Tonight is the Christmas Roll Call: JOIN US!

[Jennie@ifish]

Ifishstock roll call *Pietro's Pizza, evening of December 4th. Each attendee must bring a gift for a child for Christmas.
Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital will benefit. :smile:

[ 12-04-2002, 08:06 AM: Message edited by: Jennie@ifish ]

[Miss B Haven]

Now we're cookin' :grin: graemlins/applause.gif graemlins/applause.gif . Thanks Jennie!

[O'City Fisherman]

Ensure that you tell the cashier that you are with the Ifish.net group and get your 20% off. I would hate to see people not get this savings.

[5-Cents]

Ummm I guess I will vote here again :tongue:

[Jennie@ifish]

Yeah, real swift... except I wish I knew if the no was no, or not sure....

Should have had three options... and no, I can't edit it. Ikes!

[Miss B Haven]

Jennie - I'm willing to bet that the maybes that show cancel out the yes's that don't show. Go with the yes count and you'll be close enough for a pizza parlour! :cheers:

[KingFisher85]

To the people that say yes and don't show, all they are getting for Christmas is an old dirty sock with coal in it. :grin:

[ 11-13-2002, 10:15 PM: Message edited by: KingFisher85 ]

[Jennie@ifish]

Will you guys all help me keep this to the top? No, there is no magic feature that does that, but it is in the planning!

Jen

[metalhead madness]

bounce :cheers:

[crabbait]

Coil?

[SteelieSteve]

Think that should of been coal :grin:

[CATCH AND EAT]

I am sorry, Pietros PiZza where?????? :whazzup:

[5-Cents]

To the top :grin:

C&E Milwaukie. I think they are thinking the one down off 99, right?

[ 11-13-2002, 07:24 PM: Message edited by: 5-Cents ]

[Trick]

What time in the evening?

[O'City Fisherman]

The time is set from 5-8PM. We can change this if needed but this is what he gave me.

C&E Pietros is off Mcloughlin heading into Milwaukie. Next to the Bowling Alley.

[5-Cents]

You are killing us west-siders with that time slot. Traffic sucks! Can you make it any later say 6 to ....

[ 11-13-2002, 07:37 PM: Message edited by: 5-Cents ]

[Hogmaster]

Ahh, comon Nickle, when was the last time you put in a full day at the office anyway!?? :grin: :grin: :grin:

But really, OCF, even if Pietros says 5 to 8 we should plan for for 6 to 6:30 to allow for folks to arrive before expecting too much.

Remember this is no host and the idea is for fellowship and to drop presents off. I suspect we will want to publicly embarrass Jen Jen and a few others, but there really doesn't need to be a formal agenda does there???

[5-Cents]

Work, work did someone say work! I work too much, waaaayyy too much dude. The thing is Hog is I think about work the whole time I am fishing making my work time that much more productive. :sleep:

One 5-Cent hour of work = 10 NMWH (Normal Man Work Hours) :wink:

Truth be told my business runs better when I am not there messing it all up :shocked:

Never said anything about work anyway I was talking traffic!

[ 11-13-2002, 07:53 PM: Message edited by: 5-Cents ]

[O'City Fisherman]

The time slot of 5-8 was just what he gave me. I will call and get this changed to something like 6-9 instead. I hope this will work for everyone. If not get off work early. That would hurt your west siders oh do any of you really work until 5 anyway? :tongue:

[Mr. Fisherman]

TTT

What is the address of this place?
Hey, if we leave at noon from the West side we might make it :grin: .

[Hogmaster]

Nickle -

Let's be specific. I said, ".. a full day at the office" I didn't presume you would actually be working! :grin: :grin: :grin:

But OCF, yeah 6 to 9 is probably much more realistic.

:cheers:

OK, buffalo, first beer is on me!

[skrimmy]

Back to the top! Come on folks, we got over 3000 members and only 26 "yes" votes so far! Let's get some more yes votes and get in the holiday spirit.....there's a lot of needy kids out there.

[TheTexan]

I can't make the pizza party, but would send in a $ donation or gift!

[PapaHog]

I have oral surgery that day. But if I can I will.

I sure hope I can.
Hog

[dogfishboy]

PapaHog, I could bring a blender if that would make the pizza go down easier. :grin:

OCF, I'm assuming they are open past 8pm. Might very well go longer.

:cheers: :shocked: :cheers:

[Blackice]

I'll be there. Please order a taco pizza!

peace
Blackice

[Fishplay]

My no vote really is a no. Can't do mid week events. I'll just have to wait for Feb.
What we need is a drop off point in Salem for gifts. Somewhere like GI Joes maybe???? That would be way kool graemlins/applause.gif

[RichH]

Any Salem folks interested in carpooling?
I could haul that stuff up for ya Greg.

[skrimmy]

Hey Jen! Something strange about the voting results! The yes's and no's looks good, but below in the "how many in your party" box, it should only be tracking the numbers provided by the YES votes above. Instead, it shows a total number of respondents answers for both no and yes votes. Currently there are 52 responses total to the yes or no, 32 yes and 20 no. So there should only be 32 responses below in the "how many are you bringing" category. But is shows that 52 folks responded to how many they're bringing. This kinda looks like a problem, or am I missing something here?

[Pitch Pocket]

If I had to choose between the traffic on 26 at rush hour and oral surgery, it would be a tossup! :shocked:

I'm leaning toward oral surgery. :wink:

[metalhead madness]

back to top
:grin:

[1eyed]

Back to the top :cheers:

[mallard0311]

See Ya there. To the top. :cheers:

[Miss B Haven]

Ok - So us west siders that have to suffer through life threatening traffic to get to this need to know the best way to go. I belive that from Hillsboro area hwy 26 to downtown and then the Ross Island bridge to Mcadam is the shortest/fastest. I'm not sure it's the best though. Alternatives I can think of are even uglier though (Scholls Ferry/217/Lake Oswego/over the Ross Island.... OR... all the way down I5 to 205 and back up North - -yeechhh). graemlins/berry.gif :mad: :shocked:
Help - any stealth routes?
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[OceanBlue]

I've got room for 3 west-siders. Smoker friendly vehicle. Departing Aloha at 4:30. email me if interested.

[5-Cents]

Miss B,

You could always run your boat up the Willamette River :grin:

Mapblast says use the Selwood Bridge from my area in Rockcreek.

The estimated travel time is 0 hours, 27 minutes for 18.00 miles of travel, total of 19 steps.


