Originally posted by: muskygirl on 8/19/2007 1:24:58 PM

Woo Hoo!!!!!! A new date for next year!!!

Originally posted by: ROD TENDER on 8/19/2007 12:07:34 PM

On behalf of the 2007 Meet Attendees (Pictured above) we would like to extend a special invite to each and everyone of our fellow Members, their families and friends who have never experienced a meet before <!--graemlin::)--> Please join us in 2008 and help us celebrate our:

*** Fifth Anniversary of Getting-Together ***


Dates:

July 16th - 20th 2008

Place:

Goose Island Campground Located 3 miles South of La Crosse Wisconsin just off of Hwy 35, in the backwaters of the Mississippi River.

Campground Amenities:

The Campground has Over 400 Camp Sites: most with Electrical and Water Hook-Up, Restroom/Shower Facilities, Sanitary Dump Stations, a Camp Store with bait licenses and ice, Firewood, a Fish Cleaning House, 3 Boat Ramps, Canoe Rentals, Swimming Beach, 2 Nature Trails, a Kids Playground, Volleyball & Basketball courts, a Game Room and a Miniature Golf Course.
Not to mention the excellent fishing that abounds for (Walleye, Sauger, Bass, Catfish, Pike, Crappie, and Blue Gills) in the backwaters and main channel of the Mississippi River

Reservations:
To reserve your campsite Please call the Goose Island Campground after Jan 3rd 2008 at 1-608-788-7018 Make sure to tell them you are with the NAFC and that you would like a campsite in the #55 to #70 loop, we reserve #50 - #54 as the designated host / group activity sites each year they are right on shore with plenty of room / beach area for members to moor their boats during the meet.
There are several Motels/Hotels close by for non Camping Members (if you would like info on Motels/Hotels please let us know)

Quick note:
You must be 18 yrs. or older to reserve a campsite at the campground and to attend the meet, if you are one of our younger members under the age of 18 and would like to join us your welcome to do so as long as a parent or guardian accompanies you during your stay

Fishing License info:
The area / water of the Mississippi River we plan to fish is classified as State Boundary water if you are from, Wisconsin, Minnesota no other license is required, if you are attending from other states not bordering the boundary you will need to get a nonresident fishing license.


As always if you have any questions or need more info post it here and one of the gang will help you out

Originally posted by: papa_d on 8/19/2007 3:55:07 PM

A very good looking group if I ever saw one. No promises now but Debbie and I would love to make the next one. I've marked the calender... <!--graemlin::)-->

Originally posted by: davesett2000 on 8/19/2007 8:54:07 PM

Oh sure papa <!--graemlin::p-->

If you were uncomfortable with us in Gwinn...then I gotta wonder if you will be comfortable here in La Crosse <!--graemlin::o-->

I STILL hope you come though and experience what we have been there <!--graemlin:;)-->

Originally posted by: sscasteel on 8/20/2007 9:09:38 AM

Got it marked down here on my info board by my computer. <!--graemlin::D-->

The Welch Motel phone # where I drowned Worms and I stay during the meet is [608] 788-1300.

Scott and Rae Ann Elvin are the owners of the place. It is about 4-5 miles from the NAFC camp area. [very handy location] <!--graemlin:;)-->

Originally posted by: turnip on 8/20/2007 10:59:18 AM

Dave & I will be making reservations for the campground...Woohoo!! <!--graemlin::cool:--> And we will have a tale ta tell! <!--graemlin::eek:--> <!--graemlin:;)--> <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: muskygirl on 8/20/2007 11:16:51 AM

quote:

Originally posted by turnip:
Dave & I will be making reservations for the campground...Woohoo!! <!--graemlin::cool:--> And we will have a tale ta tell! <!--graemlin::eek:--> <!--graemlin:;)--> <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: davesett2000 on 8/20/2007 11:26:54 AM

The reason it can't be told yet is because it hasn't happened yet <!--graemlin::p-->

So you're just going to have to be patient and wait <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: John C. Taylor on 8/20/2007 11:28:23 AM

It sounds like a lot of fun stuff going on there and just might be a great place for a family vacation. My wife and daughter do not fish but I think they could find plenty to do. If they would like to come along we would bring our fifth wheel camper. It looks like an easy pull.

If the gals would rather stay home Allon and I will probably ride the bike. However, depending on the weather, we might pull the camper anyway.

Looking forward to the meet.------JCT

Originally posted by: turnip on 8/20/2007 11:36:13 AM

quote:

Originally posted by davesett2000:
The reason it can't be told yet is because it hasn't happened yet <!--graemlin::p-->

So you're just going to have to be patient and wait <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: fish-a-holic on 8/20/2007 1:13:01 PM

hhmmmmm? Mudpie or Cowpie? Go on MG give the man some pie. <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: muskygirl on 8/20/2007 1:28:32 PM

quote:

Originally posted by turnip:

quote:

Originally posted by davesett2000:
The reason it can't be told yet is because it hasn't happened yet <!--graemlin::p-->

So you're just going to have to be patient and wait <!--graemlin::D-->

Na na nana na! <!--graemlin::p--> You'll just have to wait...Now can I have pie?? <!--graemlin::rolleyes:--> <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: muskygirl on 8/20/2007 1:29:50 PM

quote:

Originally posted by fish-a-holic:
hhmmmmm? Mudpie or Cowpie? Go on MG give the man some pie. <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: canepole on 8/20/2007 7:06:25 PM

quote:

Originally posted by John C. Taylor:
It sounds like a lot of fun stuff going on there and just might be a great place for a family vacation. My wife and daughter do not fish but I think they could find plenty to do. If they would like to come along we would bring our fifth wheel camper. It looks like an easy pull.

Originally posted by: LIPRIPPER on 8/21/2007 12:15:15 PM

All right JCT if you come next year even though I have that other one that Dave is paying for us personalities of the year I would just have to try and work this one in too <!--graemlin::D--> If nothing else we for sure can catch a catfish <!--graemlin:;)--> <!--graemlin::D-->

Originally posted by: muskygirl on 8/21/2007 12:19:58 PM

quote:

If nothing else we for sure can catch a catfish

Originally posted by: John C. Taylor on 8/22/2007 6:13:43 AM

Living in Kansas, home to some pretty fair sized flatheads and channels, I certainly wouldn't mind tangling with an ole catfish. I'll make sure to bring some heavy duty tackle to get the job done.

This is already starting to sound good. You can bet I'll be asking ole canepole for that information this spring.

Later--------JCT

Originally posted by: fish-a-holic on 8/22/2007 8:39:42 AM

I believe Carly Simmon sang a song about the meet, and ketchup.........

Originally posted by: JESSE on 8/22/2007 5:45:08 PM

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Originally posted by: fish-a-holic on 8/23/2007 3:03:41 AM

Anticipation....