Official - Who and WTH to Bring, 3rd Annual S-B.com Too Friekin Cold to Fish Nite

[JohnR]

Here is the whooze coming and what to bring thread for the THIRD Annual “Striped-Bass.com Too Friekin’ Cold to Fish Nite” slated for Saturday Night February 26th. For those that don't know, the Too Friekin Cold to Fish Nite is an awesome party / fundraiser that keeps the site open and free. We did it last year and it was a true blast by all that participated. It also kept the site up and running with no annoying popup ads and . Door tickets and Raffle table proceeds from that on night go a LONG way to run the site for most of a year (thanks again for that ). It's also a great way to reduce the cabin fever that has a death grip on many that will come late winter.

What we do: we have a hall in Fairhaven, Ma already reserved (Thanks Jim for reserving the date, I got the deposit in!) that is across the street from a Holiday Inn (highly recommended - not for crature comforts but for a short stumble to serenades of Peanut Butter Toes by R.M. - you had to be there I guess). We have edged around 100 people each year and can probably sneak another 20 or so (still below the capacity for the hall which I think is 177 or something when dining). And of course, do to Massachucettes General Law something or other, smoking will take place outside.

What we do is try to get people to bring a dinner dish, desert, an appetizer, or condiments / paper & plastic (forks & knives). Scuttlebutt right now has the workings of a possible food contest too.

We set up a buffet style and let people, well, buffet...

For rooms at the Holiday Inn - I will contact them this week and see if there is a again a package discount rate for rooms.

The Bar is adjacent to the hall so drinks are available if anyone wants to imbibe.

Entertainment is being worked on as we speak and I hope to have details on this soon. I am also open to (honest) suggestions for the entertainment.

We will have a raffle table - hopefully as good or better than last year (and that was awesome!)

I open this to the floor - should tickets will be like the last two years, $10 single or per legit couple (significant others, not fishin' buddies ) ?

I also want to come up with an annual prize / award of some sort for a worty site MEMBER - it can be goofy, funny, or serious - I am open to suggestions - do not mention any names (victims) at this time. Once we decide what kind of award, we will have a SILENT poll.

So whose going and what will you bring? Suggestions? Comments?

1) Me & the Bride a/k/a TheBetterHalf - will bring Cuttyhunk Terryaki Shepards Pie & Chicken Pot Pie

[BigPete]

John, What's the date?

[JohnR]

Originally posted by BigPete
John, What's the date?

DOHHH! February 26th - Saturday Night

[fishaholic18]

I'm in!
I'll have my wife make something and I'll bring some bottled water. I also built a rod for the raffle.

[mikecc]

Barb and I will bring Meatballs.

[Nebe]

I will try to come and if I do i will bring 'holdover surprise"

[ThrowingTimber]

I'm in
I ditched my bitter half so I'll pick something up

[BigFish]

I am there...gotta see the Bombas! I will bring chicken wings!

[Rappin Mikey]

I'm in! I'll let my brother plan the food. That is his expertise ya know. This year I'm going right to bed after last call! Yeah, right!

[Goose]

chillie

[missing link]

We'll be there ( 2 ) dont no what for food yet will figure out closer to the date

[Saltheart]

Smokey , David and I will be there. Like last year we will make an awesome 100 person garden salad. Dressing included!

Like last year I will also donate a rod for the raffle table and the rod for the biggest canal fish of 2004.


This is , no doubt , the highlite of the off season. All the fishing shows are nice and I hope to make them all but the TFCTFN is the best gathering of the best fisherman you will see in you lifetime. I go to see my friends. Some come to meet new friends. Some come cause they are drunken sots and they will feel comfortable in a room with more like themselves!!!!!


Whatever your own reasons , you want to be there Saturday , Feb 26 .

I'll swear its a good thing we always go in a truck cause all the raffle stuff you win would just filll up a normal car!!

I promise that anyone who asks me even the most complicated questions about fishing the canal will will walk away smilin
and scratching their heads wondering WTF is he talking about !!??!!


Not to oversell the event but this is the best time you'll have at a fishing related event all winter long.

[Clammer]

Right now its a go //but I have to see what happens in the near future at home its a great time /I,ll be staying across the street ///trying to control ChrisL & at the same time keep Milo,s wife HAPPY///

no matter how things turn out /I,ll have a donation for the raffel ///

I could care less about entainment ///IMO it takes away time from the B/S

[tlapinski]

i'll be there! i think the usual $10 per legitimate couple as we have done in the past is the way to go.

i'll work on organizing another after party.

Mikey, i'll bring you a big jar of peanut butter...

[Slingah]

I'll bring some sort of Jambalaya....lookin forward to it!!

[kippy]

I'm in..I can bring some buffalo wings. The better half will be attending as well.

[tlapinski]

Kippy, i'll be sure bring the plug i owe you from the auction. i haven't forgotten!

[striperjerk1]

Im in, ill bring my usual spicy hot pork.

[Notaro]

I will buy a tray of chinese spareribs.

[iluvspots]

WOHOOO!!!!

I'll be there, with my green crab chowder.

[Gloucester2]

I'm a TFCTF virgin . . . I'll be there if you promise to be gentle


I'll bring something yummy . . . I'll wait til we get closer to decide so I can fill in any areas that are "light"

[reelecstasy]

Originally posted by Notaro
I will buy a tray of chinese spareribs.

Notaro, are ya gonna bring Hot Sauce ? if so, you might wanna bring your OWN soda...
j/k

[DZ]

John,
I offerd to do a presentation for you on that night. I think I'm free that night - Still interested? Snowstorm Blitz?
DZ

[t.orlando]

I'm in, with chicken wings cooked in wine.

[Slipknot]

Originally posted by DZ
John,
I offerd to do a presentation for you on that night. I think I'm free that night - Still interested? Snowstorm Blitz?
DZ

John, say yes


I'll bring Mrs. Mays' brownies and maybe a dish of something.

[redlite]

I gonna come.
Bringin 5/0's chicken wraps.

[Krispy]

Ill be there, bringing the afterhours beer

[Strider]

Count me in, bringing beef tip stew.

John, is there a spot available to plug in a crock pot?

[Notaro]

Originally posted by reelecstasy
Notaro, are ya gonna bring Hot Sauce ? if so, you might wanna bring your OWN soda...
j/k

Chili sauce, yes. But I don't eat them. You guys are... haha, I will bring my own drink. I hope that someone is going to bring hot buffallo wings...yum yum

[kippy]

Originally posted by tlapinski
Kippy, i'll be sure bring the plug i owe you from the auction. i haven't forgotten!

Thanks Toby..I did forget about it!