Its seams alot aboaut image and ego. If you whant to donate $ for chariiety champ quality axccepts doniations evary day of the year, send th'em a checx and leave some spotz open for new blud. Some peoepl prefer not to be in the company of humans who write checxs to get everything done. $ don't buy you respext

All from people who have never even been :rolleyes:

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Ask Cohen if it's all about ego...

Knowing many of these people, they write plenty of checks directly. This is far from the limit of thier charitable giving - of either thier time or money.

Nothing wrong with using a boating event to socialize and support the charity.

And thank you for all the years helping, and helping me fill the Marshall Spots. Just one of the many things that people do not see or have any Idea of the manpower needed to put this event on!

Once the ice melts and people start getting their boats out, I will start putting the Marshal Boat list together again.

So do you loose you mind when you cant get a ticket to a sold out Kid Rock show in detroit? or cant get a table at a popular restaurant who's reservations are booked out for months.You fix sleds in the winter, if you get to be known as one of the worlds top 3 sled fixers, and you are booked beyond solid straight through next fall, how would you feel about some guy badmouthing you because you wont imediately take his sled infront of everybody else?

I like the idea of giving kids rides and we wanted to sign up for all that as well. Our plan is doing so at the poker runs were are attending if that option is offered. Also I would like to find anything that does charity for animals that involves using the boat at poker run events or whatever sportboat related. If I ever could pay my bills only I would drop out of the marine industry to help with kids and animals in need as full involvement. I am not rich by no means so I still have work daily but try to do a fair share almost daily.

Quick detour - KID ROCK SUCKS - Carry on ...

The point was he sells out Detroit shows in a matter of minutes...... Lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMKfIXdxh-U

detour number 3 --- how can you not like this and the great vocals jeez I could not last 2 mins in that crowd - one is way to many dudes and 2 - the out of control white men can not dance nor jump.

Had a great time last year. Already booked the trip again this year. Can't wait!

At about 4:12, a gal w a nice pair hang'n out!!!!!:ernaehrung004::ernaehrung004:

I know and was waiting for that comment. A lot of his concerts has girls with no shirts and or flashing their tata's

I have seen him twice at Boyne Mountain Ski Resort in the summer years ago!! Good shows but people watch'n on the ski hill as the stage is at the bottom was as good as the concert!!!:food-smiley-007:

BUP, I was launching my single engine boat at the ramp by the host marina to join with the others on the lunch run, there were guys at the dock offering help and talking about the boat no differently than if it were a 50' cat with 1550's. Point is, we were not participants in the run but volunteers and we had a great time and hung out with and made a bunch of new friends. Never once did I feel like I had to qualify or measure up to any standard to "belong". I promise that you would be welcomed by the whole community and would have a great time. If you have never seen the northern Michigan waters and surroundings, well that is just a bonus!

The only thing you need to do is to introduce yourself if (when) you go and I promise to meet for a beer at the White Elephant the next time I am in Ft Worth!:ernaehrung004:

100% agreed. Many years back when I had my Baja. I was talking with a guy for probably an hour or longer at a local restaurant on the water. Never once spoke of his boat but asked about mine and just made me feel welcomed. He hopped in his skater and I left in my Baja. (Which I don't knock, it got me in the door and I'll never look down on them or any other brand). It's about the hobby and passion.

My advice, do what you love. Meet some new people. You'll be surprised how snobbish some of the "Dick swingers" aren't. Greatest group of friends I have are all boaters. Some guys who make over 100x more a year than I do. Doesn't matter and never has.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at BT!

I like this thread no one hates me yet maybe cause I posted some tata's - just had to throw that out there.

Anyways my post was not referring to who has more money than whom - see I worked on and currently still have some very wealthy customers, its kind of a bit funny as they can be big shots in other areas of life but when it comes to their boats --- they seem to be on the same average level scale as me cause I work on their boats and or their kids boats that they are in dire need for help.

Doctors especially are this way . Funny as it seems having an upper hand with them when they find out or already know I am marine industry. Doctors love their boats and sailboats and golf. Its funny how when your at their office the topic of conversation changes to all about boats and not health care. They will have a mile long appointments waiting to be seen and yet they sit with me asking a million questions about their boats for very long periods of time. I can fit in no matter the persons income or fame, rich or poor does not matter to me.

A lot of pro sport figures in the area owned boats at one time. Talk about a profession who possible should take up golf instead of boating. One story comes to mide of the many. I had a big name Pro football player here years ago who bought brand new Cobalt boat - calls me up in Feb and says his agent told him that boats need to be winterized and he as an owner had no idea, so he had a million questions. I traveled to his house in Dallas - huge place - boat is in the back in a another nice building but with no heat. The temps are way below freezing for close to a week during this timeframe.

