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04-03-2008, 12:00 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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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 
Rob Bartolini
Last edited by bart; 04-03-2008 at 03:51 PM..
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04-03-2008, 12:02 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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could someone make this a sticky please? thanks...
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04-03-2008, 01:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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I,ll have some cash soon >.I hope .. if you raffle I,ll go there otherwise I,ll BIT to send a check ><>><><
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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04-03-2008, 01:50 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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thanks Mike!
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04-03-2008, 02:11 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Count BigFish in Rob...ship something out next week! Skitter should not be embarrassed!  I wish him the best and any way I can help let me know.....plugs on the way! |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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04-03-2008, 02:39 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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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 |
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04-03-2008, 03:12 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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Thanks Bart, you're a good guy and so is Skitter
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04-03-2008, 03:15 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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thanks Slip! you see the celts hit the big 6-0 mark?  |
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04-03-2008, 03:19 PM
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Where Am I?
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: East Coast
Posts: 151
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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
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04-03-2008, 03:20 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Pm sent
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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04-03-2008, 03:22 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bart
thanks Slip! you see the celts hit the big 6-0 mark? |
Oh ya, watched the whole game  |
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04-03-2008, 04:26 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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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
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04-03-2008, 04:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Landlocked in my own prison
Posts: 1,031
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PM sent Bart.
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"Love is like a snowmobile racing across the tundra then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come."
Matt Groening, Life In Hell
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04-03-2008, 04:31 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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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   |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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04-03-2008, 04:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: outer space
Posts: 564
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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.
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04-03-2008, 04:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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I'll scrounge something up when I get back from Florida...
-spence
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04-03-2008, 04:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: outer space
Posts: 564
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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.
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04-03-2008, 05:06 PM
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Trophy Hunter Apprentice
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: THE Other Cape
Posts: 2,508
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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!
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"The first condition of happiness is that the connection
between man and nature shall not be broken."~~ Leo Tolstoy
Tight Lines, and
Happy Hunting to ALL!
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04-03-2008, 05:07 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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You guys are the best! i'll get back to you as soon as I get home from class. Thanks again!
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04-03-2008, 05:35 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,642
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count me in bart per pm!
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04-03-2008, 07:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 3,650
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One New Pair Of K1100 Korkers Plus free shipping - pay Bart not me. |
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04-03-2008, 07:48 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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Joe!
I knew I could count on you! Way to step it up my man! thats an awesome donation from SRI. 
Keep em coming guys and gals. Anything and everything, no matter how big or small, will really help out a lot!
Thanks again! |
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04-03-2008, 08:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern NH
Posts: 3,781
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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
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Good health and family
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04-03-2008, 09:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onset
Posts: 1,228
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NIP 3oz RM for the cause. Good job Bart. Best of luck Mike.
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04-03-2008, 09:34 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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Tony, you're the man brother  |
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04-03-2008, 09:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Marblehead, MA
Posts: 865
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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
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04-04-2008, 07:19 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
Posts: 2,605
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Bart I have a couple plugs to donate. Where are we sending them?
Great work kid!  |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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04-04-2008, 07:29 AM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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Thanks guys! PMs sent.
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04-04-2008, 08:21 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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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
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04-05-2008, 07:13 AM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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Bart I'll put something together for mike.
give me a call.
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Make America Great Again.
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