Nutcase Bowling - May 17th (Come one, come all!)

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:57 pm

All,

Frank has been bugging me

to get a bowling outing together, and I know there are at least a few on the board who might be interested (Donkey Phua comes to mind!) in getting together for a social outing of laughs and such...

I want to plan it far enough out so that those who want to be present can plan for it, and also want to plan it around the tournament schedules so there are no exxxx 'conflicts'.

I'm thinking this would just be a fun outing, no costs aside from lineage and any food/drinks consumed, but might be able to get a few sponsors to provide a few incentive prizes for 'special' awards.

Let me know what you think, and whether you'd be interested? I'm figuring we can coordinate it for the first part of next month, and hope we can get many of you Nutcases to join in for the fun and frivolity! This should be fun for the whole family - all would be welcome!

Roger

buddy brown · Post by **buddy brown** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:14 pm

As long as there is good beer there and not too far away count me in. I suck at bowling but I will place wagers on others to keep myself entertained

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:43 pm

buddy brown wrote:As long as there is good beer there and not too far away count me in. I suck at bowling but I will place wagers on others to keep myself entertained

I can bowl a steady high 90's much like my golf game! cold good beer gonna be there?

Nunyo Bizness · Post by **Nunyo Bizness** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:18 am

Sounds fun Roger, depending on where. I have offically moved to the LA area now(Hell Segundo), so I am closer to the masses. I will wait for more info as to where and when, but yeah count me in.

John

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:41 am

John,
That's El Stinkgundo.

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:54 am

Thought it through a bit last night, and this could be really good if we get enough folks to show... I think I can get some sponsors to throw in some product to give out and raffle, and the idea isn't focused on scoring... there would be a "card game", where you get to pull cards for strikes/spares and other 'good' shots.

Of course there's cold beer, that's nearly a requirement as they go hand in hand.

May even put together a BBQ/pool party afterward for anyone interested.

I'd probably be putting it together in Norco, as I have connections at the center there and can get some special considerations, and it is close to the house for the BBQ... I think it would be worth the drive if it works out the way I envision it could.

Need to get some more players lined up... c'mon guys, this could be a great event!

Roger

macinckirk · Post by **macinckirk** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:32 am

Roger if it happens I'll be there and if you need anything Let me know

I havn't bowled in 20 years but its like riding a bike after a 6 pack, I think I'm good for a few games in the 90's

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:40 am

Looking at Basscalendar.net, May 10 and May 17 look like fairly open dates, although I see the FLW NG Lake Mead event is scheduled on the 10th and the Stren series will be up at the Delta on the 17th...

We've got Memorial Day coming up at the end of May, and I'm not sure that would be a good time to schedule as many may decide to head out of town, which would leave early or mid-June. I'll wait to see what further responses we get as to how hard to chase this.

Roger

gt5bass · Post by **gt5bass** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:10 am

tunaman wrote:I'd probably be putting it together in Norco

Roger

Roger,

Where da heck is Norco...

Would dat be in Northern Colorado...hardeharhar

G
The Scourge

Jim V. · Post by **Jim V.** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:18 am

Sounds like fun. In fact, heading to Las Vegas today for the end of our league sweepstakes.

macinckirk · Post by **macinckirk** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:43 am

Jim will you be back for sunday at the wood??

Good luck in Vegas

FRANKRIZZO · Post by **FRANKRIZZO** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:22 am

im down

brushhogxxx · Post by **brushhogxxx** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:32 am

Roger I sent you a PM.

Check out Gardena Bowl, right down the street from the Hustler Casino.

Jim T

buddy brown · Post by **buddy brown** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:36 am

tunaman wrote:Looking at Basscalendar.net, May 10 and May 17 look like fairly open dates, although I see the FLW NG Lake Mead event is scheduled on the 10th and the Stren series will be up at the Delta on the 17th...

We've got Memorial Day coming up at the end of May, and I'm not sure that would be a good time to schedule as many may decide to head out of town, which would leave early or mid-June. I'll wait to see what further responses we get as to how hard to chase this.

Roger

Roger,

May 10th is the rescheduled (CAsitas) date at Piru for Reg. 7. BBQ sounds good.

Ray L. · Post by **Ray L.** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:42 am

No May 10th. for me.
I will be baggin' 'em and weighin' 'em at Piru.

buddy brown · Post by **buddy brown** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:49 am

Ray L. wrote:No May 10th. for me.
I will be baggin' 'em and weighin' 'em at Piru.

