Wa.Lks Derby - ANNUAL PICNIC!

[The HAWG HUNTER]

Haven't read any thing on this years derby. Is there going to be one?

edit: changed the spelling of 'durby' to 'derby'. lol

[rjn cajun]

I was thinking about this earlier in the week. Missed last years due to vacation.

[MotoBoat]

Haven't read any thing on this years derby. Is there going to be one?

edit: changed the spelling of 'durby' to 'derby'. lol

I'm not aware of the annual tournaments WaLakes has during the year. But one just recently ended involving fish-n-fool-lures. Is that what your referring too?

[rjn cajun]

Haven't read any thing on this years derby. Is there going to be one?

edit: changed the spelling of 'durby' to 'derby'. lol

I'm not aware of the annual tournaments WaLakes has during the year. But one just recently ended involving fish-n-fool-lures. Is that what your referring too?

No Moto WALAKES has an annual picnic and fishing derby that Mike puts on. Last year was at Lake Tapps with hot dogs drinks and cool prizes.

[The HAWG HUNTER]

Haven't read any thing on this years derby. Is there going to be one?

edit: changed the spelling of 'durby' to 'derby'. lol

Thanks.. for the spelling fix. Spent more time fishing than school.lol

[Mike Carey]

No derby this year, it gets too time consuming for my work load. As to the picnic, to be honest I haven't really felt like organizing it due to a whole lot of personal stuff going on, so we may not have one this year, unless someone wants to step forward and get the ball rolling.

[Fish_Bait111397]

Well thats a real bummer, I was looking forward to meeting some new WAlakers this year, oh well. Theres always the next one !
Hope everything works out for ya Mike !

[tnj8222]

I can cater the picnic with jersey mikes! We will donate about 50 - 100 people worth of food! Who else can bring stuff? Drinks chips? I can bring plates and napkins aswell. Lets set a date!

['OL GREY DOG]

mighty dang nice of ya TNJ

[Rich McVey]

I can cater the picnic with jersey mikes! We will donate about 50 - 100 people worth of food! Who else can bring stuff? Drinks chips? I can bring plates and napkins aswell. Lets set a date!

Whoa... Pretty cool! If we can come up with a date that I can attend, Im sure I can pitch in also.

Im Available... (Saturdays listed but Im open for the Sunday on the same weekend)

July 9, 16 or 30
Aug 6 or 27

Not much else open at this point on my calalnder.

[rjn cajun]

Tnj Jersey Mikes would be great. Lets set a date I can help with something also. I think early August would be good and give enough time to plane and organize it. By then the weather might be cooperating. Then again what do I know.

[Fish_Bait111397]

Id pitch in as well, as long as im here.
I wont be in washington between july 2nd-august 1st.

[Mike Carey]

OK, what a generous offer from tnj8222!

The 2011 WashingtonLakes.com Picnic is officially a GO!

When: July 30th (Saturday)

Where: Lake Meridian park.

What: Our annual picnic and fishing fun-fest! Fun Fish in the morning (no derby) and lunch at 11:30am. We'll have lot's of free WL.com items plus free raffles for lot's of nice sponsor gifts.

As in previous years, this is a POTLUCK. Jersey Mikes will provide the sub sandwiches. Members please bring either chips, side dishes (like salads, pasta, beans, etc), and deserts. WL.com will bring plates, plastic wear, and glasses, as well as beverages for all. If we can have a few coolers full of ice that is always helpful. Bring your own chairs, tables, blankets. It's a nice green park but I'm not sure how many picnic tables there are.

Lake Meridian is 2 miles east of Kent. It has bass, perch, bullhead, and trout. There is a nice fishing pier for the shore anglers and a WDFW boat launch, and a city launch.

I know the pinks are going to be running end of July into August, but I hope members will take advantage of the generosity of Jersey Mike's and join in the FUN and FISHING FELLOWSHIP!

Please starts posting your RSVPs so we can get an idea on the number that will attend.

Guest Count

Mike Carey and spouse, 1-2 kids
rjn cajun - 1
Matt - 1 (maybe)
Amx - 1
rseas - 2 adults and two kids
tnj8222 - 2 adults and 1 kid
russmcdonald - 2 adults
Lock3056 - 2 adults and 2 kids
abdullah - +2?
Steelhead597 - +1?
Ocktane - ? +1?
The Quadfather - 1
BassinBomber - +1 adult, +4 kids
The Hawg Hunter - 1
xxtinynickxx - 2 adults, 1 child
admtjr - 1
GaryT - 2 adults
Fish_Bait11397 - 1
PAYohann - 2
guitarfisher - 2
Kevin S - 1

[rjn cajun]

Count me in for 1 for sure. Thanks tnj.

[Matt]

Hmm, I am best man in a wedding on the 31st of July, lol... but I MIGHT be able to make it to the potluck on the 30th. Put me down as a maybe.

[Amx]

I can make it.

[rseas]

Going to try and make it, 2 adults and two kids. Will bring some form of appetizers and small paper plates. Does Lake Meridian Park allow the consumption of alcohol? What about day moorage or trailer parking?

[Rich McVey]

http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/content.aspx?id=10596

Amenities include: boat launch*, restrooms/changing area/showers, concession stand, drinking fountain, fishing, parking, picnic shelter with water/electrical outlets, grills, play equipment, public art, swimming, lighted walk/jog trails.

* = Please note there is a $5.00 boat launching fee. Tickets must be purchased before boats enter the water and placed on your car's dash board.

Standard park rules

The City of Kent welcomes you to the various Parks throughout the City and hopes that you enjoy your visit. The City asks that Park patrons observe the following rules pursuant to Kent City Code:
•Dogs and/or domestic animals must be kept on a leash.
•Leash shall be no greater than 8 feet.
•Cutting, picking or destruction of plant life or property is prohibited.
•Removal of any City property is prohibited.
•Parking in designated areas only. No parking after closing time.
•Unauthorized possession of firearms or weapons is prohibited.
•Household and/or commercial garbage dumping prohibited.
•Horseback riding prohibited except in designated areas.
•Keep all vehicles on roadways.
•All fireworks are prohibited.
•Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Sorry, rseas. A crisp one would be nice tho!
•Golfing is prohibited.

Parks are open from dawn to dusk unless otherwise posted or authorized by the City of Kent.

[tnj8222]

I will be bringing my fiance, my son and lots of food lol.

[coretron22]

Damn! That's the same day as Soundgarden. Would love to meet some more WAlakers, but Soundgarden wins easily.