***WSF Scrabster Soiree 2007***

[Ticketty Boo]

Can this be made a sticky please?

I need another 11 names for an August weekend on MV Karen out of Scrabster.

Sandmaster / tiggs / tuggs etc etc - are the last Sat/Sun available in August (Bank holiday weekend)?

Traditional trophy winning celebrations are compulsary!

[glasgowdan]

what's a 'traditional' celebration?

I'll add my name to the list, go on then

[Tuggs]

hehe the tradition tickety started by dropping his kegs and baring all at the front of the boat ;) lol

[Ticketty Boo]

That looks like a bigger cod than mine tuggs - nust be your turn next?

[flounder_al]

That looks like a bigger cod than mine tuggs - nust be your turn next?

She aint doing that. She'll whistle in the wind ;) :D

[skipperboy]

i am in! i'll keep the date free although it is still a long way ahead.

jan

[peterthefisherman]

Me me me me me me me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peter

[SandTiger]

Sounds superb and they date is free :)

[flounder_al]

I am up for it provisionally. Depends on what happens with Adam's trip. Got to get funding from the boss (wife) for one of the trips :D

[bmac]

Me Also, Dont make me fish next to Ad's though:black_eye

Would Not Miss It !!!

[BuffaloBill]

Hi

Yup count me in, :)

[deputydog]

count me in, heard so much about it.

[tartanpete]

i wouldnt mind a trip ,fair bit off but ill stick my name in the hat any how.

pete.

[millser]

Would that be the weekend of the 24th/25th or the 31st aug/1st sept if its the latter count me in.

[peterthefisherman]

Yes can we confirm the actual date - I thought it was 24/25-Aug and am in the process of organising accomodation !!
Thanks

[Ticketty Boo]

Dates - Sat 25th & Sun 26th August 2007
names;

1. Ticketty Boo!
2. GlasgowDan
3. Jsoetaert
4. Peterthefisherman
5. FlounderAl
6. Bmac
7. Buffalo Bill
8. DeputyDog
9. Tartan Pete

That means three spaces. As usual it's first come, first served. A deposit of £60 per day is required, so that will be £10 each from twelve of us. For those who have my details already, please send me a cheque for £10. PM me if you require details?

Boat cost = £260 per day x 2 = £520
Twelve of us at £45 per head will be £540 = £10 to winner of heaviest fish each day.

Does anyone require any more info? Am planning staying at the Ferry Inn - would be good if we all stayed in the same place? Does that suit everyone else? If so, I can book six twin rooms?

Bring light shore gear too for the saturday evening dab-and-beer-fest?

[bmac]

Myself and Peterthefisherman are heading up on the Thursday and making it a long weekend, We are going to try a load of shore marks. Peter is sorting out the digs and im sure he was going to book the Ferry Inn, He was just waiting for confirmation on date from you. We should be sorted soon.:)

[bigads]

I think I could go aswell ticketty

[Ticketty Boo]

I wondered how long it would take the King of Ling to show up?

Two spaces left.

[sultzer]

stick me & fathersmurf down
i'll tell him later:)

[Ticketty Boo]

When you say "stick us down" Sultzer, you realise you are committing yourself to full payment even if you don't show, yes?

[sultzer]

well kind of guessed that.:)
i do that when i book for others as well.
pm sent

[skipperboy]

i send you the cheque straight away. yippeee. lingylingy here i come.

see you in august. will we rent the same place again for sleeping? very close to the pub! anyone calling or has the number so I can book?

jan

[Ticketty Boo]

Probably easier if I make a block booking for us all jan? Please reply if you want Fri, Sat night in the Ferry Inn?

[sultzer]

mailed you

[skipperboy]

friday and saturday would be great. thanks.

jan


Probably easier if I make a block booking for us all jan? Please reply if you want Fri, Sat night in the Ferry Inn?

[ken r]

Put me down as a reserve if you will.

Loved it the one time I went before, about 5 years ago.

Is it first to pay their deposit goes ?

[Ticketty Boo]

Gents,

This trip is over 7 months away, so I'm not going to start a reserve list. The trip is full. Why not organise a weekend yourselves? Or...........what about booking the Hebridean Warrior out of Scrabster the same weekend?

[ken r]

Hear what your'e saying, Ticketty, but how confident are you that
all of the original other 11 will turn up ?

Deposit money up front - now - sorts out the definites from the
'Well, to be honest, I'm not absolutely sures'

[Ticketty Boo]

Thanks Ken, but you run your trip and I'll run mine, eh? I'm not exactly green at this kind of thing.

[ken r]

Ok Boo, your way.

[rossb]

Kenny, I'll go halfers on a boat of our own an we'll just go up oorselves eh?
:)

[ken r]

Ross, welcome to the World Sea Friends site.

L O L

[SandTiger]

Hear what your'e saying, Ticketty, but how confident are you that
all of the original other 11 will turn up ?

Deposit money up front - now - sorts out the definites from the
'Well, to be honest, I'm not absolutely sures'

I think it's fair to add that I have never known anyone drop out of any trips up to Scrabster that Tikkity has arranged and even if one person was to drop out for unforseen circumstances I'm sure the Skipper would fill the space if the rest of the crew felt it was appropriate :) But to be honest taking a hit on a few dropping out at £260 per day ain't gonna break the bank :boat:

Here's a link to the last 2 day bonanza - http://www.worldseafishing.com/news/145/ARTICLE/1707/2006-09-11.html just to let you know why its a sought after party venue ;)

[peterthefisherman]

At that price the boat is very reasonable - if we lose a couple a few bob extra per day isnt a worry
I have not been on line recently due to BTs incompetence - does anybody need a deposit ?? - if so how much and to who
have a great x-mas folks
Peter

[ken r]

Sand Tiger & PTF
Re-not much extra to pay if one or two don't turn up on the day...

