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		<title>By: Ron DuQuesnay</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-42</link>
		<dc:creator>Ron DuQuesnay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have been nominated for Chair SHMAA 2009-2011 and will run against all other legal nominees on July 23rd at 6.00 p.m. at the Mayfair Pub.
1. No Proxy voting allowed.   Be there !!!
2. Only fully paid up members can vote.
3. Get in all your Membership Applications 2009 in now as the Board has to approve all that were not on the Members List 2009.  This takes time and cannot be done on the night of the EGM.
4. My platform is simple:-
a) To strive to apply all Articles and Memorandum of Association especially so 3(e) and 3(f) regarding &quot;conservation of marine life....&quot; and to &quot;seek affiliation to the IGFA and to abide by the rules , regulations, and ETHICS of that association&quot;.

b) To carry the Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament to exceptional heights of international sportsmanship and angling practices so as to put and keep Jamaica at the top of world-wide angling.

c) To seek, encourage participation in and to nuture all other international angling tournaments in the Caribbean, Mexico, USA and IGFA etc. so as to improve local knowledge and expertise in good angling practices.

d) To attempt to rationalise all local tournaments and to seek their organisation/Rules Committees to adopt unifrom rules of angling especially as advocated by IGFA.

e) To actively seek out volunteers and ideas from the members and non-members of Sir Henry Morgan Anglers so as to effect education and better angling practices in Jamaica.

f) To continue to foster harmony and greater sub-committee use in an attempt to identify a younger and more active membership participation in day-to-day activiites and work of the &quot;club&quot; and thereby guarantee the forward progression of the &quot;club&quot; into the future.

more anon  R Dq</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have been nominated for Chair SHMAA 2009-2011 and will run against all other legal nominees on July 23rd at 6.00 p.m. at the Mayfair Pub.<br />
1. No Proxy voting allowed.   Be there !!!<br />
2. Only fully paid up members can vote.<br />
3. Get in all your Membership Applications 2009 in now as the Board has to approve all that were not on the Members List 2009.  This takes time and cannot be done on the night of the EGM.<br />
4. My platform is simple:-<br />
a) To strive to apply all Articles and Memorandum of Association especially so 3(e) and 3(f) regarding &#8220;conservation of marine life&#8230;.&#8221; and to &#8220;seek affiliation to the IGFA and to abide by the rules , regulations, and ETHICS of that association&#8221;.</p>
<p>b) To carry the Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament to exceptional heights of international sportsmanship and angling practices so as to put and keep Jamaica at the top of world-wide angling.</p>
<p>c) To seek, encourage participation in and to nuture all other international angling tournaments in the Caribbean, Mexico, USA and IGFA etc. so as to improve local knowledge and expertise in good angling practices.</p>
<p>d) To attempt to rationalise all local tournaments and to seek their organisation/Rules Committees to adopt unifrom rules of angling especially as advocated by IGFA.</p>
<p>e) To actively seek out volunteers and ideas from the members and non-members of Sir Henry Morgan Anglers so as to effect education and better angling practices in Jamaica.</p>
<p>f) To continue to foster harmony and greater sub-committee use in an attempt to identify a younger and more active membership participation in day-to-day activiites and work of the &#8220;club&#8221; and thereby guarantee the forward progression of the &#8220;club&#8221; into the future.</p>
<p>more anon  R Dq</p>
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		<title>By: Ron DuQuesnay</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-41</link>
		<dc:creator>Ron DuQuesnay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:42:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>OK good job DQ. A new election is the right action to take now all points have been explained.  Sorry for the delayed response, I have been traveling doing appearances in the Gulf states, G.

 

From: Ron DuQuesnay [mailto:rondq@mail.infochan.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 5:23 AM
To: Lesley Arico
Cc: linda.wilson@bonniercorp.com; Guy &amp; Gillian &quot;Mongoose&quot; Harvey</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OK good job DQ. A new election is the right action to take now all points have been explained.  Sorry for the delayed response, I have been traveling doing appearances in the Gulf states, G.</p>
<p>From: Ron DuQuesnay [mailto:rondq@mail.infochan.com]<br />
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 5:23 AM<br />
To: Lesley Arico<br />
Cc: <a href="mailto:linda.wilson@bonniercorp.com">linda.wilson@bonniercorp.com</a>; Guy &amp; Gillian &#8220;Mongoose&#8221; Harvey</p>
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		<title>By: Ron DuQuesnay</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-40</link>
		<dc:creator>Ron DuQuesnay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>July 23rd 2009 will be the day for the EGM 2009.  Placed for discussion will be :
A.  Nominations for Chair 2009-2011.

B.  Format of PAIMTournaments:-
1. Incentive Release Scoring of 2 points for accepted releases, whereas any landed, accepted marlin gains only 1 score.

2. ?? To give 2 points to a marlin beating the standing Jamaican Record of 592 lbs. marlin

2. Circle Hook for dead &amp;/or Live baits in recognition of IGFA ethical choice.

3. To look at a proposed retrograde step : A Sliding Scale Minimum of 100 or 150 lbs. and up</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>July 23rd 2009 will be the day for the EGM 2009.  Placed for discussion will be :<br />
A.  Nominations for Chair 2009-2011.</p>
<p>B.  Format of PAIMTournaments:-<br />
1. Incentive Release Scoring of 2 points for accepted releases, whereas any landed, accepted marlin gains only 1 score.</p>
<p>2. ?? To give 2 points to a marlin beating the standing Jamaican Record of 592 lbs. marlin</p>
<p>2. Circle Hook for dead &amp;/or Live baits in recognition of IGFA ethical choice.</p>
<p>3. To look at a proposed retrograde step : A Sliding Scale Minimum of 100 or 150 lbs. and up</p>
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		<title>By: Ron DuQuesnay</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-39</link>
		<dc:creator>Ron DuQuesnay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>A great time was had at the BayCrest Orange Bay Pre-tournament PAIMT2009 Fete - Andrew David Campbell and his crew really outdid themselves.  Food from Scotchies, Hamiltons, Nyammins, Macs&#039; Deli etc etc.   All who missed it, lost out.  An Appleton was poured for Anthony Bell !!!

Ron Dq</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A great time was had at the BayCrest Orange Bay Pre-tournament PAIMT2009 Fete &#8211; Andrew David Campbell and his crew really outdid themselves.  Food from Scotchies, Hamiltons, Nyammins, Macs&#8217; Deli etc etc.   All who missed it, lost out.  An Appleton was poured for Anthony Bell !!!</p>
<p>Ron Dq</p>
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		<title>By: Ron DuQuesnay</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ron DuQuesnay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Stephen, 

Well put. I fully support your position regarding the club and the direction you are proposing. This is the best way forward, group discussion leading to group consensus.  As for the tournament format, it is up the membership at large to decide what they want for themselves. I agree with you that any proposed changes be looked at for 2010.

MBYC as so well put by Mr. Levy has a history of changing tournament rules at the last minute and should they want to run a successful tournament this needs to be dealt with. I can only hope that the new chairman of MBYC and the tournament committee give this some serious thought or that tournament will always be mired in controversy.

Jerry Mahfood</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stephen, </p>
<p>Well put. I fully support your position regarding the club and the direction you are proposing. This is the best way forward, group discussion leading to group consensus.  As for the tournament format, it is up the membership at large to decide what they want for themselves. I agree with you that any proposed changes be looked at for 2010.</p>
<p>MBYC as so well put by Mr. Levy has a history of changing tournament rules at the last minute and should they want to run a successful tournament this needs to be dealt with. I can only hope that the new chairman of MBYC and the tournament committee give this some serious thought or that tournament will always be mired in controversy.</p>
<p>Jerry Mahfood</p>
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		<title>By: Ron DuQuesnay</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-37</link>
		<dc:creator>Ron DuQuesnay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear Steven,

 While the issues in regards to the MoBay tournament continue to perpetuate a history that has not served the tournament well, I do feel the exposure and renewed attention to detail will begin to change the poor reputation of the tournament.  It certainly has the potential to be a wonderful experience, and a great tournament.  I further feel that your email is well balanced and I offer to you any support you may need as Chairman of SHMAA and that I am able to provide to make our Association a transparent and accountable one for the benefit of all the members.
Yours truly, 
Christopher Levy
President &amp; CEO
Jamaica Broilers Group Limited</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Steven,</p>
<p> While the issues in regards to the MoBay tournament continue to perpetuate a history that has not served the tournament well, I do feel the exposure and renewed attention to detail will begin to change the poor reputation of the tournament.  It certainly has the potential to be a wonderful experience, and a great tournament.  I further feel that your email is well balanced and I offer to you any support you may need as Chairman of SHMAA and that I am able to provide to make our Association a transparent and accountable one for the benefit of all the members.<br />
Yours truly,<br />
Christopher Levy<br />
President &amp; CEO<br />
Jamaica Broilers Group Limited</p>
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		<title>By: Ron DuQuesnay</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-36</link>
		<dc:creator>Ron DuQuesnay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:20:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I know that there is litigation on this issue and it is my wish to resolve this matter for the benefit of both clubs. My discussion with the Chairman of the MBYC, Mr Reid reveals that their committee determined the percieved change in results and called in Dr DuQuesnay to ratify their change. He did, and it was his right to offer his advice. 
 
