Albacore Anonymous Meeting

OceanBlue · 01-07-2003, 01:14 PM

Alright my tuna-aflicted salty maties...

You wanted it, you got it. Miss B Haven (Mel) managed to reserve half of a restaurant for us! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Date: 1/17/03

Time: 6pm to

Why: Because we can get enough of tuna talk! We're not trying to recover. We're just trying to get through the "off" season!

Where: Dancing Dragon
1940 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, OR
503-640-4510

Directions: From Hwy 26, exit at Shute Rd/Helvetia exit. Proceed South on Shute Rd.
Turn Right (West) on Cornell Rd. (approx. 2 mi)
Dancing Dragon will be on the left (approx. 1 mi)

Those directions sound right Mel?

Corrirod - you're gonna bring a mock-up of that shirt, right?

Everyone - Mel needs a count, so please RSVP here. (you lurkers are welcome, too... but we can't guaranty you a seat unless you log in and respond

)

Bring your pictures, sample gear, stories, hearty appetites & $$ because the Dancing Dragon serves up a mighty good meal, but they don't take B.S.

[ 01-07-2003, 02:18 PM: Message edited by: Pilar's Mate ]

Pilar · 01-07-2003, 01:30 PM

Alrighty then .. it's in the book. What kind of restaurant? Chinese? Can we order fish?

:grin:

OceanBlue · 01-07-2003, 01:32 PM

Chinese.

Hint: The Princess Shrimp is AWESOME! (fried shrimp in a sweet/spicy garlic sauce - mmmm!)

Miss B Haven · 01-07-2003, 02:37 PM

Pilar- I'm sure they have some kind of fish there, probably deep fried whole with the eyes up and still lookin at ya! :grin:
Maybe we could take over the entire Japanese restraunt in Hillsboro one of these meetings! Now there's some good fish (Tuna Sushi and Saki, yumm)! Not one of your AA meetings on a budget though.

I might try to sneak in some special snacks on the 17th if there's any left. Hmmm.... I'm hungry!

Popeye · 01-07-2003, 02:44 PM

Gotta talk to the missus, but I'm going to try to make it!

Threemuch · 01-07-2003, 02:51 PM

I am in!

OceanBlue · 01-07-2003, 02:55 PM

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So far we have:

Mel
Pilar & Mate
Popeye (I'm thinking positive here)
Threemuch

Mr. Fisherman has to come since he specifically requested a Friday night.

Others? Be sure to let us know if you're bringing someone with you, too.

Popeye · 01-07-2003, 03:47 PM

Just got home....Popeye & Julie Rose are in! Anyone know of a good hotel nearby?

Miss B Haven · 01-07-2003, 03:55 PM

Popeye - There's several REAL close to the restraunt (it's almost next to the Hillsboro Airport and the High tech Corridor). :smile: Are you after just a good close room (Business Type) or do you want a REALLY nice room (like downtown PDX at the Alexis on the waterfront?

[ 01-08-2003, 07:34 AM: Message edited by: Miss B Haven ]

Popeye · 01-07-2003, 04:56 PM

Mel.
Just a nice, real close room

fishwhenican · 01-07-2003, 05:03 PM

can't make this one :depressed:

kenai · 01-07-2003, 05:09 PM

I'm in.

WP · 01-07-2003, 08:27 PM

I will try! Have to get some work time off though :depressed: I do want two shirts, two hats and a flag! Will try to bring the most wonderful mate in the world (no offense!).
WP

corrirod · 01-07-2003, 09:18 PM

I'm in! I'll try to have some samples by then but not sure yet.

Mr. Fisherman · 01-07-2003, 11:02 PM

I would love to, but, we just had a death in the family. I'll let you know if I am able to attend once I know what the arrangements are going to be.

Fishplay · 01-08-2003, 03:49 AM

Count me In!! Thanks for the Friday night scheduling.

fish assassin · 01-08-2003, 06:15 AM

Hey WP,

What are you doing taking MY wife to the AA meeting?

-assAssin-

Myles · 01-08-2003, 06:30 AM

Well I guess if some are willing to drive half way accross the state I can make the three mile trek.
uuummmmm shrimp
count me in

myles

wak'm&stak'm · 01-08-2003, 07:01 AM

Sounds good....8ball, RJ and I will be there it sounds like.... Thanks

OceanBlue · 01-08-2003, 07:21 AM

Popeye: so glad you and Julie Rose (the original) are going to make it!

