CT Mini 2014, August 22-24

Kristin and I will grab the burgers / rolls for Friday nights dinner.

Tim,
Are you all set for grills etc?

I can grab the bagels Tim.

As promised, here are the details I have been promising to provide. Just over a week out!

For any newcomers, this event is hosted at my family’s place on Tyler Lake. Address: 52 Sandy Beach Rd, Goshen, CT. Accomodations are pretty spartan, but we have a big, flat lawn, so you are more than welcome to bring a tent and set up camp. We’ll have a few porta-potties on site. Goshen is a small town and there arent any hotels/motels close by, so I don’t have any recommendations for those who don’t want to camp, unfortunately- but Im sure there are options within a reasonable drive if you google it. PM me if you want to run options by me- I can provide my thoughts on general areas to seek out (or avoid).

The cottage is in the middle of a fairly large, shallow (sandy) cove. We have several docks and anchors, but would encourage everyone bringing a boat to bring their own moorings. There is a public launch located across the lake, approx address is Park Rd, Goshen, CT. There are only a few parking spots available there and no docks- just FYI. There is no gas on the lake and the nearest station is 15+ min away, so fill up on your way into town- Torrington and Litchfield are your closest options.

Parking is a bit of a challenge, as the cottage is at the bottom of a large hilly driveway. Therefore, we ask that people park at the top of the driveway and walk down. Feel free to come down first and unload if necessary! For those bringing boats, there is limited room to turn around at the bottom with a trailer… so probably best not to attempt it unless you’ve cleared it with me first. We have dedicated trailer parking near the ramp in my sister Sage’s yard, address: 27 Tyler Lake Heights, Goshen CT

Looks like we’ll have a good crowd here as early as Thurs PM. The weekend will be full of watersports- there will be no shortage of skis, ropes, etc, but feel free to bring any and all gear as well. Especially trick skis!

I think that’s pretty much it... I will post up food/supplies info in a minute.

Eric, I am going up after work on Saturday, I get out at 5pm and I am planning on staying late as possible on Sunday. While everyone else will be there early Saturday morning.

wakeboardin2k4 wrote: Hey Guys, Not looking good for me this year. I have a meeting down in Tennessee that is conflicting with my schedule. I'd be a long shot for maybe Saturday. But again not looking good. Not happy about the situation at all. This will be the first Connecticut reunion that ive missed.

That's freaking awesome Magicman.... Lord know's y'all need some R&R!

NCH20SKIER wrote: Mile Is that 2 G's or three?

Doh! Yessir, technically there are three lol

Mike

IAughtNaut wrote: Ok, less than two weeks until this square-dance goes down and there's not a whole lot of chatter...I'll see if I can help. I went through the posts and here's what I distilled from all of it, in no particular order- Tim & Greg Benj Various Other Benj's (generally) Morfoot, Thu-Sun, no boat Hollywood (+1?), Thu-Mon am, no boat JoeinNY, Fri-Mon, 83SN? phatsat67, Thu-Sun, no boat IAughtNaut +1, Thu-Sun noon, no boat bwinn (+1?), Fri-?, 77SN scootdogydog, 99SN python juniorwoody NCH20SKIER & NCH20SKIER JR, Thu-Mon am, 05 206 jackiewdeen, Thu-Sun, no boat gun-driver, Fri-Mon, 95SN Riley, DHart, THart, 88BFN 05 210 (Mike and Jake), Fri-Mon, 05 210 JDD33 +4,Kaycee,Fri-Mon,portable family condo, '87SN DayTony? lfskizzer +5, Sat-Sun, 85SN? Bri892001, Fri-Sun, boat? Barracuda +4, Fri-Sun, 86SN DFoster +3, 04 SV211 ReidP +1, Thu-Mon?, some boat or another By my count that's anywhere from 44 to 50 people and 14+ boats. If you're coming and you're not on the list, or your info is wrong, update it. Tim and Greg do a lot of planning for this, lets make it as easy on them as we can. Regulars we haven't heard from... uncle todd? jonny? quinner? svensson? mars? picture pat? rico?

Not to worry gentlemen, I have a current list of attendees complete with arrival times... Those who have not posted their plans in this thread have spoken with me directly- not too many unknowns (I don't think!). Current numbers stand at ~60 people and 18-20 boats, looks to be an awesome turnout, hype or no.

I believe we have a menu set, I'll post up that info tomorrow so everyone can figure out what to bring.

I spoke with Eric Svensson via phone on Thurs. He has business down south but was planning to fly home Thurs night with a scheduled arrival at Benj compound sometime Friday. As long as my son's return trip from Spain goes as planned I will be there no later than mid day Friday wirh SAN in tow. ( and perhaps some W.Virginia blackberry moonshine) ready for any wakeboarding/ surfing duties. Last I spoke with CQ he was on the fence but doubtful with everything he has going on at his new place.

And there's 2 "g" s in Gregg. Lol.

Let's get this party rolling. 2 weeks out, not nearly enough hype.......

Mike

Ok, less than two weeks until this square-dance goes down and there's not a whole lot of chatter...I'll see if I can help.

I went through the posts and here's what I distilled from all of it, in no particular order-

Tim & Greg Benj
Various Other Benj's (generally)
Morfoot, Thu-Sun, no boat
Hollywood (+1?), Thu-Mon am, no boat
JoeinNY, Fri-Mon, 83SN?
phatsat67, Thu-Sun, no boat
IAughtNaut +1, Thu-Sun noon, no boat
bwinn (+1?), Fri-?, 77SN
scootdogydog, 99SN python
juniorwoody
NCH20SKIER & NCH20SKIER JR, Thu-Mon am, 05 206
jackiewdeen, Thu-Sun, no boat
gun-driver, Fri-Mon, 95SN
Riley, DHart, THart, 88BFN
05 210 (Mike and Jake), Fri-Mon, 05 210
JDD33 +3(?), Fri-Mon
DayTony?
lfskizzer +5, Sat-Sun, 85SN?
Bri892001, Fri-Sun, boat?
Barracuda +4, Fri-Sun, 86SN
DFoster +3, 04 SV211
ReidP +1, Thu-Mon?, some boat or another

By my count that's anywhere from 44 to 50 people and 14+ boats. If you're coming and you're not on the list, or your info is wrong, update it. Tim and Greg do a lot of planning for this, lets make it as easy on them as we can.

Regulars we haven't heard from...
uncle todd?
jonny?
quinner?
svensson?
mars?
picture pat?
rico?

Hi guys,
I can help with airport transfers to/ from Bradley.
On the way to Tyler- Friday evening (just before or just after rush hour).
Returning- Sunday evening.

Brad

DFoster wrote:    The girls have been working their slalom and want to try some different skis as they hate our combo, so if someone has something that would work for 100 a 120lb skier, they would love to try it and convince me to buy them something for Christmas.

You're kidding right?

Sounds good paul... I'll discuss the food plans with the family tomorrow and get some info posted up.

Morfoot wrote: Thanks Jack, It's gonna depend on how full the flights and what time they depart as to if I go to Bradley or Logan. Price you pay for flying stand-by.

I've got you covered at Logan.

Delta, Bradley Field seems a no brainer Tim. Prolly can help on Sunday out.