Club Get Together July 31st

[Branch_Office]

Tefishmaster and I have been talking about a club get together (not to be confused with a regular meeting) somewhere like maybe a fish fry (anybody got fish) or something fairly simple cooking wise. We could do it at one of the parks (something with plenty of shade trees).

Thoughts / suggestions ???? Any interest???

[backwaterboy]

fontainbleau state park has pavilions pinic tables and its only 1 dollar per person to get into the park all day

[theoldcaster]

We have a nice park on Denham Close to the interstate and that should be about the same distance for everyone! I will be glad to fire up the frier!

[thrash]

I wouldn't mind denham, I would get there early and cook a brisket. Mmmmmmmmm

[barhopper]

Last year at Fountainbleau was nice except for the ticket I got!

[Psycho Joe]

Last year at Fountainbleau was nice except for the ticket I got!

Be fair the ticket wasn't in Fountainbleu.

[Reel Rebel]

I'd suggest we do it near a fishing hole...fish, then cook & eat...

[Psycho Joe]

The group camp area is off of the water, no where near the lake and does not have a kitchen readily available. It is in another building.

Fountainbleu cabins are $90 per night minimum 2 night stay on weekends. Cabins sleep up to 8 and are directly on the water. They have 12 cabins. Each cabin has a bath, kitchen, living and sleeping areas along with screened porches with picnic tables.

[Branch_Office]

I'd like to have something that either we could fish in the am and eat lunch or have the whole family come or both. Suggestions..?

[Hobie1Kenobie]

I'd like to have something that either we could fish in the am and eat lunch or have the whole family come or both. Suggestions..?

+1

I agree. Either a family type get together or an early fishing trip would be good.

[thrash]

May be a bit far but how about chicot? They have a pool for the kids.

[Branch_Office]

We had a BBQ at Fountainbleau Sate Park last year. We did a little tourney in the am and then gathered at a pavillion for the cooking and eating and it was nice. Was a little disappointed on the turn out but we had a good time. There is a beach there and some playground equipment for the kids. That is pretty central for most. The hardest thing was papawd got this huge BBQ pit and that was nice but that also was a lot of trouble and very hot to cook on and fool with afterwards. I would like to keep it somewhat simple some kind of way. I am open for suggestions in that area as well.

How does the Fountainbleau State Park sound again? We could do a tourney or something with the yaks for those that wanted to (At least there is no oil there yet). Comments??? Suggestions???

[papawd]

Last year at Fountainbleau was nice except for the ticket I got!
I do not think it turned out to bad if memeory is correct ?

[papawd]

Yes the turnout was week at best for a club this size, Alot of work went into that weekend, I could prolly get the BBQ pit again but I remember us giving food away. John and I tried this twice over the last 2 years and the first time never really got off the ground. If we do this lets try and get a confirmation of who all will show up before we even get rollling some type of way......just food for thought

[Hobie1Kenobie]

Depending on the date I am in (plus fam).

[thrash]

Myself and fam also

[Yellow Submarine]

Fountainbleau is awesome, you can schedule a hayride at night that drives around shining a bright light on lots of deer walking around the park, And the racoons are waiting for an oppertunity to rob you of your food, beware,, I had a lot of fun the last time I was there, A lot wild stories around the camp fire too was very funny too,
Did you know an Astroid hit Jupiter this week and left and impression the size of he Pacific Ocean?

[derrelt]

Quas, your just looking for back up to help protect your grub! I'm in if the date works.

[Reel Rebel]

Thought...cooking is fun and I'd be willing to assist, BUT Corky's will do bbq, buns, beans, slaw, chips, brownies and plates/plasticware, for less than $10 a person. You can let them know your numbers the day before...and they'll deliver to the table.

We've done this for a couple of golf tournaments on the NS, when the clubs F&B operations were closed and it's a no-brainer.

I will reiterate that cooking is fun...and I'll assist, if that's the decided option. Nuttin' better than some chicken, sausage, ribs, etc...from the grill.

[Reel Rebel]

Nuttin' better than some chicken, sausage, ribs, etc...from the grill.

and/or RIBEYES!

[MDR]

I look forward to it.

[ijuswannafish]

I like this idea. I hope we can put something together.

[all_in]

As long as it is before school gets going (2nd week of Aug) I'm in + wife and kids. I can throw in a couple of galons of fish filets, if we go that route. I like the Fountainebleau SP idea.

[Branch_Office]

I think Fountainbleau will be the place since it worked so well last go round and has water close by and lot of trees (shade) and the pavilion. We just need to pick a couple of dates that works for everyone and move forward. I would think latter part of July or first week in August? Comments....

[greenguy]

count me in if the date works out. Love FSP...great spot.

