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Title:Fishing Notes- Archived
Notice:See note 555.1 for a keyword directory of this conference
Moderator:DONMAC::MACINTYRE
Created:Fri Feb 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Sep 20 1991
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1660
Total number of notes:20970

1439.0. "NH Night Tourny 7/20" by RANGER::MACINTYRE (Terminal Angler) Tue Jun 19 1990 12:41


	What: 		2 Man Team Night Fishing Tournament
	Where:		Lake Pawtuckaway, Raymond NH
	When:		Friday, July, 20th, 6:30pm - 12:30pm

	Entry fee:	$20 per team	Payoff: 50/30/20

	Optional
	Hawg Pool:	$5 per team	Payoff:	50/50	(lm/sm)

	Bag Limit: 	Each team may wieigh in 10 fish
	Length Limit:	All bass must measure at least 12 inches

	Dead Fish:	We support Catch and Release. There will be a
			0.25lb penalty deducted from the weight of any
			fish that is not released in good condition.
	
	Standard notesfile rules apply:

	HAVE FUN!, no live bait, only one line in the water at a time 
	per person, no trolling, allow 50yds minimum distance between boats, 
	one team member must be a DEC employee (or contractor), there will 
	not be a penalty for trying to weigh in short fish - all questionable
	fish will be measured, HAVE FUN!

        Directions will be posted in a following reply.
	
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1439.1is the time ok?RANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerTue Jun 19 1990 13:4412
    Don Mac & partner
    Martial Vachon and partner
    Jack Hagerty and partner
    Keith Dilsworth and partner	
    
    The time posted in .0 was not mentioned in the other note, if anyone
    feels strongly that the time should be changed, feel free to voice your
    opinion.
    
    Hope to see lots of folks there!
    
    donmac
1439.2ABACUS::TOMASJoeTue Jun 19 1990 14:2418
Ok, count me in.  I'll find a way to get coverage for the afternoon at 
DECworld.  Partner TBD.

BTW...I'd suggest the lunker pool be just for largemouths.  The smallie 
population at Pawtuckaway is too small to be considered.  If you want to 
give more folks a chance at winning some money, make the lunker pool a 60/40 
split for the 2 biggest bass.

Considering how many bass died last year during our Pawtuckaway tourney, I 
guess I can't blame you for imposing a 1/4 pound penalty for dead fish.  
Even those with aerated livewells lost fish due to the excessive heat.  I 
would strongly suggest bringing lots of ice or ice packs to help cool the 
water in the livewell.

Also, be arare that the water cops and F&G frequently patrol this lake, so 
make sure you're legal.

-HSJ-
1439.3THE LEGEND IS BACK!!!!!!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesTue Jun 19 1990 15:0451
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        L         E         G        E         N N   N    D     D
        L         EEEE      G        EEEE      N  N  N    D     D
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                           B   A   C   K  !






    Count me in on this one BOYS!  I not only plan on showing up....I plan
on showing all you folks that the LEGEND is BACK!!!  

  NEW..IMPROVED  (if that is possible) and more DEADLY with the rod and reel!

    For those of you who have only dreamed of this opportunity....your dream
just came true.  

    The LEGEND of the LAKES is looking for a partner!  

    NOW, NOW.....don't jam the terminal and phone lines all at once!  There
are certian criterias you must meet.  The LEGEND doesn't fish with just anyone.
 
    First of all...you have to have a REAL BASS BOAT!  You have to be able to
work at least 5 lures in an EXPERT manor.  And last but not least....you must
respect the LEGEND!

    So...with these guidelines in mind.....Send me a note on-line or off.
I can understand some of you not wanting everyone else knowing that you 
were the CHOSEN one!

    If....by some remote chance, there are no entries or there isn't anyone
in the file who fits all three guidelines (the last one is going to be a bitch!)
    I will wax and make ready.....THE LEGEND MOBILE!


						I'mmmmm BACK!!!!!!!
							

						The Legend of the Lakes
1439.5Hawg pool or Wimp pool???CGVAX2::VACHONTue Jun 19 1990 15:3711
     I could never understand this in the DEC tourneys that we have, I
    always thought that the HAWG POOL was suppose to be for the biggest bass
    caught! So why do we want to split it up 60/40 or 1/2 for smallie and
    1/2 for largemouth? At least if you catch one decent fish you can
    hope for the lunker pool!
    
     But that's my feeling about it and I will go along with what everyone
    decides (except for the Legend his opinion doesn't count!)
    
    Ba$$-O-Matic
     
1439.6ONE LUMP SUM FOR HAWG!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesTue Jun 19 1990 16:107
    .5
    
     I second that motion!  If I catch a 9 LB. largemouth do you really
    think I'm going to be happy to split the pool with Dilsworth and his
    1.9 smallmouth?????????????
    
    Legend
1439.7ABACUS::TOMASJoeTue Jun 19 1990 16:1115
re: .3 and .4





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           O      O    H      H         N N     N    O      O     !!!
           O      O    H      H         N  N    N    O      O     !!!
           O      O    HHHHHHHH         N   N   N    O      O     !!!
           O      O    H      H         N    N  N    O      O     !!!
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            OOOOOO     H      H         N       N     OOOOOO      !!!


1439.10lunker pool remains 50/50RANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerTue Jun 19 1990 17:0728
    Oh-oh, I should have checked the lunar calender first, 7/20 must 
    be a full moon - all the ghosts of notes past are coming out of 
    the woodwork... 8^)

    As far as the split lunker pool goes, as Joe mentioned, the idea is 
    to spread the money around and the two species makes it a little 
    interesting.  There are not many smallmouth in Pawtuckaway.  As a 
    matter of fact I'm not sure if one has ever been weighed in during 
    any tournaments that I have been involved with there.  In the case 
    that there are not any smallmouth weighed in, it will be a single 
    lunker pool.  If someone does catch a 12" smallie, it may be worth 
    a few bucks.  Again, it's optional, and I'd rather not start 
    playing follow the bouncing rules! 8^) Enough of that - 

    Here are the teams so far:

    Don Mac & partner
    bass-o-matic Vachon and partner
    Lavender Jack Hagerty and partner
    Spinnerbait Dilsworth and partner	
    Holeshot Joe and partner
    The Legend of the Lakes and partner
    Don Pardo and partner    
    
    Hope to see lots of folks there!
    
    donmac

1439.11Definite MaybeWJOUSM::BOURGAULTWed Jun 20 1990 09:514
    Don, sign me up! I don't know who I'll have for a partner yet Mel is 
    on vacation and the Easter Bunny is on jury duty so I have to talk to 
    him Saturday. Oh yea I still have to get one little detail taken care
    of I have to convince the wife!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1439.13taking our names in vane....RANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerWed Jun 20 1990 11:389
>>           I am waiting for an answer here LEGEND !!!!!!!!! My phone has is 
>>    ringing off the hooks with the likes of TOMAS, DON MAC, RANGER BOB and
>>    other un-known rookies who are dying to partner up with PARDO..... By

	Try to stay awake, Mr. Don Pardo.  You have obviously been fading 
	off into dream land once again, fantasizing about fishing with the 
	likes of those mentioned above.  

	donmac 
1439.14Let the fun begin...ABACUS::TOMASJoeWed Jun 20 1990 11:5715
You're absolutely right, Don!  How Don Pardo could even conceive that 
professionals like yourself and me would even consider teaming up with him 
is beyond me.  We've got more self-respect than that!  He and the legend are 
in a clASS by themselves!!  (I had to stick the "cl" in there to keep it 
clean.)

