Lake Clinton, IL Reunion
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Topic: Lake Clinton, IL Reunion
Posted By: RainDog
Subject: Lake Clinton, IL Reunion
Date Posted: July-22-2009 at 8:42pm
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Since I'm skunked for Lake George this year, I'd like to start the conversation for the Sept reunion in southern IL. Lets start by floating dates and locations. Todd, Alan, Stang, Moj', Rob, Joel, HW, CQ, and many more....?
I'd like to suggest Sept 11th - 13th. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
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Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: July-22-2009 at 9:14pm
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Sounds good to us as of now . ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: July-22-2009 at 10:36pm
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I'll put my vote in for Clinton. I'm done with Shelby. Way easier drive, heated lake- can't beat it!
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Posted By: Sam B
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 2:04am
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I have never been to any reunions yet and would love to go to Clinton if its an open invite. I can talk to some of the other indiana ccf members also.
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Posted By: weitekampt
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 2:10am
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Count the two of us in. ------------- 1993 SkiNautique ProTec 2009 Boatmate trailer. 1240 hours on meter. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1559&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 3:22am
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We're in for that weekend. In fact, that would be absolutely perfect! I vote Clinton.
Only weekend in Sept that won't work for us is the weekend of the 25th. Out of town wedding. Rob ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7744" rel="nofollow - 2006 Ski 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1123" rel="nofollow - 97 SNOB |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 9:58am
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We decided last year that Shelbyville's not even on the table this year so it's just the date we need to work out. Sept 11-13 works for us.
And of course it's open to anyone, the more the merrier. 
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Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 11:31am
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Great! I changed the title of the thread.
What are the options for camping, camper rental, hotels, etc? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 11:55am
We'll be camping there this weekend Steve so I'll try to get some updated info on hotels but we may be better off waiting for Todd to get back from Minn. He's really got more info on the area than me but I'll see what I can dig up. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
RainDog wrote:Posted By: scottb
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 12:53pm
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We may be able to make it this year. We spent a day there this past Memorial Day weekend, kind of busy, but the kids loved the fact that they could stay in the water all day long and not get cold. We may even go down there and camp/boat for a day or two in the middle of August.
On the way home in May, we noticed there are a couple of hotel options in the town of LaRoy (spelled LeRoy on Mapquest). It's probably only 10 minutes farther from the campground than Farmer City, and these may be better than what's available in Farmer City for the non-campers. I can't say for sure because we only noticed them from the interstate. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 1:19pm
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The Days Inn is a ***************hole, bring your own sheets. You will like camping again after staying there. ------------- |
Posted By: Sam B
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 1:32pm
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Does anyone have the camground name and any other info so I can make a res. ? Are there showers.
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 1:35pm
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After Labor Day you can pretty much drive in and pick your spot, no worries. ------------- |
Posted By: C-Bass
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 2:08pm
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I see you guys mentioning the "Heated" lake...I was pretty confused but saw a Nuclear plant on the lake when looking at the map. I assume that is what you're referring to. Do the cooling towers get the water noticably warmer? That's pretty sweet if so. ------------- Craig 67 SN 73 SN http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6103" rel="nofollow - 99 Sport 85SN |
Posted By: marks
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 2:24pm
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The campground is called the Mascoutin Recreational Area and is managed by the Il DNR. Here is a link for information. Yes, it does have showers. They used to not accept reservations, but I have heard that has changed.
http://dnr.state.il.us/LANDS/landmgt/PARKS/R3/Clinton.htm |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 2:25pm
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http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=clinton+il&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&ei=LoBoStvNFI-4M-Ov5M8M&ll=40.167724,-88.814335&spn=0.104023,0.178013&z=13%20 - Map to Clinton Lake, IL ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 2:27pm
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Sam B. It is http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/R3/clinton.htm#Camping - Mascoutin Campground Scroll down the link and there's info about camping. very nice showers and like HW said no need to worry about a spot after labor day.
