2010 Northeast Reunion - Epsom, NH!
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Topic: 2010 Northeast Reunion - Epsom, NH!
Posted By: Keith
Subject: 2010 Northeast Reunion - Epsom, NH!
Date Posted: June-22-2010 at 3:01pm
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Special Announcement:
We've had two fantastic reunions in Lake George, NY with the tremendous support of Adirondack Marine. In an effort to bring the event into August, while simultaneously helping out a new Nautique dealer, we're moving the 2010 CorrectCraftFan.com Northeast Reunion to Epsom, NH - August 20-22! With the blessing of Tom Roach of Adirondack Marine, the 2010 Northeast Reunion will be hosted by the region's newest Nautique dealer, http://www.maccallumsboathouse.com/ - MacCallum's Boat House on the shores of Northwood Lake is Epsom, NH. With a private boat launch and dock space for 28 boats, it will be a terrific location for our reunion. MacCallum's Boathouse is really stepping up with their sponsorship, providing full access to their facility along with the use of demo boats throughout the weekend. They also have plenty of room for the Friday night Boat Show which will take place right across the street from the lake. Northwood Lake is just under 700 acres which should be the perfect size - big enough for 30+ Correct Crafts but small enough for day-long skiing, footing and riding on decent water. Picture all the boats tied together on the lake as we enjoy watching each other ski and ride throughout the day! With the support of MacCallum's, we plan on having reps from PCM and Correct Craft on-site for boat care clinics. Likewise, we're hoping to have a Nautique athlete join us for instruction and demos. Event Registration will start next week. In the meantime, there is a room block at the nearby http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mhtcn-courtyard-concord/ - Courtyard by Marriott in Concord at a special rate of $104/night (reference CorrectCraftFan.com) and there are camp sites available at http://www.ucampnh.com/epsomvalley/ - Epsom Valley Campground for tents, RVs - and if we have enough people all stay in a designated area. For those flying in, the http://www.flymanchester.com/ - Manchester Boston Regional Airport is only 30 mins. away in Manchester, NH. I want to the thank Adirondack Marine for their support over the last two years and for their encouragement to support a fellow regional Nautique dealer. I also want to thank MacCallum's Boat House for hosting this year's CCF Northeast Reunion. I hope to see you this August in beautiful NH. At just over an hour's drive from my house, it's very exciting for me to have reunion so close to home. Thank you, Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
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Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: June-22-2010 at 4:25pm
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Count me in! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: June-22-2010 at 4:28pm
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Sweeeet!
I'm definitely hoping to make this one. And, this time with my boat! |
Posted By: lfskizzer
Date Posted: June-23-2010 at 1:00pm
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Well I had planned on something in September and now cant get coverage for my job to do these dates. I was hoping to get the 85 up there to compete with Brad as 86. But it looks like next year to see all of you who have attended the last 2 at Lake George. A week later would have been doable aswell.
Thanks Phil ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4457 - 2008 Ski Nautique 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2683 - 1985 Ski Nautique 2001 Series |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: June-23-2010 at 3:52pm
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this is so exciting ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: June-24-2010 at 1:06am
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That's only a half hour from my house. Looks like I won't need lodging.