It will be an interesting experience, to say the least!  I'm sure thay we'll 
have a much larger turnout for this tourney.  The more, the merrier!  
Besides, I have always enjoyed hearing the roar of a CROWD laughing AT the 
legend (note lowercase....he get's NO respect from me!).

And Don Pardo...heh heh...I seriously doubt that SUPERMOUTH would ever 
really dare to show his face at Patuckaway.  Time will tell.

-HSJ-
1439.155TH PLACE - JOE THE PRO!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesWed Jun 20 1990 12:5520
    YEAH....Your a real PRO Joe!  I believe you were right BELOW the LEGEND
    and BASS-O-MATIC in the stats at the last outing!!!  
    
    Bring a CRYING towel to the next one.  Pardo and I are the TEAM to beat
    at this little outing!  Mind you...Pardo is NO slouch...HE has fished
    in places as far as ALASKA.  He not only works his mouth well....but
    is AWESOME with the rod as well.  
    
    I'm warning all you ROOKIES here and now....if you are sensitive to
    abuse ....STAY HOME nad play MONOPLY or something!  
    
    Looking forward to this one.....Pardo ...see what you can come up with
    for lighting....I want to FILM THIS BABY!!!
    
    Light the whole DAM lake up if you have too!!
    
    
    							LEGEND + PARDO
    
                                                        the dream team!
1439.18TRACTR::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesThu Jun 21 1990 09:504
    Will I need lights on the LEGENDMOBILE if I have a troll motor?
    
    
    						John
1439.19of courseRANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerThu Jun 21 1990 11:081
    Yes, otherwise someone may run you over!  donmac  
1439.2111SRUS::LUCIAAnxiously awaiting the choppers...Thu Jun 21 1990 13:183
re:.19

No great loss..
1439.23Land Down UnderSEMIU5::MATTSONThu Jun 21 1990 14:317
Man you guys are something else.  You've got more pre fight HYPE than an Ali 
vrs. Frazier Fight.  If you guys fish half as well as you boast, 40 lbs should
be a minimum at weigh in.  Keep up the good work, reading this tournament note 
when things are busy keeps me smiling.  Remember what ALI told everyone " It 
Ain't Bragging if you can BACK IT UP". 

						Gary
1439.24DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE..AND YOUR MONEY!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesThu Jun 21 1990 16:0317
    .23....BINGO GARY!!!!!
    
    If your smart...run to the bank..get a second mortage on the house.
    
    Place it all on the LEGEND....I'll double it for you on the 20th.
    
    My father told me many years ago, Don't work your mouth unless you
    
    can back it up!  When it come to Lucia...I already have.  I came in
    
    first PLACE when you consider where he and HOLEshot came in at the last
    
    one.  They actually had the nerve to bring a three and half inch fish
    
    to the weigh in. It was Lucia's biggest BASS to date!
    
    Legend 
1439.2511SRUS::LUCIAAnxiously awaiting the choppers...Thu Jun 21 1990 18:146
Hey Legend, How do you know when the bath houses are open?  As for the moon,
well, I just couldn't resist.  You will notice however, that I keep my trap shut
prior to all the tournaments... It makes me look like less of a fool if I don't
place in the money.

"Lucia"
1439.26BCVAXD::WATERSFri Jun 22 1990 15:1814
    "LESS OF A FOOL?"
    
    I've got news for ya...LOSER!!  It's not working...you still look
    like a fool at the weigh in.
         
    Has there been anyone out there STUPID enough to take you on as
    a partner?  After that great TEAM EFFORT you and PA-PA SMURF(holeshot)
    displayed, it's a wonder you were even invited to the next one.
    
    Take my advice...Don't talk and no one will know your STUPID!
    
    
    								Legend 
    
1439.27To the rescue...LEVERS::SWEETMon Jun 25 1990 13:1513
    On Tim's behalf I have some info to share that will hopefully
    put the legend back in read only mode.
    
    I saw Tim catch more fish (cod, mackeral and pollock) in 4 hours
    than I am sure the legend has caught in the last 4 years.
    
    Further Tim filleted the bulk of the 150 fish we kept while the
    boat was cruising 20 knots in a 2 foot chop.
    
    You know the old saying: Cash talks.....
    
    Bruce
    
1439.28This note should survive a little longer!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesMon Jun 25 1990 16:3826
     
      Well....I did it again!  I got my hand slapped by Don Mac.
    
      Let me put it another way.
    
      Mr. SWEET...you obviously have no idea who you are dealing with.
      In the future, when discussing the LEGEND...try to make it a 
      habit to capitalize my name.
    
      And I'm happy you were impressed with Tim's ability to fillet fish
      at 20 knots...you are obviously, easily excited.  
    
      If you want to really LOSE IT..show up on the 20th...and wait for
      the Legend to bring his catch to the scale.  Hey, if your a good
      boy, maybe I'll even give my fish to Tim....and he can fillet them
      in the LEGENDMOBILE while I have my 14lb thrust trollmotor at full
      bore!
    
      That will probably do you in for the night.
    
      Wake up, fool!  NO ONE...BUT NO ONE CAN CATCH FISH LIKE THE LEGEND!!
    
    
    						LEGEND
    
    What did you catch?  Or are you just TIM's Personal CHEERLEADER? 
1439.30Saturday AM Wrestling??SKIVT::WENERTue Jun 26 1990 07:548
    
    	Geez, you guys really get into it....  The last time I heard stuff
    like this was on Saturday Morning Wrestling  :') .  I think it was 
    something like the Hulk and Andre' the Giant...  have fun!
    BTW, you guys need managers to do the PR stuff!!!
    
    - Rob
    
1439.32anyone need an anchor??CGVAX2::VACHONTue Jun 26 1990 10:488
     Hey Don I can't wait to see how you are going to fish this tourny
    since you don't even have a boat!! That's right folks this guy will
    be fishing from shore saying "man I wish I had a boat like DonMac or
    HSJ or even Bass-O-Matic"  At least there will be someone there to 
    catch our ropes when we come in for the weigh in.
    
    Bass-O-Matic
    
1439.34XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesTue Jun 26 1990 12:465
    .33.........WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    Easy pal!!!  Take it easy Bud, we'll have our day on the 20th.
    
    Legend
1439.35Attention all shoppersRANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerTue Jun 26 1990 13:1528
    moderator hat on...
    
    re.33
    
    I contemplated asking Mr. Spadafore to lighten up that last reply, but 
    although it is rather aggressive, I do not consider it offensive.  And 
    I know Mr. Vachon knows Mr. Spadafore (and Mr. Waters) personally and 
    knows that this is all in jest.  
    
