Gorge head count

[BUIZILLA]

post here how many in your party, and the boat you are bringing

if your NOT bringing a boat, post a head count anyway

and when your arriving so we can track down missing bodies

i'll start >>

me, myself, and I.... boat is a *maybe*, Thurs. afternoon

[The Hedgehog]

I will be there on Thurs afternoon

[The Hedgehog]

Need a Fri Head count too.

I am trying to schedule a lunch at the Docks. It would be great if we can pull it off. They have great food.

Working on Taco Mamacito or Big River Grill in Chatt for Sat lunch.

Dinner on Sat will be at A Dock. We are working on those logistics.

[RedDog]

Deb and I will be there late Friday afternoon or early evening. May have a cousin in tow.

Will have the 22C

[The Hedgehog]

Thanks Tim.

If we have a decent lunch crowd on Friday, The Docks (restaurant) will open and serve us. They will also serve beer and wine. Once this run gets a little bigger, they can serve more.

$15 a head is a good deal. They serve good food. We have been known to stay down for a couple of days in bad weather and run up a nice little tab and The Docks.

[Z-Man]

28 ZX
Dre and Callie
Possibly 2 more just awaiting the green light from them
Arrival Thursday evening prob about 9

[BUIZILLA]

Need a Fri Head count too.

I am trying to schedule a lunch at the Docks. It would be great if we can pull it off. They have great food.

Working on Taco Mamacito or Big River Grill in Chatt for Sat lunch.

Dinner on Sat will be at A Dock. We are working on those logistics. I thought Fri lunch was the Goose Pond grille again? does it even work?

[The Hedgehog]

I thought Fri lunch was the Goose Pond grille again? does it even work?

The Docks is the main restaurant at Goose Pond. It is closed on week days. If we bring enough crowd, they will open for us.

They are happy to serve 30. They will do less. We are almost in the money.

[The Hedgehog]

28 ZX
Dre and Callie
Possibly 2 more just awaiting the green light from them
Arrival Thursday evening prob about 9

Thanks Dre.

Please let me know if the two others come. We would love to have them.

[MadPoodle]

I'm in school until 1230 Friday in NC, then heading over.. Traveling solo :(

[Phil S]

Phil & Leesa Simmons, party of 2...we have a floating cabin booked for Friday & Saturday night (all I had to do was say "Hedgehog" to Leann and a cabin suddenly became available ! ). Possibility of arriving Thursday evening...depending on some scheduling issues...we'll book a hotel room if so. Not looking like boat will be in tow, but that could possibly change next week....will let you know asap.

Would definitely like to see itinerary as it shapes up and if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Looking forward to meeting everyone, my first event,...and the "A-Dock Experience"....(i think :) :grin:

Phil

[The Hedgehog]

Phil & Leesa Simmons, party of 2...we have a floating cabin booked for Friday & Saturday night (all I had to do was say "Hedgehog" to Leann and a cabin suddenly became available ! ). Possibility of arriving Thursday evening...depending on some scheduling issues...we'll book a hotel room if so. Not looking like boat will be in tow, but that could possibly change next week....will let you know asap.

Would definitely like to see itinerary as it shapes up and if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Looking forward to meeting everyone, my first event,...and the "A-Dock Experience"....(i think :) :grin:

Phil

Thanks for the info. It will be good!

[Donzi Vol]

If all goes to plan, I will come down Thursday night with the 18 in tow. I will be up for lunch on Friday, but the work cell will be on:Eye:. Torii will join for the lunch run on Saturday and the A-dock party Saturday night. It's her b-day, so we'll have to put happy birthday on the iPod at least once! Still working on cutwater and a couple others. Will reach out to both tomorrow. I hope they can make it. They'd be great additions to the event and will certainly enjoy the time.

Looking forward to it!
-David

[Sweet Cheekz]

Wendy and I will be in Thursday night around 6
Not sure what boat yet but something Donzi like

Leaving Sunday
Cant wait

Parnell

[roadtripse]

Jill and I. In on Thursday. For those of you with "maybes", please firm it up here, so we can pick up the right number of steaks for Saturday night....

[Ghost]

Lisa can't go. I am still trying to make it work. Will chime in with a final answer ASAP. -Mike

[Bertram Boy]

Okay...so my plans have changed for the weekend of Chatt... It looks like I will be able to make it.

However, Hales says they're full.

Does anyone have (constructive) suggestions for an alternative place to stay?

[BlownCrewCab]

Doesn't Hedge have a Bag Azz Yacht for you all to stay on? Or Just pick any big boat at the Marina :grin:

[roadtripse]

Okay...so my plans have changed for the weekend of Chatt... It looks like I will be able to make it.