Sure, guys...
Probably true for ALL of the anglers who fish that day, I'd agree
with that sentiment. Even though it would be TWICE x a few bob
since you are fishing two days....I'd still agree.

But how would you feel if you desperately wanted on that trip and were
told that you were not on it........after offering to pay your deposit quick as a committment ......then accepting that you are too late.......only to find out later that one or two folk hadn't turned up and YOU missed out on a
good bit of fishing ?

Don't get me wrong, guys, I'm not having a go at you.....how can we slate
anyone who wants to go and have a good time fishing ?

If you read back through these threads, you'll see that I was offering my
deposit before some anglers had sent theirs - but Ticketty Boo told me to
'book my own boat', which is a clear snub. You can see that he doesn't even
want to consider me as a reserve....
Look at it yourself - what do YOU TWO understand from the responses ?
I'd be interested in your replies.......

Or am I missing something ?
If so, I'll hold my hands up and apologise for any misunderstanding.

I have no doubt that I will not be invited now, or in the future for that matter,
because it LOOKS like an old pals act of some kind. And no doubt because of these comments. Which will be a shame.

Any time I've ever had a grudge or falling-out with an angler it was well
forgotten when we were fishing together on a boat. Because we are there to
FISH, not to bitch. Life's too short for pettiness...the more quality fishing
time you can cram into it, the better.

I love my fishing...hence my annoyance at not getting a chance...you see ?

[graham11]

ticketty boo said trip fully booked up and had faith in people who said going 2 go , then he invited u 2 get ur own boat going , and i bet if u were 2 do that he would help all he could ,

[ken r]

Graham11...
Point of debate....
Is it "fully booked" if he hasn't got deposits ?

What's your view ?

[graham11]

it is not if i think it fully booked but if tickette thinks that matters , his trip

[SandTiger]

Sand Tiger & PTF
Re-not much extra to pay if one or two don't turn up on the day...

Sure, guys...
Probably true for ALL of the anglers who fish that day, I'd agree
with that sentiment. Even though it would be TWICE x a few bob
since you are fishing two days....I'd still agree.

But how would you feel if you desperately wanted on that trip and were
told that you were not on it........after offering to pay your deposit quick as a committment ......then accepting that you are too late.......only to find out later that one or two folk hadn't turned up and YOU missed out on a
good bit of fishing ??

In a way Tikkety has a point then - Why not go for a booking around the end of September when the big Ling are moving around? Personally I would be a tad miffed if I had agreed on a forum to a trip and then someone muscled in by saying that they would pay a deposit there & then which would then entitle them to go over me, just because I hadn't got my deposit in at that point.


Don't get me wrong, guys, I'm not having a go at you.....how can we slate
anyone who wants to go and have a good time fishing ?

If you read back through these threads, you'll see that I was offering my
deposit before some anglers had sent theirs - but Ticketty Boo told me to
'book my own boat', which is a clear snub. You can see that he doesn't even
want to consider me as a reserve....
Look at it yourself - what do YOU TWO understand from the responses ?
I'd be interested in your replies.......

I understand from the discussion that the booking was full and you offered to pay a deposit to secure a place - Fair assesment?


Or am I missing something ?
If so, I'll hold my hands up and apologise for any misunderstanding.

I have no doubt that I will not be invited now, or in the future for that matter,
because it LOOKS like an old pals act of some kind. And no doubt because of these comments. Which will be a shame.

Any time I've ever had a grudge or falling-out with an angler it was well
forgotten when we were fishing together on a boat. Because we are there to
FISH, not to bitch. Life's too short for pettiness...the more quality fishing
time you can cram into it, the better.

I love my fishing...hence my annoyance at not getting a chance...you see ?

Unfortunately the boat can only take out 12 anglers but there are plenty of other days in the year :)

[ken r]

Hi again Sand tiger
Your first point....it was evident that a deposit WAS required, is it not
therefore the case that if you haven't paid a deposit your'e not really
booked ?
I was asking for clarification of the deposit versus booking situation, me
having already stated "put me down as a reserve if you will".
I had already accepted that I was a reserve, and not on the boat.
If I remember right, I was the SECOND reserve.

TB's response did not clarify the booking procedure. He stated in fact
that he was not going to start a reserve list. He then suggested that I
book another boat.
Tell me that this is NOT a snub....

Elsewhere on the thread, he is talking to Sulzer (+ a pal) about him being
aware that they need to pay deposits even if they don't turn up etc......
which tells us he IS DEFINITELY serious about the issue of deposits.
Serious about folk committing their deposits, and yet not interested in
an angler willing to pay his quickly if necessary ???

Here's another query....
TB has put up a post looking for 11 other anglers.....a post here on the WSF
forum. Does it not follow, then, that anyone posting on the WSF forum is
therefore entitled to 'apply' for the booking, since he has made no other
selection criteria ? So one by one, all the various individuals apply by posting
themselves on this forum thread. Fair enough.

But then Sulzer posts 'put me on, and my pal,' his pal who doesn't know it yet
but is having his place booked by Sulzer in case he wants to go.

Have I not posted myself before this pal ?
Am I therefore not entitled to this place ? ie if no deposit is required and it
is just the first to post who gets the place on the boat.

Like I say, TB SEEMS to have pre-decided that I will not be going on
this trip. That is the feeling that I am taking from this thread.

However, overall....I personally am in the fortunate position of getting a fair amount of boat fishing myself, both with my own club, Clyde & West Region Comps., and as a guest with one or two other Clubs. So really, when I think about it I should not be selfish re-this trip.
I will therefore cease to pusue this line any further and let the original 12 have their fishing if it is deemed their right.

Enjoy the trip, guys and gals. Trust you will post photies/stories again - even
if just to make me sick !!
(Bmac will do that job anyway)

[sultzer]

..

Elsewhere on the thread, he is talking to Sulzer (+ a pal) about him being
aware that they need to pay deposits even if they don't turn up etc......


