Lanier Pirate Poker Run

Looks like fun to me. Way above my pay grade though.

Larry....she is OK.....Original Kim....dated her in HS. She is indeed for real and if you don't beleive me them ask Jbear, Hollywood, or Jackie...They met her this past weekend on Lake X and she made such a wonderful impression that she got an invite for next year whether she is with me or not.

As far as the purpose of the 40 ft go fast boats???? I believe you answered your own question. I've got lots of money and I like to go fast on the water so why not?..... I think Maverick said it best...." I feel the need.....the need for speed!"

Is she really ok with being referred to as "a Kim". I would at least think "the" Kim would be preferable. I just don't understand the point of those huge go fast boats. They don't seem to have much purpose other than burning through $500 worth of gas every weekend. I guess if you've got more money than sense then go for it.

And the excuse you weren't dressed as a pirate is ???

So this past weekend Lake Lanier hosted its 7th annual Pirate Poker Run whose mission statement is......."We create, develop, and support charitable programs that directly and positively impact the lives and well-being of children in need throughout Atlanta and surrounding communities through contributions of time, resources, and monetary donations."

There were over 250 boats in the Poker Run itself this year with a goal of raising $450,000.00 beating last years booty of $435k. This event is a CCFan gathering of sorts but brings out the BIG DOGS of high power speed boats. You name it ....it was on the water! The run itself was last Saturday and an Armada of boats was upstream about 1.5 miles from the start so that they could get a glimpse as the big guys came flying by. You knew they were coming as you could here the motors spoiling up like the start of a NASCAR race when they let em' go. It was a sight to see and I only caught a few of them as they came by. Folks were screaming as these guys had to be doing 80+ when they came by. .... Once the majority were gone we the armada broke up and I had a couple blow by me while on the way to skiers cove. I keep a constant watch in the rear view mirror so as to stay out of the way and all three times they snuck on me. Rearview was clear and 20 seconds later one would come roaring by. MAN WHAT A GLORIOUS SOUND!!!!!!!!

Oh and for good measure I took a possible calendar shot of 'Miss Scarlett' complete with a Kim on the platform!