CT mini reunion: June 10-12, 2011
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Topic: CT mini reunion: June 10-12, 2011
Posted By: TRBenj
Subject: CT mini reunion: June 10-12, 2011
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 4:09pm
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What started a month or 2 ago as an attempt to reconnect with the northeast CCF contingent, a nice little mini reunion seems to be in the works. We should have a decent number of boats in attendance- including Uncle Todd's Banana BFN and of course, the Orange Crush. Im not sure who else is planning on yanking boats down, but we have plenty of docking and mooring space to accomodate everyone. There are a handful of bedrooms/couches available, but plenty of room if you want to camp in the yard. Theres a hotel or 2 the next town over as well, but of course thats much less fun! We'll do our best to fit everyone comfortably. We'll call the Benjamin cottage home base, the address is 52 Sandy Beach Rd, Goshen, CT 06756. All are of course welcome... any questions, just shoot me an email: TRBenj@gmail.com Hope to see a bunch of you in a few weeks! |
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Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 4:16pm
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Tim, When you need go north, to Worcester or Boston, do you cut across to 84 and go north to I90 or do you go north like (7) to I90 and then east? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 4:32pm
If heading to NY (Albany area), we'll head due north and pick up the Pike at the MA/NY border (either 63/7/41 or 8/20)... but if we head towards Worcester or Boston, we'll take 84 to the Pike. You going to be able to head out this way? ------------- |
harddock wrote:Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 4:58pm
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This might be a possibility for me. I already have plans to go with my GF to visit her parents in Binghamton, NY. She wants to leave early on Sunday to head back to Boston. It looks like Goshen CT is not too far out of the way for the return trip.
Will there be anyone still hanging out on Sunday? Unfortunately, bringing my boat might be a toughie as far as fuel costs. We were going to travel in her Jetta to economize a bit plus I'd have to go NH first to get it. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 5:10pm
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I'm sliding in Friday at midnight and out early Monday morning. ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 5:24pm
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Brian, like HW said, there will definitely be plenty of activity on Sun. Not too far out of your way- stop by if you can! ------------- |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 5:46pm
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I'm working on it. Between sports and work schedules I don't know. There is a tournament in Avon CT. on the 12th. I should be able to RSVP by this weekend.
What is your most dirrect route to 84? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 5:53pm
Very cool. Tournament is at Old Farms, Im sure. 84 to Rt 4 (Farmington) is the best way to my place. If heading back via Avon, Rt 4 to 202/44 works as well. Old Farms would be about 45 min from us. Id cut over to Rt 4 and pick up 84 there though (via Rt 10, etc) when heading out of town. ------------- |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 7:58pm
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Sounds like fun. Wish I could be there! ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 10:12pm
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Huh, I will be in DC the week before and fly out friday...maybe I can make a stop up north before we go home. ------------- |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 11:10pm
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Tim,
Cheney and I will be there! Likely dragging the camper and not the Nautique. Thanks for the invite and for offering to host everyone- Tyler Lake will never be the same again! We're looking forward to seeing everyone there. -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: Riley
Date Posted: May-25-2011 at 11:24pm
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Tim,
Dave, Tom and I plan to arrive early evening Friday and stay till Sunday. We'll be bringing a classic boat. We're looking forward to seeing everyone! ------------- |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: May-26-2011 at 12:36am
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I will be there Friday night. Leaving work at around 5 probably getting there most likely around 8ish.
I wont be bringing a boat but I plan on going home with a new cuda project! ------------- "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: Keeganino
Date Posted: May-26-2011 at 12:43am
Congrats Eric! Everything happens for a reason. I bet you will have that beauty shined up in no time! Hate to miss this one... ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: lfskizzer
Date Posted: May-26-2011 at 12:43am
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The 85 ski nautique will be in tow with me, looks likes I will be coming alone as my dad has a retirement party he has to go to for someone, so I have plenty of room on my boat. Brad I dont have the barefoot boom cables setup for that boat so all i really need is the cable section let me know if you can bring that as mine is setup for the 2008. I can bring my fly high if people want.
