Tickfaw 200
03-03-2010 | 04:05 PM
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If my memory is correct I think your crew kept us from hitting you at one of the last stops on the canal in the afternoon. My crew had jumped off to piss and get a card and left me hanging. I was in a red & white 42 Fountain. I rember being pissed how conjested, and windy it was, plus 75% of my crew got off at one stop. No fiberglass swapping but a little frustrating at the time. If it was you thanks for the help
03-03-2010 | 04:16 PM
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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.
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.
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03-03-2010 | 05:03 PM
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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.
This is going on May 1st.
No poker for us just to enjoy the river & party
03-03-2010 | 05:15 PM
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Look forward to meeting you!!
03-03-2010 | 05:30 PM
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I am not involved with the Charlie Memorial or the Royal Purple poker run - Most know that I have a website (www.gcoffshore.com) like rob (riverrat) and I think we were both trying to post information for the boating comunity so they can make plans in the upcoming months -
I will will stay out of this discussion in ref to - he said - she said - and stay with posting info i know in reference to what events are taking place and how to find out more about the event - I not trying to post who is right, wrong, when, where or etc -
I try to cover and participate in as many events as i can and post the pictures of them (sometimes even when i don't attend i still get pictures posted)
I'm hoping all works out well for all the events that will be taking place that weekend.
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I will will stay out of this discussion in ref to - he said - she said - and stay with posting info i know in reference to what events are taking place and how to find out more about the event - I not trying to post who is right, wrong, when, where or etc -
I try to cover and participate in as many events as i can and post the pictures of them (sometimes even when i don't attend i still get pictures posted)
I'm hoping all works out well for all the events that will be taking place that weekend.
[email protected]
03-03-2010 | 06:41 PM
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I am not involved with the Charlie Memorial or the Royal Purple poker run - Most know that I have a website (www.gcoffshore.com) like rob (riverrat) and I think we were both trying to post information for the boating comunity so they can make plans in the upcoming months -
I will will stay out of this discussion in ref to - he said - she said - and stay with posting info i know in reference to what events are taking place and how to find out more about the event - I not trying to post who is right, wrong, when, where or etc -
I try to cover and participate in as many events as i can and post the pictures of them (sometimes even when i don't attend i still get pictures posted)
I'm hoping all works out well for all the events that will be taking place that weekend.
[email protected]
I will will stay out of this discussion in ref to - he said - she said - and stay with posting info i know in reference to what events are taking place and how to find out more about the event - I not trying to post who is right, wrong, when, where or etc -
I try to cover and participate in as many events as i can and post the pictures of them (sometimes even when i don't attend i still get pictures posted)
I'm hoping all works out well for all the events that will be taking place that weekend.
[email protected]
Now, a few people know I had (have) a unique friendship with Crazy Charlie. I'm not taking away from the Tickfaw 200, but Craig does everything right with The Patriot Poker RUn. Organized, first class. Top notch. Very cool.
The Baton Rouge Boat Club hosts one of the first poker runs of the season and The Patriot is one of the last. I share Craig's feelings and don't want to get into a war of words and a lot of bad feelings. I have a party for my son, Jonathan, and got lots of grief for hosting an event at The Sandbar on Lake Maurepas. The same kind of stuff: Lake Bash people ready to kick my ass (although I never would have moved to their date and have ALWAYS supported both Lake Bash(s). {I think} we are past that now. I probably will not even do my JAM for Jonathan in 2010, or if I do, it will be of a more private nature.
Back on subject: we got Craig trying to spread the word about another poker run {doesn't even mention his}. That's Craig. Check him out at The Boat Show at The Superdome this weekend! The Patriot Poker Run, Saturday, Sept 25th. Cooler weather and a very big deal. Katrina kicked ass and wiped out a lot of places around Pontchartrain. Craig is doing his part to revitalize boating on "The BIG Pond.". My hat is off to him.
I NEVER heard Charlie say one bad thing about Craig or The Patriot Poker Run. I can't say the same about the other and the new May 1st bunch.
Again, please move the May 1st poker to another weekend, the weekend before or the weekend after. Would show some great taste and a lot of class. Also, look ahead: The Tickfaw 200 WILL BE BACK in 2011 on May 1st. Will have to change the date (again} then or have one hell of a confusing mess and lots of problems that no one needs.
A lot of hard feelings can / will go away. A poker run smack in the middle of a slow moving boat procession? Come on now, we can do better and we should.
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03-03-2010 | 07:04 PM
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People such as yourself, and those closest to Charlie will be in the boat procession and at the P.S. His family and close friends will be there. I STILL wish we could do something for all Charlie's biker friends. I hope they can find a way out there, too. Your heart is in the right place, dude, (the same for many others). Glad I know a lot of you, and those I don't, I look forward to meeting out on the water.
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03-18-2010 | 09:46 AM
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Get reeady for 2011
Quite sure everyone is aware The Tickfaw 200 will be back in 2011. {Always the first Saturday in May}. I am hearing a lot of love on this thread from people about Charlie and The 200. For that reason, I am inviting everyone to get on Charlile's email list, maintained by Ruby and at Blood River Landing. Even if you 'think' you are on it it, not a bad idea to re-send. Simply shoot an email to [email protected] with Tickfaw 200 in the subject line. (Confidential, Ruby is the only one that will ever see it). Next year will be very special and if you want to stay up to date and be the first to know what is planned (well in advance), this is the way. Going to post this on several other threads to get the word out and any help passing this on is appreciated.
They are busy, very busy, planning for 2011. It will be the best it can be (without Charlie, of course). We all know Charlie is a very difficult act for any of us to follow.....but they are doing their best. I wish I could tell you just some of what I am hearing, but it would only sound like "hype."
Get on that e-mail list, watch for Charlie's website (www.dundeeproductions.com) to start being updated, and mark it down on your calendar for 2011. Please tell others, too. Thanks, Rob
They are busy, very busy, planning for 2011. It will be the best it can be (without Charlie, of course). We all know Charlie is a very difficult act for any of us to follow.....but they are doing their best. I wish I could tell you just some of what I am hearing, but it would only sound like "hype."
Get on that e-mail list, watch for Charlie's website (www.dundeeproductions.com) to start being updated, and mark it down on your calendar for 2011. Please tell others, too. Thanks, Rob
03-18-2010 | 06:32 PM
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seems to me the logical thing to do is have rp on sat. and a liesurely memorial ride on sunday for charlie! That way sunday all boats in town and around can do both! Id rather party hard on sat. and slow cruise on sunday! really , i always thought early may was a little cool and always windy! Not sure why anyone would fight for that day, or month! just saying....
03-19-2010 | 07:51 AM
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seems to me the logical thing to do is have rp on sat. and a liesurely memorial ride on sunday for charlie! That way sunday all boats in town and around can do both! Id rather party hard on sat. and slow cruise on sunday! really , i always thought early may was a little cool and always windy! Not sure why anyone would fight for that day, or month! just saying....
Look, there are some raw feelings about the whole situation and that's just the way it is. Kinda like discussing religion or politics. Everyone has their viewpoint and you're not going to change anyone's mind at this point. Let's get through this year. Next year all will be right with the world again.
Let's have a safe and fun first weekend of May, no matter which event you choose to attend. Show our out of town guests a great time. See you guys on the water!