But then Sulzer posts 'put me on, and my pal,' his pal who doesn't know it yet
but is having his place booked by Sulzer in case he wants to go.

i just put that down since his pc was bieng fixed and he always fishes with me...
and tb was just letting me know about deposit.
we have only been on a few meets on here shore only as the boat 1 was cancelled.

[Ticketty Boo]

Well this is heating up!

A couple of simple facts;

1) I asked for names on 11th November
2) Sultzer got the last 2 places so the trip was full by 24th November. It was strictly 1st come - 1st served.
3) Ken R asked for a place on 8th December and tried to buy his way in with a deposit
4) Of those going - there are 5 I have never met before. How that can make it a closed shop, I do not know?
5) I have no doubt that there would be sufficient interest here to fill a second boat over the weekend, so politely suggested that Ken R should do that?
6) I agreed fees and deposits with Sandtiger over the phone and had the pleasure of once again speaking to his good lady. All is well. To send out a pm to everybody for deposits is time consuming (cannot send a message within 60 secs of the previous one). I'm very busy at work just now and will do that over the holiday period.
7) Reserves - I've been a reserve on a trip before myself - and even waved guys off from the quayside cos the boat was full. It was ****e! I have 12 anglers to deal with, book a boat for, book accomodation for, and sort out travel arrangements and bait etc. I am willing to do that. I'm not willing to up my work by 30% having to mail another 3 for something that probably won't happen.

Everybody going on this trip agrees to cover their costs, regardless of whether they go or not. If they cannot go - they find a reserve. The boat and digs will be paid for in advance. If the trip is cancelled - refunds will be immediate (If I have you addresses PeterTheBloody Address-free fisherman!!!). Those are the Ticketty Rules for Ticketty trips.

If you don't like it KenR - then run another trip. When you are paying me to run trips - then give me a hard time. If not - then just **** off!

[ken r]

Uppity Boo - To repeat your own word - Who the **** do you think you are ?
I see that you are being as derogatory to me as you have been in
the past with other anglers. My comments in reply....

You 'divert' the truth somewhat..
2) 1st come, 1st served was never stated by you until now.

3) Tried to buy my way in ? READ the post again.....I accepted that I was
a reserve, ie not on the boat, and was asking you to CLARIFY deposit details-
WHICH YOU DIDN'T. If you had said "1st come/1st served with deposit money"
then I would have pressed you for a place. BUT YOU DIDN'T.

4)/6) If there are 5 you haven't heard of before, and you THOUGHT that I was
offering you a quick deposit, then why did you not ask for it ? If you don't want
a load of extra work etc.......it would have been easier for you - no?
Anyway, if you had just clearly stated rules for bookings ONCE online here =
no need to pm any amount of others...etc is there ? DOHHH

5) Don't try to diguise your snub as 'polite' - your'e not fooling anybody.

7) As a reserve, I was willing to wait until, say a fortnight before the boat,
without making any other plans for that date, so that if one or two of YOUR
anglers fell out, I would fill the boat space/accommodation shortfall. I would
watch the forum here for trip info....simple.

How can that be construed as offensive ?

Never mind, calming down a bit to where I really am.....
As per my last post, I should have no right to be selfish.
And I DO wish you and the others all the best for the trip. Words on here don't change
the fact that we are both just anglers who severely enjoy their boat fishing.
If we fished next to each other on a boat I'm sure we'd both enjoy it, so what the hey....

I will go now......and leave you the opporchancity of having the last word.....

[millser]

Ok folks can we keep this a little more civilised.

By my understanding of the previous posts the trip is fully booked, the meet is still some time off and there is the possibility that one or more may not be able to make it due to unforseen circumstances. If this should happen and those unavailable can give enough notice of cancellation surely those others who would like to go and have intimated their interest should be given first refusal.

This thread is not here to allow one or more members to start an arguement but to organise what from the last trip was a very successful and enjoyable weekend lets keep it that way please.

[ken r]

Apologies to any/all offended for my tone in my last post,
and thank you for your post, Millser. I feel your comment is common sense
and fair play.
I think future arguments could be avoided if the booking/deposits/whatever
selection criteria were made clear and absolutely concise in the initial
thread.

[Ticketty Boo]

Either way - you're not coming if I'm organising it :) :) :)

You've come from nowhere, tried too get onto a fully booked trip by jumping guys that said they would go, noised a lot of people up (including the skipper) and tried to interfere with a system that works perfectly.

Will you please just leave me alone and bother someone else?:clap3: :clap3: :clap3:

[ken r]

I fail to understand how I can have upset the skipper - as I have not made
any contact with him.
Perhaps he has heard some malicious gossip from someone.

Pity T.B. could not find the same humility as I did in my last posts...

Didn't he read Millser's advice ?

[SandTiger]

I fail to understand how I can have upset the skipper - as I have not made
any contact with him.
Perhaps he has heard some malicious gossip from someone.

Pity T.B. could not find the same humility as I did in my last posts...

Didn't he read Millser's advice ?

I'm not upset fella nor do I pay heed to gossip of any type but I do have access to the internet and felt it was a shame to see that a friendly forum such as WSF should be going the way it has in relation to a posting about a trip arranged for guests on a vessel under my command.

Therefore I sought to gently assure you that this is how the trips have been arranged and worked in the past and that it was not a case of it being only open to an Old Boys network as you appeared to be suggesting.

There is a lot of work and pressure for any individual wishing to arrange an angling trip on behalf of forum users, where members can come and go - Clearly it is the orginiser that is left holding the baby if it all goes pear shaped so it's only fair that the person making the effort and taking the risk in orginising a trip should be allowed to do so in a way that they see as appropriate and fair.

Ticketty has done this in the past and his integrity has never been challenged or seen to be lacking in any way before and I don't see any change in relation to this trip.

