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Old 07-18-2011 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Plowtownmissile
My crew and I had a blast. We'll be back next year for sure. My buddy got a lot of great pictures that I'll post here when I get them.
Man, with the equipment he had.... Can' wait to see them!

Originally Posted by bdubs
There was still some room to raft off at Captain's Table. Other than one guy throwing a fissy fit about being blocked in, it went well packing all the boats in.

You missed a good party.
I will be earlier next year or just shove my way in.

Originally Posted by mreedy
Guy on the dock said no more boats rafting on the docks! It was 4:35 and guy on docks said he would get shuttle right over. Shuttle driver passed us going toward the barge, so he seen us!
A group of us sat there for an hour to find out cards were drawn and 50/50 was about over! Friggin Pissed!
Great boating day, had a blast but in the end we got screwed.
Good thing it was for a charity!
Heard they raised 36k so thats good!


Originally Posted by TuckerDog2
We ruptured a water cooling hose just past the the fresh water pump. Heath (my co-driver) had pulled it off to inspect and possibly repair when a group of guys came up in a Fountain and had a spare hose....what are the odds of somebody carrying a spare hose!!! It wasn't exactly the right one, but we cut it short and made it work! Thanks for all that stopped to offer assistance, especially the Fountain guys with the replacement hose!!!!

We had a great time! We will definately be back next year, and hopefully yet this year for a weekend.


Let me know please. I saw you around but never got to formally meet you! Your cat looked and sounded great! was truly awesome to see out of towners come out and enjoy the river!

For a "second year" event it went really smoothly. The dock space was a little limited, but seriously......where are you going to put that many boats anyway??? We were fortunate to get tied up in the middle of the action.

As far as the "Rinker Stinker" (the dude that got blocked in.....in a Rinker!!), just added a little entertainment. Really, how does he think he is going to find the drivers of 10 boats to get them moved???? Relax!

It was a great time!!!!
I heard about that! oh well, cant make everyone happy.

Originally Posted by bleek
Sorry guys about the whole shuttle boat deal, next year we will work out something better. On another note I think it turned out great, for a first time. Next year you guys that started after the locks should really come down for the start at the capt table. If you guys have any suggestions I'm all ears. Thank you for coming out and supporting a great cause. Next year will be even better.
You better! LOL might just get some more reliable shuttle drivers or have some larger cruisers anchor out to hold the little boats like ours. that barge was only good enough to tie on and hold urself downriver. all in all i had a great time. Saw u takin pictures too bud. post them!
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Old 07-18-2011 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bleek
Sorry guys about the whole shuttle boat deal, next year we will work out something better. On another note I think it turned out great, for a first time. Next year you guys that started after the locks should really come down for the start at the capt table. If you guys have any suggestions I'm all ears. Thank you for coming out and supporting a great cause. Next year will be even better.
Bleek, I cant praise you and the other organizers enough for the event you put on. wish i had your # at the time because I know you would have never let that happen. Look'n back I wish my aggrivation did not allow me to leave and miss the chance to have a drink with everyone including some of the newcomers like Tuker & bdubs.
Altoghter it was a great event and cant wait for next year.
I'll be first in line to rally on another run!
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Old 07-18-2011 | 11:28 PM
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Fixxxer, Great running with you guys & girls! We'll have to get together sometime again. What you got to say about Plowtown's MAD Driving skills. Wow, ran like a madman in those waters!

Like you said, lets get in early next time...LOL

My wife got a couple runnin pics of you I'll have to get to you.
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Old 07-19-2011 | 12:37 AM
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Old 07-19-2011 | 12:45 AM
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Old 07-19-2011 | 07:15 AM
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Ha! Emily still had her hat on in that pic! must have been early in the day. She looked back on the way to clinton and the had fell victim to the water.
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Old 07-19-2011 | 09:26 AM
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Looks like fun, hope to join next year.
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Old 07-19-2011 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mreedy;
What you got to say about Plowtown's MAD Driving skills. Wow, ran like a madman in those waters!
Lol what can I say, I'm really talented at throttling a boat. I'd have loved to just picked a line and ran but with the rough water I was constantly having to find clean water to run in.
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Old 07-19-2011 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Plowtownmissile
Lol what can I say, I'm really talented at throttling a boat. I'd have loved to just picked a line and ran but with the rough water I was constantly having to find clean water to run in.
But you are slow at posting pics. Chop Chop LOL
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Old 07-21-2011 | 12:55 AM
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