Gorge Run Dates!!!!

[The Hedgehog]

The weekend of July 27th!

The festivities obviously begin the weekend before!

[duckhunter]

Thanks! We're in. That coincides nicely with a month of leave that I need to burn before the end of summer. Sending the bat signal to the other half of the crew tonight. Gonna be hot as balls in July...

[MadPoodle]

I'm gonna need a faster RV... :). :)

[Bertram Boy]

:) :) :)

[duckhunter]

Ok, just got off the phone with Hale's to book floating cabin #1 for the duckhunter crew. Here's the scoop on availability for 25-28 July:

12 x 1br floating cabins
6 x 1br land cabins
2 x 2br land cabins
3 x 3br land cabins
both rustic cabins
6 x waterfront RV
20 x normal RV

Phone number is 423-942-9000

Additionally, I have a small Army tent and a fart sack that will be available to rent at a nominal fee for anyone that can't make it all the way back to the cabins from A-dock.

[The Hedgehog]

We gonna have some good Bushwhackers to keep us cooled down!

[BUIZILLA]

i'll be there

[The Hedgehog]

i'll be there

Good man!


We will have the unveiling of Stan's 10th paint job!

[Ghost]

I'll be there, Lisa too I think. This time with the boat. :) Can't wait to see Stan's machine...

[Lenny]

:) Can't wait to see Stan's machine...

You and half of Earth to be honest.

[The Hedgehog]

You and half of Earth to be honest.

the myth!

[Ghost]

Rustic cabin booked.

[MadPoodle]

Rustic cabin booked.

Booked.. NO idea how I am going to swing this, but I am pretty sure I will be boatless.. Have gas card, will mooch rides :) :)

[Ghost]

Booked.. NO idea how I am going to swing this, but I am pretty sure I will be boatless.. Have gas card, will mooch rides :) :)

You're welcome to ride with me...I have plenty of catching up to do on ride karma. :)

[duckhunter]

Booked.. NO idea how I am going to swing this, but I am pretty sure I will be boatless.. Have gas card, will mooch rides :) :)

Aw yeah. Guess who's got two thumbs and drives the slow boat now? This guy <----------:shift:

If you drink beer, have good stuff on your ipod, and/or rock a bikini you've always got a seat on the bowrider!

[The Hedgehog]

Get those rooms while they are hot!

We had another Softball group start booking stuff. There are a couple of small cabins and a bunch of one BR floating cabins left. I grabbed a bunch of the one BR floaters so let me know if they are out and you can put it in your name.

[duckhunter]

Do softball chicks drink bushwhackers? :grin:

Or is this a bunch of bubbas playing in the "Ed's Live Bait and Used Tire Superstore" tourney? This being TN, that is a valid question.

[BUIZILLA]

land cabin booked... :thumbs

[Phil S]

"Bringing It" from SC ! Will be booking a site this weekend, hopefully some left. "Banks Power System" installed....just sayin'... :D


I'm gonna need a faster RV... :). :)

[Phil S]

Site # 4 booked

[Phil S]

We'll plan on bringing some high-octane fuel for the bushwacker machines. Anything else we can bring Hedge ? Lemme know....happy to contribute.

Phil

[Donzi Vol]

I plan to be there...and hopefully one more.

[duckhunter]

Haven't seen anything from Parnell on here yet - I've got 1000 cold cranking amps of goodness waiting for him this year! :peace:

9871

[MadPoodle]

Bosch miter saw?

[duckhunter]

Bosch miter saw?

Hitachi. The Bosch would be overkill, I'm a wood butcher!

[MadPoodle]

Base looked similar to my Bosch. We used to do a lot of business with them, I was able to score one of their refurb units for a song. Full warranty, looked brand new, and way more than I need to butcher wood. Used it today as a matter of fact to screw up some baseboards LOL :) :)

[duckhunter]

Alright, I've been flying over Hale's Bar at least 4x a month since Dec. Right on the flightpath between HSV and DCA. You can pick out the floating cabins and A-dock from 25k feet and climbing.... Just makes me look forward to another Gorge Run! Boat is just about ready for spring commissioning and sea trials. Hoping to not be the slowest boat this year, but with the deckboat out of the running it will be an uphill battle!