[who-yak]

Branch -- me and the wife are in for those dates.

[Branch_Office]

I am thinking of a Saturday rather than a Sunday and that way the Rev might could make it. How does July 31st work as a first pick for everyone ( I know any date you pick is going to be bad for someone but we will try) ?? We will also need to talk about menu....fry fish, BBQ or pot luck???

[theoldcaster]

THAT DATE WORKS FOR ME, AND i WILL BE GLAD TO HELP COOK WHATEVER WE WANT TO EAT, BY THE WAY GUYS Thursday I WILL HAVE BEEN MARRRIED TO THE SAME GAL FOR 38 YEARS, LET THAT BE AN EXAMPLE TO SOME OF YOU YOUNG ONES!

[Branch_Office]

Thanks TOC ..I appreciate your willingness to assist as always! Congratulations on the 38 years and the same gal...that truly is something these days as you said.

[Battery Doctor]

I could probably make the trip wherever it might be held. I prefer a Saturday.

[MDR]

Sounds like a good date. And since several others have volunteered to cook I guess I will suck it up and volunteer to eat!

[yak-aholic]

Lets just hope we can avoid any mis-haps with crazy super gar that think they wanna go for a kayak ride and steal your rod in the process.

http://www.bckfc.org/forum/viewthread.php?tid=4041#pid39403

[Branch_Office]

I was wondering if that was going to come up.... and MDR, you are a real team player to force yourself to eat like that lol.

[buddhaman]

July 31st works for me. I haven't been to FSP since I was a kid in the sixties and my parents packed me off to St. Paul's along with the rest of the badasses looking to see who could get more whippings from those Christian Brothers. Brother Austin was a pro!
I'll be glad to help in supplying food, setup, teardown, cleaning ... however I can assist. Maybe we can start a signup list for chores and equipment needed to help keep things organized.

[jallen355]

July 31st works for me. I haven't been to FSP since I was a kid in the sixties and my parents packed me off to St. Paul's along with the rest of the badasses looking to see who could get more whippings from those Christian Brothers. Brother Austin was a pro!
I'll be glad to help in supplying food, setup, teardown, cleaning ... however I can assist. Maybe we can start a signup list for chores and equipment needed to help keep things organized.

Hey, buddhaman. I'm a St. Paul's grad, too.....'83.

31st sounds like a good date.

[ijuswannafish]

BY THE WAY GUYS Thursday I WILL HAVE BEEN MARRRIED TO THE SAME GAL FOR 38 YEARS, LET THAT BE AN EXAMPLE TO SOME OF YOU YOUNG ONES!

Congratulations

[Razoryak]

31st bad for me; anniversary (only 24 for me old caster) - but I'm not important; I'm just the one that brings beer to weigh-ins :biggrin:

[Branch_Office]

31st bad for me; anniversary (only 24 for me old caster) - but I'm not important; I'm just the one that brings beer to weigh-ins :biggrin:

I think your wife would love to come to one of our functions as part of your anniversary day. For 24 years she has not had near the fun should would as being part of the BCKFC annual get together lol. Heck there is even a campground there for a romantic evening prior :biggrin: ...just saying. Oh and by the way, you can still bring beers! :buttrock:

[thrash]

Steve-
I'm in just let me know what I can do to help.

[Psycho Joe]

I just checked the Fountainbleu site for reservations. Both the cabins and the group camp areas are booked up for that weekend. But we could still probably get a pavilion. There are plenty of campsites still available. But we need to set a date because I think they are going to fill up too.

[Branch_Office]

Thanks Joe, I think we are looking at the Pavillion that we had last year and tenatively Juily 31st as date.

[Branch_Office]

What would you want to eat? Do y'all want to try and fry fish (I don't have any), cook burgers, sausage, dogs, or something else (suggestions)? I would like it to be something that fairly easy to do so everyone can enjoy the gathering and not pin a few people to cooking whatever it might be.

Maybe even a pot luck lunch / picnic - everyone cook / bring a dish or so and we see what we got?

Thoughts.....

[Branch_Office]

Fountainbleau is not available for July 31st nor the next weekend. Suggestions....

[theoldcaster]

Good Job Razoryak, 34 and counting, you may catch up to me

[dave1sg03]

Branch,
Out by the school were I work I jokingly call it the redneck yatch club. It's the launch on Airline, Blind River. They have a covered pavillion, launch, and rest rooms. Kinda in the middle of everyone I think.

[Domo]

Brechtel Park in Algiers has a pond, covered pavillion, I think bathrooms (can check on that).

[ijuswannafish]

Branch,
Out by the school were I work I jokingly call it the redneck yatch club. It's the launch on Airline, Blind River. They have a covered pavillion, launch, and rest rooms. Kinda in the middle of everyone I think.

