As of now the forecast has rain with a slight chance of snow in the vicinity of the VFW Hall.

I need to know if people that were in are not going or on the fence due to weather. I would like to keep it going but it people are going to stay home due to weather we might need to reschedule. Please chime in on this thread so we can make the call - thanks!

John

I'm planning on being there. I'm still waiting to hear if my ride's wife will let him outside in the precipitation. If not, I'll figure something out.

I'm planning on being there. I'm still waiting to hear if my ride's wife will let him outside in the precipitation. If not, I'll figure something out.

So that means you are out or sure:rotf2:

looking like it is going to get ugly a stones throw from the beach saturday night

We are still in...this is a dusting for us

I am in. I think I'll lose the room (which is $90) if I don't show up.

I'm going to make the call day of. If it looks like it's pretty snotty, going to stay put up here & not drive home in the slop.

Still planning on making it.
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I will be there with 1 other I will just have to use common sense about departure time
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I'm still in, bringing me, Ty, GregW, Soups, Piscator?

Yup I am still planning to go. Not sure if Peter will be coming.
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ProfessorM or tysdad115, would i possibly be able to get a ride from one of u if there is room in your vehicle? my dad might not be able to go because of him really hurting his back

Snow slated to start ramping up here around 6pm.... Not sure about the rain/snow line as yet, so driving back that distance into either 2" or 8" is not in the cards for me, given that I have a number of places to keep clear of snow. Sucks for me.

Dan I usually pick everyone up in Pembroke and head out from there, Ill have 5 in the truck I take, if I can fit one more I will let you know.

im out, not taking a chance.

I'm in along with Splashnplug

i'm out, pushing snow

The best event of the year, I'll be there and bringing an umbrella.
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I'm in unless the gov. puts a driving ban on us again....

im out, not taking a chance.

Sorry y'all can't make it.If I hit PowerBall I'll charter a plane to take us all to Bermuda

I'm in unless the gov. puts a driving ban on us again....

:rotf2:

the way down it NOT going to be bad, but heading back towards BOS it will be snowing after 9pm

Reschedule
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Like Mike said might be worth it for all the people who have to travel a distance. It would be a shame if all couldn't enjoy it but having an open date may not be available.

Danny if I drive you can come but not sure if I am driving. I may be hooking a ride with someone so not sure yet.

If we reschedule we might not be able to Redo until April - what are people's thoughts on that?

Plus we have CSA guys, PISC show, and Jersey stuff going on.

Misters Bomba™ ?

Mikey's likely not going. I can try to dump my room tomorrow, but my experience with trying to get a room credit is poor to awful with cancelling on such short notice.

You guys want to call it, then call it. There's already a lot of people who say that they can't make it.

The real one that you guys should talk to is RST...will the VFW re-book?

It would probably need to be in April.

Let me know ASAP and I'll try to call the seaport before the 24 hour window tomorrow.

Thanks,
Rick

And, by the way, I plan on going, no matter what, if we don't call it off.

Call it off!
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With surfday in jerseys and the storm call it off
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Ok - we are calling it due to weather - I'll call the VFW tomorrow to reschedule -,Rick pm me some dates that work for you. If they give you a hard time on the room let me know.

Thank you everyone - this is probably best
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thats good for me- could not make it because of CSA 20th anniversary dinner.

I will try to make the new date.

Wimps.
It is only going to be rain until early Sunday morning. I would have waited until Friday 5;00pm forecast. All those nice trucks you guys own what a waste.
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Ok makes sense storm is beginning to move in earlier it appears
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I was going to try and make the track down with Necker1 but was going to watch the weather and try to be smart about it, which no one has accused me of lately. :uhuh:

It was going to be a long day with the Plum Island show being early AM and on the opposite end of the state but I wouldn't miss TFCTGFN for anything. :buds:

IMO this is a smart move John. :drevil:

#1 reason: we want to keep everyone safe.

#2 reason: it would be a sin to see great guys who really participate in the site not be able to make it because they have to work pushing snow. :claps:

Wimps.
It is only going to be rain until early Sunday morning. I would have waited until Friday 5;00pm forecast. All those nice trucks you guys own what a waste.
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I know but it won't be bad for us, it will be bad for the guys inland. I also don't want to see anyone with a few beers in them hitting the snow. Not that people don't have Designated Drivers.

