Saturday May 3rd Shelby Park FishingTN Cookout/Gathering

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Saturday May 3rd 12 NOON
Shelby Park
2069-2099 Eastside Avenue Nashville, TN


Attendees
TK & Lawana- Charcoal and Lighter fluid, covered dish (baked beans)
jaysouth - 2 Doz Brats, buns and mustard, name tags,plates, spoon and forks, solo cups and serving utensils
MNFisher - Soda and Chips
blink - GRILL, Craft Brews, and whatever
TNBronzeback - Hot dogs, buns
jallen67 - 12 hamburgers, buns, cheese, 12pk Sun Drop, maybe a desert
Jeremy & Sarah
Doc Marshall - Brew and lies
Vincent - Pork Ularthiyathu
Olddognewtrick - Bottled water, and maybe some cookies
Fishaholic
tcintn - Fruit with desert (cookies or brownies)
Merv and crew of 2 - Potato Salad and desert
Tennoutdrsman and crew of 3 (Venison casserole)
jaycee - deviled eggs

[MNfisher]

I'll bring soda and chips.

[jallen67]

May 4th is a Sunday. It's supposed to be May 3rd (Saturday), correct? What time will it start?

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May 4th is a Sunday. It's supposed to be May 3rd (Saturday), correct? What time will it start?

You are correct May 3rd. Whatever time you get there we have it all day. I figure 11am or so.

[jaysouth]

Jeremy,

If you put this one together as well as last year, do not feel the need to bring anything except your bride and a couple of fishing stories.

We all appreciate the effort that you put into this. Let the rest of us bring the "stuff".

Unless, you or your bride have an award winning dish you would like to share with us.

[creekcrappie]

I won't be able to come until later. I have a charity tournament that day and I don't know what time it ends.

[blink]

If you cant nail down a grill, i have a Weber kettle with cast iron grill inserts that i will bring over. I only live 3 miles away from the park.

[Pookie]

Shelby Park
2069-2099 Eastside Avenue Nashville, TN

Needed (Grill)

Attendees
TK - Charcola and Lighter fluid
jaysouth - 2 Doz Brats, buns and mustard
MN Fisher -
blink - Craft Brews, and whatever
TNBronzeback - Hot dogs, buns
jallen67 - 12 hamburgers, buns, cheese, 12pk Sun Drop, maybe a desert
MNfisher-
Jeremy & Sarah Meier

Somebody bring the Solo cups. Alcohol is illegal in Metro Parks.

[Doc Marshall]

This is perfect. Right in my hood. I'll bring some pretentious beer and unlikely stories...

[blink]

This is perfect. Right in my hood. I'll bring some pretentious beer and unlikely stories...

Hey thats my hood too. We fish out of yaks in the cumberland out of shelby park sometimes if you ever want to join.

[Doc Marshall]

Hey thats my hood too. We fish out of yaks in the cumberland out of shelby park sometimes if you ever want to join.

Absolutely. I've always been a bit too chicken to launch there b/c the current seems strong enough to prevent returning to the same spot. Feel free to pm me...

[vincent]

I'm planning to come at least this year to the gathering around 11 am. It's 90% probability but I will confirm the week before. I would like to meet everyone and put faces to the several names I've been seeing on this site for last couple of years. :)

I will bring mildly spiced version of a pork recipe ("pork ularthiyathu") from my home town (GPS coordinates 9.896848, 76.711238), the land of dams and peaks in my state Kerala, India.

Please let me know if I should get anything else.

Would there be fishing in the Cumberland river as part of this event? Would love to get on a willing person's boat and fish for some time. I will gladly share expenses.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Vincent.

[tacklemake]

I will do like I did last year with table coverings , paper plates, knives forks and spoons, cups, devil eggs and what ever else I can think of...............woody

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Thank you everyone, this forum, and gathering would not be what they are without all the great members we have. We may not have the most active members, but I think we have the best members.

Thank you Woody, and looking forward to trying Vincent's the Pork Ularthiyathu. I want to tank everyone for donating their time to just come on out and spend a few hours with likeminded outdoorsmen.

Lets here it for anyone else attending. Alphahawk, Agelessone, Sambolie, tcintn, Heiny, Halli, Dakota, Buccaneer, lupanfreigag? You don't have to be the most active member on the forum, you don't have to bring anything besides yourself and a story or two.