Edit...Looks like we're all posting the same info within minutes  ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 2:32pm
It will still be fairly busy early september but like you said, the fact that you can stay in the water all day long makes it ideal especially if the weather doesn't co-operate. Last year the water temp was still high 80's+ on the warm side of the lake. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: marks
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 2:43pm
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C-Bass,
The Nuke dump hot water into the lake. During the summer, the section of the lake where the water is dumped will exceed 100 degrees. From the outlet to the dam, the temperature will gradually decrease, but we are still talking water that is usually over 80 degrees. |
Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 3:48pm
No Nukes here, but water is still above 80. Come on down to the South!  ------------- Greg http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN |
Posted By: C-Bass
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 3:55pm
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Dang, 100°! That's hot tub water. Way too hot to be refreshing though. But that's really nice for those later months when other lakes start getting too cold.
Skicat, I often wonder why I haven't moved down to Tennessee yet. Probably has to do with being that far away from the rest of the family, but the wife and I sure love it down that way. ------------- Craig 67 SN 73 SN http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6103" rel="nofollow - 99 Sport 85SN |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 4:38pm
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RainDog it is bad luck to start this thread something will come up and you'll miss the whole weekend!
This isn't like a Green Lake, we are skiing all day. ------------- |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 5:58pm
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It is nearly the only weekend I have free, so I thought I'd throw it out there and see if it works for others. I'll get it on the calendar, in ink, ASAP. Yr right though, a hex is certain.
Skiing all day...you saying I ain't got leg? Didn't you hear of the marathon set I laid down behind Alan's boat last Monday? Ok, ok...fair enough. But I'm sure Nutty and I will find something to do in 80 degree water as I recover. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: July-23-2009 at 6:05pm
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If anyone has plans on Labor day, this back-to-back weekend vacation might be an issue. I'm thinking of doing something for labor day. Is October completely out of the picture? We have historically had beautiful weather in October (here and there *cough*) ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: RJ
Date Posted: July-24-2009 at 3:23am
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I could do labor day weekend, that makes sense, but I'm in for either date. I've never been to this lake but the heated water sounds crazy. (I'm thinking radiation or no radiation, who cares its 80 degree water) ------------- |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: July-24-2009 at 10:32am
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11-13th is best for us. Can't do 17-18th (nor can Raindog).Rob can't do the 25th.
I say 11-13th and lets roll! RJ....the Babes stuff really does a nice job! I'm hooked! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: weitekampt
Date Posted: July-24-2009 at 10:56am
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October is not much of a option for me/us. Even these dates in September will be hit and miss. Harvest is gearing up and there are a few squirrely farmers who will be running in the fields. I will be on call the whole weekend. So lets stick to raindogs dates and just stick to them. The morning skiing will be spectacular until 11 or so. Brew sippin' the rest of the day.
As for hotels, you will need to go back to either Bloomington or Champaign. It is a 30 mile drive but that is where the hotels are. LeRoy doesn't have anything. Mahomet does have a older hotel, but don't know what the accomodations are like. Clinton does have hotels but I have not idea what they are. Lovely thing about the web! I know we will be camping. The grounds are nice and the facilities are very good. There is no RV rentals in the area so that isn't a option as far as I know. We will be leaving for Minnesota tonight, but hopefully this answers some questions. Just give a shout if you want to talk on the phone. 217-202-5946. Later! ------------- 1993 SkiNautique ProTec 2009 Boatmate trailer. 1240 hours on meter. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1559&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: July-24-2009 at 11:43am
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I'm taking a day of vacation on the 11th. Should arrive early afternoon on Friday. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: July-24-2009 at 12:17pm
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Unfortunately these central IL trips are tough on those of us who have toddlers or infants because hotels are sparse/crappy/far away. Maybe we can have the grandparents babysit this weekend. If not, we'll have to get a haz mat team into that Days Inn. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: weitekampt
Date Posted: July-25-2009 at 2:06am
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Don't have any kids yet, but I know where you are coming from Joel. Travel is a must if you want a respectable hotel. I honestly don't know what is in Clinton...I think there are some new hotels out by 51, but not positive. That drive wouldn't be too far.
