Feb 15th night out with S-B . COM
 

Don has the Tiverton rod and gun club all set for Feb 15th and he will supply the music. We will be able to use the kitchen to cook and warm up food. I know we have a few members like M+D that want to give items to raffle off and I will work on that end of it. All money that is collected will go to S-B .Com to help keep us all connected. Don had talked about a $10 ticket to get in and I think this is a good price. Don and I will pay for the club and the use of the kitchen so all ticket sales will also go straight to S-B. Now I need to know how many we can count on to come, as this will not cost the board anything we could stand to raise a good sum for the site. Someone had asked about wifes or girl freinds and I think thats fine and also think the $10 ticket would cover for both you and your guest. Now lets hear who will come and also what food you can bring???

I would not be able to attend, but I would like to donate some of my plugs for the raffle.

PM me the ship to address.

Bernzy

GB & Don, again thanks for doing this! And thanks for beating me to the punch on getting the notice up. Don - how many people can this comfortably hold?

Pretty much like GB said, the proceeds of this night out will go to keep the site running and doesn't support anything beyond the monthly server fees and the software to run the board. This is one of the few sites that does not Sell anything to stay online and for the past few years I've been putting coin out of my own pocket - in addition to what we get from our few sponsorships - to keep this board free and pretty honest & open. All of which I think is our greatest asset of an online community, second only to the contributions of knowledge, comaraderie, and community of our members.

I never really expect to get compensated for the time I put into Striped-Bass.com. That time can often exceed 20-30 hours per month. I do it because I want to do it and I've gotten so much from it but I do need to offset the monetary costs involved. This function where can all meet and prove to out BetterHalf that the Internet is not just a bunch of crazies :p , goes a long way to helping the site out.

I think we can also have a door prize & small raffle for those that attend. Got Stripers donated a lot of his Ledgerunner baits and Fisherwoman and Baitcaster donated an assortment of there hand tied teaser rigs that we can use for this too (Thanks Guys & Gal :kewl: ).

The only major confilct on the 8th is the MSBA banquet is that night up in Braintree so that may keep a few members from attending but this looks to be a great event.

I also want to add that I'm very impressed by the way people have been stepping out recently to help support the site. It is a major help, greatly appreciated, and will not be forgotten!

Again BIG THANKS to everyone!

PS - I asked my wife last night and she agreed to make her famous Cuttyhunk Terriaki Shepards Pie :drool:

Feb 8th, I'll be at a writers conference and doing the Worcester Show that weekend...sorry, but I can't do it on that day or weekend. 2-14 or 2-15 is good for me however. As I said before, I'll be happy to put on a special little video show for the folks that support SB.

Mike

my wife and i will go, i can bring chili.:D

i will be there
 

me and the mrs will be attending i will supply steak tips need to know a count to figure it out how much you need i dont have anything to donate so ill help feed the crowd good!! mrs will be 8 months hope we dont have a little guest that nite lol!!

I hope I can make it, my wife is convinced SB is a cult.
If I can make it, I'll try to dig up some fresh quohogs or steamers.

How many people can the gun club hold?

It might be better to shift the date to the next weekend, Laptew draws a heck of a crowd, and it's a guarantee sell out.

Just a thought.

Count me in for myself and maybe one guest, depends on if guys are bringing their wifes/girlfriens or if this looks to be a guys night out sort of deal. John you still got that big box of plastic? This might be a good night to raffle that off, if not let me know and I will get you some stuff for a raffle. Sounds like a fun night to me, can someone put up some directions to the hall, thanks.

I havent checked the calender but I am pretty sure I will be able to go...and maybe even drag hubby! if so...can you say homemade chowdah??? mmmmmmm...

It looks like a good date for me. I'll have to ask HER to be sure. I don't know if Smokey will be in cause he and his brothers work the free youth archery exhibit for the Century Sportsman's Club at the Worcester show. Maybe he can get Sunday duty there which will free him up for Sat with us. I'll find out.

I'd like to go too. If we can get a sitter, I'll bring Melissa also.

Sounds killer and I'll bring a dish or two. Lets see.....rent tux, reserve limo, get a hotel, talk with photographer ect. ect. :heybaby:

spoke to the boss, she would like to attend. hope she lets me go too :D ;)

think i will smoke a turkey for this occasion

Red, how do you keep them lit:smokin:

Not 100% sure but really want to make it!
As far as the wife goes? I will have to check with her to see if we can get someone to watch the kids.
If I do attend I can make bring a chicken/rice dish that I make(Hope ya like things spicy!!!) and or I could have the wife make her famous pasta salad?
Will check and if its a go I will also need an idea of how many to feed!!

QUOTE]Lets see.....rent tux, reserve limo, get a hotel, talk with photographer ect. ect. [/QUOTE]



oooh maybe I will wear a dress....(when hell freezes over!!!);) ;)


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If that is the same night as the MSBA banquet, I will be going to the MSBA. I already bought tickets for it.

Unfortunately, I think we have the 8th booked because no other dates were available... Don, the following weekend is booked, right?

We have a possibility of the following weekend, Feb 15th at the same local. We are waiting for some confirmation :D

Thanks,

John

Directions


Hope this helps~

Thanks Bloo...

OK - We are a GO for February 15TH!!!! This opens it up as there is no major schedule conflicts (like the MSBA Banquet)!

We are going to print out the Tickets - so we'll need a list of people & Significant Others attending!

Thanks,

John

EXCELLENT !!!!

Looking forward to it.....

John , you should change the thread title to feb 15th. I tried but it only changed in the body of the thread. I can't figure out how to change the thread title.

Too close to Feb. 14.

My wife will have my nads in a sling if I even THINK of attending something fishing related so close to Valentine's day. :smash:

-WW

Feb 15
 

Ok its looking good so far we have some good items to raffle off and more to come. I will post a list soon so that we can start to sell tickets here on the board for all those that will not be able to go. So far we have:
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 ?
JOHN R-2 shepards pie
FISHMITH-2 ?
JEN-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-1 plastic utensills
DUKE-2
Thats forty eight 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 your self 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. I know I will be bringing a scollop dish and some shrimp cocktail. Also I have two new boat rods that will go up for Raffle.

Thanks GB & Don... :btu:

All I can add is that the "Ticket" crafted by Mr Blue from Reservoir Crabs is Excellent and we'll have those up soon.

My wife agrees to Terriaki Shepards Pie :D and probably some pound cake for desert....

Weewee, bring her along, get a room and tell her you want to provide for her a balmy breakfast in Newport :laughs:

oh yes wee wee!!!!
 

bring the wife and make a time of it new port and surrounding area is beautiful you have to stand up beavertail at hightide watching the waves crash on the rocks awsome sight!!!!! and oh the mansions!!!

John and GB:

I have noted the date in INK on my calender.

I will not be bringing my other half, (don't ask).

I will dig out something to add for the raffle and
I'll probably bring something gooey for dessert.

Hows that?


V

I'll be there ,probably with the better half also.

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?...