That is really the bottom line and hopefully all that needs to be said on the matter so that this thread can get back to the topic of fishing trips out of Scrabster :)

[ken r]

Hi again SandTiger. Glad you identified yourself as the skipper here...I
trust that I did not offend you (as TB stated). Good to see that we are back
to civilised posts again.
I agree with all you say about the organiser taking the risk etc, but does
that give him the right to be cheeky to forum members?

Would you agree that all of this could have been avoided if the 'booking rules'
had been stated clear and loud at the start?

After all, not everyone is a regular on this forum, and not everyone was on
the boat the last time......how are they to know what his 'rules' are unless
they ask....like I did. His answer was 'go and book your own boat'.
Not very friendly, is it ?

I'd be interested in your views on these questions.

To other matters....I am the boat convenor in my local club here in Glasgow.
As I said on the thread, I enjoyed a trip at Scrabster about 5 years ago.
(Can't remember the name of the boat, it IS very possible that it was yours
as it was a trawler type ..... it wasn't Elana anyway)
I v'e been singing Scrabster's praises to our anglers recently.

Between ourselves and another Glasgow club, we were mulling over a
possible 'away trip' in 2007, and Scrabster was one venue mooted, the other
being Stornoway where one of our anglers is a member.

Are you able to advise (roughly) what kind of species are available in the
months of July/August/September, and what Saturdays you have available
within this period at the present time.

Would probably be useful to us to know if we were able to book the fishing
plus accommodation together via yourself.

Unfortunately we have already booked our full years' boats for 2007; in any
case it is a bit too far to go for consideration as a club boat.

Look forward to hearing from you. KR

[Ticketty Boo]

Getting back to the topic chaps, I'll send PMs to everyone over this weekend regarding contact details for deposits. A cheque for £10 will suffice just now.

It may be that all communication has to be by PMs if the thread goes too "off topic".

[SandTiger]

Hi again SandTiger.
[Snip]

Between ourselves and another Glasgow club, we were mulling over a
possible 'away trip' in 2007, and Scrabster was one venue mooted, the other
being Stornoway where one of our anglers is a member.

Are you able to advise (roughly) what kind of species are available in the
months of July/August/September, and what Saturdays you have available
within this period at the present time.

[Snip]

For general fishing you can expect Mackerel, the ubiquitous Coal Fish, Cod, Ling, Pollock, Spurries, Ballans, Cuckoos, the odd Scorpion Fish etc… during that 3 month period.

You can also expect to see Basking Shark, Risso’s Dolphin, Northern Bottlenose Dolphin, Atlantic White Sided Dolphin, Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise, Minke Whale and Orca if you are lucky.

For available dates please check our online calendar on the website (Web address in my sig). You can also provisionally book your desired date online.

Local (ie spitting distance from the boat) accommodation can be arranged if requested.

Hope that is of use.

[Ticketty Boo]

Local (ie spitting distance from the boat) accommodation can be arranged if requested.

.

This statement is completely, totally and utterly untrue. I have tried on several occassions to spit from both the boat to the digs, and in return - from the digs to the boat. I've never managed it yet! Unless you are thinking of camping at the top of the ladder - then you'll need to spit at least 1.5 yards further than I can.

[big-al]

a wee hint for those trying to spit to the digs , if you spit only using the saliva then it will not reach the digs , on the other hand if you mix your saliva with nice healthy amount of green snot it will travel considerably further due to the extra weight the snot carries.

why not give it a try , let me know how you get on

al

[SandTiger]

This statement is completely, totally and utterly untrue. I have tried on several occassions to spit from both the boat to the digs, and in return - from the digs to the boat. I've never managed it yet! Unless you are thinking of camping at the top of the ladder - then you'll need to spit at least 1.5 yards further than I can.

Ticketty, You're quite right, I should have added that gobbing from digs to the boat is entirely dependant on the prevailing westerly wind and also as Big Al helpfully points out, a healthy mix of phlegm - Please accept my apoligies for this minor oversight on my part :roll1:

[flattiefanatic]

a wee hint for those trying to spit to the digs , if you spit only using the saliva then it will not reach the digs , on the other hand if you mix your saliva with nice healthy amount of green snot it will travel considerably further due to the extra weight the snot carries.

why not give it a try , let me know how you get on

al

Spoken like a true weegie, I'm proud of that one Al :clap2:

[skipperboy]

hey gordon,

do I send that cheque to the same address as the Girvan meeting? I will be away from tomorrow on so I could send it today.

jan

[Ticketty Boo]

Yes please Jan

[peterthefisherman]

I cant remember your add Tickety - if you gives a pm -will drop it in next week
Peter

[ken r]

Thanks for info, ST.
Not sure I want to go on this boat now - it's full of saliva !

Will talk to the club guys on 7th Jan. when we're
on our next boat, and will see my other club pal soon as well.

Maybe I can't promise as yet, but I give you my word that
I'll try my best. Looking at my own schedule for 07 boats, I am
ideally pinpointing either June 23/24th or August 4/5th (fishing on
either the Saturday or the Sunday).

I've registered on your website, so I'll continue correspondence that
way, since this is really a private trip. Ok with you ?

[SandTiger]

Thanks for info, ST.
Not sure I want to go on this boat now - it's full of saliva !

Yeah, but the pglemy bits help you stick to the deck in a good swell :yeah:

Will talk to the club guys...


I've registered on your website, so I'll continue correspondence that
way, since this is really a private trip. Ok with you ?

Yep, I'll pm you an email addy...

Took 5 anglers out today for an xmas eve day trip - Conditions could not have been betta after the recent continual hammiring that the weather has given us here lately. Flat calm, no wind, the sun burning off the fog for the afternoon and plenty of Cod leaping onto the boat :boat:

[Ticketty Boo]

1. Ticketty Boo!
2. GlasgowDan
3. Jsoetaert
4. Peterthefisherman
5. FlounderAl
6. Bmac
7. Buffalo Bill
8. DeputyDog
9. Tartan Pete
10. BigAds
11. Sultzer #1
12. Sutzer #2


Dear All,

I've been a wee bit slow off the mark in getting deposits sorted, although I've received them already from Bmac and Jsoetaert.