I guess Eagle Creek at Shelbyville had mold in it too. I know you are laughing Joel! I guess the state owns it now...like we can afford that! ------------- 1993 SkiNautique ProTec 2009 Boatmate trailer. 1240 hours on meter. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1559&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Nautiquehunter
Date Posted: July-25-2009 at 2:23am
| Count the Hunters in Clinton is one of my favorite lakes |
Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: July-25-2009 at 3:50am
I think that will be the plan for us..... Rob ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7744" rel="nofollow - 2006 Ski 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1123" rel="nofollow - 97 SNOB |
Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: July-25-2009 at 3:51am
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So we're pretty set on the dates then? That might be a CCF record.
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Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: July-27-2009 at 1:21am
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Just got back home from Clinton, great skiing both mornings until about 11am then it gets pretty busy.
As for lodging there is a brand new Holiday Inn express in Leroy, only been open a short time. Now here's my disclaimer WE DID NOT STOP TO CHECK IT OUT BECAUSE IT'S BRAND NEW. Stay at your own risk. It is exactly 20 miles from the campground on RT74. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: July-27-2009 at 11:42am
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Sorry my friends... Looks like that is a bad weekend for us. Carrie is running a half marathon downtown that Sat. Staying down there for the night in support... Looks like my record will stay in tact. GL-4, Labor day Il Reunion-0
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Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: July-27-2009 at 2:25pm
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Joel,
How long of a drive is it from our area? RJ and Steve, You guy's planning on a Thursday PM or Friday AM departure? Bringing your kids?? Camping??? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: July-27-2009 at 5:29pm
Super easy drive. About a 2 hour run down to Bloomington (which I've done a million times going to ISU), then about a 35 minute jaunt over on 74 to Clinton. Piece of cake. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: July-27-2009 at 5:57pm
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The first 2 miles of I-55 is the hardest part! ------------- |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: July-27-2009 at 5:58pm
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4 hours for me.
Friday AM, most likely. I might not rule out a Thursday run though. I'll need to see how things go. I've been pushing the family pretty hard by squeezing in a extra day here and there. Wife and kids - yes. Camping - don't know. Might come down to the weather. The only positive about Shelbyville is they had a camper/RV rental joint near by. I pop-up would be great if it starts to rain. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: July-27-2009 at 7:04pm
True dat. What a nightmare. Do not attempt this trip anywhere near rush hour. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: July-27-2009 at 8:32pm
Steve, Thats a plus and one could argue there is better skiing at Shelbyville if you know the lake but everything else makes Clinton a great place for this large a get together. As for having to lodge away from the lake don't worry about missing too much as you can hang at the campground for a while. This is the type of get together where everyone pitches in and takes care of those that don't have lake houses and have learned to rough it all summer. 
Now seriously, to everybody coming out especialy first timers(Quinner, RJ, nautique Hunter, Groovin,etc, just stock your cooler with your burgers or steaks or whatever and show up at the campground after a day in the water. All I charge is one beer per person and I'll cook all night. Heck, last year we had ton's of food and feed a whole bunch of weary(half in the bag) and hungry boaters. Anything in our motorhome except my bed is there for sharing. We also have a 3 room tent from the good old days I can bring along if anyone needs it. You won't miss much by having to drive back to the hotel because I think we were all dead by 10pm after 12 hours of sun and fun. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: July-28-2009 at 1:11am
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So I'm intrigued by this warm lake, sounds pretty cool. I am okay with small locally owned hotels as long as they are relatively clean. Anybody know anything about the Wye Motel, the Town & Country Motel or the Sunset Inn & Suites (this one seems to be like a Cybarus - scary, but there is recommedations from families...)? These are all in Clinton. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: RJ
Date Posted: July-28-2009 at 2:50am
I would like to head down on thursday, but Friday (early) works better for me. For sure bringing the kids, and more than likely we will crash at a hotel this time. I'd rather camp out but Im waiting one more year until my little guy will be 2. ------------- |
Posted By: RJ
Date Posted: July-28-2009 at 2:59am
Good deal. thanks! what's your beer of choice? ------------- |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: July-28-2009 at 4:12pm
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RJ....bring some large bottles of the Babes!!! Don't know who to buy it from around here yet...so I will buy a supply from you! I an hooked!