This would be the St. James Parish Boat club. The facilities are nice there and the pavillion is pretty big.

[Branch_Office]

Is it a members only thing or open to anyone? Contact number to see about costs, etc? Might go check it out this weekend.

[dave1sg03]

There's also the Bonnet Carrie. The new launch area is really nice with a small pond for the kids to play in the kayak's. Last time I was there it was just porta pottie.

[ijuswannafish]

Is it a members only thing or open to anyone? Contact number to see about costs, etc? Might go check it out this weekend.

Not sure about that Steve. I think there was a contact number posted somewhere on the property but it has been a while since I have been there. I do remember there is plenty of room there for a get together.

[Branch_Office]

I just called them and left a message for info and to check date... as soon as I hear from them I will post up. I probably will ride down there and check it out as well.

[thrash]

At Fountainbleau i stayed for a BoyScouts overnight trip and we stayed in the boyscout area. This is an open area that we all brought pop-up tents and put them together for coverage.

Would this be something we can consider as opposed to the pavilion?

[ijuswannafish]

Last time I was there they had some deer in a fenced in area. I think they also had a playground for kids but not sure on that one. It might have changed since I was there last though. The launch gives you access to Blind River if anyone wanted to fish. Not sure of the quality of fishing in that stretch of Blind River but it looks like a nice place for the fly rod.

[Branch_Office]

At Fountainbleau i stayed for a BoyScouts overnight trip and we stayed in the boyscout area. This is an open area that we all brought pop-up tents and put them together for coverage.

Would this be something we can consider as opposed to the pavilion?

Possibly, if there were enuff trees / shade we would not need the pavillion. The other questions is how do they charge for that area? Let me check on that and report back. Don't get me wrong I really like Fountainbleau it is just finding the area that will handle us and the date.

[Branch_Office]

Just checked again online and they are showing nothing available in any area available. Is that a big outing weekend that I am not aware of?

[who-yak]

Branch I just checked WWLTV web site under festivals. 62 listed within 50 mile radius of New Orleans, only one listed for July 31 and that is something small in N.O. Just folks on vacation I guess.

[yak-aholic]

I'd be game for that location. I have been there a few times and really do like the location. Maybe if we have enough club kids, we can do a little kids fishing rodeo too. Just an idea.

[Branch_Office]

I'd be game for that location. I have been there a few times and really do like the location. Maybe if we have enough club kids, we can do a little kids fishing rodeo too. Just an idea.

Great idea but I had already listed it in the above (long) post lol..

[yak-aholic]

OOPS!!! I kinda scanned through the long post and must have missed that part. Trying to read the forum while at work sometimes makes me miss a few things. Glad I thought of that though... Do we have a tentative date yet? Or is that posted there as well?

[Branch_Office]

Talked about July 31st ....

[Cobia 1]

Oh no, not the kool aid!

[marshdaddy]

Would love to make it and bring the grandkids. But, working that weekend. Maybe next year.

[MDR]

I like it. Sounds like a great choice. TY Steve for checking that out.

[dave1sg03]

Branch,
Great choice. I'm in unless something comes up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI7Ghu1FpnQ

[Branch_Office]

MDR and dave1sg03 thanks for the thumbs up... I think it would be nice and any kids would have a great time. Those that can work the date into their schedule will enjoy it and I hope a lot of members come out and unwind.

[buddhaman]

Good scouting job, Branch. It looks like a clean, spacious place with all the amenities and in a centralized driving location. The date's fine with me and I'll be glad to provide some smoked meats.

[revredfish]

Just to dummy proof are we talking about out by Gramercy? Near the Zaps potato chip place?

[ijuswannafish]

Just to dummy proof are we talking about out by Gramercy? Near the Zaps potato chip place?

That would be the place Rev. It is marked as a launch in the member's maps section for those not sure where we are talking about.


Steve, you can add at least 7 more from our family. This should be a great day for all.

[who-yak]

Steve I was just down there a few weeks ago checking things out on my drive back from Baton Rouge. Central location, shade, playground, and a launch; something for everyone. Count my wife and I in. I can bring a BBQ pit if needed, just let me know. Thanks

[Psycho Joe]

This thread is a bit long.....Now that you have a place, time and date can you start another thread?

[Choupique]

that on the river?

[Branch_Office]

that on the river?

Yes, only steps away from the water with several boat launches there as well.

[Branch_Office]

This thread is a bit long.....Now that you have a place, time and date can you start another thread?

Done...Here is the link to the new thread: http://www.bckfc.org/showthread.php?1140-BCKFC-Family-Fun-Day-July-31st

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