The Whatever Annual S-B TFCTFN 2009 is scheduled for February 28, 2009. The Best Damn Raffle and the Best Damn Winter Party.

I'm looking for good ideas for keeping the same or changing things up this year.

I would LOVEEEEEEEE if someone (T-Timber? Clammer?) was up for MC duties (could be paid gig :eek5: )... :hee: :crying:

Ideas for Entertainment? Guest Speaker? S-B Speaker? More Chat? Ewoks? > Mike Laptew :kewl:

Again, looking for ideas - thanks!

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For those that know what TFCTFN is and for those that don't:

TFCTFN: "Too Frieckin' Cold To Fish Night"

S-B's annual bash get-together at the VFW hall in Fairhaven Mass, stumbling distance (across street) from Holiday Inn. Lots of people from the site (usually around 100) and some of the daring significant others, come to celebrate in a time honored manner to wish away winter for a good fishing harvest. Kind of like Groundhog day, with a bar.

We have some gag awards, real awards, big buffet dinner (managed by Bomba Catering) with food provided by the members, entertainment - this year provided by Mike Laptew :btu: - a MONSTAH raffle table.

It really is a great night, a chance to meet fellow S-Bers, help support the site, and stab a dagger into the heart of 'Ol Man Winter.

I'm In

Ummmmm not to confuse anyone, but this is for 2009, correct?


Just need to clear that up, what with Fishaholic's "I'm in" reviving all the old threads.....

Ummmmm not to confuse anyone, but this is for 2009, correct?


Just need to clear that up, what with Fishaholic's "I'm in" reviving all the old threads.....

Yup..I got JR so screwed up that he legitimately screwed up the date...:humpty:
I think he means 2009......:blush:
I think I've had enough fun and need to give him a break..for a day or so

Same Day that my Sale starts.
See you there

sound great. this will be my first. if you need help, let me know

You know I'm in :) I have no problem helping out with the MCing, just can't promise I'll have enough to say. ;)

Rappin Mikey, sfoley78, and myself are in.
We will handle the kitchen doodies.

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Ideas for Entertainment? Guest Speaker? S-B Speaker? More Chat? Ewoks?

Again, looking for ideas - thanks!

How about a pole, some hot lady dancers, and some rubber toys?

How about a pole, some hot lady dancers, and some rubber toys?

WITH CLAMMER in attendance? :smash: that could get interesting! :hidin:

i'll be there. load you table up BUBBA

I'm going. This would be my first of many. What do I need to bring? A food dish?

I have Casey working on getting the night off already...Missed last year! :smash:

Blooooberries??:bounce::bounce:

How about a pole, some hot lady dancers, and some rubber toys?

:agree:

Anyone want to do sum dollar value or in Starfish case / strip >>>>>>>>>> pool >> you should have no worries

WTF a blind /overweight old time cLAMMER :love:

How about a pole, some hot lady dancers, and some rubber toys?

The Foxy Lady's within walking distance ;)

Word.
Hopefully this year some people will stick around for the real fun afterwards. Last year everyone raced out of the parking lot as soon as it was over. The hotel had the riot police on call and they didn't even get to beat anyone.

Where may this event be held? I'd like to attend.

What is needed? Food? Booze? Booze?

Word.
Hopefully this year some people will stick around for the real fun afterwards. Last year everyone raced out of the parking lot as soon as it was over. The hotel had the riot police on call and they didn't even get to beat anyone.

I heard about that...no drunk racing on the treadmills? Thats a bummer! We are crossing our fingers we will be there...

For anyone who has never been it is one of the best S-B get togethers there is!! There is always great food, speeches, raffles and prizes. There is a bar there with a pool table. Plus a hotel across the street with post party fun in the exercise room! Is the Foxy really within walkin distance?:walk:

Clams...No Dancing...You could hurt something old man.....:happy:

Star ..if I hurt it will you kiss it better ?/::lm:

Yes the Foxy is right in the middle of the two bridges we go over / just brfore we take that ride to the club & hotel :shocked:

Sounds like a party http://www.jewelswebgraphics.com/wp-images/smilies/icon_dance.gif

I heard about that...no drunk racing on the treadmills? Thats a bummer! We are crossing our fingers we will be there...