Ray lookin forward to Piru. You better get some more weigh bags I think I'll need 5

Hollywood · Post by **Hollywood** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:51 am

macinckirk wrote:Roger if it happens I'll be there and if you need anything Let me know

I havn't bowled in 20 years but its like riding a bike after a 6 pack, I think I'm good for a few games in the 90's

sounds like i have competition!

Nunyo Bizness · Post by **Nunyo Bizness** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:09 am

I'll be at region7 Piru as well...so no 10th for me. Buddy? are you pulling a Babe Ruth and calling your shot?......I like it. I can see it now, you on the bow..pointing in a direction and casting....bam! 5+lber...five times....I got to see this. Good luck this wekend

John

buddy brown · Post by **buddy brown** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:28 am

Nunyo Bizness wrote:I'll be at region7 Piru as well...so no 10th for me. Buddy? are you pulling a Babe Ruth and calling your shot?......I like it. I can see it now, you on the bow..pointing in a direction and casting....bam! 5+lber...five times....I got to see this. Good luck this wekend

John

That's good John. Yes I'm Babe F-ing Ruth. After a season of foul balls bunts and singles. I'm flippin the script... I'm goin YARD from now on.. i-i-i- m-mean i hope i do r-really g-good.. NO! I"M BABE RUTH BYAtch LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNGG BBBBBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL

John Barron · Post by **John Barron** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:33 am

I will throw in some Revenge Baits and the first one to bowl a 300 will get their pick from my inventory of Dobyns Rods (is that a safe bet or what?)

John Barron
The "Top Stick Tour"

brushhogxxx · Post by **brushhogxxx** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:12 pm

John,

Bowling a 300 for a Dobyns rod is better than what they give us in league play. We only get $100.00 and a ring.

Jim T

Brian D. · Post by **Brian D.** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:19 pm

Elf bowling during Christmas. Sounds like fun. May 10 may not be doable due to the fed event. Regardless of the date, I'll open up the Jackall-Lures prize closet and kick in a few baits.

DL · Post by DL » Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:22 pm

Elf Blowing??? you're sick

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:33 pm

Sounds like there's enough interest to pull this together, so I'll start working up the logistics and shaking some trees for sponsor donations.

It won't be May 10th, as there are too many conflicts... heck, I'LL be fishing Piru also!

I'm leaning more towards early June, as that will give plenty of time to get lanes and goodies lined up and get it on everyone's schedule. The Winter leagues will be wrapping up at that time, so lanes should be more available as well.

JB - very generous of you sir! I have a feeling some are going to be trying a lot harder with a Dobyn's incentive... I may even have to give it a go!

Jim - got your PMs and will be in touch. If we're going to have a BBQ/pool party afterward it will have to be out this direction. Should be worth everyone's while, though, as those who have been over for one of our parties can attest.

Let me look more closely at the early June events and see what looks available.

Thanks to all for your responses and interest!

Roger

DAKINE198 · Post by **DAKINE198** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:38 am

Gardena Bowl????? are you fricken kidding me???? the food is good the drinks are cheap but the lanes suck

DAKINE198 · Post by **DAKINE198** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:44 am

okay just outta curiosity, who remember these houses?
midtown, jefferson, eldorado, lucky, montebello, and my personal favorite Holiday Bowl. Weeeesssiiiiiieeeeddddeeee

Byron · Post by **Byron** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:04 pm

Nunyo Bizness wrote:Sounds fun Roger, depending on where. I have offically moved to the LA area now(Hell Segundo), so I am closer to the masses. I will wait for more info as to where and when, but yeah count me in.

John

What's wrong with quiet little "Smell Segundo" where the sewer meets the sea. I have lived here since 1985 accross from Rec park. Love the place for the kids schooling - great school district. Plus my Auto shop / employment is here (Craig's Automotive).

About the bowling - Let us know the date and time and I'm in. Maybe I can put a face to the names here.

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:37 pm

Excellent Byron - that's one of the main ideas.

This isn't going to be about scoring, unless you want to try for the Dobyn's rod that JB has offered up for a 300 game, but it is about the socialization, meeting new friends, putting faces to names, and having fun. We'll have a card game going for prizes, and will also hopefully be able to hand out goodies for those 'special' moments. This will be something that will be geared towards folks of all (or no) skill levels and ages, so come one, come all. It will be good times. More info to come... stay tuned!

Roger

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:38 pm

Looking at the combined calendars, May 17th looks like it may be an open date, or least impactful. Does anyone know of a conflict that I'm not seeing?

