NorCal Kayak Anglers
General => Heroes On the Water (HOW) => Topic started by: Danglin on May 09, 2011, 03:56:08 PM
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So, it's been a year,
(Actually, it's been since November 09... but that's the details) :roll: anyway...
Kelsey Bass Ranch!!! :white
This place is Kool, and it's really Great that Jon Kelsey wants to have us back... Hopefully after this event we will still be welcome as I expect this event to be huge...
I'm inviting the Veterans Admin from 3 to 4 different logistics, The Warrior Transition Unit from Sacramento and will be personally inviting wounded vets who have fished with us before...
I'm sure in the end, we will have enough room for all that want to help and we will need a ton of help as we need to basically reinvent the wheel on this one...
we need to bring every kayak / gear and feed probably somewhere over a hundred people...
The really kool thing is Jon is letting us camp overnight on the 3rd, arriving late afternoon... Wow... :smt004
Now here is the thing... I do need to keep a cap on this thing and basically, those who have helped in the past or have expressed interest in helping have priority...
I'm not trying to make this a exclusive thing, but I do need to respect Mr. Kelsey's generosity and not over do it...
so we will just see how this plays out, how many vets were getting and who wants to help...
I really think we have to pitch in a little for grub on this one.... we pretty much have exhausted the local marts for help in this area and the corporate angle has failed miserably and I'm tired of pounding the pavement for donations...
don't have time... so $5 to $10 bucks a person should cover it and I'll hit up National HOW for the rest...
Kayakjack.... what's on the menu and please don't say shrimp!!! and yes you will be on the water...
That's all for now, more to come and post up if your interested and again we'll see how this plays out...
Thanks :smt006
*special note*.... HOW events policy is a no alcohol or drugs allowed....
A simple beer may sound extreme as not being allowed, and the troops may even request it, but you must realize that many of theses Brave Men and Women are going through the time of their lives and some quite possibly are on a med cocktail that if a simple beer is drank, could kill them...
Not to mention that if a Staff Sargent or the Army, VA or HOW should find out we gave out a Beer...
We're done, and they have shut down a chapter already.... SOooooooo
We are not going there and that includes the campout the night before as I hope to have some of the troops camping with us.... :camp
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Don, I am there brother !! you might want to try contacting foster farms in livingston. They said they would be glad to donate chicken for any events in merced county. I got 2 complete yaks with paddles , pfds,poles and of course, the industrial camp kitchen.
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Need to double check with the mrs. but I'd be happy help out again. I have a 2nd yak and plenty of gear.
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i will help out for sure 2 yaks and a sup :smt003
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You know I am in. 2 extra yaks and gear. Camping is a yes. May have a volunteer or two to help on shore also.
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I plan on being there with at least 14 fishing kayaks paddles and pfd's. I'm willing to help any way I can. :smt006
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Don, I am there brother !! you might want to try contacting foster farms in livingston. They said they would be glad to donate chicken for any events in merced county. I got 2 complete yaks with paddles , pfds,poles and of course, the industrial camp kitchen.
Right on Jack!!! Ya your right about the Foster Farms, they said no at Del Valle because of location...
might have to prove it by picking up locally, but I do have the community contact and will check it out...
I plan on being there with at least 14 fishing kayaks paddles and pfd's. I'm willing to help any way I can.
Thanks Paddleboy, I was kinda counting on ya... :smt002
Thanks racinrob, ewb, bmb and stormscrambler
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yup.
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see ya there. can haul another yak or two if anyone has an extra.
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Hi Don,
My younger brother from Texas will be visiting me that weekend. Can I bring him along since I promised to take him yak fishing?
Sonny
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You know where I'll be on the third......
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Don. Glad to see you emphasize the no booze zone is intact for this event. Plenty of other issues to worry about. If you need me, I'll do anything to help out. Let me know.
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Don. Glad to see you emphasize the no booze zone is intact for this event. Plenty of other issues to worry about. If you need me, I'll do anything to help out. Let me know.
