Time to plan for the annual TFCTFN 2006 (Too Friekin Cold To Fish Night). For those that don't know, we as S-B'ers rent a hall (next to a hotel) and meet up and BS, have a dinner and BS, and a raffle and a pretty good time - we even sometimes bring significant others :think: :wall: . It is also a good way to break up the winter.

My thinking is to find to a place central to Boston, CT, RI, and the Cape most centrally localized by our population on the site. So New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton seems to be central to all and I also want to find a hall next to a hotel for obvious reasons (so as to deter drunk driving :buds:) and to accomodate out people that come from all over...

I am looking for suggestions and leads to find something, preferably in that area, that is situated walking distance close to a hotel/motel that we can group rate on.

Thanks!

John

The Lafayette Club in Taunton.

It is right off of rte 495 (exit 9) and is up the street from the Myles Standish Industrial Park which has a Holiday Inn...

call

The VFW in Fairhaven is out this year?

Red / it was closed when I went by it the other day ??????????//

in mind and the Hampton Inn is next door its right at rt 24 and 44 easy acess to everywhere. I am waiting for her to call me back now if it works out id say stay at courtyard marriott up the street a little and ill run a free shuttle back and forth if you want to get extravagent Stone Forge does functions too and courtyard is right there.

I just talked to her and I sent you a pm with number give her a call.

John:

I will give you the telephone book of both New Bedford and Fall River if I see you at the meeting if that makes any difference.
What comes to mind is the Days Inn (formerly Holiday Inn) in New Bedford 508-997-1231, it has it all including live entertainment, bar, sleeping quarters, swimming pool, function rooms.Trust me this is the best that comes to mind for New Bedford area.
Providence to I195e to 140N to Hathaway Rd. exit to 500 Hathaway rd.

VFW #2892
109 Middle Rd
Fairhaven
508-997-1707 <==== Steve

I called Steve at the VFW and I indicated to him what we do and he said it would be fine. He was presently putting a fresh coat of paint on walls.
It is very very similiar to the American Legion in Fairhaven in fact it is about 1/8 mile away if that and close enough to the Express Inn in Fairhaven.

The VFW in Fairhaven is out this year?

I heard today it's gonna be open. Seems someone who worked there had sticky fingers

The VFW in Fairhaven is out this year?

redcrbrr, did you mean the "American Legion" because that is where we had this event.

redcrbrr, did you mean the "American Legion" because that is where we had this event.

Please ignore the above, my mistake, it is the VFW.

JohnR:

VFW is alive and well. Steve Murry is the person in charge. He is expecting your phone call.

The same room of previous years TFCTFN has a fresh coat.




VFW #2892
109 Middle Rd
Fairhaven
508-997-1707 <==== Steve Murry

How about the Red Roof Inn,the Holiday Inn or the Marriot Court yard which is next door to Picadillys Pub.All are in Mansfield,MA.located on RT 140.95 & 495 are just seconds away:think:
Mansfield also offers the Elks Club I know some Elks so that'll help on the rent$$ plus there's a VFW both are 1-2 miles away from the Ho-Tells

How about the Red Roof Inn,the Holiday Inn or the Marriot Court yard which is next door to Picadillys Pub.All are in Mansfield,MA.located on RT 140.95 & 495 are just seconds away:think:
Mansfield also offers the Elks Club I know some Elks so that'll help on the rent$$ plus there's a VFW both are 1-2 miles away from the Ho-Tells

I think it is fundamental that we have kitchen access and most important based on previous years' results, a hotel in stumbling distance and within the reduced visual field of view created when someone helps themself to a night at the baaaahhhhrrrrr.... In my semi-professional opinion 1500 feet would be too far from the hall to the hotel :buds: . So, if the Holiday Inn will let us BACK :hihi: (excercise room) after the past three years, maybe we will do it there again :rotfl:

I have to make this one.....:grins:

I think it is fundamental that we have kitchen access and most important based on previous years' results, a hotel in stumbling distance and within the reduced visual field of view created when someone helps themself to a night at the baaaahhhhrrrrr.... In my semi-professional opinion 1500 feet would be too far from the hall to the hotel :buds: . So, if the Holiday Inn will let us BACK :hihi: (excercise room) after the past three years, maybe we will do it there again :rotfl:

Does this mean a redeux between the Village people Cop and Tobey

So, if the Holiday Inn will let us BACK :hihi: (excercise room) after the past three years, maybe we will do it there again :rotfl:
I think I smoothed things over with the cop last year, so we should be all set. At least that's what it looked like in the picture... :pop:

WTF / Lets blow it this year :rocketem:

The real estate broker that i am associated with was the previuos owner of the Holiday Inn, formerly the Seaport Inn. If you have a problem do not hesitate to let me know.
Sometimes it is who you know and at times it does not matter.