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Posted By: RJ
Date Posted: July-29-2009 at 1:47am
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Hey Gary,
You got it, I'll bring the BABEs with me. ------------- |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: July-30-2009 at 1:29am
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RJ, I'd like to try the Spot Solver.
Please bring a 12 to 16 oz bottle for me to buy. Edit- and a small bottle of Collinite wax. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: July-30-2009 at 1:25pm
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Just a FYI, we'll be heading back down to Clinton next weekend Aug 8-9 so if anyone wants to hook up for a pre September camping trip just drop me an email. This lake has become our new home away from home , 2 hours away but very easy to get to, great water, camping, etc. Hard to stay away.
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Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: July-30-2009 at 3:20pm
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Just ordered a set of Midland GXT1000VP4 50-Channel 30-Mile Waterproof 2-Way GMRS Radios. These will be key in Clinton! Lots of water. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: RJ
Date Posted: July-30-2009 at 5:10pm
No problem. I'll bring a case (12) of everything (16oz bottles) some kits and a few buckets. We're looking foward to this. I'm taking off Friday so let me know when you're headed out. ------------- |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: July-30-2009 at 5:47pm
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RJ, did you pick a hotel/motel yet?
Steve ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: RJ
Date Posted: July-30-2009 at 11:46pm
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not yet. how about you? I'm leaning towards the holiday inn off the highway, but really depends if the kids come. As of now we might kidless for the weekend. I'm taking off Friday so whatever we do we'll be staying 2 nights.
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Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: July-31-2009 at 12:31am
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Holiday Inn sounds good, it is not as far as some of the others. We drove 24 miles (a lot on back roads) to my wifes folks cottage up at GL and it took about an hour each way. That got old quick. There are also a couple of places in Clinton, I was hoping someone local could give us traveling in a heads up. I am okay with anything as long as it is clean. These newer Holiday Inns are usually pretty good.
I am looking at making this a guys weekend, so I was going to indoctrine a couple of friends into the Correct Craft experience (maybe we can convince them to buy a couple of correct crafts - oh crap I gave them this link...) Steve P.S. I bought a Babes kit with my boat - I am sold, that stuff is awesome! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-10-2009 at 3:46pm
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Hey looks like I am going to make it down with a couple of friends. Want to make hotel reservations but am torn between the Holiday Inn Express in Decatur and the one in Le Roy. What ramp is everyone going to use (and where exactly is it located - looks like there is at least 2 according to Google Map), that will help narrow down which one is closer.
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Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: August-10-2009 at 4:20pm
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Steve,
Most will use the ramp in the Mascoutin campgrounds. That's what I'd recommend that way you can pull out and join the gang for a while on land at the end of the day, bring burgers or something to cook there will be everything you need to cook on/with available. LeRoy is exactly 20 miles from the campground, not sure about Decatur. We're gonna have a great weekend gang, we camped this past weekend with Mike & Gail Hunter and a few of their friends and had a great time. Got us all up on the surf boards and had a ball. We found an ideal cove with a nice sandy beach that will hold 20 or so boats. Depending on wind and temps this would make a great spot as it's nice to get out of the boats for a bit. It's about mid-point on the lake so it won't be the hottest water around but might still be nice if the air is warm. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-10-2009 at 4:46pm
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Ok, Le Roy HI Express looks like is where we will be... It is closer to Mascoutin then Decatur.
Should be fun! And we will bring burgers and stuff if your sure you don't mind sharin the grill. I'll make sure we have the required beer entry fee! Thanks, Steve ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: August-12-2009 at 10:20am
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I'm most likely out for this trip. I completely forgot that my neighbor does his back yard concert thing that weekend, which I perform at every year with my other neighbor. Unfortunately, it's too big of a commitment to skip although I'd much rather be boating. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: RJ
Date Posted: August-16-2009 at 2:28am
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So looks like were coming w/o the kids, my mom-in-law offered to watch em for the weekend (Im definitely gonna need to pay her in beer or maybe something stronger......) So now were planning on staying at the campground, Is most everyone staying there? No reservation needed you think?
