2nd Annual American Skier Reunion!

[Gonzo]

Please let us know if you plan on attending and how many are in your party. Thanks!

[Mike Harry]

Alright. It seems as though I have been elected (bye Joel only, strange aint it) to be CEO of this deal.

I guess any and all things need to go on this sticky........ and once discussed will either see a yeah or nah.

It has been brought to my attention that the same time and place next year looks more than reasonable and that quite a few folks are thinking a week (and if you can do 2 or 3 days or whatever thats great)

Let the ideas start coming in. Ill start making some phone calls to see where we stand with dates and such.

[Joel]

Mike,   Excuse me... you volunteered... kinda... sorta      I coming with a party of FOUR (including myself) and one 1991 Advance.

The Place:  I recommend we return to Buchanans resort unless someone can find another place thats just as nice but less expensive.  Buchanans was nice, the food was good, the ammenities were O.K., the pool was clean (no chlorine), etc, and the prices were reasonable.  The small cottages & the motel rooms were small but nice.  The larger cottages & lodges get more expensive, but have tons of room.

Dates:  Were planning on a week-long vaca - arrive on Sun or Mon & leave the following Sun.  The same weekend worked well.  Although, the weekend before or after may be better so the Reunion doesnt conflict with Father's Day.  As long as were booked prior to the July 4th weekend we should be golden.

Boat slips:  I dont recommend using a boat slip (overnight) - the old gelcoats tend to suck up the color of green scum at the waterline when it sits in the water overnight - it WONT come off without hull cleaner (dont ask me how I know this).  Recommend everyone trailer your boats in / out & wipe down as usual - no prob.  Plenty of room for trailer parking.

Activities:  I recommend we take a collection to rent a Pontoon boat for the Reunion Weekend.  It would be very handy for coolers, skis, boards, etc, and we'd have a place for anyone that DOESNT ski or just wants to take a break, sit in the shade & watch, have a cold one, etc...  The Plaques and Tee Shirts / Hoodies were BIG HITS.  The fact that they had the same design was a plus (IMHO) and I recommend we do something similar in 2012.   If we get enough participation maybe we can do some sort of boat show judging (as you've mentioned) with token prizes or trophies - Ron T can be the judge   I'm already working with Ron T to do one Tech Session on Engine & Shaft alignment.  Its a critical maintenance item thats probably the most over-looked on the majority of our boats.   And, we can probably talk Dan T into giving a few lessons on Barefootin'...  He seems to enjoy it and that looks like a blast on a boom!!!

Other than that, lets have a great time skiing, footin', tubin', etc!!!  Both the a.m. and p.m. skiing was GREAT!!!  And, during the week there were literally NO BOATS on our little slice of heaven near Buchanans docks or around the corner at the "Girl Scout" public boat ramp.

O.K.  I'm done for now...   

[Mike Harry]

I was thinking this year (before I couldnt make it of course) of renting one of the bigger or biggest cabins and splitting it with another couple/family. Might be something I would be interested in this year. Would depend on the room of course and how many folks in a family....... so on, but if there is only me and one other in my group we may be able to get the same price as a smaller shack and have 2 or 3 times the room.

You guys school me on this, I wasnt there to see what was what.

And I prefer the trailer anyhow, even though mine should clean pretty easy.

[Mike Harry]

Mike Harry, with 1 1986 American Skier Advance "Barefoot Skier"

I have no idea how many with me. And short of illegal, Im down with just about anything.

Are there any attractions or places to see close, something that can be done in the middle of the day like the middle of the week? 7 Days of boating will be awesome for me!!! but I dont know if the family (if they choose to come) would be into that so much.

[wetamb]

Well, I'm in again for sure with 1 92 Legend plus myself.  And who knows, by then I might find someone to bring with me....LOL

BJ

PS - The hotel rooms were small and around $75 per day with all taxes(might be a cheaper weekly rate or weekday rate).  Rooms meant for just 2 people and as Joel said, both sizes of cabins were nice for families of more.

[wetamb]

Oh, a few more things.  I am looking into having Koozes and new key chain floaties made for next years event.  I have a buddy that can possibly do both or I have some contacts that might be able to help. 

BJ

[Joel]

Fantasitic!!   That makes three boats already...  and, I'm sure Phil, Gonzo & Rafe will be bringing their AM Skier as well - thats FOUR!!!    The Land Between the Lakes is a National Park...  lots of stuff to see & do - from a National Geographic point of view    Google it and you'll see whats available.  Nashville is two hours away on a good day so dont count on that for a diversion...  My wife found that out the hard way...

Accomodations:  The Standard Cottages have two small bedrooms, a bathroom, a livingroom & a kitchenette.  The Deluxe Cottages are very roomy with two large bedrooms (two Double beds in each), a bathroom, shower room, large livingroom, kitchen/dining area, and a large front & side porch - two families of four can fit (tight, better really like eachother but it'll work).  The Lodges are even better & even more expensive, but doubling up with another family is very doable $$$ wise (Ron & Dan's families rented one).  The waterfront cottages are expensive and probably not worth the extra $$$ unless doubling up...  I've heard they have a hot tub, etc... but havent seen one in person.  Me and the family will probably opt for a Standard or Deluxe cottage next trip (depends on how much $$ I can save between now & then...)  Specific info on all the accomodations, including the motel rooms & various camping sites, are included on the website.

Joel

[RonT]

Count us in, at least Susan & I for a long weekend+?? W/boat (s), David has to go play in the sandbox leaving sometime next summer for 100 days, Don't know about Steven yet.

[Joel]

Thats FIVE AM Skiers already!!       Mike, you are doing one HELLUVA job!!!!   Much better than that last loser event-organizer dude   

[daveo]

just looked at the pics! looks like a great time sorry i missed it!! maybe with a years notice i can do some ADVANCE planning and make it this time!!!(pun intended)


                                                                              daveo

[Gonzo]

I am in for sure. This time I will be bringing my wife and daughter so there is 3. And of course Rafe's (my dad) Skier will be coming with one of us. The only thing I think is we should try the week before or after Father's day.

[Mike Harry]

NOTED: NOT FATHER'S DAY WEEK

[Roger]

Write in Roger and Judy Booth with a Ron Tanis refurbed 1992 Sport Volante! Maybe with 2 friends!

[Joel]

Very cool!!!  I've been wanting to see a Volante up close & personal...  My wife, Renee, doesnt like the Advance because it "doesnt have enough room, no cooler, no bowrider, etc, etc, etc..."