I need £20 from each of you please. Jan and Billy - your deposits are ok, though not yet cashed. pm me for address details if you don't have them already. A cheque will be fine. I'll also need the following info;

Site name
Real name
Home address
Your mobile no.
Next of kin and contact no.

[glasgowdan]

re this trip guys I can make August but not May. If the trip is planned for May I won't be going...

[bmac]

Dan, It's August and it's on again :)

[glasgowdan]

thats what I thought! nvm...

D

[skipperboy]

:unsure: :unsure:

has davy bought a new boat????


Dan, It's August and it's on again :)

[Big.D]

:unsure: :unsure:

has davy bought a new boat????


http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56903

[deputydog]

has anyone booked accomodation yet, noticed back a few pages Jan was making a booking, suggestion of Jan making a block booking, whats everyone doing, would be good if everyone in same place.

[Gitfire]

i would have loved to do this but is my B`day weekend so i have to leave it free...

how often are these trips organised?

Git

[Ticketty Boo]

Whenever I feel like it!
I haven't booked accomodation yet. It would be good if someone else could take this on please?

[SandTiger]

*****, *****, *****... Oh *****!

We bought a boat this weekend :)

I'll be adding pix to the website over the next few days and we're looking at having her ready to go by next weekend... http://www.mv-stormdrift2.co.uk

Yay!

[deputydog]

Ok going to have a go at organising the accomadation, been in touch with the Ferry Inn, i have asked if they can accomodate 12 people and this is what they have to offer.

Thank you for your enquiry. I am pleased to tell you that we have
availability for 24th & 25th August. Due to us having weddings on both of
those evenings, I can only offer you lodges that are situated within the
hotel grounds. The prices I can offer you are £30.00 B&B per single lodge
bed & breakfast and £55.00 B&B per twin/double lodge based on 2 people
sharing. Hope this information is helpful to you and I look forward to
hearing from you soon
if anyone wants me to book for them give me a pm. better make it soon as the wedding guests may book these.
be looking to share with someone.

[skipperboy]

hi deputy!

I slept in this lodges before and they are great! just in front of the harbour. I am defo in! does that mean I do not have to look into it? the only thing is I thought there was only space for 8 people there but I might be wrong?


Ok going to have a go at organising the accomadation, been in touch with the Ferry Inn, i have asked if they can accomodate 12 people and this is what they have to offer.

Thank you for your enquiry. I am pleased to tell you that we have
availability for 24th & 25th August. Due to us having weddings on both of
those evenings, I can only offer you lodges that are situated within the
hotel grounds. The prices I can offer you are £30.00 B&B per single lodge
bed & breakfast and £55.00 B&B per twin/double lodge based on 2 people
sharing. Hope this information is helpful to you and I look forward to
hearing from you soon
if anyone wants me to book for them give me a pm. better make it soon as the wedding guests may book these.
be looking to share with someone.

[Ticketty Boo]

Lodges as in the old houses along the road that we stayed in last year?

Book me for Fri and Sat night please Dog. I'll share with skipperboy "the king of ling" if that's ok with him?

[deputydog]

Thats the accomodation booked for the following "fishermen"......
Tickety and Jan - deposits recieved
Sultzer and father- deposits recieved
deputy and flounder - deposits recieved
Buffalo.
Dan.- deposits recieved

require a small deposit of £10 per head non-refundable as i have put this on my card.
will pm you with details.
if the rest haven't booked yet the ferry inn Tel. No is 01847 893722.

Deputy

[Ticketty Boo]

Buffalo needs to pay for a whole house to himself as he snores like the cape Wrath lighthouse Foghorn!

[Ticketty Boo]

Due to BigAds now being a magazine star, and not wanting to risk getting his erse whupped by the likes of us lot, I now have one place available for this trip fishing 25th & 26th August.

If you'd like to be considered to join the happy gang, please send me a Private Message.

Usual rules apply - nae wallopers!

[BIG SPLASH SFT]

Due to BigAds now being a magazine star, and not wanting to risk getting his erse whupped by the likes of us lot, I now have one place available for this trip fishing 25th & 26th August.

If you'd like to be considered to join the happy gang, please send me a Private Message.

Usual rules apply - nae wallopers!

not an appropriate comment

[sultzer]

what you going or want to then

[xcrisx]

its his interpretation of what a 'walloper' is thats causes the offence here, and that can be defined as anybody he doesnt know or has disagreed with before.

I have no doubt I would make his list and he wouldnt allow me on this trip even if it meant leaving a space empty and passing the cost onto the others.

thats just the sort of guy he is.

[phoenixroxy]

Just read through this whole thread and to be honest i am amazed.

KenR Politley offered, right at the beginning of this thread to be a reserve "Put me down as a reserve if you will" was his statement. Tickety Boos response was to Organise your own trip, mine is full.

Now look, someone has pulled out and TB is looking for a replacement. TAKE A LONG HARD LOOK AT YOURSELF TB :thumbdown

[sultzer]

this thread is about scrabster trip
booking also b&b etc
anything else no:schmoll: :schmoll: :schmoll:

[BIG SPLASH SFT]

this thread is about scrabster trip
booking also b&b etc
anything else no:schmoll: :schmoll: :schmoll:

Not really an appropriate comment.

Please keep it clean or the thread will end up locked or binned.

Thanks

[jambos]

just read this whole saga and thought ticketys attitude stinks.:schmoll:

[bigads]

Can we keep it to the trip please fellas.

[BIG SPLASH SFT]

Not really an appropriate comment.

Please keep it clean or the thread will end up locked or binned.

Thanks the post was fine

[whitehorse warrior]

just read this whole saga and thought ticketys attitude stinks.:schmoll:

have ordered packet of polo mints to be sent to skipper of boat for TB's outing, should be enough for the seats of everyones pants, to keep tb's breath fresh, argh it's a dirty job but someones got to do it!!!!!!!!