For anyone who has never been it is one of the best S-B get togethers there is!! There is always great food, speeches, raffles and prizes. There is a bar there with a pool table. Plus a hotel across the street with post party fun in the exercise room! Is the Foxy really within walkin distance?:walk:

Clams...No Dancing...You could hurt something old man.....:happy:

Yours truly did some treadmill racing, and falling. There was some weightlifting involved as well (UUGGH).:musc:

Bring food, somethign for the raffle table and a DISH ;)

John for entertainment could we get an author to present his latest book + do a signing??? Zeno, Jimmy White among others??

Location??

Fairhaven V.F.W.

Without question the raffle table is unequalled anywhere. Best guys in the world on food. Even better people attending.

Oh yah, i'M IN.

Wickets in, I'll bring some chicken wings. Hopefully some of the Conn sissy's will attend. Would be cool to have a NIB sighting also.

sounds like a fun time, might have to check it out

I'd love to bee there but already are booked that weekend
darn

Just finished up this GSB1081M for the raffle. Sorry, saltiga not included...

I'm going to see if i can make it down for this one.....haven't been to one yet. Just have to keep the consumption down :gu: for the ride home

Rumour has it there is a nearby hotel? If so that is my solution for :gu:

Should be fun, looking forward to meeting everyone.

i'd rather Limit This :gu: and do this :ss: than wake up in the morning in a hotel feeling like this :smash: :yak4:

I will post hotel info soon. Anyone interested please PM me and I will see if I can get us a group rate.

JOHN IM IN, BUBBAS TABLE OF 8 OR SO...... I HAVE MY LUCKY JIMMY WITH ME AT THE TABLE!! OH STEVE I THINK YOUR BROTHER AND MIKE B IS SITTING WITH US TO :-)

Rumour has it there is a nearby hotel? If so that is my solution for :gu:

Should be fun, looking forward to meeting everyone.

You can stagger out the front door and collapse almost directly into the lobby of a Holiday Inn Express :rotf3:

Right next to Moriarty's Liquors, must be a cousin or something. Please leave Jimmy at home this year. He has already won enough.

or bring your rod and catch holdovers at the docks behind the express.

I'm am off so we will be attending and staying to enjoy the after party.

Just checked holiday inn express. It's only $80 for a 2 twin bed :sleeps:room, same price for a single king bed. not to shabby..:gu:

I'm In!

Thanks for the opportunity - hey, when's the drawing...:huh:

I'm In!

Thanks for the opportunity - hey, when's the drawing...:buds:

Remember, anybody that's gonna stay over, let me know, and I will try for a group rate at the Holiday Inn.

I'll be there. Waiting to hear back from a few north shore guys as I offered to be designated driver.

I'll put something together for the raffle table, probably a shadow box to display plug/s.

I'm in

OK, usual suspects are starting to RSVP...time I put up the food thread.

Remember, anybody that's gonna stay over, let me know, and I will try for a group rate at the Holiday Inn.

Rick definitely getting a room...too far for us to drive home :cheers2: hahaha! Plus we wanna be involved in the after party nonsense!!:musc:

I'm In!

Thanks for the opportunity - hey, when's the drawing...:buds:

You mean I'm finally gonna get to shake hands with Uncle Crafty? :cheers:

I'm in, Also my farther striperjerk1 ( the old coot ):hihi:

JOHN IM IN, BUBBAS TABLE OF 8 OR SO...... I HAVE MY LUCKY JIMMY WITH ME AT THE TABLE!! OH STEVE I THINK YOUR BROTHER AND MIKE B IS SITTING WITH US TO :-)

It's Ok Steve and I are recruiting.
If Jimmy wins again it's FIXED:bl:

I'm goin I'll try and persuade VB

Damn It...I just can't win.

Months ago Wendy and I got tickets and made plans with friends to take the camper to the Nascar weekend at Martinsville, VA.

I've never been to a Nascar race (I loved the old Foxboro Speedway as a child).

I will miss the TFCTFN (again) but will send something special for the table and maybe something even more special to enhance the entertainment...hehehehe

John R

If you need help I can do some raffle calling--
a little patter, some jokes and soft shoe.
Woof, woof.

I'm sure he would be hilarious.

Eelskimmer for MC

AWESOME IDEA!!!!!!

I"M IN

2/28/09 is a good date for me this year...no travel, no seminars.

