Chattanooga-Tennessee River Gorge Run, 7.31

Griz, everything you need is no more than 100 feet or so away at A-Dock. But, you might want the scooter to get to your cabin, which is a little further off. Hedge, chime in here.

I do like those dock rules and they are spot-on from my first visit down there. One more, people with attitudes can leave, unless that attitude includes saying hello to everyone, drinking what is handed to you (this one caught Bill in a big way when somebody handed him a tumbler of white lighting OMG), and paying attention with respect to the fly-bys!

Saaah-lute!

Tower, request permission for fly-by. Maverick, this is the Tower, your request is denied. Maverick to Tower, that is an affirmative and thank you... BOOM!

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Originally Posted by roadtripse

Griz, everything you need is no more than 100 feet or so away at A-Dock. But, you might want the scooter to get to your cabin, which is a little further off. Hedge, chime in here.

I do like those dock rules and they are spot-on from my first visit down there. One more, people with attitudes can leave, unless that attitude includes saying hello to everyone, drinking what is handed to you (this one caught Bill in a big way when somebody handed him a tumbler of white lighting OMG), and paying attention with respect to the fly-bys!

Saaah-lute!

Tower, request permission for fly-by. Maverick, this is the Tower, your request is denied. Maverick to Tower, that is an affirmative and thank you... BOOM!

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OMG, I almost forgot about the white lightning. Wait, I barely remember after that anyway, pretty much lights out after that.

Grizz, where did you get the cabin?

We will probably hang around Tex's boat a good bit for the local. It is about 5 feet away from the parking lot.

Let me know, I have a 10 x 10 in the doghouse already, can load up a 10 x 20 if needed sir :) :)

Drive slow, Max will be out n about, he's a sociable kinda dog.... :) :)

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Originally Posted by MadPoodle

Let me know, I have a 10 x 10 in the doghouse already, can load up a 10 x 20 if needed sir :) :)

Drive slow, Max will be out n about, he's a sociable kinda dog.... :) :)

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I LOVE Max,... such a good boy :D

Wayne

Griz is in a floating cabin with me. I envisioned Donzi taxi service between the cabin and A-Dock for him. Griz, maybe bring your scooter and leave it at A-Dock for use "as-needed"

Will Grizz's scooter be available for the severly inebriated that have temporarily lost the ability to walk? :grin: :willy:

Tex, hold off buying that liquor till I get there. I want to throw in for the booze since I can not really bring anything........... :)

50-50 on me not bringing the motorhome... Janice is unable to attend... that's 1900 miles at 7.3 mpg.. :bye:

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Originally Posted by BUIZILLA

1900 miles at 7.3 mpg.. :bye:

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Hey , I brought the sportfish up and around.....2600 miles @ .75 MPG

ouch!!!!

Looking forward t seeing you Jim, and when did I become the problem child????

Tex

First, I am Jim's first problem child, you can be the second one..... :)

Second, that big fancy boat of yours where I am sleeping got A/C? Us Wyoming folk don't do to hot in heat..... :)

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Originally Posted by Last Real Texan

Looking forward t seeing you Jim, and when did I become the problem child????

Tex

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that was fuzzy's doing... "bike4:

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Originally Posted by RedDog

Griz is in a floating cabin with me. I envisioned Donzi taxi service between the cabin and A-Dock for him. Griz, maybe bring your scooter and leave it at A-Dock for use "as-needed"

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The ole A-dock to cabin transport. Good idea. I have a friend that does it in his Dinghy. I am thinking that a Donzi would be more fitting for Grizz. I imagine that he will have many flavors to choose.

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Originally Posted by Donziweasel

First, I am Jim's first problem child, you can be the second one..... :)

Second, that big fancy boat of yours where I am sleeping got A/C? Us Wyoming folk don't do to hot in heat..... :)

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We have lot's of A/C. Big boats have 6 of them. Smaller boats have 2.

Hello All!

We have been working on logistics for several days to get this pulled off, but it looks like Kathy and I will be attending with the 22. :shift: (Tough to get time off on the last weekend of the month in the car biz, not to mention child care issues.) Still not sure what days(s) other than likely arrival early Sat AM and departing late Sat PM. We may have a straggler, but should have a seat or 2 available. Grizz, glad you and Barb are well and if you hear from Tom maybe he would like a spin in the Tomahawk again?

Kathy is a mean baker so desserts can be arranged. Any other food needed? We are looking forward to seeing y'all again and meeting some more of you. Please let us know what we can bring.

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Originally Posted by dclassic

Hello All!

We have been working on logistics for several days to get this pulled off, but it looks like Kathy and I will be attending with the 22. :shift: (Tough to get time off on the last weekend of the month in the car biz, not to mention child care issues.) Still not sure what days(s) other than likely arrival early Sat AM and departing late Sat PM. We may have a straggler, but should have a seat or 2 available. Grizz, glad you and Barb are well and if you hear from Tom maybe he would like a spin in the Tomahawk again?

Kathy is a mean baker so desserts can be arranged. Any other food needed? We are looking forward to seeing y'all again and meeting some more of you. Please let us know what we can bring.

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We met you guys at Eufala last year and I must admit that the old "Tomahawk" was in very good hands. A few more coming for this run, but there will be some familiar faces in the pack including Poodle, Russ, Donzi Vol, myself, and of course, the infamous Griz. Should feel right at home!

See ya soon.

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Originally Posted by The Hedgehog

We have lot's of A/C. Big boats have 6 of them. Smaller boats have 2.

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I guess I'm in between.... I have two 16000 btu units plus a 12000.....
And yes thank goodness they work!

Don't worry weezle you will feel right at home in there.... Even thinking about putting a couple of dirty diapers in there so you don't get homesick....
Ten days and counting....

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Originally Posted by Last Real Texan

I guess I'm in between.... I have two 16000 btu units plus a 12000.....
And yes thank goodness they work!

Don't worry weezle you will feel right at home in there.... Even thinking about putting a couple of dirty diapers in there so you don't get homesick....
Ten days and counting....

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No, I would not consider your boat to be small. I have a couple of A/C's that could hit a little harder yet. One in the pilot house and one in the master stateroom.

Good, the Weasel like to be cool, like my rum.......... :)

Heck, I am looking forward to this. Since I had my last Chemo, I don't do well in heat either. however a moving boat is good. It will be great to see a Chris Romer again. A 55 romer was the first boat I changed injectors in and piloted for two weeks in Jersey. They were one of my Dad's all time favorites. We are in a little dilemma here Barb wants to drive her 350Z and the cart won't fit. I am not sure if I want to ride with Mario A(aka Barb) on the roads to Elljay and up without a blind fold on. Some how Drifting up to Chattanooga in a Z does not fair well with lunch. You got to love this LADY,brass and all. She is great from the re neck biker bashes to the inaugural ball.

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Originally Posted by big grizzly

Heck, I am looking forward to this. Since I had my last Chemo, I don't do well in heat either. however a moving boat is good. It will be great to see a Chris Romer again. A 55 romer was the first boat I changed injectors in and piloted for two weeks in Jersey. They were one of my Dad's all time favorites. We are in a little dilemma here Barb wants to drive her 350Z and the cart won't fit. I am not sure if I want to ride with Mario A(aka Barb) on the roads to Elljay and up without a blind fold on. Some how Drifting up to Chattanooga in a Z does not fair well with lunch. You got to love this LADY,brass and all. She is great from the re neck biker bashes to the inaugural ball.

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Gotta respect a Lady that can drift. Lot's of good hills and turns between Ellijay and Chattanooga.

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Originally Posted by The Hedgehog

Gotta respect a Lady that can drift. Lot's of good hills and turns between Ellijay and Chattanooga.

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Hedge, have you been on THAT road to Elijay? I drove down to see the Grizzs last year before Eufala and them are some hills!

Could be some fun in the Z... C'mon, Grizz, man up!

Had a Virago 900 in the late 80's and used to ride that route. Pretty **** fun. My favorite was in North Georgia from Dalonaga to Suches. Amazing.

Hell, bring the Z, you will get there faster...... :)

Ok. but props and scooter stays home. Lets see, pepto biismall two pairs of underwear and I am goo to go.

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Originally Posted by roadtripse

Hedge, have you been on THAT road to Elijay? I drove down to see the Grizzs last year before Eufala and them are some hills!

Could be some fun in the Z... C'mon, Grizz, man up!

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Oh yeah. They are pretty intense. We ran around that area a bunch in the kayaking days. Like to go back though.

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Originally Posted by big grizzly

Ok. but props and scooter stays home. Lets see, pepto biismall two pairs of underwear and I am goo to go.

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Just do what I used to do back when you thought the left lane was called the fast lane because you should go as fast as the pedal on the floor would allow and get the h*** out of your way .......Just close your eyes and hang on!

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Originally Posted by LadyGrizz

Just do what I used to do back when you thought the left lane was called the fast lane because you should go as fast as the pedal on the floor would allow and get the h*** out of your way .......Just close your eyes and hang on!

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Go lady Grizz....Go:rock2::rock2::rock2:

OK, I am packing for the trip. 3 T shirts, crocks,1 pair of shorts, 1 bathing suit, sunglasses, 1 pair of underwear and 2 pairs of Depends (1 for the trip up and 1 for the trip back) and Criterion hat.

What about the helmet?

I'm still trying to make this work.

are rooms and slip available?

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Originally Posted by roadtripse

What about the helmet?