Step Directions Elapsed
Distance
1 Begin at Rockcreek, OR on NW 192nd Ave and go 900 feet 0.2
2 Turn right on NW Columbia Ave and go 0.3 miles 0.4
3 Turn left on NW Rock Creek Blvd and go 0.2 miles 0.7
4 Turn right on NW 185th Ave and go 0.3 miles 0.9
5 Turn right on ramp to US-26,Sunset Hwy and go 10 miles 10.6
6 Bear right on ramp to I-405,Stadium Fwy and go 0.4 miles 11.0
7 Continue on ramp to SW Broadway,SW Broadway St and go 0.3 miles 11.3
8 Bear right on US-26 and go 0.4 miles 11.8
9 Turn right on SW Front Ave,SW Naito Pky and go 0.3 miles 12.0
10 Turn left and go 1000 feet 12.2
11 Continue on US-26 and go 0.6 miles 12.8
12 Bear right on ramp to SE McLoughlin Blvd,Pacific Hwy E,OR-99E and go 1.1 miles 13.9
13 Continue on ramp to SE Milwaukie Ave and go 1.6 miles 15.5
14 Turn right on SE 17th Ave and go 1.1 miles 16.6
15 Turn left on OR-224,Clackamas Hwy,SE Milwaukie Expy and go 0.7 miles 17.3
16 Turn left on SE Harrison St and go 400 feet 17.4
17 Turn right on SE Railroad Ave and go 900 feet 17.6
18 Continue on SE Monroe St and go 0.4 miles 18.0
19 Turn right on SE 42nd Ave and go 400 feet to Milwaukie, OR 18.0

[Miss B Haven]

5-cents - the river suggestion is the best idea I've heard all day! :cheers:
The only way you're going to make that in 27 minutes is to take a helicopter. Well - you could d oit at 3am too! :grin:
Those directions just totally lost me! This part makes no sense whatsoever. 26 blah blah blah blah and then 26 again? Where is crossing the river? :whazzup: Man - I'm gunna hafta get a map out! :shocked: Where's my chartplotter and gps when I need it! :rolleyes:
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8 Bear right on US-26 and go 0.4 miles 11.8
9 Turn right on SW Front Ave,SW Naito Pky and go 0.3 miles 12.0
10 Turn left and go 1000 feet 12.2 (Is this the bridge?)
11 Continue on US-26 and go 0.6 miles 12.8
12 Bear right on ramp to SE McLoughlin Blvd,Pacific Hwy E,OR-99E and go 1.1 miles 13.9

[ragjr]

Here's the address and Phone #

Pietro's Pizza Restaurants Milwaukie
10300 SE Main
Milwaukie, Oregon
(503) 659-7770

For the one's that need to use mapquest or yahoo maps.

so no fishing stuff.
I do like the Idea of a charter trip for them or at least 1 family.But I will bring something,.

Do we need to gift wrap it of not?

P.S. if any one from the St. Hellens area is going maybe a car pool. let me know.

[ 11-14-2002, 03:28 PM: Message edited by: ragjr ]

[fishing is life]

i will be there to meet all you guys and gals.

[Tanner]

I'll try and make it. That is all I can say now.

[Miss B Haven]

5-cents(and all west siders) these mapquest directions make a lot more sense to me. :smile: It's not the Sellwood by the way, it is Ross island even on those complicated directions in the above post.
Starting on the Sunset:
9: Merge onto US-26 E. 9.3 Miles (14.89 Km)
10: Take the I-405 S exit towards THE DALLES/SALEM. 0.2 Miles (0.31 Km)
11: Merge onto I-405 S. 0.2 Miles (0.33 Km)
12: Take the exit 0.2 Miles (0.26 Km)
13: Stay straight to go onto SW BROADWAY. 0.1 Miles (0.20 Km)
14: SW BROADWAY becomes SW 5TH AVE/US-26 E. 0.1 Miles (0.18 Km)
15: Turn LEFT onto SW SHERIDAN ST/US-26 E. 0.1 Miles (0.20 Km)
16: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto SW 3RD AVE/US-26. 0.1 Miles (0.12 Km)
17: Stay straight to go onto SW ARTHUR ST/US-26. 0.1 Miles (0.19 Km)
18: Turn RIGHT onto SW FRONT AVE/SW NAITO PKWY. 0.4 Miles (0.70 Km)
19: Go STRAIGHT. 0.0 Miles (0.04 Km)
20: Stay straight to go onto US-26. 0.1 Miles (0.13 Km)
21: US-26 becomes US-26/ROSS ISLAND BRIDGE. 0.5 Miles (0.81 Km)
22: Take the OR-99E ramp. 0.1 Miles (0.19 Km)
23: Merge onto SE MCLOUGHLIN BLVD. 3.6 Miles (5.81 Km)
24: Turn LEFT onto SE MILPORT RD. 0.0 Miles (0.06 Km)
25: Turn RIGHT onto SE MAIN ST. 0.3 Miles (0.48 Km)

[5-Cents]

Mel,

I have room in the back of my truck for ya! :tongue:

IMHO mapblast is easier to use. Go to the site, click on driving directions, put in your address as the starting point and the destination address... bingo draws you a map. If you have trouble following it click on the more detail option.

You probably know how to do all this any way.

You can go the secret way... just follow Beaverton/Hillsdale Hwy all the way out. I think that puts you down by Johns Landing and it is an easy shot to the Sellwood Bridge.

You know the boat does sound easier :grin:

[Busy]

I would have a long way to go for pizza. Any address I could send a gift to instead? graemlins/hearton.gif

I could always order pizza and call someone and pretend.... :grin:

[O'City Fisherman]

We now have the pizza parlor from 6PM until closing(11:00 PM). I think that everyone from the west side can make it then...

By the way, with everyone complaining about the traffic comming from the west side what about the people coming from the coast and Salem? I think that they have a bigger complaint than anyone else. :tongue: :tongue:

[Drachir]

Jenny,
Scratch 2 from your list of those who can go. We will not be coming to the I-Fish get together. We will be attending the Sandy River Steelheaders Metting & Auction instead. Unfortuantely it falls on the same night, Sorry! :depressed: Everyone have a beer for us folks who can't make it!! :cheers:

[fishisabonus]

I will be attending with my little Kingfisher85 in tow. He can put down a lot of pizza and likes to talk fishing tackle more than I do.. mine works if it matches my outfit.

Where are the toys going? Did you decide on which organization yet? Jennie, are you going to need help that night with them, getting them delivered? Kingfisher and I can take a load in my Pathfinder.. the back seats lay down so I could get a pretty good load in my rig. Plus I have him to load and unload stuff! Let me know, okay. graemlins/hearton.gif

[Fast Water]

:cheers: Bump :cheers:

[graybeard]

This will be fun. I met some of the ifish members at the tunaholics meeting a few weeks ago. It was a blast. Crqbbait, BOE, 1eyed, Miss B Haven Mel & Capn., Pilar, UG, Threemuch, Pete...... these guys are characters that know how to tell a fish story. Food, Drink, good company and for a great cause. A guaranteed good time. :cheers:

[Pitch Pocket]

It's in Milwaukie? I thought it was in Hillsboro. I might be able to sneak over there.

