Im on the fence ! I have to see my schedule for Feb at work and talk to the woman and find an all night sitter . This may be tough , all though I could go solo .
Im interested very much and would probably do a desert and/or brownies .

The 8th was better for me and I'm 100% sure I can do the 15th, I'll let ya know.

Put me in for a ticket - not sure if me + the Mrs. can go yet, but i'll certainly donate for the cause !! :D

I will bring some Buffalo wings. I will get the medium as the hot is well :af: :laughs:

this is a good thing your all doin. ill be there with the wife. john i have a bunch of stuff for you to raffle off. ill pm you latter.

Beetle:

Need some company on the ride?

Thanks Mike :btu: look forward to seeing you and your wife! But you can't bring Chubs OK :D

What time do you figure the gig will start? Looks like over a 2 hr drive form my area in CT. I'd like to make it out and meet some of ya' though.

Thanks!

Count me in. I want to meet all you crazies so I will know who the hell to stay away from. I will bring the boss as well. :D

Time for an Update...
 

I just spoke with RickBomba, and he has decided to help us out tremendously!...

He is going to offer his culinary expertise for the kitchen at the Club!:btu:

Rick has requested that I mention to those bringing items, to post up the dishes you plan on bringing, and he also asked me to mention that we will also need plastics for the event - spoons, forks, cups, etc...

So far, many of you have been very responsive toward requests for help & contributions, and I want to thank ALL of the many amazing individuals who have stepped forward!

You know who you are!;)

Our goal is to raise as much as possible for support of this amazing site, and I would like to ask that all of you who cannot attend the event for the 15th who frequent this site to purchase a ticket anyway, to support the work that goes into bringing all of us together.

Just think about how much you have been blessed by the many experienced fishermen (and women...) for their available wisdom & patience on this site...

How many of you, (like myself) have become consumed by passion for all aspects of this sport?...because of this site!

So many of us have been drawn to this sport beyond the "recreational infatuation" of Striped Bass Fishing!...

For many, the raw passion for Striped Bass Fishing has become a part of who we are!...

Think about the craftsmen who have willingly offered their services FOR FREE to those who want to learn the art of Rod Building, Plug Building, Equipment Maintenance and the many other facets involved with this grand sport...

Simply because they love it so much, and want to share the experience of their exhilaration with you!

Think about the fact that every person who frequents this site over time becomes a more informed & sophisticated fisherman!

Think about the fact that so many of those who frequent this site truly care about the future of this Sport!!!

Have you not gained a tremendous amount of respect for the future population of Striped Bass?

Have you not gained a tremendous amount of respect for taking care of the dwindling areas where we fish because of those who take all of these things for granted?...

It really does not matter where you come from, or whether or not you live in this area!

If these very things hold any significance to you whatsoever, PLEASE support the event for the 15th.

As so many of you out there can testify that it's not just the availability of this site that makes it so great.

It's the quality of individuals like yourself who make this such a tremendous success!...


Now, we need an update for those who are willing to purchase a ticket & bring a dish... or tableware.

If you have not yet made a commitment to support this site yet, Would you make the commitment of purchasing a ticket now?...

Even if you do not plan on attending the gathering, your ticket will go toward supporting Striped-Bass.com, and will qualify you for the door prizes being offered on the 15th...

Either way... you win!

So, who else is on board?...

I'm editing this post as I got my info in a PM.
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Start time is 7:00 pm for those that don't know. Ticket cost is $10.00.

I will be going stag this time so please put me down for one and
I'll bring along some plastic utensils. (Forks, Knives & Spoons.)

:cheers:
Rob

I can bring some plates, and dessert. I'll also bring cash and possibly more stuff to auction off.

FANTASTIC!...

Thanks Slip!...

By the way,...

Do you know of any good "how to" resources for plug building?...

I'm determined to get proficient on the basics for plugs by the end of winter!

