Green Lake 2018

Calm water once in 10 years is pretty good right?

Hope everyone made it back OK.
Green Lake 2018 was probably the best weather/water combination weekends since we started back in 2006. Friday night was the only issue, but the rest of the weekend was picture perfect, along with the water.. Getting the Martinique out in nice water was a blast.

I do have to apologize, first and foremost, for the audible that was called on Friday. The afternoon weather was so nice, everyone hit the water and hung out. Once we saw the rain hit the Northeast part of the lake, we just hung out until it passed, leaving no one in the lot for the trailer show. So for those who showed up there, I am truly sorry. I didn't hear that anyone else made it up, except for Chevy 350's uncle who brought out a cool 69 SN.

It was great to see everyone there.. The Goose was its typical fun, except for the leaking roof.. Thunder Boss however was a huge disappointment (to me anyway). Hopefully in the future they can get it together, making it a good place to go..

Thanks all for coming out. It was a great time for sure.. !!

Moj'

Abner, Abner....come quick. Look at all those boats parked in the Dorsen's yard. You go over there and say something to him.

WOW another great Green Lake weekend. First part of the week the weather looked iffy at best but the weather gods pulled through for the weekend Saturday and Sunday were great days in the bay. Mojo thanks for setting this up. It was nice to see old friends and meet some new ones. Thanks to every one that can, it was such a fun time.

illiniball2000 wrote: Proof that covers are a universal fit!

FAKE NEWS ALERT! There were Russians in Green Lake this weekend. I think they were staying in units 9 and 10 at Green Lake Suites. They hacked my boat cover. :)

Now the REAL news! I thought the Universal fit cover was pretty good for a $99 cover.

We forgot the good camera so just a couple snapped with the phone.

Well, my truck is down and I had a friend lined up to tow my boat over to GL and he just canceled. So here I am just on the east side of Ripon and there are those there with a truck and no boat and I'm here with a boat and no truck.... Bummer.

So Syd and I got up early and hit the road at 5AM. We had to drive north of Green Lake to Neshkoro to pick up a boat. Syd wanted to get some time on the slalom course so we chose the Sport.

Got on the lake at about 10AM and noticed some rather ominous clouds to the North, luckily they stayed North or at least skirted around us, Needless to say they were filled with lightening and rain. Here is a picture of the storm as it made its way east:


Syd skied two sets and then another thunderstorm appeared around 11:30AM, We were not so lucky with this one, so we sought out safe harbor at the Riley Pub pier - shameless plug, as the owner is my wife's cousin, but the food is great - you have to try the Irish Nachos... Anyway the rain passed, I made a few work calls and Frankenotter and Liz joined us. They all skied 2 or 3 more sets. While we were skiing Alan and Dana joined us, they tied up to the Sport, and well, everybody needs a picture of their boat with the Hurricane, so here is mine...


We talked Alan into a slalom run and here he is skiing behind the Hurricane!


About 3PM we decided to all mount up and head over to the bay, to see who else had arrived. Here is Frankenotters 176 on the prowl:


Syd sporting Hawaian print, looks pretty good commanding the Sport...


Have a great weekend everybody, wish we could stay longer, see you all soon.

ultrahots wrote: En route. List for today. Set up camp Insert boat into lake Enjoy

Well, tonight God might try to insert some of the lake into the boat! :)

En route.

List for today.

Set up camp
Insert boat into lake
Enjoy

Kutsch"s are on the lake, skiing the course

Have fun Fella's!! Stay safe!

OverMyHead wrote: Change of plans for me, My son is convinced it will be a rain out thiis weekend so he dropped out, I am coming without a boat, Will hang with DavidG. in his fancy Martinique. See everyone tomorrow. .

Dave,
It doesn't look good! Forecast:

"As the cold front moves through it is likely to slow down across central Wisconsin. This scenario will keep the threat for showers in the forecast through about noon tomorrow. Otherwise, partly cloudy with a light west breeze and high temperatures in the low to middle 80s.
Looking ahead, The threat for a thundershower never really leaves the forecast Saturday and Sunday".

Change of plans for me, My son is convinced it will be a rain out thiis weekend so he dropped out, I am coming without a boat, Will hang with DavidG. in his fancy Martinique. See everyone tomorrow. .

I just swapped out a rusty trailer bearing and nasty grease. Check those trailers before hitting the road.

See you guys tomorrow!