However, Hales says they're full.

Does anyone have (constructive) suggestions for an alternative place to stay?

PM Hedgehog. He'll be able to get you in.

[The Hedgehog]

Drop me a line. I am at the marina. I can go talk to them and see. They held some rooms for a good while.

[MadPoodle]

Need two, my RV is not making the trip it appears.. Or a two room floating cabin to split with Cliff...

[Donzi Vol]

Cutwater is in. Bill, give me a shout when you get a free moment. Would like to help any way that I can sense I'm close by.

[LadyGrizz]

It seems Lisa's camper has rotted out, can't be towed, not worth fixing, sooooooo..... We're stuck with the three of us (me, Andrew, and Lisa) in her 6 sleeper tent. Hope y'all keep us numb enough on bushwackers to be able to stand it. Andrew's first question was...can't we get a cabin? My response...even if we could get one at this stage of the game...you'd get the nasty fold out in the dining area. Just ask Tim how comfy that is. LOL

So count on 3 of us...just not exactly sure of where we'll be sleeping. Calling Hales Bar in the A.M. Planning to arrive around noon Friday, if not sooner.

[MIKEO]

Need two, my RV is not making the trip it appears.. Or a two room floating cabin to split with Cliff...Well, If Cliff's :shift: down, make it a 3 room floating unit.........:grin:

[LadyGrizz]

Nothing with a roof available. So I guess the tent it is! Hmmmm...maybe I'll go check out the camping store for a cot...gotta be better than sleeping on the ground!!

[The Hedgehog]

Sorry folks. They held rooms as long as they could.

The best option at this point is to book a room at the Holiday Inn Express in Kimball. It is no more than 10 minutes from the marina. Boats can be left here at A Dock.

They are to notify me with cancellations and I will post them here so it is first come first serve. Rumor has it that the softball group that booked a bunch of rooms will be having some fallout so we can probably pick up some more next week.

After that it is tent city. You can pitch a tent right by A Dock. We will supply bushwhackers!

[Bertram Boy]

Well, If Cliff's :shift: down, make it a 3 room floating unit.........:grin:

Mike..you coming to Chatt?

I'll call you tomorrow.

[RedDog]

... Andrew's first question was...can't we get a cabin? My response...even if we could get one at this stage of the game...you'd get the nasty fold out in the dining area. Just ask Tim how comfy that is. LOL
.

Wish I knew - If you recall I gave Kelly the fold out and I took the floor

[RedDog]

Deb and I will be bringing twice baked potatoes, slaw and plastic ware for the Saturday night meal. Might need an extra Bushwacker to help me getting it over to A Dock...

[Donziweasel]

I might be out. My mother in law had an emergency surgery last night while out here on vacation. If she has to stay for a while and my father in law has to go home, I will have to stay and take care of her. I should know more in the next day or two. Family is always first, but I will do my best to make it.

[Donziweasel]

Looks like I am in! :)

[Bertram Boy]

Weasel is my co-pilot??!!

[Bertram Boy]

Do I need to bring you a Lifeline?

[Sweet Cheekz]

Glad to hear it DW

Parnell

[roadtripse]

You know it! Glad you are making it! Chattanooga is going to be a blast. I will be there Thurs night.

Sounds like the ZX'x are down.

Wow! I would have thought I would hear about that. Maybe not. I did talk to LRT and I am bringing a prop for him to try. Don't forget about Andre. I am sure he will represent the ZX crowd well.

[Bertram Boy]

I should be there Thursday afternoon-ish.

[Donziweasel]

Glad to hear it DW

Parnell

Looking foward to it my man....... :)

[Ghost]

Glad to hear Boo-Boo's Mom seems to be responding well to treatment, and also glad to hear you are likely to make it to the Gorge.

[BUIZILLA]

Cliff, I am coming vestless.
you can use my inflatable Mustang vest

guaranteed to work :grin:

[Last Real Texan]

i am in ....... god willing my drive will be done by thursday.....then slap it on thursday night and roll on friday!!!! the magic man Hedge put in a good word with the drive Gods im told!!!!!!


thanks Bill

[Z-Man]

LRT and I will rep the ZX class. Getting packed up and making a work filled trip toward Tennessee tomorrow. Travel safe y'all! Can't wait to to run the Gorge!

[MadPoodle]

I'm out for the count, and not amused. Work has interfered, and there is no two stepping around it so home I must stay. Enjoy, be safe, and send pictures please!