The real estate broker that i am associated with was the previuos owner of the Holiday Inn, formerly the Seaport Inn. If you have a problem do not hesitate to let me know.
Sometimes it is who you know and at times it does not matter.

So what you are saying is FREE rooms, wahooo way to go RST :claps: :buds: :devil: :btu: :jester:

I think it is fundamental that we a hotel in stumbling distance and within the reduced visual field of view created when someone helps themself to a night at the baaaahhhhrrrrr....:rotfl:

I agree John,I can't to go but don't want to leave town:bshake: Last year I went with da wife & we had a great time,but we had to leave at Midnight Because of our babysitter:af:so we kinda missed out on the whole Gym thing:crying:
The wife says she'll take one for the team this year & stay home:thanks:
So bring it on:buds:


5/0

5/0 take the wife / [IF} she had a good time ::

get a all nite B/S & leave early in the morning <<><><<>

How bout someplace in southern ct. Like New Jersey.
Every yr I see all u guys havin all that fun.
I wanna hav some fun also.I'm a Funguy

After watching, Toby, TBone, Redlite and the gurls drink Bloooberry's from that stanky arse cooler I'm surprised there alive to attend this year :D

I'm in

5/0 take the wife she had a good time.
Ahhh you're just saying that,cause you just wanna check her out again:love:

She told me,she's confident enough in our relationship that she dosn't think she needs to be there and watch us talk about our wood :rotf2:

John the V F W is going to be open for rent if you wish. They will also open the bar for us but you must pick a date NOW if you wish to do it there this year. The kitchen will also be ok to use the only thing is they will need to know NOW to save the date as they will be renting the hall out to a resturant in town and can save dates but must know SOON to hold it.

This is all I remember, and about as focused too :skulz:
http://ctfisherman.com/data/364tl-med.JPG

5/0 I was just trying to be nice // WTF why F #$%^&*() bother // I,ll ask her myself next time I,m with her ;)

Like maybe Abu Dhabi or Ras Al Khaimer????
Jeez I missed the fall blitz and now this:crying: I should get back to the States in time for the spring run up the Kennebec:crying: though :rotf3:

How about someplace in RI for a change?

John it is very kind of you to try for a hall more in the middle of us all. I have been to the Lafayette Club before. My wife works in Taunton and her coworkers rent various places and thats one we've been to for different things and it was fine. The Stone Forge is a great place to eat also as mentioned by MrMacy.

HOOTERS!!! There is a couple of hotels not far away.

HOOTERS!!! There is a couple of hotels not far away.
:claps: :tm:

I was wondering if you called Chrisie at that number I gave you the place is nice and the hotel is across the street it wouldnt hurt to find out about cost the courtyard hotel is up the street and if you did that hotel I would run a free shuttle for it just my contribution.

Mike .is we have it in Ri / there will be a lower turnout// the bulk of the mass guys won,t come . We see that in all the RI legs ..

Plus that place lets ya do what ya want & then crawl across the street for [[SLEEP}]

IMO

is MotoxCowboy bringin any of his women?

Im definately staying overnight this time :gu:

5/0 I was just trying to be nice // WTF why F #$%^&*() bother // I,ll ask her myself next time I,m with her ;)

Nice,just shoot her a PM:heybaby:

John:

I will give you the telephone book of both New Bedford and Fall River if I see you at the meeting if that makes any difference.
What comes to mind is the Days Inn (formerly Holiday Inn) in New Bedford 508-997-1231, it has it all including live entertainment, bar, sleeping quarters, swimming pool, function rooms.Trust me this is the best that comes to mind for New Bedford area.
Providence to I195e to 140N to Hathaway Rd. exit to 500 Hathaway rd.

