4th Adopt-A-Bridge Cleanup 1/17/2008 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

[*~Fishy-Face~*]

hi guys! Last cleanup took a little longer than expected, we had alot of work. I need to sort out some details w/ Tommy and Monica and i'll give you guys an update on this cleanup's special project.

You know the drill =0)

[PhishingPhanatic]

Just put it on my calendar.

[fishnfool73]

I guess I 'll go .

[PhishingPhanatic]

By the way, when I went down to the Keys this weekend, the garbage cans were in place.

[bolo]

You can count on me. I wont confirm and back out on you Elly.

[baitwetter]

My calendar is clear for this one. If nothing comes up, im there!!

[WhoDey]

I am in.

Lets get some new faces down there this time guys!

[baitwetter]

Lets get some new faces down there this time guys!

Are you saying that we have "old" faces Rob??

[CowboyJustin]

Anyone going and have a extra space for me to ride with them? let me know, I'd like to go but my car won't make it!!

[fishnfool73]

Just post it here it is an informal cleanup. Check this thread for any updates.

[*~Fishy-Face~*]

Hi everyone! Time for an update:

Confirmed:
GusBus (glad your back!)
Chris
Elly
Tommy
Rob (WhoDey)
Rory
Ricky
Bolo

If I'm missing anyone, please pm me w/ your confirmation and the number of ppl. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not confirm if you're unsure, thinking about it...having an upset stomach...etc. I need commitment ppl!! ya ya, I know...typical woman....DEAL WITH IT!

I'd also like to share an email with Monica on Dec.'s volunteer hours:

I hope it’s okay if I email you at the beginning of the month too! I thought you all would like to see how much help we are getting on the trail and the different jobs you do! Our volunteers are from Fort Lauderdale to Key West. Let me know if you have any questions, comments or friends who would like to volunteer!
Monica

December 2008
12/6/08 - BoatlessFishing.com Channel 2 Bridge cleanup – 20 volunteers x 4 hrs - 80 hrs
12/6/08 – Trashed in the Keys, cleanup with Coast Guard in Key West - 19 hrs

Publix & Kmart adopt-a-bench 30 min/day - 15.5 hrs
monofilament collection Upper Keys, Coral Shores HS - 108 hrs
monofilament collection Middle Keys, Mary Stella - 2 hrs
monofilament collection Lower Keys, Bob & Sandy Frankenbush - 4 hrs
monofilament collection Lower Keys, Maya Totman - 3.5 hrs
litter FKOHT MM 91-96, Al Tate 2 hrs/day x 31 - 62 hrs
litter & outreach Long Key Bridge & Tom Harbor Bridges, Tom Horachek - 24 hrs
litter & outreach Long Key Bridge, Grace Mercy - 4 hrs
litter & outreach Long Key Bridge, Tony Junquera - 1 hr
litter & outreach Long Key Bridge, Jane Johnson - 4 hrs
litter & outreach Long Key Bridge, Craig Johnson - 8 hrs
exotics removal Grassy & Cudjoe Keys, Tina Henize - 2 hrs

Total: 337 hours

We were the 2nd highest volunteer group for the month of Dec. and that's just one month! WAY TO GO GANG!!

[CowboyJustin]

Anyone got room for me??? I wanna go but car won't make it...

[bolo]

The clean up last about 3-4 hours depending how dirty the bridge is. Also, depending how many people shows up too. Usually, we finish cleaning about 12 or 1pm.

[BoatlessFisherman]

One week to go any others want to share some time with us ???

[fishnfool73]

I plan on going to the Cobia Farm or Theater by the Sea http://www.theaterofthesea.com/general.admission.htm after the cleanup . I have not decided if I am staying the night to fish or not as of yet. I need to check the weather for the weekend.

[bolo]

I plan on going to the Cobia Farm or Theater by the Sea http://www.theaterofthesea.com/general.admission.htm after the cleanup . I have not decided if I am staying the night to fish or not as of yet. I need to check the weather for the weekend.

Bring your swimming shorts because they allow you to swim with the Cobia for a small fee.

[ALBEE1947]

Where is this place that you are going?

Allen

[PhishingPhanatic]

Channel 2 Bridge, FL Keys, MM 73.

[4wheelangler]

Sorry gang, can't make it this time I'm stuck working. Bolo, you can photoshop me into the pic! LoL!

[bolo]

Sorry gang, can't make it this time I'm stuck working. Bolo, you can photoshop me into the pic! LoL!

Sorry why not.

[fishnfool73]

Dress warm see everyone there at 9 a.m.

[fishnfool73]

Started the morning getting a late start due to getting woke up by drunk idiots in the middle of the night. FISHFACE and I met up with BOLO, CUDAMAN, and BAITWETTER at Cracker Barrel for a nice relaxing breakfast as we waited for the sun to get up and do it's job. None of us were in a rush to get to the bridge . Met up with FISHRCALLING and her friend Crytal (sp) , WHODEY, PHISHINGPHANATIC, RIJKAARD, and a surprise appearance from MOJO and family. The bridge wasn't to bad except for the few piles of human landmines in various areas. In a little over an hour we were done and happy with the end results. Overall the cleanliness of the bridge appears to be getting better each cleanup. Thanks to all those that braved the cold and windy weather to attend the event. Taking FOURWHEELANGLERS place for better late than never , IM CHUMMING and BRUNNER made a last minute appearance to make sure we had done the job to their satisfaction. Thanks again to eveyone for their continued support in this endeveaor. As always good times, good laughs, and good people .

[bolo]

A cold windy morning for this weekend clean up. Thank you everyone for coming out. With everyone at work we were able to clean the bridge quickly.

Our leader, showing her frustration about her chipped nail.

Rijkaard striking a pose.

Our two love birds, Baitwetter and Rijaard.

Baitwetter looking busy.


After the clean up, Fishnfool gave us a quick demonstration on how to use a sabiki properly. Sabiki selection on color and size for your target bait. While the professor was giving his demonstration the misfits were up to no good.


WhoDey pretends to be interested and ask ton of silly questions which enraged our professor.

PhishinPhantic catches his first Threadfin.

Baitwetter flatline his bait and bammed, Hello Mister Black.


After the demonstration we decide to head to Outback for some lunch. What a great time and the close call for PhishinPhantic and Rijkaard had with the Squirting Dove.
Baitwetter and WhoDey

Rijkaard, PhishinPhantic, and MC Cudaman

FishyFace and Fishnfool


FishyFace showing off her new t-shirt.

[PhishingPhanatic]

Yep, a nice easy cleanup, I think the wind was our biggest helper, it was like God's leaf blower and blew all the garbage away before we got there. Fished with WhoDey and Bolo last night, it was pretty slow, unless you like nurse sharks and eels. In that case, you would have been in heaven, we just missed the catfish to complete the trashcan slam. Rob caught a nurse that actually made a squeaking noise when we had it straight up with its head out of the water...that was bizarre. Had the pleasure of waking up this morning on the bridge sharing my blanket with an eel. Thanks guys

[ALBEE1947]

It seems that you all had a great time. God bless you guys. Is there any boat launches near there to launch from? and are there any motels near there. I need to get away for a few days.

Allen

[cudaman]

who took the group pictures???

Yeah who did? I saw two cameras taking the group pics...

[bolo]

nice pics bolo, some are too funny

who took the group pictures???

Ely and Vanessa's friend.

[fishnfool73]

I'll ask Elly later and see if she can find the time to post the pictures.