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The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby WanderingBlues » December 10th, 2015, 11:47 am

Well, hot dawg, I'm turning 50 on January 24th, which also marks the official day I can retire. So, Tami & I can think of no finer way to celebrate than to turn it into an FFA gathering.

We'll be at PVR, just north of Bishop, for the weekend of January 22-24th. It's a great time to fish the Upper and Lower O, HC, and the big crack in the ground. You can put to use all the nifty gear you got for Christmas!

If we get enough folks, we can coordinate a big potluck for Saturday night and I'd be more than happy to bring up some tuna for the grill. Hopefully, we'll see some old friends, and make some new ones.

No RSVP though it'll help as to how much fish I'll bring, and no gifts other than your presence. PVR is $14 a night. We'll probably take over that area up canyon, close to the dam. They have made improvements, including new bathrooms....

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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby stanbery » December 10th, 2015, 4:28 pm

Man are you getting old!!!! Only eight months behind you for the big 50.

I am working weekends now but let me see what I can do.

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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby Wildman » December 10th, 2015, 5:52 pm

Youngsters....all of you. I think an Addicts get together would be just what the doctor ordered. For those who have not been to one....Camping next to the Big Reedy and fishing before breakfast is a real treat. Count me in. I've perfected two Dutch oven dinner menus and make a mean fire station breakfast. Fishing should be great.

Count me in.

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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby tomsakai » December 10th, 2015, 7:00 pm

Subject to weather, I'll be there.
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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby BobK » December 10th, 2015, 7:58 pm

Venison steaks are on me. See you there...BobK
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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby Papasequoia » December 11th, 2015, 12:20 am

Since I can't fish until probably March or April I guess I could go and ahh, stay in camp and protect the beer while you guys are out fishing. :D
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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby Wingnut » December 11th, 2015, 8:20 am

Intersting.........
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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby WanderingBlues » December 11th, 2015, 8:33 am

Wingnut wrote:Intersting.........


Say 'yes' and bring some bread! Guys, I'll tell you, James' breads make Schatts look like Wonderbread.
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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby Wildman » December 11th, 2015, 9:30 am

Say yes...bring some bread and make some in the dutch oven! That's the fun of these addict get togethers.
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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby Benny » December 11th, 2015, 9:53 am

These gatherings/get togethers are lots of fun. I'm hoping I could make it.
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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby briansII » December 11th, 2015, 10:57 am

WanderingBlues wrote:Well, hot dawg, I'm turning 50 on January 24th, which also marks the official day I can retire. So, Tami & I can think of no finer way to celebrate than to turn it into an FFA gathering.


Retiring @ 50?? Man, I must've done something TOTALLY wrong! :doh: :doh:

Congrats on livin' the life!

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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby Ants » December 11th, 2015, 11:08 am

Fishing and camping and celebrating seems like a better alternative to household chores and catching suckers on the Kern. Seems like there will be folks willing to trade shuttle time for some drift boat time (just have to find the map of put in and take out points.

Reservoir Question. The Bishop Chamber of Commerce website says the reservoir is only open to float tubes. Is that still current? I prefer canoes and kayaks over float tubes, so if that is the current rules, the speedy alternatives stay home.

Should be a fun time. I plan on arriving on Thursday unless the whether is nasty.

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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby WanderingBlues » December 11th, 2015, 11:15 am

Ants wrote:
Should be a fun time. I plan on arriving on Thursday unless the whether is nasty.

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We'll be there Thursday, possibly even Wednesday if we get a wild hair...
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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby stanbery » December 11th, 2015, 2:12 pm

briansII wrote:
WanderingBlues wrote:Well, hot dawg, I'm turning 50 on January 24th, which also marks the official day I can retire. So, Tami & I can think of no finer way to celebrate than to turn it into an FFA gathering.


Retiring @ 50?? Man, I must've done something TOTALLY wrong! :doh: :doh:

briansII


I agree with you on that one. I have at least another ten for me. :doh: :doh:

Papasequoia wrote:Since I can't fish until probably March or April I guess I could go and ahh, stay in camp and protect the beer while you guys are out fishing. :D


How many of you would want Jon to protect the beer
I guess if it was like bud or miller or coors it would be safe. :funnyup:

Sorry Jon I had to say it.

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Re: The Big FIVE-OH...

Postby midger » December 11th, 2015, 2:18 pm

Sounds like the makings of a good get together, and sure wish you a HBD for the big 5-0.

I also agree with JonS. Whomever selects PapaS as a beer guard better have extra locked in their car trunks.
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