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[chilli]

OK guys it's swill time again. For those of you who don't know what a swill is it's just a get together at a bar/restaurant where we meet, greet, eat and drink a few pops. We also encourage everyone to bring one prize (fishing and now hunting related) so we can fund-raise for a cause.

This swills cause will be for a Lyme test for our very own moderator Dr Feelgood because the Doc has been feeling bad for so long.

Judging by his symptoms I and others in the know believe that Doc may have Lyme disease. Problem is the real docs have insufficient tests and generally refuse the more expensive tests which run at least $500. There is a small chance that the doc may find a specialist who will order the test thus making it free. If this happens the money raised will go towards a media campaign aimed at Lyme awareness through Melisa Young a Lyme awareness advocate in Fort Erie

Lyme Disease Association of Ontario

I have not secured a location yet but I'm working on it. In the past we have met at the Lazy Lizard in the Henley Plaza right at the Ontario St off-ramp in St Catharines. We had a meal deal for a set amount of money (all you can eat) pizza and wings so we'll likely charge a cover for our seating area. We've used the pool table in the past to organize prize packages and sold tickets drawing stubs out of a hat.

If you would like to join our swill post a reply. Preferably a solid commitment so we can let the restaurant owner know approx how many they'll be cooking for. We've got three weeks to clear that day but if you can't make it and would like to donate or buy tickets or even donate a raffle prize we can arrange a drop off location. Past prizes included packs of power bait, fishing line, spinning combo's and even 2 stroke oil etc. Donating is not mandatory and we're thrilled with anything we get. I know we are not all working so don't worry about coming empty handed, we'll just be happy to see you. Also if you can't put in for the meal deal just come for a pop or coffee.

I will post as soon as I secure a location so stay tuned. If we would like to show support for Doc perhaps we could all change our profile pictures to something green, preferable Lyme green

[Coachman]

If I can get there I'll be there. I'd love a chance to get to meet some of you! Even if I can't be there I'll see what I can do about coming up with a donation. Perhaps a box of hand-tied flies or the like.

[chilli]

Thanks Coachman. We've had hand tied flies in the past and they were a big hit. I'd buy tickets for that for sure.

I got a pack of .22 hollowpoint pellets and a full body harness. For now

[hammercarp]

I am in.

[bassmaster12]

tell me were and im in

[Flywire]

I'm in!

[RJR]

I am in along with my wife. Just need to know where.

[bigugli]

I'll be there to spread some Ugliness

[Smokin Joe]

I'll be back home fishing that week Dan but I'll donate a few of the baits I made and a few $$ to go along with it

I'll be seeing Bondar before then so I'll leave everything with him.

Joe

[chilli]

It's confirmed! Lazy Lizard, Ontario St at the QEW 7pm start, food at 7:30. $20 a head gets you in the door and all you can eat pizza and wings. Usually it is only $10 plus $2 for gratuities but the rest will cover expenses for the test or go to the Lyme awareness campaign. I think a $queen per head is pretty decent and they've had great wings and za in the past Does this sound fair?

I'll need as accurate of a head count as possible for Anthony who is so gracious enough to offer such a great deal still after all these years.

Who wants to keep this thread updated for confirmations?

[jjcanoe]

Count me in, I'm bringing the boat down to do a bit @ either Crystal Beach or Lake O.

jjcanoe

[vinnimon]

I hope I can make it,if not I would like to drop off a donation of some sort.
I like to help in some manner.The ofn tyler tourney was a success,I hope this will be the same.

[chilli]

It will be because we all want to see more of the Docs feelgood fishing posts.

We now have an MC and he's got experience at these swills and his name is

[briguy]

the taxi ride home would cost me a fortune so I wouldn't be going to the swill but would like to donate for Pauls test, could ya post an address for donations or pm me an address for donations, thanks

[chilli]

pm sent briguy

[Rob D.]

me and amie will be there as well

[vinnimon]

Rob D., on May 9 2010, 03:36 PM, said:

me and amie will be there as well

I guess a happy bd swill down the throat is in order.LOL.I hope I can make it.

[bassmaster12]

im in wont have any prizes at the moment

[jjcanoe]

ROLL CALL (copy put you name in and paste)

1 Chilli
2 Dr. Feelgood
3 Hammercarp
4 Flywire
5 JJcanoe
6 Bassmaster12
7 RJR +1
8 Bigugli
9 Rob D +1

Edited by jjcanoe, 11 May 2010 - 11:41 PM.

[chilli]

jjcanoe, on May 12 2010, 12:37 AM, said:

ROLL CALL (copy put you name in and paste)

1 Chilli AKA Dan
2 Wildcat aka Nancy
3 Dr. Feelgood aka Paul
4 Mrs Feelgood aka Anita
5 Hammercarp
6 Flywire
7 JJcanoe
8 Bassmaster12
9 RJR
10 +1
11 Bigugli
12 Rob D
13 +1

Thank you JJ
Just use the reply button bottom right corner and it will automatically quote the text which you can add your name to
Looks like we have 13 already with weeks to go. This is going to be a good one