As for the fishing, I know there is a ramp at the park, so if anyone wants to fish you're more than welcome to. If someone would be kind enough to take another member out that would be a very kind thing also.

[olddognewtrick]

I'll bring a case of bottled water, maybe some cookies or something...

[Fishaholic]

I should be able to come and will bring something is the pavillion near the dock if I come by water?

[MNfisher]

I should be able to come and will bring something is the pavillion near the dock if I come by water?

It's a bit away from the dock, and not much of a dock to tie up on either.

[tkwalker]

It's a bit away from the dock, and not much of a dock to tie up on either.

Is there a dock ??? I wouldn't think so on a main river ??? :confused:

[MNfisher]

Is there a dock ??? I wouldn't think so on a main river ??? :confused:

Concrete pad/dock

[Transplanted Sportsman]

Schedule permitting my daughter and I will be there, Jeremy, please let me know what to bring, I have in mind bring some fresh cut fruit of many kinds and whatever else we may need or may think off, thank you!!

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Schedule permitting my daughter and I will be there, Jeremy, please let me know what to bring, I have in mind bring some fresh cut fruit of many kinds and whatever else we may need or may think off, thank you!!

Fruit would be just fine, let us know for sure when you know.

Thank You

[Transplanted Sportsman]

Thanks Jeremy, will do as soon as I know!

[tcintn]

As it looks like right now,my lovely bride and I will be there.
I will bring my large rolls of 2 and 4 lb SOS line from Trout Magnet. Also I will check with Jeff and see if we can have some door prizes.I will have a display of all T M bodies and jig heads.
Food, will bring cut up fruit along with desert (cookies or brownies)

Look forward to seeing all

[tkwalker]

Besides the Items I have already mentioning bringing ... Lawana is also going to fix a covered dish if you want to add that to the list ... I'm thinking Baked Beans !! Ummmm Gooood ... PS ... If it looks like we will be short anything let me know ... <'TK>< :)

[blink]

Looks like Jenny is going to join us too for a little while.


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[vincent]

Dang. My 7 year old's dance schedule was published y'day and she has her rehearsal on May 3rd some time between 12:00-1.30pm and recital on May 17. My wife will not be able to dress and make her up when my 1.5 year old daughter is around (yeah, it's a 2 hour process to dress and make up for this dance), so I have to stay home in the morning on May 3 to help.

When would our gathering disperse? Would it make any sense to come there between 4-5pm? I know it's late but something's better than nothing.

It's so frustrating that I kept pushing out all commitments on May 3 until now just so I could come, and now this.

[Jim]

I will not be able to make this year's gathering. I will be working. I enjoyed the past two and looked forward to this one, but pretty much knew that work was going to get in the way this year.

Enjoy,
Jim

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Looks like Jenny is going to join us too for a little while.


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That's great Blink.

Dang. My 7 year old's dance schedule was published y'day and she has her rehearsal on May 3rd some time between 12:00-1.30pm and recital on May 17. My wife will not be able to dress and make her up when my 1.5 year old daughter is around (yeah, it's a 2 hour process to dress and make up for this dance), so I have to stay home in the morning on May 3 to help.

When would our gathering disperse? Would it make any sense to come there between 4-5pm? I know it's late but something's better than nothing.

It's so frustrating that I kept pushing out all commitments on May 3 until now just so I could come, and now this.

I don't know what time we will be breaking down and heading out. In the past they have gone until around 3:30 or 4pm. It just depends when everyone gets tired of all the lies.

I will not be able to make this year's gathering. I will be working. I enjoyed the past two and looked forward to this one, but pretty much knew that work was going to get in the way this year.

Enjoy,
Jim

Man Jim, I was hoping you could make it.

[tkwalker]

Jeremy ... Talked to Merv .. He said See ya at the Gathering ... Haven't heard a comment... Come on Merv.... What is Susi .. pallet delight this year ?? <'TK>< :)

[Tennoutdrsman]

Count me and My son,Casey, and maybe a Lil Indian to be there..Venison casserole is on my list to bring if thats ok??

[Heiny57]

If I am in town I will come. Can I send some cash for the event? Or whatever is needed let me know.