[steelheadslayer]

I'm planning on attending. What gift theme or suggestions? :smile:

[fishisabonus]

Gift suggestions... I really like pearls..

Ohh.... you mean the kids... Think about what your kids or grand kids would like. If you are not in the kid business here's what's in...

Older kids... Games are great, the more expensive the better (Gameboy, etc). For the little girls, they love the little sets of perfume, hand lotion and/or nail polish. Barbie is always hot. and Hot Wheels are even hotter if you talk to a 6 yr old. I think every little boy needs at least one Tonka dump truck too. Scoobie Doo is in the groove again and Harry Potter can cast one winning spell. Stuffed animals go over good for the little guys. Elmo is always a winner. There are movies for all different ages, so videos are always an easy pick (don't get DVD's these people are down on their luck and probably don't have one).

Hope this gives you ifishers some ideas!

[ 11-14-2002, 09:29 PM: Message edited by: fishisabonus ]

[Fast Water]

:grin: Bump :grin:

[Jennie@ifish]

I can't make it due to the long drive from the coast. :tongue:

Of course, I'll be there! In fact, I'm going to get a motel room and stay over night!

Maybe you folks from the west side should do that too!

I can't wait, actually! This sounds SO fun!

Lessee.... what kind of pizza do I want?? Hmmmmmmm

[O'City Fisherman]

Back to the top. :cheers:

[OceanBlue]

bumpity bump

[Miss B Haven]

Jennie - Is that an invite for all of us Westsiders to stay in your motel room? Gee thanks. Are you bringing the dogs too? Hope you got a BIG room! :grin:

[Jennie@ifish]

I would say for now, do not wrap it.
Still working on finding a cancer org for children....

For now, no wrap.
Remember to choose gifts for older kids too..... More details to come!

:smile:

I still can't wait!!!

Jen

[Jennie@ifish]

Would it be a good idea to go together with some ifishers and get a play station or nintendo? I'd be willing to split it four ways with someone... How much are they? Then, someone else could buy a game.... What fun!

Jen

[STGRule]

We are planning to attend!

[Fast Water]

Line bump.

[STGRule]

up

[graybeard]

Be there.

[STGRule]

up

[Wild Bill]

Back to the top, this beets the snagger thread! graemlins/applause.gif

[O'City Fisherman]

bounce

[ragjr]

back to top

Jen,

For the cancer thing my soon to be X suggested to call Make-A-Wish Foundasion, they shoud be able to help us us out on htat cause.

Having a hard time on a gift so I will do a winner (Gift cert.) from freddys

[5-Cents]

I'll see you guys there!

To the top!

:cheers:

[ragjr]

Back to the top(again)

[ 11-18-2002, 09:56 AM: Message edited by: ragjr ]

[ragjr]

bump

[fishbait]

I have a conflict and will be unable to attend. Anybody from the Hsbo area willing to take my gift in for me?

And Jen, I bet if you contacted them, arrangements could be made to have the gifts picked up that night...............

[Miss B Haven]

Fishbait - I'm planning on going. I'd be glad to take a gift over for you! Let me know, I can swing by whenever you've got it! :grin: :cheers:

[graybeard]

I will gladly pick up your gift, Steve. I remember where you live. :grin:

[graybeard]

Jen

I have a F-350 truck and would donate my time for hauling if someone had a suitable trailer (enclosed trailer). A trailer would be cheaper than renting a U-haul truck. Just a thought.

Anyone out there have an enclosed trailer? Enclosed horse trailer?

[Bait O' Eggs]

WOW an event just a few miles from my house which will make traffic nice. I went to the Tunaholics get together at the Roadhouse a few weeks ago and it took me 45 minutes to get there. :depressed: This misses my company Christmas party by 2 days, things are looking good. :smile:

See you there graemlins/applause.gif

Back to the top

[Miss B Haven]

Hmmm... Greybeard, I already volunteered to use my truck/canopy for this. I didn't think about the Horse Trailer. We've got a Fully enclosed two horse, that and a truck should do it! Just need some good heavy duty clean boxes to keep the horse stuff off the toys :shocked: (ya it's cleaned out but I wouldn't be eating off it or using it as a filet table!) :sick:
If Emanual doesn't arrange pickup I'm sure we can put this together! :grin:

[graybeard]

It looks like Hogmaster is going to answer the truck needs. graemlins/applause.gif Thank you, Hog.

Miss B, I was thinking of scrubbing out a horsey trailer, then putting new plastic sheeting inside to make a squeeky clean place to put the gifts. I've got a new roll of black plastic. :grin:

[Miss B Haven]

Greybeard, Ya - If the uhaul does work it will be the easiest/best way. If it doesn't I'll be calling you for the horse trailer scrub (I've got plastic).
We'll need booxes any way we go, hopefuly u-haul will supply them. They're a great place to get them anyway (WAY cheaper if you need to ship than using mail boxes and more)!

[O'City Fisherman]

Just an FYI for the Pizza, Adult Beverage and other Soda.
I am NOT going to cover the bill and have everyone pay me back later. I have done this in the past and ended up buying $250 worth of pizza and got $125 in return. Not a good investment. I would rather that when you come in you can either order your Pizza and drinks then or take up a collection and order then. Either way does not matter.

We can run a tab but who is going to be the one responsible at the end to ensure that the tab gets covered????

See everyone on the 4th. Maybe some lucky person will be able to take home some steelhead if I catch any by then.

[Jennie@ifish]

Can't be there? Can't get us a gift to be there?

Credit Card Donations can be called into Jessica at 503.413.2808

This is awesome! Go people! GO!

Jen

[Miss B Haven]

Wow Jennie - That was fast! I think you should put this as a heading in a separate post so it doesn't get burried! :grin:

[Jennie@ifish]

The official Christmas for Kids Page (http://www.ifish.net/kidschristmas.html)

[Jennie@ifish]

To the top... and remember, if you can't make it, we'd sure appreciate, (and so would the kids) a donation, in the name of ifish to these kids, so that the foundation may purchase a gift that the child is counting on. :smile:
You may do this, by calling Jessica Walsch at : 503.413.2808. She can take your credit card number over the phone.
Thank you so much!
Jen

[graybeard]

What are our options for boxes to transport the gifts in?
1. Get boxes donated from Uhaul.
2. Buy boxes from Uhaul
3. Have an Ifish member step forward that has access to boxes.
4. Have each vehicle that will be attending the meeting bring one box.

Any other options?

Another question: Since we will be bringing unwrapped gifts, who will wrap the gifts for the kids?

[Miss B Haven]

Hogmaster (or Graybeard) I don't see a post where hog is checking on a uhaul. Hog- whats up?
:whazzup: Originally posted by graybeard:
It looks like Hogmaster is going to answer the truck needs. graemlins/applause.gif Thank you, Hog.
:grin: <font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">

[graybeard]

Miss B

Read Hogmasters post on this thread: Hoggmaster's Post (http://www.ifish.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=017266)

click here (http://www.ifish.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=017266)

[ 11-18-2002, 10:36 PM: Message edited by: graybeard ]

[graybeard]

I'll be driving in from the westside, Yamhill, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, etc. If anyone would like to donate gifts but can't attend, I will gladly pickup your gift and take it to the meeting.