I will be arriving after I get off of work on Saturday probable around 2:30pm. And prob leave late Sunday afternoon. See you all soon. 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: JMurph
Date Posted: May-26-2011 at 1:07am
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Sounds like a good reason to come get a combo tee from you. I'll let you know as the date approaches. ------------- |
Posted By: 87MCProstar
Date Posted: May-26-2011 at 11:12am
| Would someone who owns another brand swing by and check out all the SN's? |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: May-26-2011 at 11:17am
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We had some Malibu folks at last years NE reunion. By the end of the weekend they were thinking of trading in their response for the new SN 200. So beware if you do come by, the Nautique bug is contagious! ------------- "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: May-26-2011 at 11:44am
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Son graduates on Saturday. I hope to head over in the evening after the festivities, so sometime late saturday evening. Not sure whether the Tique will be in tow or not. Clearly there will be plenty of boats there, but I might bring it just for grins anyway. What the heck...gas has gone down $0.20 in the past couple weeks, live it up. Don't do all the fun skiing stuff (barefoot lines, pyramids, ATBs....) and not want to do any more on Sunday. Save some for me to join in on. ------------- _____________ “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: JoeinNY
Date Posted: May-26-2011 at 11:56am
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Rolling in Friday about 11pm.. leaving Sunday evening, looking forward to another trip to Lake Benjamin. ------------- 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: May-26-2011 at 12:04pm
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Tim, come on down!
John, your tee just hit the mail this week, but Im sure we can find another excuse for you to come out. 
Chris, if you can work it into your schedule, that would be great. HW is flying into Bradley Friday around 11 and we're leaving him a car- check on flights around that time! Looking like a good turn out- cant wait! ------------- |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: May-26-2011 at 12:08pm
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momentary thread jack: Joe, I was over in your neck of the woods (Geneva) two weekends ago for the last time (daughter graduated). Although (obviously, since in never happened in four years) its hard to sqeeze out a couple hours to stop in and visit on these trips, I always consider it in case a break in the action occurs. Wouldnt have done me any good on this trip tho. If I would have reached you, your response would have been: Oh sorry, I'm not in Auburn, I'm at lake norman with the Benjamins picking up the Orange Crush, which, needless to say would have caught me off guard. ------------- _____________ “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: JMurph
Date Posted: May-26-2011 at 2:15pm
Well, if the tee is in the mail, then there's really no reason for me to make the trip. Chris, I wish I was more sure what my plans are, but I live 20 minutes from DC. You could hop a ride with me if it worked out. If I go, I would probably leave mid-day Friday and come back Sunday morningish. Are you in town for business or pleasure? ------------- |
Posted By: Barracuda
Date Posted: May-26-2011 at 10:37pm
Phil- Don't think my cable section alone will fit your straight boom without some serious adjustment. Cable adjusts are real PITA on these red cable booms.I'm runnin a uni contour- set forward with an extension. I'm happy to bring the entire set up if you'd like. Definitely bring your fly high. Looking forwad to seeing your 85 all done up Phil! speaking of booms- Maybe Unlce Todd will set up the Banana boat with the dual booms- I'd love to see that rig with both booms loaded up with skiiers! -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: lfskizzer
Date Posted: May-26-2011 at 11:44pm
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Brad,
Gotcha on the cable adjustment part as I said mine is setup currently for the 2008 with extension piece, yeah I will bring the fly high. I think we will have plenty of people setup with booms I am assuming. But If you want to bring yours since you know it will fit the way you have it on yours. My fly high goes over my microphone as i took the ring and finger off. The 85 does need new skins but that cost some $$$ might do the coaming pads by the Northeast Reunion but if not maybe next year. But I hope to take it out on Lake Zoar soon, I have been so busy with my garage project trying to get that to its next stage, plumbing, electrical, hvac. If anyone has Boat dolly's I can always take the 85 off its trailer and stick it in the corner and fit 3 boats in the garage hint hint(Orange Crush) lmao. My garage has a 18x10ft bay for boats and a 10x10 bay for my truck 30ft deep. ------------- 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: Nautique2001
Date Posted: May-27-2011 at 12:35am
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I'll probably be pulling in Friday night. Looking forward to some slalom sets behind the Crush. Tim, do you want me to pick up some beer and food? What can I bring? See you guys soon. 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: May-27-2011 at 12:39am
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By the way, I haven't bought a new barefoot suit. Can I borrow somebody's medium suit? I'm rusty as hell at footn' but looking forward to a nice faceplant. ------------- 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: May-27-2011 at 1:02am
I too am looking forward to getting a pull behind the crush. Never got to ski behind it or drive it. To go along with Kens other post, I dont have a barefoot suit but would like to try it during the mini reunion, should I bring a regular wetsuit to try this or should I plan to hopefully borrow someone's suit? Anything I can bring Tim let me know. Happy to bring anything I can! ------------- "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: Nautique2001
Date Posted: May-27-2011 at 1:25am
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Looking forward to seeing you, Eric. ------------- 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: May-27-2011 at 1:30am
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You too Ken. No business trips to Vegas this year during a reunion? It will be good to see you and hang out on the beautiful 86!!! ------------- "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: Nautique2001
Date Posted: May-27-2011 at 1:38am
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Cool. I fly out to Dallas on Sunday. We'll hang out Friday and Saturday. I'll bring the 86.