I'm leaving Milwaukee on Friday morning I should be there around noon. I'm really looking forward to this. ------------- |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: August-17-2009 at 10:19am
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We decided last minute friday to head down for another weekend at Clinton. Got some great skking in and scoped out some great campsites. Also made friends with a gang down there that has a 98 Air and will be joining us. Nautique people are awesome.
Can we get a count on how many will be camping, the sites we liked are reservable so we may mail in for them just so we are all together. Otherwise we'll get in as early as possible and try to hold a group of sites together. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: Sam B
Date Posted: August-17-2009 at 10:33am
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I am 90 % sure we are going to be there and camping. ------------- Loud pipes save lives!! 2011 Green Lake Reunion Best of Show. %20http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3391&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1973&yrend=1973" rel="nofollow - Sam's 73 |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: August-17-2009 at 11:52am
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Alan,
I think our plan will be to reserve a camping site. If the weather is wet, We'll probably run to a hotel for the night. We don't have great camping equipment so putting up with rain at night won't fly. However, I'll still utilize the site by leaving the boat there overnight. What is the cost per night for the camp site? Should be there on Friday around noon. -Steve ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: August-17-2009 at 12:08pm
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Steve, Campsites are only $20/night.
I keep a six person tent in the MH that is available to anyone that needs it. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: August-17-2009 at 12:09pm
'Tis true. This weekend, Mojo, one of my friends and I met at the pier at 7:00 on Saturday to get a few pulls in before the wind kicked up and our families woke up. With Moj' driving the Black Python back to the dock, we spot a white 211 with orange accents and surf boards on the rack. We swing by to say hi. A local guy and two girls were on the boat, all in their mid-20's, I'd guess. I started asking how he weights for surfing. He says factory ballast and a lot of people. So, I ask how he'd like and extra 650 lbs of ballast? He said sure. The two girls on the 211 just about crapped when the three of us old guys climbed aboard...until they saw the size of the wake! It was the first time for any of us a lady appreciated the few extra rib-eyes we all are carrying just above the belt line, hahaha. Wes offered up a pull and I accepted with great appreciation. Talked up the site and 2010 reunion, so if you see this, thanks much Wes! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: August-17-2009 at 12:16pm
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$20 per night is good by me. Count us in. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-17-2009 at 12:23pm
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We'll be there, but I gotta sleep in a bed, looks like the Holiday Inn in LeRoy for us. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-17-2009 at 12:29pm
Do you guys do this early ski thing often? Next time I am up at Tuttle Lk, I may have to join you... ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: August-17-2009 at 12:40pm
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^^^Any flippin' weekend I can, as long as the conditions are decent. I set an alarm if I have to! All I need is a second driver and I can grab one of my kids as a 3rd. mailto:evans.steven.r@gmail.com%20 - Email me any time you are up Steve and we'll set it up.
We'll be up on Labor Day weekend and the last weekend of September. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: RJ
Date Posted: August-17-2009 at 12:49pm
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We're camping for sure so count us in for 1 site.
I invited another guy (who is 90% for coming also) I'm thinking 1 camp site is probably big enough for two tents. On the DNR site it says: A group camp area for adults or youth groups has room for 75. It provides a secluded wooded setting and has a large shelter with electricity, three RV pads with electrical hookups, toilets, tables, grills and water there are no shower facilities at the group camp area. Are we thinking about coordinating a group reservation or should we work it out individually? ------------- |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: August-17-2009 at 3:02pm
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Ok, Here's what I found out. The group site is taken for that weekend so we're on our own.
We've been camping in the A area sites 40-49 are reservable and all available as of this morning. I just put our check in the mail requesting site 44. Any sites in this range are within throwing distance of each other, 42 through 46 are on the cul'de'sak and there's a trail right down to the lake. These sites will allow us to tie the boats up and it's a short walk up to the campground if you want to get off the water for a bit(or check on the dog). So go to the dnr site, print your reservation request and send them a check for $25. Do it today while all these sites are open. We'll be getting in late thursday night. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: August-18-2009 at 1:45am
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I am thinking seriously about trying to make it down to this reunion. Are many wives and kids coming? I have a 13 year old daughter that may come as well. My wife and daughter are normally Marriott campers, but, real camping does sound fun.
