Guys and gals,
Looks like we are shooting for Feb 27 for the TFCTFN. We had a great turnout last year and hope for even more this year.

Remember, this is the only event that goes directly to John to "keep the lights on" at the site. Everyone gains something throughout the year and this is your chance to give back to S-B.Com. Besides it's always a *&^%load of laughs with good food and the first chance to start getting ready for the new season.

Please weigh in on whether Feb 27 will work.

works for me!

Can't wait

According to the VFW that date is available therefore I'll make the deposit tomorrow.
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Works for us.
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According to the VFW that date is available therefore I'll make the deposit tomorrow.
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Well done, Sir!!!:

OK - for starters - we need to check with the Rickman first - he may not be available that day ;)

Thanks gents

If all goes well, I won't be there cause I will be getting my transplant in january!! But hope all have a great time!! be there in 2017!

That date is fine with the wife. I'm still banged up pretty good from the back surgery. I hope to be a little better by then. Vic, Paul, JR, I am good with 2/27
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looking forward to it

Feb 27 it is! Thanks guys!

So - how about we change things up for entertainment this year - any thoughts or suggestions?

hire a live band
hire a stand up comedian

How about a guest speaker like Mike Laptew. He could show some of his work, maybe auction a piece off with some of the proceeds going to the site.

Mike Laptew is a excellent choice, hopefully he is willing and able.
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We've had some good entertainment over the years.

Exotic Dancing - Clammer
Rappin - My brother
Fire extinguisher party - TBD

Cage match
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Cage match
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Between fishermen that kill fish and those in the catch and release crowd
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I can play the Hum A Zoo if u want

I have reduced winter rates , but dates are filling in quickly ><><>

The laptew idea sounds good
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Between fishermen that kill fish and those in the catch and release crowd
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I'm in!!!!!😜
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I'm in!!!!!😜
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Hahaha good one I'll tag team in.
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its a go
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I'm in!!!!!😜
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Dogfish toss contest?
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get these guys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDBvzfm_qrk&feature=player_detailpage

Dogfish toss contest?
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My cash is on Cohen...
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My cash is on Cohen...
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Nobody is safe when there's dogfish around....
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Please weigh in on whether Feb 27 will work.

I don't even know where I'm going to be next week, never mind next Feb. :) Pick a date and I'll make it if I can.

Works for us, shall be there!

I'd suggest a photo booth set up, but maybe most of the photos may become NSFW :hihi:

I have lots of new videos in 4K quality posted on YouTube we could all watch :) :) :)

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Still recovering from back surgery but I think that date works for me

Took me 16 years to figure out they have rooms with a dorm fridge!

John, can you make this sticky?

Thanks,
Rick

Took me 16 years to figure out they have rooms with a dorm fridge!

John, can you make this sticky?

Thanks,
Rick

Haha

Stuck

Everyone, I'll start the food thread right after the New year Holiday.

fyi guys laptew is very$$$$$$ but I'm in is this the same weekend as RISSA

been wishin.... I owned a float plane
so I could land near by
prolly frozen like last year

if ya can,t find any entertainment & I,m slow / Ya maybe can hire the CLAMMER SHOW ......... warning ... it may not be appropite[sp] for kids/ pruds/ people with weak hearts / or it that matter ........... just about anyone that considers them selves [normal[ even thro there is no normal ..

PS SB >com supplies the Virgra .......... the weeds comes with the show ><><>>:bgi:

What's the Clammer show? A bluefish chum fest?

Feb. 27 is okay by me but I will not be able
to do my usual ham steaks with pineapple.
See ya then.
:gu:

5/0.
Are you doing Christmas tree burn party this year. PM me.

Just found out yesterday that I need another back operation. The fusion has only partially worked and my L5-S1 combo is unstable. They're putting in bolts and rods on each side of the spine to tie them together in case the fusion doesn't progress any further.

I don't know the date yet, but I'm guessing it should be the Tuesday before the TFCTFN (If I know my surgeon).

