Tunaholics Anonymous Meeting

OceanBlue · 05-15-2003, 01:39 PM

I think it is time to toast the wiley albacore once again... Those of us who missed 'but fishing this May can cry on eachother's shoulders. Maybe we can go native and come up with a warm-water dance and an albacore chant to bring the fish up sooner. Of course, we'll need to augment that with a "no air-moving around" prayer or something so the wind lays down at the same time.

Of course, I imagine there will be the obligatory tackle-tying clinics and story telling as well. :grin: Oh and pictures. There's bound to be pictures...

How's Friday, May 30 for everyone? Keta? You're heading up north... can you head out a little early?

Location: Santana's
3655 Southwest Hall Boulevard
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: 503-643-0488

Time: 6pm until the disco ball starts to rotate :grin:

Of course if the ocean calleth, we will change the venue to Newport or where ever...

Chime in!

[ 05-15-2003, 04:40 PM: Message edited by: Pilar's Mate ]

PeterMac · 05-15-2003, 01:44 PM

I'm in!!

PeterMac

Beer Waggin · 05-15-2003, 01:50 PM

OK! You've twisted my arm long enough, let go, I'll come.

OceanBlue · 05-15-2003, 01:53 PM

Will you be bringing Mrs. PeterMac again?

Bait O' Eggs · 05-15-2003, 02:01 PM

Dont kid yourself, Petermac has no idea if Mrs Petermac will be coming or not, he hasnt even got the hall pass for himself to show up yet

I will in town that weekend anyway with the NW Steelheaders tackle swap meet at the Wa. County Fairgrounds.

I think I may even make it over to see the festivities.

TeamYeeha · 05-15-2003, 02:05 PM

Team Yeeha would like to come and meet some of the Salty Dogs

Where is Santana's

Thanks Pilar's M

Larry Yeehaaaaa

edsr · 05-15-2003, 02:28 PM

Will be there.

edsr

Miss B Haven · 05-15-2003, 02:29 PM

:depressed: :depressed: :depressed: :depressed: :depressed: Out of town that weekend. Tuni's taking me away for my b-day! :smile:
Not sure she's bringing me back though, something about a newer model :shocked: :grin:

OceanBlue · 05-15-2003, 02:30 PM

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! You look like a tunaaaaa and you smell like... oh... nevermind! Hey, where is she taking you?

Miss B Haven · 05-15-2003, 02:41 PM

CR Gorge Hotel/ I think she want's me out of town where nobody knows me for this one! :grin:

OceanBlue · 05-15-2003, 02:45 PM

Hmmm... I was wondering what we were going to do when the disco ball and salsa music started. Maybe we'll all show up at your room [img]graemlins/idea.gif[/img] :grin:

Miss B Haven · 05-15-2003, 02:47 PM

River view and a hot tub!

OceanBlue · 05-15-2003, 02:48 PM

The question on everyone's lips is... do you have room for 60 of your closest friends? :grin:

PeterMac · 05-15-2003, 02:56 PM

Roy [img]graemlins/berry.gif[/img] , I DON'T NEED NO STINKING HALL PASS! Er, well, uh, I guess maybe I do, but hey,

she had such a good

time at the last one, I know she'll be up for another :grin: .

PeterMac

timinthegorge · 05-15-2003, 02:58 PM

Hey PM... Thanks for the invite! Sounds like a great event! Wish I could come and meet you guys!

I'll be at Riffe Lake searchin' out those Kokes purported to reside there! :grin:

Have a great time Salty Dogs.... and best of luck with the 'buts.

Tim (a Salty Pup)..... :grin:

OceanBlue · 05-15-2003, 02:59 PM

Pete: We hope you drag... er.... uh.... convince her to come along.

TeamYeeha · 05-15-2003, 03:12 PM

PM [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img] Santanas

OceanBlue · 05-15-2003, 03:20 PM

Yeeha - you must be excited! :grin: Okay! :grin:

Santana's is on Hall St. Near the Hall Street Grill in Beaverton (just east of Cedar Hills Blvd, just north of Canyon Rd.)

