Should We Postpone TA Meeting?

Popeye · 03-13-2003, 08:15 AM

Just got off the phone with Mark Mc, and I think we need to make a decision ASAP, like 11:00 so that we can e-mail, phone all... so that reservations can be cancelled without penalty. The weather is going to be atrocious for BBQ etc.
PLEASE RESPOND AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE
:depressed: :depressed: :depressed:

[ 03-13-2003, 09:18 AM: Message edited by: Popeye ]

skein · 03-13-2003, 08:20 AM

Yeah, I think so. Lots of reasons why, none of which have anything to do with wimping out - just common sense.

I won't leave anyone hanging, so Rod or Edsr, if you're still gonna come down, I'll come over. Otherwise, probably not.

Skein

OceanBlue · 03-13-2003, 08:30 AM

Can we not take over the brewery?

Popeye · 03-13-2003, 08:31 AM

Skein...I should have added that I'll probably be on the boat, if anyone shows up. Just can't see RV'n it

Hawg Hunter · 03-13-2003, 08:35 AM

Popeye,
I have been wandering the same thing. Every weather forecast I have seen looks bad for this weekend. As anyone seen a long term forecast for the following weekend? If we cancel, we need to probably do it before this afternoon. I don't know what the RV offices policy is on cancelations. Just let me know.

Mr. Fisherman · 03-13-2003, 08:39 AM

With the predictions and sat images the crew and I are likley to pass and conserve our limited funds and vacation days for more productive conditions. I was sure looking forward to the gathering. Durned early season weather

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Mark Mc · 03-13-2003, 08:41 AM

Jenny, we could certainly transform this thing into an inside event. The concern is that so much of the appeal was the combination of outside events: bringing boats, crabbing, cooking crab, barbeque'ing, standing around outside smelling the cooking fish-stuff, etc. Plus the folks bringing kids probably feel that these outdoor activities are what really makes it worthwhile for their kids. If it turns into an inside-only, we lose all that, and some folks would certainly cancel. Not that I would mind one bit being stuck in the Rogue...

OceanBlue · 03-13-2003, 08:50 AM

Mark Mc: Who's Jenny? :tongue:

Well, remember why you guys started this in the first place? You wanted to hold a mid-valley TA meeting, right? Newport location was originally suggested for a small gathering of "locals" on Popeye's boat. Then the chinook opener was announced and everyone got excited about going fishing. It grew and grew and grew from there.

So, if folks from out of the area don't want to come down because there's no fishing opportunity, then maybe that's okay. Maybe you guys still hold your "mid-valley" TA meeting and we plan a big salty event for when the ocean is happy.

Just my $.02

corrirod · 03-13-2003, 08:53 AM

As much as I hate it, we should probably reschedule. :depressed:

edsr · 03-13-2003, 09:22 AM

Wet and miserable fishing is O.K. but with little or no possibility to fish would mean just wet and miserable.

My vote would be for a new date.

A meeting which is directed to indoor pursuits only could be scheduled, main emphasis on the indoor aspects, outdoor weather permitting. In that case the facilities scheduled would be different than those set for the Sat. A different kettle of fish altogether, all good but different.

Dam, I was looking forward to it!

Best wishes ,
edsr

Mark Mc · 03-13-2003, 09:23 AM

TTT...

Sorry "Jen", yea you're way too tough to be a "Jenny."

If I think just of myself on this, then I don't mind the weather, cramming into Bruce's boat, or where-ever. But thinking about the group and the anticipated activities, I don't think it will go over very well. So on that latter note, I vote to re-schedule. Of course there's always the chance that the weather smacks us again, but those are the breaks.

03-13-2003, 09:27 AM

Yes.
I could make it over in a few weeks.

Re:Play · 03-13-2003, 10:13 AM

Here is the latest NWS forecast for the central Oregon Coast and the Marine Forecast.

I have gone from planning to bring my boat, to planning to bring my camper, to planning to motel, and now am close to planning to attend the next meeting. If we are voting, I vote to reschedule. thanks

CENTRAL OREGON COAST-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LINCOLN
CITY...NEWPORT...YACHATS...FLORENCE...CORRECTED
943 AM PST THU MAR 13 2003

...HIGH WIND WARNING TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY TODAY...

