Take Granpa or Grama Fishing

[Basseye]

All,

Millard Good Samaritan Nursing Home has asked  if we would be willing to assist them taking some of their residences fishing on 15 July. The outing will be in the morning, followed by a picnic lunch. The location is open for discussion. We need to come up with a place that is easily wheelchair accessable, and have fish. Any suggestions??? Last time we went to Chalco, and it worked out pretty good.

Here is what I need from you:

1) Bodies, I need as many folks as possible. Most of these people require one on one assistance. I would like to have someone for each resident to assist with casting, baiting hooks, taking off fish, and just visiting. ( Jerry, It's kinda like fishing with Rod)

2) Equipment, I need easy to use (i.e. spincasting) rods and reels for everyone.
   --If anyone has an "in" at Walmart, Dicks, or some other large retailer, they may be willing to donate combo packs the residence can take home with them?? Vickie donated hooks, weights, bobbers and bait last time?

For those of you that helped out last time, Please let everyone else know how good of a deal this is. This will more than likely be the last time some of these folks get to go fishing. I know if it were me, I would appreciate someone taking the time to take me fishing for the last time.

Please let me know if you can help out.

Thanks in advance.

Basseye

[left_turn56]

What a great idea for an event. I wish I ws closer!
left_turn56

[Skipper (ripnlips)]

Fridays are kinda tough for me but I might be able to swing it. Also I have 4 or 5 spincast outfits that we can use.

[Mike Cork]

WOW this is an incredible idea, I wish I was closer I hope you get a lot of support for this one. Let us know if there is anything a long distance friend can do to help.

[-Bryan-]

I will have to see what my calendar will be like, there are many changes on my horizon when i get back.  I hear i am moving jobs and such...

[medic88]

This is an great idea... I have a couple spincast outfits that can be used.  I would be interested to help out!   Let me know...  Maybe I can get the Family Man  to show but I've heard his boss is kind of a stickler when it comes to time off!!!!!!!!

Davies

[Skipper (ripnlips)]

Yea, we know you have a couple of spincast. We saw you fishing with them at the tournament.

BUY SOME REAL RODS YOU BACKSEAT BOATER

[medic88]

I wouldn't smart off to much, it won't be long before your sitting in a wheel chair asking someone to help you fish!!! 

[Skipper (ripnlips)]

Well i wont be asking you. At least i`ll get someone who can catch fish, not donuts!!!!!    You better keep your day job, 

[Javelin 409]

ripnlips has his little helper, check out the picture on his profile.  Him and Hoot are like Skipper and Gilligan!  I don't know how they both sleep in the back of that Dodge!

[-Bryan-]

Rod says spooning takes up less space...Jerry always gives one of those coy smiles and agree's...

[Basseye]

Sorry for my laps in attendance. Putter took a dump.....

It's amazing how we can take a good post about doing something nice for some folks and still manage to wind up on the subject of Gilligan and the Skipper spooning!!!

Anyhow....

I think Zerinski will be the best place to do this. When I have more details, I'll post them.

Skipper....

Do you think you could send out an e-mail to the folks that cant seem to find the board?

Thanks for all the help.

Basseye

[Skipper (ripnlips)]

Just call me Skipper

[Skipper (ripnlips)]

So Jeff, is this still a go on friday??? 

[Basseye]

O.K. Guys-n-Gals......

I have between 10 and 12 Gentleman from Millard Good Samaritan Nursing Home expecting to go fishing on Friday, so I need to know who can lend a hand.

If you cannot be there to help out, you can help buy letting us use any rods and reels you may have laying around.

If you can show, we will meet at Zorinski at 0900. Lunch will be provided by MGS.

PLEASE let me know ASAP if you can help. The last thing I want is to let these guys down at the last minute.

Thanks, Jeff