Roger

Nunyo Bizness · Post by **Nunyo Bizness** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:43 pm

What's wrong with quiet little "Smell Segundo" where the sewer meets the sea. I have lived here since 1985 across from Rec park. Love the place for the kids schooling - great school district. Plus my Auto shop / employment is here (Craig's Automotive).

About the bowling - Let us know the date and time and I'm in. Maybe I can put a face to the names here.

Hey Byron,
Sorry, truly no offense. I am making El Segundo the brunt of my frustration, but it is really the company that made me go there, I will make the most of it though. You would have to admit,"It would be nice to live in an area where you see the stars at night and 7 miles from the lake (Cachuma). The Westside community is nice, but try and drive anywhere in LA...7 miles in 10 minutes.....It just doesn't happen. El Segundo does have some good restaurants and is a cool community and you can bet I will try and make a home out of it or somewhere close by.

Byron · Post by **Byron** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 9:39 pm

No offense at all -- I could think of many better places to live but my work commute is only 10 blocks. Gotta love that. I grew up in Manhattan Beach right next door to El Segundo and joked about it as a kid all the time. Hell most people didn't even know it had a residential area.

Nunyo Bizness · Post by **Nunyo Bizness** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:03 am

Byron,
Do you work for the big red R??? Are you a member of a Bass club? I'm headed to the West Valley Bass club meeting on weds. if your interested. It will be my first meeting. Just going to check it all out and see if its my cup, but I'm sure it already is.

John

Byron · Post by **Byron** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:54 pm

Nunyo Bizness wrote:Byron,
Do you work for the big red R??? Are you a member of a Bass club? I'm headed to the West Valley Bass club meeting on weds. if your interested. It will be my first meeting. Just going to check it all out and see if its my cup, but I'm sure it already is.

John

Don't work for the big red R. I have a family run auto shop that my dad started back in 1959. It's Craig's Automotive at 123 Nevada St. over near the Chevron refinery. As far as clubs go I belong to none. I fished ABA and JT back in 96' and 97' but working 8-6 M-F kinda kills any prefishing so I just enjoy my weekends out on the lakes without the stress of the tourneys.

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:00 pm

I'll check on lanes tomorrow for May 17th and see what arrangements I can make, and that should determine what the costs will be per person.

Thanks to Gator and sTony for making this a stickey...

Roger

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:59 pm

I spoke with the league coordinator tonight, and there is plenty of availability Saturday May 17th after cosmic bowling... we could do it from 5:00 - 7:00, then for those who are interested we could head to our house for a BBQ and party... got a pool table, big dining room table for a card game, pool/spa, etc.

Looks like the cost would be $11 per person for two hours of bowling.

Let me know how this sounds and who is definitely interested, and I'll put it together. Also, let me know who would be down for the BBQ so I can prepare the wife!

Roger

DAKINE198 · Post by **DAKINE198** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:02 am

hey JB how bouts game of pool for a pick of a dobyns?

brushhogxxx · Post by **brushhogxxx** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:20 am

Sounds good to me,

Jim T

Mike Phua · Post by **Mike Phua** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:10 am

Brother it's so on. COUNT ME IN! STeeEEEEEEEEE--RIIIIIIIIIIkE!!!! Im there for sure! Sorry I didn't see this earlier Roger. Duh it was only in front of me every time I logged in. I'm there................look out clowns I've got a 16lb Big Hammer coming your way! MP

macinckirk · Post by **macinckirk** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:29 am

I'm in for the whole deal also, so let me know if you need anything for the BBQ besides beer and absolut

Brian D. · Post by **Brian D.** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:56 pm

Got this event as a tenative. Still too far out to know fer sure.

Nunyo Bizness · Post by **Nunyo Bizness** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:03 pm

Looks good Roger. Let me check the far out schedule and I will give you a all in.

John

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:06 am

Thanks for the responses guys... this will be fun for sure!

Kirk - not having been at one of our parties, it is understandable... no one will need to bring a thing, unless they have a unique beverage need. The wife brings it on with regards to food, munchies, etc., and we pretty much have the adult beverage side covered! We have well over 200 bottles of wine, and most of the major (and minor) brands of distilled spirits. I usually pick up a couple of cases of Pacificos, some Rolling Rocks, and have several cases of MGD on hand. Oh yeah, and the wife usually keeps Coors Light on hand, so that usually takes care of the fermented needs.

If someone wants to bring something, they're more than welcome, but it certainly won't be necessary!

I'll be working out the remaining details as soon as possible, so check this thread often for updates.