[tsuggs]

I've taken a short hiatus from fishing due to increased work and family responsibilities and am just now reading posts again on a regular basis. I cant make the gathering but truly enjoy the informative posts. I am investing some of that overtime money in a 14.5 native ultimate tandem kayak. My 2 girls are showing interest in paddle sports.Hope to post some fish pics soon.Hope u all have a great time and safe weekend!!

[tkwalker]

Shelby Park
2069-2099 Eastside Avenue Nashville, TN

Needed (Grill)

Attendees
TK & Lawana- Charcoal and Lighter fluid, covered dish (baked beans)
jaysouth - 2 Doz Brats, buns and mustard
MNFisher - Soda and Chips
blink - Craft Brews, and whatever
TNBronzeback - Hot dogs, buns
jallen67 - 12 hamburgers, buns, cheese, 12pk Sun Drop, maybe a desert
Jeremy & Sarah
Doc Marshall - Brew and lies
Woody - table coverings , paper plates, knives forks and spoons, cups, devil eggs
Vincent - Pork Ularthiyathu
Olddognewtrick - Bottled water, and maybe some cookies
Fishaholic
Transplanted Sportsman & Daughter - Fruit
tcintn - Fruit with desert (cookies or brownies)
Merv and crew of 2
Tennoutdrsman and crew of 3 (Venison casserole)

Jeremy what is the official start time ?? ... Grills ... wish we had Joey's ... I have a mid size square grill ... probably won't be large enough ... need more !! ...

Jeremy what else are we short on ... Ice , soft drinks , cups etc ... <'TK>< :)

[tkwalker]

If you cant nail down a grill, i have a Weber kettle with cast iron grill inserts that i will bring over. I only live 3 miles away from the park.

Blink can you step up with the grill .... <'TK>< :)

[blink]

Yeah I got y'all tk


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[tcintn]

Looks like I will not be able to make the gathering on 5/3.
I am heading out for Mayflower,Arkansas around Wednesday or Thursday.
I will have my bride bring the items for door prizes or have her give to Alphahawk so he can bring.
Have a great picnic .:)

[MNfisher]

Looks like I will not be able to make the gathering on 5/3.
I am heading out for Mayflower,Arkansas around Wednesday or Thursday.
I will have my bride bring the items for door prizes or have her give to Alphahawk so he can bring.
Have a great picnic .:)

Grateful for your volunteering, but sorry to miss you. Thanks for all you do Ed!


Mike

Keep livin' the Dream!

[agelesssone]

OK Susi just made it official potato salad and a dessert.

[Transplanted Sportsman]

Jeremy, I will not be able to make it to this gathering, between work and a family camping trip will account for the demise of my half planned trip for the gathering, you guys have fun and hope I can make it to the one in the fall if we have one!!

[tkwalker]

Yeah I got y'all tk


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Thanks Blink !! <'TK>< :)

[tacklemake]

Something as come up and I'm not going to make it this year to the gathering, so have fun and maybe next year I can make it................woody

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Sorry to hear this Woody, you will be missed, you to Transplanted Sportsman.

ALRIGHT GUYS the 1st page is updated and a time set of 12 NOON

[blink]

I will be there with the grill at 11:30.

Its just a standard Weber Kettle but it has the cast iron grill inserts. Its a workhorse.

[Reel Tune]

That'll work, thanks for stepping up Blink.

[MNfisher]

I will be there from 11:30-1:15. Unfortunately Jenn has a big show at 1:45.


Mike

Keep livin' the Dream!

[jaycee]

I plan to attend. Sorry for late notice. Should I bring deviled eggs or dessert?

[creekcrappie]

I will not be able to attend because my tournament ends at 2 pm.

[jaysouth]

Jeremy,

As it stands right now, what else do we need. Sadly noting that Woody will not be able to attend.

I will also bring nametags and sharpies like last year.

[tkwalker]

What about cups, plates, condiments , Cooking tools etc ... Plastic forks and spoons etc ...

It is rally time ... What can you bring ... <'TK>< :)

[blink]

What about cups, plates, condiments , Cooking tools etc ... Plastic forks and spoons etc ...

It is rally time ... What can you bring ... <'TK>< :)

I will bring grilling tools.

