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M3Fan 
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 Posted: September-18-2006 at 5:15pm |
I'm going rain or shine. Let's stop talking about bad weather altogether. Cold water is no problem- we'll be skiing well into November. |
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weitekampt
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Posted: September-18-2006 at 4:52pm |
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I am still planning on being there if the weather holds out. Looks like mother nature is not going to be too friendly though. Cold as heck all these nights equals cold water. We are planning on camping too. I just don't like the rain and camping. If we have to, we may get a reservation at the hotel there.
Are people still planning on going if it looks like rain? I would a$$ume not? Lets keep talking about this so we are all up to speed. |
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81nautique
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Posted: September-18-2006 at 3:03pm |
That's exactly what we had to do. Worked out better anyway cause we planned to have lunch at Boondocks and it's a lot cheaper to tow the 15 miles down river than to run there in the boat. |
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scottb
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Posted: September-18-2006 at 1:58pm |
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Alan, did you put in at Morris yesterday? We tried to launch there on Friday and the ramp was closed due to high water. Had to run down to Seneca to get the boat in the water.
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81nautique
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Posted: September-18-2006 at 1:54pm |
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Our plan is to be down friday around noon, we'll be at Wolf. We're gonna grill some steaks with Joel and his wife after we get off the water so everyone is welcome to join us, the more the merrier. Bring whatever you want to grill and drink, we'll have a fire going all night.
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81nautique
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Posted: September-18-2006 at 1:39pm |
Someone needs to come up with a morning after pill for waterskiers, I never hurt on sundays but Monday mornings are a bitch. Took Rob Leinen and his wife out yesterday for a ski and some lunch, great time although Rob will never hang out with us again. Last time out we blew up his motor and this time we blew out his back. Sorry Rob, we'll get it right sooner or later. |
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Hollywood
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Posted: September-18-2006 at 8:53am |
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Looking forward to this weekend. I need to rest my extremely sore body this week though.
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M3Fan
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Posted: September-17-2006 at 10:44pm |
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Well gang, the date is right around the corner. I'll be leaving at the crack of dawn on Friday, hopefully dunking the boat in by noon. Todd W- did you decide if you're going to make it? I'd love to see the 93! I think everyone going knows what my boat looks like so if you see us, just flag us down. My email is jdhughe AT hotmail.com so email me needed. I think tentatively we'll try to meet up Friday afternoon at some point, do some skiing based on weather, and maybe have a gathering at Wolf Creek for some grilling and campfire action.
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stang72
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Posted: September-06-2006 at 11:48pm |
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Wolf it is for us too! We will be on the lake most of Friday...anyone gettin on the lake Fri...call the cell 217-520-3149.
For anyone who does not know the lake...I would advise getting a lake map with marked depths...the lake is mostly deep but there are some sand bars and spots that go from deep to shallow pretty quickly. Not trying to scare anyone...just need to know about a few places! Barefooting...man it's been years, but I am getting an itch for a faceplant! Two of my (teens) sons would be up for learning...they have been on a boom but not on the long line. Anyone up for the hyrofoil? I will see if I can borrow it from the Ski club. |
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81nautique
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Posted: September-06-2006 at 2:28pm |
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Hollywood,
I'll do a few footin runs. I finally made it out footin on Monday, we had the entire river to ourselves all day. I think everyone stayed home cause it looked like it would rain at any minute. Absolute gla$$ for miles, it was awesome. I felt great, did some tumble turns and one foots working back up to a toehold by the end of the season. Pretty rusty but it comes back quickly. I guess Wolf is the place to be, we plan to get in midday friday |
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Hollywood
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Posted: September-06-2006 at 12:25pm |
Well I do like loud music and CL...not much of a boarder though. Still haven't strapped one on this season, nor the slalom stick. Who else wants to jump in the barefoot line with me and Joel? |
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M3Fan
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Posted: September-06-2006 at 12:15pm |
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It's just me and the wife so I'll need a 3rd for sure. I'll bring the course, some tricks, and maybe the swivel ski for fun. OH, and the barefoot gear of course (boom, ropes, etc).
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Posted: September-06-2006 at 11:06am |
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You're in! Glad to hear you're making the trek... Your welcome in my ride anytime!
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Posted: September-06-2006 at 10:40am |
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I will be camping at Wolf as well. I don't think I will be bringing the boat, anyone mind an extra spotter?
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weitekampt
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Posted: September-06-2006 at 9:40am |
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I'd have to say it depends on the weather. If the weather is dry, we may come down Friday night. Not for sure. We will stay wherever the people are at. I hear Wolf is good. Lets stay in contact though. I will post both e-mails and my phone if people want it. Never know how plans change at the last minute.
weitekampt@aol.com todd@agsourceseeds.com 217-202-5946 Later guys! |
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Posted: September-06-2006 at 9:20am |
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We'll be down Friday night, perhaps with a few non-cc folks. We'll be staying at Wolf Creek and probably won't be down before dark. I'll let Dan know that you slalom guys would like to ride the 196. Anyone else staying at Wolf?
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Posted: September-06-2006 at 9:20am |
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Todd...if it floats, make sure they come!
196...yeah! There will be a few from Decatur...I put word out at the ski club. Should be enough of us to make a little noise! |
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Posted: September-06-2006 at 7:32am |
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I'd love to see how far the SN's have come since 2000. A new 196 would be an awesome addition to the crew. I don't know what the head count is, but I'm in for sure and will be at Eagle Creek Fri afternoon-Sun. Sounds like we could try to get together at the campground for some grilling with 81 Friday evening. I'd like to do some skiing Friday afternoon so hopefully someone shows up by then.
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Posted: September-06-2006 at 12:15am |
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That 196 is a sweet boat. I foamed at the mouth over it at the St. Louis boat show. If he were to bring one, that would be a good choice. But I am a slalom guy myself.
Dan is a great guy and always willing to help a guy out. Lord know he has helped me in a few situations. So what is the total head count as of now? I will be bringing my boat down. I know my folks and family would like to come, but they are in a I/O. I will tell them to keep their distance if it offends anyone...HaHa. I just hope the weather is good for camping and boating. I may have to invest in a heater if the weather keeps up like it has. Hope we have a decent turnout. |
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Posted: September-05-2006 at 8:16pm |
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Ok... Talked with Dan down at Extreme Power Sports. Said he was happy to hear that everyone was coming down his way! Also offered to bring a boat, any model in particular you all want? 196?
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Posted: August-24-2006 at 4:28pm |
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GREAT idea!!! Let's pray for good weather. I hope we didn't use up all our "weather credits" in GL! We're owed at least one day with no wind to pay us back for Sunday at GL.
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81nautique
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Posted: August-24-2006 at 3:49pm |
Joel, depending on workload we may blow off friday completely so I'll let you know as we get closer. We should see how many will be around friday night and grill some steaks |
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Posted: August-24-2006 at 3:19pm |
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Awesome. Should be great. I'm definately up for some campfires at night!
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Posted: August-24-2006 at 2:59pm |
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Stang,
Wolf Creek State park is the right campground then? We'll be in hopefully before dark friday night. |
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stang72
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Posted: August-24-2006 at 2:46pm |
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That would be great...Also ,I would like to help you set the course up to see how it's done!
We will have two boats down there...kids will be in an 84 stars and stripes...don't know which the other will be yet! But I will let you know shortly. Cell# is 217-520-3149 or 520-9583. |
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Posted: August-24-2006 at 11:40am |
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Stang,
If you're there Friday during the day, I need to meet up with you so we have a spotter! We'd camp but my wife is a no-go with camping. |
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Posted: August-24-2006 at 11:30am |
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I think...cove 3, that is the next good sized cove if you headed toward the dam and close to wolf... Cove 5 (party cove)is close too...but back towards Findley marina.
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Posted: August-24-2006 at 11:03am |
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The course goes in one of the coves near Wolf creek but I can't recall which. Can anyone familiar with the area look at my pics (earlier in the post) and identify where that is?
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Posted: August-23-2006 at 11:31pm |
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We are going to be there Fri and will camp....so is evryone camping at Wolf Creek?
Wolf or Eagle they are across from each other...and near cove #5. Sounds like Brain will bring the carver down to cove 5...maybe a couple more BIG barges too!Tie up...swim and drink! |
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Posted: August-23-2006 at 9:55pm |
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I've never needed reservations after Labor day. Should be ok...
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