Here is a link to area Hotels. Cavanaughs is the absolute closest, but other may be a little nicer - definitely newer . Hotels

And the count continues:

Mel (is Tuni coming?)
Pilar & Mate
Popeye & Julie Rose
Threemuch
Kenai
WP & Mate (?) - I'll even ignore the comment about best mate.... :grin:
Corrirod (& Mrs. Corrirod?)
Fishplay
Myles
Wak'm
RJ
8Ball
Mr. Fisherman - Hopefully (sorry to hear about the tragedy - this year isn't starting out all that great, eh? :depressed: )

Pete · 01-08-2003, 08:58 AM

Permission to come aboard, sir? :grin:

WP · 01-08-2003, 09:09 AM

WP chuckles...all is in the eye of the beholder!

WP

OceanBlue · 01-08-2003, 10:01 AM

Pete: Of course!

WP: yes, and you best beholdin' her.

skein · 01-08-2003, 10:07 AM

Well, I guess I need to take the little woman to dinner *somewhere* that Friday night, so it might as well be the Dancing Dragon.

Add Skein and the missus.

This should be better than the first one I went to. If I remember, Pilar, Ugly Green, and I think Corrirod were actually OUT THERE while we were cloistered around the table TALKING about it. They came in late, tired, dirty, but not bloody. Maybe this time they'll be there for the whole show.

Do we wear our Mustang suits, or is casual attire okay?

Skein

Gregotis98 · 01-08-2003, 10:53 AM

I'm in!

Miss B Haven · 01-08-2003, 12:26 PM

skein - I think old, used to be white but are now TUNA blood red t-shirts are the appropo attire for the evening (so yes-it's formal :grin: ).

PS- I might be late, I called UG and he said the SST will be up to 60 deg that day!

OceanBlue · 01-08-2003, 12:36 PM

Updated list:

Mel (is Tuni coming?)
Pilar & Mate
Popeye & Julie Rose
Threemuch
Kenai
WP & Mate
Corrirod (& Mrs. Corrirod?)
Fishplay
Myles
Wak'm
RJ
8Ball
Mr. Fisherman - Hopefully
Pete
Skein & Mrs. Skein (we want to see you in matching mustang suits)
Gregotis (& Mate? - hey - You could look at houses out this way!)
Blubeast (& maybe Mrs. Blubeast)
Uglygreen and Mrs. Uglygreen (Really, Brad, we need to find a better name for her!)

Wow! Miss B - maybe you'd better call DD and get the WHOLE restaurant!

[ 01-08-2003, 01:37 PM: Message edited by: Pilar's Mate ]

Fishplay · 01-08-2003, 01:05 PM

This is going to be great! Please someone bring some gear. Pilars pics were good but I'm definately a hands on type.
I'm still a Tuna Virgin but I got a feeling I may be coming of age this summer! :grin:

bait boy · 01-08-2003, 01:21 PM

I am tentatively scheduled to come. I will bring the gear I got off ebay so you can judge quality....

maybe MR.F will let me borrow the nice shiny new handlines he inherited.

OceanBlue · 01-08-2003, 01:32 PM

Fishplay: Bring the stuff and we'll walk you through making it. By the time you leave, you should be ready to fish.

Bait Boy: Excellent. We hope you'll make it.

edsr · 01-08-2003, 01:38 PM

Request permission to come aboard.

I have never seen a cedar tuna plug, hand lines, fishtraps etc. would anyone volunteer to bring a few of these things to show a newbie?

edsr

Miss B Haven · 01-08-2003, 02:03 PM

I'll bring handlines and some gear. Somebody has to volunteer to be Charlie though so we can demonstrate the fine art of swinging 'em over the rail! :grin:

Threemuch · 01-08-2003, 02:54 PM

I will bring my lure bags, cedar plugs, broomtails, TCF 100s, etc. and fishtraps.
KB

OceanBlue · 01-08-2003, 03:12 PM

edsr, you're in!

Miss B - I'll volunteer John to be the tuna - then we can practice bringing a bluefin over the rail! :grin: :grin:

CrazyFish · 01-08-2003, 03:34 PM

I'm going to try to get it scheduled in.