[Jennie@ifish]

Great NEWS!!

Does anyone have a problem with Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital receiving our help?

I just spoke to the lady at Emanuel, and she said that usually they have to haul the presents for the children with cancer over in carts, and this year they have hardly any presents!!!! She says she has been able to take them by hand.

She thinks it's due to the economy...

Anyway, she sent me all the goods, their wish list, and hints...

You can specify if it's for the Hopsital, or for the children themselves. If you buy a big present, like a Nintendo, it should probably stay in the hospital, since they use them there. They even hook them up together, so kids can play together!
I'm so excited to help!!!

Is it a done deal? Can we help them? Oh please!?!?!?!



Jen

[Jennie@ifish]

Toy Ideas for Children
At Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital

Infants 0-1
Musical Teether
Musical Toys
Rattles
Stacking Toys
Pop-up Toys

Toddlers 1-2
Medical Kit
Bump-n-Crash Cars
Fischer Price Toys
Age Appropriate Games
Large Piece Wood Puzzles
Large Wood Beads
Large Blocks or Duplo blocks
Age Appropriate Books
Magnetic Letters and Numbers
Tape Recorders

3 – 5 years
Play Dough Sets
Dinosaur Action Figures
Radio Control Tracker Remote
Barbie Dolls and Clothes
Baby Dolls and Clothes
Dress-up Clothes
Age Appropriate Puzzles
People and Animal Felt Kits
Bubbles and Accessories
Water Play Toys
Highlights Magazine Subscription
Mr. Potato Head
Cars and Trucks
Matchbox Cars
Imaginary Theme Play Sets
Age Appropriate Games
Dot-to-Dot Books
Duplo Blocks
Tape Recorders

6 – 8 years
Balloons
Lego’s
Clay
Pens, Crayons and Paper
Paint and Finger Paints
Personal Computer Games
Arts & Crafts Projects
I Spy Books
Maze Books
Age Appropriate Blocks
Tape Recorders

9 – 10 years
Snap Together Model Cars
Inflatable Chairs or Bean Bags
Horses
Craft Sets
Age Appropriate Games
Koosh, Soccer and Beach Balls
Personal Computer Games
Age Appropriate Puzzles
Word Find Books
Crossword Puzzles

11 – 14 years
Crafts
Age Appropriate Books
Remote Cars
CD Players
Gift Certificates for Videos, DVD’s and CD’s
Gift Certificates to Book, Music or Art Stores
Age Appropriate Games
Literature Books
Sport Magazines

15 – 18 years
Boom Boxes or CD Players
Gift Certificates for Videos, DVD’s and CD’s
Gift Certificates to Book, Music or Art Stores
Age Appropriate Games
Literature Books
Sports Magazines

Music for All in English or Spanish
Lullaby Tapes
Storybook Tapes
Sing-a-Long Tapes
Classical
Rock n’ Roll
Blues and Jazz
Relaxing New Age
Holiday Music

Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital
2002 Program Wish List

Gift Certificates: Toys R Us, Kaybee Toys, Fred Meyer, Best Buy, Michael’s Crafts, any video store, bookstore, art supply store or music store.

Art and Craft Supplies: Fuzzy posters, acrylic and fabric paints, child and adult size scissors, finger paint, markers, sketch books, small watercolor sets, complete art sets, crayons, oil pastels, artist quality paintbrushes, modeling clay, colored Sculpey Clay, clay tools, Playdough kits, glitter, metallic shiny paper, origami paper, watercolor and drawing paper, felt pictures with markers sets, bead animal kits, bead necklace/earring kits, seed beads and beading supplies, cross stitching kits, friendship bracelet kits, sand kits, beaded flowers and butterflies kits, tattoo stickers and sticker books, small wooden model kits, construction paper, soap making kits, easy stitching kits, candle making kits, stencils, decoupage kits, painting kits, Kidcraft kits, white cotton t-shirts, rubber molds for crayon and Sculpey Clay, journals, gel pens, non-glue required models, stationary, photo paper and memory card for digital camera, free standing microphone.

Manipulative Toys: Washable plastic or vinyl Infant mobiles, building sets, individual Lego kits and sets, K’nex, puzzles for all ages, Road Mechanix kits by Mattel, Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars, GI Joe Micro Machine, Transformers, ‘Sassy’ infant gift sets, musical toys, any infant toys especially with bright colors and lights and “teen” level manipulative activities.

Dramatic Play: Brio train set and table, police play equipment, Tonka Fire figures, dress up clothing, Fisher Price dolls, baby dolls, Barbies, Barbie clothes and accessories, multicultural dolls, dolls that are pre-teen, Skipper Dolls, spy binoculars, Workman tool sets, medical play or doctor kits, animal and dinosaur sets, felt kids, magnetic kits, Fisher Price farmhouse or garage or house or tree house, play plastic food, food sets and table settings, bubbles and bubble trays, bubble wands, marbles, Sponge Bob items, doll house furniture, magnetic sand table, adaptive equipment for disabled dolls, fingernail polish, hair clips and bows, chapstick, lip gloss.

Learning Materials: Science and nature kits, Star Theater, large picture books, read-along stories on tape, books on tape for older patients, memory games, Woodkin brand dress up dolls and board games.

Books: Books about going to the hospital, cardboard “Chunky” first books, puzzle books, I spy books, pop-up books, memory books, holiday craft projects.

Sporting Equipment: Mountable backboard basketball hoop, portable basketball hoop, basketballs, soccer balls, suction cup basketball hoops and balls, sturdy three wheel trikes, Nerf sport equipment, Nerf Tee-Ball or Golf, beach balls, boxing gloves, Hoberman’s (millennium ball) sphere, foos ball table and balls, Koosh balls, bean bags, ring toss and wrist weights.

Entertainment: Non-violent game cartridges for Nintendo 64, english or spanish DVD and videotapes rated G thru PG13, viewable music CD’s, musical instruments for all ages, children sing along tapes, children tape players, CD’s and portable CD players.

Games: Hand held Gameboys and Gameboy cartridges, hand held video games, playing cards, Phase 10, Dominos, Chinese Checkers, Hungry Hippos, Topple, Guess Who, Sorry, Trouble, Perfection, Skip Bo, UNO, Simon, Connect Four, Life, Jacks & Ball, Candy Land, Lazer Challenge, Don’t Break the Ice, Cootie, Ants in the Pants, Mancala, Othello, Ungame, Sequence, Fisher Price games for younger children and any adult games.