I'll have a better raffle table item with a couple more weeks anyway. Got a super customized, drilled out 704 i'm working on. Hopefully with a van staal manual line roller assembly if i can get it.
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I know but it won't be bad for us, it will be bad for the guys inland. I also don't want to see anyone with a few beers in them hitting the snow. Not that people don't have Designated Drivers.

OK
I will be in the area of the VFW on real estate business on Saturday at 3:30. If you have a game plan and need any assistance before that time, Saturday 3:30 let me know. Next time for that area is the following Tuesday by mid afternoon PS You do the calling and talking to the VFW before then.
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Just cancelled my room. No charge. I love independent hotels.

I feel better after reading this thread, know that i was going to bang out for tctfn....
I'am in for April.
Smowy weekend again im gonna make some stripah chowda!
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Please let me know if we incur any extra cost for changing the date, I could throw in a few bucks.

Okay go ahead and cancel TFCTFN and leave me with
several hundreds of dollars worth of food. No consideration
at all for the able bodied. Just found out on web that large
smoked hams can be successfully frozen. So all you girly-
mans are off the hook.

Okay go ahead and cancel TFCTFN and leave me with
several hundreds of dollars worth of food. No consideration
at all for the able bodied. Just found out on web that large
smoked hams can be successfully frozen. So all you girly-
mans are off the hook.


Didn't want you driving in snow taller than you :rotf2:

Didn't want you driving in snow taller than you :rotf2:

LMFAO:rotf2:
We'll see you soon skimmer,Im sure there are other ways you can preserve that ham:devil2: BTW you still owe me that beer buddy:cheers:

Ok - we are calling it due to weather - I'll call the VFW tomorrow to reschedule -,Rick pm me some dates that work for you. If they give you a hard time on the room let me know.

Thank you everyone - this is probably best
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Got home from Florida yesterday. I would have stayed there till Sunday if I had known. I'll get word, to my nephews.

Got home from Florida yesterday. I would have stayed there till Sunday if I had known. I'll get word, to my nephews.

We made the call here the other night and posted as soon as we knew.

BTW - I'm heading up your way this afternoon ;)

Ok - we are calling it due to weather - I'll call the VFW tomorrow to reschedule -,Rick pm me some dates that work for you. If they give you a hard time on the room let me know.

Thank you everyone - this is probably best
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Did you call the VFW to find out the available dates for the hall ?

I didn't get a s-b certificate at the TFCTFN a few years ago for being a ball buster for nothing.

Did you call the VFW to find out the available dates for the hall ?

I didn't get a s-b certificate at the TFCTFN a few years ago for being a ball buster for nothing.


Hehehe.

I called yesterday and didn't get anyone, left a message.

I called today, got someone, and they said Fri/Sat nights in April are booked.

May 11th is the next available Saturday there. Hmmm. Wonder where else we can have it?

There is an elks hall in the north end of Fall River with a hotel 30 seconds away. They have a kitchen and a bar

Hehehe.

I called yesterday and didn't get anyone, left a message.

I called today, got someone, and they said Fri/Sat nights in April are booked.

May 11th is the next available Saturday there. Hmmm. Wonder where else we can have it?
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And it is right off the exit. It's the 1st thing you see
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The search would be easier if a motel/hotel doesn't need to be within walking distance.
The VFW in Dartmouth Ma on 144 Cross Rd had a hall/kitchen available for Aoril 13th. No other dates available in April. The hall fits 100 people comfortably according to the contact oerson st the VFW. The VFW in Fairhaven holds 250 as a comparison. The cost is 200 for the hall and 50 for the kitchen. This is located near Fairhaven abutting Rt 6 near the Westport line and Kings Inn a totally nude strip joint. The Dartmouth VFW contact is Pat 508996-9599.
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Westportmafia or bossman check out the details of the Elks such as available dates, capacity, kitchen etc.
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The Elks number is 508-672-9288 . The guy that picked up the phone stated that there are 3 different size halls and that for more information to call STEPHANIE on Monday morning.



There is an elks hall in the north end of Fall River with a hotel 30 seconds away. They have a kitchen and a bar


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If you guys are interested in the elks shoot me a pm. My aunt may be able to get some kind of deal
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If you guys are interested in the elks shoot me a pm. My aunt may be able to get some kind of deal
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It's worth checking out, especially if it's right off the highway.
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The elks sounds good to me.

