http://blainesblog.backwoodsanglertv.comQuick Blogcasthttp://blainesblog.backwoodsanglertv.com/2012/01/06/bass-fishing-and-learning-the-laws-of-life.aspx#comment-15469712I hear you on the complaining part but things were different and I approach my minset differntly as well. Being diagnosed with cancer sure makes you want to complain and I did, but only for a while, after all, God must have had a plan and going through chemo I'd sit and watch all the suffering around me and then I began telling jokes and all around me was laughter, for a short time the suffering was gone, this is why I was there. Now my life motto is, "Every day is a good day, just some are better", try it, it works.Dan Daskus2012-01-14T16:07:32Zhttp://blainesblog.backwoodsanglertv.com/2011/12/19/christmas-greetings-from-backwoods-angler-tv.aspx#comment-14182839Blaine,<br />Thanks for the Xmas greeting and congradulations on BWA TV & continued success in the future to you & Chris.<br />Tight Lines,<br />Ron Kain<br />basscommando@gmail.comRon Kain2011-12-19T15:32:23Zhttp://blainesblog.backwoodsanglertv.com/2011/12/19/christmas-greetings-from-backwoods-angler-tv.aspx#comment-14182836Congrats Blaine to you and your crew.I love your show,love the northeast fishing and love the learning experience your show offers.We have learned so much from you guys.Happy holidays to you and your family,stay well and keep "em coming !!Billp10272011-12-19T15:31:25Zhttp://blainesblog.backwoodsanglertv.com/2011/10/03/bass-fishing-tips--beating-the-high-water.aspx#comment-11952258Good choice, great day.Al Bradley2011-10-03T15:03:02Zhttp://blainesblog.backwoodsanglertv.com/2011/07/17/topwater-bass-fishing-tips.aspx#comment-11202479Thanks for some great information, I have been trying to hold my hookset for over 35 years, and still find excitement overwelming my knowledge.Al Bradley2011-07-18T11:19:07Zhttp://blainesblog.backwoodsanglertv.com/2011/06/17/persistence-and-bass-fishing--part-3.aspx#comment-10449192The importance of mentorship can't be emphasized enough. In our rugged-individualistic society, we need mentors more than ever--for ourselves, and for our children especially. Your post brings this issue into the light. Thank you. <br /><br />The word mentor comes from the Greek, meaning "wise adviser," and is also related to the Greek word, "mentos" meaning "intent, passion, spirit, purpose." My mentor shares all of these with me and inspires me to live a life with these qualities as a base. And in my case, I had to get to hopeless, in terms of how my life wasn't working, before I allowed myself to take directions from anyone else. Now, I have many mentors--you, Lefty, and, if I am open, everything and everyone becomes a guide and teacher. <br /><br />Blessings to you, and thank you again for sharing your story of being mentored...It is a call to all of us to rise up and both seek to be mentored and to mentor others. Cheers, Joseph Anthonyjoseph anthony2011-06-19T16:23:50Zhttp://blainesblog.backwoodsanglertv.com/2011/06/01/bass-fishing-in-gods-country.aspx#comment-10057733What an inspiring story. I see a book on Life Lessons Learned While Fishing. Persistence and learning to focus on the positive are two life lessons right there that the world needs to hear. And it's great how you've combined them. Learning to throw back the negative and reel in the positive takes tremendous persistence--ahh, but the brutes we can catch--our dreams, helping others, BEING ALIVE while we're alive. That's good stuff--a nice day's fishin'. Thank you for sharing and being an inspiration in my life. Cheers.Joseph Anthony2011-06-06T11:27:57Zhttp://blainesblog.backwoodsanglertv.com/2011/04/11/all-i-knew-was-all-i-knew-how-i-learned-to-catch-river-smallmouth.aspx#comment-9941712Thx&nbsp; Al.&nbsp; How many times did doubt creep in and try to steal it?&nbsp; How many times did circumstances, or people, or emotions get in the way of my focusing on what needed to happen.&nbsp; One thing is that if I didn't have a mentor to walk me thru this stuff, I would not have come very far at all.&nbsp; My mentor helped me build a relationship with God, put positive thoughts in my head, and better yet, get rid of the negative ones!&nbsp; And he taught me the ins and outs of building a business.&nbsp; believe me, there's nothing conventional about it either!<br /> <br /> BlaineBlaine Mengel2011-06-01T12:45:55Zhttp://blainesblog.backwoodsanglertv.com/2011/04/11/all-i-knew-was-all-i-knew-how-i-learned-to-catch-river-smallmouth.aspx#comment-9940777Blaine,<br />This post is the best that I have ever seen. How many of us can relate to this, through failed dreams and people saying "you can't do that."<br /><br />Even now after 71 years of living and learning I am truly inspired! GOD BLESS!Al Bradley2011-06-01T11:54:58Zhttp://blainesblog.backwoodsanglertv.com/2011/05/12/fishing-line-and-reel-tip.aspx#comment-9924545Hello:<br /> <br /> This sunscreen is a lotion.&nbsp; It is almost completely odorless.&nbsp;&nbsp;Their tag line is "Dri-Grip Fishing Sunscreen.....Does not repel fish!"&nbsp; It goes on very easily and dry.&nbsp; And it is live well safe.&nbsp;&nbsp;really good stuff!&nbsp; Thx.<br /> <br /> Blaine&nbsp;Blaine Mengel2011-05-31T18:30:35Z