Call in sick FILL......If you're looking for someplace to go in Sept., you and Phil came come on up & spend a weekend with me. Our lake is usually pretty peaceful by then. Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: lfskizzer
Date Posted: June-24-2010 at 2:53am
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Mike,
Hard to call in sick in my retail position they would be hunting me down, probably drive to my house to see if i was there or call my father too lol. I only get every 6th weekend off so i was going to move if i could the weekend of the 28th of august to sometime in september but i cant move it to the dates of the reunion as there would be no one to run the store and store cant be closed. Time is so tough this year to do anything, my vacation is coming up quick same starting date of the Greenlake weekend 17th24th up in Lake George. So garage project will continue when we get back, we hope to have the framing up on first floor by middle/end of August if we can and then work on 2nd floor and roof and try to get it somewhat enclosed by October so both boat or at least one boat can be under cover and vehicles all put away for winter. Its been a lot of labor everyday after work lately trying to get stuff ready for pouring the slab. Thank god I have free access to Rental equipment Bobcats,Mini Excavator stuff huge savings there. TTYL ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4457 - 2008 Ski Nautique 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2683 - 1985 Ski Nautique 2001 Series |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: June-24-2010 at 11:00pm
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keith if i can do anything at all contact me i am going to sebago that week but only for part of it . i will be home sat the 21st or fri aft . i will take an assignment from you though, ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: gcarbone
Date Posted: July-06-2010 at 9:29pm
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Hey guys,
If any of you have any questions about the area or hotels feel free to email me. I would be more than happy to check places out for you or give you my two cents if you want to rent a camp on the lake. I live about 20 minutes away and drive by it every weekend on the way to my lake. That Marriott that Keith is talking about has plenty of parking if you were trailering each day and easy to get back and forth to, its only about 20 minutes away. Greg ------------- 96 SN |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-08-2010 at 7:56pm
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It would be good to see registration start and get a discussion going about where people are going to stay and when they are going to arrive. The campground has cabins and pop ups, and sounds closer than the place in Concord. If people are going to stay there, they may need to start booking soon. 5 weeks away. ------------- |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: July-09-2010 at 2:11am
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Hey Fellas,
Looking forward to seeing all the NE fans and thier boats again this year at the reunion. Bruce, we're thinking of bringing our pop- up and staying at the local campground Friday to Monday. Mike, have you seen Jeff K around lately? Would be great if he and his crew could make it this year. Hope you guys are staying cool thru this heat wave. See you in a couple weeks. -Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-09-2010 at 2:53am
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Hey Guys,
The http://www.correctcraftfan.com/reunions/northeast/ - 2010 Northeast Reunion Registration Page is now live! I have spoken to both Ralph Meloon Sr. and Ken Meloon and both intent to join us in August on Northwood Lake. -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-09-2010 at 9:53am
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Brad, glad to hear you're going. I'll call the campground this morning. Good news about the Meloons. Mr. Ralph must have had a good time last year to want to make the trip way up here again.
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Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: July-09-2010 at 11:16am
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It may not make any difference but when you register for the N E reunion it takes you through the pages then for the final payment on pay pal it is being billed under mid west reunion . ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-09-2010 at 11:35am
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Right you are, Peter. I just looked at my invoice and it is for Green Lake. ------------- |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-09-2010 at 3:07pm
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Hey Guys,
Sorry about that. Posted the reg page late last night (too late apparently) and it had the bug where it didn't carry over the correct Reunion description to Paypal. The registration part did have the correct reunion (NE10) and now the Paypal part is all set as well. Thanks for the headsup Bruce. -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: FUN-9C1
Date Posted: July-10-2010 at 1:37am
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Woohoo!!!! I'm there!! Never been there but according to googlemaps it's < 1 hr from me. I'm excited to have it so close! I am not missing this one! :) Looking forward to puting some faces to these avatars! ------------- '86 2001 '50 Century Imperial Sportsman |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: July-10-2010 at 10:09pm
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The reuinion is only about 35 minutes from my Grandfathers cottage on Suncook lake. Debating on staying there or putting up a tent. Depending on what the group decides to do between tenting or a hotel will sway my decision!
Very excited about it being in NH. LG was great but tough for being able to ski,board,foot. ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-12-2010 at 12:06am
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Event Update:
Had a chance to visit Epsom this weekend and now recommend camping at http://www.ucampnh.com/epsomvalley/ - Epsom Valley Campground . Not only is it a very nice campground but if we get enough people, everyone can camp in a designated area. -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: July-12-2010 at 12:33am
I told Woody about it two weeks ago and he sounded like a "maybe" Jeff put his boat in the water Monday July 5th for the first time this year. I saw him on the lake late that day and we spoke about him making it over. He said he would try to make it for one day at least. That kid literally works 80 hours a week....... every week. I'll keep on him if I see him, but he isn't around much anymore. Maybe if we mass e-mail him he'll get the hint 
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Barracuda wrote:Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: July-13-2010 at 12:16am
AWESOME! Quinner, Stang and I know where we are crashing! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: July-13-2010 at 1:34am
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You goons are welcome here anytime. Does that mean the circus will be in town or what??
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-14-2010 at 4:16pm
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Okay guys, where are the registrations? Mike, Ken, Larry, Eric, Rob, Brian, Peter - let's get registered so we can get the ball rolling on this event.
-Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: July-14-2010 at 4:26pm
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Keith, I'm definitely going to register. I just need to find out how many guests. I'm hoping to get my cousin Eric to come so he can finish the slalom run he started during the 2006 reunion. His son is looking to learn to ski this year too.
