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Outcasts Gathering Sunday November 7th
Hi folks :cool:
I think it best to start a new thread for this, just in case we cause any confusion in Ben's Sexyloops thread :wink
So, we are thinking of holding an Outcasts Gathering on Sunday November 7th, who would like to come along?
Cheers
Mike
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It's in the diary Mike, I'm up for it.
Ben
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I will come and spectate if thats ok.
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Mike
I;ll try and be there. John what do you mean spectate , its just a bit of fun , Ben apart :wink most of us are just average castershoping to learn and pick up some good habits. No one has more bad ones than me :z4
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Jim
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I don't know about that Jim. Ask Ben what I'm like with the double hander. I would be as well with a baseball bat! :)
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No-one needs to practice more than me. I'll be there :z16
Irvine
ps. have we got a flood evacuation plan ready?
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i cant this time.away down to glasgow on the piss with friends i met a few years ago when traveling in oz
stuart
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Looks like I'm out too Mike :cry, Doc has signed me off for three weeks till I get an angiogram to find out WTF is wrong with me. :z8
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Looks like I'm out too Mike :cry, Doc has signed me off for three weeks till I get an angiogram to find out WTF is wrong with me. :z8
Hope it's got nothing to do with my coffee Peter! .........
Cheers
Mike
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No Mike you're not going to get a visit from Ambulancechasers4U. :z16
A reccurance of my heart trouble. They don't think it'll involve major surgery but I'm Horses de Combat till I get the results of the tests.
Ah well time for fly tying at least.
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That doesn't sound like much fun :z6 take it easy and look after yourself Peter :z16
Cheers
Mike
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Hope you recover soon Peter. I am sure you will be able to relax in front of the vice.
Best wishes
John :z16
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Guys.......
Been thinking about this. The weather may be pretty grim, we have some members that would like to attend who are ill or injured so How does everyone feel about having the gathering at Haddo. There is just about enough space to cast and Mike has offered to let us stalk some fish from the bank, there is a warm hut with a stove and we can drink Mikes coffee and smoke Magnums fags.
Whats are your thoughts?
Cheers
Ben
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I have never been to an outcasts day but if there is stalking fish from the bank at Haddo involved then count me in :z16
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Sounds like a plan :z16
Cheers
Mike
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Absolutely brilliant plan. Will the 2wt line be ready for then Mike?
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Absolutely brilliant plan. Will the 2wt line be ready for then Mike?
Should be John, I hope so :cool:
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Sounds like a good idea to me. :z16
As we will have water rather than grass I will be able to work on my single handed roll casting which seems to have fallen apart. If the weather is bad then a warm hut will be great.
I pulled a muscle in my lower back yesterday and bending is painful, but I expect I will have recovered in a couple of weeks time.
Irvine
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Will try and make this
Cheers
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Aye count me in :z16
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Jim
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So ..... Irvine has mentioned single handed roll casting, has anybody else got anything in particular that they would like to get some practice with?
The roll casting might come in handy when fishing from the bank at Haddo :cool:
Cheers
Mike
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I would love to come but I've arranged a pass to go to a Doug Scott presentation in the evening that day! http://www.dougscottmountaineering.co.uk/ (http://www.dougscottmountaineering.co.uk/)
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I would love to come but I've arranged a pass to go to a Doug Scott presentation in the evening that day! http://www.dougscottmountaineering.co.uk/ (http://www.dougscottmountaineering.co.uk/)
Looks intresting Matt, heres me thinking getting up lochnagar and Mount keen was good!
That chaps been to some places :shock
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So ..... Irvine has mentioned single handed roll casting, has anybody else got anything in particular that they would like to get some practice with?
