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Title: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Mark Sarsfield on April 21, 2008, 05:09:59 PM
Rick,

  What is the Plan of the Day (P.O.D.) for 10 May?  What time would you like everyone to be there?  I plan on measuring and photographing the radar sets for an SHIV modder while I'm there.

  Thanks.
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Rick on April 23, 2008, 12:16:02 PM
I would like to clairivy.  Reunion week is May 6-10.  the banquit is on the 9 I believe it started at 7:30 last year.  The memorial service is on May 10 at 11:00.  I do not have many more details beyond that.  Ed (drac) Kaminskas heads this thing up.   He can be reached at edwin.kaminskas@sbcglobal.net

I hope this helps out. 

PS.  with all of the activities I have scheduled this month.  I plan on moving in.   OUI....
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Mark Sarsfield on April 23, 2008, 03:32:05 PM
I emailed him.  I'll post his reply in the Yahoo! group forum.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Travis McLain on May 01, 2008, 11:07:49 PM
Rick, I got the picture in the mail today so it should be ther next week on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Mark Sarsfield on May 02, 2008, 09:00:34 AM
I didn't post Ed's reply, because it was open-ended, but I copied Correy into the discussion and maybe Rick, too.  Anyway, Correy's opinion is that the reenactors should only show up on Saturday and let the veterans enjoy their dinner in peace on Friday without a bunch of guys badgering them.  I think that it's probably a good idea.  I need a lift to the boat on the 10th, but I haven't heard from anyone, whether they are going or not.

Mark S.
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Rick on May 02, 2008, 03:23:49 PM
Mark brought up a really good point on the dinner.  I think a representative or two uld still be good.  We need help getting the 50/50 raffle and the auction manned.  This may be an opertunity to participate without being intrusive.   I also want to point out that we will have the memorial service on May 10 at 1100.   

Rick
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Rick on May 02, 2008, 04:13:57 PM
Good news, Tulsa Channel 8 has asked me to do an interview on monday for the reunion.  I will be in tulsa at 08:30.  I am told it will air sometime after 0900.   This will be free press. 

Tune in and watch the Park Manager make a fool of himself.   :2funny:
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: JohnG on May 02, 2008, 04:53:09 PM
I've got the blank tape and ready to push the record button.  ;D
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Travis McLain on May 02, 2008, 06:00:58 PM
That is great Rick!! Do not forget to mention that the Silent Service sank more Japanese ships than the Army air corps Marine air corps and the Navy's surface ships combined, That is a big thing no one knows. And of course dont forget to mention Batfish's awesome record.
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: MWALLEN on May 02, 2008, 10:16:50 PM
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And of course dont forget to mention Batfish's awesome record.

Make a pitch for volunteers...and be sure to mention the website if they don't.
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Mark Sarsfield on May 05, 2008, 09:40:37 AM
I'm already at work, but let us know how it went.

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Mark brought up a really good point on the dinner.  I think a representative or two uld still be good.  We need help getting the 50/50 raffle and the auction manned.  This may be an opertunity to participate without being intrusive.   I also want to point out that we will have the memorial service on May 10 at 1100.   

I'll post this info in our Yahoo! group to see if one or two guys are available on Friday night.  I haven't seen anyone commit to Saturday, yet.  My only way down there will be to hitch a ride with someone.
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: JohnG on May 05, 2008, 10:51:26 AM
I seen the interview just now on TV. Man that was awesome. The cool part was that they didn't seem to rush or anything like they do with some of the other groups/acts/etc. Very cool!  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: MWALLEN on May 05, 2008, 12:18:33 PM
Are they going to rebroadcast tonight?  I don't get home until 6...so maybe the 6 or 10 pm news cast?  Maybe on their website???
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: MWALLEN on May 05, 2008, 12:21:47 PM
Just check the KTUL website (www.ktul.com) and there was nothing yet...may take a while.
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Mark Sarsfield on May 05, 2008, 12:26:10 PM
No... the poll blaming Bush for the "bad" economy was more important to them... even though unemployment is low, the DOW is above 13,000 again, and only 0.5% of homes are being foreclosed on.


 
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Travis McLain on May 05, 2008, 04:00:51 PM
When someone finds it on channel 8's website post it here to let us know please. :)
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: JohnG on May 06, 2008, 02:38:43 AM
Sorry guys, I don't think that they are going to put it online. They don't do that for any story, thats people that pull it off their T-VO  or run TV through their computers. This is the only thing mentioned about the Batfish as well with all the other days stories:

http://cfc.ktul.com/ktul/getmore.cfm?style=seenon&id=753 (http://cfc.ktul.com/ktul/getmore.cfm?style=seenon&id=753)

But you could call and get a transcript if you really wanted to see it and post it on You Tube yourself.
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Rick on May 06, 2008, 09:16:32 AM
I am going to put the word out.   a couple of the vets watched.  Maybe one of the recorded it.   I will try and get a copy.  I have been getting good reprots on all fronts....
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Mark Sarsfield on May 06, 2008, 03:37:32 PM
Slight change of plans for the better... my car won't be worked on until next week.  So, I will definitely be down at the boat this Saturday.
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Rick on May 07, 2008, 01:34:20 PM
cool.  The memorial service starts at 11:00. 
Title: Re: Batfish Reunion Details - 10 May
Post by: Mark Sarsfield on May 09, 2008, 09:50:13 AM
I'll be down to the boat around 10:00 a.m.  I want to hook up the speaker wire to the con. reproducer before the ceremony in lieu of the Memorial Weekend event.