Author Topic: 3rd Annual American Skier Reunion! (Read 66767 times)

Joel · « **Reply #105 on:** February 22, 2013, 01:56:57 PM »

Sorry... almost forgot. Pet friendly rooms are available for an additional $10 a night. Our kennel costs $20 a night so the choice is obvious. Looks like "shelby" is coming along on our vacation!

wetamb · « **Reply #106 on:** February 24, 2013, 07:03:16 AM »

Gents, I am in the process of looking to see if I am available to make it that weekend. The summer is the busy time for me with my new business. I think I can get there for the weekend but that will be it as I need to be back on Mon. So I most likely will be there fri night and leave sun afternoon. BJ

Joel · « **Reply #107 on:** February 24, 2013, 11:02:56 AM »

Thanks for the heads up BJ! Come earlier if you can... Both Dan and I will be there by Wed or Thur! Come on, "You deserve a break today!" Was that a McDonald's or Burger King slogan??

Let me know when you confirm. I'm trying to compile a list of who, # of guests, dates, type boat(s), etc...

Joel

Joel · « **Reply #108 on:** February 24, 2013, 11:35:34 AM »

Alrighty then... down to business! I'm gonna put together a basic agenda / timeline (nothing fancy). I want to keep this event FUN, simple and down to earth (the way we like it) but want to include a couple of items we can enjoy & share besides boating, skiing & footin' our asses off!!! I have a few questions / favors to ask:

1. Is anyone planning to make/sell 3rd Annual Reunion t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, floaties, etc?

2. Is anyone planning to make/provide some kind of awards, plaques, memorabilia, etc (similar to last year)?

3. Would anyone be interested in providing instruction for a tech session/DIY on maintenance items common to our boats - proper winterization technique, impeller pump inspection/replacement, shaft waterseal inspection/replacement, strut bearing inspection/replacement, installation of Elec Ignition, etc, to name a few? Looking for TWO volunteers / one session ea - one Sat / one Sun. Not taking up a lot of time/effort - mostly just one maintenance item at 30 min. per tech session.

4. Would anyone like to host a potluck cookout for our annual Ron telling AM Skier stories and BS session (one of the better things we do... beer is usually invovled)? Preferably someone renting a Cabin... If not, we can have it at the common area/BBQ grill.

5. Any ideas you have to make our 3rd Annual Reunion even better?

Post your ideas on here (so everyone can read/comment) and PM me directly with details if your interested in providing any of the above items. Lets get this party STARTED!!!

Joel

Midskier · « **Reply #109 on:** February 25, 2013, 11:10:17 AM »

Quote from: Joel on February 24, 2013, 11:35:34 AM

Alrighty then... down to business! I'm gonna put together a basic agenda / timeline (nothing fancy). I want to keep this event FUN, simple and down to earth (the way we like it) but want to include a couple of items we can enjoy & share besides boating, skiing & footin' our asses off!!! I have a few questions / favors to ask:

1. Is anyone planning to make/sell 3rd Annual Reunion t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, floaties, etc? - no not yet

2. Is anyone planning to make/provide some kind of awards, plaques, memorabilia, etc (similar to last year)? Mike (?)

3. Would anyone be interested in providing instruction for a tech session/DIY on maintenance items common to our boats - proper winterization technique, impeller pump inspection/replacement, shaft waterseal inspection/replacement, strut bearing inspection/replacement, installation of Elec Ignition, etc, to name a few? Looking for TWO volunteers / one session ea - one Sat / one Sun. Not taking up a lot of time/effort - mostly just one maintenance item at 30 min. per tech session.
you guys name the subject - Ron and I are already prepared - Ron, 30 minutes, only 30 minutes

4. Would anyone like to host a potluck cookout for our annual Ron telling AM Skier stories and BS session (one of the better things we do... beer is usually invovled)? Preferably someone renting a Cabin... If not, we can have it at the common area/BBQ grill. Ron and I each have hotel rooms this year not the cabin

5. Any ideas you have to make our 3rd Annual Reunion even better?

Post your ideas on here (so everyone can read/comment) and PM me directly with details if your interested in providing any of the above items. Lets get this party STARTED!!!

Joel

Mike Harry · « **Reply #110 on:** February 26, 2013, 03:44:10 AM »

Im guessing question #2 is directed even if not directly toward me

The answer is yes. The question is still what, but the answer is yes.