[BUIZILLA]

i'm pulling my hair out...

[roadtripse]

Sorry MP. Not much more to say. Buiz, leave that thing at home, if you have to, but get up to Tennessee.

I had a complete technology melt-down yesterday, all of which I rely on heavily for my business. I almost stood up and said f-it, and got on the road. Still, not that far from it, but first to the Verizon store for a fricking, temporary phone...

Nothing is going to get between me and A-Dock...

[BUIZILLA]

Buiz, leave that thing at home, if you have to, but get up to Tennessee. i'll be there.... after 2 1/2 days, 8 6V batteries, miles of wiring, I think I found the problem on page 382 of the service manual this morning.... :big:

[Inferno]

GREAT NEWS... Hedgehod will be conducting tours of the Haunted Hales Bar at 1 am every night !! Items to bring : candle,matches,recording device and plenty of diapers. We will be filming so we can be added to the rest of the video's on You Tube. However our title will be "Donzi Do Do's in there pants"

[Sweet Cheekz]

Nothing is going to get between me and A-Dock...

Me neither. I still dont have a boat. My wife has got our son now and we cant all go. I had a giant amount of work for a due diligence next Tuesday dropped on me two days ago. Jeeez

Coming by myself and bringing the 16 if it kills me.
Parnell

[MadPoodle]

I'm un-registering from the board until Monday :( :( :( :bye:

[Donziweasel]

If Poodle's not going, I am not going.......yeah, right....... :)

[The Hedgehog]

GREAT NEWS... Hedgehod will be conducting tours of the Haunted Hales Bar at 1 am every night !! Items to bring : candle,matches,recording device and plenty of diapers. We will be filming so we can be added to the rest of the video's on You Tube. However our title will be "Donzi Do Do's in there pants"

We will be going to the cemetery! Found Carliss napping there one night while coming back from the galley

[Ghost]

Been trying to figure out if I could make this trip for a while. Only chance is to go stag. Turns out I can go and I can get a room at Hale's.

I just bought another boat (aww $hit--red boat row gets one bigger) but the trailer has no chance to be ready in time for this trip.

When I first talked to Hedge over a week ago, it sounded like there were plenty of boats for the Gorge weekend. But it sounds like there's been a fair amount of attrition since then, so I have no feel if there's room to hitch a ride.

So, if anyone has a sense of whether there are enough boats that I should hop in the car and just do it, let me know ASAP either way. I will confirm my room and be down tomorrow afternoon. (And will likely have space for a couple more people, if anyone is stuck with a campsite or anything like that.) If the answer is we're short of space, no worries, I will just wait for another event.

Thanks,

Mike

[Donziweasel]

Mike, I am sure there will be plenty of seats. Between Stan, Andre, Bill, Brian (hopefully), Jim, Cliff, Phil, Parnell, and god knows who else, there should be plenty of seats. For example, not speaking for them by any means, Stan and Susan should have seats and I know Cliff will have some seats. Jim will have seats also. I think Parnell is coming solo also. We will tie you to a deck if we have too..... :) I bring gas money, but no one has ever taken any even though I offer. Doesn't hurt to keep some in your pocket to help out with whatever boat you end up in. Plus, Susan could use and official hat holder.

Get your ass down there! :)

[BUIZILLA]

not bringing my boat, but there will be plenty of open seats....

[Donziweasel]

not bringing my boat, but there will be plenty of open seats....

wussy.... :)

Have you stopped for lunch yet? Subway? :)

[BUIZILLA]

wussy.... :)

Have you stopped for lunch yet? Subway? :) just ate lunch in the office, leaving in an hour, I have plenty of Flipper Dip to hold me over... :sbus:

[Sweet Cheekz]

4 Oclock and no boat yet Now its raining like a ***** so we cant test the shifting. Jeeez

Probably testing at dusk Boat is going to be a mess but who cares if I get there.
DW I owe you a ride sorry its not the 21 but you might find my 16 to be interesting after owning one.

Travel safe everyone.

Parnell

[Ghost]

Okay, my arm is plenty twisted. I'll be down tomorrow afternoon, maybe in the 3 -6 range.

If anyone needs a place to crash, they said my "rustic cabin" sleeps up to 7. Supposedly, it is a 2 min walk from A-dock...maybe that's 4 minutes if you're weaving.

I will bring plenty of beer and gas money, and a steak for the grill night.

Is there anything else that would be a help? More side dishes? Desserts? Cups/plates/napkins/utensils? Anything?


Mike

[roadtripse]

Rum for Bushwhackers.

