This is picking up from a different thread, a challenge that Hankster threw out for the rest of the board.

While there are lots of good things about Hank, the fact that he is a 49er fan is not one of them In an attempt to rile up the Seahawk fans around here, he has made the following thoughtful and considerate challenge:



So...there it is.

Anyone who wants to get in on this kindhearted gesture, this is the thread to do it on.

Some will win their bets, some will lose...but in the end, it's the disadvantaged and disabled kids who might get a chance to go fishing who all win in the end, and I think we can all agree that we all win in that situation!

The losers in the various bets that I hope will emerge will pay for the gear, and the winners will get the satisfaction of knowing that they helped out the C.F.K. foundation. The losers of the bets will pay me directly, but they will pay me only at cost...and I will pay for the shipping.

The only ones who will gain materially will be the kids, and the rest of us will gain spiritually, knowing that in the Holiday Season we have done a good thing for fish, fishing, and the next generation of fishermen.

Here's Cast for Kid's website, if you haven't heard of them.

http://www.castforkids.org/

They're based here in Renton, and will be having a fundraising auction this coming spring, and all the proceeds will benefit kids right here in our neck of the woods...and even you guys who don't live around here can feel good about the fact that it's a good thing.

When all is said and done and I ship off the box of goodies to them, every single person who participates will be listed as a donor, and the donation will be in everyone's name, including PP's, since this is where it's happening.

Hawks/49er's smack talk is encouraged if it will encourage people to participate, but remember that this thread is mainly intended to get folks to get into the holiday feeling and help out some kids who need the help, help that we are able to give.

So...let it begin. I'll reserve the next spot in this thread for updates and lists of participants to help keep track.

Thanks, and I hope we can do our community proud in this event.

Fish on...

Todd

List of participants, and the bets:

1. I'm not betting, but I'll act as a clearinghouse to get all the bets lined up and I will be providing all the gear that is bet to Cast for Kids at cost, and I will donate the shipping to get it there.

i am one set made up spinners as pur other thread

Come on you pansyass football fans...here's your chance to not only put your money where your ample mouth is, but to help some kids out in the process.

Get on it!

Fish on...

Todd

I'm in for a ten pack of spinners!
win or lose the kids win!
Go Seahawks!

Im in for whatever 50bucks will do, just let me know how it works, the Hawks are sucking this year(obviously) but they are the home team. And I cant stand the niners

Thanks, guys...any more? It's for underprivileged kids to go fishing!

Fish on...

Todd

I'll put 30 yarnies tied on #1's if the Ducks lose or win by more than 21. God knows I won't be watching the Hawks and Niners.

JD

Thanks for thinking of us! I can get tax receipts for any donors that want them. PM or email me after everything is determined.
Go Hawks!

When all is said and done, I'll get ahold of you and we'll figure it out from there.

Fish on...

Todd

Im in...Hawks crush the Whiners. Put me down for a 10 spoon wager

I'm in for a ten pack.

Go Hawks!

I 'll take that bet for a 10 pack of spinners

this is a win win deal for the kids.You know iam in.

Looks like your off the hook Hankster....cause I'm in....for a 10 pack of spinner's

GO HAWKS!

Same address Todd?

Mf

Keep 'em coming...no one actually loses, and the kids win...can't find anything wrong with that!

Fish on...

Todd

OK, the Ducks won so I'm in for 10 pack of bent metal.
JD

I'll try and decipher who owes what later today...and everyone remember, this is intended to help out underprivileged kids and get them out on the water fishing a bit, so no reason to stop the donating now just because the games are over...if anyone still wants to help out, either shoot me a PM or just put it right here on this thread and I'll get it figured out.

Thanks!

Fish on...

Todd

All right...I'm going to see if I can get this all figgered out...should have attempted some sort of actual format to keep this stuff in line!

So...I set it up, but it was Hank's idea, and Hank's the one who's going to be bearing the brunt of most the payoffs, since he made the mistake of backing the Niners, but it's a pretty excellent gesture on his part, and like I said, in the long run it's fun for us, but more important to the kids who will benefit from this.

I *think* that I've got most of the names of the folks involved, so if I leave any out, or anyone else wants to kick in before I package it up and get it to Ashley, chime in over the next couple of days.

These are the folks that accepted Hank's challenge, so far as I can see:

larryb

ChuckS.

r2fshn (Who already sent me $50 for the foundation...Hank and r2, does still owe on his challenge, or did the $50 cover it already? )

seastrike

RvW (Who already sent in $25...same question Hank, do you still owe on his challenge, or is it covered?)

IronMan

summerrun

MagicFly (Paid up already...but I can't tell if he won or lost, or if you owe on his, Hank?)

Sensei- just donating $50 to the cause, which is awesome.

kdx1999

JDarr (donating, or in the challenge with Hank?)

bushbear (didn't enter challenge, just sent a check...thanks!)

If you guys can give me a hand on figuring all this out, I'd appreciate it...send me PM's for mailing information!

Thanks to all you guys for participating, hopefully it will make Christmas a little better for some kids who can use it!

Ashley, I'll get ahold of you when this is all ironed out.

Fish on...

Todd

What a difference a week makes...huh?

I haven't seen how the 69'rs have done today since I don't get the Logo channel.

Thanks Hank and Todd!