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by Matt Holcomb
Aug 12th, '16, 07:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Capt Pat.
Replies: 224
Views: 775636

Re: Goodbye Faithful...

Capt. Pat

Sorry to hear this news. You are a one of a kind. I'm glad I got to meet you. Tell UV hi for me.

Best regards

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
May 27th, '12, 16:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uncle Vic Has Passed...
Replies: 79
Views: 75627

U.V. I wish I had all your great sayings written down somewhere. I pleaded with you to write a book.....I wish you had. "You have to fish where they live, and you must be present to win" "Those boys were abusing the right to be stupid" "The money is in the Iron"..........not listening to this one co...
by Matt Holcomb
May 21st, '12, 22:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good bye faihful
Replies: 105
Views: 408361

UV, I want you to know how much I appreciate what you did for me. Your hospitality was remarkable. I've never experienced anything like the UVI, except at a UVI. Food, drink, accommodations and fishing, all provided by you..a one of a kind deal. Oh what might of been had Katrina not taken Port Eads....
by Matt Holcomb
Sep 7th, '11, 08:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GO PRO camera
Replies: 11
Views: 9443

Video

Nice!!! I am going to get one of those. I just bought a new camera for my next trip. Nikon D7000 with their 70-200 VRII Lens. Its fast....we will see how it works. I think I will put the helmet cam on the mate......

Your boat looks really good.

Best,

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Aug 31st, '11, 15:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 11 at TSL
Replies: 39
Views: 17974

UVI 11

Congrats UV. The streak goes on.
Nice fish. The Tropic Star Lodge is a great place.
I am going to Panama to fish in two weeks.......I will let you know how it goes.
by Matt Holcomb
May 27th, '11, 07:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 10
Replies: 10
Views: 7778

There are a few fishing pics here. Largest fish was about 700. https://picasaweb.google.com/holcomb.matt/PanamaMay2011# http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n520/bulldogbacchus/009.jpg http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n520/bulldogbacchus/035.jpg It took 11 edits and creating a photobucket acct, bu...
by Matt Holcomb
Sep 2nd, '10, 11:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 9 at TSL
Replies: 20
Views: 8262

Congratulations UV. I was not totally surprised to hear of another UVI victory for you. Way to go. However, with such a string of victories, the inevitable question of performance enhancing drugs will arise. Do you have your testimony ready? If you need a good lawyer, I think I know one....... Matt ...
by Matt Holcomb
Sep 20th, '09, 22:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fish hook removed
Replies: 17
Views: 7628

You don't need anything fancy. If something is bleeding, put your finger on it and hold direct pressure. Don't wrap it up in a towel or put a tourniquet on it, put your finger....if it is a big artery (femoral or brachial) use two fingers. on it and push. If that doesn't stop it, your in trouble.
by Matt Holcomb
Sep 19th, '09, 01:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: fish hook removed
Replies: 17
Views: 7628

The key to operating in Port Eads is good whiskey or rum....in large volume.....split evenly 'tween the surgeon and patient.
by Matt Holcomb
Sep 11th, '09, 22:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's make UV's spaghetti sauce
Replies: 19
Views: 7642

Vic, I like your recipe, but its kinda spartan......needs more butterl
Good to see you posting here. We spent Labor Day with Garry Jordan. He gave me a lesson (again) in catching flounder. Stuffed them with jumbo lump crabmeat and baked/broiled them.....basted liberally with BUTTER......tasty.
by Matt Holcomb
Aug 2nd, '09, 21:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ode to Uncle Vic
Replies: 31
Views: 14465

YEAHHHHHHH.
Drinks on me. Line em up.
that's great news.
by Matt Holcomb
Aug 2nd, '09, 13:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ode to Uncle Vic
Replies: 31
Views: 14465

Ode to Uncle Vic

I wrote this after my first UVI (2004) having had a few drinks on a flight to San Francisco. Vic had been kind enough to invite a stranger who didn't even know Bertram31.com existed. I was surely impressed by UV and the whole gang. Sorry I never read this at any of the following UVI's. Seems appropr...
by Matt Holcomb
Mar 22nd, '09, 22:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Allied Richard Bertram Yard Closing
Replies: 24
Views: 10180

Sorry Mike. I can't go looking for Nancy Pelosi's head, cause I think its likely up her ass, and if I saw that, I am sure I would go blind....