[Ghost]

Rum for Bushwhackers.

That's easy to do. Preferred brand/style?

Dark? Light? Bacardi? Cruzan? 80 proof? 151?

I looked at a bunch of Bushwacker recipes online and I have seen all sorts of different variations. Not sure what a proper A-dock Bushwacker employs...

[Sweet 16 1966]

I am planning on arriving Sat am for the run and cookout.

[Donziweasel]

Mike, PM sent.

[Donzi Vol]

Dark? Light? Bacardi? Cruzan? 80 proof? 151?



Yes:grin:

[Donziweasel]

4 Oclock and no boat yet Now its raining like a ***** so we cant test the shifting. Jeeez

Probably testing at dusk Boat is going to be a mess but who cares if I get there.
DW I owe you a ride sorry its not the 21 but you might find my 16 to be interesting after owning one.

Travel safe everyone.

Parnell

Well, I guess I will let the cat out of the bag. Your GT and I have been seeing each other since AOTH and are very much in love. It is a great relationship. I am sorry if she did not tell you. All I ask is that you do not tell her that you are bringing the 16 and that I will be there. She will think I am cheating on her......... :)

Seriously, I was actually looking foward to seeing the 16 after the amazing job you did on the GT. If you need help getting her squared away, I am ready to hop in the bildge at anytime, just say the word. Great place for getting a Donzi dialed in, you will be surrounded by gear heads and donzi nuts......... :)

[Donziweasel]

Yes:grin:

+10

[fogducker]

You are all a bunch of SOB's........:Eye::CA8:

Have mega fun, be safe, wear your PFD's and lanyards and keep John out of the rum.......he gets goofy.......:h3:

[MadPoodle]

That's easy to do. Preferred brand/style?

Dark? Light? Bacardi? Cruzan? 80 proof? 151?

I looked at a bunch of Bushwacker recipes online and I have seen all sorts of different variations. Not sure what a proper A-dock Bushwacker employs...


Yes:grin:

LOL, Vol's got it right...

[Donziweasel]

You are all a bunch of SOB's........:Eye::CA8:

Have mega fun, be safe, wear your PFD's and lanyards and keep John out of the rum.......he gets goofy.......:h3:

Ahhhh....our Canadian brother lives! :)

Wish you could be there my man! I will have a rum in my hand within 10 seconds of being there. Try and keep me away from it!!!! :)

[LadyGrizz]

If anyone needs a place to crash, they said my "rustic cabin" sleeps up to 7. Supposedly, it is a 2 min walk from A-dock...maybe that's 4 minutes if you're weaving.

Mike

Mike, sent you a PM....

[Sweet Cheekz]

Well, I guess I will let the cat out of the bag. Your GT and I have been seeing each other since AOTH and are very much in love. It is a great relationship. I am sorry if she did not tell you. All I ask is that you do not tell her that you are bringing the 16 and that I will be there. She will think I am cheating on her......... :)

Seriously, I was actually looking foward to seeing the 16 after the amazing job you did on the GT. If you need help getting her squared away, I am ready to hop in the bildge at anytime, just say the word. Great place for getting a Donzi dialed in, you will be surrounded by gear heads and donzi nuts......... :)

I already knew She confessed at Lake George Thats why she has been in a time out. 16 ran tonight between huge storms and she is sitting in my driveway ready to hit the road 6 am
You have a seat all you want this weekend.
Travel safe

Parnell

[Sweet Cheekz]

are very much in love. It is a great relationship. I am sorry if she did not tell you. All I ask is that you do not tell her that you are bringing the 16 and that I will be there. She will think I am cheating on her......... :)

:)

They were sitting side by side for the past month so she figured out something was up. She will be running by Friday sp I get her back next week, jsut in time for the next trip

Parnell

[Ghost]

I'm making the trip just 'cause you're going. Did you figure out whether you are coming in Thurs or Friday? I need to know which day to wear my "Aww man, Phil is going to kick my a$$" shirt. :)

I'll be down on A-dock singing Feliz Navidad. Looking forward to it.

Mike

[Phil S]

Holy Cow ! (That's great news!) Friday noonish...with "Feliz Navidad" bells on ! ;)

Probably more towards 3-4ish if you don't want to wear that t-shirt that long. ;) But do remind me....;)

Trailer brake issues will hopefully be resolved by then, (some steep mtns between here & there) but will be there either way.....ready to "dial it up a bit " ! :) :h3:

Phil

[The Hedgehog]

Dre and I are here. We were going to hang in Nashville last night but decided that it would be good to get rolling. Come find us at the Roamer!