You folks want a little fish porn served up Laptew style?

Mike

I'll be there and bringing a print of a picture my father painted on a nautical chart for the raffle table. (It will be framed and matted)

I'm in! Looking forward to it.

Yes Mr. Laptew! Please.

2/28/09 is a good date for me this year...no travel, no seminars.

You folks want a little fish porn served up Laptew style?

Mike

Whaddya think folks - a little Fish Porn :btu: ? Mike, let me know what you would need. I have a projector, obviously computer, etc... - thanks!

I'll be there and bringing a print of a picture my father painted on a nautical chart for the raffle table. (It will be framed and matted) Mac - that is awesome, sweet !

John R

If you need help I can do some raffle calling--
a little patter, some jokes and soft shoe.
Woof, woof. Pollock does tap :grins:


Damn It...I just can't win.

Months ago Wendy and I got tickets and made plans with friends to take the camper to the Nascar weekend at Martinsville, VA.

I've never been to a Nascar race (I loved the old Foxboro Speedway as a child).

I will miss the TFCTFN (again) but will send something special for the table and maybe something even more special to enhance the entertainment...hehehehe
Nascar? You spending too much time in NC

Striper smut! :jump:

I'm in!

I think I might be able to rustle up some old fish pictures for the raffle table...time to start excavating in our storage room again...

I want to come and play as we have not been able to go for the last few years, either way some stuff will be coming for the raffle table.

JohnR, Mom has also donated 6 large bucktails for the table as a thank you once again for helping her out. please send me the address you want the stuff to go too in case we do not make it.:happy:

We will also put some goodies together as well.

I hope to make it as long as I don't have pneumonia again.
I'll bring something

Hmm, not sure how cold it will be by then but I'm in!

You mean I'm finally gonna get to shake hands with Uncle Crafty? :cheers:

Yeah, chances are good Mike if I'm still ambulatory by then...:doh:

im in thanx
paul

Figured this could use a bump. ;)

Anyone want to do a demo teardown, clean, grease on a conventional reel? I hate to admit that I have not done a total teardown myself.....

Anyone want to do a demo teardown, clean, grease on a conventional reel? I hate to admit that I have not done a total teardown myself.....

What reel are you interested in seeing?

Well, I have a couple Abu 6501 C3's that were put away running rough....

I'll pm you.

What reel are you interested in seeing?

Does this mean you're finally going to show up at this event?

Does this mean you're finally going to show up at this event?

Only if Slip is there to protect me.:shocked:

I got your back George. We may be small but were crafty. You should go you'll have fun.

Only if Slip is there to protect me.:shocked:

ya I'll see ya there, but you handle yourself pretty well.

can anyone attend??

where is it?? sounds like a good time.

See page 1.
Yes, anybody can attend, it's held at the VFW in Fairhaven on 2/28/2009. Usually, there's a $10 donation for S-B.Com and a food donation.
Greatest raffle in the world, fun times, and a hotel across the street. I think this will be our sixth annual party, and I promise you will not forget the antics.
What happens at TFCTFN usually stays there (I usually have a hard time remebering what happens, though):buds:
Speaking of which, milo hans't responded to this thread (although he usually shows up out of nowhere).

Is the group rate in effect yet at hotel???

BP and I are planning on being there this year. What is still needed to bring???
Also, did I miss the starting time???????

Is the group rate in effect yet at hotel???

Tony, Rick put up a seperate post for the group rate. We need ten rooms. I think we should have it but he needs to know how many are getting rooms.

Tony, Rick put up a seperate post for the group rate. We need ten rooms. I think we should have it but he needs to know how many are getting rooms.

Cant find that thread, anyway I'm in for a room.

I bumped the room thread.

OK me and Mrs LINK will attend
and I will put on the food thread what I'll bring
can I pay @ the door I good 4 the $$$$$$$$$$$$$
LINK

There's gonna be a plus 1 with dad and i. friend of mine is gonna be joining us :)

Hi guys,

I'm really bumming that I can't make it this year. I love this event and have really enjoyed the past few years. I'll most you all and hope you have a great time!

Keith

I am heading to ME this weekend (hey its winter and I must savor the snow while I can) but wanted to tell you all to have a great time! Maybe one of these years I will make it back!

Enjoy and have a beer (or two):wave: for me!