The roll casting might come in handy when fishing from the bank at Haddo :cool:
Cheers
Mike
I would like some help with the double haul. I can get it working at the side but not overhead :z6
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I'm on yet another work course down in Hull the week before; but handily have just been advised we finish at lunchtime on Friday :z16 Just as well I didn't book my hotel until this morning :roll
So, in a slight change in my original plan, I'll be driving straight back to Inverness on Friday and will come through for the day on Sunday, it'll be nice to see some of the 'crew' and (selfishly) will give me a chance to put my 'new' toy (an Alfa :cool:) through its paces properly on the run to Haddo :cool:
It's possible that 'she who must be obeyed' will be coming too - if only to spectate and get cold :shock
I'll give her my camera so she can take some pics on the day.
If it's pissing with rain (possible) then she can drink Mikes tea and keep the stove going :z17
H :z3
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Good shit H.
If anyone wants me to bring any toys in particular then let me know.
Same goes for any demos anyone would like to see, let me know if there are any techniques you would like covered and I'll knock something up.
Cheers
Ben
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Wifes working so count me in :z16
Cheers
Michael
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How many coffee cups will I need on Sunday? :z4
So far, it looks like:
Ben - Ben_D
John - JohnR
Jim - Jedi
Irvine - Hares Lug
Noel - An Chuileog
Kev - kevlard
Hamish - H + Mrs H :cool:
Michael - wind knot
Magnus - Magnum
Mike - Mr B
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How many coffee cups will I need on Sunday? :z4
So far, it looks like:
Ben - Ben_D
John - JohnR
Jim - Jedi
Irvine - Hares Lug
Noel - An Chuileog
Kev - kevlard
Hamish - H + Mrs H :cool:
Michael - wind knot
Magnus - Magnum
Mike - Mr B
Can hopefully add
Gratown Dave
Kevin Muir
Rob
and Albert Wright
Anyone heard from GRHE?
Cheers
Ben
Cheers
Ben
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Albert Wright LMFAO :z4 :z4 :z4
GRHE has not been keeping to well
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Jim
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Please pass on my regards to Paul if you run in to him Jim.
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Will do Ben
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Jim
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What time are you all meeting up on Sunday?
Dave.
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Hi Dave,
I'll probably be there about 10ish.
Ben
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Please pass on my regards to Paul if you run in to him Jim.
Ben
Paul might come along at some point , he is not fit enough to do the whole day though.
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Jim
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What time are you all meeting up on Sunday?
Dave.
I'll be there at about 9.30 as usual Dave :z16
Best wishes
Mike
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Ill only come if Mike lets me try for trout using a 14.5 metre pole with 2 buzzers under a "site bob" :)
I actually have a brand new Diamondback that I have still not cast with...could bring that i guess.
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Looks like the weather will be excellent for it! Hope you have a good day.
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I'm bringing some soup, in the process of making it at the moment. It's not too spicy....... so Magnum should be able to eat it without passing too much wind :wink
She who must be obeyed hasn't made her mind up if she's tagging along yet :roll
H
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I'm bringing some soup, in the process of making it at the moment. It's not too spicy....... so Magnum should be able to eat it without passing too much wind :wink
She who must be obeyed hasn't made her mind up if she's tagging along yet :roll
H
Sounds excellent Hamish :z3
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I'll bring a shitload of toys over including a few salmon lines so if anyone wants to try a rod with a line then bring the rod.
Cheers
Ben
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And......
If anyone has 4 8mm bolts, they'd be much appreciated, need to bodge some shit on my truck!!
Ben
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How long Ben ?
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Jim
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Hi Jim,
Long enough to plug 4 rubber hoses, about 15mm tops?
Cheers
Ben
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OK the ones I have are around 75mm long , I'll bring them anyway , maybe somone has a hacksaw
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Jim
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I have a hacksaw at the fishery :wink
Cheers
Mike
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Thanks again for another great day Mike, also to Ben for the demos. Look forward to more outings :z4 :z4
p.s. Hamish the soup!!!!!!!
