2011 Northeast Reunion — August 26-28, 2011

It seemed like was only one of a few that stayed in Concord. Other than camping what else was available? Maybe even closer to Epsom.

Theres a the lovely Northwood Motel right up the road Kevin. I stayed there one night last year with Mike Succi and Dave Hendricks. Not a bad place, very basic. I think it was like 65 bucks for the night.

Bruce mentioned to me about a month ago that the northwood motel had 10-12 rooms available for the weekend of the reunion. Obviously that may have changed since it was a month ago.

I can't wait for the reunion. Always a great time, and I think we will have a bigger turnout than last year with extra advanced notice this year. I know many of us discussed if we would be making it to the NE reunion while at the CT mini and I think Brian was the only one who mentioned he wouldnt be able to make it.

I am out. Sorry Eric, you will have to carry on the room 6 tradition alone. I'm not going to be able to make this one guys.

Mike

Mike, We're sorry to hear that, too.

Keith, Is Rhoni going to be there this year?

Keith wrote: Working on it.

Any pro wakeboarders coming this year?

Looked in last years thread on this but couldn't find how well the campers faired on this one. Looking to make this one too but gonna have to go the poor mans route and do the tent thing.

Those that were there...........How was it?

A Southerner in Northern territory.

Not sure, but I think Tim's question focused on the camping. Nice park just a short ride from McCallums, the hosting marina. First night at the campground was pretty quiet. Joe, Brad, someone I didnt know with a PU camper were there, and no after dark activity. By what Eric posted, the second night (I had left) there was a little more camaraderie, as in a gathering around a fire and some socializing.

Anyone got room on their campsite for 1more with a little pop up tent?

As far as evening activities and camping go.. when you leave mccallums.. you take a right to get to the hotel and you take a left to get to the campgrounds. It ain't green lake close so you wont be walking home from either. Evening activties .. the best bet is the pizza place that is a stones throw from the marina. Not exactly a local afterdark hot spot.. but they had a deck and some beers in the cooler and were willing to cater to a large loud group with no place else to go. I believe the plan is for us to give them a bit more heads up this year and see what they can do for us. Nothing wrong with hanging out at the campground around the fire.. except it is too far for the hotel group reasonably to come down have drinks and head back.

There was some talk of heading out to find an actual bar last year but you are talking about far enough of a hike that you will lose most of the crowd and the hanging out with the crew is what it is all about.

The campground put us all in a common field last year.. but my guess is they were hoping for a better turnout for thier efforts. I dont know if they plan to do the same or not.. but it was nice. IIRC, The couple in the truck camper had a nice mustang and were a lot of fun.. hopefully they show back up.   

Riley wrote: I thought the pizza place was great and the lady really appreciated our business. It's just across the street and we had the whole place to ourselves. I think if we can get enough people in there this year, she will stay open as long as we're buying.

I thought there was also discussion last year that she would be willing to get a keg for us?

Riley wrote: I think I heard that as well Eric. They stayed open past their regular hours for us, although I think they were hoping for more people than the dozen of so that were there. There was no plan and we just ended up there. I bet if we moved the party over there with plenty of notice she'd accomodate us.

I think more people will come over this year if we have definitive plans to go there. Like you said we just kind of showed up there. Hopefully this year we can coordinate and will have a larger group overall

Eric, our boats would look cool side by side. Same colors, reverse gel. This year I actually have a chance running 0-46 against you. Not like that 454 you had that walked away from me from 30+.

Ken

wakeboardin2k4 wrote: Keith wrote: Working on it. Any pro wakeboarders coming this year?

Pro wakeboarders? Aren't you coming, Eric?

Bruce, I'm up for another parasailing run, as long as there's not wind or rocks!

Ken

Eric, are you selling the '86 already?

Ken

Eric, you can eventually get your Super Air if you continue to bring these oxidized boats back to their original shine and glory. I'm guessing you should be able to net $1,500-$2,000 profit on the '86. (taking in account of travel to CT and home, cleaning materials and expense of the quantity of beers you drank while shining her up!) I'm guessing you should get about $6,500-$7,000 from the few photos you posted.

Do you have pics of the engine or interior?