@MN Fisher yeah, I can't risk a backordered item. For every package I get from them I have to pay FedEx 50.00 euros (about $ 60.00) just for handling the customs stuff (apart from the shipping charge itself, which is about $ 40.00), and they I gotta pay 23% sales tax on the order total. In fact I don't think they have the whole backorder thing for international orders for that exact reason.

 

Believe it or not, if the order is big enough and for certain items, it's still cheaper than buying those particular items from a local shop. And some things just doesn't have a distributor in Europe yet, like the Reaction Innovations stuff.

 

@Boomstick I've had to go and check my wishlist to replace the stuff that sold out in the meantime, and I'll do it on Friday morning again. You know there's a rush when they're out of green pumpkin Smallie Beavers ?

5 minutes ago, JohnFromLisbon said:

and they I gotta pay 23% sales tax on the order total.

Gotta love VAT - my sister-in-law always complained about that (she lived in London).

 

6 minutes ago, JohnFromLisbon said:

For every package I get from them I have to pay FedEx 50.00 euros (about $ 60.00) just for handling the customs stuff (apart from the shipping charge itself, which is about $ 40.00)

(stares) I knew shipping across The Pond was more expensive...but that's just unreal.

@JohnFromLisbon Wow, so you better at least make sure you stock up to get your money's worth.

52 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Wife made a suggestion - maybe a weekend afternoon occasionally - that way John doesn't have to stay up until OMG-AM to participate...maybe even con Tim Kelly to join in too.

 

I'd be game for a weekend, maybe alternate days a little so everybody gets a chance to make at least a few. How would 12/5 work for everybody?

 

53 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Otherwise, I'm open to anytime - being retired DOES have it's benefits.

Right now - 3-days, 14-hours to X-Time...only one item on my list would be back-ordered.

I don't think I have anything on my list that is backordered, but there are a number of items I gave up on trying to purchase on Black Friday due to being backordered and unavailable for purchase at this time, but that's far from the majority.

55 minutes ago, Boomstick said:

I'd be game for a weekend, maybe alternate days a little so everybody gets a chance to make at least a few. How would 12/5 work for everybody?

I'm clear for that - long as it's after about 9am CDT, anytime is good for me.

12/5 could work. I typically work till 4 pm central so after 5 I would be free

Weekends afternoons are harder for me to commit to but changing things up to give more people a chance seems like a good idea. Send me the invitation and I'll join in if I can.

12/5 should work for myself as well. Whatever day .. hopefully can chime in. 
Thanks again!

I thought this was a conference call about zoom worms........

 

On 11/24/2020 at 6:24 AM, JohnFromLisbon said:

@MN Fisher yeah, I can't risk a backordered item. For every package I get from them I have to pay FedEx 50.00 euros (about $ 60.00) just for handling the customs stuff (apart from the shipping charge itself, which is about $ 40.00), and they I gotta pay 23% sales tax on the order total. In fact I don't think they have the whole backorder thing for international orders for that exact reason.

That is BRUTAL

19 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

I thought this was a conference call about zoom worms........

 

At some points yes it was ????? happy Thanksgiving yall

Hey guys,

 

I haven't sent out the invite yet but I am still planning for 12/5. I hope to setup the call later.

Just now, Boomstick said:

Hey guys,

 

I haven't sent out the invite yet but I am still planning for 12/5. I hope to setup the call later.

(starts doing a Happy-Dance)

Do it, and I'll try to be there. This is a fun idea. 

2 minutes ago, Paul Roberts said:

Do it, and I'll try to be there. This is a fun idea. 

First one was a blast. Join if you can.

34 minutes ago, Paul Roberts said:

Do it, and I'll try to be there. This is a fun idea. 

Now I have to jump on!  Is back-reeling on the agenda?

Just now, J Francho said:

Is back-reeling on the agenda?

(stares)

I would like.one of our topics to be winter time pond fishing and hopefully it will be at a time when I can join again

2 hours ago, kingmotorboat said:

I would like.one of our topics to be winter time pond fishing and hopefully it will be at a time when I can join again

I'm looking at 8pm EST. I believe a few others said later would work for them too.

 

And let's discuss winter fishing the timing is about right, specifically pre-ice because otherwise you'll get something very different than you will up here, which largely involves cutting a hole in the ice and throwing live bait or a spoon down.

Just now, Boomstick said:

I'm looking at 8pm EST. I believe a few others said later would work for them too.

Which would mean that Sir John of Lisbon would have another 'early morning' with us.

 

Works for me though.

11 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Which would mean that Sir John of Lisbon would have another 'early morning' with us.

 

Works for me though.

True, let's try for 7pm.

11 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Which would mean that Sir John of Lisbon would have another 'early morning' with us.

 

Works for me though.

 

It'll do fine for me, it's a Saturday night so I don't have to leave this one earlier. Thanks guys!

12/5 at 8 pm EST?

Works for me. Let us know here when you send the invite so I can watch for the invite.  

3 hours ago, MGF said:

12/5 at 8 pm EST?

Works for me. Let us know here when you send the invite so I can watch for the invite.  

7PM eastern actually - invite was sent yesterday afternoon.