:( we'll miss you Jenn:(
Have fun up there

WHAT TIME DOES THIS SHINDIG START....

Sorry for the jumbo sizing....Just wanted someone to hear it.:hidin:

I think its usually around 6:30 - 7pm ish.
Have to ask bossman for the final time though.

I think its usually around 6:30 - 7pm ish.
Have to ask bossman for the final time though.

thanks Katie

I am heading to ME this weekend (hey its winter and I must savor the snow while I can) but wanted to tell you all to have a great time! Maybe one of these years I will make it back!

Enjoy and have a beer (or two):wave: for me!

Where are you going? Heading to Fort Kent next week. Probably do two more trips after that.

:conf:...it's been a long time since I've been to one of these....what TIME does it start? I didn't see that in this post -

:conf:...it's been a long time since I've been to one of these....what TIME does it start? I didn't see that in this post -


Official Start Time - 7PM - Would be good to see you Bloo...

What is the exact address of this place?

109 Middle St
Fairhaven, Mass

109 Middle St
Fairhaven, Ma :hihi:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=109+middle+st+fairhaven+ma&sll=41.64159,-70.906848&sspn=0.001479,0.003487&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr

Directly across from the Holiday Inn

Official Start Time - 7PM - Would be good to see you Bloo...would be nice if he returned a phone call or a pm? let alone see him;)...
John, ok if i bring the wife and my son?

TFCTFN thanks for the address

:rude:

would be nice if he returned a phone call or a pm? let alone see him;)...
John, ok if i bring the wife and my son?


Umm, that is your call, if you want your son hanging out at the hall, with a bar, where it can be a bit loud and nuts. Nothing crazy (I don't anticipate) but probably kid boring

I think I can speak for everyone on this one; if you are sick, please don't feel you have to come and infect everyone... This crud that has been going around is a real azz kicker.

George, you and your wife will have a much better time if you get a sitter. Maybe you could drop him off with Uncle Gilly or Milo.....:scream:

Rosco, as bummed out as I am, I took myself out of the line-up for just that reason - I wouldn't wish this on anyone -

Anybody who shows up hacking and snotting should be taken out to the parking lot for a special award...:whackin:

But then only if the Concerned Members Committee remembers to wear their HazMat suits -

I think I can speak for everyone on this one; if you are sick, please don't feel you have to come and infect everyone... This crud that has been going around is a real azz kicker.

George, you and your wife will have a much better time if you get a sitter. Maybe you could drop him off with Uncle Gilly or Milo.....:scream:

Gilly and milo will both be at the TFCTFN

Anybody gets there early, look for the black Avalanche in the parking lot, and you can throw the food in my truck

wish i could make it tonight

Lots of sweeta$$ stuff donated - big box of RM Smiths, big Box of #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&s, Sandman's 2009 Calendars, rumor of some Bernzy's, plus stuff donated by guys from Plugfest last week, Real sweet & big MAC print by his dad, prints from Crafty rumored to be on the way over, and plenty of other stuff to boot (or is that booty).... Add on a $50 Boaters World Gift Card

I have a 10' Rod built by M&Ds (may or may not be ready for this evening though ;) ), Backbeach mentioned a sweeeeet donation, Redlite just mentioned a Weekly Prize from the OTW StriperCup Tourney.

I am also donating one of my striper cup weekly packages....rod, reel, boots, black dog gift card.....least I could do to give back for everyone's support......

I am also donating one of my striper cup weekly packages....rod, reel, boots, black dog gift card.....least I could do to give back for everyone's support......


Nice :bl:

I will be bringing pkgs of Capt Alan (Little Round) new rubber baits and a couple of the new jig heads as well.

If it's not to late, I have put together a little bag of goodies (mostly from my derby booty with a couple other nuggets thrown in). It's not much but it's one more chance to win something.http://img108.exs.cx/img108/5527/i1lsmile.gif

I just sent some Angler's Art prints up to TFCTFN for the raffle table with Pt Jude Joe who's probably on his way over to Fairhaven as I type -

Wish I could have gone but I'm not out of the woods yet and don't want to relapse after what I went thru - still feel chitty, keep sleeping off and on all day -

Anyway, have fun you guys, I know it's gonna be a great time - I'll have to promise a pot of the Drunken Blackfish Stew for the next S-B event -

Good luck to all - :kewl: