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Topic: CCF Midwest ReunionPosted By: ljsc showskier
Subject: CCF Midwest Reunion
Date Posted: January-10-2017 at 7:47pm
Hey, everyone, We're considering a CCF reunion this summer (2017) on the Lake James chain in Steuben Co, IN, the second one to be held here.
Any thoughts, suggestions, other input are definitely welcome! For those of you not familiar with this area, it is the home of the former Midwest Correct Craft distribution, etc. center and there are countless CC owners on the multiple lakes in the county.
Can be a great time for all!
LJSC Showskier
I can also be contacted @ sbskier@hotmail.com
------------- LJSC showskier
Replies: Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: January-10-2017 at 8:46pm
Hey Sue! Sounds like a plan, let me know if you need anything. Hopefully I could convince the family to camping, last camping trip did not go quite well
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: January-12-2017 at 9:34am
We were penciling in a July weekend at lake James so we could bring the Hurricane to the wood boat show, that is usually late July. 2 years ago We did the wood boat show on Saturday and then Skied with Tom and Sue on Sunday and had a blast. Anyway, we'd probably be in for any weekend you guys pick but let's get a date down and make it happen.
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-12-2017 at 10:47pm
wow...Lake James. Used to vacation there when I was a wee lad. Stayed at the Potwattamie Inn....(sp?)....Pokagan State Park.
john
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Posted By: dochockey
Date Posted: January-13-2017 at 3:53am
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: January-19-2017 at 7:22am
Duane in Indy wrote:
OldSchoolBlue84 wrote:
[QUOTE=Hollywood] Sounds great. May I suggest July 7-8-9?
July 14/15 I have a drag race in Cedar Falls Iowa. Before or after would sure help me. Duane
Works for me also. Is the Park the best (or only) place to get an RV site??
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Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: January-19-2017 at 8:40am
Duane in Indy wrote:
Works for me also. Is the Park the best (or only) place to get an RV site??
At the last reunion we stayed at campground #1. Beautiful views, pleanty of RV room and overnight dock space below. They do tend to get booked quickly.
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: January-19-2017 at 10:14am
I do believe that weekend is a bust as Lake James' 4th of July celebration is that Sat. and the place is a living madhouse then, from what I'm told. May want to hang on till Sue makes mention before booking anything.. She's also trying to tie it in with the local marina guys so there is a space for the boat display etc.
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Posted By: tryathlete
Date Posted: January-19-2017 at 10:45am
Good call Dave
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: January-19-2017 at 1:21pm
Hah, don't think Madhouse is reserved for that weekend though, one of the mornings me Kirk and Paul were skiing the tubers started hitting the water just after 7am, definitely not a good skiing lake on the weekends. We are a no go for sure if either weekend before/after the 4th, that is our annual Glen Lake trip.time.
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Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: January-25-2017 at 6:26am
Any progress yet?? Sounds like fun time. Duane
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Posted By: Frankenotter
Date Posted: January-25-2017 at 10:40am
If Green Lake is cancelled this year then we need something to replace it. 3 years is too long and we don't want Quinner to miss an oprotunity to damage his new swim platform.
I agree that 4th of July weekend is going to be a disaster, but getting dates on the table will likely increase participation.
Who's bringing the tube canon?
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Posted By: illiniball2000
Date Posted: February-06-2017 at 5:18pm
Any updates on dates?
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Posted By: illiniball2000
Date Posted: March-05-2017 at 12:30pm
Any update on this? I
------------- Beer is my friend 87 Dominique Had 67 Starflite
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: March-06-2017 at 4:29pm
Talking with Sue today, they would be looking at the weekend of July 14/15. She will get after the local marina and try to solidify plans in the next week or two. Anyways, that the weekend you should be planning towards..
Moj'
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Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: March-19-2017 at 10:56am
Thanks Mojo....just booked 114 at campgrounds #1. Anyone else camping? If so, there are 4 sites left in campgrounds #1....101,102,104 &106. See you guys then
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: March-19-2017 at 12:08pm
Just booked 104 for Friday and Saturday nites Thanks, Duane
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Posted By: swilliams
Date Posted: March-19-2017 at 12:48pm
Sounds like a good time. If you're not a camper, are there recommended accommodations in the area? Now that I have a decent trailer, I'll see if we can make it.
Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: March-19-2017 at 3:06pm
Just north of Pokagon State Park, south of I-90 along I-69, are some hotels (Holiday Inn, Confort Inn, ect) or if available in the State Park is Potawatomi Inn. I have also had good luck doing VRBO.com or AirBnB.com. It's a great lake and good times.
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: March-20-2017 at 12:23pm
just grabbed 106, not sure what boat we'll bring though.
Posted By: illiniball2000
Date Posted: March-20-2017 at 3:45pm
I just booked a room at the Holiday Inn Express. Looked at the Inn at the campground but it was booked up. Also looked into a VRBO rental but wasn't open for those dates. As of now drive over on Fri and leave sometime Sunday
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Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: April-08-2017 at 8:43pm
We're definitely in on this. Lake James was a blast last time!
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Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: April-09-2017 at 11:26am
We're in for this one too. Only a little over an hour from here, so we'll probably just make it a day trip. We'll plan to be there early Saturday morning and leave when the kids pass out Saturday night.. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Posted By: Frankenotter
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 4:42pm
Site 102 booked. They said it was the last site in camp 1.
I'll bring the 176 unless we want to fill the promo with water and use it for a pool.
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Posted By: Chevy350
Date Posted: April-29-2017 at 1:51pm
Hmmm, only 1 1/2 hours away from my campground. Should be doable just have to convince the old man. We'd make a day trip so I wouldn't see why we couldn't make it happen.
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Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: June-05-2017 at 12:20pm
any update on this yet? Thanks
Posted By: illiniball2000
Date Posted: June-20-2017 at 12:54pm
Less than a month out. Any updates on this? If there is no official plan we can wing it but I've never been and would be looking to others for some suggestions.
------------- Beer is my friend 87 Dominique Had 67 Starflite
Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: June-30-2017 at 7:33pm
As I am sure the exciting details of this event is brewing, I figured we go ahead and get some action going on this thread. Let's get the list going........
-OldSchoolBlue84, wife, kids (6&8), Friday-Sunday, Pokagon State Park Loop 1 Site 114, 84SN2001 -
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: June-30-2017 at 7:54pm
OldSchoolBlue84 wrote:
As I am sure the exciting details of this event is brewing, I figured we go ahead and get some action going on this thread. Let's get the list going........
-OldSchoolBlue84, wife, kids (6&8), Friday-Sunday, Pokagon State Park Loop 1 Site 114, 84SN2001 81nautique Late friday through Sunday, -
Posted By: illiniball2000
Date Posted: June-30-2017 at 8:53pm
OldSchoolBlue84, wife, kids (6&8), Friday-Sunday, Pokagon State Park Loop 1 Site 114, 84SN2001 81nautique Late friday through Sunday, illiniball2000-Brian +1, Friday-Sunday, Holiday Inn, 67 Starflite
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Posted By: Frankenotter
Date Posted: June-30-2017 at 9:11pm
I'll be there Friday afternoon with the 176.
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Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: June-30-2017 at 9:16pm
OldSchoolBlue84, wife, kids (6&8), Friday-Sunday, Pokagon State Park Loop 1 Site 114, 84SN2001 81nautique Late friday through Sunday, illiniball2000-Brian +1, Friday-Sunday, Holiday Inn, 67 Starflite Frankenotter, Friday afternoon, 176
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: June-30-2017 at 10:12pm
Duane and Wife. Arrive early Friday leave out Sunday sometime. RV site 104
We have a ton of brats to bring and fresh sweet corn.. We can do a cookout Friday or Saturday evening if that works.
Oh yea, bringing the Mustang 17 too!!
------------- Keep it as original as YOU want it 1978 Mustang (modified)
Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: June-30-2017 at 10:16pm
OldSchoolBlue84, wife, kids (6&8), Friday-Sunday, Pokagon State Park Loop 1 Site 114, 84SN2001 81nautique Late friday through Sunday, illiniball2000-Brian +1, Friday-Sunday, Holiday Inn, 67 Starflite Frankenotter, Friday afternoon, 176 Duane in Indy and Wife, Early Friday-Sunday, RV site 104, Mustang 17
Posted By: Stars06
Date Posted: July-05-2017 at 9:49pm
Lake James gets a little crazy on the weekend but there is a sandbar on the second basin that normally doesn't get too crowded, and there is a public access site on Jimmerson Lake because the channel bait shop gets congested on with all the traffic.
Posted By: ljsc showskier
Date Posted: July-05-2017 at 11:51pm
To all, sorry, sorry, sorry!!!!!!
I hate it when life gets in the way of...........