I'm also looking to recruit my buddy Jeff who I ski with on weekends. He owns a very nice 1984 Nautique. Ken ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-14-2010 at 5:32pm
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Sounds great Ken. Just got my kids up on skis over July 4th weekend (5 and 7). The boom with extended handle works great! I was easily able to drag along from the boom right next to them, helping them get their skis on after stopping and holding them steady with one arm during take off.
I'll have that setup in my boat for the NE Reunion. -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: July-14-2010 at 6:36pm
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Same here, I'm trying to get my guest numbers figured out. My brother had said he wanted to come as well, just have to make sure he can.
Also, I was trying to figure out if I should stay at the campground, or go back both nights to East Wakefield NH, where my parents have a place. Is there likely to be a party type of thing after the boat-on-trailer show Friday like there was at Lake George? If so, I'd be more inclined to set up a place to stay nearby. |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-14-2010 at 8:09pm
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Depending on how many people get rooms at the hotel, I think we'll be hanging somewhere in Concord afterward. Not a lot of night life right in Epsom but nearby Concord has plenty of gathering places.
If enough people stay at the Courtyard, we can even get our own room there if we wanted. If you guys need to add guests after you register, you can just shoot me an email at mailto:Keith@CorrectCraftFan.com - Keith@CorrectCraftFan.com and I'll add the guests. Thanks, Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: July-14-2010 at 10:35pm
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Mike, we'll see you in a month in NH. I may crash at your joint if you don't mind. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: July-14-2010 at 11:42pm
Done. Apologies, didn't realize the reg. page was up already. Ken, You can sleep in the garage Not sure if I'll stay at the house or the at the lake camp. Probably going to stay at the lake. It's about 35-40 mins from reunion site. Depending on what kind of mood I'm in and how much I consume, who comes for guests,what the wife/kids are doing, etc I may get a room local to the event for Sat.night. I'll keep you posted . When are you coming up? Friday?
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: July-15-2010 at 2:33am
Ok, just registered 
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Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-15-2010 at 3:08am
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Thanks guys! Hopefully your registrations get the ball rolling. I'm leaving for Green Lake tomorrow and will be checking as often as I can.
-Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: FFtwentythree
Date Posted: July-15-2010 at 12:08pm
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ok we are registered,that was the easy part.Do to work last year only got to use the boat 1 thats right one day,SOB..we really have enjoyed the 2 reunions we have attended Milton 3 ponds and the first Lake George one and are looking forward to this one,currently our boats under some renovation floor, carpet, upholstery, pertronix ignition,and finally figuring out what year it really is,when we bought it the orig. owner said it was a 1968 but we recently found an old reg under the floor board that said 1966,And haven't been able to figure it out thru the brochure links.it has the foot pedal w/the shifter on the column.oh enuff bout that back to the reunion,looking at a rental on the lake or could bring the camper if it looks like thats the popular choice of others?Either way looking forward to it, see ya their!! ------------- 1966 Correct Craft Mustang |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: July-15-2010 at 12:12pm
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Foot pedal and dash shifter, I would bet its a 66. Went to the Morse in 68 I believe. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-19-2010 at 3:13pm
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Hey Everyone,
Just got back from the Midwest Reunion. What a terrific time! Here's a photo montage of this past weekend's event - insight into the type of weekend we hope to have at the Northeast Reunion August 20-22. 
-Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-19-2010 at 7:36pm
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With the change to a much more 'skiable' lake, I'm putting the call out for people attending to bring what they have for extra skis, ropes, and other equipment. If the conditions are right, we could easily throw together a pyramid, slalom crisscross or something similar.
-Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-19-2010 at 10:34pm
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Keith, we'll bring a bunch of stuff.
We're planning on leaving early Friday morning, so we'll be there by mid morning. ------------- |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: July-19-2010 at 11:24pm
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: July-19-2010 at 11:28pm
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Hey Mike,
I will be up there Friday morning. I'm only staying Friday night and skiing/hanging out during the day on Saturday. I'm flying to Las Vegas on Sunday for work. Thanks for the offer for the garage.
Ken ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: July-19-2010 at 11:56pm
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Dude I wish I could see Ken in vegas. You probably go WILDDDDD ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: July-20-2010 at 12:23am
The 2 threes at GL last year was pretty impressive, so I think we are going to have to step it up to 2 fives or maybe a seven. The last five I was in was in 1972 behind our 66 Mustang. 
