Everyone,
It has been suggested that we combine the plugfest and the Too Friggan Cold To Fish Night and have both at once on the same day. I am fine with that as we can get more participation to them both this way. JohnR is up to his eyeballs in work so he has no time to plan the event so others need to step up and get the ball rolling.

As of right now Feb. 24th is available, that is a Saturday.
Monument Beach Sportsmans' Club hall in Bourne MA is where we had plugfest last year and I am a member so the rental is reasonable.

Rick, Guppy and I are discussing some of the finer points but by all means post any suggestions as we hash this event out.

It will be the usual potluck food and there is use of a kitchen, I have some chaffing trays but not that many so I will bring what I have.
I'm sure as we get closer Rick might start a food thread.

Does anyone have a microphone and loudspeaker?

Is anyone interested in doing a talk? about anything. PM one of us if you can or have a suggestion.

We will need and can use donations for the raffle table.
I was hoping Swimmer can come and handle the raffle tickets or Redcrabber and family if possible?

It would be nice to have some idea of headcount, I tried in the plug forum for a headcount for the plugfest but as expected got a few replies, the usual suspects but not a good idea of how many might come.
I'm not sure how long we can have this event or the hours but I do know that they can have a bartender available at a cost. I am guessing the added cost would wind up keeping the entry fee to about ten bucks or so. So I will need help with that part of the planning since this will be a daytime thing not a night event, maybe something like 9 to 4 or 5.
We can do plugfest stuff in the beginning and transition to the TFCTFN in the afternoon? :huh: Ending up with the raffle and be home at a decent time.
I don't think it is possible to do awards this year or a plug contest but we will have stuff, make a suggestion.


THANK YOU,
Bruce

Let's make Plugfest/TFCTFN Great again!

I'm in

I'd be willing to give a lecture on recent political events :devil2:
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I will be south last two weeks of Feb, can’t wait to warm up, but I will get some plastic to someone for the table
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I’ll be in
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Thanks gents ; )

The GF and I are in

Yup.
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Bruce I should be OK on that date to help out.

myself and my wife each have procedures going on in Feb. If there is no conflict count us in

myself and my wife each have procedures going on in Feb. If there is no conflict count us in

Bob
I hope every thing works out for you and the Mrs
chris

"Does anyone have a microphone and loudspeaker?"

Check that one off, borrowing a good one , son works for Bose

most likely I'm in, just need to switch shifts at work.

Probably not in cause of work, but would like to donate some pluggage and stuff if someone local to riverside area wants to meet up and grab it before the date if I can’t make it
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Ill be there. Let me know if theres something I can do to help Bruce.

Probably won't be able to make it. I'm planning on spending the whole month in either FL or UT, be back around Saint Patty's day.

Probably not in cause of work, but would like to donate some pluggage and stuff if someone local to riverside area wants to meet up and grab it before the date if I can’t make it
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I can probably grab it Chris. Ill let you know as we get closer.

Probably won't be able to make it. I'm planning on spending the whole month in either FL or UT, be back around Saint Patty's day.

if your going to utah to ski you'd better pray they get some snow. My aunt lives out there and they are dying for some snow.

Wow! Still doing these?...

if your going to utah to ski you'd better pray they get some snow. My aunt lives out there and they are dying for some snow.

I know, My son and grandkids live out there. Bad season so far. Last year we had 97 inches in one week in mid December, this year they haven't had that much all season! But we did have a white Christmas out there.

OK everyone, we have the hall for Feb. 24th 9AM to 4PM , bartender from 12-4.

this gives me and hour before to setup for plugfest I should get there by 8 and if others can stay after to help clean up it will be appreciated.

The main hall and bar are upstairs and the kitchen and more tables to eat are downstairs.

The clubhouse if to the left as you drive in to the parking lot, it is the smaller building up on the same level as the main lot, not the large archery building.

I am not sure how much we will need to take in for the door entrance yet. We will have more details about other stuff later.

Thanks

. I'm planning on spending the whole month in either UT, be back around Saint Patty's day.