Oh yeah, and we have a couple of spare bedrooms, couch space, the motorhome, and floor space for anyone who wants to indulge and not have to try to navigate homeward! First come, first served!

Roger

gt5bass · Post by **gt5bass** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:20 am

tunaman wrote:The wife brings it on with regards to food, munchies, etc., and we pretty much have the adult beverage side covered!

No Doubt! Roger and his wife (damn I wish I wasn't so thick in the head that I could remember names better

) put out a 5-Star spread. If you leave wanting it is because you didn't ask or you just don't know who to enjoy 1st Class hospitality.

Look forward to it again Roger...I got dibs on a place to rack out as it would be a long drive home...last time I just had to drive to the motel

Gary

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:08 am

You've got it Gary... we'll make you nice and comfy!

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:52 pm

(Sorry for the double entry, but wanted to be sure those who are interested see this link)

I've created a web page with the details and location for the bowling event, as well as a sign-up form for those interested. Please take a moment, if you are planning to come (definite or tentative) so that I can make sure to allocate enough lanes and budget enough food:

http://www.tunaman.org/web/AnglerBowlingEvent.htm

I'm in the process of soliciting goodies from some of the sponsors, and hope we will have some nice items to go along with the activites.

More to come...

Roger

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:13 pm

HOLY COW!!! Rumor has it the Orso boys are going to make this deal, and they are in production with their handmade baits as we speak! WHOO HOO!!! For those who may be interested, you can talk with Dave and Rob at this event about their baits.

Dave has generously comitted 4 brand new production Orso swimbaits for our raffle as well!!! And if you don't happen to have the lucky tickets, I'd expect they may even bring some along for sale.

This is going to be AWSOME!!!

Roger

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:22 pm

In addition, I'm trying to work with some other sponsors to line up goodies for the bowling and the raffle, and I'd be remiss without thanking Brian Day for offering up some Jackal goodies - you rock BD!

I have other contacts out to several potential donors, and I hope to have more information when I get back from Clear Lake. I've got a couple of "special requests" in and hope to get a couple of answers back from those as well. Remember - this is not for personal gain (except for the fun we'll derive from it!) - the entry fee goes directly to the bowling center and any money collected from the raffle will be put directly into the prize fund.

Thanks again to Dave and Rob for stepping up - that was unexpected and has me pumped up!

If you haven't had a chance to sign up yet, have been on the fence, or just don't think it is something you're interested in, I'd suggest you think twice and GET YOUR ENTRY IN!!! This is going to be large, and is going to be a kicking event for all!

Roger

Link to the details and entry form

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:58 pm

Also, BIG THANKS to Buddy Brown for offering up a golf certificate for the raffle!!!!

Bring lots of dollars guys - this is going to be extremely worthwhile!

Roger

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:34 pm

OK folks - I'm going to have to firm up the reservations, so if you're contemplating please hit the sign-up form as soon as possible and let me know so that I can plan accordingly. I'll have to commit to the bowling center on Monday, so I'll leave the entry window open until Sunday night and then close it off.

The bowling center is working with me to see what discounts they can offer, so the costs may be less than what was originally stated.

I fixed an issue with the way the details page was linked on the web site, and it now opens into its own window as it was intended to. If anyone had problems accessing the page and entry form I apologize.

I've got some of the sponsor donations lined up, and am working to firm up the others... so far we have a really nice selection of products to use for the give-aways and raffles, and I expect to have more shortly.

Here's what we have on tap so far:

Dobyn's rod - 1st 300 game rolled (John Barron)
Golf outing - raffle prize (Buddy Brown (Tom Lee))
4 Orso swimbaits! - raffle prizes (oakview (Dave Roberson))
Jackal goodies - give-aways, raffle prizes (Brian Day)

Jim (BrushHogxxxx) has also mentioned some product availability, and I have to get back with him to see what he can supply, and I have PMs out to Rick Grover, Randy Y (Roboworm) and Bill Siemantel and am waiting to see if I can get small donations from them. I spoke with Rae El and he indicated he might be able to contribute, and have emails into Ken Huddleston to see if I can get a small donation of Huddleston product as well. I still have to contact Tom Phillips to see what he might be able to provide as well. We will have a real nice selection of products for giving and raffling out, so this should be excellent.

On top of that, the blow-out BBQ and after-party is shaping up to be quite the bash, and it is included no-charge... if you aren't into bowling you should still sign up and get into the raffle and the party... it will be an awesome social event for the southern Nutcases!

Hope to see you here... please sign up so we can plan accordingly, regardless of whether you plan to bowl or not.

Roger