Shelbyville weekend

Well, we drove down to the campground just to make our reservations and we took some notes on which spots are good and which aren't. Basically looking at parking and such. Renee is going to work on uploading a campground map with the notes on it. We liked our location and reserved for $20. Alan, your spot is #61 IF you want the same spot for the Bounder.

Normally, I wouldn't think that spots will be hard to come by, but being right after labor day and decent weather, there will be more campers there than last year. FYI, there were a fair amount of campers this weekend.

Will keep you posted, but we are definitely locked in now!

I must admit, I am a foreigner to Shelbyville. It is a lake I don't go to due to travel distance. When we were there yesterday to check out the campgrounds and such, we commented on the lake looking low. If it was low earlier this summer, it is going to be lower yet! We haven't gotten much rain at all down that direction. So to answer your first question, I would say it is quite low.

About the beach situation, I am not sure of. I know there is a beach area, but it is bouyed off and no boats can "beach" themselves. I didn't see any docks or facilities like that. Again, this is only in one area and we are generally on the far side of the lake skiing and hanging out. I don't know if somebody else more familiar with the lake can help with this or not. I am sure we could find a spot that is shallow for the kids.

Gary and lisa brought their kids last year. There were only a few of us in '06 but yes there were a few young ones there. I am not sure what the real head count is and what the family status is. I usually act like a kid!

Hope this helps a bit and maybe some others can chime in. I am really looking forward to the weekend!

Also, noticed the announcement in Waterski magazine for the NE reunion! Great job Keith! Word is getting out!

We are planning on coming down as a family. 7-1/2yr old twins and 4-1/2 year - all girls. They love to play with boys and girls of any age - even Quinner!

RainDog wrote: Can someone post contact info for the camp ground? Also, is there a section or area that most this group is setting up camp?

Just talked to the campground and he said for our weekend not to worry about getting sites as there will be plenty. Here is a link to the reservation page but it must be mailed in. wolf creek I'm going to mail in and reserve the site we had last year site 61 (thanks Todd) and he said 63 was already reserved so I'm guessing thats Todd and Rene. There is no site map on the internet so I can't help you there but last year there were plenty of sites right around us open.

IF all goes as planned we will be getting in thursday night after work and I'll stake claim to as many sites as we need come friday am so let me know who needs one and I'll do what I can to keep us all together.

Another thing that could be fun is for everyone to bring whatever ski gear they have, you know the stuff you haven't used for years. Like zip sleds, (raindog). I have an old set of tricks I'll bring. A couple knee boards could be fun. If I don't find some old shoes skis by then I'm going to buy a set. We definately need a whole mess of combos so we can kill ourselves building some pyramids. That's what the kids are for, they're good climbers. Maybe someone has an airchair?

Bring it all and we'll have a blast.

As far as low water levels in Shelby, we were deploying the course in 50+ feet of water so a few feet here or there won't hurt anything. We had to add rope extensions to the course because it was so deep!

Hollywood wrote: Alan, I love your thinking. We built some pyramids at Quinner's on Saturday. After watching back barefoot lines this weekend, I'm even more pumped to learn that damn flip turn ski. We're going kneeboarding this saturday!

Talked to Chris yesterday that's where I got the idea. Said you guys had a blast. We used to build Pyramids all the time, it's lot of fun to just goof off instead of hard core skiing especially when we've got 2 days on the water to kill. Forgot you still had that flip turn, bring it out and we'll master it or use it for firewood.

Zip Sled (early '70's) - Check
O'brien World Team Comp (early '80's) - Check
Low end kneeboard - Check
Hyperlite Roam 144 cm wakeboard- Check
Kids Hyperlite 119 cm wakeboard - Check

Its cool that Shelbyville is gearing up to be about behind the boat instead of the boat itself.

weitekampt wrote: Reidp: are you still planning on making it to Shelbyville? I re-read the posts and you were concerned about camping spots. Don't worry about it. In just the one campground there is over 100 sites and there are another 110 or so in the other. Almost all of them can accomodate RV's too. Sure would like to have you guys in Illinois. We are looking at possibly 15 groups making the trip! This should be upgraded from "mini reunion" to "big bash"! Keep in touch!

Todd, I'm suffering from severe mental anguish as the weekend for this "big bash" is a conflict with our yearly Antique and Classic boat show weekend. This sounds like a big one, and you know I'm always ready.

As for our trip back to GL to nab the camper and Mustang we've targeted Aug 25-26th. So if Raindog, Moj, 81, quinner, Stang or lord knows anyone else can or gonna be in town, please let us know. The Goose is honkin my name.

Reid, I can understand your "anguish" because I love the old boats and especially wood boats! We have been to Lake Geneva for the in water boat show and it is awesome. Love the old Chrissies and Gar-Wood. I grew up skiing behing a 1947 PenYan. Uncle still won't sell it to me. Just sits in the garage and rots.

Well, if your decision changes, let us know. It will be a good time.

Let's say someone decides to head down last minute. Do you think there will be open campsites? I haven't been following this thread because I thought there was no chance and it bummed me out. One son starting high school, one starting college. But who knows. Never say never.
A map of the digs would be great.
Steve

Alan....if you get there before we do, grab a site for us(tent camping) across from you , next to Hollywood.

Sooo...who is on board for sure...head count???

Who is iffy and might come???

Joel...any chance??? You know BKH traveled last year with a litle girl even younger than yours!

Rob, bring that boat. You gotta represent the TSCs if Joel don't go.

Definitely got 2 going here, maybe more. Not sure on the boat. If we have enough it'll be more work tying it off than skiing behind it.

Plenty of gas $$

RainDog wrote: Still planning on going but it will be weather dependent. We spent last week camping where we got 7" of rain overnight. Not gonna do that again!

Posted By: RainDog
For some odd redneck reasoning ,I find humor in the post plus your screen name.....LOL
Did you have Fido with you???????
                  boat dr

RainDog wrote: That's the way I feel when I boat (or formally motorcycle). I intentionally get lost and slowly make my way back home again.

I wish I knew how to be so relaxed...that made me smile.
Thanks