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Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: August-18-2009 at 1:48am
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I'll have my wife and daughters along - 6, 9 and 9. They love to play with all kids of any age. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: weitekampt
Date Posted: August-21-2009 at 2:22pm
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Mark site A-48 off the list. If people are wanting to camp, I'd hightly recommend getting these sites reserved if they want to be around the rest of this nutty bunch. It is 25 bucks to reserve.....pretty cheap insurance. It has been pretty full all summer. ------------- 1993 SkiNautique ProTec 2009 Boatmate trailer. 1240 hours on meter. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1559&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: August-21-2009 at 7:10pm
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I just talked to the lady at the campgrounds. She said sites A41, and A45-49 are still available. When she gets Weitekampt's reservation, 48 will be gone too.
By the way, does anybody know how far it is to Charleston, IL from the campground? Just moved my son in to Eastern Illinois U. yesterday. May try to see if he can come up and camp too. |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: August-21-2009 at 8:04pm
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I just sent in our reservation request for A47 ist choice(A46 if 47 is gone). ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-21-2009 at 8:09pm
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For those "non-campers" we are confirmed at the Holiday Inn Express in LeRoy, IL. Looking forward to seeing everyone, we'll be down Friday evening so will see everyone on the water on Saturday. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: August-21-2009 at 8:38pm
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Awesome, looks like we got the makings of a great weekend.
I'm going to email some of the gang that doesn't watch the site as closely as some of us do to make sure they know what's going on. Might be a good idea to post a few cell phone numbers incase you show up and we're already on the water. The lake is long and you could waste half a tank of gas looking for everyone. 81nautique 630-209-3619 ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-21-2009 at 8:44pm
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Lake Clinton Roster:
Name Forum Name Mobile # Arrival Time Alan Arrighi 81nautique 630-209-3619 Friday Steve Kutsch skutsch 262-909-2888 Friday Night Just Copy the info above, paste it in the reply and add your info. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: August-21-2009 at 8:44pm
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My wife and I are supposed to go visit friends in New Hampshire that weekend but if the weather is bad we won't go up there. I'm thinking this might be a good plan B..... Would anybody have room for two more in their boat? I don't have a good enough tow vehicle to bring my boat out there. I can bring the Sky Ski if people would like to learn that....its good for all kinds of water.
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Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-21-2009 at 8:47pm
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Capacity 9 in my boat, at the moment looks like it will be me and my buddy, maybe a second. Will be room here. I am sure it won't be a problem.
If my other "on the fence guy" doesn't come, we'll be looking for an observer anyway! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: RJ
Date Posted: August-22-2009 at 12:54pm
I called down there twice but only got a machine, so I sent my $25 and the reservation form on Tuesday and requested any available site in loop A. I put my email on the form for an electronic confirmation but haven't seen that yet. We'll just have to see where we land. ------------- |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: August-22-2009 at 1:21pm
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Lake Clinton Roster:
Name Forum Name Mobile # Arrival Time Alan Arrighi 81nautique 630-209-3619 Friday Steve Kutsch skutsch 262-909-2888 Friday Night Gary Hein stang72 217-520-3149 Friday ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: RJ
Date Posted: August-22-2009 at 1:28pm
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Lake Clinton Roster:
Name Forum Name Mobile # Arrival Time Alan Arrighi 81nautique 630-209-3619 Friday Steve Kutsch skutsch 262-909-2888 Friday Night Gary Hein stang72 217-520-3149 Friday RJ Riley RJ 414-581-1847 Friday noon-ish ------------- |
Posted By: tnplicky
Date Posted: August-22-2009 at 2:41pm
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Lake Clinton Roster:
Name Forum Name Mobile # Arrival Time Alan Arrighi 81nautique 630-209-3619 Friday Steve Kutsch skutsch 262-909-2888 Friday Night Gary Hein stang72 217-520-3149 Friday RJ Riley RJ 414-581-1847 Friday noon-ish Tim Lichtenstein tnplicky 309-253-9168 Friday evening Weather permitting, we will be camping. I haven't confirmed with rest of the family, but I'm pretty sure we can make it. |
Posted By: tnplicky
Date Posted: August-22-2009 at 3:20pm
I'll have the wife and 2 girls - ages 9 & 7 Alan, I am sure Bodie will have lots of attention at campground.
