The ultimate Block Island trip for the troops auction

[tysdad115]

Congrats to the winner. This is a dream trip for sure. Thanks to all the people willing to donate their time and experience to make something like this possible.
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[GattaFish]

Wow…. I can’t thank the bidders enough. Also EVERY donation to help make this trip special. I have taken the time to look at every angle I can think of and to see who the winner was.

And after speaking with BOTH of the highest bidders we agreed that FishMTK had won.

Now with that being said the bidding had gone over $1500 which was a mark I set to add another additional day but did not advertise since I wanted guys to bid for the charity, not a fishing trip. Well they bid hard and for the right reasons.

So after speaking with FishMTK I realized I am truly lucky for the type of person he is and look forward to fishing with him on the trip. He has extended an offer that is something that is extremely generous and completely welcomed by all parties involved. He will share this soon. Remember this is HIS TRIP.

Since he is unable to come on Tuesday for the extra day I jumped on the phone and covered even more bases and have secured him lodging for Sat night on the island and he will have his opportunity to fish with Gary Soldati that night.

To accommodate his extra day John at Twin Maples extended an offer and Al Lemire from Lemire’s plugs has once again stepped up and made ANOTHER incredible offer to supply lodging for all the unforeseens that are going on.

Again, I cannot thank all those involved enough. I am truly fortunate to have the friends I do because they are the ones who have come together on this,,,,

Stay Tuned……..

[FishMTK]

So my wife told me that she doesn't think that I was this happy the day we got married...clearly not the case (just in case she reads this), but elated I am!

First, I would like to thank to Gattafish and everyone else that made this trip possible for such a great cause. Sounds like most of you picked up on the hints. Since this is such as great cause, I knew it was right to invite RI Bass to join me given his generous donation (and company match). I was even more stoked when he accepted.

I look forward to meeting, learning from and fishing with a great group!

Thanks again!
JC

[fcap60]

Congratulations to FISHMTK and a great job by GATTAFISH for doing this.

FISHMTK- what is you favorite meal ? (Do you like Italian food ?) you can PM me if you like or post here, b/c the Friday night meal will be based on your likes (dislikes)...and don't worry about the others in the group. I can assure you they won't starve.

And by the way, let me know what your favorite breakfast is also.


Frank

[Big Water]

What a great end to an auction for a great cause. Hey FISHMTK since you are coming on Sat. that is the first night of my week on the Island. You will meet the guys I fish with, hope you have a hood for that wetsuit!Gary

[Chubby-Chaser]

Nice work by everyone involved!