Post by: Skillet on March 05, 2020, 08:21:08 PM
As much as I don't want to, I'm going to suspend this group buy for a few weeks at least. The level of uncertainty with my traveling back and forth from AK, and within WA state while I am there, is too high over these next few weeks. I will send a text to each of you who ordered tonight to see if you still want me to hold on to your order for when I am able to make it back down. I am attempting to reschedule some commitments I have to allow for a potential Washington speed run sometime before my July king opener up here.
Thanks everybody for your continued support and understanding. The reaction to the virus has been far more dramatic than I thought it would ever be, and I'm trying to make the best decisions I can for both my loyal customers and my own business.
I'll be sending the texts out tonight to check in on everybody who still has orders with me.
Thank you,
Chris Hanson
Hey folks, I'm going to be in WA for a few weeks in late March/Early April and would like to offer up one more group buy before I get real scarce for the summer. I'm sold out of a few things so the offering isn't as extensive as my last buy, but hoping this should keep most folks covered until I can get back and fire up another frozen fish group buy next winter. I do have a very limited new item I got from a customer up here that I can sell cheap this time around - Cooked Dungeness Crab Clusters from Alaska - see details below.
We'll be doing the orders and drop-offs a little differently. The first, most important change is I can't confirm an order unless I get a cell phone number to contact you on. Communicating through the site is great, but when push comes to shove I need a better way to stay in contact with you. My cell is 206-579-6715. Feel free to send me your order via text if you like. If you order on the site, I'll PM you for your cell. Easy deal. If someone is uncomfortable with this, or doesn't have a cell, please let me know and we'll see if we can work something else out.
The second change is that the following locations will be the designated drop off points. I will update this with dates, times and additional locations as soon as I get my schedule figured out, so we all know before the sale is final. I think this will be better for everybody. You won't have to wait until the last minute to find out where to meet me, and I won't have to make a bunch of smaller stops to cover everybody - or drive right by one. If the locations below could be improved upon, let me know - I don't mind changing them up early, but as people order I want them to know where to go before they commit to buying.
Locations:
Spokane Valley - Albertsons on Highway 27 on North side of lot
Spokane North - Safeway parking lot on Francis and Monroe, just east of the Fuel Station
Moses Lake - Walgreen's parking lot on Stratford and E Broadway
Ellensburg - NW Corner of Super 1 Foods parking lot
Tri Cities - HAPO Center parking lot (formerly the TRAC)
Yakima - Burger King on East Yakima Ave off I-82
Issaquah - T Mobile parking lot on 12th and NW Sammamish
Bellevue - Safeway on 150th Ave and I-90, north side of lot
Bothell - Chevron parking lot on NE 195th St and North Creek Parkway
Marysville - Haggen parking lot in Plaza 88 on 88th (we've outgrown the Buzz Inn, fellas!)
Burlington - McDonald's parking lot off the freeway
Bellingham - Fred Meyer Fuel Center parking lot on Lakeway Drive and I-5
North Seattle - Northgate mall parking lot by the Key Bank on NE Northgate Way ad 5th Ave NE
South Seattle - Southcenter Hampton Inn on S 156th and West Valley Highway
Auburn - Subway parking lot, 15th and W Valley Hwy
Graham - Safeway parking lot, SE corner
Fife - Sportco Parking lot
Olympia - Martin Way Park and Ride off Martin Way and I-5
Chehalis - Love's TravelStop parking lot on Rush Rd
Longview - Coweeman Park and Ride off of 432 by Dick Hannah toyota
Vancouver - Henderson and Daughter Windows parking lot (just north of Chucks Produce on Hwy 99 and NE 117th St)
Spot Prawn Tails, IQF
As before, I have some Individually Quick Frozen spot prawn tails for sale. They're running a bit bigger this year than last year on average. Going to do them by the
*I've only got 300# left as of right now, and have a few commercial customers that are still calling me for a case here and there. As soon as I've sold out on these I'll post up a notice
4lb bag = $55
50# case = $650
Ocean Troll Chum Salmon, FAS carcass
Really nice ocean chum salmon, Frozen At Sea. Headed and gutted, fish carcass sizes range from 3.5# to just under 10#. Treated exactly the same as my kings and coho - pressure bled, frozen immediately and glazed. I catch a few of these every year while king and coho fishing, and have a small amount I haven't yet sold. Chum have gotten a bad rap over the years, but these dime-bright ocean fish will impress. I'm offering these up here because I think there's probably a group of folks that want to put a big smoker load project together, or maybe some folks that just want to try them on the grill. I've pickled them with great results as well.