------------- 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: May-27-2011 at 1:54am
I'll bring this...
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-27-2011 at 11:53am
I'm sure he won't mind me speaking for him here, but lots of Coors Light, several varieties of whiskey and a gaggle of strippers would be absolutely welcomed. ------------- |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: May-27-2011 at 12:06pm
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i can provide 2 out of 3. Thats not too bad? ------------- "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: May-27-2011 at 12:43pm
That's fair Eric, maybe someone else will step up and bring Hollywood his Coors Light. ------------- _____________ “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: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: May-27-2011 at 1:04pm
I'm sure Hollywood won't object to a stripper who spend the early part of their evening as a cook named Miguel but finishes off their evening dancing by the name of Trixie-belle ------------- "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: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-27-2011 at 1:45pm
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I noticed you didn't use any her/his. With all the Fruit in attendance I suppose I should have clarified: females (original) for me. k thnx ------------- |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: May-28-2011 at 2:35am
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I am " loosely" going to try to make this event. I have had a series of real crappy luck this year and need an escape. Besides, i cant leave Hollywood to drink all of that Whiskey alone. I would be boatless, need a place to sleep, and only in for Sat early evening/night till Sunday mid day. If someone can harbor a guy for the night who just needs to catch a break , i may just fire up the Dodge and hammer down. I will rent tent/ couch space as needed, but honestly will be in no situation to provide all of the ammenities myself. I can however provide the whiskey. Either that or I stay home. Details Of said crappy luck will most likely unfold during campfire conversation. All of course pending a clearance from the wife unit... I will try to talk Carbone into coming with me. What say you boys?
Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: May-28-2011 at 3:02am
I plan on tenting Mike and I can bring an extra set up of amenities, air mattress, and crap provided you supply more wiskey to the gathering. Hopefully you will be able to make it. Let me know. ------------- "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: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-30-2011 at 2:44pm
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Mike, Im sure we can find a couch for you!
Im not necessarily a Coors Light guy, but like HW alluded, any and all contributions would be appreciated. Brad, UT has already mentioned bringing the double booms... we'll be sure to rig them up on something! ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-31-2011 at 12:30pm
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Mike, for sure just get on the road everything else will be just fine. That is pretty much how I do all my travel/vacation.
I will continue my crusade to convert all my domestic light beer drinking buddies to Coors Light. ------------- |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: June-03-2011 at 1:57pm
Tim, was just talking to our logistics gal and it looks like I may be able to swing up on my way home. Our event is friday night so I'd have to catch an early flight in the morning. I should know by the end of day today...
John, I'm in town for business. We fly in Tuesday the 10th and stay till Saturday morning. We're working an awards reception in Union Station. Should be a pretty good time, first trip to D.C. for me! Shoot me an email if you get some free time next week. ------------- |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: June-03-2011 at 3:54pm
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Well it looks like were going to rent a car and head up friday night! 6.5 hours through the night so we'll be the guys sleeping in the rental car in the driveway come saturday morning! Come wake us up if ya'll are goin skiing in the morning!
My photographer buddy, Pat, will be driving up with me.... so everyone be REALLY nice to Pat and he'll get some good shots for our avatars! Hollywood, let me know when you fly out and we'll try and get on the same flight monday. ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: June-03-2011 at 4:50pm
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Posted By: Swatkinz
Date Posted: June-04-2011 at 11:58am
This has the makings of a good event. Please get some photos. Especially of the double boom runs ------------- Steve 2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09) |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: June-05-2011 at 1:04am
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I got a sneak preview of next weekends reunion location and a got to spend the day with the Benjamin family.