Taking Jack ice fishing tomorrow. Saw a guy chasing flags for 15 minutes yesterday across the street. I want to give it a shot before I'm back in bed again.

Sorry everybody. Sometimes I feel like this party is (at least partly) my responsibility, so I don't take missing it lightly.

Big frown face.

Rick

that sucks Rick, I hope things go better.
I am familiar with L5 S1 problems myself

Sorry to hear Rick. We'll figure it out.

I still haven't gotten a date for the surgery yet...not cancelling the room juuuuuuuust yet. They're may still be a little hope for me, but I'm sure my back will be a mess by then. It's a mess right now.

heal fast Rick ...your in my prayers

Going to try to make this one. Haven't been in a bunch of years. Stopped posting and turned into a lurker a number of years ago. Hopefully will shake off the dust and contribute more this year.

Just found out yesterday that I need another back operation. The fusion has only partially worked and my L5-S1 combo is unstable. They're putting in bolts and rods on each side of the spine to tie them together in case the fusion doesn't progress any further.

I don't know the date yet, but I'm guessing it should be the Tuesday before the TFCTFN (If I know my surgeon).

Taking Jack ice fishing tomorrow. Saw a guy chasing flags for 15 minutes yesterday across the street. I want to give it a shot before I'm back in bed again.

Sorry everybody. Sometimes I feel like this party is (at least partly) my responsibility, so I don't take missing it lightly.

Big frown face.

Rick

that sucks Rick, I hope things go better.
I am familiar with L5 S1 problems myself

Was supposed to under go the S1-L5 last month and had to postpone. Hope to reschedule shortly.

Rick what did you have done prior?

I had an ALIF in the middle of July. It's only partly fused and one of my pedicle screws backed out like 1.5 cm. Luckily, it's the one under the part of the bone that's fused, so it won't go anywhere.

Next surgery is bolts and rods to stabilize the joint on the posterior side.

Hopefully, this makes it so the fusion sets easier, and if it doesn't, the joint maintains it's height due to the posterior hardware.

Thanks
Been dealing with spodylolythisis most of my life. Basically a grade 2 now in the S1-L5. Stability is an issue, nerve impingement, all treatments have failed so a fusion with rods and screws is the final option. I was told 12 week recovery.

Rick, good luck with your back.

Sorry to hear Rickman - I have been in constant and occasionally intolerable pain for much of this year.

We should send the strippahs to your house??

Thanks
Been dealing with spodylolythisis most of my life. Basically a grade 2 now in the S1-L5. Stability is an issue, nerve impingement, all treatments have failed so a fusion with rods and screws is the final option. I was told 12 week recovery.

Rick, good luck with your back.

12 weeks is what it would take to get back to an IT job like mine. I still can't lift up my 40 pound kid and I'm 6 months out.

Sounds like you're gonna get a PLIF if it's with the rods and screws, right? The PLIF is an even longer road, because they peel the erector spinae muscles off your spine and they need to grow back, too.

I took the ALIF approach because the fusion rate is better, I'm relatively young, and don't smoke.

I got Bell's Palsy three months in and was on Prednisone for a month. I wonder if it killed the bone grafts. Who knows.

Anyway, the new one should give me the stability I need without the fusion. Healing is quick, I hear, too.

Good luck too. Looking more and more like I will be at the TFCTFN, too. My doctor's assistant who schedules the surgeries won't be back till Monday, so I doubt they can get me in in two weeks.

John, no strippahs. I am old man, with simple tastes, who moves slow. I am easy prey for them.

So, February 27.
I can do.
What's the address and time ?
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So, February 27.
I can do.
What's the address and time ?
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Makai, it usually starts between 6 and 7PM. It's at the VFW hall in Fairhaven MA. I'm pretty sure it is at 109 Middle Street in Fairhaven

I verified my room at the hotel last night. I would say unless there is some sort of miracle from God (sorry guys, the sooner I get this pain out of my life the better), then I WILL be attending the TFCTFN.

