Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations PB Conference Silent Auction

Nostalgia has prompted me to tell and retell the naming contest of Lady G’s $ Gill aka Mrs’s G’s $ Gill.

It all started at the First Pond Boss Conference in Atlanta Georgia when I donated a few of my little spin flies for door prizes.
They went over so big that I got literally dozens of requests from attendees to purchase these flies that I told everyone I did not sell flies – only gave them away – that got me in a heap of trouble!

Theo Gallus suggested a fly naming contest:
http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=6465&Number=61616#Post61616



Many suggestions were made for names and Mrs. G selected the $ Gill fly that was named by Eric West, who won a couple of the flies.
I sent Theo a couple and each participant also received a fly.
I was tired of tying that bug!

After the Atlanta conference I donated a few $ Gill flies for the following PB conferences silent auctions.

OK, Fast Forward:
I said I wasn’t going to tie any more of these flies since too much effort for old eyes and shaky fingers but got to reminiscing about the SDSU caps Dave Willis always sent me for my efforts, I decided to donate six more $ Gill flies in Dr. Willis memory with proceeds going to the SDSU Jesse West Foundation.


I have tied up six $ Gill flies for the upcoming Pond Boss Conference.
Ignore the bad tyin’ job – they aren’t presentation quality due to old eyes and shaky bingers, but I am shamelessly promoting them to raise as much money as possible!

Mr. Lusk is going to auction these flies one at a time in order to win each at the highest bid price.

This is PB history guys, so get out your wallets – there ain’t gonna be no more!
Looking forward to seeing my old friends and meeting new ones at the “ice breaker”.
George Glazener

Wow, Can we reserve one or more for online auction, silent bid via private message to Mr. Lusk until a set deadline, to allow all of us who can't make it to the conference to bid?

Thanks George, very kind indeed to remember Dr.Willis and support a good cause.

I second that Canyon! Dr. Willis helped me many times. What a great gesture George and Bob!

Can't believe that contest was 9+ years ago. I still think I should have won!
Georgie, those flies are beautiful. I never used the one you so graceiously sent me. Got it sitting right here on my desk…

Randy...I'll put it to good use!

I want in on the absentee bidding! I have my eye on one of George's flys and Tony's syrup! Come on Bob! Give us guys that can't make it a chance!

Edit: I would happily pay shipping and handling!

Please forgive my intrusion into George's thread...I'm happy to send down a few bottles of syrup for the auction, if it's acceptable to those in charge. Esshup has volunteered to deliver it for me, but I need to get it to him on Monday. Could someone please let me know before then?

Sorry for the hijack, George.

Tony, you got Bob's phone number? If not, LMK and I'll get it for ya via PM. He texts too, and I get a faster response from texts most of the time.

Or call the office first thing Monday Morning. Give me a shout or a text on the cell phone. If I don't pick up, I'll call you back when I'm free.

After the pond consult on Monday afternoon I'll be heading to the hotel in Evansville, but I can make a side trip to meet ya somewhere.

Good idea Scott, Drop me a # and I'll text him in the morning.

Jasonville is not too far from here, depending on what Bob says I'm sure I could shake free and meet you down there. Don't want you traveling out of your way, so I'll come to you if I get the OK.

T, your syrup is exactly in line with the spirit of the auction, and will likely fetch a hefty winning bid. What's more authentically Pond Bossy than one of our favorite family members homemade maple syrup or hand tied flies from George? Maybe a bottle of syrup with a Geo fly inside? Surely would double the value!

No hi-jack Tony!
This thread is intended to stir up some enthusiasm for the Silent Auction – proceeds going to an GOOD cause!
Most, if not all items that are put up for auction are from vendors – I think it’s cool to have some items from forum members.

Just think, ten years from now you will be saying...”I can’t believe its been 10 years since I put up my prized maple syrup up for silent auction at PondBoss VI Conference at Dallas".

Best,
George

Tony, you've got a PM

Tony, I'm gonna publicly throw this out there.

As a light usage syrup guy, which syrup should I bid on? I just got a phone call saying they're on their way to TX.

Al...waffles at your place this Spring!

Looks like a medium syrup on that waffle to me, but I am not a pro.

I'll tell you what...everyone who runs into Scott at the conference needs to give that guy a pat on the back. He's completely fearless.

We met up early this afternoon, driving on roads that at times, induced that dreaded white knuckle syndrome...some serious slick spots out there, and he was headed into the worst of it, loaded down and pulling a trailer. Headed for a pond consultation in a location that I HOPE was not too far off the beaten path. Stay safe esshup.

Al, the light stuff is mild and smooth, good for pancakes and French toast. The dark syrup has a stronger flavor, not as sweet, and is great for cooking (baked beans...outstanding). Also very good on pancakes or over ice cream.

You could always try the medium grade...a sweet, tasty, good all-around syrup.

Thanks George!

I was thinking it would be awesome in a barbecue sauce!

My boss says we're officially bidding on the light syrup. Thanks.

You PB guys better hit a ATM before the conference, because I'm gonna bid like a gangster wanting a bottle of Cristal. Just sayin'.

Tony, thanks again for offering up the syrup. I'll thank George too, as I'm holding all 6 $ Gill flies in my chubby little hands as we speak. I "may" bid on a couple of those also. "May", as in I've been told not to come home without flies and syrup. I don't think she was kidding.

Scott should be at the hotel by now. I just talked to him, and it has indeed been a rough drive down.

Sure, I'm game.

It probably would be.

A couple quick thoughts... this year we also tapped black walnut trees. And while the walnut sap is collected separately from the maple, stored, and (hopefully) boiled and bottled separately, there is always the remote possibility of contamination. And if someone is allergic to tree nuts...well, you get the idea. Also, syrup does not have to be refrigerated until opened. If you want to store it for an extended interval, toss it in the freezer...it will thicken but will not freeze.

Tony, is there a way to have this shipped (when I outbid Al)?
Airlines would get real nasty if I tried to bring that on board...

If you are lucky enough to snag one of those babies, just stop by the front desk at the hotel and they should be able to arrange shipping for you.

When we ship the stuff we use either USPS or UPS. USPS hates to ship liquids, or so they tell me, but to be honest I never volunteer what's in the box. Wicked of me, I know. Wrap it in plastic, pad it like your life depended on it, and away it goes. So far so good...no breakage yet.

Did anyone ever find out about absentee bidding? I see George has signed those flies.......