I'd say its about time for another one. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: July-20-2010 at 2:16am
| I think my friend and my brother will be coming too, I still have to confirm for sure. But, we're all pretty strong skiers. I've never done a pyramid, but I'd be down to try. That sounds like fun. I have two ropes, a set of old combo skis, a slalom ski and a mismatched wooden, yellow ski that's good for dropping because it's easy to see. |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-20-2010 at 9:22pm
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Hey Guys,
I had a chance to catch up with Pete MacCallum today. Check this out .. he's ordered several new 2011 Nautiques just for the reunion, including a 210, a 220 and a Ski Nautique 200 in a special silver metal flake and red gel combination! Man are we going to have a blast with those boats! -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: July-20-2010 at 11:22pm
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Hi Keith,
Do you happen to have a good printable flier for the Northeast reunion? There's at least 10 Correct Crafts on Balch, and I think I might be the only one of them on here. Unfortunately, I don't even really know any of them yet, other than to wave hello. There's only one marina, and the family that owns it is really cool. I'm thinking they'd let me hang something up, there's a little cork board with want ads and stuff. |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: July-20-2010 at 11:48pm
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Thats a really good idea brian has. I got to a few different lakes where I live down in North New Jersey and i see CC's around and would love to be able to hand them something related to the website and the event! ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: FUN-9C1
Date Posted: July-21-2010 at 12:36am
As in Balch Pond, the border lake in ME/NH? ------------- '86 2001 '50 Century Imperial Sportsman |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: July-21-2010 at 12:56am
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Yup, that's the one :)
Do you go there too? NAUTI84 said that he used to rent there sometimes as well. |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-21-2010 at 1:38am
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Great idea guys. I'll be away for a few days but try to get one together for Monday.
Thanks, Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: FUN-9C1
Date Posted: July-21-2010 at 8:12pm
Cool! That's right in my neck of the woods. I've only been there once, but I'm only two lakes south of you on Horn Pond. So far I'm the only CC on the lake, but there are two other ski boats, a 2000 MC and a Supra, neither of which I've ever seen tow anything. How often do you get to Balch? ------------- '86 2001 '50 Century Imperial Sportsman |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: July-21-2010 at 11:57pm
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FUN-9C1,
I get there just about every weekend if I can. I'll send you a message with my contact info, if you ever want to come and ski Balch behind my boat, let me know. |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 12:04am
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I'm looking forward to another impressive pull behide the 200!
Kyle, are you coming this year? Ken ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: FUN-9C1
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 12:10am
I'd like that! Nice looking boat, and I've never skied behind that hull. Thanks! ------------- '86 2001 '50 Century Imperial Sportsman |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 12:20am
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Ken, You had me believing you were buying a 200 at the Boston Boat Show. What happened?
Are the Benjamins, Farmers and Godfathers coming? ------------- |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 12:48am
I'd buy a 200 myself. But, my Benjamin Farmers had a very poor crop yield this year 
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Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 12:52am
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I would haved loved to have bought the 200. Buying a house and new truck put those plans of a new boat on the back-burner. I did get to go to Rhoni's home to ski though!
Ken ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Nautique2001
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 12:59am
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Let me correct my grammer. I would loved to have bought the 200. Time for bed....ZZZZZ. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1052&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 12:59am
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I'd be surprised if the Benjamins were not there. I think I saw a post from Reid that alluded to the fact that he is planning on coming as well. Has Farmer been around lately? What about JoeinNy ? You coming up Joe?? Flyin Bryan?
You guys on Balch and Horn are right around the corner from Jeff Kostis and myself. We're on Mousam in Shapleigh. Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 1:26am
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Oh yeah, I've heard of Mousam. It looks like it's fairly close to me.
Do you guys ever go to Big Daddy's or the Poor Peoples Pub? The PPP is one of my favorite places of all time. |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 11:36am
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I've heard through the grapevine that Tim cant make it, but I planted the seed with him that that shouldnt keep the rest of the family from coming. So hopefully the Benjamin clan will be represented. Gary (Farmer) has been laying pretty low lately...hopefully he'll make it, Heck, he got a new prop out of the deal 2 years ago. Kostis can't possibly miss it with it being in his back yard. Lets get these guys signed up. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 12:10pm
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Tim's always made it to both reunions and this year he makes it to none? What's happening to him? Hopefully, the rest of the clan will come.