The FAS Chum is priced at $4.50/# by the fish, $4/# for 50# and up.
Black Cod / Sablefish
Product of my co-op in Sitka. As mentioned in some posts below, Sablefish are very rich. They have a high fat content and it is a super tasty fish. These are deep water fish, hook-and-line caught out of anywhere from 1200 to 5000'+ feet deep.
These portions are pin-bone-out, skin-on, 5-7 oz portions in a vacuum pack. I'm offering these by the pound or by the case.
Sablefish vacpac portions, PBO, skin on, 5-7oz = $15.00/#, or $140 for a 10# box (contains about 25 portions).
Halibut
A product of my co-op in Sitka. There's a fair chance some of the halibut I caught this year ended up in these vac-pac portions. These are cut a bit bigger than the sablefish at 7-9 oz's per vacpac portion. North Pacific hook and line caught halibut, processed in Sitka close to the grounds. No skin, no bones - easy meal prep!
Halibut vacpac portions, skin off, 7-9oz = $18/#, or $170 for a 10# box.
Albacore Loins
I'm pretty excited about this one - the Cooperative is letting me have a shot at the FAS albacore loin stock. A bit of information regarding these loins-
Albacore is landed in Washington one of three ways - fresh, brine frozen, and Frozen At Sea. Fresh is self-explanatory, but the frozen types are quite different. Brine frozen fish are caught, bled and then tossed into a super salt saturated liquid brine tank that is chilled down to -10 degrees F. These fish are destined for the canners. Our FAS fish are caught primarily on jigs, bled and then hung by the tail in the blast freezer. This creates a ram-rod straight fish. They are then offloaded to a processor who actually bandsaws the fish while frozen into lengthwise quarters, then literally grinds off the skin and backbone! The full sized, clean loin is then vacuum packed frozen - so they never thaw out from the first freezing. This makes a huge difference in the quality of a delicate meat like albacore. These loins have not been available to us members for two years, so getting access to them now that we've had a good tuna year is pretty neat.
Washington Albacore loins, vacpac = $11.25/#, or $230 for a 22# box
Smoked Coho gift pack, 1# portion
I went to a different smoked fish processor this year, and the packaging is a little less fancy - but I get to pass a bit of savings on to you folks that way. This is your standard 1# coho filet, smoked and packed in a foil pouch. Multi-year shelf life, great to send as a gift. Next year I'll have my own box made for it, but this year it's a standard gift box and the price reflects that. This is a
Smoked Coho gift pack, 1# portion = $22 each, 2 for $40.
Ocean Troll Coho Portions
Another Cooperative product, and something I may have supplied product to produce. These are 5-7 oz, skin-on, pin bone out, vacpac coho portions. Easy meal to deal with, and these portions are great for those smaller meals. All hook and line, no nets. You know the deal!
Ocean Troll Coho Portions = $12.50/#, $115 for a 10# box.
Alaskan Dungeness Crab Cooked Clusters
SOLD OUT
A new offering, I am helping a customer of mine clean out his cold storage. These clusters are from 2018, so they are discounted to make room for the 2019 stock. So if you’re willing to take a flyer on a great price on cooked crab clusters, jump on it fast. I’ve only got three 25# cases. I’m selling in 5# lots, or whole 25# case.
SOLD OUTDungeness Crab Clusters, cooked and frozen, $40 for 5 lb bag, or $175 for a 25# case S (If we decide we like this and want to keep doing it in future buys, I’ll need to raise the price quite a bit. This is a one-time buy at these prices, just an FYI).
Thanks again for the interest and spurring me into doing another group buy before I get serious about the boat work to get ready for the next salmon season. They're swimming our way right now... I can smell em! :chuckle:
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 05, 2020, 08:33:49 PM
Post by: cem3434 on March 05, 2020, 09:03:20 PM
Post by: Skillet on March 05, 2020, 09:07:21 PM
When are you going to be in Graham? I think I still need to get that salmon from you!You sure do, and excited to see what you do with them.
I don't have the dates set yet. Once I get a ballpark date range set up we'll chat and make sure I don't miss you :tup:
Post by: storyteller on March 05, 2020, 10:11:35 PM
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Post by: h20hunter on March 06, 2020, 06:34:25 AM
Post by: Fungunnin on March 06, 2020, 07:08:03 AM
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Post by: lastmk8 on March 06, 2020, 07:10:28 AM
Great news on Buy #5 Chris. And just think, some of us may have been starting to run low and wondering what the heck we would do until next winter. I don't see a Kitsap Peninsula location for this one, yet I do understand your delivery schedule and route, I'm sure I'll find a place to meet you along the path. I'm placing my order right now, but I believe I'll add to it in a couple hours, I have a couple buddy's that have had "your fish in their mouth" and they are fans now as well.