[jaysouth]

Rally time!

I will bring plates, spoon and forks, solo cups and serving utensils in addition to brats, buns and mustard. If there is interest, i will bring a couple of jars of jalapenos that I raised/canned.

Everyone should bring a roll of paper towels, you can't have too many.

Do we need ice and ice chests?

[agelesssone]

It looks like I will either be late or a no show. I have a guide trip 7-11. Trips normally go long, then cleaning fish, loading up, and travel.

Susi, Sophia, and Da Snorkster will be there in my stead. They are much more pleasant to look at anyway! I will try my best to at least make a showing, hate to miss the chit chat and camaraderie.....well, with the exception of listening to the mind numbing drivel espouted by SAMBOLIE. That part of the afternoon won't be missed. Poor Susi!

[Reel Tune]

I plan to attend. Sorry for late notice. Should I bring deviled eggs or dessert?


Better late than never. I'm good with deviled eggs

[jaysouth]

We need someone to bring a jar of sweet relish.

I checked my supplies, I have ample plastic forks and spoons. Is there any demonstrable need for plastic knives?

Since Woody is not coming, we also need some plastic table coverings.

I have 25 brats and 24 buns. Someone is going to have to tough it out.

Do they still make Miller High Life? Milwaukee brats MUST be boiled in either PBR or MHL before being seared on the grill.

Lots and lots of paper towels still needed. Bring paper towels, real fishermen do not use paper napkins to wipe scales and guts off the cutting board or mustard off chins.

[jaycee]

Award-winning deviled eggs it is.

[TNBronzeback]

[QUOTE=jaysouth;50577]We need someone to bring a jar of sweet relish.

Gotcha Covered on this!

[tkwalker]

We need someone to bring a jar of sweet relish.

I checked my supplies, I have ample plastic forks and spoons. Is there any demonstrable need for plastic knives?

Since Woody is not coming, we also need some plastic table coverings.

I have 25 brats and 24 buns. Someone is going to have to tough it out.

Do they still make Miller High Life? Milwaukee brats MUST be boiled in either PBR or MHL before being seared on the grill.

Lots and lots of paper towels still needed. Bring paper towels, real fishermen do not use paper napkins to wipe scales and guts off the cutting board or mustard off chins.

Do they still Make Miller High Life ... What a silly question ... :eek::rolleyes:

[tkwalker]

Better late than never. I'm good with deviled eggs

LOVE DEVILED EGGS !!! Uummmm ! <'TK>< :)

[creeksmallie]

New job and Mother Nature have me behind on garden and yard work I will have to miss this gathering. Have fun be safe.

[blink]

Take Shelby as far as you can and you will run right into the shelter/lake.


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[Tennoutdrsman]

Still waiting on my son and father to get back from Turkey hunting..I couldn't go without bring Pops.Hopefully we will make it.

[jallen67]

Enjoyed today fellas. Wound up staying at the pond and caught about 40-50 bluegill. It was as much fun to hand out TMs and watch others catch them just as easily.


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[Alphahawk]

Was good to be at another gathering. Thanks to TK and Jeremy...and others also.....for putting it together. Thanks for some really good chow....baked beans were outstanding. Good conversation and good times.


Regards

[tkwalker]

I guess do to the first of the warming weekends and ball games and weddings and the usual get out side after a cold winter; That the gathering fell a little short of the signees ... so from this day forward I think our best time would be in the Fall and a different venue ...

We had some members to show up early and set up ...(Thanks Blink) ...Had some great food !! and some great info and stories ... Here are some pic's of Randy (Alphahawk) holding school with some great info ... Also Merv's Daughter displaying Her catch for the Day !!!

Again Great food and fellowship .... <'TK><

[agelesssone]

Thanks for puttin on the gathering. Wish I could have gotten there earlier, I always enjoy listening to the more experienced fishermen telling of their experiences.
If I could, I'd hang with that group EVERYDAY.

[MNfisher]

The little I was there was a blast. Glad to see old friends and meet new! People are busy these days!

Sorry you didn't like the Venue TK. I was just trying to save some people some money by getting a free spot. We brought in those tables and cleaned the shelter at work on Friday. I thought with the pond there it would be great, But oh well.


