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The Hedgehog
05-24-2011, 08:40 PM
AOTH was the blast that it always has been. Actually I had even more fun this year.

Now it is time to focus on the gorge. Get ready. Gonna start working on a headcount after Mem day. It is gonna be a good one. I just talked to Jamie. We are going to dust off the bushwhacked machine on Fri. It has been a whole 3 weeks since we have fired it up. Got a few more tricks up the sleeve this year. Better practice up Weasel! You wanted two.....you got it!
roadtripse
05-24-2011, 11:02 PM
After taking Sunday and Monday off as a recovery period from AOTH, I took the boat to the water and started tuning tonight. I have renewed energy and enthusiasim for the Flowerpot this summer, and it will be ready for Chatt, not just functioning after a one hour water test, like it was for AOTH.

All of this aside, Chatt will be the highlight of any Donzi-afficionado's summer that attends, no doubt. Run all day on beautiful waters (note to Bill... need 93 bro if we are running way south) and then eat and drink at one of the proudest party docks in the Southeast, the infamous A-DOCK. Doesn't really get much better than that. Nope it doesn't.

On the fence? Book it. If things are at all like last year, we will have a ball.
The Hedgehog
05-25-2011, 01:53 AM
Oh yeah, we got a plan for some good juice at Goose Pond for folks that like high octane!
BUIZILLA
05-25-2011, 07:18 AM
Oh yeah, we got a plan for some good juice at Goose Pond for folks that like high octane! need to make SURE the dining deal is open this time... LOL
Last Real Texan
05-25-2011, 10:22 AM
I'll be there for sure!
I need to get my chit diagnosed and fixed before then....hopefully it is not to bad, going to tear into it tonight.... If I can't get it fixed I guess I tag along in the whaler.....

Tex
roadtripse
05-25-2011, 01:14 PM
I'll be there for sure!
If I can't get it fixed I guess I tag along in the whaler.....

Tex

WRONG answer Alex... get it fixed as we got some running to do...
MadPoodle
05-25-2011, 02:45 PM
Sounds like somebodies chain got yanked once to often... :grin: :bye: :f5:
Last Real Texan
05-25-2011, 03:08 PM
WRONG answer Alex... get it fixed as we got some running to do...

No worries tripper...... Cracked the lower from the upper.....

Did not break the vertical shaft BUT it seems the lower gears are shot and the shaft will not turn.....

Best case..... go throughout the lower completely and inspect the upper for debris and hope it is OK but will it be thoroughly inspected before deemed healthy.

Worst case.... Trashed the whole thing upper and lower and zinging the motor when it blew bent some valves and chit......


Either way I will be there sporting fresh gear ready to run!

Now back to the hunt for a blackhawk !!!!:grin:
MadPoodle
05-25-2011, 06:17 PM
If they are Merc parts we need to talk...
Donzi Vol
05-25-2011, 11:13 PM
Unless something crazy happens, I'll be there. I'll start preparing myself mentally, physically, and emotionally now.
MadPoodle
05-26-2011, 07:28 AM
I've already lined up a donor liver....
Lenny
05-26-2011, 09:22 AM
:grin:
roadtripse
05-26-2011, 09:57 AM
You haven't even seen it yet, when a bunch of Donzi-heads get mixed into that environment. It's kind of a chaotic, type-A, rebel-yell, sort of a thing. We run the heck out of the boats, trash talk like crazy with a sandbagger edge, AND then mix in the Captain, Jamie, and the rest of the A-Dock crew in with us in the evening, and it just doesn't get any better....

Can we expect a return engagement from the Green contingent?
Lenny
05-26-2011, 10:07 AM
Can we expect a return engagement from the Green contingent?

... don't know. While we were in Kentucky my "ex" was diagnosed with a severe bone marrow disease. She was medivac'd from Victoria to Vancouver General Hospital where she will now "live" for the next 3 1/2 months :(

Deneen and I now have my 14 year old daughter ( who lived at her moms ) back at our house in Victoria full time so to speak while this ordeal unfolds.

No longer sure if we can vacate for 4-5 days or so at this time :(

???
roadtripse
05-26-2011, 12:40 PM
Sorry for the news, Len. There is way too much of this kind of thing in people's lives right now. Serious illness, broken relationships, death of a loved one, family squabbles, lost jobs, and the list goes on.

This is part of the reason I have been so defensive lately when somebody starts tearing down from afar these kind of gatherings of friends. I think a lot of folks need this kind of release to help deal with what is going on in their lives right now.

Glad you two made it out last week.
MadPoodle
05-26-2011, 04:25 PM
You mentioned an issue Lenny, I didn't realize the severity of it. We'll keep you guys in our thughts and prayers, hope all goes well out there.
Lenny
05-27-2011, 01:22 AM
What fun tho, com'on people back to Happy Thoughts :grin: I would go there again in a HEARTBEAT !!! and I will if I can ( Deneen and I )
Donziweasel
05-27-2011, 07:47 PM
Guys, get out your wife beater tank tops.