What transpired after was uncalled for and unprofessional especially for someone sitting in the seat of the Chairman of this Association. It is uncontested that disparaging remarks were made, directed to you personally, whereby our past chairman led you and your crew to believe that he crafted the change in results for the tournament and as such put you out of the winners circle.
 
I believe it is not encumbent on you to apologise as we can understand why you feel wronged. I would emplore you that we do not destroy our clubs over this issue. True sportsmen abide by the decision of those who were selected to make the rules, however flawed or inexperienced we may think their decisions be. 
In this case the committee will ask our past chair to consider his past actions and if he be so big as to fill your shoes he too can offer his apologies in the spirit of true sportsmanship.
 
 

The EGM is to allow democracy to prevail, it will give our membership the oppurtunity to voice their opinions and give direction to this Association and it&#039;s purpose. 
 
The committee would like to propose some changes to how we operate as a structure.
We suggest that the clubs responsibilities be divided into committees. 
 
1 &quot;Fundraising Committee&quot; responsible for collecting Sponsorships, Trophys and ETC..
2 &quot; Tournament Committees&quot; responsible for organizing and executing each of the rostered Tournaments.
3&quot; Membership Committee&quot; responsible for collecting dues, Membership applications, suggestions, complaints, comments and encouraging new members.
4 &quot;Magazine committee&quot; responsible for the collection of articles, event reporting, photos, collecting adverts and printing and editing this document. 
 
We believe that too much is being done by too few and as a result fiefdoms are created resulting in a few being overburdened and others reluctant to commit to serve based on the percieved fiefdoms.
 
To alleviate this situation I would suggest that all members commit to assist at least one committee and this will make work light for all, it will also serve to expose all to the work required for our Association&#039;s members to enjoy our events and culture, thus creating a new appreciation for our Association and a renewed comradrie. I would go as far as ask our members to consider this carefully as we may ask you to vote on this change and mandate the committment in a bylaw. 
 
The last note for the agenda will be to determine my mandate in respect to our tournament, its rules and the changes (if any) for PAIMT 2010 and required changes to our Memorandum of Articles as will be determined by our choice of tournament style and the affiliation to the IGFA.
 
In educating myself on the issues and the Ethics of the IGFA, I would like to propose the following which is crafted with much advice to suit all anglers.
 
 
The minimum weight for Marlin Landed on the first day of the event shall be voted on, (I recommend 150lbs).
 
The Minimum weight for each successive day shall be 20lbs greater that the heaviest Marlin landed on the previous day.
 
2 Points will be awarded for each Marlin tagged and released.
1 Point will be awarded for each Marlin landed.
2 Points will be deducted for each Marlin landed below the day&#039;s weight limit.
0 Points will be awarded for any marlin released with out photo evidence.
 
There will be an award for the Heaviest Marlin Landed.
 
The Tournament winner will be the Boat with the MOST POINTS for TAG and RELEASE, MARLIN LANDED, or a Combination of Both.
 
The boat with the most points for TAG and RELEASE only will be offered to the Committees of our sister Caribbean IGFA Tournaments as our selection to their invitation, with some costs undertaken by our Association.
 
The above is only a suggestion. 
 
Note at the end of this process IF I am not satisfied that I will be able to execute my mandate then I will notify the Association and Stand Down from the Chair. If this occurs then there must be other nominees willing to stand for election, and we will proceed to a new election by secret ballot for Chairman. To ensure peace and democracy in this eventuality, I am asking all members, past, present and future to become paidup members in good standing so that in the end the vote and its results will not be controversial.
 
Owen and all fellow anglers,  I hope that we can move on knowing that when the day is over we did it together and it was the will of all, if not the accepted majority.
 
Thank you sincerely,
Steven Sykes
Chairman SHMAA.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know that there is litigation on this issue and it is my wish to resolve this matter for the benefit of both clubs. My discussion with the Chairman of the MBYC, Mr Reid reveals that their committee determined the percieved change in results and called in Dr DuQuesnay to ratify their change. He did, and it was his right to offer his advice. </p>
<p>What transpired after was uncalled for and unprofessional especially for someone sitting in the seat of the Chairman of this Association. It is uncontested that disparaging remarks were made, directed to you personally, whereby our past chairman led you and your crew to believe that he crafted the change in results for the tournament and as such put you out of the winners circle.</p>
<p>I believe it is not encumbent on you to apologise as we can understand why you feel wronged. I would emplore you that we do not destroy our clubs over this issue. True sportsmen abide by the decision of those who were selected to make the rules, however flawed or inexperienced we may think their decisions be.<br />
In this case the committee will ask our past chair to consider his past actions and if he be so big as to fill your shoes he too can offer his apologies in the spirit of true sportsmanship.</p>
<p>The EGM is to allow democracy to prevail, it will give our membership the oppurtunity to voice their opinions and give direction to this Association and it&#8217;s purpose. </p>
<p>The committee would like to propose some changes to how we operate as a structure.<br />
We suggest that the clubs responsibilities be divided into committees. </p>
<p>1 &#8220;Fundraising Committee&#8221; responsible for collecting Sponsorships, Trophys and ETC..<br />
2 &#8221; Tournament Committees&#8221; responsible for organizing and executing each of the rostered Tournaments.<br />
3&#8243; Membership Committee&#8221; responsible for collecting dues, Membership applications, suggestions, complaints, comments and encouraging new members.<br />
4 &#8220;Magazine committee&#8221; responsible for the collection of articles, event reporting, photos, collecting adverts and printing and editing this document. </p>
<p>We believe that too much is being done by too few and as a result fiefdoms are created resulting in a few being overburdened and others reluctant to commit to serve based on the percieved fiefdoms.</p>
<p>To alleviate this situation I would suggest that all members commit to assist at least one committee and this will make work light for all, it will also serve to expose all to the work required for our Association&#8217;s members to enjoy our events and culture, thus creating a new appreciation for our Association and a renewed comradrie. I would go as far as ask our members to consider this carefully as we may ask you to vote on this change and mandate the committment in a bylaw. </p>
<p>The last note for the agenda will be to determine my mandate in respect to our tournament, its rules and the changes (if any) for PAIMT 2010 and required changes to our Memorandum of Articles as will be determined by our choice of tournament style and the affiliation to the IGFA.</p>
<p>In educating myself on the issues and the Ethics of the IGFA, I would like to propose the following which is crafted with much advice to suit all anglers.</p>
<p>The minimum weight for Marlin Landed on the first day of the event shall be voted on, (I recommend 150lbs).</p>
<p>The Minimum weight for each successive day shall be 20lbs greater that the heaviest Marlin landed on the previous day.</p>
<p>2 Points will be awarded for each Marlin tagged and released.<br />
1 Point will be awarded for each Marlin landed.<br />
2 Points will be deducted for each Marlin landed below the day&#8217;s weight limit.<br />
0 Points will be awarded for any marlin released with out photo evidence.</p>
<p>There will be an award for the Heaviest Marlin Landed.</p>
<p>The Tournament winner will be the Boat with the MOST POINTS for TAG and RELEASE, MARLIN LANDED, or a Combination of Both.</p>
<p>The boat with the most points for TAG and RELEASE only will be offered to the Committees of our sister Caribbean IGFA Tournaments as our selection to their invitation, with some costs undertaken by our Association.</p>
<p>The above is only a suggestion. </p>
<p>Note at the end of this process IF I am not satisfied that I will be able to execute my mandate then I will notify the Association and Stand Down from the Chair. If this occurs then there must be other nominees willing to stand for election, and we will proceed to a new election by secret ballot for Chairman. To ensure peace and democracy in this eventuality, I am asking all members, past, present and future to become paidup members in good standing so that in the end the vote and its results will not be controversial.</p>
<p>Owen and all fellow anglers,  I hope that we can move on knowing that when the day is over we did it together and it was the will of all, if not the accepted majority.</p>
<p>Thank you sincerely,<br />
Steven Sykes<br />
Chairman SHMAA.</p>
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		<title>By: Ron DuQuesnay</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-35</link>
		<dc:creator>Ron DuQuesnay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Board,
SHMAA Ltd.
 
In light of the positive events unfolding,  I wish to commend the step taken by OB Brown.   I once again would like to publicly, and profusely, apologise for any inappropriate action on my part, explicit or implicit, perceived or otherwise and/or interpreted as such by the Team Persistence in respect of the events occurring at the 2008 MoBay Tournament.  It was meant in a context of no harm intended. 
 
If this apology expressed again would assist in any way for us to commence on the long road to healing this rift in the sport of angling and getting closure to this unfortunate episode in the &quot;club&#039;s&quot; life, it will be well worth it.
 