At least I salvaged a Kevin Jackson sighting out of the weekend. I guess I had my own Too Freaking Cold to See Kevin Jackson at HMart party.

What is the usual cost with the kitchen?
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Also how many should I tell them we need to accommodate? 100?
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If you guys are interested in the elks shoot me a pm. My aunt may be able to get some kind of deal
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It's worth checking out.

If you guys are interested in the elks shoot me a pm. My aunt may be able to get some kind of deal
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Jay - give them a shout. See what is available on Saturday nights in end of March / April. Thanks!

At least I salvaged a Kevin Jackson sighting out of the weekend. I guess I had my own Not Too Freaking Cold to See Kevin Jackson at HMart party.

FIFY

Elks.org :: Lodge #118 Facilities (http://www.elks.org/lodges/lodgefacilities.cfm?lodgenumber=118)

ELKS in Fall River that Jay recommended. I called and


March - booked
April - only April 27, medium size lodge hall, Kitchen is Not available because it is booked with another party.

Now what? Read post #48, I was told it was more then half the size of the Fairhaven VFW site.
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Do any of the below suit your needs for location, size etc



Elks.org :: Lodge #850 Facilities (http://www.elks.org/lodges/lodgefacilities.cfm?LodgeNumber=850)


Elks.org :: Lodge #2359 Facilities (http://www.elks.org/lodges/lodgefacilities.cfm?LodgeNumber=2359)

Elks.org :: Lodge #1011 Facilities (http://www.elks.org/lodges/lodgefacilities.cfm?lodgenumber=1011)

https://www.elks.org/lodges/lodgefacilities.cfm?LodgeNumber=1697

Hey, the Smithfield Elks is open all Sats in March. Would be nice not to have to drive 90 miles for a change. It is right of 295, maybe 10 minutes.

Hey, the Smithfield Elks is open all Sats in March. Would be nice not to have to drive 90 miles for a change. It is right of 295, maybe 10 minutes.

Paul would you mind calling to check it out for availability. I called but they said to call tomorrow morning.
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Paul would you mind calling to check it out for availability. I called but they said to call tomorrow morning.
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I'll call them first thing in the morning.

I have tried to get in touch with someone to talk about booking the hall but there hasn't been anyone available.

I have tried to get in touch with someone to talk about booking the hall but there hasn't been anyone available.


Leave a voicemail with Carol. The person at the bar will connect you to her voice mail.
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Someone else needs to pick up the ball as I am on the road flying the rest of this week and back out again Monday thru next Wednesday. She will never get me.

Someone else needs to pick up the ball as I am on the road flying the rest of this week and back out again Monday thru next Wednesday. She will never get me.

OK, I left a message and expecting a call back this evening, well report findings later.

Hehehe.

I called yesterday and didn't get anyone, left a message.

I called today, got someone, and they said Fri/Sat nights in April are booked.

May 11th is the next available Saturday there. Hmmm. Wonder where else we can have it?

I went to the Fairhaven VFW to measure the rooms for future comparison. The manager stated that there is a Saturday March 9th opening however it falls on the weekend of the RISSA SW convention.

Hey, the Smithfield Elks is open all Sats in March. Would be nice not to have to drive 90 miles for a change. It is right of 295, maybe 10 minutes.

This Elks in Smithfield RI is out because the kitchen is off limits

The search would be easier if a motel/hotel doesn't need to be within walking distance.
The VFW in Dartmouth Ma on 144 Cross Rd had a hall/kitchen available for Aoril 13th. No other dates available in April. The hall fits 100 people comfortably according to the contact oerson st the VFW. The VFW in Fairhaven holds 250 as a comparison. The cost is 200 for the hall and 50 for the kitchen. This is located near Fairhaven abutting Rt 6 near the Westport line and Kings Inn a totally nude strip joint. The Dartmouth VFW contact is Pat 508996-9599.
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I checked out the VFW in Dartmouth and took some pics. The hall dimensions are approximately (48 ft x 30 ft) along with a coat room, kitchen with one stove/oven and microwave, bar room which small in size with a pool table.
In comparison to the VFW in Fairhaven which has dimensions of (48 ft x 30 ft) plus (25 ft x 15 ft) which is that section near the entrance door. The difference is only the (25 ft x 15 ft)
In my opinion this hall is adequate. There is a Best Western on route 6 within two miles and two motels within less then one mile. The Dartmouth VFW is within about 2 miles of the Faunce Corner exit off rt 195 in Dartmouth, right across street from WalMart

JohnR make a decision soon in the event someone else books the April 13th, this includes the Bomba bros. I will not be able to give them a deposit until this Saturday therefore someone else from the area may need to go there if there is a problem with the VFW not receiving prior to Saturday.

More VFW Dartmouth pics

I am good for the 13th. Vic, you have gone above and beyond. I say book it, if you can, John.
Thanks,
Rick

I went to the Fairhaven VFW to measure the rooms for future comparison. The manager stated that there is a Saturday March 9th opening however it falls on the weekend of the RISSA SW convention.


that sounds good, so what if it's the night of a fishing show, the show is by day and our thing is at night

that sounds good, so what if it's the night of a fishing show, the show is by day and our thing is at night

I agree, the show ends at 7:00pm and if people haven't figured out what to buy by that time, there is no help.

There is a choice to be made between the two VFWs'. Good to know that RickBomba is available for April 13th. Now if RickBomba is available for March 9th we are making progress and the final decision should be made by JohnR.


Fairhaven VFW March 9th ?

OR

Dartmouth VFW April 13th ?

I can do both. Try to let me know about March 9th as soon as possible. I'm on call next weekend and it's kind of short notice for me to switch.

Im not far from either place, i can get the deposit to them if needed.
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Let's go for Dartmouth on April 13th?

Thanks all for your hard work on this. Andy - you have PM

I'm in for 4/13. I'll tell Matty.

Its a go for 4/13 Dartmouth VFW , I will drop deposit off to them Friday. Thanks Victor and John.

good job guys thanx for all your hard work on this
We should have this in Westportmafia's basement 3 miles down the road as it is about the same size
Since we r moving this westward from usual location one other place u may want to quickly check on 1st is the Holy Ghost Hall on Sodom rd in westport as I believe it is a bigger facilty that may better accomodate our gig. about 7 miles from the Dartmouth VFW
Dartmouth VFW:
Kings Inn New Englands #1 rated "gentlemans" club is a stumble down the street from Dart VFW....bring food stamps to tip with.......
All the hotels right there (Capri and such) are roach motels that charge by the hour with a kickback to the above mentioned establishment if u catch my drift.
The Best Western in Dartmouth is about 2 miles down rt 6 and is nice and only about 5 years old. thats where I consecrated my marriage after our wedding. If people r gonna stay there ask about usage of the after hours function room they have there as only place to congragate as there is no weight room.
May be a more accomadating hotel as opposed to the hotels up on Faunce corner rd which r also about 2 miles up the road in the other direction. but r next to a 99 restatuarant for those that are still hungry afterwards........
If we do go with the dartmouth VFW Just don't let seamule and fishbones know they can walk to my alamater UMass a mile down the street........
And bring your gear we should have schoolies in the river by then

If we do go with the dartmouth VFW Just don't let seamule and fishbones know they can walk to my alamater UMass a mile down the street........
And bring your gear we should have schoolies in the river by then

Seamule also graduated from there, but I think it was about 20 years before you. And I'm pretty familiar with UMD. I spent a week there one night. If ther girls still look the same as they used to, I'm not wasting my time walking a mile. BTW, I saw a nice picture of you last night.:devil2:

Seamule also graduated from there, but I think it was about 20 years before you. And I'm pretty familiar with UMD. I spent a week there one night. If ther girls still look the same as they used to, I'm not wasting my time walking a mile. BTW, I saw a nice picture of you last night.:devil2:
"It ain't your daddy's college no more" is too true. I just sat outside the library between classes crying with envy at the scenery.....i am becoming that guy......and her id said she was at least 18......
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I am out. I have a commitment on the 13th. :fury:

http://amap.to/VFW_fknykn

Mint I'm in
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The Capri is now section 8.
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Might as well start booking the old place or whatever for 2014, given the problems of scheduling this year....

We are all set for 4/13 , deposit is in hall is ours.

Sweet - thanks guys!

What about 4/20? at the new dispenser place??

Hey john , how,s about starting an all new sticky for this. with date and location.

If we have decided on 4/13 at the Crossroads VFW
in Dartmouth the cheapest motel I could find was
Comfort Lane at $78. Anybody get any cheaper
for that date please post it.
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Boss this contains new info needs a sticky