Things I learned in Chatnooga

[big grizzly]

Christina never stops moving
People at A dock don't know anything but party and like everybody.
Hedg and Tex have great FIRST MATES.
MAX does not know he is a dog
Sweet 16 really does have a Fiance, and she likes the events too
Bushwhackers work good on wives.
The new guy Inferno is cool and his First mate REALLY likes boating even in rain.
Donzi vol can actually can finish an event without being towed.
Road trip is still road trip and Jill still keeps him in line.
Hedg and Tex do a great event.
A DOCK people really ROCK
A DOCK is in its own world.
If you go to A DOCK be ready to have fun and party.
If at 9:00pm Hedg say we are going for Mexican YOU are going for Mexican.
It does not take much to make Donziweasel happy---I don,t the weasel was ready for us.

I want to thank everyone for help me out. When it was hard to getup to go talk to people they came over to me. i was not alone for one second.

[Donziweasel]

Things I learned in Chattanooga-

1. Tennessee is actually HOTTER than I thought it would be.
2. Tex's Pacemaker has better airconditioning than NASA
3. Hedge's Roamer is bigger than any of my busses.
4. Jim Critter is perfect, and he makes sure it stays that way, and if you are with him, he will make you make sure it stays that way too....
5. Grizz remembers every dumb thing I have ever posted on a chat board.
6. Barbara is not afraid......of anything
7. Susan has a bicep like steel for holding hats on her head for 3 hours
8. Donzi Vol didn't break down becuase he chalked up some good JUJU helping another boater.
9. The fish and chips at the Big River Grill are good.
10. Don't EVER order a Pina Colada in front of Donzi members. I am still waiting to get my man card back.
11. Bushwakers can be your freind and enemy at the same time.
12. Jet ski's will fit into hot tubs.
13. Flower pots will go well north of 80 mph.
14. When Bryan makes a pot of coffee in the morning, everyone on A dock shows up. No need to go looking for anyone.
15. Christina, Jill and Hiedi don't sweat.
16. Scott Baxter may or may not be related to John Oats of Hall and Oats, in a good way.
17. Jamie from A dock needs to buy a Donzi (with frozen drink maker under the deck) and become part of the community.
18. Jim is very life jacket proficent.
19. Russ cooks a mean steak and looks good doing it.
20. Chattanooga is a HELL of a long way from Jackson Wy

[Last Real Texan]

#1 The weasel Sweats......A lot!
#2 Ask Donzi people to come together to an event and participate....They bring it!!!
#3 The Flowerpot Has been on some serious miracle grow....
#4 Big Grizz still is "The Man"
#5 The weasel sweats......A lot!!!
#6 Running boats 6 wide up through the gorge on glass water is the best.....
#7 The ZX does not like to cruise at less than 4000 RPM's
#8 Russ's Grey boat is still just as awesome as it was the first time I saw it at AOTH......
#9 The weasel sweats.....A lot!!!
#10 Red Dog can run the Hell out of his Classic and loves to do it!!!
#11 Stan and Susan have a beautiful 18 that is just as Awesome as the two of them...Welcome aboard!!!!
#12 Poodle and Heidi can just up and disappear....where did you go on Sunday morning????
#13 Donzi Vol is a first class gut who is willing to brave electrocution and drowning in order to save a boater in the middle of the river with a a dead battery.....
#14 The weasel sweats.......oh i said this.....
#15 Buizilla is actually pretty funny and very meticulous about the critter....and it shows....Beautiful boat.
#16 All of the wives are the best they just put up with all the smack talk and keep on going....
#17 Rain hurts at a slow 65......
#18 Blowing the tubes off of your blower is quite a sensation.....three times!!!!
#19 Fishing for Roadtrip does not work...he never bit on anything I threw his way...
#20 Sweet 16 is a trooper....up for the day and back.....I like his priorities....Great to meet you two...nice boat to boot!!!!
#21 Barb is not afraid of anything and she lets you know it!
#22 A Dock is the nicest bunch you will ever want to hang out with...ever, their hospitality and Party ethic is second to none.....
#23 Bills X-18 is still just a blast to watch run....Thanks for putting this together...
#24 A 27 ZX will only spin a 30 inch prop to 4000 with no blower....
#25 The food was the best that could have ever been put together.....can you say Dragon Noodles....
#26 Next year will be even better......
#27 A dock will Scare you and lure you in at the same time....
# 28 Bushwackers are Dangerous....
#29 Jet skis Can really make a mess in the hot tub if left overnight and full of two stroke oil....
#30 The Donzi Peeps never cease to amaze and will never let you down.....