.TODAY...VERY WINDY. RAIN...HEAVY AT TIMES. HIGHS 55 TO 60. SOUTH
WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 75 MPH AT COASTAL HEADLANDS AND 65
MPH IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES...EASING IN THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT...VERY WINDY. RAIN AT TIMES IN THE EVENING...THEN SHOWERS
LATE. LOWS AROUND 50. SOUTH WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS 40 TO 50
MPH ALONG COASTAL HEADLANDS.
.FRIDAY...BREEZY. SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 30
MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST LATE.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...VERY WINDY. RAIN AT TIMES. LOWS IN THE MID 40S TO
LOWER 50S. SOUTH WINDS 35 TO 45 MPH WITH POSSIBLE GUSTS 70 TO 80
MPH...STRONGEST NEAR THE SHORE.
.SATURDAY...WINDY. SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WINDS
25 TO 35 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...WINDY. RAIN LIKELY. LOWS AROUND 45.
.SUNDAY...SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS 50 TO 55.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...SHOWERS LIKELY. LOWS AROUND 45.
.MONDAY...SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS 50 TO 55.
.MONDAY NIGHT...RAIN LIKELY. LOWS AROUND 40.
.TUESDAY...RAIN LIKELY. HIGHS 50 TO 55.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...RAIN LIKELY. LOWS AROUND 40.
.WEDNESDAY...RAIN LIKELY. HIGHS AROUND 55.

COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE SHOALWATER WASHINGTON TO FLORENCE OREGON
AND WESTWARD 60 NM...UPDATED FOR HIGHER SEAS THIS MORNING
945 AM PST THU MAR 13 2003

...STORM WARNING THIS MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY TODAY...

.TODAY...S WIND 50 KT...EASING TO 40 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. COMBINED
SEAS 25 TO 35 FT THIS MORNING...SUBSIDING TO 20 TO 25 FT THIS
AFTERNOON. DOMINANT PERIOD 10 SECONDS. RAIN.
.TONIGHT...S WIND 35 KT. COMBINED SEAS 20 FT. DOMINANT PERIOD 10
SECONDS. RAIN TURNING TO SHOWERS
.FRI...S WIND 35 KT. COMBINED SEAS 17 FT. DOMINANT PERIOD 10
SECONDS. SHOWERS.
.FRI NIGHT...S WIND 50 KT. COMBINED SEAS BUILDING TO 25 FT. RAIN.
.SAT...SW WIND 30 KT IN THE MORNING...EASING TO 20 KT. WIND WAVES
7 FT. SW SWELL 25 FT...SUBSIDING TO 18 FT. SHOWERS.
.SUN...SW WIND 25 KT...EASING TO 20 KT EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.
WIND WAVES 5 FT. W SWELL 15 FT.
.MON...SW WIND 20 KT...BECOMING S 30 KT EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.
WIND WAVES 4 FT. W SWELL 15 FT.

Mark Mc · 03-13-2003, 10:33 AM

OK everyone. The planning committe has just decided to pull the plug on the formal event. So the parking lot / camper / BBQ gathering is CANCELLED. Formal event to be re-scheduled later.

BACKUP PLAN FOR SATURDAY: Some of us are keeping our hotel / overnight plans. Marty & I (& probably a few others) will be at the Rogue Brewery on the restaurant side (hang a right atop the stairs) from 4 to 6 pm on Saturday for beer & chat. We'll then order dinner ~ 6. So if anyone would like to join us please do. We are saving the photo & name-game contests, gear demonstrations, etc. for the next time. Also, Popeye (Bruce) will be on his boat (Julie Rose III) making sure it doesn't break free from the dock. He says "drop on in" if you're around.

REQUEST: Although I'll send out a cancellation e-mail to many folks, we want to make sure everyone gets this message especially those travelling from afar & staying overnight. Please make phone calls to those you know, informing them of this cancellation.

Thanks much & still hope to see a few of you Sat. at the Rogue....Mark Mc

Gregotis98 · 03-13-2003, 10:38 AM

Hate to say it, but I think I'm out for this weekend. Getting over being sick, and was really looking forward to fishing and hangin in the parkin lot.

OceanBlue · 03-13-2003, 10:40 AM

:depressed:

Mark Mc · 03-13-2003, 10:43 AM

Jen, are you at work right now? Check your e-mail. - Mark

Salmonator · 03-13-2003, 10:48 AM

Keta mentioned a couple weeks. Two weeks from now is the 29th and works for me too. Just kickin' around a new date.... :depressed: :grin:

[ 03-13-2003, 12:10 PM: Message edited by: Salmonator ]

OceanBlue · 03-13-2003, 11:05 PM

:depressed: :depressed:
I'm out of town for the next 2 weekends and I think we were planning on doing some recon on the net in the CR on 4/5.