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Yep, you're right Knot 4 Me, he's big,,, ha. ha.
It's nice to meet an honest man. :lolhit: |
Originally Posted by 253
(Post 3677372)
Yep, you're right Knot 4 Me, he's big,,, ha. ha.
It's nice to meet an honest man. :lolhit: |
Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me
(Post 3676602)
Let me ask and get back to you on the plans. Most of the past/present attendees are slipped on Dock 3 at the Marina. Historically everyone would leave the dock and idle around the no wake in the Marina by the gas dock by the breakwall or just past the breakwall. Once everyone is is grouped together the boats will take off towards the first stop. The "pace boat" if you will is a 33 Outlaw. Red/Yellow/Black graphics with nasty sounding Brad Smith power. I will verify but historically you will take off from the Marina and turn right (North) and head towards the Rt. 48 bridge which is the second bridge on the Eastern end of the lake. Under that bridge it is all no wake. The boats will all raft up and at that time everyone can introduce themselves and a basket with the cards and an envelope for the money will be passed around. You will pull however many of your first cards you want and put $20 in the envelope for each card. After a bit of time to BS and get aquainted you will untie and head off to the next stop which historically has been Houseboat Cove. This is the largest cove on the lake just to the North of the Marina where you took off. Again you will all raft off and the basket will be passed boat to boat to draw your second card. Obviously no money need be exchanged at this point since you already paid your $20/hand. From there you will take off and most likely run down towards the plant intake which is the furthest Northwestern part of the lake. Repeat, rinse, etc... :lolhit: Not sure if they will do a 4th stop as the lake isn't big and they try to give the bigger/faster boats as long of a stretch to run as they can. So you may draw 2 cards at the third stop. The final stop is at the Galley at the Marina which is the restaurant/bar. There you draw your final card, determine the high/low hand, money is passed out, and the winners buy a round for the group. That is how we have done it in the past. Here is a pic of the organizer...the big sexy guy in the Baja. :cartman: I will talk to him this weekend on his exact plans and will post any differences.
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Originally Posted by mreedy
(Post 3673411)
Quad cities will have a fun run July 13 & 14, instead of a poker run. still expect a big turnout.
hopefully I'll have a boat by then.. looks like a new Nordic owner will be boat'n at Clinton, I'll pass along the poker run info... |
Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me
(Post 3676436)
Saturday, May 19th. Departing from the front of the Marina breakwall at 11 A.M. If something happens to where the date or time has to change I will post it. For those planning to attend, please post what boat you have so I can give the organizer an idea of what boats to look and wait for before taking off.
Jeff Thanks |
There was a 38 Fountain in Houseboat Cove Sunday along with a 288 Sunny. Not sure if either boat is participating on the 19th.
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guys whats the closest hotel to the Clinton Lake Marina ?
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Look for hotels in the town of Clinton or the town of Leroy. Both will be about the. Same distance from the marina.
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I think there is a Days Inn in Farmer City which is close.
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Sunday we were out there in a 38 Fever w/ 725s...there was also a 42 Lightning with tripple 525SCs, I have never seen the 42 before and have no idea where he is from or why he was there....he was having trouble with the middle motor and it would not run! As far as the hotels go Le Roy will have the nicest one right off the interstate...the Days Inn in Farmer City have very limited parking and is much older.
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Originally Posted by onestrghtridaa
(Post 3682400)
Sunday we were out there in a 38 Fever w/ 725s...there was also a 42 Lightning with tripple 525SCs, I have never seen the 42 before and have no idea where he is from or why he was there....he was having trouble with the middle motor and it would not run! As far as the hotels go Le Roy will have the nicest one right off the interstate...the Days Inn in Farmer City have very limited parking and is much older.
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Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me
(Post 3682257)
There was a 38 Fountain in Houseboat Cove Sunday along with a 288 Sunny. Not sure if either boat is participating on the 19th.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...72785753_o.jpg Knot, thanks for the heads up on launching at Clinton Marina...nice facility. Meant to get ahold of you before we headed out, but it was kind of a last minute deal.
Originally Posted by onestrghtridaa
(Post 3682400)
Sunday we were out there in a 38 Fever w/ 725s...there was also a 42 Lightning with tripple 525SCs, I have never seen the 42 before and have no idea where he is from or why he was there....he was having trouble with the middle motor and it would not run!
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[QUOTE=Wasted Income;3682511]That was my 288, and my buddy Ryan's 42. He goes by "Precision" here on OSO.
Knot, thanks for the heads up on launching at Clinton Marina...nice facility. Meant to get ahold of you before we headed out, but it was kind of a last minute deal. spoke to Greg on the phone saturday sounds like a nice place & a bunch of good guys ... problems with there ramp ????? |
Originally Posted by catinaround
(Post 3682522)
spoke to Greg on the phone saturday sounds like a nice place & a bunch of good guys ... problems with there ramp ?????
