y wife and I just decided on the date when we'll host our second annual "Gathering in the Swamps" rodbuilders gathering on May 2nd and 3rd 2015, which is on Saturday and Sunday. Starting at 9:00 AM and ending at who knows what time PM.

This is an open invitation to anyone from anywhere that wants to come on down for a cràwfish boil on Saturday with all the fixin's like potatoes, sausage, carrots, mushrooms and whatever other critters we can toss into the pot.

If planning on coming please let me know so that I can get an idea of how much food to prepare.

We'll have several demos going on during the day Saturday and on Sunday.

Also, I've received word that Bill and Karry Batson will be there along with New York's own Billy Vivona and hopefully we'll have other company reps coming down. Just waiting on them to say the word that they'll be here.


Lathe demos, wrapping, finishing, grip making, crosswrap other demos, tricks and anything else that may be of interest. Anyone interested in volunteering to do a demo of a technique that you're proficient in would be most welcome. If we could get a list of volunteers ahead of time we could post the demos here.

And of course we'll try to have door prizes and everything I have in stock, if anyone wants to purchase anything, will be on sale at wholesale or below wholesale prices.

We'll keep everyone posted as to any updates we may have. Hope to have a large crowd on hand for a fun filled weekend.

My wife Rachael just made up a list of hotels near our shop in Houma, Louisiana. Address is : 204 Angelle Dr Houma LA 70360


Plantation Inn .76 Miles 985-868-0500
Ramada Inn .92 Miles 985-879-4871
Quality Hotel 1.02 Miles 985-868-5851...
Fairfield Inn 1.23 Miles 985-580-1050
Courtyard 1.41 Miles 985-223-8996
Holiday Inn 1.76 Miles 985-601-4500
Microtel Inn & Suites 1.98 Miles 855-907-0002
Wingate 2.69 Miles 985-872-4436
Hampton Inn 3.11 Miles 985-873-3140
La Quinta Inn 3.11 Miles 985-879-1646
Comfort Inn 3.62 Miles 985-223-8952
Houma Terrebonne Civic Center - Campground in Parking Lot
346 Civic Center Blvd
Houma LA 70360
Campground 20.00 per night water and electricity provided - 2 Miles from shop

Lance

Really looking forward to this, going to be a great weekend. I will do my best to make a complete mess out of as much of your shop as possible, EVA dust and chunks and thread mixed in with crawfish tails and haeads everywhere and empty glasses of hurricanes - can't wait!

Lance can't for it to get here looking forward to it. I am going down to Robertsdale tonight for the LARBS meeting that Alnglers Resource is putting on.Talked to Jim the other day and he said you were going to be there.Look foward to meeting you.

That really sounds like a good time! a Yankee going down amongst the snakes and gators ooooweee! And good food to boot! You guys will have a blast. Good Luck and keep Billy from being hurt by the critters!!!

Ohio Rod Builders

Canton, Ohio

maybe keep the critters from getting hurt from Billy LOL

Bill - willierods.com

I'll be there! Can't wait.

Billy's going to need an alligator hat. The Alligator should sport a hurricane in each paw and be donned with a wizard's hat.



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Gonna try and make this. Sounds like a great time.