That wasn't for anyones lack of trying Ed. You were impossible ot find at Chatt and certainly had a few other things going on.Originally Posted by Ed Donnelly
As far as events go, and I have been to many, Chatt, for me, is the hands down winner. Pretty much disorganized yet everyone ends up boating together. Great crowd ( other than the Squid-Billy's ) and lots of accomodation around. Great restaurants within a few miles ( if they don't close the highway down OR you're riding with Buizilla ). The run down the Gorge is fabulous, locks and all, gas is right close to everyone, stores, etc. The run to Chattanooga is also a real crowd pleaser and absolutely beautiful. Best part of the run to me is the fact that you actually get to run the boats. On and off the throttle for an hour or more before you find a resting spot. Water is warm ( very ) and lots of quiet spots to raft up. Water at the bridge is phenomenal for a drivers boat ( read that 18 )
I am not really all that fond of the " time to sit, time to eat, time to start your boats, time to run " sorta thing.
I just wish some of Hedges crew was capable of waking up before noon and getting out on the water but that might be a Bushwacker related thing.
Anyways, that is the format I like. Deneen and I will definatly be back to Chatt in 2015. And a few nights in Nashville and some sloppy nights at Legends Corner.
The " turdsucker " is a bit of a stretch but the float homes are fun accomodations if not for a tornado. Alabama also has some interesting waterways to frolic in. ( note to self, don't let your wife get absolutely " ****tered " on Margaritas and leave every single piece of identification and money and valuables at a restaurant and expect to board an international flight the next morning )
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