Lake Norman Get Together 9/25

The Midwest Boys, Joe F. and Eddie 'Barefoot' deep watering it. I think?!

A Chris Craft---I think the name of his business Classic Cruisers? Billy(BoatDr) or someone will be along to correct me.

Sorry John(Jbear) still not doing to well with all the names-Remember I'm still a 'Newbie' with these events( 3rd one only for me). Guess you'll have to wait till Sunday late or Monday before we know the correct names and off course 'better' pics.
I'm still shakin' from Joe F (JoeinNY) doing the power turn in the Purple Rain with me digging into the gel with my fingertips .

My 2nd 'Tow' Vehicle person bowed out on me last week, so I'm only 1 &1/2 hrs away, so I took Friday off, went down with the Skylark, left the party about 6:30pm Friday nite, then took the 93 SN down this (saturday) morn, and hadn't planned on staying later than 7 pm tonite.
But as we started down the road we could see the rain coming from the West. I didn't want to ruin the guys party and call 'em and tell them I could see it coming, so I guess it came around 8:30 or 9 pm. I hope everyone made it out of the water safely, and doesn't get sick. About 90' and sunny, and the rain was suppossed to hold off till Sunday and the high being 70' I think they were saying.

WOW !!!!!

I see Joe and Tim & the guy's, just looking that big boat over and saying:    now that's a party boat..

Marty you are doing a fine job with the updates. Thank you for the great pics. "grasshopper"

And did I see correctly Karen was in some photo's..

Looks like a big blast.

Dave

What a great time! A huge thank you to Reid and his wife for putting on such an amazing weekend. Hollywood, his crew, Joe and I were the last one's standing. Keg standing that is till nearly 4am!!!!

I am terrible with names and with everybody's CCF usernames it was a lot to remember, but I had a great time meeting Tim, Joe, Eric, Mojo, Moorefoot, Skicat, Bremson, Hollywood and crew, and many others whose names I never heard or heard and forgot. You know keg stands and ski shots are not very conducive to remembering!

Pics and videos coming later. Youtube is sooooo slow!

Now that's what I'm talking about!!!!

Action shots, of the great fun with CCFans and Reidp hosting.

   

I have to make that trip next year..

   

Thanks again Reid and Laurie, it was the typical ccfan event a great time with great people, and this year we have even started to add great weather to these events. Same complaint as always... Just not enough time to spend with everyone. In fact last night it seemed 3 hours passed so fast I didn't believe the time on my phone until after I cross checked it with reid's. We couldn't quite kick the second keg but we gave it a good effort. Thanks to everyone for the rides pulls and conversations, those who couldn't make it I hope to see you soon.   Me and bully are having a few drinks and watching some football in the charlotte airport we should be in ny just before midnight, save travels to all.

Thanks Tom...did they use skicat's BFN or...?

Very cool video and pics Keegan. Looks like the usual great time when C/CFANers get together.

john

Awesome time, guys! Reid and Laurie, thanks so much for your hospitality. You guys are great hosts and really throw a great party. This was only my second event, but I had a blast and my buddy Shane is ready to ditch his outboard so that he can begin his hunt for a 2001 series SN.

It was also great chatting with all the familiar screen names from this site. Really great people. It was nice getting to know each of you and talking about our passions.

Tim, Joe, Hollywood et al. Thanks for running my boat and giving me some feedback. I felt like it was running strong, but your guys' comments confirmed it for me. So thanks again.

Mike & Gail, thanks to you again for the wake surf session. your boat is beautiful and the wake is stellar

Skicat, thanks for the prop removal/install tutorial. Reid, thanks for letting me try the prop.

To all others. Thank you and I look forward to next time.

Wow! At least you've made it to work Tim. I am spent! But oh what a good time we had. Thank you everyone that came out. I was honored to play host to this bunch. Our catered help Bart, who kept the food warm and flowing and the kegs cold, and who's also a bartender at our favorite local watering hole, summed it up for me perfectly; "you've got a bunch of really great friends who sure know how to party".   

I think will pull a Tique and find myself a place to lay down and sleep.

Reid and Laurie thanks again for having a bunch of boat fanatics take over your place for the weekend. What a fabulous time with fabulous people. It was a long drive home back to ATL as it rained the whole way down but worth every minute. I'd do it again it a couple weeks. It was great seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

A big thanks to Mike and Gayle for providing the means for everyone to catch a wave (Yes, even Reid!)and teaching those who never wakesurfed before how easy it can be.

The fly by was really something to see, caught everyone off guard and happened so quick I didn't have time to snag a pic of her straffing the cove.
Watching barefoot Eddie do a dock start was so cool it blew my mind. The 6 man barefoot attempt was a real treat to watch and I got some great pics to share as soon as I get home and loaded up.
Like Steve (Swatkins) said, we even got Shane hooked on Correct Crafts even after I spun the boat 1 to many times on Sunday as he looked at me and said "I think that last one got me...." turned his head and heaved overboard.
Bully was there and got a chance to piggyback with Boaty and even went for a slalom run himself. He partied hard with the rest of us fans and even a few of his own and we have the pics to prove it. A shot ski toast to the Ripster was made and Bully got in on that one too (water of course! )

Boats were flying in and out as well as the cold brew, good food, great laughs and great friends. The look on Bart the caterer's face was priceless and I wouldn't be too surprised if he became a CC owner one day just by witnessing and being a part of this group even though he was working. I think it can be truly said.........."Anyone can own a boat but only the special people own a Correct Craft!"

Thanks for everything guys!   

TRBenj wrote: another great CCF gathering that had me wishing it could have lasted just a few more days.

But I couldn't have! You guys cause me to drink too much.

Thanks Reid & Laurie for allowing us to trash Pinkham Point again. You guys are very generous in you hospitality.

Great to see old faces & meet new ones as always. I have some pictures to post as soon as I get a chance. I have to deal with my truck that my daughter wrecked last night first!

Just wanted to post quickly and thank Reid and Laurie for their hospitality. We had a great (albeit brief) visit on Saturday afternoon and Mrs Bremsen was very impressed by the welcoming we received. I know I didn't get a chance to meet everyone but it was great to finally put some faces to names (Marty, Tim, Hollywood, Joe etc). Mrs Bremsen and Mini Bremsen had such a great time I have no doubt that we will be regular attendees at future gatherings (LKN and other). Marty, thanks for the slalom pull, the purple rain really is a looker. Hopefully my boat will be running for the next gathering.

ps. Did anyone happen to see my son's vest? I think my wife left it behind on accident.