Sounds Good Raydon,
Love ta have ya.... more details to come
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shoot...no can do. baby's baptism on the 4th. yet another reason I don't like church...why did I marry a Catholic?
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im there brother!:-)
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I'm in. No beer is rough, but I'll consider it a detox weekend.
Count me in for camping Fri, and I'll bring an extra yak and gear.
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I'm in. No beer is rough, but I'll consider it a detox weekend.
Count me in for camping Fri, and I'll bring an extra yak and gear.
Copy the beer thing and sorry to be a stickler on this, but it's loaded with issues,
Do it for troops!!!
Thanks
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Heck yeah, it's the least I could do. I'm just glad there will be medical types around in case I have siezures.
See you there. Looking forward to giving something back, and passing along The Kayak Stoke.
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Heck yeah, it's the least I could do. I'm just glad there will be medical types around in case I have seizures.
See you there. Looking forward to giving something back, and passing along The Kayak Stoke.
Hey, That's actually what I'm most afraid of happening out there with TBI guys...
You would be perfect Pratice!!!
No joke though, you feel it at all, gives us a heads up... :yak :yak :yak :yak
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Don't know if I can make it. Will have to get it past the war department... but, mom & dad gave me $100 after Del Valle for the next event! They want to give back too. Give me an address and I'll get it to you asap.
Rick
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Don't know if I can make it. Will have to get it past the war department... but, mom & dad gave me $100 after Del Valle for the next event! They want to give back too. Give me an address and I'll get it to you asap.
Rick
Thank your folks Rick and Thank You! Frankfishing
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Don't know if I can make it. Will have to get it past the war department... but, mom & dad gave me $100 after Del Valle for the next event! They want to give back too. Give me an address and I'll get it to you asap.
Rick
That's Huge....
Thank You!!!
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No wonder you're always wiped out Don. Every post you make is after midnight.
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Was over at a grand opening for dick's sporting goods this morning. they were selling cheap Mitchell 6'6 M Spinning combos for $10 each, so i picked up four and enough 8lb line for each. $45 out the door and i'll count it as a tax deduction!
These are going to be donated towards Nor Cal HoW!
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Was over at a grand opening for dick's sporting goods this morning. they were selling cheap Mitchell 6'6 M Spinning combos for $10 each, so i picked up four and enough 8lb line for each. $45 out the door and i'll count it as a tax deduction!
These are going to be donated towards Nor Cal HoW!
Way cool. Good looking out BMB.
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Was over at a grand opening for dick's sporting goods this morning. they were selling cheap Mitchell 6'6 M Spinning combos for $10 each, so i picked up four and enough 8lb line for each. $45 out the door and i'll count it as a tax deduction!
These are going to be donated towards Nor Cal HoW!
That's Awesome!!!
Thanks bmb :salut:
We really need more set ups.....
we have lost a few to " Davy Jones.... " :tongue2:
GS5 early report....
10am @ GS5... no Salmon on the yaks yet, but Pb'ers getting a few...
Conditions Mild..... :smt004
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A little over 2 weeks to get this puppy off the ground....
many people have talked to me about the event, but it's most important for me and Frankfishing to see it in writing here as to what and who your bringing...
I really don't see a problem at this point in closing it off to participants or volunteers, but again it is important that you post up here as we can get a count and figure this out pronto...
I have 40 hot dogs, Raydon is bringing some ribs, and this may be the way we do it...
little this and little that, figure what we have coming and I'll go buy the rest... if ya just want to drop $5 to $10 bucks in the donation box, that would be great too...
I think we are looking at around 50+/- wounded vets...
Kayakjack let me know what your thinking....
Camping is confirmed for the night before arriving late afternoon on the 3rd...
More to come.....
Thanks Again Everyone... I know what it takes for me to do this, and anyone taking time and effort to do this is very much appreciated and when you see what it does for these Brave Men and Women...