Re: Feb 15
 

This is the up to date list:


:D

I'm almost positive that I'll be going...I also think that I'll have four to join me...
I've got to think about what to bring as far as food goes; I'd like to do something special, as you guys have been great to me.
I don't know; I make a killer grilled meatloaf...but nobody likes meatloaf. Maybe some kind of chicken breast thing (I used to do this crab stuffed chicken that everybody loved!?)
I'm also on a grilled pork tenderloin kick that people seem to like?
Crab cakes... come on guys, give me some input.
Later,
Rick

I'm in. I'll bring some chicken wings.

I'm in for a ticket at least
If I can make it, I'll bring some Apple Pies

I,m in i,ll ask the wife to make a large lasagna

Another instant Bloocrab classic :kewl: :

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Thanks for the good words Don! Glad you're making good use of this site!

Will be coming also:happy:

John,

Melissa and I would like to atend the Skin-Dig on the 15th. Please reserve two tickets for us.

Re: Re: Feb 15
 

up to date list:

DRUMCORPFAN-2
MRMACEY-2
STRIPERJERK-2
TATTOO-2
THESPECIALIST-2 buffalo wings
GOT STRIPERS-2
CLAMDIGGER-2
GBOUTDOORS-2 scollops and shrimp/boat rods for raffle
T.LAPINSKI-2?
DON BLIZARD-2
FISH EYE-2 show!!
JOHN R-2 shepards pie
FISHMITH-2?
JENN-2?
SALTHEART-2
SLIPKNOT-2 plates and a dessert
GOOSE-2
REDCRBBR-2
BUD8FAN-1?
BLOOCRAB-1-2?
VAN-1 dessert
MILO-2
BEETLE-1
CHUBSDAD-2 raffle item?
MTNBRZ-2 dessert/plastic utensills
DUKE-2
BAZZA-1 wings
RICKBOMBA-5? food prep
MATOONOC-1 pies?
DENIS-1 lasagna
JHABS-2 meatballs/ plugs for raffle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BASICPATRICK-2?

Thats FIFTY NINE if all come thats great! Now how about the rest of you guys and gals come on this is to help John to keep this the BEST web site going for all of us to use. If you have not been able to make any of the other get togethers you owe it to yourself to make this one. This is the best group of fishers on line and you will not be sorry you came. Also those that would like to bring a dish or two please start to think about what you would like to bring and let us know so we can add it to the list. Thanks GB

i will be there!!
 

rick i want to bring steak tips should i cook them or do you want them for down there i can marinate them and you could cook as you need them the last time i did this for super bowl party they dried out after cooking i figure 25 -30 lbs should be enough others could add side dishes to compliment this potato salad, macaroni salad,steak fries, fresh garden salad, ect!!!!!! i can bring this down early in the day so let me know how you want to do it!!:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:

HA! Love that ticket!

Good work Bloo!
:happy:

Will make meat balls, wife may go also....................

I wish I could make it. Sounds like some shin dig! That weekend is President's day weekend, and we always have a family party, get together in the Adirondacks that weekend. :(
Oh well......

Great ob Bloo!
 

Love them Tickets Bloo!...

Anyone else comin`on board for the 15th?...

So far, EVERYONE we have spoken with has been AMAZING in their generosity & full pledged support for this site!


I'm sure that I speak for JohnR, GBOUTDOORS, TATTOO, and many others when I say...

THANK YOU!!!...

:btu: :btu: "Two Thumbs Up!!!...

Will make a nice LIL BOX of PLUGS to raffle............

mrmacey,
Let me get a count first...30# tips will give you like 4 oz for 150 people...Buffet style like this, it's hard to judge...
I'd love to cook them down there, but I need to talk to the Don tomorrow to see what the kitchen has in the way of euipment. I have to go down to Bucko's next week, maybe me and Don can hook up and I can take stock of what's down there.
Later,
Rick

i offered to smoke a turkey, Greg.