    And before anyone takes offense at any of this 'bustin' let me assure
    you that this is all purely in jest.  
    
    Most of us get a kick out of these pretournament rantings from the
    likes of this dynamic duo.  I do try and make sure that the rantings
    stay semi clean and no too offensive (the legend has had one sent 
    back to him already - it was quite humerous I assure you, but it just
    didn't cut it in a public forum).
    
    Anyway, if anyone does take something seriously in here and gets upset,
    rather than lashing out here in the file, please send me mail and I
    will handle the matter offline - and remove any notes if necessary.
    
    All in fun, donmac (mr moderator)
    
    moderator hat off
    
    ps: if you think some of this stuff is bad, you should read some of the
    mail that goes back and forth 8^)
1439.36Don't apologize on my part!SKIVT::WENERTue Jun 26 1990 14:285
    
    	Don't take offense from my note, keep the fun rolling.....
    I like how you guys get "geared up" for a major event.  Now Back
    to business at hand ( I live too far away to be involved in
    the tourney, shucks!)  
1439.37XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesTue Jun 26 1990 14:5713
    Thank you, DON!  I was a little upset with the last go around with 
    Don Pardo and Bass-o-matic.  Martial is WAY OUT of his league, and
    I fear he may hurt himself....messing with Don Pardo.
    
    Have I told you how pleased I am with your MODERATING skills?!
    
    You are surely ...someone special.  
    
    Boy, I would love to post your last message to Don Pardo in this file.
    
    Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?
    
    Legend
1439.39Battlestar IIWJOUSM::BOURGAULTTue Jun 26 1990 16:072
    Don, I'm going to go out on a limb again and team up with John " The
    Bomber" Dept of Safety" Easter Bunny. 
1439.42BOZO!!SCARGO::VACHONTue Jun 26 1990 17:0411
     Well I just spoke with the Legend and we are going to be the winning
    team at this fine tournament so I guess Spud-DAAA-fore and his cousin
    (rumors are that he is also Don's father!!) are going in his cousin's
    boat since Don can't get anyone else to go with him.
    
     Hey Don Mac I know the Legend but I have never met this clown before and
    I'm taking all this in a fun since you can't take a clown seriously, 
    epsecially this BOZO!
    
    Bass-O-Matic
    
1439.44DEMING::TADRYTue Jun 26 1990 17:371
    I'm glad I don't live in N.H.
1439.45:Egenmds backCGVAX2::HAGERTYJack Hagerty KI1XTue Jun 26 1990 20:1711
    Hey - I'd glad I'm here. This is gonna be the best night tourney either
    MA or NH has seen. Talk about lines. Hey Bandit. You do play by play. 
    Want to do this one? 
    Oh -- Joe T -- sign up Rick (Runway) King as my partner. He promises to
    be on the ground by then. (Body anyway)
    Now -- its GReat the have the  L E G E N D  back. It has not been this
    much commotion since he left. Look at the activity in this note.
    Maybe we should not let the   L E G E N D  fish, but say, just go
    around to each boat fishing in the tourney and   'QC'  their styles? 
    That would be a great idea. That way we could all get the hear the  
    L E G E N D 's words of knowledge.
1439.46~~~~Where be the W O R M ?MCIS5::WIERSUMThe Back Deck WizardWed Jun 27 1990 10:009
    
    Where is the ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~W O R M  When you need him?
    
    Hey BIG MAC, can you send this file to the~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~W O R M ?
    
    We certainly need his input NOW.
    
    TBDW
    
1439.47I USED THE WORM FOR BAIT!!!!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesWed Jun 27 1990 10:1522
    
      Rumor has it the WORM~ crawled back under that rock he crawled out
    from under a few years ago.  
    
      He was a waste of time.  He did nothing but take up space in the
    file.  He is no match for the NEW and IMPROVED LEGEND.
    
      Especially with DON PARDO riding SHOTGUN!
    
      Don't get to close to this one if you can't take the heat...you may
    just get TORCHED!
    
    						Legend
    
    Oh, one other thing.  I made the BIG mistake of visiting with DON PARDO
    last night.  I brought the video of the last Tourney with me.  He knows
    what you all look like now....HOLD ON BOYS....the Silence is worrying
    me.  Whatever he has to say...is not a direct reflection of what I
    think of all of you.....REALLY!
    
    Oh, for those of you who actually believe that last sentence...I'd like
    to talk to you about buying some nice land!!!!!
1439.48the SLUGRANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerWed Jun 27 1990 10:464
    I haven't heard from the Worm in awhile, but I've been keeping him up
    to date with the notes... 
    
    donmac
1439.51WAHOO::LEVESQUECrispy CritterWed Jun 27 1990 12:286
    No wonder the legend is flappin' his gills so- he's got Bass-o-matic to
    save his butt at the weigh-in. Ask him how many keepers HE caught at
    the weigh-in (and you'd better wear a hearing aid, I don't suppose
    he'll be shouting it... :-) :-)
    
     The Doctah
1439.53WHO ARE YOU...WHAT ARE YOU? WHY?XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesWed Jun 27 1990 15:1138
   Okay...okay....I'm going to try to talk to this Levesque person in a nice
   SWEET voice.

   WAHOO::LEVESQUE   .....TRANSLATED = LEVESQUE WHO????????!!!

   I can't EMPHASIZE enough...LEGEND is spelled as such.

   I don't speak softly no matter what I'm saying.  Yes, your right!  Martial
   did carry us through the last tourney.  The LEGEND only caught one fish.

   Now I know Martial has been FLAPPING his jaws a little bit.  I'm happy to
   say he has since come to his senses!

   When Martial gets out of line again, ask him who took him fishing and got
   him back into the sport of TROPHY FISHING!  

   Oh, I can still remember the night...I punched him in the head so hard....
   YEAH, He asked me what a SPINNERBAIT was!  I LOST IT!!  After that the night
   went quite well....he never asked another question...!

   On the 20th Martial and I will be the team to beat.  My Friend and BROTHER
   Don Pardo and myself have decided to fish seperately...only to give you 
   poor slobs (LEVESQUE + SWEET) a fighting chance.

   Now...Please don't push me any further.  I don't know who you are MRS/MR 
   Levesque....but I'm sure you will make yourself known to me on the 20th.

   You will be there? RIGHT?  I am looking forward to all you rookies graveling
   at my feet at midnight.  

   You'll be begging me ...."OH, PLEASE LEGEND....LET ME HOLD YOUR NINE POUNDER"

   If you can SHUT YOUR HOLE until the 20th...maybe I'll let you hold it...and
   if your real good...I'll even let you hold whatever fish I catch too!


							Legend
1439.55KEEP IT CLEAN!RANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerWed Jun 27 1990 15:588
    Ok boys, I had to delete another note and the mail from concerned
    noters about the language has started (again).  
    
    Let's step the language down a bit, NOW, before it gets any worse.  
    