There is no cost or effort too great to do what were doing for them....
I know I'm hooked.....
See ya soon...
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Hey Don, I was thinking we should probably have some greens,fruit and starch to balance out the meal. It can also get pretty damn hot down there so ice cold water,tea or soda would be good. Do you know what time they are coming yet? Is he cooking the ribs on the barbecue? How many ribs? How many people altogether? I can set-up my camp kitchen and make breakfast for the crew. What about dessert? I am getting hungry. I will think about things today at work and post up tonight.
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many people have talked to me about the event, but it's most important for me and Frankfishing to see it in writing here as to what and who your bringing...
I really don't see a problem at this point in closing it off to participants or volunteers, but again it is important that you post up here as we can get a count and figure this out pronto...
Don, count me for 2 people (me + my dad). Not camping
I only have 1 kayak but can haul another one or two from the bay area or the Modesto area (I'll be in Patterson the night before).
I'll bring a cooler of water & sodas or if the food guys find there's something else needed, I'll pick it up.
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If you guys need something else let me know, i live pretty close to the pond.
Right now its just me. I'll be camping the night before. possibly just sleeping in the car rather than pulling out the tent.
I am bringing my revo and my inflatable (i'll probably be fishing out of the i9).
enough rods for my two kayaks
+4 extra rods
+enough lures and hooks and sinkers and etc for at least 2-3 people.
I am also working on getting some more kayaks, we will see about that.
I can also bring an extra ez up if you need it. If you need some more food items i can buy them, otherwise i will just toss some money into the pot.
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I'll bring my big ice chest filled with ice, in addition to the previously mentioned extra kayak + the gear to get a vet OTW and fishing, plus spares.
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Hey Don, I was thinking we should probably have some greens,fruit and starch to balance out the meal. It can also get pretty damn hot down there so ice cold water,tea or soda would be good. Do you know what time they are coming yet? Is he cooking the ribs on the barbecue? How many ribs? How many people altogether? I can set-up my camp kitchen and make breakfast for the crew. What about dessert? I am getting hungry. I will think about things today at work and post up tonight.
Yes!!! :smt045
I'm thinking around a 100 total...
most Vets arriving 9ish...
Waiting for your next post...
I can also bring an extra ez up if you need it.
bmb, yes, that would be good, thank you
All the rest sounds good too guys and we will wait and see on the food thing, couple things working...
just has to get a $100 handicap restroom out there, Hopefully the VA or HOW will help with that... ouch!!!
Had to do it, the 2 sad portables out there are pretty bad, even though, the disabled vets did not complain, the Therapist did!!!
Looks like we could use more volunteers so post up if ya like to help,
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i am still going to make it 1 yak and a 10' pontoon for some one if they want
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I am down to help with this. I am going to see if I can come with paddleboy.
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I am down to help with this. I am going to see if I can come with paddleboy.
For sure Victor, You can ride down with me and Ron. My buddy Ron is a vet and he is going to come down and help. I have an easy up as well. Will bring food and ice chest. I may be able to do a collection with our local club to cover the porta potty cost. Let me know.
Victor, we will be coming down the 3rd and we will camp out that night.
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I am down to help with this. I am going to see if I can come with paddleboy.
For sure Victor, You can ride down with me and Ron. My buddy Ron is a vet and he is going to come down and help. I have an easy up as well. Will bring food and ice chest. I may be able to do a collection with our local club to cover the porta potty cost. Let me know.
Victor, we will be coming down the 3rd and we will camp out that night.
That is really nice of you to offer and if ya want to help with food and stuff, donate what is comfortable....
The porta potty, well I would like to think that is to be kicked up to the VA or HOW National and we will do what we can, even if the VA, HOW and us kick in on it, cuts the cost down to size...
*another note...
This lake is catch and release... I'm thinking that there may be some who just want to bank fish... please bring spinner baits... these work pretty well out there and of course easy to use... all hooks are to be barbless, just do what ya can on that with the spinner baits, but any worm hooks or crank baits have to be barbless...
