Green Lake 2013,, We're Back

Maybe Steve can chime in as he was just there through last weekend, but when we were up the 30th thru July 4, the skeeters werent that bad in GL IMO... Its getting hotter, so this will fuel the fire, but so far I think the biting PITA's have been easy going... Yes on the fogger though...

The event is looking good guys.. 100 people is a solid crowd.. We're going to have a great time..

Thursday: Will be left open for those coming early to settle in and take advantage of some nice flat water..No formal plans are set for the evening
Friday: We will start parking boats at 5pm at the Legion Hall in town. Registration will be in the hall where you will get your boat ballot and windshield tag. Food will be set up by them as well as a nice cold beverage waiting for you to pull in...
Sat: If you want to parade out to the Bay, we can do that. Its always cool to see and hear. If not, boat at your leisure and come find us in the back of Norweigian Bay. Can't miss us. Just look for the coolest boats you've ever seen in thigh high water... Night, we'll be serving dinner in the park starting at 6pm.. For those who have never experienced the "Goose", well you'll not miss us there as well ha..

Look forward to seeing you all there..

Moj'

IAughtNaut wrote: I'm no doctor, but the registration page says 36 boats, I feel like there's at least one Mars boat and one Pinkham boat that's not in that number, have we officially eclipsed 40?

Sort of slipped my mind but we're bringing 2 boats...so I think 1 more does it.

IAughtNaut wrote: I'm no doctor, but the registration page says 36 boats, I feel like there's at least one Mars boat and one Pinkham boat that's not in that number, have we officially eclipsed 40?

I think I may be driving the Tundra and pulling the boat after all. The more I think about sitting in the back of that french fry burner with Ashley with you and Paul up front the more I think I may just take all three kids and follow you guys up there. It's not a bad drive... I think we'll be over 40 boats

Randy_in_Ohio wrote: ...the more I think I may just take all three kids and follow you guys up there.

Atta boy. There were twin girls that were looking forward to twin boys showing up. Ummm - on second thought, at this age, that might not be a good idea after all...

Mojo, I am all in for the boat parade, It is a major highlight for me. Is 11AM Still the official start time?

RainDog wrote: Randy_in_Ohio wrote: ...the more I think I may just take all three kids and follow you guys up there. Atta boy. There were twin girls that were looking forward to twin boys showing up. Ummm - on second thought, at this age, that might not be a good idea after all...

I feel for you Steve... Having a 16 year old daughter... Lets just say I'm glad the twins are boys and not girls...

DEPARTURE            WHERE YOU AT        DIGITS
Steve Evans (RainDog)       Wed 7-17 PM        Mon 7-20 PM            House      414.7 nine1.sixnine55
Tony Lange (Bones71)        Sat 9-10 am.        Mon 7/20 PM            Bayveiw Inn
Dave & Austin (OverMyHead) Fri 2PM             Sun PM                     Hattie Sherwood #1
Gary Starr (Gary S)            Thurs 7-18 pm      Mon 7-20 pm                 Lakeside Motel
Steve Kutsch (skutsch)        Fri   10-Noon      Sat    8 pm                 Borders (Ripon)
Alan Arrighi (81nautique).      Thurs am.           Mon 7-20.      Hattie Sherwood.   630.two09.361nine
Dave Dorsen (Mojo)             Fri               Mon        House        630-842-4124
Paul Waters       Friday morning      Monday      Mojo's       913-219-3402
Randy Wise (Randy_in_Ohio)    Wed Eve.           Sun?       Campground    330-704-6334
Adam Deen (IAughtNaut)    Wed                    Mon?      Campground/Benjamin's place    44O.552.3465
Chris&Zoe (Storm34)           Wed Noon           Mon afternoon        Campground        5one5.468.8323
Pat Tierney (PicturePat)        Wed Noon           Sun Afternoon        Campground       
Tim MORFOOT (Footy)           Fri 12-1pm        Mon               Hatties ???   770-31sixsix963
Steve Behlmer(Behl)                  Thurs AM            Sun PM               Lakeside 317.439.6031
Billy and Karen Sutton {Boat Dr /Boat Nurse}   Thursday Noon Ripon 1-601-431-7043
Kurt&Candice (PLBC)     Fri(noon) - Sunday                         McConnell Inn
Chris Conrad (SNobsessed) Fri PM - Sunday AM Green Lake Inn
Chris Q (Quinner)    Weds - Mon   Campground 1-900-GetSome
RJ (more importantly by popular demand Nicole and kids) Fri 10-noon Sat - late comfort inn (RipOne WI) 414.five8118fortyseven

Hey Wisconsinites- Coming north out of Madison, is it better to take I-39 to 23, or should I take 151 to 73?

SNobsessed wrote: Hey Wisconsinites- Coming north out of Madison, is it better to take I-39 to 23, or should I take 151 to 73?

Take the 151 to 73 route. It gets you off the I90 parking lot and makes for a more enjoyable route eh...

Gary S wrote: I have always used the 151 to 73 route since you recommended it Dave. Nice easy drive with hardly any traffic no matter what day. Have always wondered about 39 though ------

39 is fine Gary, it's getting there that is slow. Trucks, Dells, Minn traffic all have to stay on I90.. Plus once off onto 23, you go through more towns to get to GL (not that the waterfall in Montello isn't cool to see).. But yes 151 to 73 North to Randolph to 23 East.. !!!

Moj'

We are making the Caravan up with the newest in the fleet so 40 should be no issues by all the add on boats above.

62 wood wrote: Tony, I call FOUL!! how did you get a room at the Bayview?!

Steve.....We got a room at the Bay View (pretty easily). I assumed at the late date we booked everything would be sold out. Should I be worried?

Mojo wrote: 62 wood wrote: yep... 151-73-23 The PITA will be the 62 mile stretch of I90 between Elgin and Rockford that is 45 mph.. And they aren't messing around in there. I haven't seen a Ponch and John on patrol for 20 years in IL, but they've been out there and very active on the old Harley's.. West bound even goes down to one lane... Arrrggghhhh

I'm lucky there, instead of taking I88 to I39.... we head north on two lanes to Madison. Takes 10 to 15 mins. longer, but definitely an easier drive.   Only interstate for me is around Madison and a few miles of 39 before hitting 151.

skutsch wrote: [Yes, if you get on US12, you can take that to 73 (just west of Cambridge) and then follow 73 north. That is actually a nice ride as well, 2 lane but no traffic (normally, also haven't driven it in a while so not sure on construction).

Try to get up rte 12 on a Friday evening... I'd rather stick pencils in both eyes... Through Richmond at rte173 is an hour long process.. Nice after that hahaa

skutsch wrote: I don't know why anyone would go this way (except maybe Alan and I am SURE he knows about this) but I90 between Rockford and Elgin is a NIGHTMARE

I miss that stretch Steve as I get on 90 at Rockford and I believe the construction is east of that. In any case we've decided to leave about midnight Wednesday right after we pick our daughter up at the airport so night traffic shouldn't be too bad.

I have never been more excited for a GL reunion than this one. Besides just wanting to get away for a few days there are so many new boats and people that this is going to be fantastic, not to mention folks we haven't seen in over a year. A sneak peak at the weather is looking real nice with temps in the 80's too.