BASS Renewal

[MarkW]

As much as I don't like what goes on either---he is right. Business is business and BASS/ESPN will move on however they feel is right and we can either chose to stay with them or not.
I do have one thing to say about the "alcohol" thing. What's the difference of beer being advertised on a boat, or beer being advertised on a race car--NASCAR now has Miller,Budweiser,Crown Royal etc. etc. Race cars that can go 200 MPH and alcohol don't exactly mix either---but alcohol companies do have the money and they help provide to a sport we like to watch. Again, whether we like it or not---it's here and I am sure it's here to stay.

[Devils Horse]

Business may be business for them. But after many years of membership they don't have mine anymore. For several reasons, mainly the way they handled the federation I won't be renewing. So long Rucks and Jones, I just know you'll miss me a lot.

[Danny]

Hey Mark,

You may have misunderstood my remarks about alcohol. I absolutely support the advertising, I detest the drinking of alcohol while on the lake, or on the way home. Alcohol and water can make you dead in a hurry, just the same as Alcohol and driving.

I'm not going to respond to anymore on this. I have stated I am not renewing, and I won't. Others will. We all have opinions and predictions, and it seems that nerves are getting raw. It's not worth fighting over on here.

If someone likes the new BASS, then they should continue to support it, and buy the magazine. If subscriptions drop dramatically, they will change or sell. If subscriptions go up, then they will keep going their way.

But, this discussion is getting very close to pointing fingers making accusations, etc... and I just don't think it is worth that.

Danny

[Danny]

OK, as Mike and Mike say, I've got to "JUST SHUT UP."

But first, I need some advice.

My wife and I were heading to the store today, and she wanted to know what was going on here on the fishin.com board. Great wife, huh?

Well anyway, I told her about this thread. She laughed and said you know you still want that magazine. Well, I launched right into my rant about how the magazine has changed, about the directions of BASS, etc.......

Then, a very sad look came across her face. You see, my honey is a big time magazine fan. She has tons of them that she subscribes to, and even with our current condition (finances) I've encouraged to her keep her magazines... they make her happy and she really loves to read.

Well, she told me she thought I was just not resubscribing because of the cost. She had been saving some money to buy me something for Valentine's day, so she bought a money order, and subscribed me for 3 years.

Now my delima, do I keep the subscription, after all, she was very thoughtful, or do I try to cancel and get a refund. Now, she has given me permission to do that. However, I'm afraid I will hurt her feelings.

So, what say all of you.... Keep it, or ask for a refund?


Thanks in advance.

Danny

[MarkW]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Feb-10-06 AT 07:58PM (EST)[/font][p]Keep it Danny!!!!! This whole BASS/ESPN has gotten out of hand--IMHO. If you like the magazine---then so what. Who really cares what BASS/ESPN does. The bassmaster mag is ok, but now the BASS Times to me is much better then alot out there. It goes into alot of details and especially the details of what each winner used and patterns, etc. Quit making this whole deal sound like it's a life and death matter. It's not. You don't have to support,like or even care about what BASS does---but if you like the magazine---then let her do something nice and don't hurt her feelings. Again---just my two cents.

BTW--Danny, I totally understand the whole alcohol thing-----it just sounded funny when everybody was complaining about boats and alcohol, but yet race cars are running around with as many if not more alcohol sponsors and I have never once heard anybody complain.

[Devils Horse]

If you have any doubt as to whether it'll hurt her feelings you gotta keep it. You could get your money back and take her out for a nice dinner with it.

[scaly1]

DH is probably right. If you do cancel you should do something nice for the Mrs. I however tend to be more selfish and would put the money towards a new rod or more tackle and credit her for understanding. Yes, I am a hopeless romantic.

[Danny]

I appreciate everyone's advice. I'm not crazy about the magazine anymore, but I am gonna keep the subscription. I've just been thinking about it, and she was really trying to do something without my knowledge to make me happy. I can't deny that.

Scaley, I gotta brag a little about my wife. She has been the most supportive of my fishing as anyone person can be. She only ever worries about my safety. In fact, one year, about 3 maybe 4 years ago, she went and bought me a GLommis rod. It was my first. Even considering I am not working, she wants me to sell my boat to buy a new one.... she says we will find a way to pay for it... what a gal. Obviously I am not going to do that. Also I won a couple 100 dollars in American Express gift checks a year or so ago at work. She has them hidden, and no matter what I want, she won't give them to me until we head to BassPro shops. Yes, I checked, there is no experation dates... LOL.. would hate to lose those. She even wants to know why I don't buy only Lucky Crafts? She has seen them mentioned on TV, and knows how expensive they are, and thinks they have to be the best!!

No, I won't trade her for anything.

Danny

[FishHawk]

Danny I thank you made the best choice!!!! by showing your wife some consideration or that is the choice I would have made if I had been in your shoes.
JR

[scaly1]

You may have just described the perfect woman! Tell me she cooks good and I'm gonna start bawling:( (LOL) I really can't complain myself. My wife has been nothing but supportive in recent years. She lets me use all the Cabelas Bucks that we earn. She even likes going fishing as long as there is some kind of bite going on. Still likes to leave a few hours sooner than I do but I guess do the same thing when she drags me off shopping.

Here's to keeping the "Keepers" who caught us! :)

[Viking]

Don't back-up, Danny.

[stratosjoe]

Silver Ranger have them forward your subscription to a hospital or childres hospital at least it will do some good...