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sorry,my internet wasn't working last nite. O.k I am thinking big ass green salad,buttload of cajun corn on the cobb, pasta salad of some sort,chips and my homemade salsas and of course, some sort of animal flesh or carcas. Can anyone volunteer to make a decent pasta salad in large quantity? I can also make breakfast burrittos in the am. We could also use volunteers to bring some desserts. I will post more ideas after work today.
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what types of desserts? I only know how to make cookies but they are really really bad for you, with lots and lots of chocolate.
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NOTICE:
This event is for the Veterans who have issues and not for those who want to PARTY.....
1)If you want to volunteer that means you will adhere to the no Alcohol or Drug policy, if a volunteer gets caught with Alcohol or Drugs they will be asked to leave. Weather setup or event day.
2) If on the water with a Vet (s) then you are assigned those people for the duration of the time on the water. If seen that your there for yourself ( fishing by yourself) you will not be asked to return for future events as a volunteer. Exception: fishing the day before to find hot spots for the veterans.
If you have a problem with these rules pm me and I'll be glad to talk with you.
*special note*.... HOW events policy is a no alcohol or drugs allowed.... (posted by Danglin May 9th of this post.)
Sincerely, Frank Sacramento (frankfishing) Assistant Coordinator
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Good reminder, Frank. We need to keep our focus on the vets. Check all egos on hwy 99 before you get to the ranch.
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Roger-that Frank. I'll cancel the rum-cake. :smt003 I like the idea of potlucking this thing together.I believe there is a big wood/charcoal grill available on-site and i can bring my industrial camp kitchen with 3-burner griddle and assorted prep and serving equipment. It sounds like Don has some hotdogs and raydon some ribs. How many ribs? Do we need dryrub and sauce for the ribs? I have a great homemade dry-rub. If necessary we may want to supplement the protein department with some marinated boneless chicken breasts. I can make cajun corn on the cobb butt we will need about 30-40 ears of corn. I am hoping someone can step up and make a big batch of potato or pasta salad. We will also need a bunch of mixed leafy greens,carrots,cucumber,re-onion and several bottles of dressing for the green salad. Next we need some fresh fruit. Maybe some watermelon,oranges,cherries or whatever. I can bring homemade salsa but we need both tortilla and potato chips. Last but not least we need desserts. cakes,pies,cookies etc. Oh yeah, drinks and ice. A variety of sodas, water or lemonade or ice-tea. So how does this sound? We are definately open to suggestions and ideas. Who can bring what? If you want make something not listed that is cool too.
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We are waiting to hear from Foster Farms and there might be a delicatessen that is going to help, hopefully know more by Tuesday...
The salad sounds good, fruit, I do remember a Heavy Fly presence there, I'm not sure how much food we want to open to the bugs... I don't remember the salad or the corn moving much at the last event
The corn may be a bit labor intensive too,,, lets focus for now on the salsas, chips, hotdogs and chicken...
a large pasta salad does sound like the ticket, the VA is bringing some drinks, but they only have budget for the vets and even that is quite limited...
we are paying for the porta potty...
Damm, thought that was a no-brainer for the VA... :smt012 no worries,,,
I want this to be simple food wise... we have many volunteers who want to help with the cooking but do not kayakfish... so KayakJack....
The morning burrito thing sounds great, but for lunch, I would like you to be on the water and lets keep whatever we do simple so it's just handed off to the shore volunteers...
I'm off to the Medic tomorrow so probably won't be able to check back in till Sunday...
Great Stuff everyone and keep it coming.....
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Sounds good Don. I'll just bring my salsa,breakfast burrito stuff and my kayaks. I like simple. :smt001
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Sounds good Don. I'll just bring my salsa,breakfast burrito stuff and my kayaks. I like simple. :smt001
sounds good and keep the receipts, pay ya at the show....