[The Hedgehog]

Alright, I've been flying over Hale's Bar at least 4x a month since Dec. Right on the flightpath between HSV and DCA. You can pick out the floating cabins and A-dock from 25k feet and climbing.... Just makes me look forward to another Gorge Run! Boat is just about ready for spring commissioning and sea trials. Hoping to not be the slowest boat this year, but with the deckboat out of the running it will be an uphill battle!

Its gonna be a good one!

[Sweet Cheekz]

Get those rooms while they are hot!

We had another Softball group start booking stuff. There are a couple of small cabins and a bunch of one BR floating cabins left. I grabbed a bunch of the one BR floaters so let me know if they are out and you can put it in your name.

Hedge
Looks like I have 4 couples and three boats CAn I grab 4 1BR from you?

Cant wait
SC

[The Hedgehog]

Hedge
Looks like I have 4 couples and three boats CAn I grab 4 1BR from you?

Cant wait
SC

pm me your number and I will set it up!

It's gonna be fun!

[roadtripse]

With the "spring" we have been having, the Flowerpot hasn't been on the mind much. About to change. We'll be cooking steaks over hickory Saturday night on the world's most dangerous smoker. Looking forward to it!

[ACE51]

...making amendments to my work schedule now. What time ya'll meet up Thursday?

[roadtripse]

...making amendments to my work schedule now. What time ya'll meet up Thursday?

Run is technically on Friday and Saturday, but we'll begin converging on A-Dock on Thursday afternoon. Be there...

[BUIZILLA]

I should be there noonish on Thursday....

[duckhunter]

We'll be there sometime Weds afternoon for the pre-pre-party. Hangover scheduled for Thurs morning, followed by lunch and linking up with the group in the afternoon. See everyone there! :thumbs

[duckhunter]

OK, one month from tonight the boat will be docked outside of floating cabin #1, cooler(s) full of beer, and the Pearl Jam / Jason Aldean / hippie classic rock / booty music will be jamming (slightly eclectic music tastes in the duckhunter crew). :dj:

It's looking like the boat is still gonna be slow as hell, but we'll make up for it with sunny dispositions and tiddlywink spirit.:whee::whee:

If anyone else is gonna get there early (Weds night) look us up. We won't be hard to find...

[roadtripse]

Good chance we could be there early. Just depends on how quickly we can get the migration completed from the North-land. Might bring her down to Lake Cumberland in mid-July due to a lack of any real boating weather in Michigan so far this year. The Flowerpot makes a nice tender to the Formula...:thumbs

[Ghost]

Should be in by wed night, maybe afternoon

[The Hedgehog]

Hedge will be there. Come one and all!

[The Hedgehog]

I plan to be there...and hopefully one more.

Not coming? Wtf put your testes back in YOUR pocket and tell the fiancé you have an appointment after her grandmothers friends cousins niece's birthday! Married is good but a man has to keep his hobbies!

[The Hedgehog]

OK, one month from tonight the boat will be docked outside of floating cabin #1, cooler(s) full of beer, and the Pearl Jam / Jason Aldean / hippie classic rock / booty music will be jamming (slightly eclectic music tastes in the duckhunter crew). :dj:

It's looking like the boat is still gonna be slow as hell, but we'll make up for it with sunny dispositions and tiddlywink spirit.:whee::whee:

If anyone else is gonna get there early (Weds night) look us up. We won't be hard to find...

I may need help prepping / ie warming up the Bushwhacker machine. Will be serving a high octane blend for early arrivers!

[roadtripse]

Not coming? Wtf put your testes back in YOUR pocket and tell the fiancé you have an appointment after her grandmothers friends cousins niece's birthday! Married is good but a man has to keep his hobbies!

+2!

From Todd and, yep that's right, JILL, too...