Cooking Supplies: Blender, chocolate chips, cake mixes, Crisco butter sticks, sprinkles, cooking pans of all sizes, wooden spoons, cake pans of all sizes, pot holders and dish towels.

Miscellaneous: Toddler cups, spoons and bowls. Holiday or seasonal decorations, streamers and wrapping paper for kids of all ages. Packaged licorice, sprinkles, beef jerky, cake mixes, brownie mixes.

Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital greatly appreciates donations of toys for our young patients. For health and safety reasons, please note that we are only able to accept new toys in their original packaging. At this time, we are in need of the toys listed above. If you have a new toy that you would like to donate that is not on this list, please contact Jessica Walsh 503.413.2808.

I will copy this to the other thread, too....

Jen

[skrimmy]

I'm in....

[Jennie@ifish]

We will need a large truck or van to store the presents in after the party, until the office is open the next day. Does anyone have any ideas on this?
Do you think a U Haul might loan us one for free?

Any other suggestions?

I don't want to be stuck at Pietro's all night, and it would be nice, if on the way in to Pietro's we could just drop our gifts off in the truck?
Jen

[fishing is life]

how is the pizza ordering going to work? we try to pair up there and order together or is it everyman for himself? by the way i like deluxe pizzas or sausage with anything.

[Miss B Haven]

Greybeard - thanks, I sent Hog an e-mail about this as well. Waiting to hear from Hog or Ripper on the truck and BOXES? :smile:

From Hogs post; "OK, ripper, when you read this make a call to a milwaukie area U-Haul and see if you can get them to donate one of their $19/day local trucks to store and forward presents in. If they won't reserve one anyway and Hog and rip's company will foot the bill"

[fishisabonus]

Wow! I am so excited! I can't wait for the party.

I think the children's hospital is a great idea. My baby Travis was in the hospital on Christmas eve, he was only 3 weeks old at the time. He had a minor surgery on Christmas day... I think we got one small stuffed animal from the hospital. It was really sweet, but compared to the outpouring we received at Dorenbechers....

When Hannah was at Dorenbechers on Easter Sunday, they had the best Easter baskets for all the kids. They knew Hannah liked Harry Potter and her basket was full of Harry Potter stuff. Every day we were there, someone on the staff was giving her something.

I have heard wonderful things about Emanual children's hospital. I know from experience how much those little gifts mean to the patients and their families. The kids at Emanual are just as sick as the kids at Dorenbechers, so I am all for giving back a little of what my family has been given.

Jen, what do you need help with? Let me know, I really want to help. Do you need help delivering the stuff the next day?

Ifish is so great! :smile: :smile: :smile:

[PELICAN II]

Back to the top.

[Hogmaster]

Here's the update from afar:

ripper called U-Haul in OC Monday morning and they directed him to U-Haul HQ where he explained the cause. They are considering donating a rig or at least giving a major discount and are to get back to him, I suppose in a day or two.

We'll hit them up for boxes too, but another great place to do that is the local moving companies. There is one that has a warehouse behind my office. They frequently have a big supply of used ones and I may be able to talk them into "loaning" or donating some. I'll check it out when I'm back next week. (Unless someone comes up with something before then). Would really rather see everyone spend money for gifts rather than buing boxes if we can avoid it! The bring your own box idea is a good one too, maybe not everyone, but bigger boxes would help.

I figure we will be fine with the standard smaller U-Haul truck, even if there are large amounts of presents. Those suckers will hold LOTS of gifts. I like the idea of boxes though, as transportation will be a challenge into the hospital. It occurred to me that if people just drop them off on their way in then someone has to guard the truck all night. I would certainly like to socialize some. Maybe if we go that way I can get some volunteers to take 15 or 20 minute "shifts" of guard duty. Whaddya think? Anybody up for short stints of reception/guard duty?

Jennie, you will have to get up and make the presentation of the gifts to the hospital in the morning. I can hold the loot in the U-haul overnight but probably will be able to use a volunteer or two in the morning to take the gifts in. I'll give ripper a few hours off for this if I haven't sent him to some exotic place like Fargo to do some work, but another couple of bodies might be good. Should actually be fun!?

Jennie, is this for sure that we don't wrap? And who will?

Usually I try to stay bah, humbug about Xmas until after Thanksgiving as a matter of principle, but this is such a great idea it is hard not to feel excited about it!!

3 cheers to Jenn!!!

:cheers:
:cheers:
:cheers:

[Miss B Haven]

Hog - We can take a couple boxes into the Pizza parlor. When they get full run them out to the (locked) truck and grab some empties. That way no one will have to babysit the truck and parking lot (It will be raining - right?). It'll be good excersize for those of us who consume to much Pizza and Cervesa! :sick: :cheers:

I'm wondering about the gift delivery too! Jennie - what did Emanual say about delivery/storage wrapping etc. :whazzup:

[graybeard]

Hogmaster and all:

I volunteer to pull guard duty on the truck for an hour or two and help unload it. :grin: I'm recently retired so I have lots of time. The warm fuzzy feeling from helping needy kids will be even better than catching that 60 lb chinook I've been searching for.
I'm trying to call Jessica from the hospital to find out the details on just how they give the gifts to the kids. I understand why they want gifts that are unwrapped, but I want to find out if they wrap the gifts just before they give them. I'll let you know what I find out. :cheers:

[graybeard]

I just got off the phone with Jessica. The hospital sorts and wraps the gifts. graemlins/applause.gif
They will store the gifts. Jessica is going to talk to her boss and find out if we can deliver to the hospital the night of the party.

Jennie was all over this, and had already emailed Jessica on the subject. I hope I didn't step on your toes by making the call, Jennie. You're the one making it happen, I just wanted to help. :smile:

[ 11-20-2002, 09:40 AM: Message edited by: graybeard ]

[Bounty Hunter]

I'll be there. I just called Jessica at the Children's Hospital because I want to donate some packaged Star Wars action figures that weren't on the list. She said it would be fine because kids would like to receive that kind of toy. Sounds like they would like to receive anything the kids would enjoy. She also said they are careful about determining who's old enough to play with what too.

[norms gone fishing too]

I have to work that day i wish i could be there

[fishisabonus]

Hog,

I can help in the morning with the delivery. How early... remember I have to drive a ways.

[husker]

cannot attend this awesome event... graemlins/berry.gif ...but i will donate to the kids!!..

merry xmas to all the kids

[Jennie@ifish]

Oh Please! Anyone who has a question, please feel absolutely free to call Jessica Walsch at : 503.413.2808. She is wonderfully helpful and it is all of you that make this happen!!!
It's incredible and I am so thankful for everyone's help!
You guys and gals are so awesome!!!
Three cheers!
:cheers:
Jen

[skrimmy]

line bump....back to the top

[ReelMcCoy]

My wife and I will be attending. It will be nice to put a face to the monikers.

See you all there.

