msba show

[Slipknot]

ok girls, go to your corners and face the walls timeout chairs
fish will be here soon and misunderstandings or whatever will all be behind us.


back to the show
THANKS all who helped out MSBA by coming to the show and thanks to all who bought raffle tickets I failed to sell some to stifftip before I left but maybe he dipped into that tight wallet of his before I left
Saw some more S-B'ers this AM, got a TT needle and Danny got a nice PNG roman type swimmer, you made his day. You should have heard the conversation between my 2 kids today when we got home, each one comparing what they got at the show-Dan would brag about lots of rubber baits and stuff he got and all the free stuff, then Jenna came back with " well you didn't get a signed Habs' needle" then Dan would say well he wasn't there and back and forth, it was hilarius.Brother and sisterly love

I did not get the call on the Arra rod or the msba raffle so I guess I didn't win, oh well, congrats whoever did.

[samurai fisherm]

Worked both days in the Rhode Island Popper booth. Met a lot of people from S-B, which was really great. I think all the guys from MSBA should be commended for the show. It was well run and getting in at the beginning of the show and getting out at the end ran very smoothly. I'm sure any of the problems that happened this year will be ironed out for next years show.

[tattoobob]

I stuffed the box when I was working the raffle table yesterday and didn't get a call either, maybe tomorrow? I couldn't put the Van Staal down oh except when I dropped it. Lol great show guys loved it.

[Diamond Tackle]

Glad the show was sucessful and truly sorry we missed it. Just in case, and responding to what Im reading above our decision was not in any way a boycott ,it was just physically impossible to do both shows. Norb just got back from a long trip & I am buzy moving into a new house. Next year(if invited back hopefully) we will be there for sure, wherever and whenever it is held.
Fine bunch of people run this and I feel guilty as all hell that I disappointed them , but I just could not do it this year.

[Van]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

I stuffed the box when I was working the raffle table yesterday and didn't get a call either, maybe tomorrow? I couldn't put the Van Staal down oh except when I dropped it. Lol great show guys loved it.

Sorry Bob, I took all your tickets out and put them in the CIRCULAR bin, ya know the one with the black liner over near the window !!!!!

I do have all the names of the winners, none seemed to be SB members as I spoke to all but one of them. The guy that won the GRAND prize was actually present at the drawing. ONE VERY HAPPY GUY. He even had his SUV to take that baby home.

I can barely talk today after two days of hootin and hollerin to sell tickets. But it was a great success. Thanks to all that bought a chance. Sorry if you did'nt win....

Also, Thanks to all my volunteers that helped out at the raffle table, gave me some chances to sneak over to the Harpoon booth to wet me whistle.

BTW, about 90-95% of the people I spoke with had only great things to say about the show. It was a HUGE task,, done in a short period of time. I'll bet Patrick is still sleeping !!!!!! KUDOS TO ALL !!!!

[Bliz]

Cudos to Patrick , Chris, and all of the MSBA Staff.

You guys are top knotch, and your hospitality and assistance are second to none.

I look forward to supporting the MSBA in all of their future endeavors.

It was great to see many SB'ers at the show.

Thanks to all of those who stopped by offering words of encouragement and support for our newest venture.

There is a great group of fishermen on this site.

I also want to thank both Bill & Jules for the great time Rosana & I had speaking with you.

We are both looking forward to getting together with you to wet a line this season.

All in all, the MSBA has consistently shown their class & hospitality as a fantastic organization.

Thank you ALL!

Sincerely,

Bliz

[Rockport24]

I just wanna say thanks to all you guys that helped put the show on, what an incredible time. That was my first one and I was in striper heaven, let me tell you. It was great to meet JohnR, Nightfighter, TattooBob, Habs, the Surf Aslym guys, #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&, and everyone else!

[tattoobob]

Originally Posted by Van

Sorry Bob, I took all your tickets out and put them in the CIRCULAR bin, ya know the one with the black liner over near the window !!!!!

I do have all the names of the winners, none seemed to be SB members as I spoke to all but one of them. The guy that won the GRAND prize was actually present at the drawing. ONE VERY HAPPY GUY. He even had his SUV to take that baby home.

I can barely talk today after two days of hootin and hollerin to sell tickets. But it was a great success. Thanks to all that bought a chance. Sorry if you did'nt win....

Also, Thanks to all my volunteers that helped out at the raffle table, gave me some chances to sneak over to the Harpoon booth to wet me whistle.

BTW, about 90-95% of the people I spoke with had only great things to say about the show. It was a HUGE task,, done in a short period of time. I'll bet Patrick is still sleeping !!!!!! KUDOS TO ALL !!!!

Iwas kidding I bought 5 tickets, it was a pleasere helping and I will mostlikely be helping again. Van you were a buzy guy and hard to find at first. great meeting all you guys and girls

[Van]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

Iwas kidding I bought 5 tickets, it was a pleasere helping and I will mostlikely be helping again. Van you were a buzy guy and hard to find at first. great meeting all you guys and girls

I know, I was kidding too. Nice meeting you and your wife. Is she going to send some of the pictures in? I am the MSBA newsletter editor, and next months I hope to get a bunch of photos in my photo section. My email is on the back of the SPRAY !!!

Again thanks

[tattoobob]

Originally Posted by Van

I know, I was kidding too. Nice meeting you and your wife. Is she going to send some of the pictures in? I am the MSBA newsletter editor, and next months I hope to get a bunch of photos in my photo section. My email is on the back of the SPRAY !!!

Again thanks

I will do, See you at the banquet.

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by samurai fisherm

Worked both days in the Rhode Island Popper booth. Met a lot of people from S-B, which was really great. I think all the guys from MSBA should be commended for the show. It was well run and getting in at the beginning of the show and getting out at the end ran very smoothly. I'm sure any of the problems that happened this year will be ironed out for next years show.

Vendors love easy in and easy outs at shows. I've done a couple dozen shows with the Edge from Kingston, MA to Somerset, NJ and it's almost always a nightmare. Good to hear someone figured out how to get people in and out. Nothing's worse then killing yourself all week for a show and then at the end waiting all evening to get out.

I'm mentally preparing myself now for the loading dock battles that are sure to ensue in Providence later this week... The cranky union "help" at the Convention Center leaves a lot to be desired sometimes and there are way too few loading docks.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

Good to hear someone figured out how to get people in and out. Nothing's worse then killing yourself all week for a show and then at the end waiting all evening to get out.

Never saw such an organized exit as that one ('course I was out in the first third) but it was stupidly smmoooooth...

[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Never saw such an organized exit as that one ('course I was out in the first third) but it was stupidly smmoooooth...

It must of had something to do with the guy who was running the loading dock !!!