I'll jump into the following:
2 BX of Halibut @ $340
3 BX of Black Cod @ $420
5 BG of Spot Prawns @ $275
1 BX Coho Portions @ $115
2 BG Dungeness Crab Clusters @ $80
1 BX Dungeness Crab Clusters @ &175
Total @ $1405
That's all I have for now, one more potential update, if so it will be soon.
Thanks again for this service Chris, we all appreciate it more than our taste buds can say!!!!
Post by: Caseknife on March 06, 2020, 07:17:01 AM
Tom
PS, my wife says I can buy your fish any time!
Post by: elkaholic123 on March 06, 2020, 07:30:37 AM
Post by: Wingin it on March 06, 2020, 07:57:33 AM
Chris's product is very good and those who haven't tried it won't be disappointed. Buy with confidence.
Post by: Machias on March 06, 2020, 08:00:14 AM
I'll text you my order! Did I mention :whoo:
Post by: Buckmark on March 06, 2020, 08:23:08 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 06, 2020, 09:58:05 AM
I will also take a 10# box of halibut @170
If any of you all are on the fence just do it! Some of the best fish I have ever ate. Super well cared for and you wont find a better guy to deal with.
Post by: Bluemoon on March 06, 2020, 10:10:00 AM
Post by: Katmai Guy on March 06, 2020, 10:48:46 AM
Post by: WSU on March 06, 2020, 10:48:59 AM
Post by: lastmk8 on March 06, 2020, 11:59:54 AM
I will take a 22# box of tuna @230
I will also take a 10# box of halibut @170
If any of you all are on the fence just do it! Some of the best fish I have ever ate. Super well cared for and you wont find a better guy to deal with.
:yeah: for sure, for sure :yeah:
Post by: Skillet on March 06, 2020, 12:34:10 PM
Mention seen, going to have to pass on this one. Will catch the next one. Thanks
Roger that :tup:
For anybody who doesn't want to be spammed by me when I post up one of these buys, let me know and I'll immediately take you off the list (I ask a mod to do it for me, since for some reason the @ feature doesn't work for us regular folks).
Post by: Skillet on March 06, 2020, 12:39:11 PM
**UPDATED,...again**
Great news on Buy #5 Chris. And just think, some of us may have been starting to run low and wondering what the heck we would do until next winter. I don't see a Kitsap Peninsula location for this one, yet I do understand your delivery schedule and route, I'm sure I'll find a place to meet you along the path. I'm placing my order right now, but I believe I'll add to it in a couple hours, I have a couple buddy's that have had "your fish in their mouth" and they are fans now as well.
I'll jump into the following:
2 BX of Halibut @ $340
2 BX of Black Cod @ $280
3 BG of Spot Prawns @ $165
1 BX Coho Portions @ $115
2 BG Dungeness Crab Clusters @ $80
Total @ $980
That's all I have for now, one more potential update, if so it will be soon.
Thanks again for this service Chris, we all appreciate it more than our taste buds can say!!!!
I completely forgot about the ferry runs - those were great 30 minute nap opportunities on the last go 'round. :chuckle:
Would that same Walmart in Poulsbo work for you?
Post by: brokentrail on March 06, 2020, 01:07:46 PM
Post by: Skillet on March 06, 2020, 01:31:17 PM
Post by: lastmk8 on March 06, 2020, 01:46:37 PM
**UPDATED,...again**
Great news on Buy #5 Chris. And just think, some of us may have been starting to run low and wondering what the heck we would do until next winter. I don't see a Kitsap Peninsula location for this one, yet I do understand your delivery schedule and route, I'm sure I'll find a place to meet you along the path. I'm placing my order right now, but I believe I'll add to it in a couple hours, I have a couple buddy's that have had "your fish in their mouth" and they are fans now as well.
I'll jump into the following:
2 BX of Halibut @ $340
2 BX of Black Cod @ $280
3 BG of Spot Prawns @ $165
1 BX Coho Portions @ $115
2 BG Dungeness Crab Clusters @ $80
Total @ $980
That's all I have for now, one more potential update, if so it will be soon.
Thanks again for this service Chris, we all appreciate it more than our taste buds can say!!!!
I completely forgot about the ferry runs - those were great 30 minute nap opportunities on the last go 'round. :chuckle:
Would that same Walmart in Poulsbo work for you?