I now look forward to all the other apologies urgently needed in order to decrease the perception of, and to make good the damage to the good name of, and especially the loss of sponsorship to, the Montego Bay Yacht Club and Tournament 2008 so that they and all anglers may go forward into the future of good camaraderie and peaceful angling contests.  Let us put this distasteful episode behind us once and forever.
thank you,
 
 Ron DuQuesnay</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Board,<br />
SHMAA Ltd.</p>
<p>In light of the positive events unfolding,  I wish to commend the step taken by OB Brown.   I once again would like to publicly, and profusely, apologise for any inappropriate action on my part, explicit or implicit, perceived or otherwise and/or interpreted as such by the Team Persistence in respect of the events occurring at the 2008 MoBay Tournament.  It was meant in a context of no harm intended. </p>
<p>If this apology expressed again would assist in any way for us to commence on the long road to healing this rift in the sport of angling and getting closure to this unfortunate episode in the &#8220;club&#8217;s&#8221; life, it will be well worth it.</p>
<p>I now look forward to all the other apologies urgently needed in order to decrease the perception of, and to make good the damage to the good name of, and especially the loss of sponsorship to, the Montego Bay Yacht Club and Tournament 2008 so that they and all anglers may go forward into the future of good camaraderie and peaceful angling contests.  Let us put this distasteful episode behind us once and forever.<br />
thank you,</p>
<p> Ron DuQuesnay</p>
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		<title>By: rondq</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-34</link>
		<dc:creator>rondq</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:31:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Apology From Owen OB Brown (Heavily Edited to protect the innocent - I make no apology.  I am just thankful - RDq)

To: 
The Montego Bay Yacht Club and Tournament 2008.

To All Members and Affiliates (SHMAA and MBYC 2008 Tournament I interpret R Dq), more than all my dear friend,the illustrious defender of Marlin, possibly  certainly, the next chairman for our SHMAA, (the good doctor).

Good day,

Firstly, as captioned this seeks to APOLOGISE to the MBYC Tournament 2008, regarding the “unfortunate crisis” that has arisen based on the result (of MBYCTournament 2008). 

I also apologise for the actions of the “murderous” crew on the vessel “Persistence” and for conspiring to “steal” your tournament with the infamous, qualified, 101lb Marlin. 

One more apology is compulsory at this time, I apologise profusely and sincerely to ALL DECENT and well thinking persons ( I will interpret this to mean members of the Rules Committee MBYC 2008, amongst others - RDq) ,who meant well.

Selah.
O.B. Brown

Comment:
Well done &quot;OB&quot; , I knew you had it in you.  Now for the others and the re-instatement of all sponsors lost to MBYC.

This is about the best that I can achieve at present and I therefore post it in the hope that this may indeed signal the start of the much needed process of healing and closure so desperately needed now.  

It would help tremendously if other members of the Persistence Crew would add their willing support to OB&#039;s tremendous effort at sportsmanship, written in his own unique fashion, I must add.  One must always be thankful even for small mercies !!!  I make no apologies for this heavily edited version and can only hope it stands as is.

wish me luck,
RDq</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apology From Owen OB Brown (Heavily Edited to protect the innocent &#8211; I make no apology.  I am just thankful &#8211; RDq)</p>
<p>To:<br />
The Montego Bay Yacht Club and Tournament 2008.</p>
<p>To All Members and Affiliates (SHMAA and MBYC 2008 Tournament I interpret R Dq), more than all my dear friend,the illustrious defender of Marlin, possibly  certainly, the next chairman for our SHMAA, (the good doctor).</p>
<p>Good day,</p>
<p>Firstly, as captioned this seeks to APOLOGISE to the MBYC Tournament 2008, regarding the “unfortunate crisis” that has arisen based on the result (of MBYCTournament 2008). </p>
<p>I also apologise for the actions of the “murderous” crew on the vessel “Persistence” and for conspiring to “steal” your tournament with the infamous, qualified, 101lb Marlin. </p>
<p>One more apology is compulsory at this time, I apologise profusely and sincerely to ALL DECENT and well thinking persons ( I will interpret this to mean members of the Rules Committee MBYC 2008, amongst others &#8211; RDq) ,who meant well.</p>
<p>Selah.<br />
O.B. Brown</p>
<p>Comment:<br />
Well done &#8220;OB&#8221; , I knew you had it in you.  Now for the others and the re-instatement of all sponsors lost to MBYC.</p>
<p>This is about the best that I can achieve at present and I therefore post it in the hope that this may indeed signal the start of the much needed process of healing and closure so desperately needed now.  </p>
<p>It would help tremendously if other members of the Persistence Crew would add their willing support to OB&#8217;s tremendous effort at sportsmanship, written in his own unique fashion, I must add.  One must always be thankful even for small mercies !!!  I make no apologies for this heavily edited version and can only hope it stands as is.</p>
<p>wish me luck,<br />
RDq</p>
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		<title>By: Steven Sykes</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-30</link>
		<dc:creator>Steven Sykes</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>To all past, current and future members of SHMAA,

I accepted the Chair for this club based on a wish to see this club thru some of the issues raised by others over time. There are many, some relating to the Doc&#039;s personality, issues relating to what happened or seemed to have happened at Mobay and the lack of recognition by the Chair to hear and deal with discontent amongst some anglers amongst us.  I have sought to listen to all and even to seek advice from others and this is where I stand.

The change to the PAIMT that is being requested is to revert to the 100lb limit for boating marlin caught in the tournament. I asked the membership representing the group that voted for change to tell me if the rule were to be applied retroactively to last years results how many fish would have been boated. The answer is all, thus rendering the tournament a kill event. I read our Articles and the Memorandum of Association and noted our &quot;seeking affiliation to the IGFA....&quot; and then determined that the changes that are being sought are not for a dual tournament (which would be difficult but would serve to give this club time to make educated changes and preserve the 2009 tournament), but for a &quot;kill&quot; tournament.

It is my opinion that such a change is fundamental to the club and is a regressive step based on what is practiced by other clubs.

Thus it is strongly recommended that all addressed by group mail get paidup membership and be fully informed so that any change voted on at the proposed EGM will be representative of the majority of the membership of this Association. It is also my opinion that as an association every one should be rostered to assist in the running, fundraising and the preparation of events, failing that the overworked will move on and there will always be discontent. 

Yours sincerely,
Steven Sykes
Chairman SHMAA.

Administrator&#039;s Comment :  Well said, Steven.  Now for the healing and closure.

I have corrected your minor Typo mistakes.  A good old fashioned WAKE will be held at the Pre-Tournament BayCrest Orange Bay Farm party on July 5th 2009 at David Vernon&#039;s Farm.  I will personally buy drinks for everyone at the free bar !!

Now for a full  apology to the Montego Bay Yacht Club Tournament 2008 in order to get full closure and commence healing of all animosity as true sportsmen should.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To all past, current and future members of SHMAA,</p>
<p>I accepted the Chair for this club based on a wish to see this club thru some of the issues raised by others over time. There are many, some relating to the Doc&#8217;s personality, issues relating to what happened or seemed to have happened at Mobay and the lack of recognition by the Chair to hear and deal with discontent amongst some anglers amongst us.  I have sought to listen to all and even to seek advice from others and this is where I stand.</p>
<p>The change to the PAIMT that is being requested is to revert to the 100lb limit for boating marlin caught in the tournament. I asked the membership representing the group that voted for change to tell me if the rule were to be applied retroactively to last years results how many fish would have been boated. The answer is all, thus rendering the tournament a kill event. I read our Articles and the Memorandum of Association and noted our &#8220;seeking affiliation to the IGFA&#8230;.&#8221; and then determined that the changes that are being sought are not for a dual tournament (which would be difficult but would serve to give this club time to make educated changes and preserve the 2009 tournament), but for a &#8220;kill&#8221; tournament.</p>
<p>It is my opinion that such a change is fundamental to the club and is a regressive step based on what is practiced by other clubs.</p>
<p>Thus it is strongly recommended that all addressed by group mail get paidup membership and be fully informed so that any change voted on at the proposed EGM will be representative of the majority of the membership of this Association. It is also my opinion that as an association every one should be rostered to assist in the running, fundraising and the preparation of events, failing that the overworked will move on and there will always be discontent. </p>
<p>Yours sincerely,<br />
Steven Sykes<br />
Chairman SHMAA.</p>
<p>Administrator&#8217;s Comment :  Well said, Steven.  Now for the healing and closure.</p>
<p>I have corrected your minor Typo mistakes.  A good old fashioned WAKE will be held at the Pre-Tournament BayCrest Orange Bay Farm party on July 5th 2009 at David Vernon&#8217;s Farm.  I will personally buy drinks for everyone at the free bar !!</p>
<p>Now for a full  apology to the Montego Bay Yacht Club Tournament 2008 in order to get full closure and commence healing of all animosity as true sportsmen should.</p>
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		<title>By: Nuetral</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-29</link>
		<dc:creator>Nuetral</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:14:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>May I ask a question? Before I posted my comments I had read the blog. Now when I am reading your reply the last 2 posts that I saw before mine, one from John Ralston and the other from Jerry Mahfood have dissappeared. Is there a particular reason for this?