Exact address:
3655 Southwest Hall Boulevard
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: 503-643-0488

There's a map and some directions and lots of other fun stuff about the last meeting here: http://www.ifish.net/ubb/ultimatebb....=001271#000009

Ya might just wanna use mapquest.com, though. :grin: Reading that post is likely to scare you away.

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Beer Waggin · 05-15-2003, 03:35 PM

Team Y-
Take the Cedar Hills exit off of 26. Head south on Cedar Hills and then take a left on Hall Blvd. There's a stop light at Hall Blvd right across from GI Joes. Santana's will be on your right hand side in the strip mall about 200 yards from the light. If you go through another stop light and see a Wendy's, you've gone to far, turn back around and start again.
Hope you like Hornitos!

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Slow Roll · 05-15-2003, 03:57 PM

Hmmm, need to make sure I'm not booked with other stuff but I think I can make it for a few Modelo's.

Paul B.

Bankbound · 05-15-2003, 05:22 PM

Done and done. My father and I'll be there. I was expecting to have to go to Newport to meet you all. But Noooo you have to come to my town, OK I guess you talked me into it!

MH

Pete · 05-15-2003, 05:42 PM

:depressed:

OceanBlue · 05-15-2003, 05:45 PM

Whassa matta Pete? Can't make it?

8knots · 05-15-2003, 05:48 PM

Looks good for me at this point. Hey Mel, you have a romantic wife. I got new boat fenders for my birthday! The breakfast at the hotel is the best I have ever had.

Pete · 05-15-2003, 06:43 PM

I wanna watch Bait Boy tie a Bimini Twist again ... but I'm busy.

OceanBlue · 05-15-2003, 06:48 PM

You wanna watch Bait Boy do the what? Bimini Twist? Hmm... I guess that would be a bit too racy to video tape and post, huh? :grin:

Well Pete, you could always make it to the next one... or reschedule your "busyness". If it's your daughter, you could bring her. Santana's is fine for kids before the cha-cha starts.

WP · 05-15-2003, 07:27 PM

Darn, and shoot, I can't make it to this one :depressed: Too much time off for halibut...gotta save the rest for TUNA and maybe a couple of days fishing silvers too. I hate top miss the fun of a clan gathering...you all have a great time and regale me with stories of the evening, here.
WP
:depressed:

:depressed:

fisher-price · 05-15-2003, 07:35 PM

Well I was hoping for Newport but Beverton it is. I have it in my planner.

I will finally be able to meet some of the dogs.

Miss B Haven · 05-15-2003, 07:41 PM

YEEEEEEHHHAAAAA! Not leaving for the CR Gorge till Saturday. Tuni says she can't stand spending more than one night away from home with somebody as old as me!

:grin:
That means no hot tubbing for the salties after hours but WE get to join the pre-function at Santanas.

I guess it's Stars for some culture after the light show and Salza music starts huh? :shocked:

RatherBFishn · 05-16-2003, 07:28 AM

Sounds great. Haven't "trolled" a night club, bar, lounge or whatever Santanas is since I "hooked" a bride. I will put it on may calander and should be able to make it. Would like to meet some of you Salty Dogs.

OceanBlue · 05-16-2003, 07:33 AM

RatherB - Don't get your hopes up for having a wild night at Santana's unless you plan on staying long after the dogs are gone to bed. We'll likely be the only patrons in the place until after 9pm. :shocked:

Mel - Stars? For culture? Hehehe! You're funny.

Fisher-price - don't give up yet. If the weather turns nice, there's no doubt we'll be holding this meeting on the 31st at some coastal venue instead.

BUGLEMAN · 05-16-2003, 07:40 AM

I'd love to see ya all but, I am taking the day off to fish the South Santiam with Willirower and RT. Maybe on the way back up I'll stop in but most likely we'll get after them and fish late.