[graybeard]

Any word yet if we can deliver the gifts to the hospital on the night of the party?

[fishisabonus]

If anyone wants to donate a gift and cannot attend, let me know and I will try to help out by picking up the toys. I run all over Portland/Vancouver on a daily basis anymore if anyone wants to email me that cannot attend, I will try to coordinate a toy pick up.

[crabbait]

I will be there if I can con a buddy into working my swing shift (looks pretty good).

Back to the top.

[STGRule]

bump up

[fishisabonus]

I am going to work on the bikes... anyone want to contribute let me know... I will check tomorrow to see if I can't get a discount from someone since we are donating them to the hospital.

I will let you know what I find out tomorrow.

[Jennie@ifish]

Wowza! What's been going on???
This was on page three! You guys have been busy posting!
:smile:
To the top!
J

[Jennie@ifish]

Yes, we can deliver the night of the party.

We need names of two or three that will be doing the main delivering, for security purposes.

Dang, I'm hungry... Is it lunchtime yet?

:smile:

[Jennie@ifish]

From Jessica:

"Also I had a request from our Development and Rehab program that they are
interested in receiving smaller 2-wheel bikes with training wheels for
children ages 4-5 if anyone is looking for other donation ideas (it would be
for rehab use not for individual children)."

[Norm]

I can't make it, but I'm sending some gifts via proxy. Have a cold one for me. :cheers:

[crabbait]

Ho, Ho, Ho, its back to the top you go!

[crabbait]

Bump.

[fishisabonus]

Still working on the bikes. I found out that clerks have no authority and know very little. I have the names of the head honches and most will be in on Monday. So I should know more tomorrow.

What I am doing is telling them about the ifish toy drive for Emanual and trying to get the bikes at their cost. Who knows, maybe I will get someone to donante one for free! graemlins/hearton.gif

[crabbait]

Bump.

[Miss B Haven]

to the top!

[Hogmaster]

Here's the latest on the truck.

U-Haul didn't get back to ripper at all in a week. I tried this morning and got the same pushback he got ("I can only take your name and number and somebody will get back to you").

So I wrote an email to U-Haul on the web and explained the situation. It would be nice to know one way or the other if they want to participate or not.

My company will get a truck one way or the other, but after a week of being too busy to even return a call I don't think it will be U-Haul unless they want to "step up".

Jennie, I will be responsible for keeping the gifts overnight at my house under the eye of a complete raccoon family and Maxine the loud barking wonder dog. Thanks, Graybeard and fishisabonus for volunteering drop off duty - It should be fun the next day too!

:cheers:

[fishisabonus]

bump

[skrimmy]

Back to the top

[bentrod]

will try to make it, we know two or three ifisher's and would like to meet more.

back to top

[OceanBlue]

Bumpity Bump.

I still have seats open. Leaving from Aloha at 4:30.

Email if you're interested in a ride.

[Jennie@ifish]

I caught this pesky little thread on the second page!

Bad thread!

Jen

[Hogmaster]

OK, folk, we have a truck!

After giving that one rental organization an opportunity to participate in the provisioning of a truck but being totally ignored by them, a call was made to Penske Truck Rental.

Penske has graciously agreed to participate with my company (gratuitous plug here Jennie) Interactive Northwest, Inc.

Special thank you to Kevin Weigle of Penske who was gracious in considering the request and reasonable in asking only for a small flat fee and insurance coverage for the rental.

In fact, I found all the Penske people I spoke with today to be very friendly and accessible.

Much different than I found with the "other" company, who consistently had an attitude of either "The answer is no, now hurry up and tell me the question" or "Someone will get back to you" but never did in spite of repeated requests to be contacted. This is nothing more that the facts and I have documented the lack of response. Too bad.

So, please consider the fine folks at Penske if you have need for a rental. I am sure you won't be disapointed!

[Jennie@ifish]

Gary--
I think we should keep an e mail list, cuz I posted above that we are delivering the night of the party.
I need names and phone numbers of the people delivering, for security reasons.
Let's just do an e mail list of the people doing the delivery, and keep everyone in the know. Otherwise, all the pertinent info will get buried, like you missed my post. :smile:
Jen

[Miss B Haven]

Jennie - Check your mail!

[ 11-27-2002, 04:44 PM: Message edited by: Miss B Haven ]

[graybeard]

Ditto, Jennie. I emailed you my name and phone number on the 22nd. :grin: Do you want me to send it again?

[Mad Mikey]

Hmm, maybe I'll drift the lower Clack that day since the take out is fairly close to the Pizza place. Anybody wanna freebie? I got room for two and all the stuff. I'm commited unless the NFN gets some rain. First two takers gets it.

[lucky man]

I will be there to meet some people.

[graybeard]

Hogmaster

Should we all bring a box for toys, realizing that some of us may be taking our box home because we'd have to many?

Or, do we want to have a few people bring several boxes? Volunteers?

[graybeard]

Another thought. graemlins/idea.gif

Do we want to have name tags with our moniker on it? It might make it more fun. Thoughts?

[Hogmaster]

Graybeard -

Email me and I will make a pizzamittee list with you, fishisabonus, Jennie, me and whoever else should be on it and we can come up with a few things.

Yeah, name tags would be good, and bringing some (bigger) boxes would be good. Also, a couple banners - one over the truck and one inside would be good. Nothing too fancy but the id'ing of who and what the event is seems good.

Also, we (people going) could probably help Pietros by pre-ordering pizzas as much as possible. That way they will staff appropriately and can probably produce them faster.

Remember, all, this is no-host so if possible you might want to connect with an ifish buddy or two for yer pie order. If not I'm sure that things can work by ordering when you get there, but just looking at ways to make it a smooth evvent for all!

[graybeard]

We should have Miss B Haven Mel :grin: on that pizzamitte also. Anyone else interested?

[Miss B Haven]

Pitzzamitte? :whazzup: - Sounds like the pitz to me! :grin: I'll help anyway I can. Sent you an email (again) Hog! :cheers:
PS - We won't be there till around 7, gotta take care of Farm business before we can leave
PSS- The name tags are a great idea (jsut saw that part- I'm still half asleep). I'll see if I can get some at office depot tomorrow. It's right down the street from me! (I'm sending an email on that Hog)

[ 11-28-2002, 08:09 AM: Message edited by: Miss B Haven ]

[Jennie@ifish]

I'll bring the name tags from ifishstock that weren't used. So cancel that order! :smile:

Jen

[Miss B Haven]

OK - Wow- That was fast, you had that posted before I saw my post! Can you see what I'm typing as I go Jennie? Can you tell when I've been good or bad? :shocked: :grin: :cheers:

[Hogmaster]

It's easy if you have always been... oh well, yep I too am doing the slow awakening over hours of newspaper reading this am. Thinking about how Redbull is slapping the water and hooking a few fish without me this morning! Dang!!