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You plan on throwing cav plates?????????????????????

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What about the helmet?

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I traded my coach slot for a floating room yesterday, got a 1 room floater condo.... they still had some yesterday, call them TODAY, you can tie the boat to the floater hotel... :cool3:

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Originally Posted by Trueser

You plan on throwing cav plates?????????????????????

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Yep, just like one of those throwing stars in the Kung Fu and Ninja movies!

Funny, you mention the plate. Just got back from the machine shop. Counter-sunk the primary mounting holes in hopes of cleaner water for the prop. Still messing around with it.. but one think is for sure, it ain't coming off of there unless I say it is!

C'mon on down, Tex needs a running mate...

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Yep, just like one of those throwing stars in the Kung Fu and Ninja movies!

Funny, you mention the plate. Just got back from the machine shop. Counter-sunk the primary mounting holes in hopes of cleaner water for the prop. Still messing around with it.. but one think is for sure, it ain't coming off of there unless I say it is!

C'mon on down, Tex needs a running mate...

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Yep I need Someone who can keep up!!!!!!!

Tex

Mike, I coming all the way from Wyoming.....you can do it Forrest!...... :)

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Originally Posted by Trueser

I'm still trying to make this work.

are rooms and slip available?

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Shoot first and ask questions later. Just come on down. I hooked Buiz up with a floating cabin yesterday. We have floors, couches and showers.....it will be fine. I have a friend that does not even own a boat coming up from B'ham just to see the Donzi's. He has no clue where he is sleeping.

As Buiz says.....The Roamer sleeps 10 and screws 20. Given that the dude/women ratio, I don't think that the 20 thing is a reality so nothing paranormal to worry about there.

As of now I have 7 in the Roamer. SE and Jill have dibs on the front room (and yes, by all means come Thurs), Donzi Vol has the back stateroom. It has twin beds so he may share it with Steven Mc:Lamb. My friend Brett Elrod will take the upstairs couch or the back stateroom if he beats McLamb to it. That leaves the couch in the dining room (aka The Departure Lounge) on the Roamer avail. The Roamer has 3 full bathrooms so showers etc will not be a problem. Beyond that you get into chairs and the bridge. Lots of room but no A/C on the bridge. Team Hedge will be in the master SR.

Tex and Weas are staying on Esperanza. His wife will come down Sat night so he has a bunk or two extra until then. Esperanza has two heads and is a big boat.

This does not include the pull out couches in the cabins. I am sure that you can find a good place to crash with a bed and shower.

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Originally Posted by Donziweasel

Mike, I coming all the way from Wyoming.....you can do it Forrest!...... :)

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Yes sir we have a special prize for you...... I think you are going to like it!!!!!!




Tex

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Originally Posted by Last Real Texan

Yep I need Someone who can keep up!!!!!!!

Tex

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I love it, the elusive Captain Stuebing talking smack. Do you even remember how to drive that dusty ZX any more LRT?
Afterall, it has been awhile since anyone has seen you at a rally.

Now THERE is some smack... All good. I, and a few others, I am sure, will do our best "to keep up", so get ready to burn a little fuel next weekend to make your point.

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Originally Posted by roadtripse

I love it, the elusive Captain Stuebing talking smack. Do you even remember how to drive that dusty ZX any more LRT?
Afterall, it has been awhile since anyone has seen you at a rally.

Now THERE is some smack... All good. I, and a few others, I am sure, will do our best "to keep up", so get ready to burn a little fuel next weekend to make your point.

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I love it! I think I can remember how.... And well i burned 100 gallons last weekend on two trips to Chattanooga....and am looking forward to burning at least that next weekend, going to be great to see you guys! Bet you won't even recognize me.....

Alright that's it. It's now official. I wish I was going...


Frank

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Originally Posted by roadtripse

I love it, the elusive Captain Stuebing talking smack. Do you even remember how to drive that dusty ZX any more LRT?
Afterall, it has been awhile since anyone has seen you at a rally.

Now THERE is some smack... All good. I, and a few others, I am sure, will do our best "to keep up", so get ready to burn a little fuel next weekend to make your point.

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Yes I am elusive......but hey you all know that already, as for the sandbagging and smack talk well I will refrain from any of that and defer to SE on this front, after all he is the master at talking smack and sandbagging..... But I hear the flowerpot has been on a steady dose of IV miracle grow and actually can lay it down.....it should with the top secret cave plate from the cigarette camp....again looking forward to seeing everyone.....



On another note, I have a few empty bunks for the straglers..... I have three births in the front stateroom, one of which is the weasels and I am in the master.... As hedge said I have two showers as well, so showers are available to those who need it, also have a big salon with a couch and plenty of cool air and floor space....for sleeping or passing out.....your choice

Let me know.....


Tex