already culled over half that were not worth keeping. You guys have been warned...a really long thread is in your future...might take a while to download... ;)

[jwanck11]

sweet... can't wait! The D70s is an awesome camera and Nikon's lenses are second to none. :)

[scoot18]

Doms you must be so happy and grinning from ear to ear, that is so awesome, what a statement that is for tige' boats to follow through during your recovery and be loyal to their awesome owners. Makes me proud to be part of the family. I wonder if any other boat co. would go to these lengths? But lets also recongize the owners that came up with the great idea and effort to make all of this happen. You all :ro:

Go Sean!!!!!!!

Go tige'!!!!!!!

Go owners!!!!!!!

:ro::ro::ro::ro:

[Domsz06]

Thanks Scoot!! Let me tell you it was truly amazing. I think I have said that a few times, but it really was!

[TigeDuner]

Sean, it is great to see you up and smiling. You have come alonnnnnnnnnnnnnnng way. Great pics of a great time. You have some wonderful friends. SPBFAN is quite a guy. TD

[Domsz06]

thanks TD!! Its good to be up!!

[SPBFAN]

I appreciate the credit guys but all I did was facilitate the event. JeanW from TIGE contacted me and put the whole thing together. She was the one that made the offer and coordinated it all with my help. TIGE is amazing for what they did here and it was great meeting and getting know know Nick W. He is a great guy and pretty funny also. I can also say the same thing about Ed from the factory.

[dogbert]

You do deserve some credit though. Especially for setting up the day before!

[Domsz06]

Very true SPBFAN, BUT still with out you it probably would not happen.

[thtrog]

Very true SPBFAN, BUT still with out you it probably would not happen.

X2 Thanks!, Thanks!

[teachercop]

SPBFan,

Your efforts with Sean recently speak highly of the quality person you are. The world would be noticably better if more random acks or kindness were performed. It is exceptionally refreshing to follow your facilitation of this event.

Beyond well done

[Moki]

I am a little late to the dance, but it is good to see that Tige has character and is more about than just making a profit. It looks like it was an awesome day and wish that I could have come along and helped Dogbert with the flag. Great job to SBFan, Dogbert, Tthrog, Jean, Eddie, Nick and all involved. Sean, its great to see you out where you belong!:ro:

[Domsz06]

Thanks moki!!