Chris, yes that Walmart will work, but if I end up being the only Kitsap order, you might drive right by my house if you take the Kingston Ferry. Will update you on that later. I did just update my order, it should be the last one. But we are buying a pretty good size chunk this time. Thanks again, will be in touch.
Post by: Whitpirate on March 06, 2020, 02:00:16 PM
5# of black cod please
Looking forward to more prawns and sable.
Usual and accustomed willingness to meet you where you need.
Post by: Skillet on March 06, 2020, 02:06:12 PM
I need 8# of prawnsAppreciate that sir. And how about I get you handled in one shot this time. :chuckle:
5# of black cod please
Looking forward to more prawns and sable.
Usual and accustomed willingness to meet you where you need.
Post by: Skillet on March 06, 2020, 02:09:58 PM
I completely forgot about the ferry runs - those were great 30 minute nap opportunities on the last go 'round. :chuckle:
Would that same Walmart in Poulsbo work for you?
Chris, yes that Walmart will work, but if I end up being the only Kitsap order, you might drive right by my house if you take the Kingston Ferry. Will update you on that later. I did just update my order, it should be the last one. But we are buying a pretty good size chunk this time. Thanks again, will be in touch.
Happy to make a quick stop enroute as long as it doesn't delay me downstream :tup: I like to chat with you guys though, so a quick stop is usually a long stop :chuckle:
Post by: Machias on March 06, 2020, 02:47:57 PM
Post by: Skillet on March 06, 2020, 03:00:24 PM
I'll text you as well, but I'd like a 4 lb bag of prawns for $55 and 100 lbs of Ocean Troll Chum Salmon at $4 a pound, $400, for a total of $455.
Gotcha Fred!
Post by: woodswalker on March 06, 2020, 03:44:05 PM
2-Bags Dungeness clusters $80
1-Bag Spot Prawns $55
2#- Halibut $36
2- Coho gift packs $40
total $211
will text you my phone
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on March 06, 2020, 03:49:22 PM
Post by: sylvester on March 06, 2020, 04:15:48 PM
Post by: Skillet on March 06, 2020, 05:14:08 PM
Got a order in, skillet has offered to come to the Safeway in Leavenworth if anyone over here was looking for a closer pickup.
That's right. Going to add a HWY 2 leg to one end of the E WA run. Leavenworth and Wenatchee are going to be added to the list of stops.
:tup:
Post by: Skillet on March 06, 2020, 06:34:47 PM
Post by: Dan-o on March 06, 2020, 06:43:10 PM
And if anyone changes their mind on a 25# dungenous, I will take it.
Thanks!
Post by: Dan-o on March 06, 2020, 06:48:09 PM
Dungeness Crab is sold out -
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Post by: RB on March 06, 2020, 07:19:53 PM
RB
Post by: Skillet on March 06, 2020, 07:21:56 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on March 07, 2020, 04:58:54 AM
I would like to add a 10# box of Sablefish.
Thank you
Post by: Skillet on March 07, 2020, 12:01:43 PM
Post by: grimace on March 07, 2020, 01:22:37 PM
4lb prawns
1 box of halibut
5lbs albacore
Thank you !
Post by: Skillet on March 07, 2020, 01:27:53 PM
Text sent yesterday.
4lb prawns
1 box of halibut
5lbs albacore
Thank you !
I got your order logged in grimace, thanks! Would you mind trying to text me again? I didn't receive one from you yesterday.
Thanks! 206-579-6715
Post by: grimace on March 07, 2020, 01:43:04 PM
Post by: cem3434 on March 07, 2020, 02:04:46 PM
And if anyone changes their mind on a 25# dungenous, I will take it.
Thanks!
:yeah: I'd be interest too in some dungie if anyone bails.
Post by: fisheral87 on March 07, 2020, 02:10:03 PM
Post by: Skillet on March 07, 2020, 02:32:35 PM
What is the portion size for the coho?
Coho portions are 5-7oz. They are skin-on, pin bone out.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 07, 2020, 05:11:16 PM
I'll take 10 lbs of tuna.
I will text you my cell number shortly. I am pretty sure you have my wife's number from December too. Hopefully I won't be in the hospital this time around.
Gary
Post by: 92xj on March 07, 2020, 05:23:44 PM
2 10 lbs boxes Halibut - $340
10 lbs albacore loins - $112.50
1 4lb bag prawns - $55
Thanks again!