    Bustin' one another is ok, but KEEP IT CLEAN!
    
    donmac
1439.57YOU MUST HAVE STAYED AWAKE ALL NIGHT!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesWed Jun 27 1990 16:3031
    Nice work BOURGAULT!  I am really impressed.  You must have had help 
with those big words.  
    Please, LEGEND...please.  It's not asking much....kind of like your father
saying to your mom..."Please, give me a son"  oh well...we all have our dis-
appointments in life....YOUR PARENTS HAVE HAD THERE SHARE!!!

    My brother, The BLADE...here is someone you don't want to upset.  Talk
about have a few eggs short of a full basket.  He just had back surgery again.
    Your right, you shouldn't turn your back to him...he's in the market for
a new back bone....you need not worry yourself though...your DON'T HAVE A BACK
BONE!  The BLADE would take a freshly Sharpened knife over a beautiful women.

    He was dropped a lot as a baby.

    As for the EX-LAX comment...funny you should mention that.  As I was reading
your note I was think, "Here's a guy that will save a ton of money at his on
burial....give him an ENEMA and throw him in a SHOE BOX!"

    I am really looking forward to this night...THE LEGEND AND THE MUPPETS!

    Why not sit back and just enjoy the file....DON'T WRITE ANYTHING ELSE...just
read.  

              DON'T TALK, AND NO ONE WILL KNOW YOUR STUPID!

                                    (at least until we see you)

							

						Legend

1439.58who is the rookie????SCARGO::VACHONWed Jun 27 1990 16:3120
     EASY LEGEND!!! If you are going to tell stories lets talk about the 
    times that we have gone fishing at Winnie. The first time was with
    LEGEND (notice capital letters.. out of respect for his sandwiches!!)
    and this other character Danny who talked up storm like Spa-DAA-fore,
    telling me that boat was a toilet while he was loading his 10 foot
    aluminium piece of junk on top of the LEGEND's truck (well at least he
    had one, not like some other BOZO's we know!!) and to make a long
    story short lets just say that I out fished these two so called
    fisherman during the weekend!
    
     And now for the second time we went to Winnie I also recall catching
    those smallies while the LEGEND was asking me if I had another lure
    like the one I was using since he wasn't able to land anything with
    all those great lures that was filling up space in his tackle box!
    
    Come to think of it you haven't out fished me yet but if you are going
    to do it let it be on the 20th so we can win this tourny!
    
    Bass-O-Matic
    
1439.59CAMP FIRE MEMORIES, with the LEGEND!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesWed Jun 27 1990 16:3517
      
      I have a request!  It will take me more than one evening to tell all
    of you what I really think about your fishing skills and TOILET boats
    so why not camp over night!  
    
      Don Mac...give me some info here!  I have a BIG ole tent and we could
    extend this event into Saturday.  Think of it....AN EVENING WITH THE 
    LEGEND...SITTING AROUND THE CAMP FIRE ROASTING YOUR MARSHMELLOWS...
    AS I ROAST YOUR NUTS!
    
    						Legend
    
    If anyonme else would like to do this....let me know...I'll set it all
    up and reserve 2-3 campsites...and we can split the cost.
    
    Maybe we can get the site RIGHT BESIDE DON MAC AND FAMILY...I'd like
    that!!!
1439.61WAHOO::LEVESQUECrispy CritterWed Jun 27 1990 17:0320
    legend...
    
    It is obvious why you don't catch many fish- you make too much noise!
    You've got all the finesse and tact of a drive-by shooting. Don't
    forget to take your blood pressure medication. 
    
>   Now...Please don't push me any further.  I don't know who you are MRS/MR 
>   Levesque....but I'm sure you will make yourself known to me on the 20th.
    
     Sorry; I'm busy. Of course, had you been to the tournament I ran last
    year, you'd know who I was. Guess you musta been practising bragging
    or mouthing off or something. At least you've got that down pat.
    
     I've seen your type before legend, all show and no go. You don't drive
    a Fiero, do ya?
    
     The Doctah
    
    pee ess- Why don't you come play in SOAPBOX, where we even have a title
    for you. PofF. :-)
1439.62Sorry Don!!SCARGO::VACHONWed Jun 27 1990 17:3213
     Well Well well..... Mr. Pardo has finally come to his sense's and has
    respect for the Bass-O-Matic!! Sorry Don you can't be my partner this
    time around but hey I could always use another anchor, so if you don't
    mind me tying a rope around your neck and you can jump over board to
    keep the boat in place while I'm fishing. Oh wait a minute, what am I
    saying!! just the sight of your ugly face will spook all the bass for
    miles around!!
    
    Tell you what, you can still catch my rope when the LEGEND and I pull
    in to weigh our winings!!
    
    Bass-O-Matic
     
1439.64EASY PICKING FOR THE LEGENDDNEAST::VORHIS_ALThu Jun 28 1990 07:3215
    I don't know the legend , however it sounds as though he must sure be
    just about the best fisherman and person to hit the earth in the past
    decade or two . With an ego like his I know that he can't be one to
    pass up a sure thing ,so I thought that it would be interesting to have
    him come to Maine and show me how to fish . 
    
    I would be willing to have a contest of sorts with he and his partner
    of choice . My proposal is that he and partner come to fish against me
    and my partner for $500 per team winner take all . I don't do a lot of
    fishing so I am sure that he understands the simple nature of his task.
    
    We would be willing to fish the lake of his choice or I would be happy
    to pick one . PUT UP OR SHUT UP ..............
    
    
1439.66WAHOO::LEVESQUECrispy CritterThu Jun 28 1990 09:364
     Hey legend, ever heard of DECspell? Too bad they don't have
    DECgrammar. :-)
    
     The Doctah  
1439.67Please..I DON't want to be PAID!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesThu Jun 28 1990 11:3025
    .64  Some guys will do anything to fish with the LEGEND!  
    
    Al, I don't want you to PAY ME $500.00 to come up and fish with you 
    and your friend.
    
    My old partner Mr. Bass (Chris Ryan) works up there.  When he learns
    how to start his engine...(that was a tourney that damaged the LEGEND) 
    I'll look you up when I'm visiting  MR BASS.
    
    Do you fish NORTH POND?!  The Legend CLEANED that baby out one fine
    Sunday morning....Have they RE-STOCKED it yet?
    
    Send me some info on where you are.  I will try to get up in August to
    see Chris.  
    
    We can go fishing all day....If you win....I'll autograph your fishing
    rod.  If I win...(which in all likely hood I will) you can have the
    little woman cook me a nice home cooked meal....can she FILLET 8lb.
    SMALLMOUTH?  And while super is cooking I sit in the livingroom with 
    your schildren and tell them all about the LEGEND OF THE LAKES!
    
    I love talking about me!!  I'm not conceded...I'm CONVINCED
    
    
    							Legend
1439.68OUTSIDERS WELCOMED??XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesFri Jun 29 1990 11:539
    Is this tourney open to out side people other than DEC fishermen?
    
    I have 2 other teams that would like to attend.  
    
    They are BIG fans of the Legend and would like to attend!
    
    Will this be a problem....Don?
    
