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Big Jim's Big Night
Photo courtesy of Tim Allard

As many of you know, in 2008 Big Jim was diagnosed with Cancer, which started his long uphill battle to kick the crap out of it. I haven't talked with Jim in a while, but have seen him posting here on our site frequently. He seems like he's doing very well, and much of that can be contributed to the huge success of the Big Jim Appreciation Night held at the Lone Star Ranch, where many of you came out to show Jim your support.

Well we're doing it again this year, and would like to provide you all with the opportunity to participate.

Date of event - Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Location - Landsdone Park, Civic Centre, Assembly Hall

Time - 7 p.m. (entry allowed until 8 p.m.)

Purpose - to continue supporting Jim, and raise some cash to help he and his family pay the medical expenses required to beat this thing....and with our help, he WILL beat it!

Ticket cost - $100

This year's event will be hosted by Bob Izumi. (Apparently my application was rejected...but I can't for the life of me understand why.. Laughing

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Since this will be the first night of the Boat/Sportsmen's Show, ticket availability for the general public may be somewhat limited, as many industry folks will be in town to grab up many available seats, so "if you want to attend, get your ticket asap".

Evening Details:
> Hot and cold hors d'oeuvres
> Cash Bar
> Raffles
> Silent and live auctons with GREAT product items (eg. trip to LacBeauchesne with Bob and Jim, signed Sens jerseys, rods/reels, outdoor equipment, non-fishing specific stuff too)
> Goody bags for all attendees
> A "roast" component of Big Jim...this will be worth the price of admission itself!!!

Ticket availability:
Tickets will be available very, very soon in most local tackle retailers, or through Wally Robins for local area tickest sales ONLY.
> E-mail: wally.robins@rogers.com
> Phone: 613-727-9942

More than just a Sportsman's Show, now 4 great shows all at the same time.
> Sportsman's Show
> Women's Show
> Outdoors Show
> Vendor's Village

2010 Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen's Show
February 25-28, 2010 - Landsdowne Park

Once again the Boat & Sportsmen's Show is coming to Landsdowne Park, and I'll be there again shooting the poop with everyone who comes down to visit the Laurentian Marine booth. They are located in booth 531, as usual, and I truly hope to see you all there.

The 2008 Fishhawk Demo boat will again be on display, and is still for sale for anyone interested. It's a great boat, for a great price, and well taken care of...so if you're thinking about purchasing a boat for the 2010 season, this one might just be the one for you. Check it out here.

I look forward to seeing you there!
Cheers.

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