Post by: Skillet on March 07, 2020, 05:29:01 PM
Post by: jamesfromseattle on March 07, 2020, 08:17:52 PM
Do you know when you’ll have your dates finalized? I’m definitely interested in getting in on this buy, but I’ve got a couple trips planned late March and early April.
I’ve got some anxiety about the current state of my freezer and would love to top it off.
Post by: Skillet on March 07, 2020, 08:34:07 PM
We might have be able to see if someone will hold it for you to pick up at a slightly later date?
Post by: Fungunnin on March 08, 2020, 04:42:23 PM
Skillet,If you are in Seattle I'd be happy to hold product for you. I have access to a commercial walk in freezer in Seattle.
Do you know when you’ll have your dates finalized? I’m definitely interested in getting in on this buy, but I’ve got a couple trips planned late March and early April.
I’ve got some anxiety about the current state of my freezer and would love to top it off.
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Post by: jamesfromseattle on March 08, 2020, 08:55:07 PM
Jackelope was kind enough to offer to grab the fish for me if I’m out of town.
Although if Fungunnin is also on your route and is able to hold it, that would work perfect for me. @Fungunnin, the longest I’ll be out of town this month is three days at a time—but in all likelihood I’m only going to be gone for a day or two at a time. Would that be ok with you to possibly hold it for up to 3 days? If you’re still at the same spot as last year (I got some tuna from you), I drive by there every day and that would avoid Jackelope having to make space in his freezer for me.
@skillet, Can I please get the following:
A 10# box of coho.
A 10# box of halibut.
A 4# bag of spot prawns.
Post by: fisheral87 on March 09, 2020, 09:01:58 AM
My order is in the image below, please let me know if you have issues seeing it.
Alex
Post by: Skillet on March 09, 2020, 09:31:13 AM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 10, 2020, 09:00:28 AM
Numbers bumped a bit:
'But - 3 boxes
Crab - 5lb
Shrimp - 8lb
Smoke Coho - (1) 2pk
Chum - 1 fish
Coho - 2 boxes
I'm at $894.50 (assuming 5lb Chum) - let me know if that's off. This will probably climb again in a bit.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 10, 2020, 05:51:41 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 10, 2020, 05:55:23 PM
Cut loin into steaks around 3/8”
Dip in flour “seasoned” if you like
Dip in 2 cups milk 2 egg wash
Dip in Panko “can be regular bread crumbs” Panko is just better crunch.
Into the oil 325 for a few mins until internal hits 170
Boom! Dinner of champions lol
Post by: Skillet on March 10, 2020, 07:26:49 PM
That looks so good. You do any dipping sauces?
Post by: h20hunter on March 10, 2020, 07:44:16 PM
50 pounds coho please.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 10, 2020, 07:47:42 PM
Post by: Angry Perch on March 11, 2020, 09:36:12 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 11, 2020, 12:54:36 PM
Post by: Fungunnin on March 12, 2020, 06:09:52 AM
I'm pretty sure I can hold that at home for you otherwise I'll hold it at the shop. Let me know if you need help.
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Post by: Onewhohikes on March 12, 2020, 08:54:50 AM
Post by: Fungunnin on March 12, 2020, 08:57:32 AM
Why last buy?Last buy for awhile because he headed back up north to go fishing
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Post by: Skillet on March 12, 2020, 10:13:32 AM
Why last buy?Last buy for awhile because he headed back up north to go fishing
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:yeah:. I didn't say "last buy until next winter" because there is an outside chance I might be able to do a fresh salmon buy in August. :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on March 12, 2020, 10:37:44 AM
All I heard was I guarantee that I will continue to work my A off and REGULARLY provide fresh products, in a wide variety, often as well as providing statewide delivery at no extra charge.
Works for me. :tup:
Post by: Woodchuck on March 12, 2020, 10:55:22 AM
Blah blah blah...:yeah: That's what I heard.
All I heard was I guarantee that I will continue to work my A off and REGULARLY provide fresh products, in a wide variety, often as well as providing statewide delivery at no extra charge.
Works for me. :tup:
Post by: Skillet on March 12, 2020, 11:02:38 AM
I’ve been reading a bit of the Corona Virus thread and feel like I need to share my plans for minimizing the risk of transmission to both myself and the rest of you. I am open to all ideas as this develops, up to and including cancelling this group buy if the majority of folks think that would be the best idea. I don’t make much on these Group Buys, it’s more of a fun way for me to help people access high quality fish at good prices and say “thank you” to the HuntWa folks for helping me get my retail business off the ground.
My plan to minimize risk of Covid transmission as of now:
Minimize physical contact – no handshakes, etc.
I will be wearing a fresh set of latex gloves at each stop.