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fish assassin · 05-16-2003, 08:27 AM

PM,
Friday nights kinda suck for me because I gotta go to Depoe Bay to get the boat
ready for Saturday mornings ... but next time there is an "event" down at Newport
(either Friday *or* Saturday) I'll be there!!

You kids have fun! And remember ... STAY OUT OF TROUBLE!!

-assAssin-

OceanBlue · 05-16-2003, 08:39 AM

We'll miss you FA! I know the closer we get to summer, the more folks are going to be scattered and it will be hard to have the huge turn-outs we've had in the past... but I think that's okay. We can meet in smaller groups until we can find a weekend with good weather where we can all gather in Newport. I predict that it will be sometime in July. :grin:

TeamYeeha · 05-16-2003, 09:44 AM

Thanks PM and NR Dave. Yes we are looking forward to it. Will be coming with IAMFORELK also.

YEEHA Hornitos

Larry

Myles · 05-16-2003, 10:23 AM

Can we make it tonight? I just got laid off a few minutes ago. :shocked:
I actually have about a month to finish my project, hhmmmmm does that sound like just in time to chase TUNA??

I'll be there the 30th.

myles

corrirod · 05-16-2003, 10:30 AM

I'm sure I'll be there and probably have the crew as well. Woohoo, I love these meetings! Good stories, good food, and good people!

OceanBlue · 05-16-2003, 10:41 AM

Myles! Oh gosh! That stinks!

Fishplay · 05-16-2003, 12:26 PM

I should be able to make the 30th. Looking forward to the good food, drink, friends, and meeting some new Salty Pups. TeamYeeha, if you have any more questions about your sled and the salt, prior to the meeting, give a shout.

Lucky Luke · 05-16-2003, 12:59 PM

This Salty pup and his mate would like to meet some Salty dogs. I don't think I'll partake in the tribal dance or group "no wind moving around prayer" but, I'll bring my good luck with me. I look forward to meeting all of you. Count us in. Lukas

corrirod · 05-16-2003, 01:40 PM

Let's not forget about Mel's Salty Dog thong at the last meeting:

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OceanBlue · 05-16-2003, 02:07 PM

Y'know... it's the boots that really make that outfit, Rod. :grin:

Miss B Haven · 05-16-2003, 02:13 PM

HEY! I resemble that remark! :grin:

PS- that's my Tuni teaser in my right hand there! :shocked:

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TeamYeeha · 05-16-2003, 02:15 PM

Thanks Fishplay

Will be bending your ear on that subject.

Thanks
Yeeha
Larry

Miss B Haven · 05-16-2003, 11:52 PM

Myles- sorry to hear that. I guess we'll all buy you a round at the meeting. Might want to arrange transport home. :shocked: :grin:

A month might be a wee bit early for TUNA but pretty close to the CR Ocean Salmon season! :smile:

I'm no Oceanographer or a dang Weather-lier but I'm thinking that before the water warms up in Del Norte Pacifico....WE NEED SOME SUNSHINE!

HOGGEMIN · 05-17-2003, 04:27 PM

Well after spending the 2nd half of Hali-but season with the DOGS I'll half to be there, LOL you guys and gals rock thanks for the great hospitality.

blubeast · 05-17-2003, 06:25 PM

I plan on attending. Gotta keep up with new friends I met in Newport... great folks. Will bring Mrs bb... she wants to check out these NEW names now being mentioned from my trip.

UPDATE: Mrs bb will NOT be going. She reminded me she has a bridal shower for our daughter that evening... something about priorities if I heard her right... that's exactly why I was planning on the TA meeting.

See ya then.

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fishwhenican · 05-17-2003, 07:57 PM

I'd like to be there, but have to check the schedule. Only bad part of the northern TUNA meetings is friday night Portland area traffic

ANDYCOHO · 05-17-2003, 08:38 PM

I will definately be there, I have missed out on too much fun for too long.

If anyone needs a ride from the east side, I would be happy to drive? Or if anyone would need a ride home, I would not mind one bit.

Hoggemin, want to carpool?