[bigads]

Enough is enough, this thread is about the trip not having ago at other members. I thought I had made myself clear in the last one I locked.

[sultzer]

Not really an appropriate comment.

Please keep it clean or the thread will end up locked or binned.

Thanks

have i missed another bit of useless comments

[skipperboy]

See my proposal in "how to improve the forum":giveup:

Jan

[peterthefisherman]

On a positive note I have just confirmed accomodation at the Ferry Inn for BMAC and myself ,
3 nights in May and 4 nights in August - going to give the shore fishing a real go :)
Wouldnt mind digging a few worms and would appreciate any local advice about where to do this and possibly meet some of the local shore guys for a session.
:) :)

[sultzer]

peter if you are coming my way give me shout
i am free just now

[peterthefisherman]

Aye Sultzer - so I hear - bummer ,hope you get some good news on the job front soon !!
Will be up but not sure when
Peter
Give my regards to Father S

[bmac]

On a positive note I have just confirmed accomodation at the Ferry Inn for BMAC and myself ,
3 nights in May and 4 nights in August - going to give the shore fishing a real go :)
:) :)
Cheers for sorting it for us Peter :)

[SandTiger]

Hi Peter - I can point you in the right direction for digging lug mate ;)

[peterthefisherman]

Thanks Tiggs - will get in touch nearer the time.
Ps if you need anything brought up gives a shout m8
Peter

[Ticketty Boo]

Hi Guys,

Due to being left rather embarrassed by late call-offs on this weekend's outing, I've decided that the August trip will require to be paid fully in advance by the 1st August at the latest. I hope this is enough notice for everybody as it's still three and a half months to the trip?

Boat fees will be £25 each per day x 12 = £300 - so £50 in total per person. If we are kept in or the trip is cut short due to bad weather, refunds will be paid.

I should be able to arrange ragworm and lugworm orders a bit nearer the time for anyone that requires them? This will be fresh dug stuff from Joe Reilly in Renfrew and not farmed. Current prices for both are £17 per 100.

Please pm me if you have any questions?

Regards

TB.

[flounder_al]

Anymore news about said meet? I'm well lookin forward to it. Taking my shore gear as well.

[Ticketty Boo]

Nothing to report apart from my previous post Al. I'm not sure what you were expecting to hear?

[flounder_al]

TB... not sure what i was wantin to hear as well. Just been away and checkin that things are still ok really :D

[peterthefisherman]

Looking forward to meeting you again AL - BMAC and myself sore fishing Thurs night - Fri and Fri night - it would be nice if you could join us !!!

[flounder_al]

I shall try and book a couple of extra days off work and see if i can get up there earlier. Will have to bunk in the car but it isn't the first time i've done that lol :D

Keeping bait fresh is going to be the hardest part.

[SandTiger]

Looking forward to meeting you again AL - BMAC and myself sore fishing Thurs night - Fri and Fri night - it would be nice if you could join us !!!

From reading your recent report you have had a bit of sore fishing at a mark not to be mentioned :clap2::clap2:

Flounder_Al - You have a PM

[SandTiger]

Looking forward to meeting you again AL - BMAC and myself sore fishing Thurs night - Fri and Fri night - it would be nice if you could join us !!!

From reading your recent report you have had a bit of sore fishing at a mark not to be mentioned :clap2::clap2:

Flounder_Al - You have a PM

[deputydog]

why has this been removed from the Meets, Matches, Fish-ins, Trips and Charity Events forum, $h1t me self, though it had been cancelled, can we get it back on...please.

deputy.

[Ticketty Boo]

Seven weeks to go chaps. I'm on hols from 14th to 28th July. It would be nice if all remaining payments in full were waiting for me when I got back please? If anyone is wondering, I haven't cashed any of the deposit cheques yet. Any questions chaps? If there are any changes to the attendees list, let me know asap?

For confirmation, I require B&B accomodation for Friday / Saturday nights only.

[flounder_al]

Have a good hols mate. Can't wait to see you all up there again.

[deputydog]

For confirmation, I require B&B accomodation for Friday / Saturday nights only.[/QUOTE]

I booked the Accomodation for the friday and saturday only, for the following.
Ticketty + Jan
Deputy + Flounder
Sulzer + Father
Buffalo
Dan
is this still the line up.
the others booked there own.

you should have recieved my payment last week, was mailed on the 30 June, let me know.

deputy.

[flounder_al]

Can i just clarify something... i've paid deposit (£10) i think. How much else is needed? Or is it my havin a nother grey haired moment?

[Ticketty Boo]

Al - Boat fee is £50 each (in total) for the two days (£25 per day).

Deputy - nothing received from you, or I'd have sent an acknowledgement.

Regards

TB

[flounder_al]

TB... address? PM please

[skipperboy]

for me still ok. any payments required???

jan


For confirmation, I require B&B accomodation for Friday / Saturday nights only.

I booked the Accomodation for the friday and saturday only, for the following.
Ticketty + Jan
Deputy + Flounder
Sulzer + Father
Buffalo
Dan
is this still the line up.
the others booked there own.

you should have recieved my payment last week, was mailed on the 30 June, let me know.

deputy.[/QUOTE]

[glasgowdan]

I'm going to struggle to make this due to transport reasons, unless anyone is able to offer me a lift from Linlithgow; the car-owner looks to be working over this weekend (just got her next 12 month rota this week hence my delay in posting this) and needing the vehicle and the local car hire place can't get their car dropped off last thing on a sunday nicht.

I'll maintain the £10 deposit no problems, 1 space available! (unless anyone can help with travel)

[flounder_al]

Dan... Depending on what days you are traveling, if you can get to Aviemore then i can give you a lift up

[tack4]

aye dan let the train take the strain ann could pick u up n drop u off

put your floaty on and youll have a carriage to yourself:yucky::yucky::yucky:

[Ticketty Boo]

Erm.........................number of payments received since my request three weeks ago = NIL?:nonono::nonono::nonono:

Fingers out please gents?:)

[flounder_al]

Mine was posted yesterday. Sorry for the delay.