Ron DQ wrote:

Yes Rude Bway, as the Administrator I have to be very careful about litigation etc for your own sake, that of the  poster and mine too for that matter.

Clean up your presentation, be concise, safe and relevant especially as to the needs of SHMAA and PAIMT2009.  That&#039;s all.  This is not a MoBay blog site.  Develop your own if you have other &quot;axes&quot; to fulfill.  Call your BLOG  a &quot;KILL NO RULE NO HOLDS BLOCKED&quot; so we that know exactly where to find it and your philosophy of life.  Just remember BLOG laws do exist.

This BLOG PAIMT2009 is still under developement but I am glad you are all enjoying it.  keep it up.  RDQ

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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May I ask a question? Before I posted my comments I had read the blog. Now when I am reading your reply the last 2 posts that I saw before mine, one from John Ralston and the other from Jerry Mahfood have dissappeared. Is there a particular reason for this?</p>
<p>Ron DQ wrote:</p>
<p>Yes Rude Bway, as the Administrator I have to be very careful about litigation etc for your own sake, that of the  poster and mine too for that matter.</p>
<p>Clean up your presentation, be concise, safe and relevant especially as to the needs of SHMAA and PAIMT2009.  That&#8217;s all.  This is not a MoBay blog site.  Develop your own if you have other &#8220;axes&#8221; to fulfill.  Call your BLOG  a &#8220;KILL NO RULE NO HOLDS BLOCKED&#8221; so we that know exactly where to find it and your philosophy of life.  Just remember BLOG laws do exist.</p>
<p>This BLOG PAIMT2009 is still under developement but I am glad you are all enjoying it.  keep it up.  RDQ</p>
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		<title>By: Nuetral</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-28</link>
		<dc:creator>Nuetral</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>There are 2 different issues on the table at this time and unfortunately it would seem that one is being used as support for the other. 

The first and root issue is the election of a new president (READ CHAIRMAN) which seems to be felt by many as needed because of the non wiliness of the current president (DITTO) to seek out member’s opinions and further comments were made which were viewed as distasteful and arrogant. This I gather from reading what I have. 

The second issue which is being used as a camouflage for the first is whether or not PAIMT should be a kill tournament or not. This one is quite simple to be honest. The clubs members can vote on this at the AGM as the club is its “members” (BOUND BY THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION- &quot;to seek affiliation to IGFA ....  and abide its ETHICS&quot; in summary). Everyone has their own opinion and this debate can go on forever. I myself am against a kill fish tournament!

It is unfortunate that the second issue is clouding the first!

Ron DuQuesnay&#039;s Comment:
Unknown: Thanks for your support.
Quite correct.  There are only 2 items on the Agenda EGM.  They will be solved one at a time.  

A chair (not president here) is required to also follow the Memorandum Of Association and Articles, is he not??  This states: &quot;3 (f) to seek affiliation to the International Game Fish Association and to abide by the rules, regulations and ETHICS of that Association&quot;.   The Ethics of that international association does require a tournament to be encouraged to release ALL marlin unless for a world record.   That is my expressed dream and I will work under anyone who shares this dream at any time.   I do not and have never wanted the chair,  &quot;I too have a dream ....&quot;    Mark you he was shot shortly after that statement  !!!  So I guess its my time now !!  :)

When members continually attempt to usurp progress to that embedded memorandum statement we do have a problem.  It is not arrogance but frustration, this petty argument has gone on for years - I have repeatedly suggested that &quot;they&quot; form their own &quot;kill&quot; tournament/club and set it up with an expressed view on a comercially organised kill theme with none or very basic rules.  I have even gone against this SHMAA stated memorandum and set up such a tournament for them, which I deeply regretted, then and now.   Why then do they keep coming back to destroy the only internationally recognised tournament in Jamaica whereas their own &quot;No Rules&quot; tournament has died from a lack of support and dictator-like arrogant organisation??  And you call me arrogant.  

Yes, I do not bow to &quot;big&quot; men who want to have their cake and to eat it and then manipulate the board to their own desires - Yes, I am no ones&#039; lackey - if that is arrogance then so be it.  This is a fishing club with principles - called angling.  I do this for fun - this group does NOTHING to assist in every day work.

They frequently express &quot;it is a Jamaican Tournament - we should not cater for overseas, forget overseas tournaments, forget the Jamaica Tourist Board, we want an old-fashioned minimal rules, kill tournament etc. etc.&quot;

Port Antonio, as is, is instead growing steadily, leaps and bounds.  I am glad you are not for a kill tournament which CANNOT ever be contemplated for a Port Antonio International Tournament, EVER.  Is that arrogance ??  Thanks therefore for your indirect support.  You draw your own conclusions.

R DQ</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are 2 different issues on the table at this time and unfortunately it would seem that one is being used as support for the other. </p>
<p>The first and root issue is the election of a new president (READ CHAIRMAN) which seems to be felt by many as needed because of the non wiliness of the current president (DITTO) to seek out member’s opinions and further comments were made which were viewed as distasteful and arrogant. This I gather from reading what I have. </p>
<p>The second issue which is being used as a camouflage for the first is whether or not PAIMT should be a kill tournament or not. This one is quite simple to be honest. The clubs members can vote on this at the AGM as the club is its “members” (BOUND BY THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION- &#8220;to seek affiliation to IGFA &#8230;.  and abide its ETHICS&#8221; in summary). Everyone has their own opinion and this debate can go on forever. I myself am against a kill fish tournament!</p>
<p>It is unfortunate that the second issue is clouding the first!</p>
<p>Ron DuQuesnay&#8217;s Comment:<br />
Unknown: Thanks for your support.<br />
Quite correct.  There are only 2 items on the Agenda EGM.  They will be solved one at a time.  </p>
<p>A chair (not president here) is required to also follow the Memorandum Of Association and Articles, is he not??  This states: &#8220;3 (f) to seek affiliation to the International Game Fish Association and to abide by the rules, regulations and ETHICS of that Association&#8221;.   The Ethics of that international association does require a tournament to be encouraged to release ALL marlin unless for a world record.   That is my expressed dream and I will work under anyone who shares this dream at any time.   I do not and have never wanted the chair,  &#8220;I too have a dream &#8230;.&#8221;    Mark you he was shot shortly after that statement  !!!  So I guess its my time now !!  :)</p>
<p>When members continually attempt to usurp progress to that embedded memorandum statement we do have a problem.  It is not arrogance but frustration, this petty argument has gone on for years &#8211; I have repeatedly suggested that &#8220;they&#8221; form their own &#8220;kill&#8221; tournament/club and set it up with an expressed view on a comercially organised kill theme with none or very basic rules.  I have even gone against this SHMAA stated memorandum and set up such a tournament for them, which I deeply regretted, then and now.   Why then do they keep coming back to destroy the only internationally recognised tournament in Jamaica whereas their own &#8220;No Rules&#8221; tournament has died from a lack of support and dictator-like arrogant organisation??  And you call me arrogant.  </p>
<p>Yes, I do not bow to &#8220;big&#8221; men who want to have their cake and to eat it and then manipulate the board to their own desires &#8211; Yes, I am no ones&#8217; lackey &#8211; if that is arrogance then so be it.  This is a fishing club with principles &#8211; called angling.  I do this for fun &#8211; this group does NOTHING to assist in every day work.</p>
<p>They frequently express &#8220;it is a Jamaican Tournament &#8211; we should not cater for overseas, forget overseas tournaments, forget the Jamaica Tourist Board, we want an old-fashioned minimal rules, kill tournament etc. etc.&#8221;</p>
<p>Port Antonio, as is, is instead growing steadily, leaps and bounds.  I am glad you are not for a kill tournament which CANNOT ever be contemplated for a Port Antonio International Tournament, EVER.  Is that arrogance ??  Thanks therefore for your indirect support.  You draw your own conclusions.</p>
<p>R DQ</p>
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		<title>By: rondq</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-23</link>
		<dc:creator>rondq</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:46:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have spoken to a few people of the silent majority and they feel that you have now made your point very well and should now just leave it alone until the meeting BUT quietly work to get those that support out to the meeting.
 
I concur as I think you are being pulled into it as they know you will react. Sometimes silence can be very powerful.
 
Talk to you in the week.
 