2002 was my first year after halibut and I did great, but I've never been after tuna so I think that it is about time.
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I've heard alot about tuna fishing and have to try it.

P.S. I'm stepping up to aa bigger boat this year. :smile:

El Shaddai · 01-08-2003, 06:52 PM

Count myself and Booja1 in!

blubeast · 01-08-2003, 11:07 PM

Count me in too. Gotta come and get my fix. I'll try again to bring my wife... but cannot commit for her yet.

Thanks for your efforts in organizing this.

Uglygreen · 01-08-2003, 11:54 PM

Hey Skein...

If I remember risht Rod caught a fish (last of the season) that day... don't lump him in with the rest of us loosers.

Count me and Mrs Uglygreen in.

UG

fish assassin · 01-09-2003, 06:28 AM

My wife and I will be there and possibly by 19yo son (that
would be sharkbait)

Sea ya,
-assAssin-

Pilar · 01-09-2003, 07:23 AM

Wow!

Do we need a clubhouse or what?

What's Depoe bay launch parking lot going to look like say July 19?

I'll bring a few of my favorite things and something that Keta put me on to. Tuna fishing may take on a whole new look next summer. Something for those fish in sub 60 degree water that are down deep and not rising to the surface to thrash the feathers and plugs.

Anyone who wants to learn to tie gear or talk fishin', look me up at the party.

OceanBlue · 01-09-2003, 12:24 PM

Update!

Mel & Capt. Tuni
Pilar & Mate
Popeye & Julie Rose
Threemuch
Kenai
WP & Mate
Corrirod (& Mrs. Corrirod?)
Fishplay
Myles
Wak'm
RJ
8Ball
edsr
Pete
Skein & Mrs. Skein
Gregotis (& Mate?)
Blubeast (& Mrs. Blubeast?)
Uglygreen and Mrs. Uglygreen
El Shaddai
Booja1
Fish AssAssin & Mrs. FA
Sharkbait?
Baitboy?
Crazyfish?
Mr. Fisherman?

Waaaaahoooooo! This is gonna be almost as fun a tuna fishing!

Master Baiter · 01-09-2003, 03:36 PM

Save some left overs, I'll be passing through on Feb. 7!

Drifty · 01-09-2003, 09:33 PM

Put my name down with a ? I'm sure going to try and make it.

id. painter · 01-09-2003, 11:06 PM

I cant make it to your state for this meeting,but ill surely be there in spirit. id. p.

OceanBlue · 01-10-2003, 06:36 AM

Sure thing, Drifty!

MB - (gosh, I just love that name!) Perhaps we should hold our Feb meeting on the 7th! Where's your final destination? How long will you be in the area? It would be fantastic to have a visitor from far-away lands - even if those lands ARE California. (I claim ribbing rights as I'm an escapee myself :grin: )

Master Baiter · 01-10-2003, 08:03 AM

PM,

I am tentatively planning to attend a stream design symposium up in Stevenson, WA from Feb 4 (Tue) thru Feb 7 (Fri-noon) and was just going to mosey my way back and take in some sites and or company along the way. Hope to do some river fishing somewhere along the way! It would be great to get together with anyone available Friday afternoon/evening.

Sincerely,

Thomas

OceanBlue · 01-10-2003, 01:49 PM

MB - Be sure to post when you've got your trip locked down. Perhaps we'll do an AA meeting on the 7th. Get you fishing sturgies or something.

Maybe we'll have a flat ocean and 60 degree water and we'll all go for tuna!
:shocked:

Miss B Haven · 01-10-2003, 04:06 PM

Jen - STOP TEASING US! :grin:

MB- just "mosey" all the way down the coast on 101. You must cross or at least get near 50 steelhead stream tween Astoria and the border. Sounds like it could take at least a month to get home! Thats not counting the 2 weeks of early season TUNA fishing Jen is arranging with Mama Natural of course! Wooohoo - that would be some El Nino!

Master Baiter · 01-11-2003, 07:19 AM

Will do, I have to commit next week and the extra incentive of meeting some new folks makes it even more appealing! I'll be watching the reports, I was thinking about heading down through Corvallis but sturgeon fishing sounds really good too! I will have to make sure I bring a varirty of gear just in case. I thought about bringing the DB but that would slow me down too much and not very useful by myself.

