It’s that time of year!
The 2002 season is drawing to an end. The ballots have all
been submitted, reviewed, tallied and edited as needed. It is time for the envelopes to be
opened. The Emmy’s? No. The CMA Awards? Nope.This is the moment for which you’ve
all been waiting. It is finally time for the 1st annual ALVA D Carp/Catfish Honors Night.
I hope as each person receives their award that you who are in the audience will hold your
applause until the end of tonight’s program. Please remember to exhibit character,
poise and above all, self-control. Jealousy, bitterness and unsportsmanlike conduct will
not be tolerated!
Many of you have fished aboard this wonderful vessel this
year. I’m sure that you all think (as well as your parents) that YOU should get an
award tonight. Well, get over it! Only the strongest survive! It’s a dog eat dog
world out there and nobody owes you nothin’!
The Envelopes Please...........
1) Our first Award tonight is the “Least likely to
become a Carp Fisherman Award.” This award is given to one whose heart is quite
frankly, not where it should be. He may be asked back next year but only if he can fish
for those B_ _ _! (I can’t even say that word). This award goes to my favorite
Austell pharmacist, Anthony Griffith.
2) Our next award is Most Improved. The recipient of this
year’s award has finally realized that there is a difference between a Rod & Reel
and a cane pole. We are so proud of Roger Bentley!
3) Most Assists goes to Gene Sparks. Gene has unselfishly as
always helped with repairs upgrades and improvements throughout the season on the boat. We
wouldn’t be here tonight if it wasn’t for Gene.
4) Rookie of The Year can only go to Dennis Brown. Dennis has
been an Atlanta Fireman for almost 30 years and has seen many things go under and
disappear. This season he learned that when you can’t find your bobber you just might
have a fish! In his case a six-pound Carp!
5) Our next winner idles very high. He is hyper even when he
is relaxed. I have known him over 20 years and he still goes full tilt. This years Hustle
Award goes to Sam Marlow!
6) This next man is without question the luckiest man of the
lot! I had the Carp of the Year in the bag and made the fatal mistake of inviting
“Butterbean” Wynn fishing! With an 8lb, 5 oz fish the Bean gets this year’s
coveted COY AWARD!
7) We were introduced to using rice as catfish chum this year
by one of Alabama’s own. Greg Nunnelly is receiving The Uncle Ben Memorial Award.
8) After catching his first Carp ever aboard the ALVA D....
Billy Turner will receive this year’s Discovery Award! He has discovered what species
of fish real men pursue.
9) While we are in the Turner neighborhood I would be honored
to present tonight’s Captain’s Award to Sir Charles Turner! Charles is a joy to
fish with and just a joy to have as a friend.
10) I have saved the best for last. Alva Daniel LaFavor was
born on Nov 26, 1901. He was 51 years old when I was born. Daddy had a 2nd grade
education. I never saw him write anything but A.D. LaFavor. His character was without
question. His work ethic and love of the outdoors was unmatched. His sense of humor second
to none. In honor of my dad I am presenting this year’s ALVA D award to my friend and
my mentor...Mr. Charlie Goff!
I want to extend my love and gratitude to each of you who
read this mess each week. God has blessed me beyond measure with so many friends. I want
to give a special thanks to my new friend Ken Higginbotham for doing the website. Ken was
going fishing with me today but he had to go out of town on business. Translated that
means that he and his father in law Dale Kidd went tractor shopping in Ala today (
That’s the truth!)
Let me extend to each of you wishes for the best Thanksgiving
ever! God has blessed us all. Why don’t we meet at HIS house tomorrow and thank Him?
Tight Lines!
Horace
" Always drink upstream from the herd."
Will Rogers  |