Brian

RON DuQUESNAY WROTE: I hear loudly and will do.  RdQ</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have spoken to a few people of the silent majority and they feel that you have now made your point very well and should now just leave it alone until the meeting BUT quietly work to get those that support out to the meeting.</p>
<p>I concur as I think you are being pulled into it as they know you will react. Sometimes silence can be very powerful.</p>
<p>Talk to you in the week.</p>
<p>Brian</p>
<p>RON DuQUESNAY WROTE: I hear loudly and will do.  RdQ</p>
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		<title>By: rondq</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-22</link>
		<dc:creator>rondq</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Ron:  Well it’s obvious you have a battle on your hands and like the wild west, the good guys against the bad guys.  The bad guys want the power but not the work that goes with it.  Good luck on the 23rd and let me know the results.  Without a conservation format for either Port Antonio or MoBay the tournaments won’t be accepted as qualifying events.  As far as responding to comments about IGFA, I don’t think I’m in a position to respond since I haven’t worked there for more than 2 years and there are far more qualified people working there that could respond.  Best of luck to you—Lynda

 

Lynda L. Wilson

Assistant Tournament Director

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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Ron:  Well it’s obvious you have a battle on your hands and like the wild west, the good guys against the bad guys.  The bad guys want the power but not the work that goes with it.  Good luck on the 23rd and let me know the results.  Without a conservation format for either Port Antonio or MoBay the tournaments won’t be accepted as qualifying events.  As far as responding to comments about IGFA, I don’t think I’m in a position to respond since I haven’t worked there for more than 2 years and there are far more qualified people working there that could respond.  Best of luck to you—Lynda</p>
<p>Lynda L. Wilson</p>
<p>Assistant Tournament Director</p>
<p>Bonnier Marine Group</p>
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		<title>By: Bobby Marsh</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-21</link>
		<dc:creator>Bobby Marsh</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear Ronnie:  why you giving uself ulcers???
If u need a campaign manager let me know ... I know all de tricks in de books.....de least u cud a do is pay up de dues fe u 6 workers...Dem boys going ovetrhrow u....it seems....
I note that you have not answered my queries... do you eat smoked marlin???? I remember giving you some but I cannot recall if you ate it or threw it overboard.....How many tagged marlins have ever been caught again... if I recall 2.....
For the benefit of you who think marlin live in Port Antonio...They spawn somewhere in the area....the migrate with the gulf stream down to Mexico back up to Miami and the Bahamas following the bait fish.  As the bait fish and tuna move with the gulf stream so does the marlin.  The bigger Marlin pass by in May June ...600 pounders etc...Biggest official  marlin caught 594-1/2 of Ocho Rios... May.... Marlin bites best 3 days before the full moon to 3 days after....Boney fish, tuna and long jaw. mullets are best baits.  Big marlin are caught by trolling slowly with a light drag and waiting. Marlin takes bait and run, stops and then runs again... tighten drag and strike marlin on second run....50lb line should not have more than 16lbs drag...If fish runs 400 yds of line you slacken the drag to ease pressure on line...When fish is at leader reach you slaken drag to 5 lbs in case fish takes off againyou save the line from snapping....bring fish alongside and gaff in muscle behind head...never bring fish aboard with bill facing you or you may face your maker sooner than you expect.....Do not force a fish when it is hooked... you spend two days to  find the fish... you can spend two hours boating it....Using artifical bates is another lesson which I will charge for..... 
This blog thing here is a waste of time....good comedy....
The Debate is Simple....
I think the IGFA are a bunch of rich hypocritical profilers paying lip service to conservation.
I do not need to prove to anybody I can catch Marlin; as I have probably caught more marlin than all of you put together.. from 70lbs to 500lbs over the past 40 years.
You like release tournaments... I have no problem with that... but release everything.
I like kill or (murder)  tournaments where I put my mouth and my money on the line... most weight = most money..... 
You run your release tournament... I keep my money and we both happy... why all de noise.
I still think smoked marlin taste betta dan jerked horse meat!!!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Ronnie:  why you giving uself ulcers???<br />
If u need a campaign manager let me know &#8230; I know all de tricks in de books&#8230;..de least u cud a do is pay up de dues fe u 6 workers&#8230;Dem boys going ovetrhrow u&#8230;.it seems&#8230;.<br />
I note that you have not answered my queries&#8230; do you eat smoked marlin???? I remember giving you some but I cannot recall if you ate it or threw it overboard&#8230;..How many tagged marlins have ever been caught again&#8230; if I recall 2&#8230;..<br />
For the benefit of you who think marlin live in Port Antonio&#8230;They spawn somewhere in the area&#8230;.the migrate with the gulf stream down to Mexico back up to Miami and the Bahamas following the bait fish.  As the bait fish and tuna move with the gulf stream so does the marlin.  The bigger Marlin pass by in May June &#8230;600 pounders etc&#8230;Biggest official  marlin caught 594-1/2 of Ocho Rios&#8230; May&#8230;. Marlin bites best 3 days before the full moon to 3 days after&#8230;.Boney fish, tuna and long jaw. mullets are best baits.  Big marlin are caught by trolling slowly with a light drag and waiting. Marlin takes bait and run, stops and then runs again&#8230; tighten drag and strike marlin on second run&#8230;.50lb line should not have more than 16lbs drag&#8230;If fish runs 400 yds of line you slacken the drag to ease pressure on line&#8230;When fish is at leader reach you slaken drag to 5 lbs in case fish takes off againyou save the line from snapping&#8230;.bring fish alongside and gaff in muscle behind head&#8230;never bring fish aboard with bill facing you or you may face your maker sooner than you expect&#8230;..Do not force a fish when it is hooked&#8230; you spend two days to  find the fish&#8230; you can spend two hours boating it&#8230;.Using artifical bates is another lesson which I will charge for&#8230;..<br />
This blog thing here is a waste of time&#8230;.good comedy&#8230;.<br />
The Debate is Simple&#8230;.<br />
I think the IGFA are a bunch of rich hypocritical profilers paying lip service to conservation.<br />
I do not need to prove to anybody I can catch Marlin; as I have probably caught more marlin than all of you put together.. from 70lbs to 500lbs over the past 40 years.<br />
You like release tournaments&#8230; I have no problem with that&#8230; but release everything.<br />
I like kill or (murder)  tournaments where I put my mouth and my money on the line&#8230; most weight = most money&#8230;..<br />
You run your release tournament&#8230; I keep my money and we both happy&#8230; why all de noise.<br />
I still think smoked marlin taste betta dan jerked horse meat!!!!!</p>
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		<title>By: rondq</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-20</link>
		<dc:creator>rondq</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear Dr.Ron,
Always enjoy your prose. You are a worthy warrior for preservation. Keep up the good work. I am sorry that Drew and I will not be there this year in Port Antonio. My son is getting married Oct 3rd. I am sad because I love the tourney and best of all we have new engines on old ASDIP and it is a relief to just come down and enjoy instead of having our arses in the air! The Hoovers wish everyone the best this year with repeated tight lines.
 
Sincerely,
 
Captain Matt Hoover
 
http://www.nightflightcharters.com/</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Dr.Ron,<br />
Always enjoy your prose. You are a worthy warrior for preservation. Keep up the good work. I am sorry that Drew and I will not be there this year in Port Antonio. My son is getting married Oct 3rd. I am sad because I love the tourney and best of all we have new engines on old ASDIP and it is a relief to just come down and enjoy instead of having our arses in the air! The Hoovers wish everyone the best this year with repeated tight lines.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Captain Matt Hoover</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nightflightcharters.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.nightflightcharters.com/</a></p>
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		<title>By: John Ralston</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-19</link>
		<dc:creator>John Ralston</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>With regards to my personal opinion on tagging....

I would just like to say, that if in fact the mortality rate is as low as I understand it to be now, I am also for tag and release.
I have decided to do some research and ask questions of some experts myself, so as to try and inform myself as to just what the true story is.
I will say from very early in the release program, i felt that the tags that were being placed in the fish were dropping out. With the use of the electronic tags, it certainly looks like more accurate data is available. 
My question is, if the big fish are the ones that are reproducing, if we are putting anything on the dock, should it not be the small ones?
BTW
I am not in agreement with a &quot;geriatric exemption&quot;.

John Ralston

I knew you had it in you.  just needed some arousal.

By the way I also had a long article on satellite and archival tagging in our magazine of 2007.
I will now definitely take the time and get you a few back magazines as I have also carried Tips on how best to Tag your marlin.
just get me your land address.
It has always been a pet subject of mine that, if anything, we are the ones at fault if the marlin dies.
Go there Johnny boy !!!  Welcome Aboard.
Now to get you on the Magazine Committee!!!

