Winter Outcast Gathering?

« **on:** 18/12/2008 at 18:59 »

Hmmm ...... I'm getting some keen interest in an Outcasts Gathering before March

Our weather is never going to make planning something in January or February easy, so what do you fancy folks?
We could try a session on grass and wrap up to keep out the cold ...... or I could look at the cost of hiring a sports centre hall for about 4 hrs ( which would be a lot warmer ) I think a hall would probably work out at approx £10 to £12 per head

What do you fancy?
Cheers
Mike

« **Reply #1 on:** 18/12/2008 at 19:06 »

Count me in Mike , usual family work etc permitting

I'm not fussed either way , hall or outdoors.

Jim

« **Reply #2 on:** 18/12/2008 at 19:41 »

having used the school hall its surprising how little head room you have in a hall. saying that i'm all for another day

Peter

« **Reply #3 on:** 18/12/2008 at 21:12 »

Yeah, I'm in

if it's inside can we have the floor polished so that my line can land then slide a few more yards?

Iain

« **Reply #4 on:** 18/12/2008 at 21:57 »

Quote from: Goolager on 18/12/2008 at 21:12

if it's inside can we have the floor polished so that my line can land then slide a few more yards?

Slick the line with teflon:z4

Count me in, quite fancy indoors, it means we can set a date and not worry about the weather.
If we pick a few things to practice like TRACKING

and perhaps a few of the presentation casts, then there is no reason why indoors would not be ideal.
I might try to learn how to help teach some of them too

so i might be of some use this time

Sandy

« **Reply #5 on:** 19/12/2008 at 01:43 »

Hi Mike

Never really had a chance to cast any distance indoors - great idea - I'm in.

« **Reply #6 on:** 19/12/2008 at 02:03 »

Great stuff

I'll look in to it a bit more next week. The sports centre has quite reasonable height, but I'll try to find out more about the length and if they are ok with our sport.

I think 4 hrs would be about right, but if folk think this is too long, we could try 3 hrs?

Best wishes
Mike

« **Reply #7 on:** 19/12/2008 at 10:49 »

Mike

I think 4 hours would be fine, that gives you a chance to have a bit of a gossipa nd try other rods etc.

Jim

« **Reply #8 on:** 19/12/2008 at 12:14 »

Ok, I,m in too

Paul.

« **Reply #9 on:** 19/12/2008 at 12:20 »

Sounds like a plan, count me in

Ben

« **Reply #10 on:** 19/12/2008 at 17:27 »

Should be able to make that - indoors

excellent, no need for thermals

« **Reply #11 on:** 19/12/2008 at 17:29 »

Aye Mike

Work permitting count me in.

Alex

« **Reply #12 on:** 19/12/2008 at 18:48 »

Sounds like fun.

Time and date permitting, count me in.

Irvine

« **Reply #13 on:** 19/12/2008 at 20:53 »

Quote from: rabbitangler on 18/12/2008 at 19:41

having used the school hall its surprising how little head room you have in a hall. saying that i'm all for another day

Peter

Hi Peter

I haven't tried casting indoors before ........ what do you think the height needs to be (to the lowest light rather than ceiling I guess) a minimum of 20 ft, 25 ft, or maybe even 30 ft?

Best wishes
Mike

« **Reply #14 on:** 20/12/2008 at 05:17 »

I've seen a clip of some Norwegian guys casting indoors on their knees - sports hall roof was a little low.

« **Reply #15 on:** 20/12/2008 at 13:55 »

I cast in the shop, use a short rod & it will be fine

« **Reply #16 on:** 20/12/2008 at 15:01 »

I have been following this with Interest,could you not practice sitting down,like you would be fishing from a boat

« **Reply #17 on:** 21/12/2008 at 10:00 »

I'd be interested in this again!

I know the RGU sports hall at Grathdee is high, 4 stories so thats plenty high!!!

« **Reply #18 on:** 22/12/2008 at 23:59 »

Anyone got any idea how high the roof is in Inverurie sports centre?

And..... Does anyone want to suggest a date, quite looking forward to this as the weather has been far from ideal for any practice as late?

Cheers

Ben

« **Reply #19 on:** 23/12/2008 at 00:57 »

Hi Ben

Yes, I'll be trying Inverurie first. It has plenty of height and is nice and central for most folk to get to

Best wishes
Mike

« **Reply #20 on:** 23/12/2008 at 08:47 »

Quote from: Ben_D on 22/12/2008 at 23:59

And..... Does anyone want to suggest a date, quite looking forward to this as the weather has been far from ideal for any practice as late?

Happy with most dates but personally I would be grateful if you could avoid the third Sunday of the month. That's our archaeological group day. But obviously you have to choose a day that suits the majority.

Looking forward to it

Irvine

« **Reply #21 on:** 24/12/2008 at 23:46 »

Hi folks

Just a quick update on the Winter Outcast Gathering ....... I have spoken to the sports centre and ( pending confirmation ) I have reserved a 4 hour afternoon session on Saturday January 10th

I will add another reply here over the next few days to confirm the date and time etc

We can kick off at either 1pm or 2pm ....... any preferences folks?

Best wishes
Mike

« **Reply #22 on:** 25/12/2008 at 09:26 »

2pm - allows lunch to settle

« **Reply #23 on:** 25/12/2008 at 18:09 »

Won't make that date , off to the good ole US of A

Jim

« **Reply #24 on:** 26/12/2008 at 09:58 »

10th of January is fine for me. Sorry you will miss it Jim

Cheers

Irvine