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Feb 19th, '09, 23:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many fish is enough.
Replies: 7
Views: 3693

Randaaaalllll.....fiah on

One day at the first UVI in Panama, Timmy and I decided to vote who would reel in each fish.....ended up voting like 15 times that day......Randall got elected each time!!!! He was a good sport and reeled em all in. We were assholes and drank all day. Oh well, some things never change. A remarkable ...
by Matt Holcomb
Jan 29th, '09, 11:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI Surgeon General- Sincere thanks from all my family Matt.
Replies: 11
Views: 5808

Tom, it was a pleasure taking care of your dad. He is a very nice guy. Kind of makes me wonder what happened to YOU!!!

Yo fren,

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Nov 2nd, '08, 19:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: surfrboard fins are sharp
Replies: 11
Views: 5326

I can fix you up with the real thing if you want.....

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Sep 11th, '08, 21:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eisenhower Blues
Replies: 20
Views: 12342

903 753 0113 Home
903 235 2495 Cell
by Matt Holcomb
Sep 11th, '08, 21:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eisenhower Blues
Replies: 20
Views: 12342

Ike

If any of you guys down on the coast need a place to stay, call me. We are gonna have some wind, but should be ok here in Longview. 30 kW generator if the power goes out.....gotta keep the wine cool at all costs.

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Sep 2nd, '08, 19:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GUSTAV
Replies: 58
Views: 22130

UV

I spoke with UV today by phone. He wanted all you to know that he, Miss Elaine and Another Joy weathered the storm without incident. He is on diesel generator but has no cable/internet access. All the large trees in his yard were blown down, but the house is OK> He said tell all yall to have a clear...
by Matt Holcomb
Jun 15th, '08, 20:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port Eads
Replies: 13
Views: 9048

Hal, the Pipe Dream is about ready.....I hope. Sounded like you guys were not gonna fish, so I found another ride. How did yall do?

UV, Uncle Tom, Uncle Earnesto.....yall have fun.....I a wanna see all the pics when yall get back.

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Jun 10th, '08, 13:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port Eads
Replies: 13
Views: 9048

Hal, we passed via South Pass a month ago. There was some type sporfisher/cruiser tied up to the old fuel dock at PE when we went out. River was high, but I would still have been very leary about going in there. Returning the next night, there were 2 sf's tied up at the old big game club dock piling...
by Matt Holcomb
May 9th, '08, 04:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guat Report
Replies: 9
Views: 37517

Oh, our oldest girl Jenny, thats Betty's sister by my first husband Earl, you remember, I told you about how he died in accident at the hot dog factory over breakfast, is starting girl scouts this year, and I am going to be the den mother because my dear dear friend Glenda, you remember, the Avon l...
by Matt Holcomb
Feb 15th, '08, 10:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lasik
Replies: 40
Views: 24984

OK, here are the issues for elective type cases. 1. I want to know who is actually gonna do the work. I don't want to be in a place where "hirelings" sub for the "guru". 2. How many cases, and how long has the surgeon been where he is now. I want someone who has been there for years, and done a subs...
by Matt Holcomb
Feb 15th, '08, 09:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lasik
Replies: 40
Views: 24984

I know you think I don't know much about Surgery.......but if you notice, I am still wearing my glasses. On a personal note, the poorer eyesite you have, the better the Tubb will look.

My 2 Cents.

Matt Holcomb
by Matt Holcomb
Feb 12th, '08, 19:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 8 & a half
Replies: 23
Views: 13022

Now that right there is funny, I don't care who you are........unless you're Timmy.....
by Matt Holcomb
Feb 12th, '08, 11:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 8 & a half
Replies: 23
Views: 13022

I can't remember what's next.
by Matt Holcomb
Feb 12th, '08, 09:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UVI 8 & a half
Replies: 23
Views: 13022

8 and 1/2

UV, count me in for the whole week. I plan on bringing a boat to fish and stay on. gonna have to beat the Hyena boys one more time. I 'd be happy to do a shrimp boil and/or make a pot of gumbo too.

The Broke Dick, Money's in the Iron, Surgeon General of the UVI

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Jan 19th, '08, 08:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: why i do it
Replies: 20
Views: 9202

by Matt Holcomb
Dec 17th, '07, 09:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hey UV
Replies: 1
Views: 2169

Hey UV

I am a little late reading the board... What are you calling your August? get together/tournament? And is there room for a Viking, assuming the piece of shit iron is running. I would be remiss in not beating Team Hyena one more time.

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Aug 17th, '07, 11:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mind the store
Replies: 17
Views: 14392

Hey Mike, the Bald Eagle stew is best when you use carrier pidgeon mixed in with it. REALLY.