    						Legend
1439.69historically speakingRANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerFri Jun 29 1990 12:263
    Legend, we have always required that at least one team member be a 
    DECie, perhaps there are non-boaters in here who could team up with 
    a non-DECie boater?  donmac 
1439.70commentaryRANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerFri Jun 29 1990 13:0232
As stated in reply .35, all of this ranting and raving was purley in jest,
these guys were just trying to entertain us.  And judging from the response
that I have received it appears that most of us were entertained and got 
alot of laughs out of all this.

Personally, I too thought most of it was quite entertaining.  I felt a few notes
were a little too crude for this forum and they were sent back to the authors 
and deleted.  The authors graciously reworded the notes and re-entered them.

After a couple of people expressed concern about the carrying on, I asked for 
comments to be sent to me by mail. 

There were a few individuals who took offense at some of the comments and 
felt they were unappropriate for a notesfile, and in direct violation of
company policy.  In order to keep the peace, and not draw any negative 
attention to the notesfile, I removed the "offensive" notes.  

The majority of people argue that if people do not like the way the topic
is going, all they have to do is hit 'next unseen' and ignore it.  As an
example, if you find Playboy magazine offensive, then don't look at it.
And personally I agree with that philosophy.  But, as moderator my number
one concern is to do what I think is best for the notesfile. 

As I have said before, there is a fine line between offensive and funny - 
and no two individuals would draw that line the same.  It's not easy trying 
to draw that line for all of our readership.

Anyway, I hope we have not heard the last from our colorful contributors.
Most of us really enjoy your notes.  I do ask that you keep it clean and
keep it light and hopefully keep it alive.
    
    tight lines, donmac
1439.72S.KING NEVER FILMED SUCH HORROR!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesFri Jun 29 1990 16:2519
    Make sure everyone has there best fishing outfit on.  
    The Legend will be there early to record the PRE-FIGHT HYPE!
    
    But, Unlike the last tourney.  Once we are off and running the
    camera is going to be put down and the LEGEND will pick up one
    of his WONDER RODS...and do what he does best.
    
    Don Mac is going to have a big party this winter at his house.  The
    Legend will consolidate all the tourney footage and then we can all
    review it.  
    
    So be on your best behavior and don't be TALKING up a storm at the 
    boat launch.....it could cause a LONG cold winter when we are all
    listening to the people who didn't catch anything hacking away!!
    
    WOW...did I inadvertently describe the LEGEND?
    
    						
    							Legend
1439.73If the shoe fits?WJOUSM::BOURGAULTSat Jun 30 1990 12:4339
    In regards to note .59 from The Leper of the Lakes.
    
    I have a large tent! Isn't that special! Is it something that you had 
    left over from your days at BARNUM AND BAILEYS where you started your
    days as a clown. I have a few logical laws and ruminations that seem to
    fit your nature. Take them for what there worth and possibly you can
    learn something from them. NAH!!!!!!!! I DOUBT IF THAT IS POSSIBLE!!
    
    Lewis's Lament:
           When all is said and done,there's more said than done!
    
    Canada Bill Jones's Motto:
           It is morally wrong to allow suckers to keep their money.
    
    Schalk's Law:
           If you have to tell people your famous-you aren't.
    
    Smart's Rule:
           When no one is willing to listen to you. Think!
    
    The Borgia Family Byword:
           It's better to be hated than to be ignored!
    
    Dr.Wood's Thought:                                                             
           It's better to have poor taste than no taste at all.
    
    Henry Ford's Rumination:
           Under pressure,the mouth speaks when the brain is
           disengaged,and,sometimes unwittingly, the gearshift is in
           reverse when it should be in neutral.
    
    Well LEGEND I look forward to seeing your embarrassing performance 
    at the tournament. But it will at least show consistency on your part.
    
    One last one for you!
    
    Whidden's Growl:
         The amateur is the one with all the answers.
    
1439.74XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesMon Jul 02 1990 10:4638
     
      WOW!!  Those were great!  I certainly hope you had better things to
    do on Sunday morning than ATTACK THE LEGEND!!!
    
      Perhaps...next Sunday....you can go to church and ask GOD to forgive
    you.  HE is the one who gave me the name Legend!
    
      Yes, it's true.  When I was an alter boy....I heard a voice..HE said,
    "go forth and learn the ways of the LAKES...and REAP their harvest and
     SHUT the mouths of MORONS like...(you got it) BOURGAULT."
    
      God doesn't even like you!
    
      Well.....The 20th will tell the tale.  
    
      Now a few quotes that the Legend likes to use.
    
         " TIME WILL TELL"
    
         " DON'T TALK AND NO ONE WILL KNOW YOUR STUPID" *
    
         " IT'S OKAY TO WORK YOUR MOUTH...AS LONG AS YOU CAN BACK IT UP"
    
         " IF YOU REALLY HATE ME.....GET IN LINE AND PACK A BIG LUNCH"
    
      I'm really looking forward to the 20th at MIDNIGHT.  
    
      Hey, Bourgault...I had the pleasure of meeting Dave Joban(?).
    
      He said he knows you!  Real nice guy.  I signed his hat for him.
    
      Is that what this is all about....send me your hat and I'll be happy
      to sign it.
    
    
    							John Waters
    
    							The Legend   
1439.75You can still save face and"Back Out"WJOUSM::BOURGAULTMon Jul 02 1990 11:3214
    Dear Legend (notice the growing repect) I have heard that last Thursday 
    you once again duplicated your feat of the Merrimack and produced
    another Goose egg on your score board. Yes I understand that you have
    meet Mr. Jobin and offered him $5.00 to autograph his hat but he denied
    you the opportunity. It was also stated that you had a beautiful wall
    mount of your trophy Bass in your house. He did say that looking at it
    through the magnifying glass that you have hanging by a string next to
    it really does make it look like a 7 1/2 lber that you have scratched into
    the trophy plate. It is just another classic case with the Legend "
    What you see is not what you get". 
    
    Also it was not Sunday morning but Saturday. Looking forward to the
    20th. Would you be interested in any side wagers we might be able to 
    agree on. 
1439.76$10.00 and all you can EAT!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesMon Jul 02 1990 11:5935
    Of course!!  We can bet $10.00 on the side....THAT I WILL WEIGH IN MORE
    POUNDS OF FISH THAN YOU!
    
    Thursday, yes, it was a bad night.  Daryl and I took one fish each.
    They were just not nailing the lure.  We had quite a few hits but 
    no serious takers.  When we did catch the two fish..it was a double
    header.  We casted our lures into the same hole....BANG!  He caught
    a largemouth and I caught a smallmouth!  
    
    The Legend has off nights too.  I'll be the first to admit I didn't 
    catch anything.  
    
    And if I don't catch anything on the 20th....I'll be the first to
    admit it and hand you ten dollars.
    
    It will hurt...but I'll even shake your hand and congratulate you.
    
    But don't think for a minute I'm a good loser!
    
    " You show me a good loser...and I'll show you a loser!!"
    
    
    						Legend
    
    Win or lose...I'm still going to be all over you guys...you make it so
    easy!
    