Mike

Keep livin' the Dream!

[tkwalker]

The little I was there was a blast. Glad to see old friends and meet new! People are busy these days!

Sorry you didn't like the Venue TK. I was just trying to save some people some money by getting a free spot. We brought in those tables and cleaned the shelter at work on Friday. I thought with the pond there it would be great, But oh well.


Mike

Keep livin' the Dream!

Mike, We thought that the shelter was as nice as any around and the location near the pond was great and really appreciate your efforts .. The reason for the Venue statement .. was because I had a number of members PM me and stated that that would really like to attend and some had signed up ... And was planning on arriving a little later in the afternoon do to other family commitments ... The logistics for scheduling seemed to be the rub being we were down town Nashville ... This was a learning curve ... We have never had a Spring Gathering before ... It is different than in the Fall ...

Now a Fall Gathering Maybe, when the kids are back in school and not so many weddings, vacations , etc. ... Shelby Park would be ideal .... <'TK>< :)

[MNfisher]

Gotcha, thanks. That makes sense.


Mike

Keep livin' the Dream!

[Alphahawk]

TK...you brought those baked beans...I think. Would it be possible to get the recipe for those....best I ever had.



Regards

[tkwalker]

TK...you brought those baked beans...I think. Would it be possible to get the recipe for those....best I ever had.



Regards

I'll talk to the Boss !! <'TK>< :)

[agelesssone]

I thought the park venue was great.

And Sophia got to play in the playground, then tell Daddy where to co to catch some fish (she really did say to go to the other end of the lake) so I was more than happy with it. Just sorry I wasn't able to get there sooner.

[tkwalker]

1 Large Green Pepper (chopped)
1 Large Onion (chopped)
1 LB. pound of Ground beef... We use Chuck do to the Heart..

Sauté .. Pepper, onion, and Ground beef... Drain fat after the sauté ..

3 cans of Pork and Beans (name brands ..Campbell's /Van Camp ..)
1/2 to 1 cup Light Brown sugar ...
1/2 to 1 cup Dark Karo Syrup ..
NOTE ... Start with 1/2 cup and work up for sweetness ... Personal taste !

1 to 1 1/2 cups of ketchup ... personal taste ...
Salt and pepper to taste ... Lawana is not a salt lover ... So she doesn't hardly use any ... I love the salt Gods !! ... But be careful Don't bounce the salt against the sweetness ... It seems the sweetness that makes the beans so goooooooood... !! .... Oh I left this out ... Mix together and heat 5 to 10 min's..<'TK>< :)

[blink]

Wish i had gotten to stay there longer, but i did get to meet some folks and put some faces to names.

[Alphahawk]

1 Large Green Pepper (chopped)
1 Large Onion (chopped)
1 LB. pound of Ground beef... We use Chuck do to the Heart..

Sauté .. Pepper, onion, and Ground beef... Drain fat after the sauté ..

3 cans of Pork and Beans (name brands ..Campbell's /Van Camp ..)
1/2 to 1 cup Light Brown sugar ...
1/2 to 1 cup Dark Karo Syrup ..
NOTE ... Start with 1/2 cup and work up for sweetness ... Personal taste !

1 to 1 1/2 cups of ketchup ... personal taste ...
Salt and pepper to taste ... Lawana is not a salt lover ... So she doesn't hardly use any ... I love the salt Gods !! ... But be careful Don't bounce the salt against the sweetness ... It seems the sweetness that makes the beans so goooooooood... !! ....Mix together and heat 5 to 10 min's <'TK>< :)

Thanks TK.

Regards

[Reel Tune]

The food and company was great. I know everyone has very busy lives, but I want to tank everyone who did come. The food was great, the baked beans were amazing. It was good meeting some newer members I hadn't met before, and it was great seeing friends. I want to thank everyone who come, everyone who brought stuff, and especially Jeff Smith of Trout Magnet for all his generous donations.

We had a lot of conflicts with this gathering. I would like to step back and see what we could do differently to make this better, it is something that will continue.

Something that has been mentioned is changing the date, changing the venue, if there are any other ideas I would like to hear them. Please speak out and let us know your thoughts. This can only be made better with everyone's input.

I will leave this stickied for a few more days then unsticky it.