Yo Fren,

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Aug 14th, '07, 10:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lure Mold
Replies: 17
Views: 11761

You trolling for Thudddd???
by Matt Holcomb
Aug 14th, '07, 03:11
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lure Mold
Replies: 17
Views: 11761

Definitely not very smart, as we bought those f*&^%ng detroits. I know, I know, the money is in the iron, so quoth UV. As for the lures, I have not had time to pour any since the UVI 7. Maybe things will slow down a little and I can work on one or two. But I gotta tell you, after Panama, I see a lot...
by Matt Holcomb
Jun 10th, '07, 08:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rough, but............
Replies: 20
Views: 12409

I have 3 gross of umbrellas ordered.......should be enough for the first 2 days....

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Jun 10th, '07, 08:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breezy UVI/CX tourney
Replies: 14
Views: 10771

Yeah, me and athleticism, that's quite a pair. Actually, I was not drinking wine. I was drinking a UV-tini.......straight vodka with a splash of Corrosion X.

Matt Holcomb
One Handed Surgeon General
by Matt Holcomb
Jun 8th, '07, 10:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breezy UVI/CX tourney
Replies: 14
Views: 10771

Just one broken bone in left wrist. Nurses say they can't tell any difference in the way I operate. I have learned to watch out for telephone poles lying in unlit parking lots.......Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Mar 18th, '07, 20:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: walter
Replies: 14
Views: 8463

Walter, glad to hear you are doing well. Keep it up. Looking forward to seeing you in Panama.

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Feb 28th, '07, 22:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Port Eads
Replies: 33
Views: 27885

John, it was a pleasure meeting you. Watching you drive your boat out of Port Eads one morning is something I will never forget. You are an inspiration to us all. Hope to see you at another UVI one of these days.

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Jan 6th, '07, 14:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 34 hatt
Replies: 33
Views: 23170

Scot, the boat is usually at Grand Isle, LA. (duct taped to the dock). She is at Seabrook in N.O. at the present, gonna be repowered I think....UV said "The money is in the iron" , and boy was he right. Timmy, I am still trying to design a trolling lure that will float, At a speed of 0 knots, all th...
by Matt Holcomb
Jan 6th, '07, 10:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 34 hatt
Replies: 33
Views: 23170

I am sure glad no one is knocking my Viking.......

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Dec 21st, '06, 16:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Montauk thingy
Replies: 26
Views: 16036

Hey Thuddd, check your email.

Matt Holcomb
by Matt Holcomb
Dec 13th, '06, 12:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Last word on my knee
Replies: 12
Views: 6913

Hey Mikey, being a General Surgeon, I don't work on bones, but if there is anything I can help you with, just call. My cell number is 903 235 2495.

Matt Holcomb
by Matt Holcomb
Dec 13th, '06, 12:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mike o's b'day
Replies: 16
Views: 12032

Happy B'day Mike.

You should come visit...we could celebrate properly.....

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Dec 12th, '06, 11:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sandbox fundraiser is on
Replies: 83
Views: 76474

Sandbox

I'm in.

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Dec 5th, '06, 12:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's cook a pork loin
Replies: 23
Views: 19406

Rx.

Timmy, your next Rx. will be forthcoming after the PROCTOSCOPIC examination....Randallllll and I voted that you need one, (its a democracy ya know)........The question for you is how much duct tape will be involved in this exam.

Yo fren,

Matt
Surgeon General of the UVI
Captain of Team Quack
by Matt Holcomb
Dec 5th, '06, 01:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New knee
Replies: 12
Views: 6742

Mikey, congrats on the new knee. I hope you have an uneventful recovery. Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Dec 4th, '06, 21:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's cook a pork loin
Replies: 23
Views: 19406

You know I would never drink while cooking.....OK I had a bottle of Rombaur chardonnay, then a bottle of Lewis cab.......yum. That 92 Taylor Fladgate was tasty with some funky cheese, at least that is what they told me. :twisted: :twisted:

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Dec 4th, '06, 19:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's cook a pork loin
Replies: 23
Views: 19406

Thudddd.....I sent you a Rx. for the drug you wanted, and as for the trolling lure, I am having difficulty designing one that will troll so SLOW as the tubb.......as for the rest, you're right.

Yo fren.

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Dec 4th, '06, 18:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's cook a pork loin
Replies: 23
Views: 19406

Hey UV....

I have found if you give enough to drink, and make em wait long enough, they'll think anything is good. I still want to try your oyster saute, with you doing the sauteing......makes me smile just to think of it.

Matt
by Matt Holcomb
Dec 4th, '06, 11:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's cook a pork loin
Replies: 23
Views: 19406

Saturday Night

Hey UV, that pork loin sure sounds good. I cooked a little myself this weekend.I donated a dinner to a fundraiser for our local hospital...did it saturday night......30 people.....worked out ok..... Here is the menu. Matt Saturday Evening December 2, 2006 Gruyere Gougeres Parmesan Crisps with Goat C...