Should be an awesome gathering and their spot on the lake is sweet for hosting a reunion! Get excited boys! ------------- "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: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-06-2011 at 2:14pm
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I just sent out a bulk email to those who I think might be coming this weekend... but I am quite certain I missed people. Please either email me (TRBenj@gmail.com) or post here and I will supply all the necessary info... too many particulars to post here!
Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend! ------------- |
Posted By: Simonsn
Date Posted: June-07-2011 at 2:22am
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Tim,
I have been reading these forums forever and I finally took delivery of my new Nautique. I live in Harwinton but have a place on bantam lake. I would like to stop by this weekend. I know Tyler lake very well as I have many family friends with places up there. If it is ok, please let me know. Please let me know if I can bring anything. Thanks, Mike ------------- 1998 Ski Nautique Masters Edition |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-07-2011 at 11:22am
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Mike, sounds good. I just sent you an email through the site- let me know if you didnt get it. ------------- |
Posted By: theshadowconspiracy
Date Posted: June-07-2011 at 7:36pm
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hey guys i have to go through my trailer before i do any big drives with it. I'm gonna be on Lake Zoar saturday and maybe half the day on sunday, try to get some pulls in and hang on the sandbar. Let me know if you will be out !! Id love to come up but i'd rather not spend my weekend on the side of the interstate with a disabled boat trailer lol
-dan ------------- 1985 SN 2001 |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-07-2011 at 7:39pm
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Dan, Im not totally following you- we'll be up at Tyler this weekend, Zoar is about an hour south of me. Hope you can make it up! ------------- |
Posted By: theshadowconspiracy
Date Posted: June-07-2011 at 7:39pm
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ive been on bantam!! thats a nice lake , it gets warm real fast because its so shallow. That guy Bob who owns bobs discount furniture lives on that lake i think lol ------------- 1985 SN 2001 |
Posted By: theshadowconspiracy
Date Posted: June-07-2011 at 7:44pm
I'm not gonna chance towing my boat up to goshen, my trailer right now is sketchy. My boat is currently docked at my buddys house on Lake Zoar. So I wont be making the get-together unfortunatly but if anyone is around in Zoar this weekend I will be out.... ------------- 1985 SN 2001 |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: June-07-2011 at 8:44pm
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Leave the boat at home and come hang out with one of the best group of people you'll ever meet! ------------- "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: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-08-2011 at 12:30pm
I havent confirmed with Mark Mel, but my guess is that the CCF guys who frequent Zoar will most likely be heading up to Tyler this weekend. Boatless or not, Eric makes a good point. ------------- |
Posted By: Mark Mel
Date Posted: June-08-2011 at 3:24pm
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I will be rolling in with Joe around 1:30 on Fri. Hoping to ski before the crowd gets there. ;) ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=972&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - 1978 Nautique FBook - www.facebook.com/charliedontsurfct |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: June-08-2011 at 3:30pm
Glad to hear you'll be coming this weekend mark! I'll be getting there around 830 Friday night and I hope to find you all you guys drunk and raising hell ------------- "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: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-08-2011 at 4:07pm
Ha, you'll definitely beat the crowd, Mark! If you need a spotter, come find me... Im tucked in the southeast cove. Someone should be around at the Benjamin cottage as well. ------------- |
Posted By: Mark Mel
Date Posted: June-08-2011 at 6:36pm
Spotter? What's that?
lol ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=972&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - 1978 Nautique FBook - www.facebook.com/charliedontsurfct |
Posted By: Mark Mel
Date Posted: June-08-2011 at 10:19pm
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Oh Tim, since you'll probably be busy getting ready for the weekend, you can let me know where your dad keeps the keys to the Orange Crush. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=972&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - 1978 Nautique FBook - www.facebook.com/charliedontsurfct |
Posted By: Got Tiques
Date Posted: June-09-2011 at 1:21am
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Tim, The Banana Boat is almost ready and the double booms and clamps are set. We need some footers to test your '79, as there is already a picture of Banana George and 12 others (total 13) on two booms simultaneously. Glad you got a camera man ready. I'll be rollin' in Fri PM, but we should make a plan to stir up the water Sat AM after the "fog" goes away!!
