40th Birthday gift???
 

Well I turn the big 40 in may !!!The wife wants to know what I want for my gift??? I was going to go to Richard Petty's Driving Experiance but now I'm thinking I might do SOTW what do you think???

ttt

umm what does SOTW stand for :o

Congrats Don, either one is neat....I have some friends that have taken the Nascar driving schools and have become addicted....SOTW would be cool as well..it looks like it's your choice.....Fred

Congrats on the big 4-0!
I just got hit with that last week.

As far as the gift goes, do you think she would surprise you with an all inclusive night at Scores? You could fly out on Hooters Airways too!;)

What about some of this. :D

SOTW= Smoke On The Water!!!

What about a hunting trip? Maybe she would like to get you that? :D :D

Ouch - tough choice! How about both, that way you wouldn't need to choose, after all 40 is a fairly big one so she should be sure that you cross that threshold in style!!:D

hmmmmmmm

Don,

Do you really want my opinion ??????????

I know how you feel Marc!!! I'll tell you what if you give me a promise me clear skies 75-85 degrees and 1-3 footers I'll send the entry in today!

Don,

I am good but not that good :)

weather should be pretty predictable

the waves well that is another story

You don't have to do entire run you could do what is comfy and you still get to draw all cards even if you don't run entire course if water is to rough

Marc

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Re: 40th Birthday gift???
 

Congrats Dyno on the Big 40.

Either one will give you memories. Good luck in your choice.

Jan

Heck I'm not worried about the water I've got a SONIC!!! its the fog and rain that I'm worried about!

No Fog to late in summer

Rain??? well we haven't had it yet :)

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Boatme
[B]No Fog to late in summer

I want that in writing!!!

print this out :)

you have it now in writing :)

My wife got me the stock Car Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway two years ago. Wow what a rush:eek:
170/180 mph and no cops. Only trouble...20 miles...it's over in only a few minutes:(

don
i just turned 40 on sat., we just got back from 10 days of skiing in austria and italy. it was fantastic. trip i will never forget.

scott

How about an Apache? :D

Happy Birthday :D

I say you do SOTW... If you do I will buy you a drink at the dock... I sent my money in over the weekend.

Remember your not getting older your getting longer... Or your 1/2 way to 80...

Do the driving experience. You'll never regret it.

Hell Do it ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Dude, Blowers, Whipples, you have thousands of options. I had a pretty good party for my 40th but she spent way too much money, I would say just have a party and invite as many OSOers as you can. if that doesnt work i would take Norts suggestion, hell i might take his at 41:D A$$ & TITIES can keep you young.:D :D

Dandy Dyno Don,

$1000 isn't chump change to most of us. I mean no offense to SOTW or those who participate in it as it is really a cool event---wished I could afford it. They do a nice job there and I always try to drop by, BUT droping that kind of SMACK for a glorified boat ride is (for the most part) for people who can afford to lose it. ;) Not that you wouldn't have fun at the SOTW poker run, but not only are you gambling away your hard earned $$$, but you are also gambling on the weather and water conditions being cooperative as well---cuz you don't have the option of getting your money back either way!

However, I think you'd feel much better about yourself if you'd take your boat back up north again and make a four day weekend out it or something---and if the weather is bad you always have the option of canceling the trip and saving your money until next time. Plus, you can always drop by the SOTW poker run without actually officially participating in it with a dinner and the remote possibility of winning and all-------but you can still at least see and run with all the boats---and if it rains or the winds are blowin' hard out of the NW with 5'+ waves----relax, cuz you're not out a thing money wise! :)

Whatever you choose to do---SOTW, NASCAR, boat parts or a nice little vacation up north with your boat, I hope the sun shines for you and you have an enjoyable 40th B-Day brother! :)

still undecided....

I am bias on the SOTW event

and the race car experience is way cool as well
i am hoping to do that myself some time soon

Don,

If i have to stump for our event i guess i would offer this

look at it this way you get a 1 in a 100 (approx)
chance to win $10,000 at SOTW
the odds to get a shot of your boat in Powerboat Mag are better than that
they usually cover about 10 boat shots in there mag (1in10) and they will be here to cover the event all weekend

and at least you get TWO days of fun for your $1000

You also get a professionally done DVD of the event (about 2 hours long )and snapshots are taken of your boat (you pay for enlargements)

you get fed like Kings--We have ordered the food already and food is going to be great ----
Saturdays dinner will be Steak and Lobster tail
Friday is going to be great as well (Secret menu)
Breakfast will be full course
Lunch will be conducive to getting in and back out again on the water

Our gift bag when you arrive has always had some great stuff that says you have been a part of the event (more than just T Shirts)

Taking the Make a Wish Kids for rides is More satisfying than any thing else we do
the looks on there faces and the letters we get through the year from the kids are priceless(see our web site)
the auction for the kids is fun on Friday night

running your boat is definitely part of this event but

This event is nothing like "a glorified boat ride"

more like a grand charity event that you get to be a part of
We are told we are now Make A Wish of Michigan's second largest single contributing event to there cause

last year our participants helped to provide them over $29,000

the camaraderie is great and the atmosphere is wonderful

you can peer over the fence at a racing event or you can be a part of the excitement in the stands

we have chatted a bit about this and trust me even if the weather (6 to 7 foot waves) canceled the run on the water we have a back up plan that will make this event fun regardless

you will still draw all your cards and a winner will be named regardless

my hope is you will join our event for two real reasons

1) It is the best thing you can do for children who are less fortunate than all of us

2) you will have a great time with great people who have the same passion for your hobby as you have

I will now get off my soap box and return you to your regularly scheduled day

hope we see you at the event
www.smokeonthewaterpokerrun.com
Marc

easy on the coffee Marc! Great plug anyway!! I'm still on the fence....

on third cup Don

Get off the fence and in the game!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :)

when is your B day anyway ????

I am older than you so listen to your elders :)

May 8

Marc,

I have to admit my hat is off to you and the SOTW event for reaching out to those kids and to those who can afford to participate. Perhaps some day I will be able to participate myself. :)

Kamma,

Thanks

we hope to see you one day running with the group

the kids are the real reason we do this if it werent for them Bob and I wouldnt spend so much time at this event