Ladies, get those daisy dukes ready.

Buy a bottle of Tennessee sipping whisky

Give a hardy REBEL YELL because,

I AM READY FOR THE A DOCK EXPERIENCE AND READY TO RUN THE GORGE!!!! :)

See everyone soon........
MadPoodle
05-27-2011, 10:09 PM
Don't you mean stock up on the coco lopez??


4640
roadtripse
05-29-2011, 10:46 AM
mixed in to keep his man card intact...
Donziweasel
05-29-2011, 01:13 PM
Scott and Todd.....double bite me..... :)

I am a Captian guy anyways.....unless Poodle is tending bar. I have found anything he makes tends to be very good........ :)
The Hedgehog
05-30-2011, 11:18 PM
Priceless! great pics Lenny. Even a few of the Captain for good measure. We had a great time with you guys!
roadtripse
06-14-2011, 09:01 AM
But in order to get enough ribeyes, we kind of need a definitive count of the number of people. Unless of course, you are planning on eating grilled tofu and drinking Pinas with your buddy DW, then you are on your own...

Can I get a roll call, one more time, please? Thanks from the grill staff...

Roadtrip Flowerpot SE crew - 2
Atomic Carl and Patti - 2
Buizilla - 1

Please add accordingly...
The Hedgehog
06-14-2011, 03:23 PM
Myself and Ms Christina,
Tex,
The Captain,
Andre and Callie (ZMan)
Stan and Susan,
Tim and Debbie
Poodle and Heidie (sp)
Barbara

Obviously the A dock crowd

I know that we have others but I am still all fogged up from Riverbend.
The Hedgehog
06-14-2011, 03:24 PM
Obviously Weasel will be there since Tex fixed the A/C
roadtripse
06-14-2011, 05:24 PM
Myself and Ms Christina, 2
Tex, 1
The Captain, 1
Andre and Callie (ZMan) 2
Stan and Susan, 2
Tim and Debbie 2
Poodle and Heidi 2
Barbara 1

Obviously the A dock crowd ???

I know that we have others but I am still all fogged up from Riverbend.

Russ and Sheila 2
Parnell and Wendy 2
Tidbart and guest 2
Donzi Vol 1
roadtripse
06-14-2011, 05:24 PM
Obviously Weasel will be there since Tex fixed the A/C

Weasel 1

26 so far, I think, not counting the A-Dockers..

Who else?
The Hedgehog
06-14-2011, 05:48 PM
Vol + 1! I hope that he reads this and brings a date!

For the record he showed up with a hottie at the Roamer last weekend. I think that she was with his buddy Ben though. Vol and the hottie passed out in the sun room. Unfortunately it was not on the same couch!
roadtripse
06-15-2011, 02:43 PM
Vol + 1! I hope that he reads this and brings a date!

For the record he showed up with a hottie at the Roamer last weekend. I think that she was with his buddy Ben though. Vol and the hottie passed out in the sun room. Unfortunately it was not on the same couch!

I think we can help fix all of this, if he shows up with the hottie, again. Right David?
Donzi Vol
06-15-2011, 07:48 PM
She was a different one than the girl I got the AOTH shirt for, Todd. Afterall, it's a numbers game, right?;). And as far as passing out on the wrong couch, I was just playing hard to get.
roadtripse
06-16-2011, 09:33 AM
She was a different one than the girl I got the AOTH shirt for, Todd. Afterall, it's a numbers game, right?;). And as far as passing out on the wrong couch, I was just playing hard to get.

Well don't count on the really cool t-shirt from the latest Donzi rally angle again, because I am out of the things. Although, come to think of it, Poodle can probably hook you up with a sweet DMRS shirt, if need be.

Either way, we're getting steak for a hottie, whomever she is!
The Hedgehog
06-16-2011, 08:59 PM
Alright Dave, you heard what Christina said last year. We will be pulling for you.

BTW, I liked Torri better this time. She is not a bad chick.
Donzi Vol
06-16-2011, 11:25 PM
Thanks for the encouragement, Hedge. You know me, always working on something. Glad you got to know Torii a little better. She's a solid girl and a lot of fun. She's going to try to make it to Knoxville for that bday celebration that I texted you about earlier...hint hint.

Btw, getting the Donzi back on the water this weekend, which means some good seat time before the gorge run. Can't wait!
LadyGrizz
06-21-2011, 02:26 PM
That would be Barbara + 2....Lisa (the one with the camper) and Andrew has expressed a significant interest to join in the fun! Anything in particular we can bring to contribute to the festivities?
The Hedgehog
06-22-2011, 09:38 AM
That would be Barbara + 2....Lisa (the one with the camper) and Andrew has expressed a significant interest to join in the fun! Anything in particular we can bring to contribute to the festivities?

Bringing Andrew would be great. I really enjoyed having him on the ZX for the day. Nice, polite but speaks his mind. He was a lot of fun. Kind of like someone else.

Anything to contribute to the Sat night cookout would be good but certainly not required. We will have a list of things as we get closer.