You know the real problem could've been that you had the meeting during the week. A lot of people who fish the Nooch primarily all year (myself being one) live over an hour away. I commend your efforts, but you must put more into your thinking then "I gave plenty of time for people to show up setting it at 700". I'm a UPS driver and usually get in and off the clock around 630pm everynight. It roughly takes me an hour-hour 1/2 to get to the Nooch from home WITHOUT traffic. Then you add rush hour traffic through the Nisqually Flats and you're talking some serious road time. Then add the return trip that night only to be getting up early for work. I'm not making excuses, just reallife does take it's toll. My main reason for not going was simply that....time. It's a shame the locals didn't show up, that's what is disturbing. I attend all the local meetings here in Tacoma/Puyallup (i.e. clam seasons and such put on by the WDFW) since they're easily accessible and get myself home at a decent hour.

All the planning in the world and notice won't help if it's not easily accessible to all. The ones who whine the most will be the ones who'll try the least to correct, that's been a lifelong lesson I've learned. Hopefully next meeting will be more "non-local" friendly. I'm usually down at my Dad's property every weekend on the Nooch so I'm around there on the weekends.

Take care and hope this can fly...

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