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: June-09-2011 at 11:39am
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Uncle Todd,
Hope you are going to be able to stay through sunday, as I don't arrive until late saturday evening and realy want to be one of the record breaking 14 on the doubles in the Sunday morning runs. ------------- _____________ “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: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-09-2011 at 11:51am
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UT, glad to hear the Banana boat is good to go... unfortunately, our '79 is NOT! We came up short this week- we're missing a few key pieces that will keep us from being fully functional. We'll probably drag it up as a show and tell piece anyways. We'll mount that double boom on something regardless! ------------- |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: June-09-2011 at 12:07pm
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Tim, got your email with directions. That helps a bunch, we are still planing to be in early saturday morning. Let us know if we can bring anything.
Any chance we'll see the ski tique this weekend? ------------- |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: June-09-2011 at 1:11pm
Hope so Larry, sounds like a feat for the highly trained. ------------- |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: June-09-2011 at 1:42pm
 ------------- _____________ “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: JoeinNY
Date Posted: June-09-2011 at 2:01pm
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What is this key peices and fully functional stuff.. does it float?
I am told that thing used to run before you guys started messing around with it. Shouldn't be missing too many parts now. Either way we should still have plenty of boats to disrupt the calm of Tyler lake with. Barring massive thunderstorms I will be pulling mine out of the hoist tonight and hopefully will be able to get the rig packed up and ready to go to work with me tomorrow. It will be great to see everyone again.. ------------- 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: June-09-2011 at 2:07pm
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The most pressing issue at the moment is the lack of a throttle bracket. The OMC set up had some hokey 3" extender on the end of the cable, which is now broken. SkiDIM is checking to see if the PCM version is available or not. That little hiccup (among a few other slow downs) kept us from breaking in the cam last night. Once the cam is broken in, we still need to do an oil change and disassemble the valvetrain to reinstall the inner valvesprings... otherwise we'd have run it "ugly" this weekend. Other non deal-breakers include the lack of a connected bilge pump and blower, seats, panels and windshield... and of course, the thing is filthy. We'll have it at the lake for you to check out for yourself.
Glad to hear the '83 is making an appearance, Joe- Ive talked it up quite a bit to my buddies here... Im sure it wont disappoint! ------------- |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: June-10-2011 at 2:57am
Hope you didnt talk it up too much.. I sure didnt clean it and cosmetically the gel and paint is getting close to the top of the project list. However she does have her charms. It looks like I will be a couple hours behind my original timeline tomorrow. I was planning to leave direct from work but now it looks like I will be coming back to the Auburn area to pick up my friend Matt who is also going to making the trip. Hopefully we still get there sometime between ten and eleven. Looking forward to seeing everyone. ------------- 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: 87MCProstar
Date Posted: June-10-2011 at 10:49am
| Guys I have a cool trick for ya, that makes an awesome video. It worked with my boat and my cousins SN. We had the booms in between the two boats, my cousin started in his boat jumped out slide down both booms and jumped into my boat. It was pretty cool cause my brother and I had to make sure we were driving the same speeds and keeping the boom ends together. |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: June-10-2011 at 11:10am
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Just realized I forgot my pillow at the house, I hope tim can hook me up with a sponge bob one. Those are my favorite ------------- "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: 81nautique
Date Posted: June-10-2011 at 11:40am
You guys have a great weekend, take plenty of pictures and PLEASE double check all the cable ends on those booms before you put 12 people out there. How's that for sounding parental on father's day weekend.  ------------- |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: June-10-2011 at 11:45am
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According to my barefootcentral.com calendar you are a week early on the fathers day there Alan.. but we appreciate the fatherly advice. ------------- 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: 81nautique
Date Posted: June-10-2011 at 2:51pm
Well that is good news because dad's card was going to be late, now it'll be early and he'll wonder what's going on!! ------------- |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: June-10-2011 at 3:23pm
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Yes, you guy's have a great time, really wish I could have made it!
Does look like my Dad (Paul) and a couple of our neighbors, Bill & Ed, will be taking a ride up from Candlewood Lake Sat AM, hopefully you guy's will have an opportunity to put on some great "show skiing" for them as I know they would really enjoy that. Have fun and Be Safe!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-10-2011 at 4:38pm
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I will be waiting for the picures!!!
have nice meeting guys!! ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: 87MCProstar
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 12:06am
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I just wanted to thank Tim and his family for the hospitallity this afternoon, another great day at the Benjamin complex!
