MLPA ROLL CALL: Saddle up! Dec 15, Final Meeting. Be there!

[T-Rex]

Modified letter sent. Going to try to make it, but my work schedule is not looking good. That's the reason these MLPA dog and pony shows are scheduled for weekdays - the full time paid activists and bussed in kids don't feel any economic pain by attending, anyone with a regular job does. It's all part of the corrupt MLPA process.

[dgax65]

I'm going to make every effort to make this meeting.

[dfroggy54]

Sent...I wish I could make this one...ill try and make it up.

[Aaron&Julie]

Hey Paul,

We won't be able to take the trip up north, but the letter has been sent for each of us. Kudos to all those who make the trip on behalf of all of us.

To reiterate, because I didn't find the link until going to Tman's 2nd post, the link is:

http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/63...ction_KEY=2847

It is so simple to do. You should be ashamed to call yourself a fisherman/woman, if you don't at least spend 30 seconds to send this letter.

I'm sending this link to everyone in my address book, regardless of whether they are a fisherman/woman. If any follow-up with the letter, that's more ammo for us.

[Billy V]

I'm way too pissed and disgusted to say anything...

- Not at any of you guys - at the whole fkn situation.

[zenspearo]

My schedule sucks but I'll be there.

We'll put in a word to make sure they move the Scripps MPA boundary to address that pier issue. We don't dive there much (too sandy/sharky) but we're interested in keeping it open as much as possible (so you guys can kayakfish away from our diving area, J/K).

For those who can make it, thank you and we spearos will see you there again.

Cheers.

[StinkyMatt]

I can not bus any of my students into something like this. They are busy learning in school.

I did however provide some information about this crisis to my students. To date I have 5 confirmed letters sent by my kids/ and or their parents.

I regularly talk to my kids about my (and their) fishing adventures. In my opinion, MOST young people (fifth grade) liked fishing or would like to try it.

Suggestion: Talk to people at your workplace about what is going on, you will be surprised about how many people support fishing/ hunting rights.

Question?
Has there ever been an afternoon or weekend session/ meeting? If not has that issue been brought up?

[PAL]

It's encouraging to see some action in this thread. Thanks for those who've sent letters or stepped up big by asking friends and family to do so too. The letter response is very good so far. Please pile on!

We need more people at the meeting. I'm asking you to dig deep, and find a way to get there even if you can't stay all day. We need more people to cede time. For those new to this deal, you normally get one minute to say what you have to say. If several other people (often 10) donate their time, you get more.

If you can make the trip and sacrifice your time, you'll be very pleased with its destination. Very. Contact me directly if you need more info. I'm not going to post it in the open.

I have room for two in my truck on the 15th. The downside is you'll be stuck up there all day, through the bitter end. On the other hand, there's bound to be drowning of sorrows / celebration of points scored with a couple of solid old-school kayak anglers from up north.

^During a Blue Ribbon Task Force / Stakeholder phase there was one evening meeting, and it was heavily attended by the fishing public, most of whom work for a living. That meeting went to 1 am! I remember watching as RSG reps from the enviro side snuck away or ducked out early. That one I enjoyed to the very end. The MLPA staff didn't schedule another for obvious reasons.

The Fish and Game Commission NEVER holds meetings outside business hours.

[FISHIONADO]

Paul, I haven't had any response to my offer for car pooling so if you don't mind I'll ride with you.

[zenspearo]

Some spearos with SUVs will be at the San Diego car pool lot.

I-5 and Gilman Dr Park & Ride (8002 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA) at 5AM.

We want to fill up the vehicles with fishermen/spearos to go to the meeting. Let's finish strong guys.

P.S. King Harbor is the location for car pool for LA. So I was told. Details to come.

[MVC]

I already responded on Baytubers. I will be attending.

[PAL]

You got it Fishionado. Any more takers? One seat left.

[maui jim]

Letter sent.......

[cowboybill]

Damn..... I got a call early this week, I have been called into court on Wednesday, Dec 15th.

I did send a letter....

Thanks to all those going for us!

COWBOYBILL

[OEX]

OEX Mission Bay is heading north. Olson get the house ready for us!

[driftwood]

Ok, one more time!
I'll do my best to be there. This whole MLPA thing is just making me....

[FISHIONADO]

Roll Call:

PAL
T-Man
Fishionado
Bellcon
Hypoxic1
dgax65
Zenspearo
MVC
roby
Jim Day
Iceman
OEX MB
driftwood

[bellcon]

Roll Call Bump

[yakrider]

I'm there!