Get together picture thread

[Firedog]

I don't have any at the moment but I know they were taken so y'all post them up.

A huge thank you to Mike, Connie and the whole crew for hosting this bunch of misfits. I enjoy each of these more than the last and the food gets better every year. I almost got a bite or two of all of it, but when you snooze you lose from time to time.

To all of you who have never been: you are missing out.

 

[pattersonj11]

What kinda “strange” food made the cut this year?

 

[QuietButDeadly]

I did not take a picture at the GTG but I borrowed this one from our bear looking ride Saturday evening. The bear was walking towards us in the road and turned into the vegetation at about 50 yds. We pulled up and it was standing there looking at us at about 15'.

 

[Moose]

 

[Hawkeye]

A huge thanks to all of Mike and his crew for opening up their place again this year... Annette and I had a great time. It was great to see old friends and meet a couple of new folks.
Are are missing out on great food and fellowship if you don't show up..... I don't have pictures either but I can confirm there was I cookout...

 

[Zombie]

All I got...I was too busy talking and eating, lol. I'll see if Lizzy got any

 

[Moose]

It was really a private gathering

 

[UpATree]

Mike & Connie, wow, y'all opened your homes to us and were the most gracious hosts, as always. It was all really good but I found myself gluttonously making repeated trips to Connie's cornbread.

There was a lot of rain in Saturday night's forecast, which didn't materialize, and while I would have been OK in the tent, I appreciated that so many of you thought of me and offered me a spot on your couch or extra bunk.

I know it's poor form to single out one person when so many contributed, but @Firedog, you did a lot of cooking this year, you showed some real talent with that spatula, and even had Conner behind the griddle at least once. Of all the things you cooked, those omelets this morning and the squash on Saturday were especially memorable.

Many of you had some kind words regarding my wife and her challenges. I'm pleased to report that she did well with her family members this weekend. I don't get many weekends off these days, so being able to spend time with with all of you in such a unique and fun event means a lot.

 

[Triggermortis]

I was in Corolla for the entire week, came back yesterday, and wondered if any one I saw on the road on 64 were NCHF guys -

Glad yall had a good time.

 

[QuietButDeadly]

This one has not been posted on here yet. Another limit of yellow fin, one big eye, two black fin and a couple bonito. 645 lbs with one citation yellow fin @75 lbs.

 

[ibgreen]

A few more.

 

[NCST8GUY]

I have never, been on a fishing trip like this one! All Yellowfins, and over 800 pounds caught. Sharks were bad at first, captain adjusted and no issues after that. At one point we had 8, ATE out of ten lines hit by yellowfins! Poor Eric Revo looked so relieved when the mate gaffed his tuna and threw it onto the deck. But the look on his face when the mate handed him another rod and said "good job, now reel this tuna in" was priceless



Twas cool watching a father help and teach his son on his first ever yellowfin tuna, which by the way was a citation @ 79@'S!!! Great Job Owen!!!



I've never seen the gulf stream so calm before! Wasted $10 on motion sickness meds but not complaining!

I pulled an Irish Exit like a Ninja and hit the sack! Not to be rude, but because I knew I'd need a LOT of sleep for the following day's events!

Basically, the goal is to NOT eat 10% of your body weight. I believe I failed......again.

Behold.

Perhaps my favorite food this year were these beam hams! Though the mystery meat was a CLOSE second!!!!



Tuna Burgers were AWESOME as always!

 

[NCST8GUY]

Then there was IBgreen's Brisket which I think he started preparing in early June?!?!?! OMG SO GOOD!!!!



Zombie and Lizzy showed up with flat out AWESOME trout they caught and shared! I think he could easily talk me into the same trip after eating those and hearing about the fishing!!



The Peanut Butter Pie seemed enjoyed by all, especially my FAVORITE person at the whole get together (My PM box is about to BLOW UP! lol)

 

[Soilman]

Hate I missed it this year. Looks like everyone had a good time, as usual! Hopefully, I can be there next year.

 

[NCST8GUY]

Tons of other entertainment as well. Some of the stories/debates I heard/relived/took part in were rather enthralling.

I missed some of the other members who usually come, and was thrilled to spend time with others I did not expect to see.

Perhaps the most profound thing I noticed was the growth in both physical as well as intellectual maturity which has occurred in recent times regarding young members who've frequented this get together for several years. The same young folks who used to answer "yeah" or "uh huh" now say "Yes sir, yes mam" and even "Excuse my MS. Connie, but you're in my way of washing the dishes.".

Watching these young folks grow up, set up, clean up, cook, and then break down was very gratifying to both myself and my MRS. We spoke about it a lot on the ride home.

Without Carson and Conner, we might have gone hungry and had no clean cooking utensils.

You'll notice, for the first time I can fathom, no pictures of QBD manning the griddle. This was by design, and worked out flawlessly!

Golden Corral can't even compete with this buffet!

 

[NCST8GUY]

I can't fathom what Conman's family goes through to prepare for this. But I and all of the others are grateful that they do!

Best fishing, great weather, no yellow flies, great stories and incredible eats!

I hope it happens again next year!!!

 

[Firedog]

The part I am having the most trouble believing is that St8 is the only one who appears to have taken many pictures all weekend.