Ron Dq</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With regards to my personal opinion on tagging&#8230;.</p>
<p>I would just like to say, that if in fact the mortality rate is as low as I understand it to be now, I am also for tag and release.<br />
I have decided to do some research and ask questions of some experts myself, so as to try and inform myself as to just what the true story is.<br />
I will say from very early in the release program, i felt that the tags that were being placed in the fish were dropping out. With the use of the electronic tags, it certainly looks like more accurate data is available.<br />
My question is, if the big fish are the ones that are reproducing, if we are putting anything on the dock, should it not be the small ones?<br />
BTW<br />
I am not in agreement with a &#8220;geriatric exemption&#8221;.</p>
<p>John Ralston</p>
<p>I knew you had it in you.  just needed some arousal.</p>
<p>By the way I also had a long article on satellite and archival tagging in our magazine of 2007.<br />
I will now definitely take the time and get you a few back magazines as I have also carried Tips on how best to Tag your marlin.<br />
just get me your land address.<br />
It has always been a pet subject of mine that, if anything, we are the ones at fault if the marlin dies.<br />
Go there Johnny boy !!!  Welcome Aboard.<br />
Now to get you on the Magazine Committee!!!</p>
<p>Ron Dq</p>
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		<title>By: John Ralston</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-18</link>
		<dc:creator>John Ralston</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>MY ANSWERS ARE CAPITALISED.  
Ron duQuesnay


JOHN RALSTON WROTE:-
My understanding of the AGM, correct me if I am wrong, is that all PAID up members are allowed to cast their votes?  YES - NO ONE DISPUTES THAT, AS IT SHOULD BE.  ARE YOU YOURSELF AND OTHERS FULLY PAID UP?? &quot;ALL MONIES&quot; OWING??   HMmmm.  BE CAREFUL JOHNNY.  I DO NOT WANT TO GO THERE.

There was an oppurtunity between 6 and 7 pm on the night of the AGM, for members to pay their membership am i not correct?. NO, SOME ARRIVED LATE.  THE OPPORTUNITY EXISTED FOR PAYMENT THRUOGHTOUT THE MEETING AS THE TREASURER AND RECEIPT BOOK WERE VERY MUCH IN PRESENCE.  THESE BONA FIDE MEMBERS WERE PHYSICALLY BARRED FROM ACCESSING THIS FACILITY - ON WHAT GROUNDS MAY I ASK??

Are you suggesting that the meeting should have been haulted DURING the voting to be able to allow people to pay their dues? YES -  OOOHHHH  DEFINITELY YYYEEEESSSS!!!  I AM A TRUE BELIEVER IN THE TRUE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.  ARE YOU??? 

IF YOU TRULY WANTED &quot;DEMOCRACY&quot; WITH A TRUE REPRESENTATION OF THE TRUE WORKING AND ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP BODY PRESENT, ON WHAT GROUNDS WERE THESE MEMBERS DENIED PAYMENT???

Whether one likes it or not, the articles of association and memorandum of association for the SHMAA are perfectly clear, and I quote  GOOD FOR YOU - I HAVE SEEN THE ARTICLES FOR OVER 25 YEARS SO I NOW SEE THAT YOU ARE NOW MAKING EFFORTS AT BECOMING A TRUE MEMBER AT LAST.  READING IGFA MATERIAL AND NOW ALL THIS - WOW.   I WILL MAKE GOOD USE OF YOU IN THE FUTURE.

# 31 No member shall be entitled to vote at any meeting unless all monies then due from him to the association have been paid.  ALL MONIES DUE!!!   I AM GLAD YOU BROUGHT THAT UP, A CAN OF WORMS .  DOES IT STATE BY WHEN PAYMENT MUST BE TENDERED OTHER THAN PRIOR TO A VOTE BEING TAKEN??? 

YOU DENIED 6 BONA-FIDE WELL KNOWN MEMBERS OF SEVERAL YEARS STANDING WHILE YOU YOURSELF WERE ONLY LAST SEEN IN 2006 (YOU STILL OWE BACK DUES FOR 2007 AND 2008 BY THE WAY!!! ).  IS YOUR VOTE THEREFORE LEGAL??  YOU VOTED WITHOUT CLEARING &quot;ALL MONIES&quot; DUE.    THE VOTE WAS CARRIED BY TWO - SIMPLE ARITHMETIC AS TO WHO WON.
ARE YOU NOW GOING TO DO THE RIGHT AND PROPER THING AND WITHDRAW YOUR PERSONAL AND, AS YOU SO ELOQUENTLY POINTED OUT, &quot;ILLEGAL&#039;&quot; VOTE AS THE PRINCIPLED MAN THAT I KNOW YOU TO BE, NOW THAT YOU HAVE FOUND IT OUT TO BE SO.     I AWAIT THIS ANSWER WITH BATED BREATH BUT I CANNOT HOLD IT FOR LONG.  VOTE NOW ONLY CARRIED BY ONE.  SHALL I NOW REMOVE THE OTHER VOTE WHO HAS NOT FULLY CLEARED HIS BACK-DUES  etc. etc.???  IF YOU WANT I WILL GO THERE !!!

INTERESTING - I WILL AWAIT YOUR ACTION OF WITHDRWAL OF YOUR VOTE AS THAT WILL SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. I HAVE ANOTHER &quot;MEMBER&quot; OF YOUR GROUP IN A SIMILAR SITUATION - HE HAD NOT PAID UP FOR A DECADE !!!   THE FAT LADY IS NOW REALLY ABOUT TO SING AND I DO NOT THINK IT WILL BE ANOTHER SUSAN BOYLE SCENARIO.

Please see the the articles of association for the SHMAA for confirmation, but it seems pretty clear cut to me, that unless someone had paid their membership they were unable to cast a vote.  SEE MY COMMENT ABOVE.  FULL PAYMENT I PRESUME!!   I DID NOT WANT TO GO THERE -  NOT YET ANYWAY!!  BUT I WILL TAKE YOUR ADVICE AND RUN WITH IT IF NECESSARY  THANKS.  

With regards to another email you wrote and circulated to some people recently, I believe you and i do not have the same understanding of the Articles of Association. THAT IS OBVIOUS TO ME.  IT IS IN BLACK AND WHITE TO BE LEGALLY INTERPRETED.  I HAVE MY OPINION AND YOU HAVE YOURS.  LETS LEAVE IT AT THAT FOR NOW.

You mentioned that by default that if the elected chairman stood down, then the runner up would automatically assume that position (my words).... I think you went on to say that you did not want the chair by default...... I might be wrong here BUT!! my understanding is a little different...
I believe you were reffering to # 35 (e)

I actuall think that does not apply, because after being voted in, Mr. Sykes addressed the meeting as our new Chairman, there for he did not decline to serve.  HE HOWEVER HE MADE IT QUITE CLEAR THAT HIS ACCEPTANCE WAS VERY CONDITIONAL, AND NONE OF THESE CONDITIONS WERE FULFILEED.  HE &quot;RESIGNED&quot; SHORTLY THERAFTER.  CHECK YOUR LAWYER BEFORE YOU GO THERE.  I HAVE ALREADY DECIDED TO ALLOW THE FULL &quot;ENLIGHTENED&quot; MEMBERSHIP BODY TO RE-VOTE.  A POINT HAS TO BE MADE TO QUELL THIS HECKLING IN THE FUTURE.

I think # 37 is actually the note we should concentrate on 
&quot;All casual vacancies arising amoongst the directors or officers shall be filled by the directors&quot;. THAT IS SO.  I AM QUITE WILLING TO GO THAT ROUTE.  IT WOULD SAVE UNNECESSARY EXPENSES TO BE INCURRED BY PAYING FOR A NEW VENUE TO RESOLVE THIS CRISIS.  WILL YOU OR YOUR COHORTS PAY FOR THIS EXPENSE THAT THEY CAUSED???  SHOULD WE NOT JUST CALL IT QUITS AND BEGIN THE NECESSARY AND MUCH NEEDED HEALING PROCESS, A RIFT CAUSED BY A FEW DISCONTENTS MANIPULATING YOU AND OTHERS??

Again maybe I am wrong but I dont think so. YOU ARE WRONG.  YOU ARE NOT PAID TO &quot;THINK&quot; HERE - DEAL WITH THE FACTS.

With regards to your point about if a topic is raised under AOB without notice,it is only for placement for discussion at the next AGM..... am i to understand that the topic of lowering the release weight was not raised at the 2008 AGM? It is my understanding that it was, but as you pointed out, i was not there, so cannot confirm this. EXACTLY, PLEASE NO MORE HEARSAY, YOU ARE BEING USED AS A MOUTHPIECE BY THE UNSCRUPULOUS - CHECK THE MINUTES 20O8. CERTAINLY NO DUAL TOURNAMENT CONCEPT HAS EVER BEEN OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED AND/OR RAISED AS FAR AS I CAN RECOLLECT.  

With regards to why no member so actively involved in this unjust &quot;coup&quot;, maybe you are better served asking them. I WILL, IF THEY WOULD JUST PRESENT THEMSELVES.  THE BEST CHAIR WOULD HAVE BEEN ONE REFLECTING THEIR VIEWS.  THE WORSE MISTAKE WAS TO TAKE A NEUTRAL PERSON AND ELECT HIM ON THE SPOT - YOU WON THE SKIRMISH BUT YOU ARE NOW ABOUT TO LOSE THE &quot;WAR&quot;.

I for one did not for two reasons, I do not have an issue with you being the chairman, as i have indicated to you before and my offer to work with anyone.  THANK YOU - A PITY - YOU WILL NO DOUBT  MAKE A GREAT CHAIR ONE DAY IN THE DISTANT FUTURE.  KEEP UP THE SELF-EDUCATION AS IT IS WORTH IT.