Joe, your boat is sweet! Probably the best ride I've ever had in a Correct Craft ;-). Greg, thanks for the ride in Crush and letting me control the throttle simply great! I know people make a big deal about what brand boat you owe but a great boat is a great boat, and all of them there today are great! Thanks for letting the other brand guy hand out |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 12:41am
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A huge thank you to Tim, Greg, Melissa, and Deb along with the rest of the Benjamin Family. You guys were outstanding hosts and were so gracious with your home and taking care of everyone throughout the weekend. You guys are truly a top rate family with a deep deep love for these boats.
The weather wasn't perfect but in typical CCF fashion we made the best of it! Personal Milestones for me this weekend were skiing behind the crush, barefooting for the first time behind the boom, picking up a 68 cuda SS thanks to Bruce and his outstanding sons, and getting up on the air chair. Great weekend all around and couldnt ask for better people 
A little game of friday night a-hole 
Setting up the tent 
Tim and Dave making shelter to keep us dry on the porch 
Joe and his 800 dollar truck 
My new 68 Cuda SS 
The banana boat at rest 
Tims Skier and '90 
Joe pulling up 
Ken Spurling ready to go parasailing behind Joes '83 ------------- "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: jbear
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 2:51am
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Awesome...
More please! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 9:16am
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That's awesome. Any parasailing action shots? ------------- |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 10:15am
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There will be an incredible amount of pictures coming.
Storm34 aka Chris with his friend and coworker PicturePat (we decided thats his CCF name) were able to come up from DC after working. They drove through the night and arrived at 6am and woke up at 8am after only 2 hour of sleep in their rental impala. PicturePat is an awesome photographer and spent a ton of time in different boats making sure that pictures were taken of everyone during the event. Im sure its going to take him a few days to sift through the thousand or so pictures he took but there will be plenty of action shots of Ken Spurling parasailing... ------------- "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: Riley
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 11:15am
Fantastic weekend and a great time! The Benjamins are a great family and hosts. Thank you for an awesome weekend! There must have been 25-30 people and 6 or 7 boats. Todd was there with his Banana George boat which is a great piece of CC history and a really cool boat. We all got to ski behind the Crush. There was plenty skiing, footing, boarding and surfing. One of the highlights of the weekend was Ken Spurling parasailing Saturday afternoon. We all can't wait to see the pictures of that. Sunday after noon the Banana George Boat pulled 8 footers off the booms. Dave, Tom and I had a really good time.
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 11:21am
Need to reiterate the huge amount of gratitude to all of the Benjamins: Tim, Gregg, Deb, Deb's sister Lori, Lori's husband Tom and Uncle Todd. They went so far above and beyond. It was way more then generous to let us hang out at their place for a couple days, but the food, drinks, hospitality, boat availability on top of that was beyond amazing. Many thanks to all. It was a great weekend. I am sure there will be many more pics, especially when PicturePat's get posted, I only got a few worth posting, but since Eric was nice enough to get us started, but didnt include any of himself, here he is getting ready to head out for a wakeboard run behind Joe's Super Air-wake-footin-surfin-parasail pullin-Ski Nautique. Plus a couple others.
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 12:49pm
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Hey guys, picture pat and I are still here bumming out at the Benjamin complex. He took over 1200 pictures this weekend. Once he's done watching dr phil we'll get thru them all and post them when we get back to IA. Hope everyone had safe travels home! ------------- |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 12:54pm
| Thanks Tim, and to your folks too, for putting this together. Really wish I could have gotten there earlier, but it was good to meet people and see everyone. |
Posted By: Mark Mel
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 12:56pm
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Joe and I got there around 2:00 Friday afternoon. Got some good skis in off of the orange crush. Tim's dad was driving and his mom took a ski too. Tim's mom rips it up on the ski.
Then we went footing a little off of boat with Uncle Todd. He gave me some great pointers and taught me a swing out from the boom on the handle. We couldn't stay because Joe was going to the Belmont on Sat. I intended on coming back up on sat but got involved with cutting up all the trees tat fell in my yard from the last storm. Plus the weather wasn't that good. ;) It seems we gotthe best weather Friday afternoon. Thanks to the Benjiman family for their hospitality. It was a fun afternoon. WishI could have made it the rest of the weekend. Here's some pics; 
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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 1:10pm
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The weather wasn't perfect, but I couldn't have had a better time if it was. Everyone got plenty of skiing and stuff in both Sat and Sun. There were two boatloads out surfing until after 9:00 Saturday night. We had a lot of fun. We missed both you guys as we arrived about 10 on Friday and left about 4:30 Sunday. ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 1:39pm
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Wow, what a whirlwind of a weekend! Thanks to everyone for coming out- it was great seeing old friends and new faces alike! Im pretty sure no one is normally allowed to have that much fun during such lousy weather- we sure gave it hell. I should also thank my family, as they played much better hosts than I did! Thanks to everyone for pitching in- it was a true group effort.