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Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: August-22-2009 at 4:00pm
and table scraps, he'll be a "happy camper" for sure glad to see you'll make it Tim, we've missed you and the fam several times this summer. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: August-22-2009 at 6:16pm
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Lake Clinton Roster:
Name Forum Name Mobile # Arrival Time Alan Arrighi 81nautique 630-209-3619 Friday Steve Kutsch skutsch 262-909-2888 Friday Night Gary Hein stang72 217-520-3149 Friday RJ Riley RJ 414-581-1847 Friday noon-ish Tim Lichtenstein tnplicky 309-253-9168 Friday evening Steve Evans RainDog 414-791-6955 Friday afternoon ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: RJ
Date Posted: August-22-2009 at 10:02pm
I've got A43 ... see you all there ------------- |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: August-23-2009 at 1:17am
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I am am sending out our reservation on Monday, and am requesting either A45 or A49. I think all other spots had been spoken for. If those are gone, I just indicated to put us somewhere in the A loop. Sounds like you can't go wrong with the neighbors any way you go
Lake Clinton Roster: Name Forum Name Mobile # Arrival Time Alan Arrighi 81nautique 630-209-3619 Friday Steve Kutsch skutsch 262-909-2888 Friday Night Gary Hein stang72 217-520-3149 Friday RJ Riley RJ 414-581-1847 Friday noon-ish Tim Lichtenstein tnplicky 309-253-9168 Friday evening Steve Evans RainDog 414-791-6955 Friday afternoon Dave Gwinn davidg 815-207-3394 Friday noonish |
Posted By: Nautiquehunter
Date Posted: August-23-2009 at 1:45pm
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Lake Clinton Roster:
Name Forum Name Mobile # Arrival Time Alan Arrighi 81nautique 630-209-3619 Friday Steve Kutsch skutsch 262-909-2888 Friday Night Gary Hein stang72 217-520-3149 Friday RJ Riley RJ 414-581-1847 Friday noon-ish Tim Lichtenstein tnplicky 309-253-9168 Friday evening Steve Evans RainDog 414-791-6955 Friday afternoon Dave Gwinn davidg 815-207-3394 Friday noonish Mike&Gail Hunter Nautiquehunter 219-712-5060 Friday? |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: August-24-2009 at 12:51pm
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Lake Clinton Roster:
Name Forum Name Mobile # Arrival Time Alan Arrighi 81nautique 630-209-3619 Friday Steve Kutsch skutsch 262-909-2888 Friday Night Gary Hein stang72 217-520-3149 Friday RJ Riley RJ 414-581-1847 Friday noon-ish Tim Lichtenstein tnplicky 309-253-9168 Friday evening Steve Evans RainDog 414-791-6955 Friday afternoon Dave Gwinn davidg 815-207-3394 Friday noonish Mike&Gail Hunter Nautiquehunter 219-712-5060 Friday? Hollywood Hollywood 847-436-0955 Friday night ------------- |
Posted By: weitekampt
Date Posted: August-25-2009 at 12:41am
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someday I will figure out this feature of adding to peoples post. But for now I will just post my number.
Todd and Renee Weitekamp weitekampt 217.202.5946 Friday afteroon ------------- 1993 SkiNautique ProTec 2009 Boatmate trailer. 1240 hours on meter. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1559&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: August-25-2009 at 12:46am
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Man there's always that one guy....