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HI DON, WISH I COULD BE THERE TO HELP. CHECKS IN THE MAIL. LOVE MOM
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Classic. Thanks MOM!
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Sounds like a care package is in route for Donny and his troops, yea!
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HI DON, WISH I COULD BE THERE TO HELP. CHECKS IN THE MAIL. LOVE MOM
That's what I get for not calling....
Hey, wait a minute, I am the moderator here... I can take care of this.... :smt002
Hi Mom...
Thanks, we can use it...
Oh and BTW... When you use " ALL CAPS.... " it looks like your yelling...
and I've done nothing wrong....
as far as you know... :smt002
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Way to go, Don's mom! :smt001
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Don's mom is da' bomb.
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Bummer! Can"t attend this time got a family ceremony.
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I will bake a bunch of pies.
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mmmmmmmm pies!
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I am planning on being there with 3 or4 yaks, one is a open boat, but a good one.(pungo). Looking forward to the event and a chance to show some love to our service members :smt003
Jim
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I am planning on being there with 3 or4 yaks, one is a open boat, but a good one.(pungo). Looking forward to the event and a chance to show some love to our service members :smt003
Jim
Thanks Rockfish!!!
Greatly appreciated and was so tired when you where talking to me at GS5...
please remind me if there was something you needed from me or any questions...
Thanks...
Posted by: Eric B
« on: May 23, 2011, 09:43:49 am » Insert Quote
I will bake a bunch of pies.
Thanks Eric,
That's Awesome... do bring the pies in something, or some type of covering to protect from flys etc... they pretty much rule out there
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Don
May be coming up early Saturday morning, all depends on the WX. I will be bringing a big pot of chili, Molly, my tandem, 4 rods, bass tackle and some cash to cover the potty. :smt044 I will guide any vets who like dogs. :smt006 I suck at bass fishing but feel good about this event. PM me if you need anything else.
Scott
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Don
May be coming up early Saturday morning, all depends on the WX. I will be bringing a big pot of chili, Molly, my tandem, 4 rods, bass tackle and some cash to cover the potty. :smt044 I will guide any vets who like dogs. :smt006 I suck at bass fishing but feel good about this event. PM me if you need anything else.
Scott
That all sounds good...
Thanks
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can you use an electric motor in this lake? i have a small pram i was thinking of bringing to thanks james
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can you use an electric motor in this lake? i have a small pram i was thinking of bringing to thanks james
You can use a gas motor, so I would assume elec is ok.
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Hi All :smt006
Here is where we are at....
Approx 40 to 50 Vets, some will be camping with us...
Paddleboy is bringing up around 12 or so kayaks, with everyone bringing what they said they will bring, we should be good enough, along with a few power boats, shore fishing and going out in shifts, we'll be fine...
Food again is a disappointment and further brings to the point of I'm tired of trying to get these corporations to help and also hitting up the Mom and Pops for everything, it's also incredibly time consuming to write these letters and jump through hoops to just get a
" No.. " :smt009
Times are tough, So, we have some donations coming and that's great and if everyone could just throw $5 or so to the donation box, that will get us close enough...
We still are going need to buy chicken and more Dogs along with buns and condiments etc, chips, drinks/water and if someone wants to take on a pasta salad... might ask some of the other shore volunteers if they can handle that one...
KayakJack...
Can we expand The Breakfast Burrito thing ?
The VA will be showing up around 9:30, it would be nice to get them a quick burrito. Hopefully we can set this up so the shore volunteers can take over that part of the operation and get you on the water with the vets...
Let me know ...
and everyone ... VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!
MARK YOUR GEAR!!!!!!! everything gets really mixed up in the launch area and it is a long day, towards the end, your just going to want to find your gear quick and pack it...
so MARK YOUR GEAR...
another thing were going to try is more than one launch location, should help with keeping gear separated...
More to come soon....
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I will most likely be showing up with paddleboy. I can help on shore for those that want to help the vets on the water.