[Donzi Vol]

Hoping to leave town around 5 which would put me there around 7. That is, of course, if I would stop goofing off and get my work done! Will call you this afternoon, Hedge.

[Donzi Vol]

LOL, Vol's got it right...

I'm a real problem solver!

[Donzi Vol]

Well, after some blow-ups at work, getting a trailer tire repaired, afternoon traffic, and the usual gas/drinks stop I got on the road...at 9:00! Finally got here, and the early folks had already gotten it started right.

Come on the rest of you...see you soon.

[MadPoodle]

Life is gooood! :) :)

[The Hedgehog]

What a dang good time. Hedge is in the airport flying out to work but the party is still going on. I want to thank everyone that attended. The run got a little bigger this year and would not have been the same without help fro some key individuals. Who to thank? Basically everyone. There was not a sole there that the not help in some way. That is what made it a great run. Every time I turned around someone was doing something or buying something. W had a GREAT group of people. I was certainly busy but am more than happy to kick off the third annual Gorge run next year!

[Donziweasel]

No man, THANK YOU for all the hard work. You throw a hell of a shin dig. It was a truely epic time and event! Can't wait till next year!

[roadtripse]

I saw some of the behind the scenes logistics opportunties, especially with the race gas, and the extra effort was greatly appreciated. End result was trading drive-bys with Tex and Dre all the way back from Goose Pond and some very memorable moments on the water, without having to worry about running out of fuel.

This was just one example of a great weekend. The Gorge Run rocks. And it's the people that really make it.

Thanks Bill.

[Phil S]

...and all I can say is that it is hard to fathom the amount of octane required to turn those screws that dang fast....unbelievable....and an absolutely awesome great time.

Phyllis

[Phil S]

....just to clarify....I was talking about the screws on the..no less than three (3) BUSHWACKER Machines !! Serious octane folks.

[Phil S]

A Big shout out to Dre..unbelievable ride...thanks again...that's an awesome machine...never passed a car on the highway in a boat before !:w:

[Donzi Vol]

I believe that a great weekend was had by all. Thanks to all who traveled for many many hours to get here. I hope that the TN River Gorge was a wonderful scene for you to see and run in.

Thanks go out to Hedge, Lady Hedge, and the A-dock regulars for making the weekend seamless. It seems to me that in the midst of all the work, you guys still got to have some fun...and that's a good thing!

Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. Pictures to post, but bed for a while first.

[Ghost]

Had a blast. Thanks to everyone for the making it all happen, and for the fantastic dinner (including a big shout out to Todd who did yeoman's work over a hot grill cooking a ton of steaks.)

Bill thanks again for all your hospitality, and please tell Christina thanks again as well. Also thanks to the folks at A-dock who made us all welcome.

And special thanks Cliff, and Stan and Susan for the great rides. I had an absolute ball.

[Phil S]

"The Gorge Run rocks. And it's the people that really make it.

Thanks Bill."

+100

[Phil S]

.....if only "Lucipher's" delivered as well as FTD does.....:w:....

;)

[LadyGrizz]

Andrew and I had such a wonderful time! The runs were incredible. Thank you, Bill and Christina, for all you do. It is so very appreciated. Phil, I'm so glad I finally got to meet you and Lisa. Andre and Cally, thank you for dragging us along with you. Your boat is awesome! Cliff, do you realize that was the first time I'd gotten a ride in your Critter, a truly beautiful, exciting boat! Tex, Sunday was beautiful and fun. I'm so glad we got to hang with you guys again on Sunday. Todd what a feast Saturday! Poodle, great noodles once again! Buizilla, I'm just a little sad that I didn't get a chance to sample the Flipper dip...next time! Ghost, you are a scholar and a gentleman for taking Andrew and I in. I would have died of heat exhaustion if I'd actually had to stay in a tent! And thank you Donziweasel for hooking us all up. Also, thank you so much, Ghost, for the teeshirts. They are a beautiful tribute Randy. Poodle, great noodles once again! If I've forgotten anyone, please know that I love you all, you are just such an incredible group of awesome human beings. Everyone was so incredibly welcoming and inclusive in taking care of us, boatless, homeless, and all! You all have become my second family and I am so blessed to call all of you friends. I can't wait to next year...when I WILL have a boat, because I WILL learn how to drive the new and improved D*mn Donzi! Thank you again!

Love you all,
Barb

[The Hedgehog]

.....if only "Lucipher's" delivered as well as FTD does.....:w:....

;)

They did and I appreciate your help. You and Lisa need to come again