Im really looking forward to seeing more pictures- good times. We’ll have to do it again… Ill be sure to order better weather next time.  ------------- |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 3:31pm
Here a few of the pictures that Tims sister and gf took of my first time footin'. Thanks for the lesson Tim! I can't wait to do it again.
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Posted By: lfskizzer
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 3:33pm
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I had a great time for the practically day I was there. Got in around 3:30 just as Ken Spurliing was taking off Parasailing OMG..... stuck around for a bit then launched the 85 thanks Brad for driving it back to the Benjamin Camp while I dropped off the trailer. Weather held out for awhile then roughly around 6pm it poured and then cleared up took the covers off. Filled Joe's Fatsacs in his boat and people and filled the 85 with people galore. We stayed out pretty late but Joe's crew was out till dark. Nice lake they have, just enough room to do it all aslong as other boaters respect each-others water. Sunday came I took Larry and Brad footing off the 85 awesome time they had with the limited visiblity as it was foggy as hell out there. Once we got back I decided I was going to go for a ski, so Eric took me and Larry out on the Orange Crush, 4 turn arounds from the Benjamin camp to the Marsh area nice and calm at the time. Just full day of events it was a great time just wish it was longer. Great bunch we have as friends and fellow correct craft owners. I decided to leave around 5:30 yesterday and thanks to Jay, Sage's BF for driving the boat back to put it on the trailer.
Thanks again for the Benjamin family for the hospitality. We def have to get together more often somehow during the season. -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: Riley
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 3:48pm
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Eric, you're a natural. ------------- |
Posted By: PicturePat
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 4:14pm
Glad to finally be a member of CCF. Thought this would be a good first picture - the shore reaction is almost better than Ken's take off style. Damn good weekend. More pics to come. -Pat |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 4:16pm
Thanks Bruce! That was after some coaching. The true first time up pictures had lower quality form but tim knows exactly how to correct people's posture ------------- "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: C-Bass
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 4:30pm
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Wow...what is going on with that take-off?? Even the chocolate lab looks amazed. The 4 guys on the right reminded me of this.  ------------- Craig 67 SN 73 SN http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6103" rel="nofollow - 99 Sport 85SN |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 4:32pm
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Another huge thanks to the Benjamin family for letting us come crash your place this weekend and stay around an extra night! We had a great time and are truly lucky to have such great friends all over the country! We're looking forward to seeing some of you again in a few weeks at GL and then maybe making a trip out east for the NE reunion!!!
Some pics from Saturday... Banana Boat 
Boats at rest 
Ken getting ready to fly 
Ken and Todd out in the BFN 
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Posted By: Mark Mel
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 4:33pm
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Ha, I wish I made it back up for that. That must be call the a$$ up take off. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=972&sort=&pagenum=4&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - 1978 Nautique FBook - www.facebook.com/charliedontsurfct |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 4:45pm
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Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 4:56pm
A$$ up, that's the only way Ken rolls! ------------- "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: JoeinNY
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 5:29pm
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I have no pictures to share but I would like to share my gratitude and appreciation. It was the second time I have had the joy of visiting Tyler Lake and the whole Benjamin family and crew there have been unbelievably welcoming each time. Not to mention just plain old fun to be around. So thanks for the place to stay.. the toys to play with.. the beer.. the unbelievable food.. the help with moving the boat and trailer around.. making my friend Matt feel right at home.. etc.
I had a riot, perfect weekend.. we didn't even have to waste time putting on sunscreen or compete for water. Looking forward to seeing everyone again over the next couple months. ------------- 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: RainDog
Date Posted: June-13-2011 at 7:07pm
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^^^Is that Tique, the same little ball of fuzz that was at Reid's last September?!!! Great looking place and lake, Tim. Where did the Cuda SS come from? ------------- 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 |