Twin Bridges T-man Spoonbill weekend

Good news! I called yesterday and the Park is available for gatherings...so I rented Shelter #3 for Saturday March 20th for our get-together!

There have been some new rules implemented in the Oklahoma Parks System - that being a daily parking fee. The fee is $10 per day for nonresident, $8 per day for residents and free for OK residents 62 and over. Campers get free parking. I just called and they are out to lunch; I wanted to see if more than one parking tag came with the campsite. When I am able to find out that information - I will let you know. You do have to register your vehicle at the park office whether you qualify for a free parking pass or not and the office can only take non-cash payments. There is a terminal at the park office for after-hours register...If this extra charge would keep you from attending we will comp the fee for those who need it.

We will have a meeting and discussion on whether these additional fees will prevent us from continuing to hold the event there. Other locations need to be researched and voted on, so if you have suggestions we would appreciate your help in these decisions. You can view these new rules and reserve your campsite at: www.gocampok.com

Yes! There will be the normal fish fry on Friday evening, breakfast Saturday morning and our main meal which will be pulled pork, baked beans and all of those wonderful side dishes which you always so generously contribute!

Volunteers Please!!

We will need someone to organize our demo's, so if you would like to step-up -- let me know.

And any other volunteers that would like to help make our event happen step-up also, your help will be much appreciated.

There will be a trap giveaway for our attending youngsters as well as the Kids dirt-hole set-making contest that has become the highlight of our event.

Don't forget your auction donation items as this is how, (along with cash donations), this event is sponsored.

Brrrrrrr! It is supposed to be -10 in the next few days but hopefully in the 40 days until our March 20 date,
we will see moderated temps!

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RSVP soon, please and we hope you can come!

Cletis and Elizabeth Richards

Jim and Susan Powell

John and Sandy Borror

Lenny Dunham

Jim and Deana Buser

RC Edgar and grandson

Larry Waugh

Marty Baxter

rcrkansas

Scott Newby

Mike Pucket

BobMac

Brian (coolstucco) Kim and four girls

PushCoTrapper 4 adults 2 children

Bob H. and Kevin Ward

Schu and 2 boys

Try to be their need a gallon bait

Thanks Cletis, see what it brings, I'd like to come down again.

man Hope it works out for you to make it.

man Hope it works out for you to make it. I can put you on the RSVP list in a heartbeat.

Thinking about it!

Shannon that would be super!!!!

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thanks Bob and Cattrax for the ttt

sounds like fun , might have to plan to come down next year ,

Ttt

Just received a donation of 6 MB 550's from an fellow T-man . We have earmarked these to be the first prize in the youth dirthole making contest. Thank you kind sir. Another positive note .....it is warming up ....21 degrees right now...about 7 in of snow

Cletis I will be there.Count me in on helping with the cooking. Let me know how much fish we will need i have some.

Thank you Lenny will let you know when we get closer and start seeing what the attendance might be.

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Cletis, I don't know if I will make it... But I have a bundle of basswood stretcher boards I'd like to donate for the auction.. a lot were never used. Coyote/Cat, Raccoon, Fox, and Mink. I'll have to find all the belly wedges for them but they're yours if you think they'll help.

Mike

Thank you Mike.....hope things change so you can make it.

Cletis I have some fish also. Will bring the usual stuff. Coffee pot. Griddle raffle tickets. Also put down Jim and Deana Buser. They have a camping space reserved.

I would like to come and bring the family. Have some traps I can donate and willing to help however I can. Which area of the camp will be "homebase" wanting to know to book a campsite.

We will be at Shelter no Three gopher valley is the string of campsites

We will be there. This will make Madison happy. I can bring breading, coleslaw, tartar sauce or anything you need. Just let me know. I have a really good gluten free breading that might make some people happy. I can probably find a couple of kraut balls to bring also.

Would great if you could.

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Brian....How many of the lovely ladies will be attending?

Booked a campsite today lookin forward to talking to some other trappers. I can bring bacon and breakfast sausage if you'd like. Going to dig in the shed tomorrow but have several 1 1/2's CS, 110's, and 160's that I dont use if you need some for the kid giveaway.

I believe two of ours and a stray.

Hate to say it, but it isn't looking good for the Eastwoods making it down this year. Still trying to find a way, hopefully it will work out.

Man , I hope it works out that you and family get to make it.

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Cletis, we will not make it this year, due to my work schedule. I hope you all have perfect weather, and have a great time! And good luck to the youngsters, who will compete in the dirthole contest!

Cletis, add Mike Puckett to your list

I'LLbe there, and help anyware I can.

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back up again for any late comers

ttt

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Who has the best paddlefish recipe?



Last time I got to go, I took one of the big canoe paddle sized filets and put it in the smoker.


Brushed with olive oil, and lightly seasoned with lemon/pepper, and garlic.


Don't forget to trim off the red meat on the lateral line.

I took the smoked paddlefish to a family gathering and they devoured it like peaceful protesters at a TV store.

I had a guy ask me if anyone will be buying antlers. I believe Marty B bought them one year.

Marty is going to try to make it.....but has some obstacles that may prevent him from making it......on a more positive note Coolstucco called me today and is making a batch of his Krautballs and something new......Shrimpballs....now they may be small....but we will see about the outcome.....looks as if our gathering may be smaller this year , but that may give us more time to visit......let us know if you are going to make it as it is getting close to grocery shopping time.......See you there Cletis

Cletis put down Jim and Susan Powell

Looks like Covid strikes again.....our attendance will be slight this year......if your planning on coming and have not RSVP please let us know as we are going grocery shopping tomorrow for the event and it helps immensely knowing how much to prepare .

I plan on attending

Schu and two boys

NOTICE visited with the park officials about the parking fees. And got good news. The fee is for a full 24 hours starting when you register and pay.

So the one parking fee would cover the fri evening fish and into Saturday evening .

I wish you all well, and hope everyone has a great time.