[duckhunter]

I may need help prepping / ie warming up the Bushwhacker machine. Will be serving a high octane blend for early arrivers!

Sweet. I'll bring some tools and a tube of the good synthetic Evinrude grease. And some 151. That sucker will be humming! :danger:

[The Hedgehog]

Sweet. I'll bring some tools and a tube of the good synthetic Evinrude grease. And some 151. That sucker will be humming! :danger:

Perfect, I have the gauze pads, ball bearings and some 40 weight motor oil! :thumbs

[The Hedgehog]

+2!

From Todd and, yep that's right, JILL, too...

Christina too!

[tylogans 22]

Unfortunatley Team Yellow Devil has to cancel, I just purchased a new house and my closing date is scheduled for 7-26-13, which is the Friday we were scheduled to be at Chatt and I can use that weekend to get in and do some painting before we move in.

Needless to say my boy's arent very happy with me but hopefully that will change after they move into the new house which happens to be on a lake.

All I can say is we will plan on next year and I was so looking forward to a juicy steak and ice cold beers.

take care,
Gregg and the boy's Logan and Tyler Wright

22 Yellow Devil
18' CVX Carleson Glastron

[The Hedgehog]

Unfortunatley Team Yellow Devil has to cancel, I just purchased a new house and my closing date is scheduled for 7-26-13, which is the Friday we were scheduled to be at Chatt and I can use that weekend to get in and do some painting before we move in.

Needless to say my boy's arent very happy with me but hopefully that will change after they move into the new house which happens to be on a lake.

All I can say is we will plan on next year and I was so looking forward to a juicy steak and ice cold beers.

take care,
Gregg and the boy's Logan and Tyler Wright

22 Yellow Devil
18' CVX Carleson Glastron

thanks for the update. Good luck with the closing!

All that don't reply will be ostracized at A Dock!

[Phil S]

New lake house sounds nice Gregg! Congrats !

[duckhunter]

Unfortunatley Team Yellow Devil has to cancel, I just purchased a new house and my closing date is scheduled for 7-26-13, which is the Friday we were scheduled to be at Chatt and I can use that weekend to get in and do some painting before we move in.

Needless to say my boy's arent very happy with me but hopefully that will change after they move into the new house which happens to be on a lake.

All I can say is we will plan on next year and I was so looking forward to a juicy steak and ice cold beers.

take care,
Gregg and the boy's Logan and Tyler Wright

22 Yellow Devil
18' CVX Carleson Glastron

Congrats on the new house! Your boys are living the dream! I had the opportunity to grow up on a lake and then a farm - both ideal places to be a boy. Look forward to meeting you and your crew next year.

[roadtripse]

Unfortunatley Team Yellow Devil has to cancel, I just purchased a new house and my closing date is scheduled for 7-26-13, which is the Friday we were scheduled to be at Chatt and I can use that weekend to get in and do some painting before we move in.

Needless to say my boy's arent very happy with me but hopefully that will change after they move into the new house which happens to be on a lake.

All I can say is we will plan on next year and I was so looking forward to a juicy steak and ice cold beers.

take care,
Gregg and the boy's Logan and Tyler Wright

22 Yellow Devil
18' CVX Carleson Glastron

Okay, but this stuff doesn't take you off the hook for running around these parts, and soon. Congrats on the new hacienda.

[Ghost]

Unfortunatley Team Yellow Devil has to cancel, I just purchased a new house and my closing date is scheduled for 7-26-13, which is the Friday we were scheduled to be at Chatt and I can use that weekend to get in and do some painting before we move in.

Congrats on your new digs.


...which happens to be on a lake.

Road trip!

[MadPoodle]

How big is the dock? :rock2:

[roadtripse]

Hey man, can I play through?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrcgjMJmvNg

[Donzi Di]

Wish I could make it - but airfare from Connecticut is just too expensive.

You all have a great time and I will just have to be content with seeing pictures.

[Donzi Vol]

Christina too!