I'm jealous.
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I'm in!! I'll donate a full day light tackle tuna charter for the raffle table.
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I'm in!! I'll donate a full day light tackle tuna charter for the raffle table.
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Wo!
Nice one Cohen, we may need a bigger hall! :-)

Awesome - thank you!

I’m in and I’ll see if I can bring along a few from CSA.

I'm in. Good idea on combining the two events. I can be there early to set up.
I'll also bring my work sharp (as requested by Nightfighter). Anyone is welcome to check it out.

Bradley and I will do our best to be there.

I'm in!! I'll donate a full day light tackle tuna charter for the raffle table.
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:claps: AWESOME! thanks

unless something changes drastically..Nancy and I will be there...I'm trying to talk her into making her Mexican lasagna...

I'm out this year myself guys, booked solid for photos this year.

I'm out this year myself guys, booked solid for photos this year.
Is your dad gonna make it?
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Bradley and I will do our best to be there.

Do better.... ;-)

Is your dad gonna make it?
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I will ask him - not sure as of yet. Will letcha know.

I might be able to attend need to check work schedule

Sticky this?

Unstick 2017?

Hey guys, looks like the whole Melody clan is out for this year. First time we'll miss it since it started.

Sorry!

:( you guys will be missed Katie. Give our best to the family.

I'll be there !

Any more suggestions for entertainment?

3-1/2 weeks away

Fishing entertainment? Speaker wise? Or Entertainment entertainment?

Hey guys, looks like the whole Melody clan is out for this year. First time we'll miss it since it started.

Sorry!

Sorry we will miss you and Happy Belated Birthday Katie!

ya both

Is there a PA that we can use? John, you still have a projector? I bet we could come up with some kind of something.
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I might be able to attend need to check work schedule

I hope you’re there...
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Any more suggestions for entertainment?

3-1/2 weeks away

Bruce if you need someone/something I could put something together? Something fun? Let me know. Introduction to kayak fishing.....plug demo/discussion? Something?

Thanks
I will be in touch
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If there was something I had up in the past that was of interest... I can bring it..

I will be there and happy to donate a plugging trip along the Elizabeths; I know that boat fish don't count, but what are you going to do? By the way, no eels allowed - but skins are OK draped on some of your favorite plugs!
Dave

Be great to see you there Dave!:)

If there was something I had up in the past that was of interest... I can bring it..

One of your step by step displays if you still have one would be great. thx

I will be there and happy to donate a plugging trip along the Elizabeths; I know that boat fish don't count, but what are you going to do? By the way, no eels allowed - but skins are OK draped on some of your favorite plugs!
Dave

Thank you very much, that is generous of you Dave. :btu:

i will be there to help my dad and i could work the raffle if that sounds good

I’m going to offer a trip (either a June trip Freon Truro or late summer trip out of Rockport) for the big raffle. Jack picked out six plugs for the small raffle, too. Are we going to do the $1/$5 raffle, like we usually roll?
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Does anyone have a mini lathe they can bring? let me know,
thanks

ALL SET
Diggin Jiggin will bring one

Many of you knew who Old John was and will have a chance to speak to his wife Martha as she will be attending the plugfest this year.

she plans to bring some plugs and looks forward to meeting others.

here is a picture of a poster she made up

One of your step by step displays if you still have one would be great. thx

I have the wiring of a jointed plug display still intact... I also have the "methods" of hanging hooks on plugs display... I'll dig around tonight and see what else I have.. I'll bring some of the jigs and things I've made...

I hope you’re there...
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Unfortunately there was a modification to the Saturday schedule at work and now I am working Saturday

Belly swivel missing, anyone do repair work? New wire?
Have stuffies to trade! :-)

Belly swivel missing, anyone do repair work? New wire?
Have stuffies to trade! :-)

What type/size plug?
Bring it, its a simple fix.

Belly swivel missing, anyone do repair work? New wire?
Have stuffies to trade! :-)

I'll have some stuff

What type/size plug?
Bring it, its a simple fix.

Thanks GEORGE

I will be there and happy to donate a plugging trip along the Elizabeths; I know that boat fish don't count, but what are you going to do? By the way, no eels allowed - but skins are OK draped on some of your favorite plugs!
Dave

Dave my son won this plugging trip, please call me so we can work out the details.
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