Mr.Kitch'nPass · 01-11-2003, 10:10 AM

Yes, I will also be a 1st timer but im bringing a pen and paper to take notes. :grin: I will also bring Mrs Kitch'npass.

OceanBlue · 01-11-2003, 06:02 PM

Wow. The list is getting long, so I'm just gonna add the new RSVPs here. Mel - You'll need to add the count above to this one.

Mr. Kitch'nPass (& Mrs. Kitch'n?)
Drifty?

Keta: Nothin' firm for Feb, but if MB can make it on the 7th and you'll be up, we'll definitely plan a get-to-gether. After all, it's the hospitable thing to do, right? :grin: Shoot, if we can't get out on big blue, at least we can TALK about it.

Mel - Now, now! I bet you can handle a little teasing, can'tcha? Oh, I'm sorry. Lots of topics might be okay, but not the almighty tuna! [img]graemlins/icon_argue.gif[/img]

I'll try and watch that one :grin:

Can't wait until next Friday!

Oh and if I've missed anyone, PLEASE let us know! The thread is a long one and I'm usually multitasking - which seems to be a talent that is waning these days!

PM out.

[ 01-11-2003, 07:04 PM: Message edited by: Pilar's Mate ]

RJ · 01-11-2003, 08:27 PM

[ 01-12-2003, 07:35 PM: Message edited by: RJ ]

Drifty · 01-11-2003, 09:29 PM

Pilar's Mate,

You can take the ? off the end of my name I'll be there.

Drifty

01-11-2003, 11:19 PM

I might have to be in Salem again in Feb :smile:
Is the 7th firm? Where is the meeting going to be at? I'll bring up extra duct tape so my mom will behave when I am at the meeting.

Gregotis98 · 01-12-2003, 10:12 AM

The mate will be there too.

Hook'd · 01-13-2003, 02:47 PM

This sounds great. I will be there. Thanks for putting this together.
Terry

Bobber Down · 01-13-2003, 08:02 PM

Man this is the one not to miss. There is no way I can make this one although. I've been watching everyone post and it would be very nice to meet everyone. I'll try and make the next one. I fished these bullets 36 days this last summer, so I was really looking foward to swaping sea stories. When the shirts, flag are done I would like to order.............Bobber Down

Capin' Dan · 01-13-2003, 08:37 PM

Capn' Dan will be there hopefully with baitboy and Mr. Fisherman

blubeast · 01-14-2003, 06:49 AM

Looks like Mrs. Blubeast will be coming after all... so Jennifer, pls up your count.

Thanks.

OceanBlue · 01-14-2003, 08:16 AM

Hehehe! I have to tell you a funny story...

Someone left a gift in my office. It is a framed picture of "Charlie Tuna". The frame has "LOVE" stamped all around the edges. SOOO cute! The guys thought they were playing a "joke" on me. But it backfired, 'cuz I love it!

I'm posting the whole list 'cuz there are a bunch of confirmations where there were ?'s

Boy! I can hardly wait!

Mel & Capt. Tuni
Pilar & Mate
Popeye & Julie Rose
Threemuch
Kenai
WP & Mate
Corrirod (& Mrs. Corrirod?)
Fishplay
Myles
Wak'm
RJ
8Ball
edsr
Pete
Skein & Mrs. Skein
Gregotis & Mate
Blubeast & Mrs. Blubeast
Uglygreen and Mrs. Uglygreen
El Shaddai
Booja1
Fish AssAssin & Mrs. FA
Mr. Kitch'nPass (& Mrs. Kitch'n?)
Drifty
Denniscrane & Mrs. Denniscrane
Hook'd
Capin' Dan
Sharkbait?
Baitboy?
Crazyfish?
Mr. Fisherman?

Bobberdown - THIRTY SIX days? Did we have that many days that were fishable last season? :whazzup: Seems like many of the days we could have gone (due to schedules, etc.) weren't fishable... :depressed: Okay so I'm

with envy.

Hey, pencil in Feb 7 for the next meeting. Not sure yet, but might as well save the date.

If I've missed anyone, please accept my apologies in advance and holler at me. [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img]