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I'm stoked for this event. I will have a few Jackson Coosas, some Emtotion stealths, Jackson Day trippers, Mojo anglers, and a bunch of Cobra's. Unfourtionaly I wont have my Hobies in yet. I can't wait to get the new Pro Anglers in, those things are bad ass! We will also have all 12 paddles, Pfd,s a bunch of plastic baits, a few extra spinning rod setups, and some cash to kick down for food. Am I missing anything?
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I'm stoked for this event. I will have a few Jackson Coosas, some Emtotion stealths, Jackson Day trippers, Mojo anglers, and a bunch of Cobra's. Unfourtionaly I wont have my Hobies in yet. I can't wait to get the new Pro Anglers in, those things are bad ass! We will also have all 12 paddles, Pfd,s a bunch of plastic baits, a few extra spinning rod setups, and some cash to kick down for food. Am I missing anything?
Sounds Good Paddleboy!!!
Your making my job easier!!!
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For sure Don. We will make sure there are plenty of breakfast burrittos rolled and ready to eat when they get there. For those i just bring my single burner and pan. Nice and simple :smt001.
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Sounds Good Jack,
Give me the receipts...
Raydon is also going to marinate a bunch of Costco ribs, 20 or so racks...
and he got a case of BQ sauce donated...
Nice Work Raydon!!!
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Just a reminder that Kelsey Bass Ranch is Barbless hooks only with catch and release...
no senkos!!! Guess they just inhale those things...
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Anyone interested in making a HUGE pasta Salad?
if not, no worries...
looks like lunch will be, Hotdogs, Ribs and chips.... pies.. cookies...?
could use something else here...
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Here is a quick spread sheet of what we have...
Please let me know who or what I am forgetting....
NCKAer Extra yak fishing rods Food Powerboat or something that floats
Danglin 4 25 40 Hotdogs
Frankfishing Going to Costco
KayakJack 1 2? Breakfast Buritos and salsa
Stormscambler 1 pontoon boat/ pram
Racinrob 2 2? some condiments
Paddleboy 12
Raydon 1 Ribs and BQ Sauce
Great Bass2 Chili
Iroelikethat
Sailfish
Bigfoot
Piski +1
EricB 1 1 PIES....
bmb yaks? fishing set ups? powerboat?
Rockfish 3/4
vwool
Tiny
Scott ( Kelsey Bass Ranch Member ) Yes
Mmmmm,,, If this is all we get for volunteers out on the water, we may need to do a zone defense...
bmb, I may need you to bring your powerboat, like to have better on the water support if were spread thin...
let me know if that is OK...
Thanks
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We also need to be thinking of what were going to catch these bass on and bring gear...
bmb, you were a life saver last year!!!!
Thank You!!!
" The Thing..." was the ticket last year, frilly Lizard type " thing...
towards late afternoon, I was doing ok with a spinner bait...
I think if everyone brings a extra set up ( rod/reels wise ) or 2, we should be good,
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Don. just a reminder: paper plates.forks,cups,drinks,ice,serving bowls and spoons. Hopefully,Mrs.Kelsey will be bringing the chairs and tables again. Some sort of fresh fruit or vegetable would be admirable if you have the time and resources. Do we need more volunteers? If so, maybe we should post a help wanted in the classifieds. I was under the impression that we had plenty of people. I am sure we could draft a few more from the membership. Imo, it is important to make sure all the rods are rigged and the boats are ready when they get there.
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Here ya loud and clear...
we have paperplates, cups etc...
we have a good amount of people who will be volunteering on the shore....
what is just a bit concerning to me is how many of us will actually be on the water with the vets... one on one, will probably not work here, maybe more like 1 guide 2 vet ratio...
or going out in shifts
apples, oranges, bananas, probably a good idea, but not making a salad out of it,.. those bugs are fierce,
being we are getting there the day before, and getting to try some fishing that night... we should have a good idea what will work and be able to get that set up by mid-morning on the day of the event....
