A friend of ours could really use your help!
 

Some of you may have already heard, but long-time member Skitterpop has been ill for quite some time now, and as a result has fallen on some hard times. Mike has been battling Diabetes for a few years and it has left him unable to work and support himself and his wife Karin. If anyone of you knows someone with Diabetes, then you know how debilitating it can be. I don't know Mike outside of the site, but I do know he has been very helpful and generous on many occasions to many people, including myself. When others are in need he is always one of the first to donate, even when he could use the extra cash.

So with that said, I would like to get an auction up and running to help Mike cover some of his medical costs. If anyone would like to donate plugs or send a check to Mike I know he would be greatly appreciative. If we could get some of the builders to throw in some goodies that would be fantastic! You can PM me for my address to send the plugs to. I will take pics when I receive them then post them on here in separate auction threads. I can also give you Mike's address if you would just prefer to send him a check directly. If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me or ask in this thread.

I know Mike is embarrassed about his situation and would never ask for help, but he is one of the good guys and I think we should help him the best we can. Thanks for your support!

forgot to add: got the Bossman's approval on this :hihi:

Rob Bartolini

could someone make this a sticky please? thanks...

I,ll have some cash soon >.I hope .. if you raffle I,ll go there otherwise I,ll BIT to send a check ><>><><

thanks Mike!

Count BigFish in Rob...ship something out next week! Skitter should not be embarrassed!:btu: I wish him the best and any way I can help let me know.....plugs on the way!

Thanks Larry!
 

And thanks to those who've shown support through PMs. there should be some nice stuff coming in!

Here are my contributions: first is a used, but in good condition, 704 greenie with extra spool. second is a slightly used Hab's squid popper. I'm sure one of you plug mongers could use it :hihi:

Thanks Bart, you're a good guy and so is Skitter

thanks Slip! you see the celts hit the big 6-0 mark? :uhuh:

If you're planning on having a raffle or something to raise money I'd be more than happy to offer a set of Custom Tied Fluke Teasers & a 4 Pack of Custom Tied Fluke Rigs as a prize to help out.

Ed

Pm sent

Oh ya, watched the whole game :happy:

WOW!
 

the response to this thread has been amazing, I'm having a hard time keeping up with the PMs! really goes to show what great people we have on here, and what a great guy Mike is.

I'm going to relax and watch PTI before class, but i'll be back on around 930 or so to reply to any messages. also feel free to post donations on this thread.

Please keep the donations coming. We can really do something great here!

thanks again,
Rob

PM sent Bart.

I'm going to hunt around and figure out something really good. At least equivalent of a new reel or rod, may be in the form of some pluggage

Maybe we can also have some fun and make someone moderator for a day in a goofy (non destructive) sort of way :bl::lasso:

Here ya go Rob, glad to help.
 

Dozen rigged and ready to go 9 inch black sluggos. Perfect for the upcoming herring runs. Ill pay for shipping. Let me know Rob.

I'll scrounge something up when I get back from Florida...

-spence

more for ya Rob.
 

4 needles, made by Mike of Mikes Custom Plugs, these are some of his earlier needles. Have done very well on these models, in the summer and early fall.

NICE WORK, Rob...............

As Skitts is truly ONE of the goood guys.
i've been wonderin' where he's been and am
sorry to hear about his recent debilitation.

this site has not been the same without his
witty repartee and his hilarious contributions.
sure hope his situation improves, with a QUICKNESS!

thanks for keeping us informed and yer efforts to
organize sum dough for such a generous gentleman!!

MISS YOU, Mike, get well lad!

You guys are the best! i'll get back to you as soon as I get home from class. Thanks again!

count me in bart per pm!

http://surfcasting-rhodeisland.com/m...1/K-1100sm.jpg
One New Pair Of K1100 Korkers Plus free shipping - pay Bart not me.

Joe!
 

I knew I could count on you! Way to step it up my man! thats an awesome donation from SRI. :claps:

Keep em coming guys and gals. Anything and everything, no matter how big or small, will really help out a lot!

Thanks again!

Thank you very much Bart, JohnR, and all the members here at S-B.com.

My wife Karin and I are so very thankful and deeply appreciative.

Best to you,
Mike

NIP 3oz RM for the cause. Good job Bart. Best of luck Mike.

Tony, you're the man brother :kewl:

Haven't had the pleasure of meeting Skitterpop, but enjoy reading his posts......I'll donate a couple of pencil poppers...someone please PM me and let me know where to send them

Bart I have a couple plugs to donate. Where are we sending them?

Great work kid!:cheers2:

Thanks guys! PMs sent.

If anyone picks something up over the weekend that they feel like donating please let me know! I'll start up the auction some time next week as many of the builders indicated that's when they would be shipping stuff. Thanks again guys!

Rob

Bart I'll put something together for mike.
give me a call.