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 12:26pm
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Work was the main contributor on my inability to make GL- but too many coals in the fire (new house, out of state move, new job, lots of projects) were contributors as well. Ive known that NE wasnt in the cards for me as soon as the announcement was made- I already had plans on the weekend of 8/21. I dont know what the family or the rest of the crew's plans are for the reunion, I havent heard it discussed. These are the only reunions I'll have missed since GL '06... oh well, maybe next year will be better. ------------- |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 12:51pm
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I was hoping for some wiggle room in your response, but there's none! And we were all looking forward to seeing that BFN. Next year! ------------- |
Posted By: lfskizzer
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 12:53pm
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Ok guys no picking on Tim for not making both reunions this project on the 79 foot has alot more detail to do then a normal wood stringer job. It took my father and myself 7 months to do our 85 ski with the same coosa so that joeny inspired our project. I would have been bringing both the 85 and the 2008 to the reunion but no work coverage that weekend. I am going to talk to a few to try and have a day get together on lake zoar or lillinoah sometime in September if we can plan who can't make this reunion.
I have been up in lake George all this week and been out every morning by 6am skiing and footing on the glassy waters. Ttyl Phil I ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4457 - 2008 Ski Nautique 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2683 - 1985 Ski Nautique 2001 Series |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 1:20pm
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Ha, no wiggle room Bruce- that weekend is 100% out for me.
Phil, like I said, it wasnt the BFN project that's keeping me from the reunions- just too much else going on for GL (primarily work) and I have a schedule conflict for NE. I saw that I missed your call over the weekend... shoot me an email if it was something important! Spending a day on Zoar/Lillinoah in Sept is definitely a possibility. ------------- |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 3:04pm
Haven't been to Poor Peoples' for a few years. My BIL goes there every few weeks for a burger. I was at Big Daddy's two weeks ago watching a friend's band play. That place is less than 5 minutes from our camp.
One never knows what that kid is up to. I've seen him around alittle more the last few weeks on the water.I'm working on him to get over there.
Tying the knot that weekend Timmy ??
Sounds like you're going thru an extreme life makeover down there. Won't be the same w/o you & the fam around this year.
I can arrange for a bomb scare* at work that weekend Phil if that helps
Mike * disclaimer, if that actually happens, it wasn't me. I'm joking.... obviously ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 3:18pm
Ha, no Mike... bachelor party (not mine ). ------------- |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 5:15pm
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Tim can't make it, But since it is for a bachelor party Melissa should still be free to attend.. does she want me to pick her up on the way through or is she planning to pull up a boat? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: July-22-2010 at 5:44pm
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Ha, I dont doubt for a second she'd take you up on that, Joe. Pretty sure she picked up work hours that weekend, but Ill run it by her. She is checked out on the towing, but Im not sure her car is rated enough to pull the BFN. ------------- |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 10:36am
That little Suzuki, definitely not rated to tow the BFN, BUT should handle that little Skier okay
Tim, we're gonna miss you this year bud. -Brad ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 10:52am
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Is HW planning on coming this year? ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 11:41am
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Bruce- will you be bringing the Classic, Mustang or both?
Phil- sorry you can't make it this year either. Maybe we can hook up the following weekend somewhere? Good luck with the new garage project- that thing is gonna be sweet! Keith- We'll bring all sorts of ski gear for whatever craziness ensues.I'd love to be a part of the pyramid- possibly a base if we have another 6+ footer to match up..but that would put the top guy about 6 feet off the water- whoooaaa. This is shaping up to be a great reunion fellas. Can't wait! btw- I'm holding off on making a camp site reservation. Anyone else making reservations yet? ------------- Former: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=759" rel="nofollow - '86 Nautique http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=507" rel="nofollow - '65 Barracuda |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 11:51am
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Brad- I'm 6'2 and could be a base as well for a nice tall pyramid.
Also I was wondering the same thing about camp site registrations.is there a plan to register in a certain area or? ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 12:34pm
Tim, Someone may have already asked, but what about your mom and dad coming up? They're way cooler than you are anyway .
