Gauging Interest - FUPA Spring/Summer Shenanigans

[BfishLpond78]

Hello everyone, looks like the weather is getting warmer. So you know what that means…the after effects of FFM begin to die down, flowers start blooming, grass grows and all the fun activities outside begin. During the spring and summer we tend to see a lull in reef activity and the boards become silent with reef chatter.

The FUPA group was talking about this lull in activity and thought it would be a good opportunity to have some sort of spring/summer Reef Boost BBQ. Right now this is more of a gauging interest in this type of get together to see if it would take shape and be something folks would want to attend. Right now no place is set in mind but it could be someone’s back yard or a LFS so we can get our coral/fish fix satisfied.

Please let us know what you think!!!

Give a vote - Yes, No or Maybe

If we get enough interest we will definitely start planning it!

[Tweaked]

Just give the word and I'll start designing the FUPA Koozies :beer:

[red88rick]

all in on this one.

[Rwinfrey]

I'm not FUPA at least I don't think I am :) but I might make the drive

[james30ct]

Not FUPA either but I would be down.

[frankyrivera]

Look at all them FUPA recruits lol

[suicideissleep]

Lol im down sounds like a blast

[Dosepher]

FUPA taking over CTARS/Reefcentral by storm lol. Im not a FUPA either

[MADtanks]

<--- FUPA by association? lol im down.

Any Cigar/Whiskey Aficionados in the house? ill bring some goodies too ;)

[suicideissleep]

Dont know a ton about it but sure love some whiskey and there is somthing about sitting back puffing on a blondi def good times. Ever been to the cigar room in mass?

[Masedaddy]

I'm down for whatever

[fishkid6692]

I'm in as well!

[7thdarkangel]

Not FUPA but I would be down. Get to put some faces to screen names.

[Tweaked]

FUPA hosted lol. All you need is the love of reef talk, good times and good food.

[Vaiodude]

CTARS is planning a couple BBQ's in conjunction with LFS. CTARS and FUPA can collaborate and have a great time talking reef and eating some good food!

[Tweaked]

Been planning since last year and perfecting our smoking skills. Also can get our hands on a trailered pitt if need be. Mike's pulled pork and homemade sauce is second to none.

[frankyrivera]

I second that pulled pork and BMSS. mikes our pit master.

[MADtanks]

Cant say no to Pulled pork! Home Made BBQ sauce.... hmmm from Mike.... Hmmmmm lol

[Tweaked]

Just had our morning dysfunctional meeting, and we are on board. VP will be talking to CTARS shortly.

[Vaiodude]

Just had our morning dysfunctional meeting, and we are on board. VP will be talking to CTARS shortly.


Very cool!!

[seagull18]

Just had our morning dysfunctional meeting, and we are on board. VP will be talking to CTARS shortly.

Fantastic!!! I think a FUPA/CTARS endeavor would be great for all CT reefers.

[kb1094]

I can bring the alcohol lol. My uncle owns a liquor store.

[Tweaked]

I can bring the alcohol lol. My uncle owns a liquor store.

Should of never told me that...

[Vaiodude]

I can bring the alcohol lol. My uncle owns a liquor store.


Now it's a party!!!

[Tweaked]

Honestly, the venue chosen will be an alcohol free zone, but plenty of fun, food, and reef talk will be on tap!

[kb1094]

Should of never told me that...

Haha. Oops.

[Useful_Idiot]

Well strawberry lemonade served in specimen cups then?
That's what I took home from the FUPA FFM table anyways.

[gar732]

I'd be down for this, schedule permitting.

[BfishLpond78]

Well strawberry lemonade served in specimen cups then?

That's what I took home from the FUPA FFM table anyways.


Maybe some Jell-O shot specimen cups. You think yellow lemon flavored ones would be weird???

[RTMA]

Sounds like fun. I've been known to throw down on the cigar front from time to time. [emoji12] If you don't mind an ARK invasion.
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[sniper2be]

i'm in.. just need time and place

[Tweaked]

i'm in.. just need time and place

In the works. TBA soon

[MADtanks]

Sounds like fun. I've been known to throw down on the cigar front from time to time. [emoji12] If you don't mind an ARK invasion.
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Joe, we seriously gotta have a smoke! :eek2: I can bring some Glen 12(for the noobs) and some McAllan 18 for the vets ;)

Impressive collection sir.

[captc07]

ooooohhhh Macallan 18....nice choice.

[Tweaked]

I enjoy a good ole Jack 3+ myself, but really love the Sinatra and Barrel Proof. The current one I have is 132pr and boy does it kick.

[MADtanks]

Would you like some Whiskey with your KICK!, nice man so when is the meeting im starting to salivate at the though of whiskey, ribs, and Cigars lol

[Tweaked]

Don't take much does it bro

[MADtanks]

You had me at Whiskey..... lol

[mylifeismyown66]

Mmmm scotchy scotch scotch

[RTMA]

Joe, we seriously gotta have a smoke! :eek2: I can bring some Glen 12(for the noobs) and some McAllan 18 for the vets ;)

Impressive collection sir.

