You're Invited to the 5th Annual BassResource.com Roadtrip!!!

[cart7t]

C'mon guys we are still nine months away. Sharkbite, not to worry. If you don't have the coin to reserve the cabin yourself, just keep broadcasting - like once a week. Eventually, without a doubt, you will find a roomie. The problem with reserving a room by credit card at this early date is that you are charged immediately for the reservation, i.e. about $120. Admittedly, your room mates pay you back at the end of the trip, but you've got to suck up the financial outlay for some nine months. For some of us that's not a problem. For others of us, that can cause a real financial squeeze. That's when you want to start shopping for roomies, and requesting a deposit to cover your deposit.

Yea thank you very much I have faith that I'll get in. I am oked to go by my women so thats a plus lol. I will worry about it in the new year. So put me down on the list then ok.

thanx

There's plenty of ways to save money and make the trip affordable.

Mike is demonstrating a great example by rooming with RW. With all those older guys in one room, I'm sure they'll get a group discount rate on geriatric nurse services.

:running:

[Stagerlee]

Sounds like my type of trip.

[Long Mike]

Cart7t, yes we get a discount on the nurse care, but the downside is that our walkers will constantly be getting tangled with each other.  It will be  a miracle if no one falls and breaks a hip.   :-/

[CWB]

Cart7t, yes we get a discount on the nurse care, but the downside is that our walkers will constantly be getting tangled with each other. It will be a miracle if no one falls and breaks a hip. :-/

Mike-

If I remember you told me at Kentucky Lake that because of your advanced age, you already had both hips replaced.

[Long Mike]

You're right Ken. I had the first hip replaced after my fall during the Lake Fork road trip and the second one replaced after my fall on the Guntersville trip. The BR road trips can be brutal on us seniors.

[Sharkbite]

I don't know much CPR or First Aid can I still go lol ;D

[cart7t]

I don't know much CPR or First Aid can I still go lol ;D

Absolutely.  If you're around the older fella's just be congenial despite the odors.  

[SammyLee]

I'd love to be there the whole week but I doubt I can afford that.  What two days would be the best to fish and meet up with everyone?  Thursday and Friday at the end?

I have a friend with a Basscat boat who is not (yet) part of Bassresource, and I'd like for him to come along (with his boat and expertise)  That wouldn't be a problem would it?

[roadwarrior]

Scheduling the "time" is the only issue. Otherwise, the cost

of the entire week is very low. If you are just fishing two days,

Wednesday and Thursday are best, our banquet is Wednesday

night.

8-)

[cart7t]

Friday usually finds many guys on their way back home early.  Some of us that live closer will stay and fish but it's the minority.

I'd suggest staying Mon-Thurs.  You've got evening meals already set up for Mon-Wed.  You're only concerns are Breakfast and lunch those days which can be done cheap and your dinner on Thursday night.  Bunk up in a cabin with a couple others and you're talking a very cheap 4-5 day fishing trip.  

[CWB]

Scheduling the "time" is the only issue. Otherwise, the cost

of the entire week is very low. If you are just fishing two days,

Wednesday and Thursday are best, our banquet is Wednesday

night.

8-)

Kent-

The banquet was great but don't forget about your burgers and Speeds chicken. Although by the looks of it you guys might need a few more grills and junior chefs to help out if you plan on repeating next year. I'm in if you need the help! Of course, I will have to sample the stuff before it's served to make sure everything's O.K.

[SammyLee]

Thanks guys, that's very helpful.  I had planned to tent camp (12 bucks a day) over in the Bruton Branch campgound as it is actually on the water.  (That's where that big LMB in the picture came from!)  

I guess if I can share a room the cost wouldn't be that much more.  If anyone is looking for someone to share a room, (or boat costs) just PM me.  I am quiet, neat, do not snore and mind my own business.  I do smoke a cigar from time to time but outside.

Time is not really an issue as I have tons of vacation time on the books and if I request it soon enough, I'll get it approved.  After last weekend's two PB LMB and SMB at Pickwick, I will be going back there several times prior our get together, which I am much looking forward to.

