2nd Annual American Skier Reunion!

[backfoot100]

So my wife and her sister are starting to get the grocery list together. I know that there was something mentioned about a pot luck possibility on sat. night. I guess I'm looking to find out if there is any specific agenda at this point? I would think that it's probably not real structured for the most part but if we're getting together for dinner or a pot luck or anything else in particular I want to plan accordingly. The girls are doing the groceries and the guys are doing the grilling and alchohol. I just need to be able to tell them what the reunion commitments are.
It's getting a lot closer. I'm totally pumped about this!!!! My wife and her sister/hubby are even jazzed about this more than I am. I really didn't think that would be possible.

[phil]

Hopefully next year Mike! I really appreciate you contributions to the reunion!


We have 7 boats attending so far. We need one more person to bring their boat to double last years number. C'mon all!

[Joel]

I'll second Mike's comments...  LOTS OF PICTURES are gonna need to be posted when this is done for those of us that cant attend...  This is KILLING ME and I know Mike is super depressed about it too...  Damn!!!

Hoist one or two cold ones (one beer & one soda) for us!   And, take pictures while your doing that too!!!  Have fun guys!!

Joel

[Mike Harry]

It does suck, but I dont think it will suck nearly as much as it would if I were to come without the Skier.

Thats just my mindset.

[PaulM]

I will be leaving Michigan early Friday AM towing the 88 Advance.  Will probably arrive late Friday PM.  I rented one of the motel rooms, but really wanted one of the cabins.  Will be accompanied by my brother Don who also is an 88 Advance owner. 

[phil]

Awesome, we're leaving Thursday early AM. Coming from Milwaukee, we'll see you there!

[RonT]

We are leaving Thursday morning with the '88 "rescue boat' ready or not, it's getting closer, will be the strangest boat there I'm sure....Upholstery will not be done on time, have new drivers seat & motor box top, with old passenger seat  coaming, prototype "Skier-Top" and the best part is that the first time in the water will probably be at the reunion. We are forecasting heavy weather/ rain for the next 4 days down here.

[Midskier]

The excitement is brewing! if the stars align just right we may see my ski partner and Ron's apprentice from the early 80s bringing down an all original '85 advance.....

Only 3 of us coming down this year and again boatless, leaving here Thursday around 8 am (I'm fairly certain we'll be heading down 57 through IL)
Dan T cell 708-906-5346 we plan on heading back home Tuesday am most likely taking 41 north through Indiana. 

the cabins Ron and I have are connected via "den" which can be used as a gathering place Friday night / Saturdayish (?)
Paula had a thought about a potluck or group sit together - last year all of had dinner together in the restaurant.....
so far we're just making a list of must brings and will have a full cooler or 2 of stuff to heat up or grill etc

I'll also have some tools and a few parts with too just in case

Dan T

[backfoot100]

We're leaving thursday early (like 3 or 4AM early) with the 'footer following along. Mapquest says 13 hrs. We'll see. Things go well enough I might even be able to get a barefoot run in before cocktails to wind down from the trip. Leaving monday AM to return.

We would definitely be up for a potluck thing on sat. night. That's more conducive for visiting and socialization IMHO.

Like Dan, I'll have some tools. I'm also bringing a 13x12 ACME 541 and a puller. If anyone is interested in trying it out, just let me know.

Coming up 75 through Atlanta and to Nashville.  Then whatever to where ever. My cell 407-733-3599.

Definitely getting pumped.

Eddie

[phil]

Eddie, I know a few of us are looking forward to some footing runs.. Maybe that burly motor in your barefoot skier wants to pull a barefoot line? That would be awesome.. See you guys soon!

[Smitty]

Heading down late Friday night after I pick up my son from Boy Scout camp.  Unfortunately, my Dad's '84 Delux Skier will not be making the trip.  After my Dad had a bad accident (not the boat) in the winter and the reluctancy to let the boat leave his side (can you blame him) we decided this would not be the year to do it.  However, I will be bringing my "other" boat that we can use as a courtesy vehicle if needed. 

I only have one request while we are down there; I would love to teach my boy how to ski behind one of the best ski boats ever built.  We have the ski's, I just will need a willing driver and boat to help out.  Willing to pay in food, beverage, gas $, or sweat.  We look forward to being there. 

[Midskier]

Chris, you know we have you covered 10X over , and that's just our cabin

[Joel]

Hey folks!   Hope you guys are enjoying the festivities...  Post lots of pics when you can...  ya know, between skiing runs, footin' classes, eatin' & drinkin' and BSing...    

[Mike Harry]

Phil, I think its time to take these 2 reunion posts down for the second reunion and its never to early to start thinking about 3rd annual!

[phil]

I will "un-sticky" them so they fall with the rest of the posts. I take that back it already is a non-sticky topic.