    Oh, one other thing..if I win our personal side bet...you have to
    respect me forever.
    
    Thanks for the CAPITAL "L" on Legend...NICE TOUCH!
    
    
    
     
1439.77Accepted with a CatchWJOUSM::BOURGAULTMon Jul 02 1990 12:248
    Sounds good to me!!! But!!!!! If I win I also will autograph your
    LEGEND HAT.
    
    See you on the 20th
    
    Regards
    
    Don "Bassin Man" Bourgault
1439.78XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesMon Jul 02 1990 12:489
    YOU GOT IT!  
    
    If I win....I get to CARVE "LEGEND" into your forehead!
    
    John
    
    See ya there!
    
    
1439.79legend slipping!!PACKER::BACZKOPronounced BASS-Co.Mon Jul 02 1990 13:0347
    
    
      FLASH FLASH FLASH!!!!!
      FLASH FLASH FLASH!!!!!
      FLASH FLASH FLASH!!!!!
    
            Close Monitoring of this note show a serious slip in the 
    legend's confidence!!   Is he begnning to admit defeat!!  Or is the
    truth just beginning to show..   Story at 5
    
    These quotes come from the legends keyboard!!!!
    
    
    "The Legend has off nights too.  I'll be the first to admit I didn't 
    catch anything."  
    
           
    "And if I don't catch anything on the 20th....I'll be the first to
    admit it and hand you ten dollars."
    
    NOTICE TE WORD  "if"
    
    
    
    "It will hurt...but I'll even shake your hand and congratulate you."
    
    Already making plans for losing!!
    
    
    
    "But don't think for a minute I'm a good loser!"
    
    Admitting he is a loser
    
    
    
    
    "Win or lose...I'm still going to be all over you guys...you make it so
    easy!"
    
    More Plans!!
    
    
    "Oh, one other thing..if I win our personal side bet...you have to
    respect me forever."
    
    The word "if" AGAIN!!!!
1439.80THE LEGEND IS OKAY...FANS!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesMon Jul 02 1990 14:1339
    LEGEND slipping!!
    
    Get it right, will ya!
    
    NOT for a minute.  Consider who I am dealing with here.  You may have
    never met Don, but I have!  Needless to say...I wasn't impressed.
    
    Don must have fallen on his head over the weekend and believes he is 
    talking to some other fisherman...other than the GREAT LEGEND.
    
    My kids need summer clothes....do I have to tell you guys the going
    price of SNEAKERS.  I'm just trying to comfort this MORON and throw
    him out a lot of "ifs"  I'm trying to confuse him....I've done that
    just by replying to his message.
    
    So ....to ALL MY FANS...get out there and get that second MORTAGE money
    nad bury it on the Legend!
    
    Don,  IF the dog didn't beat me over the fence...I'd be.....(I HAVE TO
    BE A GOOD BOY IN HERE) fill in the blanks!
    
    So let's all play this game out with Don.  Let him DREAM until the
    20th!
    
    I will probably let him keep the ten dollars he'll owe me.  That way
    there he can pick up some BANDAGES on the way home...for his FOREHEAD!!
    
    
    				     #1  the man to beat!
    
    				     LEGEND,LEGEND,LEGEND
    
    Don't anyone tell Don the Legend thinks he's a MORON!
    
    
    
               " IT'S WRONG TO LET A SUCKER KEEP HIS MONEY"
    
    
1439.82"legends" Are Just Ancient HistoryASABET::VARLEYMon Jul 02 1990 15:2710
     IMHO, the legend will win a tournament when:
    
    a. "Smack" is legal.
    b. Elvis is identified in the Pheasant Lane Mall.
    c. JFK jr. passes the NYS Bar exam.
    d. The Sox play the Cubbies in the World Series.
    e. Hagerty and I order Perrier for John Palmer at "Valley's" in
    Pulaski (please note that a - d are remotely possible; e is not...).
    
    --The Skoal Bandit
1439.83Out-of-State RegistrationsCURIE::SCHREINERMon Jul 02 1990 15:4611
    Don,
    
    It cost me $32.88 to register my 1988, 17ft bass tracker in New
    Hampshire this year. 
    
    Most NH boat dealers, and some sporting goods shops can take care of it
    for you. Remember to bring you Mass registration with you.
    
    Regards,
    Rick.
     
1439.84XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesMon Jul 02 1990 16:2224
    Thank you for your support!
    
    You forgot one!!!
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    F.  When the SKOAL BANDIT catches his first BASS.
    
    
    Are you going on the 20th?
    
    Who's your partner..?  ELVIS?!!!
1439.85Check the livewells!!!!SALEM::EASTERMon Jul 02 1990 16:5810
    Hey Don, does this mean your going to make me take you to the "serious"
    spots at Pawtuckaway. And by the way, are we using the Battlestar
    or your boat???
    
    Oh! legend, ................never mind , it will only distract you
    and you'll forget where you were on Bourgault. I don't want you
    to lose your place.
    
    
    John.
1439.86Is There Life After Legend(s) ?ASABET::VARLEYMon Jul 02 1990 17:0919
     Sure ! I'll be there - disguised as a turkey - so everyone can address
    me as "legend..."
    
     I'll admit - it's been a bad year bassin' for the Bandit. My best day
    so far was 13 in an hour on a fly rod. However, like the legend, I had
    no witnesses to attest to my success.... By now, Hagerty is convinced
    that I'm merely a tackle shop/deli with no piscatorial skills. But when
    I make a sandwich, even the legend can't handle it in one bite (and we
    know what a chatty guy he is - hence, what a large oral cavity he has).
    
     Let's keep up the character assassination y'all, I love to swap barbs
    with those who claim English as a third language (after "drivel" and CB
    handles).
    
     No offense. The truth has set me free...
    
    The Skoal (soon to be "Red Man") Bandit.
    
    
1439.87Room for Victory PartyWJOUSM::BOURGAULTTue Jul 03 1990 09:2312
    note.85
    John it doesn't really matter I could use a float tube and still catch
    more fish than the Legend." Please note no IF'S in my statement"
    WE probably should use the Battlestar so we can hold our double victory 
    party after the we win the tournament and bring the Legend at least
    back to the universe, because he's to far gone to get him back to
    earth. Are you back at work or still out planning peoples futures for
    the next 10 to 30 years (He's on jury duty). I'll be on vacation after
    today I'll contact you when I get back. Of course I expect the Legend
    being the low life that he is to keep giving me verbal barbs of trash
    while I'm away and unable to defend myself. I'll get my equalizer at
    the weighin. 
1439.88TWO...TWO..TWO MORON!!!!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesTue Jul 03 1990 10:1427
    .86
        Mr. Varley...you sound more like the Legend everytime you open your
    trap!  Maybe that's why you can't show me any respect.....I'm a mirror
    image of yourself....except I have a BRAIN that is functional!  It must
    really scare the hell out of you!  As for your sandwiches....NOBODY...
    BUT..NOBODY makes a better sandwich than the Legend!  And last but not
    least...WHO CARES what Jack Hagerty thinks!!  Jack shows the Legend all
    the respect in the world....but he hasn't shown me anything!!  The only
    thing Jack has going for him is the fact he always shows up in a good
    looking boat....that is usually EMPTY...all day!
    