That's just down the street from me. :bl:

J/J :ss: But we need a plane to get there

is MotoxCowboy bringin any of his women?

Most of those women (from ye old hottie :lm: thread) are from my glory days. I'm hitched up with a very special cowgirl now...:love:

soooo if she decides to come...plz :hs: ,:chatter about the hottie thread. thx. :kewl:

soooo if she decides to come...plz , about the hottie thread. thx.


That's going to cost you a plug

Have you guys picked a date yet?

But......I'll see if she wants to bring her hottie freind leah...:D

My sarah on the right, leah is on the left..

That's going to cost you a plug

fair enough...:wiggle: dont know if I have enough homemades for everyone though...:(

I gotta get goin' :uhoh:

But......I'll see if she wants to bring her hottie freind leah...:D

My sarah on the right, leah is on the left..

hook me up brother!
:bl:

SANDMAN ++=I,ve picked alot of [dates] they all said f #$%^&*( NO :fishslap:

But......I'll see if she wants to bring her hottie freind leah...:D

My sarah on the right, leah is on the left..


Please !!!!!!!

Have you guys picked a date yet?

I was hoping #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& would be my date. :love:

A girl can hope, can't she? :D

I was hoping #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& would be my date. :love:

A girl can hope, can't she? :D

only if you can swim across the pond

How about February 18? About the same time of year as the past few??

I'm going to call the hall in Fairhaven and the Holiday Inn. Provided they let us back in :tooth:

Good, call them now :D
or by tomorrow

18th works for me.. i don't know if dad would let me bring a friend.. but i'll man the raffle again this year.. its pretty fun, please helps me remember how to count.. (1...2...3...Q...red...6) :hihi: :hihi:

-Kate:wavey:

Tenativley having a baby on the 17th. I would hate to miss it this year.

Casey //bring both / together or apart it doesn,t matter :bounce: :bounce:

Tynan, didn't know you were having a baby. Has anybody told you that you resemble NIB? :bounce:

I mean a date for the event (ie. 1/28/06)...not a "significant other".

Tenativley having a baby on the 17th. I would hate to miss it this year.

Congrats!

Tenativley having a baby on the 17th. I would hate to miss it this year.
Based on experience, we have 5 kids, the due date is the day that you are most likely not to have the baby on...

Tenativley having a baby on the 17th. I would hate to miss it this year.

Congrats to you and Starfish ! :wavey:

only if you can swim across the pond

I'm a good swimmer. :happy:
Anything for #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&. :lm:

Congrats T19 u dog :buds:

VB

Based on experience, we have 5 kids, the due date is the day that you are most likely not to have the baby on...

I know that but could you imagine her going into labor with all those crazy men around. :eek:

I know that but could you imagine her going into labor with all those crazy men around. :eek:
I delivered one of my kids so I have experience.

Tenativley having a baby on the 17th. I would hate to miss it this year.


Congrats!:wiggle:

Back on topic. The staff at the hotel was very accomedating in the wee hours of the morning. I hope that is the case this year. Cookies and coffee.

OK so is it Feb. 18th????:huh:

So John did you call? I talked to my brother in law and he looked into the 18th and said it would be good but needs to hear from you.!!!!!

So John did you call? I talked to my brother in law and he looked into the 18th and said it would be good but needs to hear from you.!!!!!

Yes a couple times, and the phone rings and rings and no answer or answering machine. I tried today again. The number I have is 508-997-1707. Is that right??? PM coming

For me The 18th looks OK.:kewl:

Yes a couple times, and the phone rings and rings and no answer or answering machine. I tried today again. The number I have is 508-997-1707. Is that right??? PM coming

John, that is correct number. I just spoke w/ Steve. He is there all day Wed. and Wed-Sat nites. He said that he was told that we are "golden", sort of a compliment.

I'll PM you regarding price and terms titled "VFW hall"

John, that is correct number. I just spoke w/ Steve. He is there all day Wed. and Wed-Sat nites. He said that he was told that we are "golden", sort of a compliment.

I'll PM you regarding price and terms titled "VFW hall"

We are good to go for the 18th! I talked to him today and I will drop off the deposit this week!