Laurie, Boaty, Skipper and myself are gonna make the trip, and I'm crossing my fingers and seeing if i can convince any others to take the plunge. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 12:35pm
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Sorry Tim can't make it but that does open up the chances for the rest of us to win something! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 12:38pm
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Ha, thanks Reid. I owe you a phone call, by the way- Ill try and catch you this afternoon. I cant speak for mom and dad- they may consider making the trip, but I dont know what their plans are. ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 12:58pm
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I cannot make it, I have some Godfathering to do that weekend. ------------- |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 1:38pm
Looks like a lot of the fun people won't be here. The rest of us will need to step it up so your all sorry you missed it.  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 4:17pm
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Brad, we are bringing the Mustang. It'll be all complete including the wet sanding. We are waiting to hear where people are staying before we make a reservation. Maybe that topic can get going?
Tim, you could change your plans. One of my guys had long range plans to go to some country fest at Gillete that weekend and bailed. He said his friends know boats come first. Tim, only kidding. I know it's a bachelor party and you no doubt are a key player. You will be missed. ------------- |
Posted By: FFtwentythree
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 6:43pm
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In the middle of re-upholstery,carpet ,engine detail and carb rebuild in my old Mustang,I figured I better re-register it and discovered that the live free or die state NOW reguires a safety boater class for any power boat over 20 HP.Just got off the phone with the US power Squadron For a renewal of the certificate I got back in the day!! WHEW!!
Consider this a Heads up for any other out of staters that didn't know about This requirement....still thinking of bringing the camper as I have yet to find a cottage rental on the lake.and would love to be on the pyrimid team top 5'10 180lbs,I do awesome wipeouts HEHE with no fear ------------- 1966 Correct Craft Mustang |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 7:18pm
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They don't enforce any of that stuff on Correct Craft owners if you don;t talk about it... ------------- |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 7:28pm
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While we are on that subject.... Will NH honor MA tags or do we need to get a NH registration like with snowmobiles? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: WAKE-up
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 7:47pm
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valid other states reg for up to 30 consecutive days
per pg 24 NH boaters guide bigger ? does max 2 skiers apply to pyramid building exercise so long as it works guessing you'd get applause rather than ticket |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 7:56pm
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I wouldn't read that book or worry about any of that stuff. We're getting a pass for the weekend. ------------- |
Posted By: gcarbone
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 8:22pm
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now you're talking Bruce! We'll be fine.
I still need to register but I am in and looking forward to meeting everyone. This is a nice little lake guys, should give some great water. How do I get in on the Pyramid!? Greg ------------- 96 SN |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-23-2010 at 8:42pm
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It's going to be a great time. People ought to start signing up and talk about where they want to stay. ------------- |
Posted By: FUN-9C1
Date Posted: July-24-2010 at 1:59am
When we lived in our previous house in N. Berwick I used to take my boat to Mousam to bomb around because it was the closest lake. Mousam's a popular one. Nice things about Mousam are the mom and pop convenience store on the water with gas pumps, and the beach, usually with "scenery". :) Used to be the "hot dog lady" on the beach every day, selling hot dogs in her bikini, but I think some fat female town board members who are uncomfortable with their own bodies put a stop to that. Can't have attractive women walking around in bikinis, now, can we? To me PPP is only good for pizza or sub take-out. Entrees suck and the service is probably the worst I've ever experienced. After eating there 5 or 10 times I decided it's not worth it. The last time I "dined" in, after waiting forever for our waitress so I could ask for another drink for my daughter so she could choke down her cardboard nuggets, I see our waitress sitting at one of the tables with her buddies drinking beer. No more service for us, I guess. It was one of the only times in my life I left no tip whatsoever. They're lucky I paid for the sorry excuse of a meal. But their pizza and subs are excellent. The food and service at Big Daddys didn't do much for me either (except that the waitresses were mostly pretty hot), but I haven't been there in a few years, maybe it's better now. They do have a nice bar with pool tables, I'll give 'em that! I haven't registered yet because right after I said "woohoo- I'm there", I found out I may not be able to make it. :( Is there a deadline? Looks like a blast! ------------- '86 2001 '50 Century Imperial Sportsman |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-24-2010 at 10:12pm
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Hey Guys,
I'm working on getting permits for a slalom course and 'show skiing'. I'm also working on 14-day temp boat safe certificates for those who don't have them. We're go for http://www.ucampnh.com/epsomvalley/ - Epsom Valley Campground (603-736-9758). Tell them you're with CorrectCraftFan and you'd like to stay with the group in the Safari Area. - Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: July-26-2010 at 2:26am
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Slalom Course
That should be fun. My brother and I have been kinda competing, but it's all been very subjective so far. This should be a fun opportunity. |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-26-2010 at 8:43pm
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Event Update:
We are applying for a slalom course permit and should have one for the reunion. There is no speed limit on Northwood Lake (so no issue with the fastest boat competition) Marine patrol goes out on the lake once a day and uses the private launch at MacCallum's Boathouse so we'll be well aware when they are on the water. The NH state law does require a Safe Boater Education Certificate. For those who do not have one of these certificates and you are interested in getting one, take the http://www.boat-ed.com/fl/fl_internet.htm - Florida Boating Exam . The exam is completely online, the cost is $29.95 and you only pay if you pass. You get an instant printable certificate and then a card will be sent to you in the mail. This Florida Boating Exam is NASBLA certified and accepted in NH (along with 48 other states) and may provide you with discounts on your boat insurance. -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 3:06am
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Hey Guys,
Here is a markup of the special 2011 Ski Nautique 200 MacCallum's Boathouse ordered for the Northeast Reunion. The 2011 colors are not yet available through Nautique.com's 'Built It' function but this is a close representation. It will be Victory Red, Silver Metal Flake and a Silver Cloud hull: 
-Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 9:26am
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Keith, I'm looking forward to skiing behind that boat!
