AOTH XIV- May 15-17- Lake Cumberland-Jamestown, KY

[osur866]

I'm sad to say we will not be able to make it this year, too many irons in the fire, had hoped the moon, stars and planets would line up but they didn't , hate not to be there.
Steve

[tylogans 22]

Steve were going to miss you guy's this year, good luck with the upcoming wedding, I'm sure you will be wearing a red taux of course!!


Yellow devil will be coming out of hibernation tomorrow can't wait to fire her up it's been a long 8 months, auction items have been purchased just counting down the day's.

take care,
Gregg

22 Yellow Devil

[boldts]

Got some great news when I came into work tonight. I have Friday night next week off thanks to a co-worker so I plan to come down to Jamestown Friday morning when I get off work and stay till Saturday evening. Have to be back home Sunday for a commitment with my daughter, but looking forward to seeing everyone again! Can't wait to see so many Donzi boats and owners in one place again. Was totally amazed back in 2001 when AOTH I was held and every gathering since I've been able to attend just excites me all the more. It's like a Christmas family gathering in May. Hoping a really nice silver X-18 is attending and a very special 22 Classic with an Ilmore under the engine hatch. Dream come true would be not only to see both these boats, but to win the lottery Tuesday night and have the option to hand the owner of that X-18 cash to give it a new owner. Yea....... I dream big. It's the only way to live life.

As your leave date arrives this week, everyone have a safe tow to the lake. Take your time as to arrive safely far out-weighs the little bit of travel time you might save.

Back in the day, we used to run Lake St.Clair up in MI this weekend to blow the dust out of the horses before AOTH. Just wondering if the MI group gathered this weekend? Pictures?

[Ed Donnelly]

Looks like the Criterion will not be making the trip. I have a few electrical gremlins
to trace and repair. So Rob and I will be looking to bum rides this year (again for me)
Will be there in time for supper Thursday..........................Ed

[Thirdchildhood]

Back in the day, we used to run Lake St.Clair up in MI this weekend to blow the dust out of the horses before AOTH. Just wondering if the MI group gathered this weekend? Pictures?

MADCOW seems to have fragmented and it's really been too cold to enjoy the big lakes. Bundling up kind of takes the fun out of it and the water is dangerously cold. We've had two fatal single boat accidents with no survivors.

[roadtripse]

Reports of an impending MADCOW extinction are overblown. Last summer, we had about a dozen in the water one weekend, enough to disturb the natives at the Detroit Yacht Club at lunch time! We'll do it again this year.

Looking forward to seeing you Scott. I'll be down Wednesday night to uncover and dust-off the Flowerpot. See ya there!

[boldts]

I like the webcam showing the whole dock, but like Lenny, would have loved to seen the launch ramp today. I used to enjoy arrival day on Thursday. Many of us would meet in Cincinnati, OH have some coffee and donuts thanks to Jerry and his wife, then we would all caravan to the lake together. As we got closer and closer to Jamestown, we'd see other owners coming off the other roads all heading to Jamestown towing their prized passions. It is like the circus coming to your hometown marching down Main street or a Friday night rod and custom car show at the local A & W restaurant.

The best part I always thought was watching and helping others on the launch ramp. (Except in Todd & Jill's case...... Jill drives a tow vehicle better than most of us guys. She really knows what shes doing!) Catching up with friends from past gatherings and most important....... seeing all the upgrades and restorations that had occurred over the winter months.

As things settled down for the afternoon, the grill was ablaze cooking up dinner, recent years hot rods from a local club joining us and a DJ providing the songs we all loved growing up. It's hard to even think about going to bed and getting some rest. No need for an alarm clock at Lake Cumberland. The best alarm in the world is a Donzi or other performance boat coming to life.

Enjoy the gathering everyone. Wish I could be there with you! Your all in my thoughts.

Scott

[ITLLFLI]

Thanks to all who attended AOTH this year and sorry to those couple folks who couldn't make it due to unfortunate circumstances. We have your shirts and will be mailing them to you this week.

We had a blast running to the new venues!! The new spots were happy to have us! Conley even gave everybody a free key chain!!

The weather could have been better, but as always at AOTH, the sun came out and made for a great day of running and hanging with great friends!! I think Conley sold their rack of sunglasses(maybe shot glasses too!!).

Thanks to Tom for being the tow boat! You stepped right in without hesitation! Now if everyone hadnt went on the trailer the yellow boat was ready for a pre dinner cruise after swapping drives!! Love the enthusiasm!!

Thanks to Hedge for stepping up to be the auctioneer! What a riot you were! Fishin your job is a stake here bud!!! Thanks to those who supported the auction!!!

Thanks to the Donzi Marine Restoration Society for sponsoring the Thursday night Show N Shine! The cars guys loved it again!!

The horses have Awaken at Cumberland for 2014!!!!

Thanks to Easton for this incredible video!!!

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=919G0k7rNTU

Next year is the 15th Anniversary of AOTH!!!

[ITLLFLI]

Another link. This is run by one of our guest, Kurt Niemeyer. Thanks Kurt!!

https://m.facebook.com/pages/Cincy-M...406071724?_rdr