Anyway, I thought the same Graybeard, Mel definitely needs something to do. Let's see, maybe he can buy the pizzamittee barley pops!

[ 11-28-2002, 08:24 AM: Message edited by: Hogmaster ]

[Jennie@ifish]

I heard that at Pietro's you can only order 2 pints of beer per person.
OH NO! What shall I do? :smile:

Actually, I don't drink much, if at all. 2 pints would have me under the table. :smile:

Jen

[Miss B Haven]

Okey Dokey - now there's something I can do! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

[Hogmaster]

Now I am very worried!

What will crabbait do???? :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

:grin: :grin: :grin:

PS - Looks like we're pushing 200 by the poll! Pietros is going to love us!

[ 11-28-2002, 08:32 AM: Message edited by: Hogmaster ]

[Miss B Haven]

What good Gov. Employees always do. Absolutley Nuttin! :shocked: :wink: :grin: :tongue:
OK - I'm awake- gotta go see how Miss B is this AM and get the Sturg gear all laid out for the 7th! :smile: :cheers:

[graybeard]

Reminder:

If you can't attend the Christmas Party, but want to donate a gift to the kids at Emanuel Childrens Hospital... post it here and we'll see if we can get someone from your area to deliver it to the party.

Christmas smiles for needy kids. graemlins/hearton.gif

[skrimmy]

Bump.....back to the top.

And for those of you attending, who live anywhere close to Tigard and haven't yet shopped......Toys R Us is open late for the holidays, and easy to navigate after 8PM! Went about 8:30 tonight and we had the store darned near to ourselves! See you at the party.

[The Fishing Geek]

*punt*

[Jennie@ifish]

You can always also donate via the phone to Jessica. She is accepting financial donations. Just tell her it's from ifish.net.

Jessica at Emanuel: 503.413.2808

[The Fishing Geek]

Dang, I incorrectly figured that this was going to be held at a location further from me than my own stomping grounds. Count me in, although the four of us might be incognito. Guess that means that I'll have to leave the pocket protector at home to complete the deception.

[blacktail]

btt

[big n bright]

SlaminSalmon and My self will be attending with our Family's also, I hope there's enough room for everyone sound like a whole lot of Ifishers will be mobbing Pietros's

Ifishers + Toys = Lots of happy Children

See ya all there
Big n Bright (Bobby)

[Jennie@ifish]

Don't forget! I just changed the topic name, hee hee hee...

And Posh? You better be there!
:smile:

Jen

[KingFisher85]

just to let you all know, little old mikey AKA kingfisher85 is going to be there.

[Trick]

I plan on attending with my wife and three kids.

Jen, do I need to email also?

Thanks

[Jennie@ifish]

Nope!
Just show up and eat PIZZA! :smile:

Jen

[PapaHog]

Jen
I will be there around 7:00pm.

I need hat and decals.
Hog

[PapaHog]

bump

[MADWIZERD]

does any body have an address so i can map quest it?

[crabbait]

I'll be there. Hog, watch your beer........... :cheers:

[Spoiled Daddy]

Back to the top!

One more from the Sunny Central Oregon Coast will be there! :grin:

Spoiled Daddy

[Pete]

Pietro's Pizza is at 10300 SE Main in Milwaukie, just off of 99E.

http://www.ifish.net/uploads/042707336.jpg

MapQuest Link (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&address=10300+SE+Main&city=Milwaukie&state=Or&zipcode=97222&homesubmit.x=0&homesubmit.y=0)

[ 12-04-2002, 04:46 PM: Message edited by: Pete ]

[Slow Roll]

Stacey and I will be attending also, at least for a little while.

Look forward to seeing everyone there.

We just moved so I will bring a bunch of boxes with me to pack the toys in if they are needed.

Paul B.

[CATCH AND EAT]

Okay, looks like I will be there. Had to get clearance from flight control. She's Christmas Shopping with the wee one and the other two are at church. That leaves me watching TV or coming to the party. Party sounds like much more fun.

This is a great idea folks. Way to go Jen.

[The Fishing Geek]

Here's the instructions in text for those so inclined.

I don't care how you get to McLoughlin Blvd or which direction you will be going on it. Just GET ONTO McLOUGHLIN BLVD. The light you will be turning East on (West would dump you into the Willamette) is Harrison Street. Harrison runs between a Texaco station and Reliable Credit. You will head East on Harrison for one block and reach a stop sign. Turn LEFT (North) at the stop sign. Continue down this road for a quarter to a half mile and Pietros is on your right. Big red and white building.

There. Easy enough. If you can get onto McLoughlin you can get to Pietros. It's in scenic downtown Milwaukie (chuckle).

[Tanner]

The answer may be in this thread but I don't have time to go through the whole thing.

Is this a kid friendly event? If it is I will be there with my wife and two sons. If not, sorry I can't make it.

[fishbait]

Unable to attend, but I have purchased my gift and will be delevering it to that smack talking no fish catching breakfast eating Mel of the Miss B not catching tonight after work and he has offered to take it with him.

[Miss B Haven]

Tanner - Bring the Family and join us! This is kid and wife friendly. Not so sure you should bring either on the Sturg trip though! :grin:

[Jennie@ifish]

By all means, bring the kids! This is a kids for kids thing too!

Even us big kids...

Jen

[Tanner]

We'll be there. 4 of us.

[WheresMyBobber]

First I didn't know if I'd be working that night.....then it looked like I would have to work......now, I don't have to work!

Count us in for 2. :smile:

[crabbait]

Stopped at Freddie's today to buy gifts. They are offering 10% off all Mattel toys when you buy three, supposedly limited to three per purchase. I explained that the toys were for the kids at Emanuel Children's Hospital and they took the 10% off the whole pile!

Thanks, Fred Meyer's! :grin:

[Fast Water]

I'll be there!

:cheers:

[Jennie@ifish]

This is going to be so fun!

Tomorrow... tomorrow... bring presents, tomorrow... it's only a dayyyyy awayyyyyyyyyyy

Too many "float specials" for me. :smile:

Jen

[NoLuck]

time still 5:00 P.M. ? Presents to be wrapped or unwrapped???????? :cheers:

[NoLuck]

no need to answer, I found the Christmas Page.........Bobby

[Pete]

No Luck ... It's scheduled for 6:00 to 9:00.

Link to Main Kid's Christmas Pizza Feed page (http://www.ifish.net/kidschristmas.html)

http://www.ifish.net/uploads/042707336.jpg

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

[Pilar]

I'm guessing a 40 minute commute and I'll be there about 17:40.

Ifish gives a whole new meaning to 'family' get togethers ...........

Happy Holidays.

[graybeard]

The last I heard, the hours had been expanded from 6:00 pm til 11:00 pm. right?

[5-Cents]

I'm so excited for these kids! I loaded up today at Fred Meyer's... I hope we have a huge truck! :grin:

:cheers:

[ragjr]

I'll be there with girlfriend and 1 kid.

