CT mini reunion: Aug 24-26, 2012

Yeah, NO! Hollywood isn't quite my type. Life is very good these day my friend! Going looking at some new trucks this weekend. We shall see.

Thanks, Brian. Very happy with the boat. Allie is absolutely thrilled with it and already got behind the wheel.

Timmy, where you at on the head count??

Who's bringing the plates and napkins???

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Pretty sure my boat is already in the water   

lfskizzer wrote: Tim let us know any specifics on if you need us to bring anything food wise. Anything to help out.

Us as well...leave a grocery list or to-do list for us Thursday morning.

Definitely me, may have Maddie, my cousin, dad and a neighbor or two as well, will let you know as we get closer.

Bringing beer, there is a meal in every can!!

don't know if Joe's counting mine in his headcount or not, we'll be rolling in with him Friday afternoon, me plus one, possibly two, won't know til I get to the airport probably, will have my boat. Can bring whatever, will surely have beer, just need a lit by tomorrow, cause this odyssey starts for me Friday.

Tim,

I'll be arriving Friday mid-day and am planning to stay at 52 Sandy beach Road and am bringing the Classic and lots of barefoot ropes. Scott is coming as well, arrival time TBD. He bought an X-terra to tow Ken Spurling's '86 2001, so one more mooring!!! I'll be helping out with beverages, food and grocery runs as we find out what is running low. Will be great to see the members, first timers and retunees!!1

Uncle Todd

Me and my girlfriend will be there. It's not looking good for the mustang to join us but I'm gonna give it a shot. I'm traveling from Saturday to Wednesday so that kills my opportunity to work on the boat. I've really only got tomorrow night.

Its looking like we are going to have an excellent turnout! Only a few days away now...

In addition to all the usual stuff you'd bring to the lake, here are a few recommendations on gear:

1. Anchor... we have a lot of dock space and a few moorings, but I think we'll have more boats than normal!

2. Air mattress... We should be able to put a roof over a decent number of heads, so we'll take advantage of any and all floor space. Barring that...

3. Tent. Lots of dry lawn space!

4. Food/Beer. I'm going to pick up a bunch of essentials, but any additional food or drink brought will surely not go to waste. Plenty of grills and refrigerators around to cook and store stuff.


A note about parking... this is always a fun one.    Those of you who have come in the past have seen the driveway at the Benjamin cottage- its a little steep, and can tight at the bottom if there are a bunch of cars there. Those bringing trailers may be best advised to leave them at the top and walk down. Leaving the truck and trailer at the launch and living out of the boat is fine too!


Those who havent been here before... the lake is small (<200 acres), so if you come by water, you cant miss us. Obstructions are few, and generally well marked with buoys. Stay 100' from docks/shore, dont venture *too* far into the narrow coves and you'll be fine. The lake is shallow, with a sandy/muddy bottom. Water temps are currently in the upper 70's. See everyone in a few days!

Tim,

Should I keep food to grillables? A friend of mine owns an Italian Restaurant/Deli and could probably hook me up with some foil trays of pasta/lasagna etc. Heating it up could be a bit of a challenge on a grill, but probably do-able.

Brian, Goshen is a little remote, but we do have working ovens!    Trays of pasta and lasagna would be most excellent!

HW, feel free to use the outhouse (or woods).

Tim,

Just PM'd you and Chris Mars on him towing the Tique (with the new scarry fast motor) from Scotia, NY to Tyler. But anyway this looks to be a great weekend, and lots of fun, info sharing, and adult beverages. Looking forward to seeing all, incluing Bruce and Hollywood as I know somewhere back there they are brothers!!! I can see the resemblance!! They both drive Buicks!!

UT

Man, It sounds like you Tim's is the place to be this weekend.. Sounds like you guys will have a blast... Wish I can make it out, so at least there will be someone responsible enough to talk to the police when they show up hahahaha...

Carrie and I are headed to the Key's this weekend for our 50th birthdays. Maybe next summer ?????

Moj'

Well, I get a text msg from reid telling me to pack a bag, catch a flight to Charlotte on Wednesday and drive up with him in the Race City RV. Sooooooo, guess I'm on a plane this afternoon and road tripping with Reid. I must be crazy.... Should be interesting to say the least. Ohhhhh, Bully will be making the trip as I still have custody of him.