I just want to have your confirmation that you will be more understanding of the members requests and how they are reffered to.  UNFORTUNATELY I DO UNDERSTAND SOME OF THEM ALL TOO WELL.

With regards to the damage done to our sister organisation MBYC, I believe the damage is self inflicted.  IT IS NOT - ALL RULES COMMITTEE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING ON ALL PARTIES.  IT SHOULD HAVE ENDED THERE.  THE WORD FINAL IS JUST THAT.  YOU CANNOT GET AWAY FROM THIS.  NO FURTHER DEBATE NEED OR WILL BE ENTERED INTO.

It is unfortunate that they chose to change the rules of the game after the game was over, for this they will have to deal with fixing their own damage. THEY DID NOT CHANGE ANY RULES.  IF THEY DID, SHOW ME WHERE.

How many people do you think will be entering their tournament this year, knowing fully well that the rules they were participating under could very well be changed.  A BOYCOT IS  A SIGNAL OF A VERY POOR SPORTSMAN.  AGAIN SHOW ME THE WRITTEN RULE THAT WAS BROKEN.  IF IT UNWRITTEN THEN THE MoBAY RULES COMMITTEE INTERPRETS AND APPLIES IT.  ANY DECISION TAKEN IS THEN FINAL - A VERY BASIC PRINCIPLE IN TOURNAMENTS.  LEAVE IT THERE.

That my friend is what the MBYC should be concebtrating on. NO, WRONG AGAIN.   A VERY MUCH NEEDED APOLOGY IS ESSENTIAL AND MUST BE ISSUED TO THE MBYC, YOUR SISTER YACHT CLUB, FOR THE DAMAGES INCURRED AND THE UNWARRANTED WITHDRAWAL OF A WELL-NEEDED SPONSORSHIP.  SHAME ON YOU ALL.  APOLOGISING IS EASY AND IS REQUIRED OF A SPORTSMAN.

THIS IS THE LAST COMMENT I WILL MAKE ON THE MoBAY TOURNAMENT 2008.  THAT DECISION BY THE MoBAY RULES COMMITTEE IS FINAL AND BINDING AND DOES NOT WARRANT FURTHER DEBATE.  I AM NOT, AND HAVE NEVER BEEN, A MEMBER OF THE MoBAY RULES COMMIITTEE.  I THEREFORE CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEM.

Since as you have requested, i have answered your questions with regards to the AGM,To enlighten me  could you answer a few on the MBYC event for me...... SEE ABOVE..

Have a good day.........  I WILL, SAME TO YOU - 

NOW PLEASE DO SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE FOR SHMAA FOR A CHANGE AND PRODUCE AN ARTICLE FOR THE PAIMT MAGAZINE 2009-2010 OUT OF YOUR NEW INTEREST IN IGFA - ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THAT INSTITUTION??? THE CONCEPT OF RELEASES OF BLUE MARLIN NEED TO BE WRITTEN ABOUT AGAIN.  I ENLIST YOU SPEAKING AS THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR 2009.  