He asks me what I think about his boat - not winterizing it, how could that cause any damage ?, I told him of course it can damage the boat and the engine - Lets take a look and I will show you. I already knew what the outcome was going to be, cause the weather was in the low teens for close to a full week.

So we both climb into his boat, I open up the engine hatch - I then pull the side water drain plugs out on the mercruiser engines (Twins) - no water comes out period - He looks at me like oh that is a good sign. I then jam a long blade screw driver up into the water drain holes on the side of the blocks ( like a ice pick) it was solid ice - ok we are done too late my friend I told him . I will never forget the look on his face - Like someone died in his family look. I guess it made him feel real stupid or something. Funny part about it was I never heard form him again - (big name in pro football) Nor did I asked him for his autograph - probability he was more mad at that, in which made him more puzzled as well for not asking for his autograph. His boat was less than a year old and had 6 hours on it. True story, Still to this day , will never forget that look on his face in person . It think it brought him to reality in life - that yes he could do wrong.

Ah, yes, that was before his head got so big! Devil Without A Cause is a great album that will withstand the test of time. Everything else ... . Carry on. :)

My boat is too small for most poker runs. I was invited to join a group leaving Brown's Bar to the next card stop.When all the bigger boats planed out I was in a dangerous mess of big wakes which I had to try to hold a straight line in. I just shut it down because it wasn't safe.

My first exposure to Camp Quality was several years ago at Park of the Pines (a church camp) in town. I gave children rides with my fathers Antique Car Club. I was blown away when a small child got in the car with IV drip hooked up. Doctors and nurses donate their time to give the children with cancer 24 hr care. They try to give these kids a break from their sickness and have some fun.
Challenge Mt. was originally called Walloon Hills, it was owned by Boyne Mountain. It was given to Challenge Mt. from Everett Kircher. They work with children with mental and physical handicaps. They give the children year round activities to enjoy life and have fun.
I started with Boyne Thunder on its second year. Me and my crew started as a Marshall Boat on Beaver Island for several years and would give kids from Camp Quality rides on Friday like Tracy does. Registration is a very tough egg to crack. I try to stay out of it and stick to my duties. This Poker Run is ran by one city employee with a all volunteer work force. These people might be able to write a check to any charity they want, but we are very blessed to have a beautiful area and a successful Poker Run to get these people to donate to our local charities.

Right on Bubba!!!!

And I'm just sitting here wondering where in the hell he learned how to spell.

Bud light???

And rum...

There will be plenty of Bud Light and Rum at slip # 62 this year!!!

The past few years we've been the Marshall boat midway on the first leg. Talk about a rush ! You're sitting there waiting knowing the boats have left Char. but where are they ? Then you see the plane of helicopter first and then motion on the horizon. and suddenly they're passing real fast and you say to yourself yes we're out of there way ! That first leg the boat are in 3 or 4 waves spread out since there is so much water to run on. We wave, they wave and there past us. Fire up and run across to the tip of the Mission Penninsula and catch them on the second leg from Elk Rapids and get the show again.
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Detroit schools.

Hey hey. We b dooen grate on ''tis side of tha state. Don u b nocking Detroit. :)

see you guys there. might need to borrow some motors but ill be there. anyone that supplies power gets 2 free seats... :readinghelp:

I am in, even though the registration did not like my credit card of choice :p

State of Michigan Bridge card has strict limitations on its use.

Ha, ouch!!!!:cartman:

Hey Rob, We did it 4 years in a row.Last year like 2015 the darn computer made things difficult. I was able to get the 99th spot. But decided not to keep it after watching for weeks to see if we got a slip. They did refund all but 100.00 dollars. More than fair.This is great for the Camp and the kids.it raises alot of money.But for the normal guy it will be harder and harder as years go. The big guns step up and buy the slips. I'm not complaining we had four great years,and wish the best for all.

Not sure where that came from, pretty sure I am one that funds those cards, however after owning this boat I may apply for one.

This is such a great event - gets better every year.
Have been up a few times as a spectator - I'm planning on coming up again this year (solo) - do you need any volunteers to help out? I'd definitely be interested.

Then why would you want to go if you do not like the people at the event ???

Everybody is too quiet. BT is only two weeks away!

Am stoked about the opportunity to volunteer and help out with this great event - which, admittedly, will be much easier for me since the wife is not inclined to come along this year. :D Have enjoyed our 3 previous trips as spectators in '08, '11 and '15 ... but really excited about a chance to pitch in and help a little. Like everyone says, anyone who has actually BEEN to this event knows how awesome it is - truly 1st class and the people / venues are absolutely wonderful.

Came across these from 2011...

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TTT...Should be an awesome week! Who's coming up?

We're coming up mid-week. I wasn't sure I'd get the time off work but managed it.

As usual, we're not going to run in it but always love the Friday night street show and seeing the boats. And, we're always happy to kick some extra $$$ into the local economy since Boyne seems to be a great host town!