I will be using Clorox wipes to wipe down the back of my truck and freezers after each stop.
Ask for electronic payment via PayPal “friends and family” when possible.
If electronic payment isn’t an option, then a check will be best. Handling cash is not something I want to do, but if that’s how you roll please bring exact change. I don’t really want to be handing change back to one of you that was just in someone else’s possession.
Minimize the time at each stop. I do really enjoy meeting and chatting with you all, but I think this time around we’ll keep it very short. Hopefully next time we get to make up for it.
Obviously, if you feel sick for the love of God let me know and we’ll figure something out. Please be prepared for the chance that I get sick as well and need to cancel this Group Buy.
If you want to cancel your order before I close the ordering period on Saturday evening, no problem at all. Just shoot me a text and I’ll confirm it back.
Does this seem reasonable? Open to suggestions.
Thanks!
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 12, 2020, 11:04:33 AM
Thanks Chris
EDIT: Happy to act as a distributor to help you limit exposure if needed.
Post by: Ridgeratt on March 12, 2020, 11:12:20 AM
I think the only person who has a dog in this fight is YOU! The rest of us will have to just abided by your decision.
You are chancing your lively hood if you get sick..
Post by: 92xj on March 12, 2020, 11:16:11 AM
I'm ok for whatever you decide.
Can send electronic funds whenever.
I'm trying to convince the majority of my community that the only way to prevent them from getting the corona is to cover their heads in plastic bags. Should take care of the problem pretty quick.
Keep us posted on what you decided..
Post by: Buckmark on March 12, 2020, 11:20:55 AM
Do whats best for you Chris..
Post by: Skillet on March 12, 2020, 11:21:25 AM
Post by: Skillet on March 12, 2020, 11:22:26 AM
No handshakes, got it. But big ol sloppy kisses are still ok :chuckle:
Do whats best for you Chris..
:yike:
Looks like I'm sold out of whatever you ordered, buckmark! :chuckle:
Post by: lastmk8 on March 12, 2020, 12:07:35 PM
I know some of you are in more remote places, but it is starting to get quite real around populated areas. As much as we all Love your Fish Chris, you can't hazard yourself or your livelihood. This is great because you and us put the time into planning this buy, delivery and awesome exchange of money, fish and story's.
So to end my "word of caution" keep up the planning, just now make sure your plan includes how you would shut this one down if you need to or were forced to. In the end we will understand, and we will still all be your buddy and dream about the next opportunity to get our hands on your great product. Stay safe buddy and keep an eye on the news, as I said, there is more to come on this issue.
Post by: cem3434 on March 12, 2020, 05:44:29 PM
Post by: Dan-o on March 12, 2020, 06:30:06 PM
No handshakes, got it. But big ol sloppy kisses are still ok :chuckle:
Do whats best for you Chris..
:yike:
Looks like I'm sold out of whatever you ordered, buckmark! :chuckle:
:chuckle:
I'm still in.
Post by: fisheral87 on March 12, 2020, 08:17:15 PM
I think I messed up my quantity calc on the last round, prices were good.
| Row Labels Sum of Total_Weight Sum of Extended_Price Albacore 14 157.50 Black Cod 3 45.00 Coho 16 305.00 Halibut 40 1020.00 Spot Prawns 16 165.00 Grand Total 89 1692.50 |
Thank you,
Alex
Post by: h20hunter on March 12, 2020, 08:19:20 PM
Post by: fisheral87 on March 12, 2020, 08:30:34 PM
I'm looking forward to this but willing to do what it takes to support you Chris and everyone else. Whatever you decide, I don't see my order changing barring some significant financial hardship. I think everyone is aware of the challenges.
Electronic payments are good for me. Gloves are a great idea, I'll have my own.
Thank you,
Al
Post by: Onewhohikes on March 13, 2020, 05:16:46 AM
Post by: jamesfromseattle on March 13, 2020, 09:18:47 AM
All reasonable concerns regarding coronavirus. Electronic payment and no handshakes seem like a good solution based on what we currently know. Voluntarily backing out if you're a buyer with symptoms also seems like a no brainier. If buyers find themselves sick at the last minute, then perhaps somebody else in the neighborhood can pick up for them and either drop it on their doorstep or hold it until they're healthy.
Also, I am very sympathetic to the fact that a lot of small businesses are going to be is rough shape this year, and I think the socially responsible and patriotic thing to do is continue patronizing those businesses (including yours) where it is possible to do so without incurring an unacceptable risk.