NOW DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND STEP ASIDE, EXPOSE THOSE HIDING BEHIND YOU AND LET THESE &quot;DEMON-ISHERS&quot; DEMOLISH AND DO THEIR OWN DIRTY WORK.  DO NOT BE THEIR LACKEY.  YOU ARE BEING MANIPULATED.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MY ANSWERS ARE CAPITALISED.<br />
Ron duQuesnay</p>
<p>JOHN RALSTON WROTE:-<br />
My understanding of the AGM, correct me if I am wrong, is that all PAID up members are allowed to cast their votes?  YES &#8211; NO ONE DISPUTES THAT, AS IT SHOULD BE.  ARE YOU YOURSELF AND OTHERS FULLY PAID UP?? &#8220;ALL MONIES&#8221; OWING??   HMmmm.  BE CAREFUL JOHNNY.  I DO NOT WANT TO GO THERE.</p>
<p>There was an oppurtunity between 6 and 7 pm on the night of the AGM, for members to pay their membership am i not correct?. NO, SOME ARRIVED LATE.  THE OPPORTUNITY EXISTED FOR PAYMENT THRUOGHTOUT THE MEETING AS THE TREASURER AND RECEIPT BOOK WERE VERY MUCH IN PRESENCE.  THESE BONA FIDE MEMBERS WERE PHYSICALLY BARRED FROM ACCESSING THIS FACILITY &#8211; ON WHAT GROUNDS MAY I ASK??</p>
<p>Are you suggesting that the meeting should have been haulted DURING the voting to be able to allow people to pay their dues? YES &#8211;  OOOHHHH  DEFINITELY YYYEEEESSSS!!!  I AM A TRUE BELIEVER IN THE TRUE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.  ARE YOU??? </p>
<p>IF YOU TRULY WANTED &#8220;DEMOCRACY&#8221; WITH A TRUE REPRESENTATION OF THE TRUE WORKING AND ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP BODY PRESENT, ON WHAT GROUNDS WERE THESE MEMBERS DENIED PAYMENT???</p>
<p>Whether one likes it or not, the articles of association and memorandum of association for the SHMAA are perfectly clear, and I quote  GOOD FOR YOU &#8211; I HAVE SEEN THE ARTICLES FOR OVER 25 YEARS SO I NOW SEE THAT YOU ARE NOW MAKING EFFORTS AT BECOMING A TRUE MEMBER AT LAST.  READING IGFA MATERIAL AND NOW ALL THIS &#8211; WOW.   I WILL MAKE GOOD USE OF YOU IN THE FUTURE.</p>
<p># 31 No member shall be entitled to vote at any meeting unless all monies then due from him to the association have been paid.  ALL MONIES DUE!!!   I AM GLAD YOU BROUGHT THAT UP, A CAN OF WORMS .  DOES IT STATE BY WHEN PAYMENT MUST BE TENDERED OTHER THAN PRIOR TO A VOTE BEING TAKEN??? </p>
<p>YOU DENIED 6 BONA-FIDE WELL KNOWN MEMBERS OF SEVERAL YEARS STANDING WHILE YOU YOURSELF WERE ONLY LAST SEEN IN 2006 (YOU STILL OWE BACK DUES FOR 2007 AND 2008 BY THE WAY!!! ).  IS YOUR VOTE THEREFORE LEGAL??  YOU VOTED WITHOUT CLEARING &#8220;ALL MONIES&#8221; DUE.    THE VOTE WAS CARRIED BY TWO &#8211; SIMPLE ARITHMETIC AS TO WHO WON.<br />
ARE YOU NOW GOING TO DO THE RIGHT AND PROPER THING AND WITHDRAW YOUR PERSONAL AND, AS YOU SO ELOQUENTLY POINTED OUT, &#8220;ILLEGAL&#8217;&#8221; VOTE AS THE PRINCIPLED MAN THAT I KNOW YOU TO BE, NOW THAT YOU HAVE FOUND IT OUT TO BE SO.     I AWAIT THIS ANSWER WITH BATED BREATH BUT I CANNOT HOLD IT FOR LONG.  VOTE NOW ONLY CARRIED BY ONE.  SHALL I NOW REMOVE THE OTHER VOTE WHO HAS NOT FULLY CLEARED HIS BACK-DUES  etc. etc.???  IF YOU WANT I WILL GO THERE !!!</p>
<p>INTERESTING &#8211; I WILL AWAIT YOUR ACTION OF WITHDRWAL OF YOUR VOTE AS THAT WILL SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. I HAVE ANOTHER &#8220;MEMBER&#8221; OF YOUR GROUP IN A SIMILAR SITUATION &#8211; HE HAD NOT PAID UP FOR A DECADE !!!   THE FAT LADY IS NOW REALLY ABOUT TO SING AND I DO NOT THINK IT WILL BE ANOTHER SUSAN BOYLE SCENARIO.</p>
<p>Please see the the articles of association for the SHMAA for confirmation, but it seems pretty clear cut to me, that unless someone had paid their membership they were unable to cast a vote.  SEE MY COMMENT ABOVE.  FULL PAYMENT I PRESUME!!   I DID NOT WANT TO GO THERE &#8211;  NOT YET ANYWAY!!  BUT I WILL TAKE YOUR ADVICE AND RUN WITH IT IF NECESSARY  THANKS.  </p>
<p>With regards to another email you wrote and circulated to some people recently, I believe you and i do not have the same understanding of the Articles of Association. THAT IS OBVIOUS TO ME.  IT IS IN BLACK AND WHITE TO BE LEGALLY INTERPRETED.  I HAVE MY OPINION AND YOU HAVE YOURS.  LETS LEAVE IT AT THAT FOR NOW.</p>
<p>You mentioned that by default that if the elected chairman stood down, then the runner up would automatically assume that position (my words)&#8230;. I think you went on to say that you did not want the chair by default&#8230;&#8230; I might be wrong here BUT!! my understanding is a little different&#8230;<br />
I believe you were reffering to # 35 (e)</p>
<p>I actuall think that does not apply, because after being voted in, Mr. Sykes addressed the meeting as our new Chairman, there for he did not decline to serve.  HE HOWEVER HE MADE IT QUITE CLEAR THAT HIS ACCEPTANCE WAS VERY CONDITIONAL, AND NONE OF THESE CONDITIONS WERE FULFILEED.  HE &#8220;RESIGNED&#8221; SHORTLY THERAFTER.  CHECK YOUR LAWYER BEFORE YOU GO THERE.  I HAVE ALREADY DECIDED TO ALLOW THE FULL &#8220;ENLIGHTENED&#8221; MEMBERSHIP BODY TO RE-VOTE.  A POINT HAS TO BE MADE TO QUELL THIS HECKLING IN THE FUTURE.</p>
<p>I think # 37 is actually the note we should concentrate on<br />
&#8220;All casual vacancies arising amoongst the directors or officers shall be filled by the directors&#8221;. THAT IS SO.  I AM QUITE WILLING TO GO THAT ROUTE.  IT WOULD SAVE UNNECESSARY EXPENSES TO BE INCURRED BY PAYING FOR A NEW VENUE TO RESOLVE THIS CRISIS.  WILL YOU OR YOUR COHORTS PAY FOR THIS EXPENSE THAT THEY CAUSED???  SHOULD WE NOT JUST CALL IT QUITS AND BEGIN THE NECESSARY AND MUCH NEEDED HEALING PROCESS, A RIFT CAUSED BY A FEW DISCONTENTS MANIPULATING YOU AND OTHERS??</p>
<p>Again maybe I am wrong but I dont think so. YOU ARE WRONG.  YOU ARE NOT PAID TO &#8220;THINK&#8221; HERE &#8211; DEAL WITH THE FACTS.</p>
<p>With regards to your point about if a topic is raised under AOB without notice,it is only for placement for discussion at the next AGM&#8230;.. am i to understand that the topic of lowering the release weight was not raised at the 2008 AGM? It is my understanding that it was, but as you pointed out, i was not there, so cannot confirm this. EXACTLY, PLEASE NO MORE HEARSAY, YOU ARE BEING USED AS A MOUTHPIECE BY THE UNSCRUPULOUS &#8211; CHECK THE MINUTES 20O8. CERTAINLY NO DUAL TOURNAMENT CONCEPT HAS EVER BEEN OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED AND/OR RAISED AS FAR AS I CAN RECOLLECT.  </p>
<p>With regards to why no member so actively involved in this unjust &#8220;coup&#8221;, maybe you are better served asking them. I WILL, IF THEY WOULD JUST PRESENT THEMSELVES.  THE BEST CHAIR WOULD HAVE BEEN ONE REFLECTING THEIR VIEWS.  THE WORSE MISTAKE WAS TO TAKE A NEUTRAL PERSON AND ELECT HIM ON THE SPOT &#8211; YOU WON THE SKIRMISH BUT YOU ARE NOW ABOUT TO LOSE THE &#8220;WAR&#8221;.</p>
<p>I for one did not for two reasons, I do not have an issue with you being the chairman, as i have indicated to you before and my offer to work with anyone.  THANK YOU &#8211; A PITY &#8211; YOU WILL NO DOUBT  MAKE A GREAT CHAIR ONE DAY IN THE DISTANT FUTURE.  KEEP UP THE SELF-EDUCATION AS IT IS WORTH IT.</p>
<p>I just want to have your confirmation that you will be more understanding of the members requests and how they are reffered to.  UNFORTUNATELY I DO UNDERSTAND SOME OF THEM ALL TOO WELL.</p>
<p>With regards to the damage done to our sister organisation MBYC, I believe the damage is self inflicted.  IT IS NOT &#8211; ALL RULES COMMITTEE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING ON ALL PARTIES.  IT SHOULD HAVE ENDED THERE.  THE WORD FINAL IS JUST THAT.  YOU CANNOT GET AWAY FROM THIS.  NO FURTHER DEBATE NEED OR WILL BE ENTERED INTO.</p>
<p>It is unfortunate that they chose to change the rules of the game after the game was over, for this they will have to deal with fixing their own damage. THEY DID NOT CHANGE ANY RULES.  IF THEY DID, SHOW ME WHERE.</p>
<p>How many people do you think will be entering their tournament this year, knowing fully well that the rules they were participating under could very well be changed.  A BOYCOT IS  A SIGNAL OF A VERY POOR SPORTSMAN.  AGAIN SHOW ME THE WRITTEN RULE THAT WAS BROKEN.  IF IT UNWRITTEN THEN THE MoBAY RULES COMMITTEE INTERPRETS AND APPLIES IT.  ANY DECISION TAKEN IS THEN FINAL &#8211; A VERY BASIC PRINCIPLE IN TOURNAMENTS.  LEAVE IT THERE.</p>
<p>That my friend is what the MBYC should be concebtrating on. NO, WRONG AGAIN.   A VERY MUCH NEEDED APOLOGY IS ESSENTIAL AND MUST BE ISSUED TO THE MBYC, YOUR SISTER YACHT CLUB, FOR THE DAMAGES INCURRED AND THE UNWARRANTED WITHDRAWAL OF A WELL-NEEDED SPONSORSHIP.  SHAME ON YOU ALL.  APOLOGISING IS EASY AND IS REQUIRED OF A SPORTSMAN.</p>
<p>THIS IS THE LAST COMMENT I WILL MAKE ON THE MoBAY TOURNAMENT 2008.  THAT DECISION BY THE MoBAY RULES COMMITTEE IS FINAL AND BINDING AND DOES NOT WARRANT FURTHER DEBATE.  I AM NOT, AND HAVE NEVER BEEN, A MEMBER OF THE MoBAY RULES COMMIITTEE.  I THEREFORE CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEM.</p>
<p>Since as you have requested, i have answered your questions with regards to the AGM,To enlighten me  could you answer a few on the MBYC event for me&#8230;&#8230; SEE ABOVE..</p>
<p>Have a good day&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;  I WILL, SAME TO YOU &#8211; </p>
<p>NOW PLEASE DO SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE FOR SHMAA FOR A CHANGE AND PRODUCE AN ARTICLE FOR THE PAIMT MAGAZINE 2009-2010 OUT OF YOUR NEW INTEREST IN IGFA &#8211; ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THAT INSTITUTION??? THE CONCEPT OF RELEASES OF BLUE MARLIN NEED TO BE WRITTEN ABOUT AGAIN.  I ENLIST YOU SPEAKING AS THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR 2009.  </p>
<p>NOW DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND STEP ASIDE, EXPOSE THOSE HIDING BEHIND YOU AND LET THESE &#8220;DEMON-ISHERS&#8221; DEMOLISH AND DO THEIR OWN DIRTY WORK.  DO NOT BE THEIR LACKEY.  YOU ARE BEING MANIPULATED.</p>
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		<title>By: PHILIP SAMMS</title>
		<link>http://paimt2009.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/hello-world/#comment-17</link>
		<dc:creator>PHILIP SAMMS</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>DEAR DOC,
                I HAVE NOT FISHED THE PORT ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT IN OVER TWENTY YEARS, MAINLY BECAUSE OF THE KILL TOURNAMENT STIGMA. WHEN WE WENT TO THE TAG AND RELEASE, AND DONNA MARZOUCA WAS EMBARASSED BY HER EIGHT RELEASES, I FELT WE WERE DEALING WITH CHILDREN INSTEAD OF ADULT &quot;SPORT FISHERMEN&quot; I BACK A TOTAL TAG &amp; RELEASE FORMAT FOR A RELEASE TOURNAMENT 100%.
               IF WE WANT TO KILL MARLIN TO EAT, GO TO CALIFORNIA BANKS ANY MORNING AND CATCH YOUR FOOD FISH.
PHILIP.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DEAR DOC,<br />
                I HAVE NOT FISHED THE PORT ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT IN OVER TWENTY YEARS, MAINLY BECAUSE OF THE KILL TOURNAMENT STIGMA. WHEN WE WENT TO THE TAG AND RELEASE, AND DONNA MARZOUCA WAS EMBARASSED BY HER EIGHT RELEASES, I FELT WE WERE DEALING WITH CHILDREN INSTEAD OF ADULT &#8220;SPORT FISHERMEN&#8221; I BACK A TOTAL TAG &amp; RELEASE FORMAT FOR A RELEASE TOURNAMENT 100%.<br />
               IF WE WANT TO KILL MARLIN TO EAT, GO TO CALIFORNIA BANKS ANY MORNING AND CATCH YOUR FOOD FISH.<br />
PHILIP.</p>
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		<title>By: rondq</title>
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		<dc:creator>rondq</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Great, Glad you woke up.   Now what about some answers to the conduct of the AGM and democrasy etc.
Ron
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great, Glad you woke up.   Now what about some answers to the conduct of the AGM and democrasy etc.<br />
Ron<br />
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