I posted a post-action report on the F&G Comm. MLPA mtg on Mar. 3rd. 2010

[robmandel]

Originally Posted by Billy V

Its my opinion that D. Benninhoven has passed away some time in the last year, and they have replaced his blood with embalming fluid and prop him Up for these meetings. The voice you hear from his corps is akin to an Obama Binladen Video Tape - The guy is just not there.

I missed the ending. left after my presentation. got there at 7:30 to get an early speaking spot. and damn, was I early.

great to see you guys again. the process is so f****d it isn't even funny. how they could accept anything from the brtf is amazing.

let's keep the pressure on. letters, emails, and even more importantly, we need to write letters to the editor, etc. get the larger public informed.

to all my friends, again

[Tman]

Sorry to have missed it...been awhile since I've had my dose of bull$hit.

Thanks Joe for the report and for your hard work, along with Tyler, Chris, and all you others that went and had to deal with the same manipulative efforts, the conflicts of interest and in general, the lies.

I'm thinking we should do another Kayak/Spearfish tournament to raise awareness...at Laguna Beach...

And I am serious...maybe we can set up a fish cleaning station for afterwards, you know, to make sure we give back to the ocean that which we harvested...fish tacos, anyone?

Just make sure you buy everything you need before getting to Laguna.

[GregAndrew]

Originally Posted by Tman

Sorry to have missed it...been awhile since I've had my dose of bull$hit.

Thanks Joe for the report and for your hard work, along with Tyler, Chris, and all you others that went and had to deal with the same manipulative efforts, the conflicts of interest and in general, the lies.

I'm thinking we should do another Kayak/Spearfish tournament to raise awareness...at Laguna Beach...

And I am serious...maybe we can set up a fish cleaning station for afterwards, you know, to make sure we give back to the ocean that which we harvested...fish tacos, anyone?

Just make sure you buy everything you need before getting to Laguna.

I am in for that tourney. Can we launch from the tide pools? Return with full tanks of bait fish, cause there is "none there anymore". And feed it to those poor "starving Sea Lions" that are washing up on the beach by the hundreds. On second thought, lets find the bait balls and call up the local bait company, and take our paintball guns for some target practice.

[PAL]

Many, many thanks to those who gave up another precious day of their lives to the MLPA grinder.

Your commitment and dedication to our freedoms, this sport, and what is just and right is awe inspiring.

As tough as it is, we have to continue this effort to the bitter end. The other side came hard, pushing for more, More, MORE, and doing it via lies and misinformation. We called them on it, and then some.

Yesterday the BRTF and Commission were exposed for all to see. Don't give up now! Crank up the letter campaign, and be sure to let friendly legislators know that 3 commission members condone unethical behavior and worse. More later.

[bellcon]

Personally
Tuesday was a great day
and
Wednesday sucked

Dedicating 14 hours to the commission meeting just about took all the life out of me.

I just wish Rodgers would have tried to cut me off...

"Rave on"...

Thanks to those who have gave blood yesterday, and in the past.
T-man, I would join you,

[dgax65]

I think Reptile Dude's comments to Commissioner Rogers summed it all up.

"You don't scare me. You're a puppet!"

[so cal shaggy]

Thanks to everyone that showed up yesterday, I was glad to see so many of you I was also glad almost everyone spoke instead of just ceding time that was a good move on our part rather than have 3 or 4 guys get up and speak with ceded time.

Originally Posted by Tman

I'm thinking we should do another Kayak/Spearfish tournament to raise awareness...at Laguna Beach...

And I am serious...maybe we can set up a fish cleaning station for afterwards, you know, to make sure we give back to the ocean that which we harvested...fish tacos, anyone?

Just make sure you buy everything you need before getting to Laguna.

Funny you should mention that because on April 24 is the kelp festival in Laguna as one of the Laguna locals stated in the meeting yesterday and they will be sending divers out into the waters off Laguna to take photos and I seem to recall that there was talk of a kayak/spearfishing gathering scheduled that same weekend in that area what a coincidence the two events are scheduled for the same weekend.

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by so cal shaggy

Funny you should mention that because on April 24 is the kelp festival in Laguna as one of the Laguna locals stated in the meeting yesterday and they will be sending divers out into the waters off Laguna to take photos and I seem to recall that there was talk of a kayak/spearfishing gathering scheduled that same weekend in that area what a coincidence the two events are scheduled for the same weekend.

Ready the Jig Sticks, sharpen your Spears and Tridents, amass your arsenal of seal bombs (they are legal) and slingshots.

Bring Food - and BBQ's - and Radios - and Bring your upper or lower Middle Class azz there and proudly use the resource your tax dollars pay for.

Bring your cameras, and your scales to weigh your catch. Clean your fish, cook your fish, eat your fish.

The site of you simple existing in "their" area is enough to sicken "them"

So wear your funny lookin fishin clothes you stinky bastards, and show up to celebrate

I grew up in Hell - you'll never beat me

[Tman]

Originally Posted by so cal shaggy

Funny you should mention that because on April 24 is the kelp festival in Laguna as one of the Laguna locals stated in the meeting yesterday and they will be sending divers out into the waters off Laguna to take photos and I seem to recall that there was talk of a kayak/spearfishing gathering scheduled that same weekend in that area what a coincidence the two events are scheduled for the same weekend.

Yes, yes...I heard talk of this gathering, cuz I am sure the city of Laguna "if you drop something in Laguna Beach, be sure to kick it to Dana Point before you bend over and pick it up" Beach would not allow any type of tournament...on the other hand, what a coinkadink it would be if a bunch of spearos/yakkers all showed up the same day to feed themselves...

Nothing wrong about that...oh, and Jeff, I like the way you think...

[herbo]

Thanks Joe for all the work you did yesterday! I know this may sound kinda chicken $hit, but I had to go to a supv. class( missed a few last year to go to fight the MLPeeA ). I'll attend the next sessions for sure, you (or someone else) just post when and where, thanks again.....H