Ifishstock 2005 (a little relaxed!)

Jennie@ifish · 05-26-2005, 05:29 AM

Ryan Pultz is going to help ifish put on ifishstock this year. It's going to be cut back a bit... More of a family bbq than all the prizes, etc... Just a fun get together.

We are planning on having it at Sellwood Park this year.

What is the best date for you? It will be on a Sunday in the afternoon.

Jennie@ifish · 05-26-2005, 05:39 AM

Jen
Ifishstock is an annual party we have, usually held at "Hedlund Acres" on the Kilchis. This year, it will be at Sellwood Park.

We get together, most people fish in the morning, or go to church, then after noon, we gather and bbq and eat way too much!

We usually have too much food, crab, salmon, clams, oysters! We usually have door prizes! Some people camp, some people stay in town, some drive in for the day.

We usually ask people to bring their own food and some to share. You might also bring a table and chairs, or a blanket.

We encourage children to be present, and discourage overconsumption of alcohol. In fact, most people don't drink. Bringing a beer is fine, if that is your beverage of choice for dinner, but it's not a drunken wild party. I have to check on the booze rules for Sellwood Park.

It's just a bunch of ifishers trying to get to know more ifishers... putting names to faces, enjoying our passion, and talking, laughing, and eating too much!
There will be ifish gear for sale, and some ifish sponsors may attend, bringing their goods for sale.

Bring the family!

Only rules: No drunks... Please bring something to sit on, and please bring lots of food! Oh yeah, one more, if you pack it in, pack it out... Except leftover food. I'll eat that.

IF you have a door prize that you are bringing, simply ask, at registration, where to put it.

I may put together small contests. We'll see how my energy level is!

I will have ifish hats, decals, patches, and maybe a few sweatshirts here. If you want to order something, please let me know, so I can order it ahead of time. (You know, like a sweatshirt, or something.)

Seems to be some misunderstanding about how to eat at the ifish bbq.
It is a "bring your own meat" bbq, although I will have roasted pig here for those who forget, or those with little ones, that don't want seafood delicacies.
Salads, casseroles, public sharing foods are welcome.
We will supply pop also.
Bring what you like to drink, if you don't like pop, but we will not be providing alchohol nor will be responsible for it's use and would appreciate that it be used, if at all, with respect to the property owners, and the other drivers on the road. If you drink, don't drive!
Usually someone brings oysters, and that is a huge treat on the bbq!
There will be plenty of food, I am sure, as last year everyone brought lots of wonderful edibles!

We will have a crab cooker available and a corn cooker.
We usually have all the condiments, ketchup, mayo, butter for the corn, mustard... plastic silverware and cups...

If you have any specific questions, either write to me, or post it on the board.
Thanks much, and I'm looking forward to seeing you all!

What else? Questions? Comments? Ideas?

The party will begin around 1 to 3 P.M

Thank you so much for making Ifish what it is, and don't miss this event! It'll be a blast! Everyone will have name tags, so we know who you are!

wootersen · 05-26-2005, 11:45 AM

Nice job Ryan...Way to step up to the plate.

Ryan was a huge help with Kings for Kids this year. Ryan, If I can help, please let me know. :grin:

Thumper · 05-26-2005, 12:01 PM

Any Sunday is fine.

I would like to make one suggestion. Like most old dudes, I have a ton of gear, rods, reels by the dozens, salmon, steelhead and trout tackle of all kinds, etc. Can we set up a freebie table for kids and other fishermen just starting out? I know I can help make lots of youngsters happy, and I'll bet others would contribute gear too.

wthr4d · 05-26-2005, 02:36 PM

Thumper- You're awsome!!! Thats a great idea. a free table for the kids!!

I think the 31st is the best date for my clan. we will be in Newport at the Salty dog USCG event on the 16th. A weekend break in between would be a good thing.

Paul

Ryan Pultz · 05-26-2005, 02:39 PM

Hey thumper I will take all your old gear

Just kidding Would you like to run the table?

Wootersen Brother I am sure I can use your help once we have a date set I will be contacting anyone that wants to help out.

My goal for this year is to be a nice relaxing time kind of like a family reunion only with our Ifish family. Rp

3riversBob · 05-26-2005, 09:16 PM

Ryan & Jen,

You know that you can count my wife and I in. We will help in what ever way we can. I don't live too far from Selwood so it would pretty easy to bring over some supplies. I have large two burner propane stove (which was used last year) and turkey cooker that could maybe work for crab? My vote was for the 17th since it's my birthday and everyone could sing to me.

I'll talk to you as we go along Ryan.

Hope to see lots of people there.

Thanks,
Bob

Ryan Pultz · 05-26-2005, 11:21 PM

If it is on your b-day do we get to make you wear a stupid hat. rp

3riversBob · 05-27-2005, 05:35 AM

Give me a cake and lots of presents I'll wear a stupid hat.

Bob

Elkguide · 05-27-2005, 08:55 AM

I was just wondering if the Ifish hunters are welcome. I could bring some elk roast and a little moose for people to taste.