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Originally Posted by Plowtownmissile
(Post 3673414)
That leaves me out on the Quad Cities fun run. Scheduled to work those days also.
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Originally Posted by Wasted Income
(Post 3682511)
That was my 288, and my buddy Ryan's 42. He goes by "Precision" here on OSO.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...72785753_o.jpg Knot, thanks for the heads up on launching at Clinton Marina...nice facility. Meant to get ahold of you before we headed out, but it was kind of a last minute deal. That US-1 sounded nasty. |
That was a nice looking lineup of boats.
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That US-1 is my dads boat...its pretty nasty...they are 725HP Ateco 540s...I hope to see you guys out there more often in that 288 and 42!
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Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me
(Post 3676436)
Saturday, May 19th. Departing from the front of the Marina breakwall at 11 A.M. If something happens to where the date or time has to change I will post it. For those planning to attend, please post what boat you have so I can give the organizer an idea of what boats to look and wait for before taking off. Again, I will be in Florida the date of the run so I am the gopher between OSO attendees and the organizer.
Jeff Thank you Skydog |
Located in Clinton,IL just south of bloomington. http://clintonlakemarina.com/
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i am going to try to make this run,i am wating for some parts that are backorderd,i have never been to clinton lake before,is there enough room to really streach it out.
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Update: The Galley at the Marina will not be open for buisness by May 19th so that will not be the last stop to see the hands and dispense the money. Sounds like they will try to do 5 stops on the water.
As in years past, not everyone that participates in the poker part of the run can physically attend the run (this year, I am one of those people). So, the organizer will be drawing cards for several people that have paid for their hands ahead of time that could not attend. I want you all to know this up front as to not think something shady is going on. I am flying out to Clearwater, FL this weekend and will not be online past Friday morning so anyone that wants an email addy or phone number for the organizer please let me know and I will PM you his information. Otherwise, have fun on the 19th and I will check back in with how things went on the 21st. Again, Saturday, May 19th, 11 A.M., in front of the Marina. First stop will be past the second bridge (Rt. 48) in the No Wake zone at the Eastern end of the lake. Additional stops will be determined at the first stop. Good luck everyone. Have fun and be safe. There are many narrow and congested areas on the lake so please take this into account when running from stop to stop. |
Originally Posted by mike tkach
(Post 3683332)
i am going to try to make this run,i am wating for some parts that are backorderd,i have never been to clinton lake before,is there enough room to really streach it out.
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There are a about three places to run the boats hard, its not a very big lake but we have a lot of fun on it and usually end up in the one cove to hang out, I hope that eliminator and the other fountain show up...the lake is really easy to get to and the Marina has a really nice ramp and lots of parking!
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Nice sure going to try and be there!! :) :) Sounds like my style of boating!
Skydog P.S. Might be in the middle of the big D so have to play day to day.. :( |
Skydog...big "D" or not, I expect to see you there, whats the worst that can happen...its not like its going to cause a divorce! jk, but I do expect to see ya there!
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:) :)
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Originally Posted by 253
(Post 3682563)
Plowtownmissile, are you going to KY. Lake run June 2, we will be there too, and the Clinton run, ,,Ky. Lake is great boating.
Unfortunately, I can't make the Clinton Lake run. I'm scheduled to cover that weekend at work. |
80 and sunny next Saturday, has anyone figured out for sure if they are coming down or not?
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Looks like it is going to be a great day for boating sunny and 86. Look foward to meeting new people and having a great day on the lake.
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Yes I agree, the weather looks great...I wonder how many people are going to actually show up...I know for sure there are 4 in our group which we are actually staying on the lake Friday night! I hope everyone who has talked about coming showes and I look forward to meeing all of you! We should have a great time!
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Is wasted income and his buddy with the 42 going to make it?
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We will be there with 2 Fountain's, mine & my friend's 29 Fever, the weather looks to be perfect,
is it correct that the restaurant/bar on the lake is closed. Thanks,, Mike |
Does the water patrol enforce any speed limit on Clinton, or do we all get speeding tickets
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No, speed limits are not enforced...however if you are driving too fast near other small boats they will call it wreckless driving...just use your head! The water partol there is really cool and doesnt seem to ever bother us unless someone is doing something really stupid, or there is 13 people in a 19' rinker...The weather couldnt look any better, and there is restaurant that is open, however they do not serve alcohol. Just make sure you use the Marina ramp, google clinton lake marina for directions!
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Sounds like a good time is about to happen,
Thanks |
Originally Posted by 253
(Post 3688989)
We will be there with 2 Fountain's, mine & my friend's 29 Fever, the weather looks to be perfect,
is it correct that the restaurant/bar on the lake is closed. Thanks,, Mike weather looks to be great |
No, there will be quite a few more then 4 boats.
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Originally Posted by onestrghtridaa
(Post 3688841)
Is wasted income and his buddy with the 42 going to make it?
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We don't need a slip, we'll both load out at end of the day.
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