Christmas 2020

[GregOug]

3 hours ago, Old Scaley said:

There is a ramp at South Brisbane, just near the old Paul’s milk factory. There is one of those nice new city council multi purpose pontoons about 100 metres away from the playground area where we would hope to be. It is out of sight though because it is just around the corner. Also, you can tie up to them but time is limited (20 minutes I think), so you would probably need to be on or near the boat at all times. It would be less than 2 kms from the ramp to the pontoon. If you know Coronation Drive, the ramp is on the opposite side of the river just west of the go-between bridge and the pontoon is at the other end of that reach, a bit further down than opposite the Regatta hotel, so you would cover that distance in no time. 

It gets pretty busy there on weekends with parties so I don’t think we can be certain of getting a shelter shed and tables even if people get there at 10.30. I could bring a couple of small fold up tables for food if that helps.

I’ve decided I’m not going to bother bringing the boat. Too much hassle.

[ellicat]

Looks like there'll be 6 or 7 skippers and 5 deckies there on Sunday.

Still room for more if you can make it.

[Drop Bear]

I will chuck in a few tables and the bbq. I think I will just bring my webber as it is easier than the big bbq and plenty for 10. Does that fit with your plans @ellicat?

 

[ellicat]

Yep. That sounds good to me. A lot easier on the back too.

Thanks

[benno573]

Happy to contribute stuffs as required - are there any stuffs required?

[ellicat]

3 minutes ago, benno573 said:

Happy to contribute stuffs as required - are there any stuffs required?

I'm pretty sure we're all covered ,mate. If you want to bring something specific for yourself - feel free.

Will the little ladies be gracing us with their presence ?

[benno573]

16 hours ago, ellicat said:

I'm pretty sure we're all covered ,mate. If you want to bring something specific for yourself - feel free.

Will the little ladies be gracing us with their presence ?

Unlikely. Bbq time coincides with nap time.  

[ellicat]

Mine too. haha

[Kat]

First dessert ruined!  Family will be eating substandard blueberry and choc chip muffins for a while .  Seems I have been on a diet so long forgotten how to bake lol.

2nd dessert in the making.  

[Kat]

Actually while I think about it.  Would someone be able to bring a decent filleting knife in case I catch a Bull shark?  Mine won't cut it - lol

[benno573]

I can put my stuff in the car. Can show you how to sort one out too if you’re not sure. Not sure how the onlookers at west end will take that one though!

[Kat]

45 minutes ago, benno573 said:

I can put my stuff in the car. Can show you how to sort one out too if you’re not sure. Not sure how the onlookers at west end will take that one though!

Is that in reply to my request?  If so that would be great. Hope I do catch one. Have burley, freshwater eel and my tackle shop guy even made me a couple of shark traces (so I didn't have to buy a whole roll of wire). And what business is it of any onlookers?  Are there a lot of Karen's there?

[ellicat]

West End is Greenie city.

[Kat]

Okay.  Well if they worry about little old me catching and eating a few little Bull Sharks they need to re-educate themselves.  Anyway likelihood is not high... 

[ellicat]

What time are the tides tomorrow ? A heavier bait will need a bit of extra anchoring there with a mid tide run I'd imagine.

[Kat]

I presume I look up tide for Brisbane River Hill End?  If so tide is high at 10.24 and is 2.32m.  Solunar theory says it is a very good day for fishing and best time is from about 10.30am for a couple of hours.  I will bring my biggest sinker - but I fear I should have bought some bigger ones today.  Oh well you live and learn.

[ellicat]

That sounds like an excellent tide time for the get together. I'll see if I still have some snapper leads in the reserve supply.

[Kat]

Hi All.  The area @ellicat chose was taken by 7.45am.  The second set of gazebos - the ones past the playground were taken also.  They are leaving about 10.30am and the lovely Christian couple Karen and Brett said they will save the tables for us.  I am fishing in front until I see you.

Cheers Katrina

[ellicat]

I'll be there to relieve you by 10.30, @Kat. Thanks for organising it with K&B.

[kmcrosby78]

Nice work @Kat!!! Unfortunately I won't be able to make it - off to visit my brother and then have a family catch up at my parents place. Have fun all and well done Brian for the organising.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Well I’ll see everyone there sooner or later! 

Great the tables can be reserved Kat!  

Cheers Hamish 

[Drop Bear]

Thanks @Kat and @ellicat. see you just before 12. I will chuck in a few gazebos and tables if we get stuck. 

[ellicat]

All good Robbie. We have a shelter with bbq, so just need to bring yourself

[ellicat]

The sharkers are here and in action.

[Leosonfire]

Orleigh park?

[GregOug]

Thanks to @ellicat for organising and catering the AFO Christmas party. Great weather and good company, with a few good yarns thrown in. The food and drink were consumed with great gusto and we got to meet a few of the fisherwomen of the future. Merry Christmas to all.

[Old Scaley]

Yep, thanks @ellicat. Great to see some old and new faces getting together. Merry Christmas everyone.

[ellicat]

Thanks to everyone for coming and taking my mind off the wind for a few hours. haha It was a good catchup. Also thanks to Kat for the dessert sweeties. Mmmm

[GregOug]

39 minutes ago, ellicat said:

Thanks to everyone for coming and taking my mind off the wind for a few hours. haha It was a good catchup. Also thanks to Kat for the dessert sweeties. Mmmm

Yes indeed.

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Hi all

It was a great little get together - not to hot or cold, a nice breeze for some of the time, a good meet and greet with some, and many good tales were told!

I hope too see everyone again soon!  

Cheers Hamish

[AUS-BNE-FISHO]

Just now, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Hi all

It was a great little get together - not to hot or cold, a nice breeze for some of the time, a good meet and greet with some, and many good tales were told!

I hope too see everyone again soon!  

Cheers Hamish

And big thanks to Brian and Kat for supplying some food and getting the shelter locked in! 

Shame the fish weren't biting, hey Kat.

[GregOug]

59 minutes ago, AUS-BNE-FISHO said:

Hi all

It was a great little get together - not to hot or cold, a nice breeze for some of the time, a good meet and greet with some, and many good tales were told!

I hope too see everyone again soon!  

Cheers Hamish

Hi Hamish. School’s in again.
 

Not too hot, not ‘to’.

I hope to, not ‘too’. 
 

cheers

Greg

[Drop Bear]

Thanks so much @ellicat and @Kat for putting on a great spread. It was great to catch up and meet a few of you. 

Now we need to organise the trips we talked about.

Wathumba and a 3 boat challenge to name just 2

 

[Kat]

Yes yes.  Please organise whatever trips you talked about .  You will all need deckies.

[GregOug]

On 30/11/2020 at 7:37 AM, Kat said:

Yes yes.  Please organise whatever trips you talked about .  You will all need deckies.

Are you inferring we haven’t got any mates? I know I haven’t but one of the others on here might have. Stranger things have happened.