[The Fishing Geek]

You're going, right?

[O'City Fisherman]

Greybeard,
You are correct. I have everything set up for 6 until 11 PM(closing). There is plenty of room to park a few trucks just outside the doors to load up with toys..

I called the Pizza Parlor last night and everything is set up.. Remember that this is very kid friendly place. They have a new arcaid full of games and plenty of help to give us all the pizza and drinks that we will need..

After looking at the results of the poles we are looking at just under 200 people. This is great. The place with hold 242 so basicly we will have the entire place to ourselves....

See you all there. I will try to be there around 5 tonight...

[Hogmaster]

The truck is small. On purpose! I want to have to tie toys to the top! Sounds like we are going to have a great turnout!

One more time as a few reminders:

Look to the home page link for suggestions on gifts.

Unwrapped

Bring family and friends! You lurkers are welcome too!

If you are coming as a group, you might want to call Pietros early and have them pre-make a pie for faster service. If not, don't worry, you can meet friends there and/or order a personal sized pizza when you get there.

Remember the ifish for kids 20% discount when you order!

Seeya all there!

:cheers:

[Pete]

O'City F ... the count is up to 247 on the poll ... but I'm sure that's merely an estimate as some decisions will have changed. It also seems likely that not everyone will show up at once ... but it sure will be a great party! And the Emanuel Kids should have a little brighter Christmas for our efforts. graemlins/applause.gif

If you want to call ahead for your pie: 503.659.7770

[ 12-04-2002, 07:22 AM: Message edited by: Pete ]

[Eric W.]

A nice short cut: Go up Willamette river, take Johnson Creek (Only if you have a sled) and go up creek till you see pizza place. :grin: :grin: :grin:

only 1/2 mile walk from creek - no morage available :rolleyes:

[ 12-04-2002, 07:23 AM: Message edited by: Eric W. ]

[Miss B Haven]

Hey- after that rain last night- I think I can get Miss B up Johnson creek. Course- I don't have a paddle. :grin:

[The Fishing Geek]

Just watch for the barge and auto carrier traffic on Johnson Creek. They've got the right-of-way.

[slamin salmon]

For the yes vote vrs the people in party. My fishing partner and I are bringing our wives. Some ifishers my be bring the whole family. mike :cool:

[Hogmaster]

OK, I got nervous all!

I called the nice folks at Penske and they enlarged the truck for us! Next time you need a truck RENT PENSKE!!!!!!!!!! (http://www.pensketruckleasing.com/?SMIDENTITY=NO)

Please come one and all, whether you voted that you would attend or not. There is no reservation requirement! We will have enough firemen on board to watch the doors!

:cheers:

[graybeard]

Hogmaster,

You da Man!! graemlins/applause.gif

:cheers:

[husker]

how long will the bash go on for?...i have volleyball tournment game to play and would like a chance to show up later in the evening

[graybeard]

Husker, they close at 11:00 pm :cheers:

[Miss B Haven]

husker - Ron - check your e-mail :grin:

[fishing is life]

i did not know about Penske truck rental. i know now and will be giving them my business in the future. way to go Hogmaster.

[OceanBlue]

I can't wait! Since I'm also bearing gifts from Baitboy and Norm, I feel a little like Santa myself.

Oh... and the bonus is that I have a great excuse to blow the diet and eat PIZZA!

:grin: :cheers:

[drifter]

Will there be name tags available so we can identify each other? I will be glad to stop by office depot if necessary? Drifter.

[Miss B Haven]

drifter- it's covered - thanks :grin:

[graybeard]

Jennie said she had the name tags covered. Has some left over from Ifishstock. :cheers:

[The Fishing Geek]

How do we prove that we are who we say we are?

I mean yeah, my 6'3" self isn't going to pass for Roy but I could still show up and say I'm a lurker.

Before you comment I'll add that my shirt doesn't have pockets so I won't have a protector with me.

[WaterDog]

TFG, you’ll be the one with the roll of tums in your pocket just like me. :rolleyes:

[Fishalot]

Looks like the family and I will be showing up tonight, I sure hope people can hold their language tonight. If not it will be a short visit :depressed: for the Gollehon's. Looking forward to meeting all of you.

Fishalot

[FishinMission]

Holy cow...I wasn't paying attention. Got a dinner date with Jan and an outta towner from her parent company...but will try to swing by on my way home.

For those of you coming from the west side....

After traffic hours...come in on the Sunset, cross the Ross Island bridge...exit on the east end onto McLoughlin Blvd. Follow McLoughlin south til you get to the first light in Milwaukie...Harrison..I think. Left on Harrison to the stop sign, then left on Main St. Pietro's is about 200 yds on your right.

Traffic hours...Wait til after traffic hours...and use the directions above.

That's the easiest way I know, and most direct.

Hope to see you there.

Mark

[Smily]

Howdy all, Got the okay from wifey and we'll all be making it. There's 1 more family and we'll be there early and leaveing early as well. See you.

:smile: Smily :smile:

[Fishplay]

I"M IN WAHHOOOOO!
I just couldn't stand missing this thing. As the thought of calling in a credit card donation neared It just got too tuff for me. I requested last minute time off, explaining the toy drive to my boss. He just laughed and said " How can I say no to that......besides you are one month away from maxing your Personal Time Account (480hrs) go and have FUN"
I'm off to do the shopping........see you all there! :cheers:

[RichH]

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :grin:

[crabbait]

See ya there!

[MADWIZERD]

ok i got 2 different addresses off this thread

1)Pietro's Pizza Restaurants Milwaukie
10300 SE Main
Milwaukie, Oregon
(503) 659-7770

2)Pietro's Pizza is at 13000 SE Main in Milwaukie, just off of 99E

so which one is it??

is this the one just off hwy224 and 99e??

[Pete]

10300

[Hogmaster]

wiz -

Pete has the number, and it is the one just off 99 near 224.

Gotta get a truck now!

Seeya!!!

[MADWIZERD]

got it thanks ,see ya

[Hell-B]

Some of us have to work. :depressed:

[CATCH AND EAT]

Hey Waterdog, you want a preview of the BATON so you can clear a spot in your trophy case? :wink: Lookin forward to meeting all of you. See ya there.

[The Fishing Geek]

Originally posted by WaterDog:
TFG, you’ll be the one with the roll of tums in your pocket just like me. :rolleyes: <font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">So many openings for a joke here, but this is a family site so I'll just sit here snickering.

[Hogmaster]

TFG -

We will still know you by the propeeler attached to yer beanie!

Signed,

Bernie Buckle

[The Fishing Geek]

...and I'll know it's you if you spill your beer and 30 seconds later you reach for the cup to try and keep it from spilling. Nice reflexes.

Better yet, I'll just follow the trail of stuff blowing out of the back of your rig. :grin: