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JohnR
12-29-2003, 11:03 AM
Second Annual “Striped-Bass.com Too Friekin’ Cold to Fish Night”

Remember this from last year?

http://www.striped-bass.com/images/sbcomtx.jpg

Gboutdoors, Don Bliz, and ALR went WAY out of their way to put together our winter fund raiser for this site. They rented a hall and Bliz (and Rappin’ Mikey) put together the night’s entertainment with Fisheye doing a video promo, Bomba manning the kitchen for all the dishes brought in by everyone, and generally, everyone had a pretty stinkin’ good time.

About 100 people showed up that night and we had raffles for prizes better than any raffle table I’ve ever seen. Custom Prints like the one Bloo did, the books donated, the fishin trips/charters donated, the custom rods, the reels, the gear, the prizes, and the list goes on… It was an awesome night, an awesome dinner, and it raised the funds necessary to run this site. I think everyone that went will agree that it was a fantastic nite out – except for Milo ‘cause Clammer stole his wife :hihi:

Well, a lot of people have approached me for doing the “Too Friekin’ Cold to Fish Night part Deaux” and I wanted to see what kind of interest we have. Thinking something in February or March, probably in the same area somewhere from Portsmouth, RI to Fairhaven (same place maybe?). And pretty much the same format for the night (with a couple twists J ).

So I’m looking to get a rough idea on who would be interested in this. I also think that the site will fund this night out! Last year, GB, Don, and ALR generously financed the night out in addition to MCing, DJing, handling logistics, and generally making sure we didn’t burn the place down.

If people are interested, I’ll get the ball rolling on this and get it organized. In addition to being a really great time, it also made the site pay for itself for the first time (which was good seeing that I’ve been laid off since May :smash: )

So, add your name below if you would be interested in attending and if your significant other will come too. A lot of people used last year to bring their betterhalfs and prove/disprove that we’re a bunch of fishing freaks :doh: :hihi:

missing link
12-29-2003, 11:14 AM
Me, jr link , and my wife if she wants to go , this will be on a weekend right?

fishweewee
12-29-2003, 11:15 AM
:wave: I'll be drinkin heavily with ChrisL. :hihi:

DRUMCORPFAN
12-29-2003, 11:15 AM
yea, what a great time i had last year i'm in. no wife this year she had dreams of fish after watching mike's video presentation, she knows were nuts. :D

UserRemoved1
12-29-2003, 11:20 AM
NAME THE DATE :D

I bring my son Thomas too.

fishsmith
12-29-2003, 11:54 AM
Sign me up.

striperjerk1
12-29-2003, 11:54 AM
yeah, im in and 1 other . :)

BEETLE
12-29-2003, 12:04 PM
i'm in:btu:

Slipknot
12-29-2003, 12:35 PM
Krispy is buying:happy:

I'm in.

Bliz
12-29-2003, 12:47 PM
I'll attend!...

Jim O
12-29-2003, 12:57 PM
Count me in I'll see if I can find some more books folks might be interested in.
Jim

Jenn
12-29-2003, 01:27 PM
:D

RIJIMMY
12-29-2003, 01:27 PM
Im in, will bring wife too!

Saltheart
12-29-2003, 02:01 PM
In , probably Smokey and Dave L too.

Moses
12-29-2003, 02:31 PM
I'd be interested, not sure about the other half...

mrmacey
12-29-2003, 02:48 PM
will be attending

Clammer
12-29-2003, 03:14 PM
Gotta wait & see what does or doesn,t happen at Yale //:confused:

Bliz
12-29-2003, 03:21 PM
$20.00 pp is too much...

tlapinski
12-29-2003, 03:31 PM
i'll be there with the woman again.

BigFish
12-29-2003, 03:49 PM
:D BigFish is in!:happy:

redcrbbr
12-29-2003, 03:56 PM
i'm in, probably bring the entire family and smoke another turkey. maybe i'll do two seeing how viciously attacked the last one was.

i'll do a little checking around to see if i can locate a hall with a bar for a reasonable fee.

Katie
12-29-2003, 04:03 PM
I am definitly in... If you want I'll help at the door and do the raffle tickets again.. it was fun and it helped me with my math a bit...:D :D


My mom and dad were just talking my mom knows people at the "Elks"... Mom was gonna make a call or something to check it out.:D Still not sure on the price but it can't be much.http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/thebirds.gif http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/thebirds.gif

Slingah
12-29-2003, 04:05 PM
I'll go:D not sure about the wife but maybe a bud

MakoMike
12-29-2003, 04:15 PM
John,
If I can fit it in the calendar I'll be there. Sometime toward the end of Feb or later will get me past the 7 day workweek thing.

TheSpecialist
12-29-2003, 05:58 PM
:wavey: +1

fishweewee
12-29-2003, 07:00 PM
last year = good food (yum), great videos, awesome prizes, and - most importantly - *great company*. time well worth spent!

bud8fan
12-29-2003, 07:09 PM
I'm There! Not sure about the wife though?


:happy: :happy: :happy:

GBOUTDOORS
12-29-2003, 07:37 PM
John if you wish I will get any dates that the Fairhaven hall may be open? As last year I would think you want a hall with its own bar that way you are not resposable for any drinking. The hall was $175.00 would be the same this year but I will not be able to help cover it this year .SORRY !! Also I would think the price should stay at $10.00 per person as last year I know I will go at $10.00 but not at $20.00.

chumbucket
12-29-2003, 07:50 PM
I can't make the Plugbuilding GTG, but maybe by then I can make this S-B night GTG. Sounds coool:cool:

Goose
12-29-2003, 07:52 PM
I'ld like ta go but gota play it by ear.

Got Stripers
12-29-2003, 08:45 PM
In for the long term, unless crap comes up, either way count on me to donate for the raffle table.

JohnR
12-29-2003, 09:02 PM
Right now I'm just looking to get general interest to confirm people might want to go - I'll look into the specifics tomorow or wed....

GB - Nahh, I don't want you guys to pay again :) - matter of fact, you guys get comped this year :hihi: for your tickets... I'll call you :)

Bliz & all, the tickets will remain just $10 per like last year (was that 10 each or 10 per couple??)... I'll need to ask ALR what the capacity of the place is again but that worked out well - being right across the street and with its own bar... Only major change if we did the same place might be to have smoking just outside and in the bar. That one room got a little tough even for smokers... Just a thought

So lets dig in a little further and I'll see what we can come up with....

Thanks!

mrmacey
12-30-2003, 07:30 AM
per couple my wife is coming just to say hi.

milo
12-30-2003, 07:34 AM
yeP,count me in .....but SOLO this time:( :laughs: ..........na what the hell put me down for 2 I'm sure I'll find someone:D ,

tlapinski
12-30-2003, 08:30 AM
i liked that there was a hotel right across from the location last year. that helped as the night progressed...... :buds:

FWW - drop IA a line and see if he can make it. :D

bloocrab
12-30-2003, 09:34 AM
..sounds good, if the dates work out - I'll be there.....

RIROCKHOUND
12-30-2003, 11:08 AM
I'm gonna do my best to be there.... Tivertons not so far away lol

RickBomba
12-30-2003, 01:58 PM
Count me and Mikey in, too.
Mikey won't be able to help in the kitchen, so I'll probably need one or two volunteers.
Might be bringing the chickie, so if she comes, everybody's all set for the volunteerism.
later,
Rick
ps-the sooner we set a date, the better for me!!!

InterPlanetaryAngler
12-30-2003, 02:01 PM
We will be in attendance. :D

Canalratt1
12-30-2003, 04:16 PM
I'll probably go wifey says no if it as smokey as last year.

fishsmith
12-30-2003, 05:46 PM
My wife said no too :happy: :cheers: :kewl: :happy:
she didn't find the feeding habits of the fluke as interesting as I did.

Jenn
12-30-2003, 08:22 PM
I did like the location like toby said...it sure was nice for us traveling to have a spot to crash (or stumble into) right across the street!!!!

Mike P
12-30-2003, 08:58 PM
Gotta check the work sched (when I go back on 1/5 :D ), but I'm a possible.

chris L
12-30-2003, 09:23 PM
I should be able too depending on work .

TheSpecialist
12-30-2003, 09:56 PM
Chris I am drinking with you......

:cheers: :faga:

Nebe
12-30-2003, 10:42 PM
I'll try to make it.

Karl F
12-30-2003, 10:51 PM
Will there be a GOP table?

JohnR
12-31-2003, 09:03 AM
Tony:
Originally posted by JohnR
...worked out well - being right across the street and with its own bar... Only major change if we did the same place might be to have smoking just outside and in the bar. That one room got a little tough even for smokers... Just a thought

That was tough last year, even for a schmoker, so I think we'll hae a butt can outside the door and people can go into the bar too (assuming the same place).

Karl - I'm sure a GOP table or two can be arranged but we'll keep you out of heckling distance :doh:

Duke41
12-31-2003, 09:48 AM
Had a great time last year, the wife and I are in.

Karl F
12-31-2003, 10:02 AM
Originally posted by JohnR

Karl - I'm sure a GOP table or two can be arranged but we'll keep you out of heckling distance :doh:

Nahhh.... that would take all the fun outa it, I can give as good as I get ;)

I have to see the where & when, wife wouldn't go, meybe CS would be my "date" :eek: :laughs:

Fisherwoman
12-31-2003, 10:57 AM
BC and I are definatley in as long as we are free!!!!!!!!! I want to go this year dammnit!!!!!!!:D

Raven
12-31-2003, 11:03 AM
sounds good... to Raven and Bluejay...

who's bringing what foodwise would be the next question

Bill L
12-31-2003, 01:48 PM
I'll be there, the wife will NOT :laughs:
$10 for door ticket is good, I'll bring at least another $20 for raffle tickets :happy:

Any place with $2 Buds will work :cheers:

Bazza
12-31-2003, 06:48 PM
I am planning to attend, had a great time last year.

GBOUTDOORS
01-02-2004, 01:18 PM
John every Sat. night in Feb. are open for now if you are going to plan on Fairhaven. Call me and let me know if you are going to set this up or not.

Bliz
01-02-2004, 01:57 PM
Yahoo!

Way to go old man!

JohnR
01-02-2004, 05:14 PM
GB - left a message on the sreening systems, err, cell phone :)

TheSpecialist
01-02-2004, 05:38 PM
We're in business. WTG GB.

BEETLE
01-02-2004, 06:52 PM
Ya - I smoke too, and it was a "little" thick!!! Let's give our non smokers a break, i'll smoke out doors.

NIB
01-03-2004, 11:31 PM
I say smoke em if u got em.:D In all reality though as a smoker I used to being exiled to the back alleys of the world so outside is good for me.

fishweewee
01-03-2004, 11:32 PM
Another trip to Mass from Jersey, NIBula? :wave:

chris L
01-04-2004, 09:04 AM
how come nonsmokers dont have to go out in the cold to not have a cigarette ?



looks like Im working 2/14 - 2/15 and 2/21- 2/22

Slipknot
01-04-2004, 09:39 AM
OK, there you have it. We HAVE to plan this event around Chris's schedule :D PLEASE do NOT pick those 2 weekends to have the night, Chris MUST attend. It is imperitive that he comes to this. It wouldn't be the same without him. OK :cool:
Thanks for your cooperation.

I will go outside to breathe fresh air and hold my breathe just for you Chris:smash:

chris L
01-04-2004, 09:44 AM
thanks Bruce ! dont hold it too long though Id hate to have you pass out . no one will be able to pick you up and Mellisa will have to call the FD .

I MUST attend ! I miss all the fun ! oh boo hoo poor me !

JohnR
01-04-2004, 11:05 AM
How does February 28th sound? Last Saturday in Feb, no shows that weekend (I think) but sitll too friekin' cold and still before the fish show...

...yeh and Chris & the boss can come that night too :rollem: :hihi:

fishweewee
01-04-2004, 11:11 AM
2/28 sounds good to me.

GBOUTDOORS
01-04-2004, 11:28 AM
Ok John I will book the 28th for now and hope it stays that date. We must have Chris there as I missed the chance to pick on him at the plug fest.

JohnR
01-04-2004, 11:59 AM
GB - sounds good - I just thru that date up! Think it will fly :)

JohnR
01-04-2004, 12:28 PM
2/28 is the mSBA banquet :rollem: - Chris - can you get one of those weekends off? 14 or 21 ?

chris L
01-04-2004, 01:02 PM
I may be able to switch off the 21st . Ill have to see Monday .

denis
01-04-2004, 01:26 PM
I'm in had a good time last year,and will help in any way needed.

RickBomba
01-04-2004, 02:25 PM
Feb 21st is very, very bad for me.
Girlie's bday wekend, and we will be going to Foxwoods, so I am unavilable.
Any other Sat's good for me.
Later,
Rick

chris L
01-04-2004, 02:45 PM
do like I did last year go to the get together and hit foxwoods the next morning . seems to be a winner for me last year . or make it the 14th . a lot harder for me but we need the right rumba in the kitchen . I never did try out his food last year .

RickBomba
01-04-2004, 06:32 PM
OK after talking with the girlie, 21st is OK with me.
later./
Rick

JohnR
01-04-2004, 07:17 PM
21st it is :happy: :happy:

chris L
01-04-2004, 07:44 PM
Rick
much better than having to hear styx . but the gaming is fun !

well I guess GB is going to be picking himself on the 28th . hes used to that !

GBOUTDOORS
01-04-2004, 08:03 PM
Ok we are all set just booked the 21st. And have warned the Fairhaven PD that Chris L will be back in town that night.

missing link
01-04-2004, 08:12 PM
all good for us :)

chris L
01-05-2004, 09:36 AM
see thats how it all starts ! now they will be watching for me when I enter town and will have under cover cops masked as fisherman to keep an eye on me inside the hall . so if I get a little skittish with anyone its just I suspect them as being cops . then they will follow me until they see me leave town . they will even book the room next to mine which they will have tricked out with cameras and bugs . Ill have to bring some eavesedrop protection with me . they will notify the staties that I have now entered the highway and to keep an eye out for me once I leave the motel . who will inturn follow me to the state line and notify RI who will follow me and record what they see me do . then they will notify Ct staties , then they will follow me all the way to my exit for home and then BAM lights , sirens 25 cop cars and pull me over for not wearing my state mandated seat belt .

thanks !!!

me schedule has been changed to reflect having the 21st off .

Mr. Sandman
01-05-2004, 10:12 AM
If the date is OK...I'll be there.

BTW, has a date been set yet?

IFG
01-05-2004, 11:06 AM
me and the old man are in

fishsmith
01-05-2004, 12:00 PM
I'm out, oncall that week :af: . Well tentatively out, there was so much good chit raffled off last year.

Carl
01-05-2004, 04:06 PM
I'm in for the 21st. My wife will be there too!

nightfighter
01-05-2004, 07:29 PM
Looks good for me! Marking the calendar!

Now where's the thread for who's bringing what?

RickBomba
01-05-2004, 07:37 PM
Oh boy, this is how it all starts.
Think I'll be staying in fairhaven this year, so look out!
Later,
Rick

Clammer
01-05-2004, 08:06 PM
OH BOY another c/f:cool:

KLMulder
01-05-2004, 08:48 PM
count me in if the wife and kids will let me out. it may be hard seeing as #3 is due on Jan 22nd.:smash:

Mr. Sandman
01-05-2004, 08:54 PM
Is this set for the 21st of feb 04? I want to firm up the calendar....
where? I will need to get a hotel reservation nearby. (last boat is at 10 which I will never make)

GBOUTDOORS
01-07-2004, 09:34 AM
Sandman the hall has been booked for the 21st. Start time anytime after 5:00pm. John should be starting a list of whos bringing what and whos coming SOON I am sure.

StripinLine
01-07-2004, 10:03 AM
If I am home, I will attend. But the job has taken me away since the end of october,
I have been homeone week in all(two days for thanksgiving, three days for christmas, and three days now))
Some times life sucks, but you still have to pay the bills...

\ al

Bliz
01-08-2004, 02:49 PM
I'm happy to see this going on as an annual event! :btu:

Katie
01-08-2004, 05:40 PM
the 21st sounds good... dad's off that day and monday i will have school but maybe if we stay out late he might let me stay home... but i am definitely in

chris L
01-09-2004, 09:05 AM
good try Katie ! but the 21st is a saturday . so even if you stayed up till sunday at noon . there is still plenty of hours to get sleep before school on Monday . but a real good try ! Im impressed ! Id give you monday off just for trying .

Katie
01-09-2004, 06:48 PM
Originally posted by chris L
good try Katie ! but the 21st is a saturday . so even if you stayed up till sunday at noon . there is still plenty of hours to get sleep before school on Monday . but a real good try ! Im impressed ! Id give you monday off just for trying .

Oh it is.... sorry i was looking at the school calendar.. :D my school is rather messed up i wont go into detail.. thanks for correcting me..

--Katie

mikecc
01-09-2004, 08:17 PM
count me in.