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Mello-Yello · 05-17-2003, 09:00 PM

Whoops! Everybody hold yer horses! I just checked my crystal ball...forecast for the weekend of May 30. Flat seas, no ebb tides all weekend, chinook bite is on fire...all fish averaging over 30#s, with several over 60#. Bite doesn't start until 10:00 am...noon if you were out late the night before.

Therefore, you'll all have to change your venue to Newport (Coos Bay would be even better).

I dunno, it sure sounds good...

HOGGEMIN · 05-17-2003, 10:21 PM

Howdy ANDYCOHO. Sounds like a plan I will email you my phone # so we can make plans. Thanks for the invite.

corrirod · 05-17-2003, 10:47 PM

Hey Jen, I let Rafael know that we were coming but could you give him a call at the end of the week with a rough total so he knows how much extra help to bring in? We're going on a vacation starting Tuesday for a week so I won't be around, otherwise I'd do it.

Sounds like it's going to be a good one!

Don't worry Mello, I'm sure it won't take too much convincing to get the Dogs to come down your way soon! You can count me in! In fact, I think all you have to say is "the tuna are in" and you'll have more Dogs at your door than you know what to do with! :shocked:

OceanBlue · 05-18-2003, 08:49 PM

M-Y: I like the way you think! If your crystal ball is accurate, we can have the TA meeting and all still be in Newport to fish on Sat. Of course, if we HAD to change the venue, I'm sure most folks wouldn't mind that at all :grin:

Miss B Haven - As usual the name fits!

Does Tuni know you're giving away your secrets? :shocked:

Corrirod - I'll give Rafael a call. How much notice does he usually want? I'm keepin' my fingers crossed that Mello Yello is right about the forecast.

Mike: It was good meeting you Friday. Thanks for your help in camp!

Blubeast: Sorry to hear the Mrs. won't make it. I'll be callin' you tomorrow to arrange for a return of your keys. Thanks again!

skein · 05-18-2003, 08:55 PM

PM,

Be sure to add Skein and the missus to the list. Ask Hoggemin if he can fix me a buffalo burrito. :grin:

Skein

HOGGEMIN · 05-18-2003, 09:03 PM

Howdy Skein what do you want on your burrito LOL. well if there is a open seat in june I have some roasts we could crock pot or cut up into steaks, it was great to meet you. have a good one and see you at the TA meeting. When do you get your new boat I'm going through Chinook tomorrow want me to take some pictures of it if its being worked on.

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OceanBlue · 05-18-2003, 09:03 PM

Skein - You're on. Shhh! If Hoggemin makes you a buffalo burrito, he's gonna have to make me 2 just to keep me quiet about it.

Hoggemin - Bet you didn't know that the way to a girl's heart is a nice, tender buffalo steak

Sheesh, this post is getting long! I guess I'll have to start a tally sooner than later.

Luke! Did you get out 'but fishing? Dang, I don't recall seeing? or hearing? or???

CrazyFish · 05-18-2003, 09:31 PM

I'll be there.

corrirod · 05-18-2003, 09:34 PM

PM, if you could give him a call on Friday and then I'll follow up with him again when I get back on that Wednesday. I'm sure he could probably cancel his additional help with just a day or so notice but I'd rather we commit. Perhaps we should have the TA meetings on Thursdays to avoid crowding the weekend fishing trips?

It makes no difference to me, I show up at the ramp at 2am either way! :tongue: (Ain't that right Hoggemin?

)

norms gone fishing too · 05-18-2003, 09:38 PM

i don't fish on the big blue more than a few charter trips and don't own a boat thats suitable for it. however i shure like reading you posts and seeing the pic's of your fish. i hope thats its ok to come meet you all so i can put faces to posts as i read them.

thanks

norm

corrirod · 05-18-2003, 09:41 PM

Norm, everyone with a good spirit is welcome at the TA meetings! Look forward to meeting you!

There are usually a ton of people there so it's hard to talk with everyone but if you see me wandering around introduce yourself!