For all of those that missed this....we wish you had been here and look forward to doing it again....

Thanks to everyone....I will post some pics in the next day or two.....


Tex
yes I am alive....but just Barely.....

[Donziweasel]

That wasn't sweat, it was condensation.

I think by the time I left I had the heat licked. I have found that 16 years of living in Wyoming seems to lower my resistance to heat. No problem though, the Bushwackers and your jet fuel turbine powered A/C kept me cool.

[Donzi Vol]

East Tennessee...

What a great weekend! I needed a little time away from the ordinary, and I think a lot of my fellow attendees did as well. It was great getting to know some of you guys better and sharing some great stories. My list of what I learned:

1. There is something special about East TN (especially A-Dock!)
2. Bushwackers are a good thing...in moderation
3. I brought the wrong pie
4. It's a good thing that I like the view of the back of a Donzi
5. I need a big boat (known that one for a while)
6. Most importantly: It feels really good to be the guy towing a boat rather than the guy being towed!

Had fun guys...let's do it again sooner rather than later.

All the best,
David

[The Hedgehog]

1. Tripper makes a great martini
2. Donzi Vol's boat works
3. Tripper and Jill may be closet dog owners. I am scared that when they come back, Ali may go home with them.
4. Grizz likes boats, period. Large, small, fast, slow as long as they have character.
5. Weasel has lots of self confidence. Any guy that can pull off ordering a peniscolada and not look sweet is the man.
6. Tripper makes a great martini
7. The mystery guy Inferno is a cool guy.
8. Barbara is a trooper (oh wait, I knew that).
9. Bushwhackers should be a mandatory Donzi event drink.
10. The Gorge is a great setting for an event
11. Buiz had a cool Tahoe. Hell, I may even buy it.
12. A jet ski will fit in a hot tub

[MadPoodle]

Hmm, where to start??

Well, the most obvious: A Dock RULES! We can't say enough about your hospitality, and your party facilities. Thanks for sharing it with us, we will return!

The Roamer is way cooler in person than in pics. You did well Bill.

Bryan didn't do to bad either

27ZX's make a heck of a good photo stand.

While Max ruled the Labs and whatnot, Tripod the Pomeranian rules the dock. Luckily Max is a quick study.

Downtown Chat is a heck of a happening place!

Jill can find Fat Tire in the weirdest places.

Mexican food in Tenn? Si Senor, eet is very good...

I can keep Todd's boat from chinewalking..

Weasel is shorter than I thought

The ladies of A dock are easily lured in with Dragon Noodles.

The ladies of A dock are very tolerant of their menfolks antics..

The Gorge is a place I NEED to run my own boat in. I won't show up boatless again.

Tennesee has some cool aquariums.

Barb, well, ya had to be there..

3 lbs of Dragon Noodles are not enough.

I still love the Grey boat.. Be afraid Russ, be very afraid

As always, Donzi folks rock. Thanks to all that made it happen, thanks to all that attended and shared the fun with us all, and thanks for keeping the faith

Oh, last but not least: Your first trip through the Dragon should NOT be in an RV....

At dusk... :rd:

[Donziweasel]

Hey, I am a healthy 5'10.

[MIKEO]

Mr. Baxter. I see Ya met the Dragon, "in" the RV no less. Did you stop at the Tree of Shame?

[MadPoodle]

Waved at it as we went by, both in the RV and twice on the rolling couch.. Heck of a road there man, I'd like to try it on something a bit sportier next time..