[sultzer]

Erm.........................number of payments received since my request three weeks ago = NIL?:nonono::nonono::nonono:

Fingers out please gents?:)
sent mine & fathersmurfs 2 weeks ago :schmoll:
need to chase up post office

[Ticketty Boo]

Gents,

Just to re-iterate, with the exception of BMac and PeterTheFisherman, I've received no further payments from any of you. There have been no posts this year from Tartan Pete which concerns me too. Due to timewasters on a previous trip, I'll require full payment before we go £50 each. I have not cashed any of the deposit cheques, so these can be destroyed if you wish?

PMs sent to all concerned. Please call me to discuss asap (9am - 9pm please!!!)

[Ticketty Boo]

Gents - I'm proposing we run three sweeps over the two days. All are no more than a bit of fun, but will probably be contested keener than if 10 Grand were at stake:);

1 - Heaviest Cod. Entry = 1 unusual can of beer. Winner takes all.
2 - Heaviest other fish. Entry = 1 bar of chocolate. Winner takes all.
3 - Most species over the two days. Entry = 1 rig/trace. Winner takes all.

Skipper's decision is final. 1 man 1 prize. No entry onto the Stormdrift II without a funny hat and a big smile:):):):)

There is one space still available and there me be a second come Friday. If anyone else wants to come along, please send me a pm? Lifts may be available from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. We did have three willing reserves (Franco & da crew), but they have booked places on the Karen for the same weekend - so more drinking buddies.

Confirmed;
1. Ticketty Boo!
2. BMac
3. PeterTheFisherman
4. FlounderAl
5. Skipperboy
6. Buffalo Bill
7. GlasgowDan

Yet to Confirm since pm sent;
8. Deputy Dog (but he's paid the accomodation deposits)
9. Sultzer
10. Father Smurf
11. Tartan Pete (not posted this year - looking unlikely?

Not Going;
12. BigAds - so one place spare at least.

Any other suggestions for Tomfoolery? If you wish Lugworm or ragworm ordered for you from Joe Reilly and delivered up on Friday night, please call or pm me? His prices are around £17 per hundred worms and you can mix 50/50 if required. I'll need to order them asap though as our weekend is his busiest of the year with 250 anglers fishing the Clyde & West Region match at Greenock.

Sandtiger - how's the fishing been of recent? Do you need anything brought up from Glasgow at all?

[peterthefisherman]

Sounds good Ticketty - really looking forward to it !!! :)

[NickInTheNorth]

Ticketty, ignore my PM, just put me down for the available place :)

[sultzer]

i told fathersmurf to post aout my net problems.
:g::g::g::g::g::g::g:
take he still to shy

Ps
what fishing gear to bring as well please.
size of leads etc.

[bmac]

Sultz, 12-20lb class boat rod, Sturdy multiplier with 30lb braid, A mix of 7-12oz leads will be okay. Bring plenty of Muppet and Hokkai lures, The bigger 4/0-6/0 size are better, Also bring some pirks if you have them, The Ling luv'em !!! I would also bring a spinning rod as we will most probably at some point fish for Pollack and Wrasse on the leadheads, rubbers etc. Lastly bring some scratching gear ( sm hooks, beads etc) as we will do the usual species hunt for Dabs and mini species.
Its more than likely a few of us will be fishing the shore so i would fling in a beachcaster set-up also.
Hope that helps :)

[sultzer]

i'll need a trailor for all that.
i take it mono is no good then.
got most of the rest apart from the braid never used it before

[Ticketty Boo]

You'll be ok with mono at Scrabster, usually less than 100ft deep. Less chance of a snag with braid as you can feel the bottom easier and lift up instantly.

Braid is essential for Etive or Lochaline where mono bite detection in 300ft of water is impossible.

As an example, pull out 10m of mono and tie it to something solid. Take the strain and mark where you are. Now walk backwards and see how much stretch there is? 1m/10%? Imagine that in 300ft depth - you strike - and nothing happens at the other end!

[sultzer]

ok i get you now.
as i only fish arbroath area i only use mono.
ta for info.

[peterthefisherman]

Sultzer - I will bring a spare reel with braid on it so you can try - to see what you think
not long now !!! :)
When areyou going up - where are you staying etc

[flounder_al]

Going to be travelling up there on thursday so i can fish the shore/harbour thurs afternoon and friday. Also has anyone got any 12 oz weights they can bring up with them that i can buy off them? I only have 8 leads and am not going to have much chance to get anymore before i go up there.

Obviously i will buy a few beers for you as well :)

PM me if you can

[bmac]

Don't worry about weights Al, Between us all we will be ok. Peter and i are heading up on Thurs am so we will be able to hook up for a sesh on Thurs :):) pm me when you get a chance and we can exchange mob no's.

[Ticketty Boo]

Given the lack of response from Tartan Pete - he's out, so we have one place still up for grabs (NickInTheNorth takes place #11). The boat still has to be paid for. It's only an extra £2 each per day, but given that there's loads of room I'd like to see another angler joining us if possible?

Who can you get to come along chaps?

[peterthefisherman]

Sorry GG dont know anybody - but would rather pay the extra couple of quid than pull in a person we dont know well :unsure:
On the other hand do you have Sunfishes number ????? :)
PTF

[flounder_al]

:blink: No comment Peter :unsure:

[sultzer]

sorry gordon
but it takes me all my time to get fathersmurf to get his gear together

[deputydog]

sorry for the delay in responding to everyone, i will be at the meet. i am currently working in Kentucky and have problems logging on to the web sight.
i will be home this sunday 19th, will call ticketty monday.
can't wait to get fishing.

Deputy.

