Thanks for MLPA turnout!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dan · 06-04-2009, 05:45 PM

That was enlightening and very cool to hear all of the passion from the kayak fishing community.

Paul, Tman, and Kurt really nailed their message, WTG! As did many others.

I found it interesting that the 3 Surfrider employee's who spoke all asked for more time for the science to catch up, and stated that they were not for or against proposal "C".

I talked to all three of them and I was encouraged to hear that while they do support the notion of creating MPA's, the process is not buku and they were officially stating that a proposal that whacks all of Laguna (these were from the HQ and Orange County Chapters) was not acceptable as ~40% of their members were also fisherman, including the guy I was talking to. I got their cards and I will continue to follow up on their position and involvement going forward.

C. Cary · 06-04-2009, 06:25 PM

Thank you all for going to the meeting today. It is appreciated.

kurt · 06-04-2009, 07:04 PM

Good to see so many people who care enough to show up. I think we had the non-consumptive people outnumbered 5 to 1. Lets keep up the momentum, and thanks to everyone who was there today.

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Thank you again Paul and MJ. I don't think any of us has the time or the stomach for the meetings you have subjected yourself to for our collective benefit.

Absolutely.

Sunburn · 06-04-2009, 07:10 PM

I was there but work issues would not allow me to schedule the day off. All I had was a few hours in the morning. I got there at 8:45 and had to leave at 11am. I thought I might get my comments in but the mic did not open until about 10:50. I'm glad I was there just to show support!

I caught some of the comments on the live internet feed while at work

Thank you for everyone that showed up. Made me feel good!

Mark

Holy Mackerel · 06-04-2009, 07:27 PM

I really have to thank Joe Nguyen for really organizing all groups. And of course to Paul, and MJ, and the rest of the RSG reps, you have a difficult job!

Today was a success in many ways, I dont want to diminish that fact at all!

Mr GreenJeans · 06-04-2009, 07:39 PM

I want to express my thanks to all of those who showed up for this important meeting. I couldn't make it, but listened to bits and pieces on line. Listening to you guys was awesome. I even saw Matt and Josh make their statements. Seeing guys I know stand up there and represent us was incredible.

I promise, promise, promise that I will be there for the next set of meetings at the end of June/early July. I also have some posts up to get the Dana Point guys out to those meetings too. Thanks so much. You guys were amazing.

David

Holy Mackerel · 06-04-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr GreenJeans

I promise, promise, promise that I will be there for the next set of meetings at the end of June/early July. I also have some posts up to get the Dana Point guys out to those meetings too. Thanks so much. You guys were amazing.

David

Thanks David, please make it your mission to rally the DP troops!!

esdees · 06-04-2009, 08:00 PM

BIG Thanks! to all the guys fighting for our rights. I'll do my best to make it to the next meeting(s).

Kiyo · 06-04-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

That was enlightening and very cool to hear all of the passion from the kayak fishing community.

Paul, Tman, and Kurt really nailed their message, WTG! As did many others.

I found it interesting that the 3 Surfrider employee's who spoke all asked for more time for the science to catch up, and stated that they were not for or against proposal "C".

I talked to all three of them and I was encouraged to hear that while they do support the notion of creating MPA's, the process is not buku and they were officially stating that a proposal that whacks all of Laguna (these were from the HQ and Orange County Chapters) was not acceptable as ~40% of their members were also fisherman, including the guy I was talking to. I got their cards and I will continue to follow up on their position and involvement going forward.

We sat right behind them and they weren't too happy. Every time a black shirt went over the time allowed they would look at each other and put their hands up in a way to say what's up? I wouldn't trust them from what we saw.

Matt · 06-05-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiyo

We sat right behind them and they weren't too happy. Every time a black shirt went over the time allowed they would look at each other and put their hands up in a way to say what's up? I wouldn't trust them from what we saw.

Surfrider definitely flirts with both sides of the fence from what I have experienced....and I often wonder what their true agenda is, at the Oxnard and LA meeting they appeared to be very anti A and very, very, pro C, A is the one we want, but then again that is from overheard conversations I have not made any efforts to talk to them. I think by Dan's interaction we may be able to lure them over to the "Black Shirts" to some degree, the more allies and friends we have the better off we will be in the end for sure!!

06-04-2009, 07:39 PM	#6
Mr GreenJeans Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The OC Posts: 58	MLPA I want to express my thanks to all of those who showed up for this important meeting. I couldn't make it, but listened to bits and pieces on line. Listening to you guys was awesome. I even saw Matt and Josh make their statements. Seeing guys I know stand up there and represent us was incredible. I promise, promise, promise that I will be there for the next set of meetings at the end of June/early July. I also have some posts up to get the Dana Point guys out to those meetings too. Thanks so much. You guys were amazing. David

06-04-2009, 05:45 PM	#1
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	That was enlightening and very cool to hear all of the passion from the kayak fishing community. Paul, Tman, and Kurt really nailed their message, WTG! As did many others. I found it interesting that the 3 Surfrider employee's who spoke all asked for more time for the science to catch up, and stated that they were not for or against proposal "C". I talked to all three of them and I was encouraged to hear that while they do support the notion of creating MPA's, the process is not buku and they were officially stating that a proposal that whacks all of Laguna (these were from the HQ and Orange County Chapters) was not acceptable as ~40% of their members were also fisherman, including the guy I was talking to. I got their cards and I will continue to follow up on their position and involvement going forward.

06-04-2009, 06:25 PM	#2
C. Cary Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 105	Thank you all for going to the meeting today. It is appreciated.

06-04-2009, 07:10 PM	#4
Sunburn Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 10	I was there but work issues would not allow me to schedule the day off. All I had was a few hours in the morning. I got there at 8:45 and had to leave at 11am. I thought I might get my comments in but the mic did not open until about 10:50. I'm glad I was there just to show support! I caught some of the comments on the live internet feed while at work Thank you for everyone that showed up. Made me feel good! Mark

06-04-2009, 07:27 PM	#5
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	I really have to thank Joe Nguyen for really organizing all groups. And of course to Paul, and MJ, and the rest of the RSG reps, you have a difficult job! Today was a success in many ways, I dont want to diminish that fact at all!

06-04-2009, 08:00 PM	#8
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	BIG Thanks! to all the guys fighting for our rights. I'll do my best to make it to the next meeting(s).