Yep, I count Don as one of my friends after our first meeting.

I had never met Don until he offered to help me move in items to the the 2004 Fishing & Hunting Expo in Hartford.

I remember thinking, who is this guy and why his he offering to help?

I can be stubborn sometimes and not want help from anyone.

But one thing I've learned over the years is that if someone is offering to help you, sometimes it's a good idea to take them up on it. There are some things you just can't do alone.

Since then, I've always considered Don a friend.

Besides the friendship, the bonus is the knowledge I can gain on many subjects from one of my elders.


Don helping move in and set-up the booth for 2004 Fishing & Hunting Expo in Hartford.