IDO Hunting Happy Hour Reloaded! Thrus. 3/2

OK, let’s see if we can get some beer drunk (drank?) and stories swapped. It’s time for the IDO Hunting Happy Hour Reloaded.

We’re going to try moving it to a Thursday to see if more are able to attend.

Date & Time
Thursday, March 2
5:00 PM to whenever.

Location
Jersey’s Bar and Grille
6449 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076-1814

Drinks and food are on your own for this one. Jersey’s happy hour is 3 to 6, so come early to take advantage of that.

Please reply to this thread so we know who can make it. Hope to see a lot of you there.

Grouse

On my calendar. You and me for sure. Will bring spouse if others are.

Sounds good! I’ll also bring my wife if that’s decorum.

Being in the east metro and starting at 5, shouldn’t everyone bring a lantern too? Probably be dark by the time you’re done…

Bring Mrs. Suzuki, by all means. This is a family-friendly event and most of the IDO Hunting members are housebroken.

Hopefully we can get Sticker (calling @Sticker1, we mean you) to make an appearance at this social event of the season. And @Deertracker, any chance you’re in town?

Grouse

TheFamousGrouse wrote:

Bring Mrs. Suzuki, by all means. This is a family-friendly event and most of the IDO Hunting members are housebroken.

Hopefully we can get Sticker (calling @sticker1, we mean you) to make an appearance at this social event of the season. And @deertracker, any chance you’re in town?

Grouse

Mrs Suzuki is warm, friendly, FUN, attractive and overall a really great person. You know, the opposite of me…….I better bring her.

BigWerm wrote:

February 16, 2017 at 2:27 pm#1674587
Being in the east metro and starting at 5, shouldn’t everyone bring a lantern too? Probably be dark by the time you’re done…

Obviously, you are out of touch. The elastic trickery has been available here in God’s Country (as far as South St. Paul at least) for several weeks now.

Grouse

Count me in! I’ll probably bring Billy too.

TheFamousGrouse wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>BigWerm wrote:</div>
February 16, 2017 at 2:27 pm#1674587
Being in the east metro and starting at 5, shouldn’t everyone bring a lantern too? Probably be dark by the time you’re done…

Obviously, you are out of touch. The elastic trickery has been available here in God’s Country (as far as South St. Paul at least) for several weeks now.

Grouse

Good to know, I’m sure running water is right around the corner too! Just really glad to hear everyone’s blood letting treatment went well and your event is proceeding.

I’ll be there!

BigWerm wrote:

Good to know, I’m sure running water is right around the corner too! Just really glad to hear everyone’s blood letting treatment went well and your event is proceeding.

Werm, are you actually going to show up? Or are you just here to harass those of us who live over here in God’s Country?

I want you to know that you’re welcome to join us. Even if you do come from “over there”. We’re like Jesus, we love ’em all!

Grouse

Hahaha I’ll try and make it. So long as no one tries to convert me religiously or, more importantly, geographically!

I should be able to make it.

I have a work training that day.
DT

deertracker wrote:

I have a work training that day.
DT

Call in sick!

deertracker wrote:

I have a work training that day.

I thought you were fully trained and could even do multiple retrieves.

Grouse

BigWerm wrote:

Being in the east metro and starting at 5, shouldn’t everyone bring a lantern too? Probably be dark by the time you’re done…

I initially read this a little differently. Perhaps calling out the depravity & debauchery of the “east end” (i.e reference to the Lamplighter).

If schedules work out I will try to attend.

tegg wrote:

If schedules work out I will try to attend.

C’mon. I’ll even let you buy me a beer if you come.

Not one of those fluffy, overhopped, overwrought, overflavored, over-the-top beers. Just a beer. For, like, drinking.

Now how can you beat that?

Grouse

Tegg….you show up for this and I’ll haul you down to the 494 access on Pool 2 (about 2 miles away) and show you how to use a two-handed Switch rod. Maybe we can get Grouse to provide commentary on my casting faults

SR

Steve Root wrote:

Maybe we can get Grouse to provide commentary on my casting faults

If you want commentary on your casting faults, I can give you the name of the Scotsman who taught (and I use the term “taught” loosely) me to Speycast. Oh, you’ll get commentary allright.

After my first day, I asked him how I was doing.

Me: “Malcolm, how am I doing casting-wise?”

Malcolm: “Aye. Fine. You’re doing well. Mind, it’s me that needs a dram. I’ve been bloody tortured for 8 hours watching you! It’s more than a man can take without the comfort of drink.” `

Okay, then…

Grouse

I don’t know what’s worse…..harsh criticism from a guide like Malcolm, or sticking flies into the back of your hat until you figure out what to do.

TheFamousGrouse wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>tegg wrote:</div>
If schedules work out I will try to attend.

C’mon. I’ll even let you buy me a beer if you come.

Not one of those fluffy, overhopped, overwrought, overflavored, over-the-top beers. Just a beer. For, like, drinking.

Now how can you beat that?

Grouse

I did not see a beer list on the website. I can’t guarantee a perfectly hopped pale ale.

Alright ladies and gents! This Thursday is the day! Is anyone else interested in coming? The more the merrier!

Totally agree. C’mon it’s the meeting of the tribe. Who else can make it?

Personally, I cannot believe that @ralphwiggum won’t take this golden opportunity to leave the hardships of the frontier life and enjoy a little high living in the East Metro. Ralph, you don’t even have to cross the river!

Grouse

See ya Thu!

Sorry, Grouse, I have family commitments.

I am intrigued by how you would travel from MG to IGH without crossing the river…

Looks like I should be able to make it.

Ralph Wiggum wrote:

I am intrigued by how you would travel from MG to IGH without crossing the river…

Teleport! Didn’t you get yours working yet?

Nitrodog wrote:

Looks like I should be able to make it.

Awesome!

So when I scroll through here I think I am counting about 12, right? Looking forward to it!

12!? I didnt know it was going to be a mob scene.

Can we make it a rule NOT to discuss Sunday liquor sales tonight??