[Ticketty Boo]

GlasgowDan has just pulled out which means there are now two spare spaces. I'm getting a wee bit fed up with this!:yucky:

Deputy - had Dan booked accomodation with you?

[peterthefisherman]

Getting 10 people up to Scabster and on a boat is excellent work Gordon - there will always be people who let you down - It is only a few quid extra each and this is a small part of the total which includes accomodation, food, beer, bait, petrol etc
Well done m8 - dont let it annoy you too much !!!!!

[sultzer]

peter
i'll see you up there prob late friday ,
i cannae get a day off from work at all just now:schmoll:

[peterthefisherman]

Aye Sultzer - youll soon be the richest man in Dundee :)

[fathersmurf]

sorry gordon
but it takes me all my time to get fathersmurf to get his gear together

:lmao: i dont take that long to get my gear to get ready,
i.ll get it done on the thursday ready to go on the friday

[bigads]

:unsure:
On the other hand do you have Sunfishes number ????? :)
PTF

I'm considering infraction points for that comment peter.......:)

[deputydog]

GlasgowDan has just pulled out which means there are now two spare spaces. I'm getting a wee bit fed up with this!:yucky:

Deputy - had Dan booked accomodation with you?

1 single room @ £35 per night available at Ferry Inn, it's been booked for the 2 nights.

Son of Deputy.
Dads no back yet asked me to do this.

[flounder_al]

Week today peeps will be traveling up for the meet (i'll already be there).

Started to get excited lol

[Ticketty Boo]

It's nearly that time gents. Who's leaving from Where, and When? I'm driving up solo from Glasgow hoping to get away for about 3pm on friday. Remember the gear for the sweeps please and put a bit of effort into finding an "unusual" can or bottle of beer?

[skipperboy]

Hi all,

I will be driving up from edinburgh friday afternoon/evening. gordon, I tried to phone up that guy but it seems like my phone does not like his number... is he still coming?

I see you all there.

jan

[Ticketty Boo]

Jan,

Dan has withdrawn and isn't coming.

[flounder_al]

I'm driving up on thursday morning/noon. Going to get some shore fishing in before we hit ther boats on sat/sun :)

[sultzer]

driving up from dundee
when fathersmurf arrives at my house ---------- better be early or else no long stories:g:
unusual bottle or can of beer do you mean unpoened by any chance:)

[peterthefisherman]

Going up Thurs with BMAC - hoping to do a bit off the shore Thurs and Fri

[peterthefisherman]

Ticketty - I hear any beer bought by you is quite unusual !!!!!

[flounder_al]

Ticketty - I hear any beer bought by you is quite unusual !!!!!

Aye... didn't even get a beer in after he won last year. Tight arse... and in the wallet region too ;) :D

[sultzer]

Aye... didn't even get a beer in after he won last year. Tight arse... and in the wallet region too ;) :D

o well fathersmurf will be in good company :clap2:
mind you by the time he replies to this post we'll be in :wheelchai

[bmac]

Thats me just home from work and finished for me hols :) :) Heading up to scrabby on thurs morning, Cannae wait !

[flounder_al]

Where do you wanna meet bmac? Want to give the old ferry dock this time

I still aint sorted out digs for the thurs night and fri night yet but i'm takin my sleepin bag so i'll be fine.

[bmac]

Most likely at the Ferry Inn Al, Have to confirm with Peter tomorrow exact times we are leaving etc but should be there early afternoon. I know Peter has a few Bass marks we should try and i would fancy a crack at the Turbot also as i have never caught either of these species. We have also had a few good sessions from the harbour so up for that also ( Fancy getting a Conger ). We are bringing up 100 Rag, 50 Lug, 2 bags of Mussel and some Squid, I presume as with last August there is plenty of fresh Mackerel about. I will txt you tomorrow once i have confirmed with Peter. :)

[peterthefisherman]

Thats me back in - just got gubbed in my last bowling tie - :schmoll: all my gear is ready !!!!!
Just away to phone BMAC re arrangements :)

[peterthefisherman]

Its going to be breezy !!!!!:blink: What do you think Tiggs ??? :)

[fathersmurf]

o well fathersmurf will be in good company :clap2:
mind you by the time he replies to this post we'll be in :wheelchai

:lmao::lmao:good one jay im not that bad

[bmac]

Its going to be breezy !!!!!:blink: What do you think Tiggs ??? :)

Yeah Peter, Me thinks your right :unsure: Thurs, Fri ok but Sat-Sun 18-25mph winds !!!
Davey, You know best, What you think ? :unsure:

[Ticketty Boo]

Brace yourself troops, but at up to Force 6 on Saturday, I'd doubt if we were heading anywhere? I'll have a chat with Davy tonight and tell you what he says.

[flounder_al]

Well that's the car packed ready to go. All i need to add is the bait and myself :D

Looking forward to going up there to meet you all again. Even if the weather stops boat fishing on saturday i will be going out shore fishing somewhere. Everyone is free to join me :D

[deputydog]

I still aint sorted out digs for the thurs night and fri night yet but i'm takin my sleepin bag so i'll be fine.

Flounder, everyone is booked into the Ferry Inn for the friday and saturday nights.
Just got back from work and trying to catch up with whats happening.
need to go and get a funny hat to cover my funny head, and a queer bottle/can of beer.
will send my mobile number to all who booked through me.
should be there early friday.

[flounder_al]

Ok mate cheers

Forgot i was booked in the friday night. That's cool cos i only need to sleep in the car one night then :D

Will pm you my number too so you can text me when you get up there

[sultzer]

update
hope fathersmurf managed to get lug
i need to get my car fixed bottle for raidator burst.
fixed now.
most of gear packed , whisky , wine , breezers
roll on tomorrow

[bigads]

Good luck folks I hope its a good trip :D

[Davy Holt]

Hiya,

Good luck everyone.. :D

[Ticketty Boo]

Looks like we're going to need it. the way the weather is going it could be a dab match off the pier with 65lb braid and 30lb boat rods :):):)