Lake Clinton Roster: Name Forum Name Mobile # Arrival Time Alan Arrighi 81nautique 630-209-3619 Friday Steve Kutsch skutsch 262-909-2888 Friday Night Gary Hein stang72 217-520-3149 Friday RJ Riley RJ 414-581-1847 Friday noon-ish Tim Lichtenstein tnplicky 309-253-9168 Friday evening Steve Evans RainDog 414-791-6955 Friday afternoon Dave Gwinn davidg 815-207-3394 Friday noonish Mike&Gail Hunter Nautiquehunter 219-712-5060 Friday? Hollywood Hollywood 847-436-0955 Friday night Todd and Renee Weitekamp weitekampt 217.202.5946 Friday afteroon ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-25-2009 at 1:27am
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Man I wish I could be there...just gonna have to be satisfied seeing Alan and Dana at Lake Lanier. Patti was happy to hear Dana might be there...jo the wonder dog is gonna stay home...how about yours?
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: August-25-2009 at 1:34am
Boy I couldn't even commit to getting there yet John, just sounds like the right direction to travel in late september to me. We'll be in your neck of the woods for a drive by labor day weekend, hooking up with BJ to pick up an engine he's holding for me for the Hurricane. Maybe a quick hello if we can fit it in. I'll give you a call later this week. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-25-2009 at 1:46am
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I wanted to go to Norris for the long Labor Day weekend...Patti "suggested" tonight that we go over to Vero Beach and stay at a Bed and Breakfast. Guess what I am doing. But we won't be there all weekend (I hope) so I'll talk to later this week in hopes that we can meet up. I think BJ is only about a hour or so from us...never been there.
I still hope you make it to GA too....I think you said "Dana said to hook it up" meaning the boat I'd think. Gonna be a cool time. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: August-25-2009 at 1:59am
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I believe Kyle Smith from Extreem Power Sports will be showing up with one of thier Nautiques. Super good folks and a top notch dealership!
Kyle is a great dude...rides quite well too! ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: Sam B
Date Posted: August-25-2009 at 12:00pm
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We are going to Wisconsin for labor day weekend. We will be coming to Clinton if the weather looks good. I may need to call one of you on friday to get a camp site update. Which one of you can i call?
Thanks Sam ------------- Loud pipes save lives!! 2011 Green Lake Reunion Best of Show. %20http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3391&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1973&yrend=1973" rel="nofollow - Sam's 73 |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: August-26-2009 at 10:38pm
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Sorry Alan, your property values just decreased...
Lake Clinton Roster: Name Forum Name Mobile # Arrival Time Location Alan Arrighi 81nautique 630-209-3619 Friday A44 Steve Kutsch skutsch 262-909-2888 Friday Night Hotel Gary Hein stang72 217-520-3149 Friday A47 RJ Riley RJ 414-581-1847 Friday noon-ish A43 Tim Lichtenstein tnplicky 309-253-9168 Friday evening Steve Evans RainDog 414-791-6955 Friday afternoon A45 Dave Gwinn davidg 815-207-3394 Friday noonish Mike&Gail Hunter Nautiquehunter 219-712-5060 Friday? Hollywood Hollywood 847-436-0955 Friday night Todd and Renee Weitekamp weitekampt 217.202.5946 Friday afteroon A48 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: tnplicky
Date Posted: August-27-2009 at 12:23am
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Clinton Lake Roster:
Name Forum Name Mobile # Arrival Time Location Alan Arrighi (2) 81nautique 630-209-3619 Friday A44 Steve Kutsch skutsch 262-909-2888 Friday Night Hotel Gary Hein stang72 217-520-3149 Friday A47 RJ Riley RJ 414-581-1847 Friday noon-ish A43 Tim Lichtenstein (4) tnplicky 309-253-9168 Friday evening A46 Steve Evans RainDog 414-791-6955 Friday afternoon A45 Dave Gwinn davidg 815-207-3394 Friday noonish Mike&Gail Hunter Nautiquehunter 219-712-5060 Friday? Hollywood Hollywood 847-436-0955 Friday night Todd and Renee Weitekamp (2) weitekampt 217.202.5946 Friday afteroon A48 |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: August-27-2009 at 10:59am
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I bet I stopped to study that hurricane a dozen times at GL. It has VERY nice lines. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |