***Music City Mini 2012***

I hope it's going to be cooler there. It's Freakin' Africa hot here!

Okay Mini Attendees I just got off the phone several times with the one of the Anderson Campground Gate Attendants so here's the scoop:

They were currently working on and cleaning up/repairing the area by the boat launch and the launch itself as they know we're coming. If you want to put the boat back on the trailer for the eve then you'll have a place to park it for the evening.

They do not have a problem with those of us leaving the boats in the water moored or beached back in the cove (sites 1-10) but wanted us to be aware that the Army Corps of Engineers ain't responsible for damage if it occurs. Y'all that are hoteling it can leave your boats there at the campground on the trailer or in the water as long as you are part of CCFan so I think if you want those of us that are camping to watch your baby while your away, the first round or two is on you!

The attendant also reinerated that the water levels are way down and boating accidents are up as folks unfamiliar with the lake are venturing off the main channels and running aground etc. STAY ON THE MAIN CHANNEL. If you gotta a spare prop you'd better bring it.
He also suggested that we should look into Seven Points campground if we decide on a Music City II next year as it has docking slips, power/water and tent camping. He did say that, Seven Points is booked solid thru the summer and you would need to book early to get a slot. you can reserve a slot 180 days out. Might be worth looking into if this one becomes a regular unofficial reunion. Kinda sounds to me like it will as it's much like how the River Run started.

The gate is "locked" at 10:00pm so whoever is riding shotgun and in the lead vehicle (when we venture out to Music City an return late) consider yourself the temporary gate keeper.

Well forecasts are known to change, and I'm sure this is bad luck posting this but the weather looks awesome for the weekend.

Hey Gang, A couple of updates. I cruised the campsites and there appears to be enough parking for a boat trailer at each site. Some are pull through, so you should be able to keep your boat with you. The campground entrance is locked each noight so no one can wander through. (May need to make arrangements if you go downtown). The gatehouse lady was pretty friendly.

The camp ground also has some of the best free maps available, so pick it up as you come in. We might want to get a few extras for those staying off-site. If you want to go over some of the lake areas, shallow spots, ski coves, I can meet yall Fri morn.

The marinas have pure gas, with upcharge of ~$1.00/gal above mormal pricing. Gas prices off the lake are running ~$3.20-3.30.

The closest slalom course is not in due to low water conditions. Not sure of status of other course, located ~8 miles up the lake.

Any other questions, let me know. Cell: 615-476-7358

Put the 'cuda in the water today! can't wait to see you all next week!

Are there any places to park / keep a boat around the camp site. Not sure how I feel about keeping it in a hotel parking lot.

I owe him more. I plan to have his carburator there I hope he doesn't want it back because it is on my 350 in the '75. Find my S10 and the Boat, it will be beside a tent with only myself and an extra sleeping bag. Coffe will bw a Frwnch Press. Last time I tried it, it resembled coffee.

Joe, we're trying to make it mid-day Thursday. Just me and my girlfriend. We can pick you up @ NIA if you'd like. Gonna try for a early start Friday if not Saturday. Gonna start cleaning the boat up this weekend.

Oh Joe who wouldnt want you on their boat?

This time next week it will be fun in the sun...

Sounds like some people are rolling in Thursday in time to scope out water for Friday morning watersports? If my plane comes in late on Thursday night whose boat should I be sleeping in to make sure I get a ride out there?

A little afternoon raft up and then a meet greet and show with old and new friends at the campground around dinner time... yep next friday sounds a little better than this friday.

Ryan.. I was reading through the posts and see that twice I asked the same hotel question and you answered and got no response from me.. my bad...

Did you get the girlfriend convinced to bring the kids along?

Justin, that sucks dude, but you know you're more than welcome to change your mind and jump in with me.

Randy, with Justin out is it just me and you from Ohio? What's your itinerary look like? Are we gonna try to team up and head down together? When we talked at the lizard you said you were nervous about driving your camper faster than 50mph...if we head down together do you think you can wear your big girl panties and run the speed limit? I'd like to get in thursday in time to hit the water, if possible.

Well, unfortunately I have bad news. We wont be making it next weekend. I am very dissapointed but such is life. My wife got a new job (which is good news) but means she couldnt come and my parents can no longer come because my grandma is very sick and they arent sure of her health situation (she lives with them). So such is life I suppose. Please take lots of pictures so I can live vicariously. Also my campsite will be open and free for anyone to squat on if the space is needed. Its already paid for.

Tim......we should be there thursday afternoon about 4 or 5ish....ready to crack a beer!!

Well I was too cheap for the country inn but I will be staying .01 miles away at the roach motel..

Yes Chris I am flying in- arriving Thursday around 11 PM leaving sunday around 6 pm.

Can't quite spare the time to make the big drives at the moment.. the barn is full of projects and summer is breathing down my neck. Looking forward to the event though will be good to get away and see everyone.

Whoops, caught a typo on the I-24 closing. It will be down late Fri nite, till 6 am Mon morn. Based on the lake location, anyone coming in from the north will want to bypass.