Green Lake Update

Last summer we almost jumped on the fairy to just head out there and check it out, never happened though. I've heard good things, will remember to bring my sunglasses.

Drop in some phoney tanks to pass the "visual" inspection. I've never been to these boat races, this will be fun.

OK, severe change in plans. I've read up and I'll be at Blarney's (KeyWest of the MidWest)on June 7th, opening day of boat racing. I'm signed up for the "Lake Racer Inboard" class. Just need to see about moving my gas tank(s) to the side(??) Please come find me when it's time to head to GL, as I will have lost track of everything. Look for the skinny bald guy and/or the only one trying to race a Correct Craft.

This is gonna take some thought and planning. Really neat looking place.

Hey Reid and others,

Blarney Island on the Chain of Lakes has boat races every Thursday night starting at 6pm, they run several classes of boats from outboards to Blown Alcohol. We could cruise/ski the Chain on Thursday and hit the road North that afternoon/evening or whatever works for everybody. Another option if you guys make it up by Weds afternoon would be going to see the Aquanuts Water Show, Hollywood will be skiing with the team this year. The Aquanuts Wed night show starts at 6pm.

know what you mean about running ggod, I still need to install the new heads, intake, and exhaust then I have to curve the distributor as well and maybe rejet the carb again.

I will try to get there Thursday night, of course, as we get closer to the date things could change. I reserved my room for Thurs - Sat nights.

reidp wrote: Is anyone coming in earlier in the week than Friday? My wife and I are making a week out of this trip and may decide to pull in Weds-Thurs, esp if others are going to be around. Thanks.

Reid, We're also planning on getting there Thurs afternoon..there were actually quite a few that showed up last year that day...

We had picked up some of the years first sweetcorn at a roadside stand on the way up and roasted it in 81's campfire....did some steaks ..a little beer... MAN... is it July yet?

btw, .....what boat you bringing?

I'm thinking I might be bringing a keg,....of wine cooler. I really do want to buy a kegerator which probably some of you guys already have. Then I'll be setting up bar at campsite 27.    

MaddMarxx wrote: I was thinking of getting to GL on weds nite or thurs, and I was thinking about going around chicago b/c I did not want to get, mugged, raped, shot,or camper jacked, but your lake sounds cool, I cant pa$$ up a good boat race..

No worries, there are a couple ways to head north without going thru the city, us local guy's will make sure everyone knows the fastest and safest route when the time comes.

Now the well being of your cooler once in GL is another subject, if it contains Bud or Coors Light there is nowhere it will be safe!

Quinner, I as well will probably take you up on a visit. While taking such a long trip, multiple destinations make it all the more worth while. BKH posted on the camping thread that he might be up for making it a longer trip as well. And then Alan we'll see you around the fire.

In regards to alternatve accomodations if Ken and others are still looking, I spoke to a super nice guy this afternoon named Dan from Fox Valley RV rentals in Appleton, WI which isn't too far away. He's still got ample pop-up and motorhome rentals available. He grew up on Green Lake and his parents are retired there. He said it was very possible that he could even deliver a unit or two to the Lake. Anyone interested can reach him at http://www.foxvalleyrv.com/, or 920-303-2741. BKH (Brian), you can fly in and catch a ride to pick up a nice motorhome for the week. And I'd be up for hitting the Merc plant and Harley plant you mentioned.

I was also told that Lake Winnebago was a nice visit for boaters if time allowed.       

If we have a large group hanging through Sunday, we can certainly organize something else to do as a group, (or dry out in the cove like a few of us did last year haha).. I'll be there from Tursday night through the next week..

Moj'

I was thinking of getting to GL on weds nite or thurs, and I was thinking about going around chicago b/c I did not want to get, mugged, raped, shot,or camper jacked, but your lake sounds cool, I cant pa$$ up a good boat race..

Reid, MM, Tim & anyone else coming thru Chicago,

Although GL is quite a ways off perhaps you guys would want to do a stop off in the Chicagoland area Thursday on the way up, we could ski my lake or cruise the chain of lakes nearby, Blarneys Island for the Thursday Night Boat races or whatever. GL is about 2.5 hrs from my house.

At the moment my plan is to head North to GL Fri AM however I am open for anything.

Looking forward to it!

My tentative plan is to be there early- either late on Wed or sometime Thurs. Ill be sticking around Sun nite and leaving sometime Monday.

What time are we all breaking up on Sunday? I'm almost thinking that leaving Monday AM would be better.

Ken