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Great fun today, not the warmest, so the wood burner and Hamish's soup were much appreciated :wink
I learnt some good tips from Ben's demos ...... thanks Ben :cool:
As always, everybody was great company! :z16
Thanks
Mike
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Was good fun, nice to catch up with everyone.
Thanks to Hamish & John for their cooking and as usual Mike for the coffee. Weather turned out O.K of a little cold but despite this I think a good day was had.
Disappointed that Albert couldn't make it
Cheers
Ben
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Another good day and Haddo was looking great as always. Thanks Mike for laying on the day, Ben for the very informative demo and Hamish and John for the grub.
Nice to meet a few new faces as well.
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Disappointed that Albert couldn't make it
Yeah me too. :roll
He was very interested in a casting scene - he's been bemoaning the fact that theres not one like the glasgow casting club on fred carrie's site.
Pity
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Aye
Thanks again to Mike , Ben , Hamish, good to see some old faces and meet some hew ones.
Alberts sends his apologies, but its hard to attend when you are a figment of somones imagination :z4 :z4 :z4
Cheers
Jim
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fred carrie
Is that a real person? Hard to know these days :z8
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Had a great day.
Thanks to everyone for the great company.
Ben for the casting demos (and making me feel better that its not just me who busts rods :cry), Peter for the tying tips, Hamish for the hearty soup and of course Mike for letting us play in his back yard. :z16
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Great stuff John, I'm pleased that you enjoyed a good day!
As for you other kids :shock ...... I know the whole situation is rather funny, but please play nicely! :z3
Best wishes
Mike
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Will do Boss :z4
Maybe we should try to get something planned indoors somewhere, I will have a look about for a suitable venue.
Anyone got any ideas?
Ben
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There is a full size 3g indoor football field in the sports village in Aberdeen!
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Good shout John :z16
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Jim
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As for you other kids :shock ...... I know the whole situation is rather funny, but please play nicely! :z3
Sorry sir ........... a hundred lines
I must not take things too far
I must not take things too far
I must not take things too far
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Here are the prices , not bad for the ooff peak
http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/facilities/prices/
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Jim
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Here are the prices , not bad for the ooff peak
http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/facilities/prices/
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Jim
A bigger Brucie bonus is if you get a pensioner to book it there is a 50% discount.
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There is a full size 3g indoor football field in the sports village in Aberdeen!
How high is the ceiling John?
Could be worth a look
Cheers
Ben
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It must be 25 to 30 feet high. I will go in past tomorrow night and get a proper look.
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Excellent stuff guys, a large enough indoor venue would great :z16
Best wishes
Mike
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Bit of a trek over - and as bad on way home :roll
Handily the good company and banter more than made up for it - she who must be obeyed enjoyed the trip and now wants to steal Magnums dog :wink
H :z3
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Hi Hamish
Thanks to you both for coming down, it was good to see you :z16
Best wishes
Mike
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Just to add my thanks for another great day.
To Mike for the hospitality, Ben for the demos, Hamish and everyone who contributed to the food and to everybody for the good company. :z18
cheers
Irvine
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Hi,
A big thanks to everyone for yesterday, especially Mike for his hospitality, Ben for the demos & tuition.
It was great to meet everyone & put names to faces, looking forwards to the next one.
Thanks again,
All the best,
Dave.
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A bigger Brucie bonus is if you get a pensioner to book it there is a 50% discount.
Get Mike to organise it :wink
Sandy :z4 :z4
really missing being able to pop out to these things things :cry :cry :cry
Not quite so easy from here, and organising my own one is a a bit sad when i'd be the only one there.
Even though i do it once a week at least :roll The monkeys do make me feel a little bit like at home, but the humidity takes too much out of you when you are casting!!.... Seriously.... :z10
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but the humidity takes too much out of you when you are casting!!.... Seriously.... :z10
And I would think it would shorten the cast as well thanks to the "thickness" of the air slowing the loop down.
100% humidity is no fun at all...