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Offline er0578

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #45 on: June 24, 2013, 07:41:41 PM »
I hated to miss the reunion this year as well. The distance and time did not allow for it. Therefore I am excited to start thinking about next year. Would anyone be interested in another location in Central US like Table Rock Lake in southern Missouri/Arkansas line?  The Chris Craft club has their reunion on Table Rock Lake every year so these locations are already used to accommodating for this. I also know of 3 other American Skier owners on Table Rock Lake. There is resorts and restaurants all over the lake. If you all would be interested my brother and I will start looking into accommodations. That would add 2 more boats for sure. Let me know your thoughts.

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #46 on: September 05, 2013, 07:04:54 AM »
Eric and anyone else interested in a 4th Annual Reunion.  I've pretty much spear-headed every Reunion to date - even though I couldnt make the 2nd...  Anyway, if you want to have a reunion in your neck of the woods, I'd say go for it!!!  You'll probably have a few boats (at least) within towing distances and it is a BLAST to get together will everyone on this forum.  Still, I'd recommend Norris Lake, TN.  Its very central to everyone, reasonably priced, and the water is to die for...   :)

Having said all that, my boat just sold so I wont be organizing  the 4th Annual Reunion.  I'll probably attend if one of you guys doesnt mind me tagging along & skiing behind thier boat!!!  LOL!!!  I still have my ski, towrope, vest, etc, and it should all fit nicely in the back of my car  :)

I'm looking forward to see who "steps up" and gets this thing off to a good start!  Its worth the effort  :)

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #47 on: September 10, 2013, 04:20:11 PM »
Hey Eddie.............. how was your trip in July?
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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #48 on: September 10, 2013, 06:28:02 PM »
Hey Eddie.............. how was your trip in July?

It was awesome. We had quite a bit of rain over the weekend but didn't dampen anything a whole lot. There was group of about 75 people there with about 30 different boats. All CC except my AS and one really cool Hydrodyne OB.

Secluded is an understatement. I'm driving into it and see a caution sign that says extreme curves and steep grades for the next ten miles. Holy Crap!!!! They weren't kidding. 180 degree hairpin turns on 15-20% grades uphill with a boat in tow was not fun. Then you do the same thing downhill after you get to top. By the time we got to the cabin, you could smell the brakes and they were hot. I'm telling you if you don't have good brakes and a strong tranny, you'll have a hard time making it. That last ten miles was almost a 45 minute drive after being on the road for 12 hrs.

Once there, the scenery was incredible, the company and the boats were awesome. The water was great but the weather made it less than desirable at times. Still found more than enough water to barefoot until you just couldn't hold on to the handle anymore or your legs and feet  were completely numb. Or both.

The worst part of the whole weekend was the walk back to our cabin from our covered slip on the dock. It was literally about 400 yds. and all uphill after you got off the dock. It was brutal after being on the water all day. The resorts floating dock is probably 300 yds long by itself. It's HUGE.

In retrospect, probably not a great place to have the reunion but a very cool place to see if you ever have the opportunity. There was only one small restaurant. It had good food but that was literally your only choice. We brought all of our food and drink with us so it wasn't an issue at all. The nearest grocery store is a half hour drive to get to it. Gas on the dock was reasonable considering the conditions. 93 lead free octane for $4.43/gal. and you pull right up to the pump.

I wouldn't hesitate to go back
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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #49 on: January 17, 2014, 08:09:13 AM »
Eric and anyone else interested in a 4th Annual Reunion.  I've pretty much spear-headed every Reunion to date - even though I couldnt make the 2nd...  Anyway, if you want to have a reunion in your neck of the woods, I'd say go for it!!!  You'll probably have a few boats (at least) within towing distances and it is a BLAST to get together will everyone on this forum.  Still, I'd recommend Norris Lake, TN.  Its very central to everyone, reasonably priced, and the water is to die for...   :)

Having said all that, my boat just sold so I wont be organizing  the 4th Annual Reunion.  I'll probably attend if one of you guys doesnt mind me tagging along & skiing behind thier boat!!!  LOL!!!  I still have my ski, towrope, vest, etc, and it should all fit nicely in the back of my car  :)

I'm looking forward to see who "steps up" and gets this thing off to a good start!  Its worth the effort  :)

Joel

I'm checking in to see if anyone is going to organize a 4th Reunion?  Anyone...?  Anyone...?  Bueller...?  Bueller....?

Joel
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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #50 on: January 18, 2014, 01:18:51 PM »
My travel plans for the summer are booked, Susan told me we were going on a "big vacation" for our 25th anniversary.  If the galaxy aligns itself just right I will be in central florida the first week in April & maybe the guys in Florida can meet up somewhere for a day??

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #51 on: January 19, 2014, 02:52:36 AM »
Im down with that Ron................. Just say when and where.

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #52 on: January 19, 2014, 10:14:11 AM »
Looks like Saturday april 5th, I will be attending a fly in convention Thur & Fri (3&4th) in Lakeland & have a place to stay in WinterPark (mother-in law) and I think Sat. is wide open. There is also a chance that Brother Dan might be able to join us on that day.

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #53 on: January 20, 2014, 03:11:02 AM »
Where Ya'll want to cruise? Butler chain?

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #54 on: January 20, 2014, 03:11:39 AM »
I know thats your old testing/stomping grounds  :)

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #55 on: January 21, 2014, 07:35:31 AM »
That sounds like fun, the longer & colder the winter runs up north the easier it will be to get my brother down to join us. He is probably practising his barefootin form behind a snowmobile on his frozen lake.

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #56 on: June 17, 2014, 07:03:09 PM »
Will there be a 2014 reunion? We are in the Cocoa Beach area.

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #57 on: June 17, 2014, 09:41:43 PM »
No way!  I am also in cocoa beach.  It would be cool to have a small reunion and meet everyone in florida.

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #58 on: June 18, 2014, 06:56:37 AM »
There isn't one scheduled for this year. We've had it on father's day weekend in the past. This year if I remember correctly Ron had a full schedule for the summer.
Anyway, we should definitely try to schedule something for next year again.
They are definitely a good time.
 
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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #59 on: June 18, 2014, 07:38:14 AM »
Florida area sounds good to me too for the next reunion.  I'm in Tallahassee.
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