Shelbyville weekend

Here's some pics from last year: Sheby 2006

Anything after Labor Day looks good.

Alan, I still have one of your cutting board skis that hopefully I can have replicated by it's drowning anniversary. I was way out of my league attempting a grasshopper with his custom made shoe skis on my hands. One came off and I couldn't get out of the toe hold in time to grab it before she went down.

I've been searching gratch' sales for authentic cutting boards but can't find any. Even contemplated stealing my grandmother's. Might break down and just buy some low density plastic and see if I can get them some extra bouyancy. My biggest problem has been finding a matching pair of white rubber toe holds. Still haven't figured out that damn flip turn ski either, only tried it out one day and gave up in a hurry.

Shelbyville was a nice relaxing weekend of boating. I'm still sore from GL and have been falling asleep at the wheel all week.

Flying, to maximize time with the NC gang. Friday night August 3rd ~7pm chicago-charlotte, flying back Monday, August 6th ~9am. We want to maximize our time at the Pinkham compound.

I was going to put trimmed down handle floats on the ankle straps. That should keep them up. I'm all about the old ski equipment, constantly pulling stuff out of the garbage that the show team throws out. Last week I got about 200' of green tac line one of the boats ran over. SCORE! I even learned how to make real loops as well. If I find any good drop skis I'll bring them along. Haven't found any gems along the side of the road yet this season.

Paul, I have an old wooden 69" jumper that's cracked down the middle that should hold 5-6 shots on it comfortably. I need to go shopping for grommets and shot glasses now. If you need bigger than that you'll have to go drop $1k on one of those carbon fiber 90" jump skis Krueger and them boys are stomping over 200' on.

It's about 4 hours south of Chicago. About 2 hours south of Bloomington/Normal, maybe 1 hour south of Decator. Here's an area map: Shelby

Shelbyville is BIG WATER. It's Illinois' best shot at a lake like Powell. We had horrible weather the whole time and still found a nice still spot to set in the course both days (in 50+ ft of water). The lake is so big that it's very easy to get lost once you get out!

Well I should be done by then (yeah right says Alan) so I would be in for it.I have a friend who is in Decatur and is having twins in a few so I know the MS. would be in.

Shelbyville.....let us know the date, and we're there.

Rob & Dena

Campground...yes and thats where most stayed last year. There is also...a hotel and golf course a short boat ride across the lake.

Thats absolutely....OUTSTANDING!!!

rleinen79 wrote: Shelbyville.....let us know the date, and we're there.

Oops....this is what I get for not checking with the wife.....we absolutely, positively, CAN'T go the weekend of the 1st. Any of the others are good.

Rob

81nautique wrote: First or second weekend after labor day came up as a possible date.

Rob, not to worry. I think Labor Day weekend itself is pretty much out for everyone. I know it is for me.

81nautique wrote: 81 nautique Either.

Joel, Congrats to you and Beth... !!! Your daughter will be your best friend forever !! Again enjoy (oh and call Brian for pointers hahah)
Stang/Alan, what are the hotel accommodations like down in Shelbyville?? Isn't there a resort close by?? Sept 15 is out for me, but the weekend before might be doable?? I'd love to get the boat down there this year and hang with yoall!!!


Moj'

81nautique wrote: Either

RainDog wrote: Either

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Not to mention you have to swerve back to the other side fo the lake. How long of a drive was it Joel? It's very dark once the sun goes down too, best bet is sit around the camp fire and knock out some MGDs, Coors Light, or any one of those Bud products you can choke down. Alan's got the LCD with DVD player, and Joel's got the video covered. If the Weitekamps are there you'll be blown away by their camping abilities, they live better under a tent than the entire population of some countries.

Johnny wrote: Hollywood wrote: Either 81nautique wrote: Either RainDog wrote: Either Either's good for me too.

Thanks Johnny. We probably will not be able to make it all the way down and back to Shelby this year with the little bundle, so I'll vote "Neither" and/or Possibly the later date.

Mojo wrote: I for one love camping, but my better half will never go for it... Moj'

I know the feeling exactly. I was loving hanging out at the campground at Shelby but the wife would have never stayed the night there. I don't know what other resorts are around there, but there has to be more.