[Nathan]

Ledhead,
Sorry I didn't see this sooner....Clinton is a small town.Only about 10,000 people.I live about 6 miles outside of town....They are all about 6 too 8 miles from my house..Nathan

[philB]

Hi Guys

I got my room booking confirmation today from the Hampton, yippeee.

April can't come round quick enough for me, I'm now wishing my life away I'm looking forward to the meet that much .

philB

[Spike-A-Pike]

LedHead.

The rooms that are reserved for TU were got to provide a central point of contact, get a $10.00 a night discount, and try to make life a little easier on members coming in from overseas. They have a total of 65 rooms, lets fill ‘em all if we can…

From what I've seen to date, it looks like Hazmail (aka: Pete), philB, and the Vodkaman (aka: Dave) and I are have reservations at the Comfort Inn. Informally, we have suggested discussions on fishing, lure and tackle making, fermentation methods, what the proper temperature is for drinking said malt, hops, grain beverages are all okay. Nail polish is still open for debate, I think…

I would also like to say that there are no set times for any activities or dinners or other "events". Nathan is our host and I defer to him and his wife, Deb. But, since nothing is carved in stone, I think we can discuss what we'd like to try and do with our time. I know one member is interested in seeing how a Musky spinner is put together, another member is brining a new lures to "tank test" in a swimming pool in the Clinton area. I have suggested to everyone that you bring a bucket of your best baits, lures, cranks, worms, etc., and show us some magic.

Back when Nathan mentioned that the TU meet was the last weekend in April, I began to find out more about past meets and have invited the senior members to share some stories and memories with all of us "Newbies". Last I heard, Jerry (redg8r) is planning to come, time permitting. I think I safely say that we want to observe all existing traditions and maybe, add a few more. This hopefully will be the start of many great new friendships.

[KcDano]

Bruce so good of you to ask! The picture is of one TU finest members sharing a tender moment with Nathan's pet pig at the first TU gathering.

[Spike-A-Pike]

KcDano.
Do you happen to recall what they where talking about? It wasn't how to smoke pork or make Bar-B-Q sauce was it?

We have a couple of ####er spanials and that is actually a common sight around this house (if you swap the pet pig with a pet puppy).

[KcDano]

No not that kind of tender, amorous would best describe the moment.

[Nathan]

..I forgot that picture was around..Poor Coley,he'll never live that down.....Throw back a few and kiss a pig..you bet somebody will have a camera....Nathan

[KcDano]

Coley has had enough fun, perhaps Bruce might want to give it a try!

[Spike-A-Pike]

Perhaps Bruce - What???

Not to scare anyone, but I just sat down figued out that there are only 94 days before the TU Meet, 2008.

[KcDano]

Well worth the wait! We need to work on Coley and Charlie make sure they make it, wouldn't be the same without them.