I don't know what your responsibilities are to front the money for the fish you're distributing, but if that's part of the gig then I'll make a recommendation. If you have to cancel at the last minute and are stuck with a bunch of product, then perhaps the buyers (especially those of us in businesses where we aren't at risk of furlough) can agree to pay and credit their payment towards a future purchase so you don't end up on the wrong side of a line of credit.
As for me, I'm still in. And I really appreciate the offer @fungunnin, but it looks like all my plans were cancelled so I should be in town and be able to pick up on my own. And if anyone in Central Seattle is sick and can't make pickup, I should be able to drop it on their doorstep for them.
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on March 13, 2020, 11:20:00 AM
In Cordova, the annual spring SERVS (fishing vessal oil spill response training) training has been postponed until fall.
Post by: RB on March 13, 2020, 12:13:30 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 13, 2020, 01:14:38 PM
Post by: Skillet on March 13, 2020, 01:54:34 PM
Been some great input here and I do appreciate everybody's support.
I've decided that based on the information we have right now, I'm going to continue with the Group Buy. I do believe that if we all observe the basic precautions that I've outlined in the post above, we won't infect each other. That, ultimately, is the point of any cautions or restrictions the may be imposed upon us.
There may be some outside factors that do affect the deliveries. Travel restrictions is one. I have a hard time believing that they will shut down the freeways, but it could happen. If it does, we'll have to pull the plug. Being denied access to my cold storage facilities is another. I have been in contact with the owner of one, and he assures me that as long as he's got one person in the ground, I can get my fish. The other, a much larger facility, will only say that they are following CDC guidelines and reserve the right to shut down and with no notice.
All that said, I am going to close orders on Saturday the 14th and get my ducks in a row (setup delivery schedule, etc.). I will not likely pick up the fish until the 25th-ish. On Monday the 23rd, I will text everybody and confirm that I am able to get the fish out and ask that everybody confirm back they are good to go. After that, it will just be a matter of briefly meeting up according to schedule and moving on Corona-free.
If you suspect you might be a carrier in between the time we confirm on the 23rd and your scheduled pickup, please just let me know and I will find a home for your fish. We have had some great folks here offer to be "quarantine holders" if necessary. Heck, maybe leave the garage open and I'll put them in your freezer for you. If there's no safe way to get the fish to you, no worries. I can probably sell them to somebody else, so don't worry about cancelling on me if you are not feeling well or suspect you've been exposed.
Thanks for hanging in there guys, and I'll stay in touch regarding any updates that might change our plans.
Chris
Post by: Skillet on March 13, 2020, 02:02:00 PM
Chris, I'm hearing some rumors that could spell trouble for the coming fishing season. Plants shutting down, etc. Evidently there is concern about bringing in cannery workers from all over the country and the globe to process. And the canneries are worried about anyone working at a plant testing positive. Then they may not be able to get rid of product. I've heard there are some serious Corporate meetings going on about all this.
In Cordova, the annual spring SERVS (fishing vessal oil spill response training) training has been postponed until fall.
The effect on the fishing fleet is being felt already in a few ways. In Seward, a big boat that fishes major amounts of quota had shared with me that they might be put on trip limits, and not to go fishing without first contacting the plant. I hadn't heard about the workers issue, but that could be a factor for sure.
There's a lot of dock talk about prices this year, and I don't know what to think yet. It's a year I'm very grateful I'll be freezing my catch so I am not at the mercy of the rumor mill. As you well know, any rumor is good enough to justify pushing down dock price!
Let's keep in touch this year, I'd like to get your thoughts on the season as it progresses. :tup:
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 13, 2020, 02:05:43 PM
Post by: Skillet on March 13, 2020, 02:10:08 PM
Stop giving Skillet excuses to raise prices man!! :chuckle:
:chuckle:
Post by: Dan-o on March 13, 2020, 03:23:12 PM
I'll wait here for you.
:yike:
Post by: Onewhohikes on March 13, 2020, 07:05:22 PM
Post by: Caseknife on March 14, 2020, 05:44:19 PM
This is the fish tacos we had for dinner the other night, pretty tasty.
Post by: Skillet on March 16, 2020, 01:04:41 PM
Chris
Post by: 92xj on March 16, 2020, 01:11:18 PM
respect your decision and look forward to the next buy!
:tup:
Post by: Bango skank on March 16, 2020, 01:13:24 PM
Chris, I'm hearing some rumors that could spell trouble for the coming fishing season. Plants shutting down, etc. Evidently there is concern about bringing in cannery workers from all over the country and the globe to process. And the canneries are worried about anyone working at a plant testing positive. Then they may not be able to get rid of product. I've heard there are some serious Corporate meetings going on about all this.
