I have attended the Tickfaw 200 the last two years and really enjoyed Charlie's runs and antics. We were looking forward to coming this year and are disappointed but understand why it has been canceled.

I am truly confused as to why there would be be another run the same day as they are honoring Charlie. This seems conflicting and for someone who would have to travel quite a distance, and is causing me to consider not attending this year. While I appreciate what Charlie did, it would seem uncomfortable participating in a poker run while the procession to honor Charlie is going on.

you feel as many of us here feel...I don't know all the details on why this has happened..I don't think the other PR people have given a reason as to why they would pick this date knowing full well that this has always been, as far back as I can remember, the Tickfaw 200 dates and fully aware that in 2011 the 200 will be back and especially that some kind of event would take place until next year. I wish they would chime in here and give us some insight...... it may smooth some ill feeling that I know exist out here and apparently out your way as well...just my .02

I'm was sure you would remember!!!

[QUOTE=LAriverratt;3058171]you feel as many of us here feel...I don't know all the details on why this has happened..I don't think the other PR people have given a reason as to why they would pick this date knowing full well that this has always been, as far back as I can remember, the Tickfaw 200 dates and fully aware that in 2011 the 200 will be back and especially that some kind of event would take place until next year. I wish they would chime in here and give us some insight...... it may smooth some ill feeling that I know exist out here and apparently out your way as

there public realtions dep. is not doing there job on this at all!

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From what i know - both Steve with Royal Purple and I (Patriot Poker Run) were contacted by a few people suggesting putting on a run for that day since so many were planning on coming in town. I know since last year Steve was planning on moving his (Royal Purple)date up a few weeks anyway so he contacted the stops to make the arrangements for that date for this year. When Prop Stop announced they were putting on a poker run on that same day he called to find out if the stops had been double booked. I think after Prop Stop found out he had plans on doing his run on that date is when they changed their date to Memorial Weekend. After all arrangements have been made then a memorial parade (procession) was announced for that weekend. It is pretty difficult once you have the ball rolling to make changes on an event like a poker run.
I think Steve changed his date in order to fill a void (at the time nothing was planned) I am sure the participants plan to honor charlie in a procession and then continue on to a poker run like has been done for years. I believe Steve started putting on the Royal Purple one year after Charlie started the Tickfaw 200. Both contributing to good causes.

thanks for filling us in. I can see how things got jumbled up and we all want whats best for everyone down on the river that's for sure. i still remember the weekends when you had to weave your way through the boats at The Prop Stop, lets all hope those days return and I hope you guys have a great turn out for your Poker Runs.

Well well guys.
Steve called us at Blood river Landing some weeks ago & talked to me (Ruby).
I did ask why Charlie's date after all these years.I'll tell you what I feel he's just running on Charlie tail for a number of reason,and the big reason is the money.
I ever asked if next year we could work out something for us to have the first weekend of May back.So far I have not heard a word from him again.
Again I not happy it but it is what is .
We'll be back 2011.
But hoping to see a lot you come out on May 1st. for our ride & to party at the prop stop.They have a lot going on that day.
Thanks for begin Charlie friends.
Ruby

Craig, I don't know you all that well, but the little correspondenses we have had, has all been good. I like what you do. Respectfully, I do not agree with a lot of what you said. I got chewed up pretty good about a recent post and decided I should just hang out on my site, on my forum, with my friends. {which I intend to do....and many will appreciate}. I am only going to say this once: Charlie wouldn't want a poker run moving to May 1st. Those putting on a poker run on May 1st, had they asked those Charlie left to run things, would know that they would not approve. Therefore, moving to this date was simply to exploit what Charlie built. It is as simple as that. To do it under the guise that this year this particular poker run to strive to improve {never did that before} is just smoke and mirrors. Last I checked, the Royal Purple STILL had not even updated their website {less that two months out}. They could still change their date and they should. If they did, I'd be first in line to support the Royal Purple AND I think they would be showing a lot of class doing so.

I ask all that know me and my fellow "River Rat Friends" to support the boat processions in Charlie's Memory on May 1st and May 2nd. It's for Charlie and it should be AWESOME. ...and remember do what Charlie used to say, "Be Boat Safe." Support the places that Charlie liked to vist on the water, too. If you knew Charlie, you know which places I am talking about.

I was under the impression from craig@GOffshore post that this years royal purple was a one year deal...is it??? I got the impression that it was to have a poker run for everyone to go on and a weekend to have a party in charlies honer?? If not HMMMM.... so can anyone clear that one up for me??? I can't imagine someone wanting that date...It has always been the tickfaw 200 as it always should. There are plenty of other weekends in this neck of the woods to hold other runs.