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I caught fish last time on any plastic I put in the water. Cranks, spinners too. Early morning was best, later and early afternoon was slow. I don't know when I can arrive on Fri yet. Is there a cutoff time?
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I caught fish last time on any plastic I put in the water. Cranks, spinners too. Early morning was best, later and early afternoon was slow. I don't know when I can arrive on Fri yet. Is there a cutoff time?
Nope, when ya get there is fine...
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Only barbless on plastics!!
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Mr. Kelsey is a little low on wood...
we need to bring some for the grill, and especially for the the camp fire for Friday night :camp
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i got wood :smt044 and a couple of rod set ups :smt003
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I'm in.My wife may also come.I only have one yak ,but have an extra rod and some tackle.A vet can use my yak or I can go out with someone in support.I will also do some shopping at costco. More food,drinks, paper plates,plastic wear.Let me know.tiny.
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Im not sure that I can make the event but I have T15, a tarpon 160 and a small 9' kayak if needed. I can send them up with one of the boys.
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I've gots wood too. I'll bring some down. I can haul another yak from sac area too if someone volunteers one. Maybe two.
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Thanks guys...
I think were good on yaks, I don't want to see everyone running around to pick up yaks...
we have somewhere close to 30... that is pretty Damm Good
Thanks Tiny, just show with your wife and yak, were going to need ya on the water...
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We should also have a "potluck", bring something for yourself to cook on Friday night kinda thing...
Gonna be fun... :cook :cook :yak :yak :camp
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We should also have a "potluck", bring something for yourself to cook on Friday night kinda thing...
Gonna be fun... :cook :cook :yak :yak :camp
Sounds good to me. I love me a good pot luck.
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Don, let me know if there's something else I can pick up (fruit, etc). Otherwise, I'll just bring a cooler of sodas & water.
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We are going to need s few more things, but i think Frankfishing is going to do the major Costco run...
Let me check with with him on what his schedule is and I might assign a few more things...
I know we could use a 100 count of plates, bowls, forks,knives, spoons,
we could also use between 50 to 100 count of fruit, apples, oranges, bananas etc..
let me know if someone wants to get that and I'll reimburse you at the show
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I'll get the 100 plates ,bowls, plastic wear.tiny
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I'll get the 100 plates ,bowls, plastic wear.tiny
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Thanks
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Hey Don, i heard there could be rain on saturday. We may want to bring extra clothing and rain gear. Hopefully we wont need it.
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I am so tired of wind, rain, and generally bad weather. We will make this work.
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i am trying to bring the wife a kid is this cool? and also could i bring my pop up camper thanks james
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i am trying to bring the wife a kid is this cool? and also could i bring my pop up camper thanks james
Family is always good....
Rain? are u F@#!# Serious!!!
man, we can't seem to get a break on this....
Oh well, Baton the Hatches, were going in.....
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I know I said we might have restrictions on this one at the beginning,
But I think were good with whoever wants to come...
just be sure, and I now you all are...
To anyone that wants to come, This is about the Vets first....
Thanks
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There's a lot to keep up with.
Barbless, and no Senkos, good to know. Check!
Not to meddle, obviously you guys know what you're doing here, but if I may be so bold, why not simplify? = focus on finger foods, burritos, actual fruit, things that can be eaten while otw. And if people must be civilized, I can bring extra camp plates if anyone needs em, who needs paper plates and trash?
Just a thought.
Still in for an extra yak+gear+big cooler full of ice and drinks+pies
Anything else needed??? I will donate if we're coming up short anywhere.
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Yeah, my wife was telling me the same thing - 40% chance of rain and 15mph winds. A little rain will be ok - but I sure hope the wind stays down. Last time we were there the wind blew and blew and it was really difficult for the vets to fish in that.
It was really windy at home over the Memorial day weekend, hope it settles down by this weekend.
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Friday just looks awesome... :smt004
but the different weather sites are showing some sort of low moving in on Saturday...