I took and passed the FLA exam. It's a about a half hour exam that most experienced boaters ought to be able to answer most of the questions. You need to get 80% of the 60 questions correct. The questions that were tough for me pertain to FLA law or questions about boating in the ocean. If anyone is worried about not having a boating certificate, it's a convenient way to get one. It takes 2-3 weeks to receive the actual card, so don't wait too long to take the exam if you want one. ------------- |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 10:32am
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WHAT??!! It's not orange?! I'm unregistering. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 11:43am
Hey Bruce, Thanks for the insight. Same for me on the FL laws. I took a look at the http://www.boat-ed.com/fl/course/index.htm - Course Table of Contents for those laws specific to FL that I did not know. Once you pay, you can print a temporary certificate immediately. -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 11:47am
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Hey Guys,
Mr. Ralph Meloon Sr. has asked me for some discussion points. If there is anything you guys would like to know, now is the time to ask. I will be sending him some suggestions by the end of the week. -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 12:35pm
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In NH, a person with the certificate just has to be on board, they don't necessarily have to be the driver:
A vessel powered by more than 25 horsepower (other than a “ski craft”) may be operated by: * A person under 16 years of age only if he or she is accompanied by a person 18 years old or older who has a valid Safe Boater Education Certificate. The accompanying person is responsible for any injury or damage caused during operation of the vessel. My brother and I both have our certs, and my brother is almost definitely coming too, I just have to peg him down. If he comes, I'll happily lend him (and his cert) out. Or, he could drive my boat and I could go with someone. My 2nd brother (also with a cert) can't make this one unfortunately. |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 1:55pm
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Dave & Tom have their certs, too, so that's 3 for our 1 boat. We'll be available, too. I doubt they'll be pulling every Correct Craft over. I bet our reputation proceeds us and we'll be cut some slack. ------------- |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 2:01pm
OK then. Looks like I've found my driver(s), which is perfect as I'm just not good at tests anymore. And I was thinking that our reputation might remove any potential slack otherwise cut. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 2:06pm
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I agree with Bruce. I think with our group using the same marina/ramp as the marine patrol and being sponsored by that marina I feel like they will be kind to us. I have talked to some of the marine patrol guys that come to Suncook lake(about 20 minutes north of epsome) and most of the guys/lady marine patrol officers are pretty laid back. They're out there looking for jet skis and such that are reallllly breaking the rules by doing dumb stuff. I think they will overlook some of the CC "antics" ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 2:06pm
Damn, I guess that leaves Kim and I out if we were to drag our sorry butts up from Atlanta. Being boatless I figured I could borrow the "Crush" for a couple of days (if I can get it away from Keith). Surely Laurie, can pass a silly test. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 2:10pm
I was going to suggest we hire some jet skiers as bait 
If there's on thing NH Marine patrol hates, it's people on jet skis. |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: July-27-2010 at 2:12pm
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The test isn't that hard, but after I failed it the first time I was sufficiently challenged enough so that I didn't get any work done for the next 1.5 hours.
Morffot, come on up, as usual they'll be plenty of rides. ------------- |