Attendies of the toledo bend gathering please read

To all those coming we wanted to mention that a couple people had to cancel. However the show goes on. We have a number of guests coming from 1000 miles or more. They will not be bringing boats and we want to get them some fishing time. If you have a seat to spare respond to this thread. We only need a couple as I have room for 2 myself. We want them to experience our beautiful lake from a boat and we want to make sure everyone who wants to fish gets in some hours. The event will happen even if the weather is bad and the fish don't cooperate. I for one look forward to the fellowship, as it was great meeting everyone last time and I have made some lasting friends. I'm also asking those coming to bring a pack of fish for the fry if you can.(just in case) I have a few to spare and our main host Tracker123 has some as well. Based on the food list so far, we will eat like kings. There will be a few door prizes this year and anyone wanting to bring something to donate, we will add it to the drawing. Remember, this is not a tournament, but a meet and greet, with a little fishing involved. Looking forward to seeing everyone and will be glad to meet some of our c.c leaders as well. But you will see, they are just a bunch of gubers like us all.(esp. G) Getting excited!!

I resemble that lol. Really looking forward to it....cant wait to get there

Making progress, one seat opened up already.

Still plan on being there. Cabin #3. Was also wondering if the cabins are equipped with refrigerators and stoves. Anyone know? Do I need to bring my own
skillet, pots and pans? Got plenty of paper plates, etc. I may want to scramble an egg on the stove if available. Is there a restaurant at San Miguel?

Yes, they are full size, along with an oven, coffee pot, and microwave. Basic cooking pots, pans, etc. as well. You are on the hill when you first drive into the cabin area. The crappie.com sign will be right in front of your cabin. Standing on your porch, if you look to your right - the first cabin will have G etc., and the second cabin will have Shadow (Dwayne). Also, the lodge (which will have a sign pointing to it driving toward the boat ramp past the RV area) is large with everything there as well. It will be open all day Friday and Saturday. Let us know if you need anything or any questions. Thanks.

Thanks for the rapid reply. Good info to have. Now I know how to prepare.

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Is there a restaurant at San Miguel?

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Toledo Town, which is the four way stop sign on Hwy 6 has the Toledo Town Bait and Tackle (large Exxon gas station). Some serious breakfast there, and they stay busy. I always get a sausage, egg, and cheese croissant or biscuit there on my way out. Next door is El Giro Mexican restraint in which I tear up their chili rellenos. Others are around, Danny is checking them out and will let us know

You also have a shell station near you, couple miles, that cooks breakfast and killer burgers and home fries. I would bring a couple favorite pots and egg pan anyway. Zwolle has a Dairy Queen and super market. About 5 miles. There is a new steakhouse on the Texas side of Pendleton Bridge and a nice home style restaurant at the foot of the La. side of the bridge. Most of us will meet for dinner Thursday at El Giro's Mexican at the 4 way stop in Toledo town. This is not a big community, so don't expect too high. Also, for anyone who may need the campground is about 15 miles from a super walmart in Many, La.

Now, I feel informed as to my surroundings. Thanks for this info. Got to have some aigs for breakfast for sure.

There is a nice Market Basket supermarket in Toledo Town..just west of the Exxon station mentioned previously. I second the vote on the hamburgers at Maria's shell station..really good. Also, j&j's on 1215 has non-ethanol gasoline if you guys are concerned about ethanol content..
The Mexican restaurant is really good..I normally get the fajitas item 8 or9, can't remember, but the serving is huge and takes care of two meals for me, lol.
Hopefully my boat will be ready..got a 22 foot blazer bay so I can carry another person in addition to the two of us who are planning to join y'all..if not we'll be using his party barge which can handle some more fishermen as well.
Btw..do we need to send some sort of registration fees? And how does some t-boys boudin sound?

I'm glad you're going to make the gathering and thanks for the extra seats. No registration fees, but we have a big fish contest Friday and Saturday that Shadow is putting together. Post in the thread he has if you guys want to be part of it. T-boys boudin sounds good, if you're going to bring some for sure let us know so we can put you on the food list. I didn't know about the ethanol free station on 1215, thanks.

Slab only eats frozen dinners..............:Rofl

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Originally Posted by Speckanator

Slab only eats frozen dinners..............:Rofl

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he'll just need more bathroom time in the am.......:dono

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Originally Posted by Speckanator

Slab only eats frozen dinners..............:Rofl

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so do most of us.....that's why we have these gatherings....to get some home cooking........

Ok, here is my plan as of now. I plan on going up there next thursday night, hopefully early enough to go eat with a few of you. My wife, son and daughter will be driving up to meet me Friday afternoon. I will be fishing by myself on Friday so if someone needs a seat and doesn't mind fishing in a leaky boat FRIDAY, I will have ONE seat available. Now Saturday and Sunday I will have at least my daughter and possibly my son fishing with me so I can't help you there. But Friday is good if you need a seat.

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Originally Posted by southstadiumtiger

Also, j&j's on 1215 has non-ethanol gasoline if you guys are concerned about ethanol content.. And how does some t-boys boudin sound?

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Never had their boudin but they do make the best seasoning that I have found in the stores!

Dwayne, I think I'd like to share a leaky boat with you on Friday. I'm sending you a PM.
"gene"

Come on pawpaw! Now you and ole sneaky Pete will have something in common, yall can both bash my bateau! lol

Be there sometime Thursday late afternoon

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Be there sometime Thursday late afternoon

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Sounds great! I plan on being up there around the same time myself!

Dwayne the only thing ol' Pete and I have in common is OLD. :Rofl
"gene"

Paw-Paw, How did the Leaky boat work out with the lake froze over work out?

I heard the boat leaked less because it had ice on it.:Rofl

Vet as always you have the answer to the problem. No leaks in a boat filled with snow and ice. Look out when it all thaws out.
"gene"

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I heard the boat leaked less because it had ice on it.:Rofl

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There is alot of truth in that statement!!!