In Cordova, the annual spring SERVS (fishing vessal oil spill response training) training has been postponed until fall.
The effect on the fishing fleet is being felt already in a few ways. In Seward, a big boat that fishes major amounts of quota had shared with me that they might be put on trip limits, and not to go fishing without first contacting the plant. I hadn't heard about the workers issue, but that could be a factor for sure.
There's a lot of dock talk about prices this year, and I don't know what to think yet. It's a year I'm very grateful I'll be freezing my catch so I am not at the mercy of the rumor mill. As you well know, any rumor is good enough to justify pushing down dock price!
Let's keep in touch this year, I'd like to get your thoughts on the season as it progresses. :tup:
Im currently towing a barge to seattle with 128 reefers full of crab. Big, big money in those containers. But with casinos and restaraunts shutting down and whatnot, i have a feeling the market for it wont be there.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on March 16, 2020, 01:13:53 PM
Update on first post. Short version: I've decided to put the sale on hold for now. Too much uncertainty with my traveling to get this done at the present time. We will get through this, but hoo boy - was my timing on this sale bad! :bash:
Chris
Totally understandable! I think everyone on here agrees: Have a SAFE and HEALTHY spring and summer Chris! We'll load up your bank account after this COVID garbage passes through!
Post by: Buckmark on March 16, 2020, 01:15:18 PM
Hope that 5 gallon bucket of tarter sauce i panic bought at costco does not go bad :chuckle:
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Stay safe :tup:
Post by: Skillet on March 16, 2020, 01:23:13 PM
Im currently towing a barge to seattle with 128 reefers full of crab. Big, big money in those containers. But with casinos and restaraunts shutting down and whatnot, i have a feeling the market for it wont be there.Wow, that's a high value load there. I was watching a 48' reefer truck being loaded with red king crab clusters when I was down in WA, and at retail prices that truckload was worth just north of $1.1 million.
And you have 128 of those behind you...
Post by: Skillet on March 16, 2020, 01:26:27 PM
@buckmark - that's a heck of an investment in fish and chips condiments man! Maybe it can be used in your Cheerios if the milk supply dries up.
Post by: Bango skank on March 16, 2020, 01:31:21 PM
Im currently towing a barge to seattle with 128 reefers full of crab. Big, big money in those containers. But with casinos and restaraunts shutting down and whatnot, i have a feeling the market for it wont be there.Wow, that's a high value load there. I was watching a 48' reefer truck being loaded with red king crab clusters when I was down in WA, and at retail prices that truckload was worth just north of $1.1 million.
And you have 128 of those behind you...
Yeah, and i cant even keep 1 of them for myself. There would still be 127 more, whats the big deal? :dunno:
Post by: Bluemoon on March 16, 2020, 01:32:47 PM
Post by: Skillet on March 16, 2020, 01:34:07 PM
Will be looking forward to your custom delivery in Montana now. Just don't forget your Rifle and Shotgun when you come out. Bummed for personal greed only, but totaly understand. Take care of yourself...
Thanks, I was afraid I might miss you. But I will need to make that MT run now for sure. :tup:
Post by: lastmk8 on March 16, 2020, 01:35:17 PM
Thanks again and stay safe brother.
Post by: Skillet on March 16, 2020, 01:36:30 PM
Im currently towing a barge to seattle with 128 reefers full of crab. Big, big money in those containers. But with casinos and restaraunts shutting down and whatnot, i have a feeling the market for it wont be there.Wow, that's a high value load there. I was watching a 48' reefer truck being loaded with red king crab clusters when I was down in WA, and at retail prices that truckload was worth just north of $1.1 million.
And you have 128 of those behind you...
Yeah, and i cant even keep 1 of them for myself. There would still be 127 more, whats the big deal? :dunno:
If the Somali pirates caught wind of your load, they'd be pulling up alongside with their RPG's about Milbanke Sound :chuckle:
Post by: Skillet on March 16, 2020, 01:39:06 PM
Good call Chris. I didn't want to be the first to warn of this, but I unfortunately was right on this one. My wife's son works in Emergency Management as a regional director, he's been on this for over a month and has told us every step of the way that this is going to get bad. Glad you saved face and product on this one. We all understand I'm sure. We will of course look forward to the next opportunity, just glad I still have some of the last buy left.
Thanks again and stay safe brother.
Thank you for sharing what you did earlier. It helped. Thank your stepson for me for staying on top of this.
Post by: Machias on March 16, 2020, 03:13:56 PM