Ok, here is the plan that we have put together.
Friday: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meet and greet at the Bledsoe's beach parking lot. BYOB Corner of Bayview Road and CR 300 West (on the north side of the bridge) down the hill from Mad Anthony's Brew House. Same place as last time. Saturday: Early morning ski/ride/foot on your own. Trying to get a "pro-boat" on Saturday morning from local Dealer, don't know yet.
11:30 am Assemble in water by the "Bledsoe's Beach" sign next to the channel on Lake James. 12:00 pm Caravan to sandbar. 6:00 pm Dinner provided by Caruso's: Lasagna, Spaghetti, Meatballs, Garlic Bread. Approximately $5.00/person. Bottled water and table service provided. BYOB. Sunday: Morning ski/ride/foot on your own.
If you have any questions, please contact Tom & Sue Smith @ 260-438-7593. We can provide tow vehicle assistance to transport boats if needed.
Please RSVP us (Tom) by phone: 260-438-7593
Our address is 575 Lane 275 Jimmerson Lake, Angola, IN (We are towards the damn by boat.)
We look forward to seeing all of our friends.
------------- LJSC showskier
Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: July-06-2017 at 12:02am
Posted By: ljsc showskier
Date Posted: July-06-2017 at 11:32am
yep! looking fwd to seeing you guys!
------------- LJSC showskier
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: July-06-2017 at 2:20pm
Sue, For those who haven't been, the idea Friday is to bring the boats down to have somewhat of a boat show, correct?
Moj'
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Posted By: ljsc showskier
Date Posted: July-07-2017 at 2:21am
Yes. Tom posted the schedule of events on the site last night; a meet -and -greet Fri from 6 to 8-ish in Bledsoe's parking lot. Now that our system is back up and running (i hope!!!) one can e-mail me/us with any questions @ sbskier@hotmail.com.
Looking fwd. to seeing everyone!
------------- LJSC showskier
Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: July-10-2017 at 1:28pm
Anyone has a pair of Junior Skis? My kids been wakeboarding for a couple of years now and looking to try skiing. If I could borrow a set (or buy them) for the weekend that would be great. No better place for them to learn then a CCF event! Thanks
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: July-12-2017 at 10:46am
My slalom would likely work.
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: July-15-2017 at 12:43am
What a great day of cruising Lake James. Was idling along shoreline on Jimmerson Lake admiring the SN and noticed a couple on there deck waving,it was Tom and Sue our Midwest host couple. A BiG thanks to all the effort they have put forth for this event. Meet and greet this evening was great time. Big day in store Saturday. I may tackle the slalom ski after a 35 year hiatus. Lol.
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Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: July-15-2017 at 8:18pm
Duane in Indy wrote:
Big day in store Saturday. I may tackle the slalom ski after a 35 year hiatus. Lol.
Well that did not work as planned Pulled leg muscle
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Posted By: illiniball2000
Date Posted: July-16-2017 at 9:31pm
A big thanks to Sue and Tom for putting together a fun weekend. It was nice to meet some new people and see some new boats. There were a bunch of local correct crafts in the water as well. Here is a link to You Tube with some photos.
https://youtu.be/FAps2AWAwcY can someone fix it to play automatically?
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Posted By: Fabcon
Date Posted: July-16-2017 at 9:51pm
Very cool, looks like everyone had a great time. Wish we could have been there.
Posted By: ljsc showskier
Date Posted: July-16-2017 at 9:58pm
Thank YOU, everyone who came to lake James/ Jimmerson this week-end; great to see old friends and make some new ones as well! Duane, I hope you recover soon:-) Dana, the green tooth ROCKS!!! Looking forward to the next time! Have a great rest of the season, everyone.
------------- LJSC showskier
Posted By: ljsc showskier
Date Posted: July-16-2017 at 10:18pm
Buffy and Brian, TommE and I just watched the youtube slideshow.......it is INCREDIBLE! what a fabulous job! You certainly did capture the day! ps: was the next one featuring Dixie and Abby your doing as well? Beautiful horse...AND rider:-) Thank you for that!
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: July-16-2017 at 10:33pm
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Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: July-17-2017 at 12:45am
what a weekend, beautifully weather, great crowd and of course some of the sweetest CC's on the water family and I had a great time. My son keeps talking about the "awesome green boat with the highest wakes ever...mom we need to get one" while my daughter is grinning ear to ear since she was able to get up on skis Thanks everyone! Great pics!! See yea next time