I'm bringing either one or two guys to help me, so I should be in good shape in the kitchen.

See you guys then (I think).
Rick

I verified my room at the hotel last night. I would say unless there is some sort of miracle from God (sorry guys, the sooner I get this pain out of my life the better), then I WILL be attending the TFCTFN.

I'm bringing either one or two guys to help me, so I should be in good shape in the kitchen.

See you guys then (I think).
Rick

If u end up needing more help I'm in
Mr. KP

Hi guys,

I am still hanging in there but not by much. trying to keep busy....

I stop by every now and then to see the site trying to pass time and keep my mind from wandering.

I am unfamiliar with TFCTFN 2016. What is it ? From what I read sounds like a fishing/gathering/party ?

Fishraptor

Exactly what it is, without actually fishing.... Stands for Too F-ing Cold To Fish Night. Long drive for you. Don't know if any from up your way are coming that you could carpool with.... A number of guys get rooms at the Holiday Inn across the street (literally). One of the deepest raffle tables around, as many members donate. This is a major source of keeping the lights on here, and we like to get together and help out maintaining this community. If it works out, I would look forward to meeting you. Stay with us and stay well.

62483Exactly what it is, without actually fishing.... Stands for Too F-ing Cold To Fish Night. Long drive for you. Don't know if any from up your way are coming that you could carpool with.... A number of guys get rooms at the Holiday Inn across the street (literally). One of the deepest raffle tables around, as many members donate. This is a major source of keeping the lights on here, and we like to get together and help out maintaining this community. If it works out, I would look forward to meeting you. Stay with us and stay well.

So it is basically "get to meet the guys" on this sight night, little food, little raffle, dancing from clammer and a guest speaker Mike Laptew .....
if start from 6ish to when ?
and is in Fairhaven Mass ? correct
cost of the party ? Is buying raffles the only way we donate to S-B
please let me know. A 3 1/2 hour ride is not a long trip for me as it's usually 4 to 4.5 to the Cape for fishing. I really would like to put faces on some names.

Any body know how much the rooms are ? availability ?
Now for a really really silly questions.... does Hotel allow dogs ? I have a beautiful Giant Schnauzer who likes to tag along and really well behaved (except for when he knocked that bicyclist off his bike) on the bike path at the canal. I'd leave him in the room for the party. I'm assuming not but doesn't hurt to ask. The dog doesn't have to be there but since it is so close to the Cape I would probably head out there next morning to get a few memories of our favorite launch sites.... and see how I handle the memories.....

Dogs are allowed just ask clammer.

Give Seaport Inn and Marina of Fairhaven, (formerly Holiday Inn Express) a call to get the pet policy, limited number of rooms available, need crate and $25 extra.

62483

So it is basically "get to meet the guys" on this sight night, little food, little raffle, dancing from clammer and a guest speaker Mike Laptew .....
if start from 6ish to when ?
and is in Fairhaven Mass ? correct
cost of the party ? Is buying raffles the only way we donate to S-B
please let me know. A 3 1/2 hour ride is not a long trip for me as it's usually 4 to 4.5 to the Cape for fishing. I really would like to put faces on some names.

Any body know how much the rooms are ? availability ?
Now for a really really silly questions.... does Hotel allow dogs ? I have a beautiful Giant Schnauzer who likes to tag along and really well behaved (except for when he knocked that bicyclist off his bike) on the bike path at the canal. I'd leave him in the room for the party. I'm assuming not but doesn't hurt to ask. The dog doesn't have to be there but since it is so close to the Cape I would probably head out there next morning to get a few memories of our favorite launch sites.... and see how I handle the memories.....
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Hi Guys,
I'm in way too much pain to make it. Between snowblowing and walking to the train in this crap, I'm in true agony. I should be finding out my surgery date today. I'm pushing the doc to try to do it ASAP.

Sorry guys, I tried. I even had hired help coming with me.
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