If so maybe you could post on the hunting board..

Just a thought.

Elkguide
Casey

Jennie@ifish · 05-27-2005, 11:06 AM

All of ifish and family is very welcome!
We would LOVE to taste that kind of food!!! We love food! :smile:

Anyhow, once the date is set, I will share it with all boards. If you have time, could you post a pointer? I'll try to, unless I see that someone else has done it! :smile:

Jen

Ryan Pultz · 05-27-2005, 12:49 PM

MMMMMM elk roast.

Bob You can have a cake! rp

SCR Steelheader · 05-27-2005, 01:06 PM

whats the age limit on " kids "?

just joking, sounds like a really fun event.

letsfish · 05-27-2005, 03:28 PM

Ryan count me in to help out! Last year I helped out registration- a great way to put faces with people.
If you haven't attended an ifishstock and would like to meet some of the real people behind those monikers, then you will have to plan on attending this year.
Ryan will no doubt have a list of jobs to help pull this off. I encourage you to take up one of those responsibities- a great way to make this thing happen and meet some great folks.

Ryan Pultz · 05-27-2005, 04:59 PM

Jim I will put you on the list rp

Ryan Pultz · 05-28-2005, 10:29 PM

so far the 24 looks to be the best date for everyone come on people we need more votes. So I can call and reserve the park. rp

Thumper · 05-31-2005, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Hey thumper I will take all your old gear

Just kidding Would you like to run the table?

I'll be happy to run the freebie table!

Ryan Pultz · 05-31-2005, 05:46 AM

You got it! I will put you down for the freebie table. Rp

3riversBob · 05-31-2005, 07:04 AM

Ok, I voted for the 17th but the 24th is certainly ok as well. Lets just set the date so that we can move forward with the planning. I'll be there to help with any set up needs. Just let me know what you need Ryan.

Bob

Ryan Pultz · 05-31-2005, 07:34 AM

I think we can give it untill Friday and then we will set a date how does that sound. Rp

rowmanholiday · 05-31-2005, 07:55 AM

Please let me know if there is anything I can do. I live in the metro area and would love to help out in some capacity or another. I think it's great what i-fish is doing and would like to participate. I voted the 24th, but other dated will work for me as well. Please let me know.

Greg

Ryan Pultz · 05-31-2005, 01:53 PM

rowmanholiday Hey thats great send me your phone number in a PM and we will find a spot for you to help out. Rp

scoutfish · 05-31-2005, 07:04 PM

I got stuff for that fee bee table, What a great idea!

I'll help out some where Ryan. Loads of fun last year

so count me in this year too.

Ryan Pultz · 05-31-2005, 09:35 PM

You are on the list thank rp

ampersat · 06-01-2005, 07:25 PM

Put me down for any volunteerism that might be needed. I'm right around the corner from Willamette Park, can bring some tables and some chairs and have a truck to haul whatever else might be needed.

Ryan Pultz · 06-01-2005, 09:58 PM

Great amp we will need some tables. rp

bassackward · 06-01-2005, 09:58 PM

Sounds like a great way to spend a sunday afternoon. Count the family and I in.

Ryan Pultz · 06-02-2005, 12:22 AM

Great it is looking to be a great way to spend a nice July afternoon. rp

Ryan Pultz · 06-03-2005, 05:05 AM

Well it looks like the 24th won

So lets start the planning. Rp

3riversBob · 06-03-2005, 06:49 AM

Ryans bringing the fish tacos.

This is great event and a good time to meet other ifishers. Get on board and we'll see you there.

Bob

Wingman · 06-03-2005, 12:07 PM

Looks like we wont make it this year. We dont do Sundays, thats the lords day. Maybe next year...

Jennie@ifish · 06-03-2005, 01:36 PM

That's why we chose Sunday, actually... So that people could go to church and then come be with people.
But, I do understand that some folks honor the Lord totally on Sundays by not going anywhere or doing anything. There are others that do that on Saturday...
There is just no way we can keep everyone happy, so we are doing our best. We will miss you! :smile:

Jen

Ryan Pultz · 06-03-2005, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Looks like we wont make it this year. We dont do Sundays, thats the lords day. Maybe next year...

I cant think of a better way to enjoy and give day to the lord then sitting at a park with friends and eating some food the good lord has given us. But everyone feels differently. The reason we picked a Sunday afternoon is Sundays are a day for family and Well here on Ifish I consider us a big Family. I will be it dysfunctional

at time but a family. So I would hope you would reconsider joining us but as Jennie said there is no date we could have picked to make everyone happy. Rp

Fishplay · 06-06-2005, 07:28 PM

It's a good thing the 24th won your poll or you likely would have had zero Salty Dogs show up.

Ifishstock, as I remember, has always been held in August or September. I was caught off gaurd with the early dates! :shocked:

The Dogs are planning a Coast Gaurd Appreciation day on July 16th.

I hope to make both venues....so I better plan to wear my "fat pants" on vacation!

for you Ryan for stepping up and helping Ifish out with this major event!!