We're working on it. Jess and I both want to be there...just unfortunate timing on family stuff. Hopefully we'll get there at least for a little while. I'll be in touch. Fingers crossed that I can work some scheduling magic!

[Donzi Vol]

Well guys, the wedding is off and I quit my job, but I feel good about my decision to be there Monday thru Sunday of next week. Ok just kidding, but as of now, it looks like I'll be there most of the day Saturday, and possibly Friday night. Looking forward to seeing everybody!

-David

[roadtripse]

Well guys, the wedding is off and I quit my job, but I feel good about my decision to be there Monday thru Sunday of next week. Ok just kidding, but as of now, it looks like I'll be there most of the day Saturday, and possibly Friday night. Looking forward to seeing everybody!

-David

Super news! Now get the boat ready! We got some running to do.

[roadtripse]

A whole bunch of delmonicos, cut at a custom 1.25" thickness in order to survive and sear properly over the hottest hickory fire known to man, were ordered yesterday afternoon...

[Donzi Vol]

Super news! Now get the boat ready! We got some running to do.

Can't wait...gonna be a blast as always. Looks like the little black boat is unfortunately staying in Knoxville this year.

[duckhunter]

A whole bunch of delmonicos, cut at a custom 1.25" thickness in order to survive and sear properly over the hottest hickory fire known to man, were ordered yesterday afternoon...

We can't wait! :bbq:


Exceptionally cool of MWDC to provide the meat for this event. Not to worry - we'll keep you well hydrated while you're sweating behind the grill.

[Inferno]

Gregg... Let Logan and Tyler take the boat and we'll make sure they don't go over 80 mph.:shift:

[tylogans 22]

Ha that's a good one Stan, Keep them under 80. I can visualize you and the rest of the veterans sitting around a campfire and giving them a few pointers if you did this you would be able to do this!!!! Hello 80 goodbye 80!!!! Hope your project is nearing completion!!!!

[roadtripse]

We can't wait! :bbq:


Exceptionally cool of MWDC to provide the meat for this event. Not to worry - we'll keep you well hydrated while you're sweating behind the grill.

Appreciate the hydration offer Duckman, and I wil most certainly take you up on it! Perhaps a long distance IV from the Bushwacker machine could accomplish the task. Last year, I retired as an organizer with the MWDC, so this years steaks are courtesy of the Flowerpot Racing Team.:bbq::bbq::bbq: Yee haw, gonna be good!

[Bertram Boy]

I can't wait!!!!

I need a change of scenery...

[Trueser]

hmmmmmm

[The Hedgehog]

hmmmmmm

Just come on down Mike! We got ya covered!

[duckhunter]

Is anyone else interested in doing some prop testing at the gorge? I am bringing my stash and am always game to try new stuff as I still haven't found "the" prop for my setup.

Here's what I will have:

Mercury Bravo 1 4B 15.5 x 22P
Mercury Vengeance 3B 14.5 x 19P
Turbo 2+2TH 4B 14.0 x 20P

If you've got something collecting dust in the garage I would love to give it a shot... The B1 is for sale for what I've got in it minus depreciation for the 1hr of run time. Let's say $350 and a cold beer. These are $575 from Merc.

[duckhunter]

So a week from tonight we'll be digesting big ass steaks and loading round three into the bushwhacker machine. The duckhunter crew is FIRED UP! :thumbs

[Ghost]

Barring disasters, looks like I should make Wed afternoon/evening. In a perfect world, maybe somewhere from 3-5 PM arrival. Will be in one of the cabins at the base of A-dock.

Thinking it might be nice to launch her on Wednesday if I make it before 5.

[Ghost]

Is anyone else interested in doing some prop testing at the gorge?

I've been doing some prop testing up here lately. If anyone who is making the trip to Chatt has a Mirage PLUS 23 RH that he is looking to sell, that's what's next on my list to test. I think it's what I need. If it does what I expect it will, I'll be prepared to buy it on the spot with cash.

