Well, how was the fishing? I spent a joyful day putting the gate back up in front of the boat parking spot, and more yet to do. Last week's windstorm put the 10' gate and the adjacent section of fence out in the driveway. I thought the weather was nice enough to go fishin', tho. Curses!

Along these lines, I was contacted by "KC from WA" on BFHP. He's coming over to Maple Valley to visit relatives for Christmas. Turns out he's a young guy from Spokane, and going into the Fisheries Dept. at Moscow, Idaho next year. Anyway, he wants to go fishing on Sunday the 14th of Dec., so if anybody is willing, I'll set up the connection. I don't normally fish in the winter... hypoglycemia doesn't help the cold weather tolerance at all. I told him to be prepared for cold, rain, and Drop Shot, Light C'rig, or vertical jigging hulagrubs, etc. I think I can find some  good areas to fish, but really don't like the cold. I'll tell him to bring his own lifejacket. Let me know if you can accomodate him.    sbasser@nodamnedspamyahoo.com

I shall be there for B-Fast but with no power for two days and maybe a third I am skeptical of the charge on my boats Batteries....been a bear so far already so we shall play it by ear. For those out of the loop...The acreage accross from my house for those who have been there, about 30% of the trees there have come down and are scattered around. Had some 10 15ft. limbs just miss the cars too! Glad for Nat. Gas water heater and a Generator....Just a Safety Note! If you are thinking of a Generator....Get it Professionally installed with a "Gen-Tran" unit to protect you and the Utility crews from power outages....when you run a generator...you can potentially send power back down a "Dead Line" and when the utilty folks come to fix the problem they get fried unless you put in a Breaker system...A Gen-Tran is that breaker, plus you dont get those power spikes that happen when they re-start the grid.See ya at Li'l Jons! Larry.

Well, doggone it, wouldn't you know it, my wonderful bride has come down with the creeping crud that is going around and came home today from work sicker than any of us want to be. 

I will not be making it out tomorrow, and I was just wanting to relive the wonderment of the raw elements swirling around as we attempt to out wit a wily fish.

Hope all goes well tomorrow.

BillB

Mark, Larry & I fished the east channel earlier this fall with the wind and the rain.  Noooooo Problem.  We even managed to find a couple of fish....Perch and 1 Bass in about 45 feet of water. 

Andy says wind and rain temps in the 40's, it won't be that bad   


BillB

count me in, nothing like some good winds thru the east channel to hopefully stir up the smallies into feeding a little bit.

Mark

I'll be there...rain gear and all. Guess I'll start at the breakfast and see what gives.

Faz

Virgil,  I hope you got some good rain "SHORTS"   Afterall, we would hate to see some rust on those legs.  Although I guess you could claim that it was a suntan.  HEHE

Rich

I had thought about putting some time on the new "BlackStar", and rain is not a problem.  However, they are also calling for high winds again .  Not that a 20'8" X96" boat can't handle the winds out there,  ???but I think I'll do my Christmas shopping instead.  Maybe Sunday.

Good call Jim, I like Bill will show for breakfast with my gear and maybe have to run home and get my boat, we'll see.
....and Bill? I wish you wouldn't talk about me like that!
I have a life.....it's just not very lively!

Sorry Jim,  but I won't be there for the wind, rain, freeze in.  I haven't seen one darn 40'+ cruiser that would be accomodating for the weather that will probably happen.

But good luck to the rest and enjoy breakfast.

Rich

The forcast "is" showing rain, but I know we all have loads of rain gear.  I will show up just in case someone wants some company going out on the water.  I would be surprised if we do not have a couple of die hards who do not have a life and just have to get a line in the water.   

BillB

Dear WBC,

Well Just to let you know that it looks like mother nature is going to force
me to postpone this months freeze-in.

I will however, Rain or shine, wind or not, go to breakfast and see what the
weather is going to do at that point. Worst case nobody will show up and I
will eat by myself and tell lots of lies to myself and go home. Best case
lots of people will show up, we'll eat and maybe go fishing.

If the weather cancels us then I will not plan on a Freeze-in for December
as it is getting to close to the holidays. I am planning one for January 3rd
at Lake Washington again just because its pretty central and it seems that
people like to fish there during the winter months.

I am enclosing the Freeze-in Flyer for those that want to show up to see
what's going to happen.

Backlash
Jim Shaffer

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December Freeze-in
December 6 2003
We will meet at Lil' Jons Restaurant in Factoria at 6:00 am.
We'll meet at the launch at 7:30am

Directions to
Lil Jon's
3080 148th Ave SE

From Hwy 405 take I-90 towards Spokane
At exit 11A, turn RIGHT onto Ramp towards 150th Ave. S.E. / 156th Ave. S.E.
Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp towards 150th Ave. S.E. / S.E. 35th St.
Turn LEFT (North) onto 150th Ave SE
Turn right onto SE Eastgate way
Turn Left into Sunset Village parking lot Lil Jon's is dead ahead

Directions to the Launch
From Hwy 405 take the I-90 towards Seattle
Take exit 8 (east mercer way)
At the intersection, turn left (south) onto E Mercer Way
Go back across I-90 and take the first left after the freeway on ramp
This will go down the hill to the launch
Launch fee is $7.00

I will supply utensil, plates, cups, bowls and I now have a BBQ,
I will also be bringing hot dogs, condiments, buns and leftover sodas.
All you need to bring is your favorite dish and a small donation to keep the
hot dogs and soda coming.
Could someone bring coffee and hot chocolate?
I have also sent out an email to everyone

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