Oh almost forgot...GutZ I think a clean up is one h@ll of an idea...thanks for the suggestion.

Goose:Please accept my apology for what has totally gotten out of hand for a simple question asked.

Please to all of you, attend the floatillas and have fun...they are fun and you get to meet really nice people.

I also want to thank whoever deleted the post while I was out having fun fishing today.

Giz..;.

Giz as I told you I find you an honorable and worthy fisherman....hope to meet you sometime.
That other stuff...I hope all can treat it as "spilt milk" that it is and move on. Thanks.

Gooose you going to float the COW in your ARK ?? :p :p :p :p

Gutz, excellent idea on the "police call" (whaddya expect, I'm a soldier ) I'll bring extra trash bags.
Gooose, ya need help, I'm willing to assist. (check your e-mail)
Now let's go fishing and have some fun

Gooose
We can't be in two places at the same time? Barrier Dam is 7 or 8 miles from Blue Creek. Blue Creek is a "freebie" and being the cheap/frugal B'terd I'am, I would rather spend the $ on sand shrimp.

We have been having good success our last few trips down the Mighty Cow. Backtrolling plugs with the favorite being #25 Pirate Hotshots.

Regarding CleanUp, does anyone know if we can use the dumpster at the hatchery? Is the transfer station at the top of the hill still open? Another option might be to haul the trash to Barrier Dam Camp Ground. Perhaps Friends of the Cowlitz will provide disposal. Just ramblin now ...

GutZ yep I normally can't be in two places at once . Sounds like its Blue Creek ramp for the weighins. As for the overnite accomodations...theres several in the vicinity. Also if you guys are down there on a regular basis it would be nice to find out where we can dispose of the stuff from the cleanup. I'm sure someones recycling bins will be overflowing with aluminum and glass by that sunday . Hmmm now I just need a set of accurate scales .

Centerpin the Ark is still under construction....changing the hull design to a cat with twin jet drives and about 12 rowing stations.

Gooose, if I told ya once I told ya a gazzilion times, I'M NOT ROWIN' I do that enough in my own boat. I'll run a line out though
What is the draft on that Ark? Might "touch" bottom once or twice in the riffles
Just keep my rod holder station reserved, with room for the beer cooler

Okay there has been a change in rules .....No Weigh In! We are there for only one thing ...haven some fun as a group. We will cheer each persons or teams catch and require stories of the days events and misadventures. We will celebrate, meet friends and make new friends. I'm bringen about 12 dozen oysters..maybe more. We shall feast and drink. Need a couple of turkey cookers. I here tell that someone may bring a keg. The main event will be at the Blue Creek launch parking lot...bring body armor. Prize awards(?) ...I haven't asked anyone...if someone wants too we'll award by loudness of the cheers or boos.
other craziness may be added to the event...I have some ideas.

Hey Gooose, if there's no weigh in, how are we going to get to the river? Right on for scratchin that part. No matter what rivers these flotillas occur on, likely over half the people won't know the river well; and that's a big factor for catching fish. So that's not really conducive for making them into competitions. More relaxed and fun without having to scramble and fish real hard too. If someone has an exceptional fishing day, people will learn of it. Cool.

As for having both oysters and a keg at an overnight flotilla, that's the best formula yet for having fun! Sign me up. I hope that doesn't bother the ladies that are coming. ...

EDIT: Ah, poor choice of words? Meant to say, I hope it doesn't bother ladies who are there. I'm sure it won't bother any guys who are coming. Hey 'Fly, remember the first ifish party? = btw, what's she up to these days? About 180 lbs? (jk)

Can someone 'splain boodawgin (sp? ) for those that haven't fished that way?

Also since there is no weighin....just arrive at the end of the day festivities as you can....should be someone still standing after midnite! BTW any of you camper types got one of those metal campfire on legs things?
Should be all right to have one or more of those things burning at BC parking lot.

ooooooooweeeeee! I bet a couple hundred people can't wait to find out, ay?

Camp fires will not be a problem the middle of June as long as it is not a bon fire

I'm bringen the oysters, another has volunteered to bring some prawns and maybe a smoked turkey, anyone got a cajun turkey deep fryer? Lets hear it ..what are you bringen to the feast/celebration?

How about a spit roasted lamb? :p

I have an oven sized grill we use over fires. "Kill it and Grill it" It's always in the truck. Some of Grannies Tater Salad will surely make the trip.

Gutz, kill em and grill em...sounds like my good ole uncles from Indiana. They have a thing for cooking anything over an open *fire*.

I might be thinking that you could probably handle as many trips to the keg as they can!

FJ...out.

I will bring the road kill, I rarly miss. But if you want a skunk then you need to supply your own. sorry I learned my lesson. Take care.
Chris

I think FS is bringin the weiners

Tyler

i hear tyler is a twink... errr bringing the twinkies

Twinkies and weiners...you boys sure are going to be living large down there! :p

Who's bringing the pop?

FJ...out.