[duckhunter]

I've been doing some prop testing up here lately. If anyone who is making the trip to Chatt has a Mirage PLUS 23 RH that he is looking to sell, that's what's next on my list to test. I think it's what I need. If it does what I expect it will, I'll be prepared to buy it on the spot with cash.

Maybe we can do a little test & tune on Thurs before everyone else starts rolling in, and maybe Sun as well. If you haven't tried a 22P B1 yet I know a guy that has one! I'm overpacking as usual and will have a timing light w/ tach, GPS, vacuum/fuel pressure gauge, prop wrench, etc in the truck. And the special grease for the bushwhacker machine. And 800 beers.

[roadtripse]

Drove all day in the wrong direction on the way back to Michigan from Kentucky. Not one of my brighter moves, but the business calls.

I am already partially ready to go. We'll hook up Wednesday, retrace my steps back to Kentucky, pitstop there, and roll Thursday.
Friday can't come soon enough....

[RedDog]

Maybe we can do a little test & tune on Thurs before everyone else starts rolling in, and maybe Sun as well. If you haven't tried a 22P B1 yet I know a guy that has one! I'm overpacking as usual and will have a timing light w/ tach, GPS, vacuum/fuel pressure gauge, prop wrench, etc in the truck. And the special grease for the bushwhacker machine. And 800 beers.

I'll try to round up the hub adapters for a 24 inch 4 blade Bravo I you guys can try.

[Inferno]

Duckhunter ..Better yet I'll bring my 498/600hp engine to let you try. It will only take a few hours to set it up and see what speed you can reach . It's sitting in the garage collecting dust, so why not put it in your bowrider !!! Oh how's your outdrive ???

[Ghost]

Maybe we can do a little test & tune on Thurs before everyone else starts rolling in, and maybe Sun as well. If you haven't tried a 22P B1 yet I know a guy that has one! I'm overpacking as usual and will have a timing light w/ tach, GPS, vacuum/fuel pressure gauge, prop wrench, etc in the truck. And the special grease for the bushwhacker machine. And 800 beers.

Funny, the 22 pitch labbed Bravo 1 is my favorite prop from all my testing so far. Not the fastest I've tried, but the boat just loves it. I'm using it now for my everyday prop.

Definitely up for running early Thursday. I was even pondering a Wed evening cruise...

[Phil S]

Hmmm, a dusty old motor, probably not worth much, with all that dust on it. (Still dreamin', and drooling on it !)

:)

[roadtripse]

Duckhunter ..Better yet I'll bring my 498/600hp engine to let you try. It will only take a few hours to set it up and see what speed you can reach . It's sitting in the garage collecting dust, so why not put it in your bowrider !!! Oh how's your outdrive ???

Really, time to think a little bigger. While, we're at it, you might have to re-think your prop testing candidates. I got a 28 TXP, you can start with, and then you can move up from there. Let me know how I can help out.

:speed:

[duckhunter]

Duckhunter ..Better yet I'll bring my 498/600hp engine to let you try. It will only take a few hours to set it up and see what speed you can reach . It's sitting in the garage collecting dust, so why not put it in your bowrider !!! Oh how's your outdrive ???


Really, time to think a little bigger. While, we're at it, you might have to re-think your prop testing candidates. I got a 28 TXP, you can start with, and then you can move up from there. Let me know how I can help out.



So we've got a prop and a big honking motor. Just gonna need a Bravo drive, the marina forklift, some elbow grease, copious amounts of beer, and maybe a little duct tape. Should be able to git 'er done no problem on Thursday evening before dinner at the Mexican joint! Doubling the horsepower has got to be a good thing, right? :shift::whee:

[duckhunter]

Funny, the 22 pitch labbed Bravo 1 is my favorite prop from all my testing so far. Not the fastest I've tried, but the boat just loves it. I'm using it now for my everyday prop.

Definitely up for running early Thursday. I was even pondering a Wed evening cruise...

I suspect we'll dunk the boat when the Florida half of the crew arrives late afternoon. Thinking about doing a sunset cruise vic. the rock walls across the river from A dock. Then finding a BBQ to throw some burgers on.