Thanks bud. Anytime! Once its gets nice out, I rarely touch these bad boys in the winter (who wants to spend 2 hours freezing - that's not a way in my mind to enjoy a good smoke). I'm not a scotch guy in all honesty, believe it or not I like to have coffee with a cigar. Or a nice Lambic if I'm drinking. I know blasphemy!
See anything you want to try in particular? You don't know what's in the drawers yet... :) The Monte Edmundos are my actual fave, for domestic, I like San Lotano Ovals, but the Pigs and Timeless are great smokes too. If I can make it to the BBQ, I'll bring that box of Fuentes for the Noobs and some better stuff for the aficionados.

[Tweaked]

I've had allot of them through the years. Always go back to a cheap Macanudo lol. Went to a good trade show at Foxwoods one year. Left with tons of swag

[MADtanks]

I can appreciate the cofee and Stogie sir.... I tend to do this one myself on nice afternoon post work. Sometimes with a splash of deliciousness lol. I dont have particular taste for any dailys but I recently recevied a shipment from cuba(GTMO Bay)(not real cubans) from the wife thinking they were real but they were surprisingly smooth with very subtle notes. Nothing over powering but absolutely hits the spot for a daily. Cuban Rounds i believe is the name. I typically reach for the Monte's in different varieties when i head to the shops, but course im always open to taste new Stogies.

Damn my bad, totally derailed the thread lol.... may need to start a new thread for Whiskey/Stogies.

[Tweaked]

We are all about derail lately.

[BfishLpond78]

My thread, I allow it. Muck away

[MADtanks]

The Derails have been Granted!

[RTMA]

I can appreciate the cofee and Stogie sir.... I tend to do this one myself on nice afternoon post work. Sometimes with a splash of deliciousness lol. I dont have particular taste for any dailys but I recently recevied a shipment from cuba(GTMO Bay)(not real cubans) from the wife thinking they were real but they were surprisingly smooth with very subtle notes. Nothing over powering but absolutely hits the spot for a daily. Cuban Rounds i believe is the name. I typically reach for the Monte's in different varieties when i head to the shops, but course im always open to taste new Stogies.

Damn my bad, totally derailed the thread lol.... may need to start a new thread for Whiskey/Stogies.

If you enjoyed it, that's all you can ask really. There are a lot of great values out there, we could have a whole thread on just that alone! PM if you want a list of my recommendations :) Pat - nothing wrong with Macanudos if you enjoy them! PS. Cigarbid is the devil.

[Tweaked]

PS. Cigarbid is the devil.

This made me laugh

[RTMA]

Well if we can derail on the Cigar subject - Here is my list of must try (reasonably priced - sub $10) stoogies.

Aging Room F55 Quattro Vibrato
My Father's Flor De Las Antillies (FDLA)
AJ Fernandez's San Lotano Oval Robusto
Nat Sherman Timeless
Drew Estate Nica Rustica - Awesome after a big meat filled meal
La Jugada Habano
Espinosa Habano

[RTMA]

This made me laugh

That site is the devil - do not visit it if you are into Cigars. It's like watching a JFOX live auction, but at half the posted live sale price with an actual - real - chance of winning something!

[MADtanks]

Joe, how could you man..... wife is gonna kill me when she sees packages. I am always on Cigars international, or locally since i like to see what im buying. But Cigarbid.... why not try a few different ones.

Sigh..... lol

Ill stop by the shop and see if i can find any of those you mentioned.

[MADtanks]

That site is the devil - do not visit it if you are into Cigars. It's like watching a JFOX live auction, but at half the posted live sale price with an actual - real - chance of winning something!

Too late..... You suck, thanks.

[RTMA]

Joe, how could you man..... wife is gonna kill me when she sees packages. I am always on Cigars international, or locally since i like to see what im buying. But Cigarbid.... why not try a few different ones.

Sigh..... lol

Ill stop by the shop and see if i can find any of those you mentioned.

Stop by my house and you'll get some of them and corals :)

[MADtanks]

Appreciate that Joe, looking forward to a good smoke!

[Tweaked]

Had me at corals

[Tweaked]

CTARS.. any more info? We talked to Bob but you can imagine where that led us :hmm5:

[MADtanks]

I am absolutely looking forward to this!

[Tweaked]

And who said No on the poll lol.

[captc07]

CTARS.. any more info? We talked to Bob but you can imagine where that led us :hmm5:

I know Nichole and Mike had a few conversations....maybe a CTARS/FUPA roundtable is needed.

[Tweaked]

I know Nichole and Mike had a few conversations....maybe a CTARS/FUPA roundtable is needed.

Off to Hooters!

[Vaiodude]

Off to Hooters!


Nice!

[Tweaked]

Hey beer and wings, that's the reason we go...

[sassAwrasse]

I will give Bobby a call tomorrow.

Pat, can you pm you digits

[Tweaked]

I know Nichole is gonna meet up with Bobby on this Saturday, but the FUPA Team has been going over logistics. Tables, tents, food and drink options etc. You do not want to miss this. Good times :thumbsup:

[MADtanks]

Oh ill absolutely be there bro!

[BfishLpond78]

I'll bring my meat....

[MADtanks]

:hammer:

[BfishLpond78]

You know you want it...

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[MADtanks]

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[JerSaint]

+1 :thumbsup:

[ScoobaSteveCT]

I would definitely go - My wife makes a pretty amazing buffalo chicken dip!