     .87
    
       Don, the Legend will be off after today too!  We should meet some
    where and fish!!  (KEY WORDS)  "WE SHOULD"  But I take my fishing to
    serious to actually go with someone like yourself....you probably can't
    even make a decent sandwich ( that MORON, Varley, can even do that) for
    your partner.  So, you need not worry about the Legend writing ILL of
    you while your out!  I'll be honest with ya....when your in...YOUR OUT!
    Trying to have conversation with you is like talking to an ANCHOR!
    
    Have a good VACA...and if you hear a distant chant of LEGEND..LEGEND
    it's probably me on the other side of the lake trying to shake my fan
    club!!!
    
    						Legend
    
1439.89Sign us up!SALEM::ALLOREAll I want is ONE shot!Tue Jul 10 1990 08:587
              Don, sign up the team of Bob Allore and Wayne Bilodeau.
    Wayne say's we're going to win.  Me, I'm not saying a word.  This
    should be interesting.........
    
                      Bob
    
       How about those directions?  
1439.91directionsRANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerMon Jul 16 1990 13:2811
    From RT 93 (north or south), head East on RT 101.  Take Exit 5 (it's
    marked Pawtuckway State Park).   At the end of the exit ramp, turn right. 
    Go through the lights, past McDonald's, to the T intersection and turn
    left. Then take your first right (within 50 yards of traffic light) onto 
    156 (following State Park signs).  Go approximately  5.5 miles (past
    the sate park signs - you're not going into the park) to a small 4-corner 
    intersection (statue on far side of intersection) where you will turn 
    left.  Then in about 2 miles you will see a dirt road that veers off to 
    the left (making a sorta Y intersection) unfortunately this road is not 
    marked.  Turn leftdown this road and in about .6 miles you'll see the 
    launch and parking area.
1439.92Controlled Blastoff!!SALEM::EASTERMon Jul 16 1990 15:368
    DonMac, as I suggested for our club, how about a luck of the draw
    for blast off positions, say 20 sec apart. The last person in the
    draw will be the starter. This will eliminate the chanch of someone
    getting written up or hurt in the maylay of everyone leaving at
    the same time.
    
    
    John.
1439.93Optional Draw for startRANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerMon Jul 16 1990 16:208
    Will do, John.  I was planning to do what we have done in the past, an
    optional draw for start.  Non-powered or low-powered boats should decline 
    the draw and bring up the rear.  This will avoid the situation of a 
    real slow boat drawing first and having a real fast boat trying to 
    pass him.  As we discussed on the phone, we should consider implementing 
    something similar for our club tournaments as well.
    
    donmac
1439.94It's in the works!!SALEM::EASTERTue Jul 17 1990 11:065
    I flaged Keith on the issue, I think we're all in agreement on this
    particular issue. And it's safer for all involved.
    
    
    John.
1439.95teams so farRANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerTue Jul 17 1990 12:0616
    Don Mac & Dave Gendron
    BASS-o-matic Vachon and THE LEGEND
    Lavender Jack Hagerty and Runway King
    Spinnerbait Dilsworth and Mike "the ringer" Hayward	
    Papa Smurf (formerly known as Holeshot Joe) and partner
    Don Pardo and THE BLADE    
    Don Bourgault and John The Easter Bunny
    Bob "Lousiana Bassman" Ferri and Bob "Big Stick" Ferri
    Bob Allore and Wayne Bilodeau   
    Rick "R/O" Palmer and his sidekick Paul	    
    Dan Jameson & Ray Laliberte	
    
    Still plenty of time left, hope to see even more folks there!
    
    donmac

1439.96XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesTue Jul 17 1990 17:3514
    I will direct the traffic leaving the cove from my canoe!
    
    I will be fishing Patuckaway Wednesday!  
    
    But, Thursday I'll be back...and I like flapping my jaws the last few
    days before the Tourney!  
    
    So...hang in there OTA.....the Legend is about to let loose!!!!
    
    See you losers on Thursday!
    
    Don Mac.....get your delete key ready!!!
    
    							The Legend
1439.97Silence Is Golden!!!!!!!WJOUSM::BOURGAULTThu Jul 19 1990 14:5612
    The LEGEND is very quiet about his pre-fishing on Pawtuckaway
    yesterday. He stated that he was going to come back and rag us for
    the next two days. Did the LEGEND have "ANOTHER BAD OUTING" and his
    confidence is slipping away as the tournament nears???????
    
    I was there last night LEGEND and the fish were cooperating very
    nicely. 
    
    In all seriousness, John I hope we have a good tournament and 
    may the best fisherman ( for the day ) win and be a good sport
    about it. NAAAAAAAAA NEVER HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!
    
1439.98I knew he open his hole sooner or later!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesThu Jul 19 1990 17:4618
    THAT'S WHAT I WAS WAITING FOR, BOURGAULT!!!!!!!
    
    
    You fell for the bait..to bad your NOT a bass....YOUR A LARGE MOUTH FOR
    SURE!
    The Legend knocked them DEAD!  We were nailing them left and right...no
    kidding!  If they are on tomorrow night we are going to have one
    hell'va time.  I love this place...I'll be waiting for all you suckers
    at the launch....I'm collecting all the money so have it ready!  I
    figure at midnight the bugs will be brutal!  Why should I have to wait
    for DON MAC to pull in with that floating toilet just to get paid.
    
     And once again,  the kids wanted me to thank all of you for the NEW 
    SNEAKERS and SHORTS!
    
    Bourgault,  there is some home for you..."LEGEND" nice touch!
    
    John
1439.99THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesFri Jul 20 1990 09:2831
    Well, the final hours are before us.  This will surely be a night to
    remember.  Tonight we seperate the BOYS from the MEN.  
    With the weather report being somewhat sour....I expect a few of you to
    back out before the close of the day.
    And that's fine with the Legend, I never wanted you there anyhow!  
    
    I'll be down at the launch at 5:00.  Please, if you want anything
    signed by the Legend, show up early.  At 5:45 I'll be all business.
    
    So, unless I hear from some of you CHURCH MICE today, the Legend will
    see you tonight.  
    
    And for those of you who have never met some of these guys....eat
    lightly supper....Bourgault and Easter are tough to look at with a full
    stomach!
    
    						And the winner is......
    
    
     
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
              F I G U R E    I T     O U T,    S T U P I D !
1439.107Good News!!!!!!!!WJOUSM::BOURGAULTFri Jul 20 1990 10:5834
    FLASH....................
    