I'm going to check and get a better understanding of what the VA is bringing us in the way of wounded warriors.
This will be mostly patients of VA Therapist of the different clinics with in the VA, ... all wars, TBI, PTSD, Poly Trauma Unit, amputees...
we also are looking at a few from the Warrior Transition Unit, and these guys are strong walking wounded and possibly camping with us... but the majority are coming from the VA on Saturday after a long bus ride from Santa Clara County,
If we were to have rain, wind and cold, ( Saturdays Forecast showing lower 60's, showers... 10k to 15k wind )
That's a bad mix...
I'll get back to ya guys...
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We are Kayakfishermen, they are war Veterans,,,
We Fish...
We have at least 7 coming from the WTU with a few of those camping with us,
that is enough right there to make a very comfortable and worthy outing...
we'll see about the VA...
stayed tuned as things are changing and we may not have as many vets to serve on this one...
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It looks as thought the VA is backing out of this one...
That lightens the load considerably as now it looks as though we are going to have 7 or so active duty wounded soldiers and at least one with his son...
Kinda brings this down to the type of outing we should be doing in the first place as to make these more of a intimate, peaceful outing...
anyway, that makes the food thing much more manageable and we do not need as many kayaks...
were still not %100 confirm on all the VA logistics canceling, but that is the way it's looking right now. They are in meetings all day so were having trouble communicating...
so keep tuned and we will be able to figure out what we need by tonight and tomorrow...
Thanks Guys
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hey Guys, ohh man! This is going to be awesome... Just wondering what is the earliest we can show up on Friday?
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hey Guys, ohh man! This is going to be awesome... Just wondering what is the earliest we can show up on Friday?
not till late afternoon/early evening... we have to respect the members that will be using the lake that day....
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hmmm......late after noon huh?....... 3:30-400? thinking work til noon, 3.5-4 hr drive, arrive, relax, set up camp, /rig up the yak.. relax... maybe a lil recon...round 7:00 or when most people are off the lake.. dinner, bed, and an early start at pre-dawn.... Hardcore stormtroopers!? I would consider anything after 4:30 early early evening. ;-) :smt044 giddy up! :cowboy_cool:
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Well,
That's it...
The General feeling is we should cancel....
I have to agree, it's a huge effort to bring this stuff out there, have a low turn out and or worse, get someone sick or injured...
so spread the word!!!
I have tons to contact besides this site and reverse the train....
please chime in that ya got the message we are canceling!!!
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got it! if you need me to contact anyone let me know. We need to sit down and get a phone list of all the agency's?
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got it.
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Well,
That's it...
The General feeling is we should cancel....
I have to agree, it's a huge effort to bring this stuff out there, have a low turn out and or worse, get someone sick or injured...
so spread the word!!!
I have tons to contact besides this site and reverse the train....
please chime in that ya got the message we are canceling!!!
Bummer dude,
Don thanks for all your hard work on this, I'm super sad to see that its not happening. I was looking forward to hanging with you guys. Let's plan the next one. I would be happy to help tackle another event if and when the opportunity arises.
dan
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message received and passed on to piski. we'll get em next time.
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Roger that. Thanks for the notice, and for everything you do, Fellas. Next time.
Too bad we couldn't get the word out to the interested vets to just show up at any NCKA event and we'll have yaks for em. I'd sit out, if I had to to get a vet OTW with the crew. It would be an honor.
Like Earth Day, HOW is a great idea, but it really should be every day. Hope that makes sense.
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Too bad we couldn't get the word out to the interested vets to just show up at any NCKA event and we'll have yaks for em. I'd sit out, if I had to to get a vet OTW with the crew. It would be an honor.
I wish it were that simple, someday with all the work we are doing...
that's the plan
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bummer...
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Don, sorry Ma Nature didn't cooperate - we know you put a lot of effort into this. Frank, too.
I'm sure everyone here would be glad to help with another event.