Next Boat Rally - 10th Feb

[Horse]

I'm sorry that I still count the Fishing Party and the AFLP in the same category .
I however greatly appreciate the work done by Chris and Phill because without their efforts I reckon we would be looking at far more closures than have been proposed.

I am glad that the MBAA has contributed strongly. I'm looking foreward to having trouble finding a spot to moor

[Lucky_Phill]

These events ( past and future ) are being put in place by the very people that utilize the bay, know the bay and have the Kahunas to stand up and tell the Ivory Tower ferrets that they need to stay out matters that they do not understand.


The MBAA, TFP and AFLP all have their roles and play their cards as they see fit. As do all of us as individuals. Most of us have differing views , opinions and ideas, but the focus of all our concerns is the way in which our lives are affected by forces outside our control. That is Politics.


I want to make it absolutely clear that there are many people, ordinary Ausfishers and fishos alike, doing their bit behind the scenes to make this event a success. Just mentioning the green zone issue to friends and relatives, emailing mates, putting up a poster on the office notice board, making a donation, offering assistance on the day and many other ways is doing your bit and I thank you sincerely for your efforts so far.

How do we judge it being a success ? It is already a success……. People are talking, the general public are seeing and reading and hearing about this…. they are becoming informed. Just today while putting up Posters at a ramp, a member of the public ( no boat in tow, just down there on the water for lunch ) stopped me and asked what I was doing. I handed him a poster and had a very brief chat before he interrupted and said “ bloody green zones…. about bloody time, I’ll be there “.. and drove off.

Regardless of the numbers on the day , our message will be heard, our message will be seen. We are not catch and kill merchants as some tree-hugging websites and radical Green minions would have the public believe. We are more concerned about the bay than the Greens, we are more Green than the Greens and are an informed, intelligent and responsible group of Australians.


As for the EPA Vs DPI&F issue……. Jeez. What can I say.


I have had dealings with the EPA in the past and the Department as whole express’s the “ holier than thou “ attitude. This is being born out by what is unfolding before our very eyes in relation to the Proposed Green Zones in the Bay. Although all may not agree, I believe the DPI&F have undertaken a responsible approach to the Fishery over the last few years and the results of this management are bearing fruit today.

I’d like to see you all on Sunday… and hear you !!!!!!


Cheers Phill

[Chris Ryan]

Hey Horse - mate all is good. If you don't ask you never get an answer!!


OK all - this is SUPER MUCHO IMPORTANT INFORMATION. You must read this if you are attending the rally as it is the Terms and Conditions placed on the organiser of the Rally for us to have the permit to do so.

You must all be aware of what this refers to and what it means to you. More importantly you have to be aware of what this means for us as a group and the ramifications if we do not follow these rules.

The most important ramification is that I get in serious serious trouble and my wife and two young kids will never forgive you for taking their father the house away from them! I am putting my neck on the line here for this - remember that.

The second is we never get to do this again and thirdly we need to be seen as top class citizens and prove fishos are not redneck idiots like they think we are.


Another point to remember is you take all responsibility for your own attendance, your actions, your crew and your vessel. I will not accept any liability whatsoever and by your attendance you agree to this condition.

Please read the attached.

Chris

[Black_Rat]

Too add to this I believe there are restrictions (speed), near the new construction of the new Gateway Bridge. For us leaving from Pinkenba and Whyte Is.

[BrewGuru]

WooooHooooo!!! one more sleep!!!!

[4x4frog]

Guys and girls, one thousand appologies for my not being able to protest tomorrow. We promised our 13yo a day at Dreamworld for her birthday and this is the first fine weekend we have had since her birthday. Tomorrow is looking like being a good day so we are off to get burnt and go broke
I will be at the next rally for sure, whenever it is. Hope to catch up at the boaties market in March too.
Make some noise for me, all the best. 4x4frog. (Chris)

Poodroo thanks for setting up the seat register too, I feel lousy now at not being able to attend.
Cheers guys

[artesian]

there are a few relevant notices to mariners for this area of the river -you should check for yourself, but I did find a couple at this link re speed etc. They vary with size and draft, but some apply to all vessels
http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Home/Notic.../Ntm_brisbane/

[Poodroo]

Gee if you look at the "Reports-Estuary" section all the reports are from the Bay. It's obvious we ALL stand a lot to lose with the closures and with so many Ausfish members who use the bay to catch a feed I would be disappointed not to see all the regulars on the water in the Brisbane river tomorrow showing their support for the cause. LET'S STAND OUT AND DRAW SOME ATTENTION people!

Poodroo

[loophole]

good luck guys

get out there and be HEARD!

also my appoligies for not being able to be there as i ahve no way of transport and my parents are working.

[lippa]

i just got home from a 30th b'day party, with free piss! i'm half sober, so i can attend tomorrow!
lets see all people there, weather you own a trawler, a bait shop, a website involved in fishing. a local yob that throughs a line in. a fish monger, whatever. i'll see ya's tommorrow.


cheers

lippa

[artesian]

with a couple of exceptions on the Nthside,

[artesian]

on the Nthside, with a couple of exceptions , (thanks Gordon and others) the tackle shops, and the big marts and camping boating and fishing stores don't really seem to be getting 100% behind this...... or even 10%, or......

Although it is good to see some Sunfish stuff in the specialist tackle stores.

Bit of a bugger really. Wonder why?

Know where my $$ will be going in future.........

[4x4frog]

on the Nthside, with a couple of exceptions , (thanks Gordon and others) the tackle shops, and the big marts and camping boating and fishing stores don't really seem to be getting 100% behind this...... or even 10%, or......

Although it is good to see some Sunfish stuff in the specialist tackle stores.

Bit of a bugger really. Wonder why?

Know where my $$ will be going in future.........

It's dissapointing to see the big stores remiss to get behind the cause. I know there'd be red tape to cut through to get approval from their head offices but I am sure when they realize how much it will effect their trade they will take up the flag flying. Hope all the small tackle shops are represented in numbers.
Go get 'em folks