[Sharkbite]

Scheduling the "time" is the only issue. Otherwise, the cost

of the entire week is very low. If you are just fishing two days,

Wednesday and Thursday are best, our banquet is Wednesday

night.

8-)

Kent-

The banquet was great but don't forget about your burgers and Speeds chicken. Although by the looks of it you guys might need a few more grills and junior chefs to help out if you plan on repeating next year. I'm in if you need the help! Of course, I will have to sample the stuff before it's served to make sure everything's O.K.

I can help with the cooking just tell me what you want me to make and when.  I am best at Italian.

[burleytog]

If you're planning on fishing with cart, make sure you pack an alarm clock.  

[cart7t]

If you're planning on fishing with cart, make sure you pack an alarm clock.

Who'd have thought that a BR roadtrip kodak moment would happen when everyone was in the restaurant eating breakfast and Burley staggers in the room in his pj's!  

[terry has a boat]

would I only Have to pay the 50 dollar reg fee if I already have a place to stay in the area at shilo falls golf course. can I bring a fishing buddy and if so is it 50 for him also?  

[SPEEDBEAD.]

would I only Have to pay the 50 dollar reg fee if I already have a place to stay in the area at shilo falls golf course. can I bring a fishing buddy and if so is it 50 for him also?

Lodging accomodations are left up to individuals, so I dont believe that would be a problem.

The registration covers meals and gift pack.

Hope to see you there.

[roadwarrior]

would I only Have to pay the 50 dollar reg fee if I already have a place to stay in the area at shilo falls golf course. can I bring a fishing buddy and if so is it 50 for him also?

Lodging accommodations are left up to individuals, so I don't believe that would be a problem.

The registration covers meals and gift pack.

Hope to see you there.

Have your buddy join the club! As you know, it's free!

The $50 is for Wednesday's banquet and some other

expenses. The goodie bag and other sponsor gifts more

than cover the sign-up fee. Additionally, you will have an

opportunity to participate in a charity raffle with big prizes.

Lodging is YOUR responsibility and you can stay

anywhere. We have reserved rooms and cabins for the

gang, but everyone makes their own reservations.

Hope to see you there!

8-)

[Sharkbite]

Thats a good deal I heard last years gift pack was loaded with goodies

[burleytog]

If you're planning on fishing with cart, make sure you pack an alarm clock.

Who'd have thought that a BR roadtrip kodak moment would happen when everyone was in the restaurant eating breakfast and Burley staggers in the room in his pj's!

Nah, those were just the clothes I threw on after I got out of bed.  I sleep in the nude.   8-)

[Long Mike]

I want to reiterate that the $50 registration fee covers dinner at the banquet on Wednesday ONLY.  No other meals are included.  The hotel serves a buffet meal in the evenings.  We are hoping that, on Monday and Tuesday, the attendees will take advantage of the buffet (at your cost) and then dine together in a private dining room adjoining the restaurant.  Unconfirmed rumors are that dancing girls will be present.  

[burleytog]

Unconfirmed rumors are that dancing girls will be present.

No one wants to see you and Kent wearing skirts.

[Long Mike]

Unconfirmed rumors are that dancing girls will be present.

No one wants to see you and Kent wearing skirts.

Well, so much for the surprise entertainment.  

[Triton21]

I want to reiterate that the $50 registration fee covers dinner at the banquet on Wednesday ONLY. No other meals are included. The hotel serves a buffet meal in the evenings. We are hoping that, on Monday and Tuesday, the attendees will take advantage of the buffet (at your cost) and then dine together in a private dining room adjoining the restaurant. Unconfirmed rumors are that dancing girls will be present.

So that's the "some other  expenses"?  

Kelley

[Glenn]

Great question Kelley.  Without providing a full audit, it covers the costs of maps and t-shirts for everyone, name badges, and other minor misc. things.  This year, the registration covered everything within 20 cents or so of the actual costs.  Throw in the fact I got extra maps and t-shirts for "just in case" that didn't happen, and I ended up in the hole.  :-/

Bottom line: nobody is making any money off the registration fee, if that's the concern.