Mike Harry · « **Reply #111 on:** February 26, 2013, 03:47:41 AM »

And I had an idea on shirts. Somthing swishing around in my head for some time. I dont want to outline it as I think a suprise would be cool, but if it must be said it must so let me know. I know that the shirt thing has been done by others every other year so Ill be glad to let that one go, but I do think I have a pretty decent idea on a pretty cool shirt.

Willing to share idea, just didnt want to spoil if it turns out we go with it.

Joel · « **Reply #112 on:** March 01, 2013, 01:07:57 PM »

Mike, Send me a PM with what you have in mind... I'll keep it on the DL... Apparently "DL" means on the Down Low... LOL!!!

Phil may not make it this year and I havent heard from Gonzo lately so I have no clue if ANYONE is doing shirts, hoodies, etc... If someone wants to step up please let me know.

Ron & Dan, I'm putting you guys down for one Tech Session each - Thanks for stepping up!

Everyone, DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY REQUESTS FOR TECH SESSION TOPICS??? Now is your chance to get a hands on demo from DA MAN... er... DA MEN!!!!

Post on here and we'll make it happen!!!

Joel

Joel · « **Reply #113 on:** March 13, 2013, 05:38:32 PM »

UPDATE! At this year's AM Skier Boat Reunion the Tanis brothers have volunteered to provide us with invaluable hands-on instruction for the following topics:

On Saturday, Ron will host a technical session on routine inboard boat maintenance including winterization procedures, impellor replacement and wheel bearing & trailer surge brake maintenance, etc...

On Sunday, Dan will host a technical session on Electronic Ignition installation (best performance upgrade you can buy for $100), Holley Carb fine tuning & troubleshooting lean/rich mixtures, throttle cable maintenance and fuel filter replacement.

Both are gonna use my 1991 Advance as the "test lab" cause my boat needs it more than their boats...

Come on out and learn from the guys that helped design & build these boats!! We are soooo blessed to have the Tanis brothers here with us every year and willing to help us every day with our boating needs! Some days you just have to Thank God you own a Classic American Skier!

If your coming to the reunion, please make your hotel reservations ASAP and sign in on the "3rd Annual Reuion Attendance" thread so I know who's coming & what kind of boat your bringing.... ALL BOATS are welcome... were a very informal bunch

Joel

Smitty · « **Reply #114 on:** May 15, 2013, 12:16:00 PM »

Trying to book Saturday night. I might have a surprise for you all!!!

Joel · « **Reply #115 on:** May 16, 2013, 12:19:03 PM »

Quote from: Mike Harry on February 26, 2013, 03:44:10 AM

Im guessing question #2 is directed even if not directly toward me

The answer is yes. The question is still what, but the answer is yes.

Mike, PM me when you get a minute... or just call (614) 886-3511. Lets get this baby rolling!!!

Joel

Midskier · « **Reply #116 on:** May 22, 2013, 01:32:22 PM »

fyi if Shanghai is all booked up

there are other hotel chains within 10 miles of Shanghai

also note: there is a walmart supercenter within 8 miles & several gas stations within 5-10 miles too

Dan T

Joel · « **Reply #117 on:** May 22, 2013, 03:51:01 PM »

Looks like this year is going to be very informal. No 3rd Annual T-shirts, etc. The good news is we will have two tech sessions from the infamous Ron & Dan (sounds like a couple of AM radio disc jockeys). One on Sat and one on Sun - both around the lunch hour - so we can take a break between the a.m. glass and the p.m. glass and maybe LEARN something about our boats.

Boating Supplies: I will bring generic adjustable skis, wake board & knee board for everyone's use. Just give them back before you leave

Is anyone bringing a barefoot boom? Someone may want to barefoot - I know Dan goes "long line" but not sure of anyone else. I have a boom, but am not planning on bringing it - I'm way too old for that crap! Let me know if anyone needs it.

Joel

Midskier · « **Reply #118 on:** May 23, 2013, 10:46:42 AM »

I would imagine all the boats that show up with "barefoot" on the side will have a barefoot boom, I wouldn't go without it

Dan T

Joel · « **Reply #119 on:** May 23, 2013, 03:30:29 PM »

Dan: I would imagine that as well, but "It pays to Discover"

Everyone: Let me know if anyone needs a boom to use or would like to BUY it

$200 and its yours - I'll deliver at the reunion. Its used but in good shape, black painted two piece, aircraft grade aluminum poles, with pylon clamp & coated wire rope to the bow eye - pretty standard stuff

Joel

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