      Saturday July 21st afternoon edition
    
      Boston Globe,UPI,AP,Boston Herald
    
     New Hampshire: Sporting News
    
      Last night on Lake Pawtuckaway a Bass fishing tournament was held and 
    once again "THE LEGEND OF THE LAKE" was severly trounced by his fishing
    buddies. The beating was so degrading he attempted to throw himself into
    the water with an anchor tied around his neck. But as luck would have
    it the Bay of Fundy is only three feet deep. He did manage to land on
    a 12" bass and kill him, which he promptly tried to weigh in as his
    only fish of the night. Unfortunately the weighin time was over and 
    the LEGEND had to settle for his IQ 0000 as his total once again. The 
    LEGEND distraught over another embarrassing exibition left the
    tournament site. No one knows were he went, but rumor has it that he
    has gone on to live a life of seclusion and walking the highways
    looking for ..road kill as his next meal. He has also done us all a
    favor and changed his name and will from now on be known as.
    
    
    
    
    
         ...............THE FAKE OF THE LAKE......................
    
    
    
    
    EDITORS NOTE:  The name finally fits.
     
                                         
1439.101WEREOK::MACINTYREFri Jul 20 1990 12:1611
    Heard there was a possibility of thunder showers this afternoon. 
    
    The tournament will take place as scheduled rain or shine unless
    those present at starting time vote to delay or postpone it.
    
    What to do in the event of a storm during the tournament will 
    be discussed.
    
    DONMAC
    /cathy (wife)
    
1439.102Somebody HIT him, please!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesFri Jul 20 1990 12:2122
    Would someone sitting close to Bourgault get up and hit him across the
    forehead with a 2x4 or a chair!
    
    Everytime he ATTACKS me...he starts a new note.  This guy is as dumb as
    a STUMP!
    
    Please, until we create a LEGEND note ONLY, try to use your reply
    option to use, call me a scum in this note for now.
    
    Or...do us all a favor and don't say anything!  NO ONE LISTENS to your
    comments anyhow!
    
    Just make sure you have your ten bucks ready!
    
    Hey, the research labs are always looking for new TEST ANIMALS!  Maybe
    after I CARVE "DENGEL" (LEGEND) in your forehead...your MORON partner
    could drop you off at the lab....they want to see what effect BATTERY ACID 
    has on an OPENED WOUND!
    
    							John
    
    who is sharpening his pocket knife...just for you.
1439.103XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesFri Jul 20 1990 12:2611
    GREAT!!!!  Now his wife is calling the shots!!!!!!!!!
    
    .102......Please follow these instructions for DON MAC as well.
    
    Afraid of the thunder Don?
    
    Where the hell is PAPA SMURF?!
    
    Legend
    
    Who fishes in any kind of weather!
1439.104Spell Much?SALEM::ALLOREAll I want is ONE shot!Fri Jul 20 1990 13:204
                 "DENGEL",huh, the guy can't even spell his own name
    backwards.........
    
               This should be real interesting.
1439.105XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesFri Jul 20 1990 14:185
    .104  EXCELLENT POINT!
    
     Hey, everyone is allowed to make mistakes.  I just mad mine!
    
     The LEGEND won't be making anymore today!!!!
1439.108and the winners are:RANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerMon Jul 23 1990 10:5727
	Team				#Fish		Total Weight
        ----				-----		------------
	Don Bourgault / John Easter     3		7.27 lbs
	Joe Tomas / Paul Hojlo		4		5.45
	Martial Vachon / THE LEGEND     4		4.96

	Bob Ferri / Bob Ferri		4		4.76
	Rick Palmer / Paul		4		4.65
	Bob Allore / Wayne		1		3.16
	Keith Dilsworth / Mike 		2		2.86

	Dan Jameson / Ray Laliberte	0		0
	Don Mac / Dave			0		0

	Pardo / bassasassin		0		0

	(pardo is in a class by himself!)

    	Lunker Largemouth: 		Don B / John E 	4.22lbs
    	(no smallmouth caught)
    
        Thanks for a good tourny guys, even though I couldn't put a
	keeper in the boat, I had a real good time.  Congrats to all!

	donmac
			
    
1439.110yCGVAX2::VACHONMon Jul 23 1990 12:4913
     Pardo is right!! what a night it was fishing with the LEGEND OF THE
    SANDWICHES! Boy you guys should have heard the LEGEND when we came 
    across four skinny-dippers!! Talk about funny, obviously I can't repeat
    what was said but one of the girls met her match.
    
     Now if I can get the Legend to catch more bass I will be all set. Next
    time I just might stop by his house only to get the sandwiches and
    leave him there.
    
    Had a great time!
    
    Bass-O-Matic
    
1439.111"THE BIG QUESTION"GULF::DESROSIERSTue Jul 24 1990 14:563
    i saw the results but the big question is how did the legend do??????
    sounds like you guys had a good time. i sure do miss pawtuckaway but i 
    have a new place now called wheeler and gunthersville lake in alabama
1439.112They just don't get it!!!SALEM::EASTERThu Jul 26 1990 13:1511
    Come on guys, for the last time The Bat Boat is not mine we were
    only using it as a shuttle craft untill my lower unit gets replaced.
    The Battlestar will return tomorrow morning.
    
    
    P.S. Hey LIZARD, yeah you know who I'am talking to, how did your
    tackle box get in Don's boat??? Some one from the shore kept saying
    "DON'T LET HIM HAVE IT". I think it was your GOOD BUDDY Don Pardo.
    
    
    John.
1439.113RANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerThu Jul 26 1990 13:234
    Hey Ray, glad to hear from ya!  check out note .108, the legend took
    3rd place with his partner martial - believe it or not!!!
    
    donmac
1439.114what did the legend doGULF::DESROSIERSThu Jul 26 1990 14:222
    i know who took 3rd place but who caught the fish martial or the
    legend?
1439.115RAY...GET A LIFE , WILL YA!XCUSME::WATERSThe Legend of the LakesThu Jul 26 1990 16:3711
    What's your point Ray?!!  I caught two..the one we threw back we should
    have kept...the way Easter and MR. Bourgault were stretching out their
    fish...I'm sure they would have made that 11 3/4 a 15 inch!
    
    Bottom line....I can still out fish you!
    
    Don MAC didn't catch anything.....and that I CAN BELIEVE!
    
    Tomas came in second by luck!
    
    Legend
1439.116even Roland has an off night once in awhile 8^)RANGER::MACINTYRETerminal AnglerThu Jul 26 1990 16:446
    True, donmac didn't catch any keepers, but he caught a *few* bigger than
    some of the ones easter and bourgault tried to weigh!!!
    
    maybe we should re-address a short fish penalty... 8^)
    
    donmac
1439.117"Purty Fish - An' HEAVY Too..."ASABET::VARLEYThu Jul 26 1990 16:534
     I heard they weighed a 3 pounder but after the tourney their cars
    wouldn't start (missing spark plugs ?).
    
    --Bandito
1439.118It's Your Job????????WJOUSM::BOURGAULTFri Jul 27 1990 15:116
    Mr. Mac we just wanted to see if you were doing your job. Besides that
    we only had to weigh in two of our fish to win this tournament if my 
    memory serves me correctly. But that won't happen again I was able to
    purchase a new fish ruler with the extra $10.00 I won from you know 
    who. I seem to remember a questionable fish on the Merrimack in Concord
    ??????