OSS Pickwick Challenge 2006
 

Who's going over to pickwick May 5-6?

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MZEZ:
A large group of MCPA/OSO members went last year, and from what I remember :drink: .............we all had a great time. Nice to have some major league offshore racing here in
TN. I'm sure we'll bring a large contingent again this year.
Freddy T's, across the street from Pier 57 was a blast too!
Here's a few pics from the '05 race.
Steve

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a few more..........

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A group from Paducah will be there, maybe meet up with a group there and travel together. I suspect 5 boats or more.

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Can we find a different marina? I would like to just stay on the boat this year. The cabin was nice but.............

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Rob,
Other than being stuck "outside" (I prefer covered slips), I thought it was OK. May weather can be stormy.
Maybe we should make reservations earlier. What do you have in mind? If they just have "large"
slips available, we can split them, like we do at Center Hill.
I thought the cabin was nice too. Did Butch and I snore too much for you? He is a terrible influence :drink: :rolleyes: on me. As long as we were there (3 days?), it sure was nice to take a hot shower.....
Steve

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I was the one snoring. I think I ran you and Butch out of the loft. Or maybe you guys just had too much to drink to swagger up the stairs?

The house was nice and slips are very limited there, covered or uncovered. I'm up for renting a house but maybe look around for another place closer to another marina is all. There is no way we can find enough covered slips together for everyone to stay at the same place.

ROAD TRIP!

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I thought I saw you guy's at Grand Harbor last year? Tracey & I stayed on the Boat there last year, we shared a slip with two other boats, also you get a free breakfast if you rent a slip and use of the showers thats on the first floor of the main bldg.
Rob, since your a single man now, you should spring for a couple of the 3 bedrooms for everyone to crash in!!!!!

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We got ripped off at the marina. They did not tell us about the shower and free breakfast! Now they owe me!

They did not have any covered slips left either. I guess we need to start planning now.

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I got one today!

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Ok, so I gather you all had a pretty decent time last year and would be up to the challenge of inducting more folks into the race patrol ranks,,,,,although improving on greatness is a difficult task I know from personal experience that you are up to it!!

( Have you figured out who I am yet? ) :evilb:

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I remember you MZEZ because you're from Texas. Are you the Husband or Wife? If we work the race will you get (guarantee) us covered slips for everyone? That is a looooooong haul for us, one even lost a transmission on the trip. Mine is going out but will be replaced by then. Anyway, working the race was an experience, the pay sucks, but the view is reeeeaaaallllllyyyyy good!

MZEZ, please contact MCPA's President Tim Baldwin at [email protected] for making any arrangements. He should be your only contact. I just make comments so never mind me but if OSS would like to make a generous monetary donation to our club this time I'm sure Tim could let you know a decent starting amount.

Mitch, did you reserve at Grand Harbor again?

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Mitch, how far is Pickwick for us?

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Yes I did. We will "plug in" and stay on the Boat again.

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The best I remember its around an Hour and 1/2 from Murray,, probably a little longer for you. You can check a map, but you'd probably want to go to Fulton then catch Hwy. 22 in Martin. If OSS does this year, like they did last year you can buy a Race pkg that will get you in to all the events. The Fri. night party at Freddie T's was awesome!!! Beautiful single women everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!! not that I noticed of Course, but thats what I was told :rolleyes: :cool: :drink: :D

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It's your"cruise director" Miss Karen. I am the patrol coordinator again this year.(med, Patrol, turn, course set and pace) I should be officially in touch next week via the pickwick patrol e amil group from last year. Of course that will grow as the OSS entries have. It looks to be a banner year for SVL. I will take this unofficial moment to remind the "race patrol virgins"(a designation developed by your contingent) that when you work the race you don't have to buy a "race pkg to get you into the events" because you get the all access passes, an uncovered slip and a few other goodies.

I was just checking to see if you all were still of a mind to come over and play. I'll be in touch very soon.

Karen

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You going? I'm off that weekend. Might see if some of the other guys wanna go.

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yeah were going, Randy Travis sd he's going as well, several of the Illanoise guys going too.

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I'm down if you talk to anyone else. Talked to Lori about it last night and she's interested too. Count me in.

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There are several places in the area to stay, but Grand Harbor is VERY nice!! Where ever you decide to stay, I'd be calling and getting a room TODAY!!
gRAND hARBOR 888-689-5551

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Heres an inside scoop,,,, Pickwick will be the 2006 OSS season kickoff. Destin will not happen in April, spring break seems to have things too tied up.

All eyes will be on ya'll!!

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If you are looking for a place to stay go to
Pickwickcabinrentals.com

We rented from them last year and had a great time as well as rented one again this year. We actually have some room in the cabin if anyone is interested!

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May 5th is just around the corner. This year is going to be even bigger. Call me if I can help any of you with information or reservations.

Frankie
Pier 57
731-689-4000

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Sup Frankie,,

I think I met you last year,, you were looking or giving a ride back to the shop from grand Harbor,,,, my question??

Is THERE GOING TO BE A PARTY A FREDDIE T"S AGAIN THIS YEAR?????? :drink: :D :evilb: :drink:

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Hey Al Bundy you gonna make us some reservations????Are there any good cabins close to landing state park??

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Hi Guys:
Just got back from Pickwick. Looks like everyone there is getting ready for another big event.
Here's what I found out while I was there.................
The State Park is sold out.
The Hampton (stayed there, nice hotel) has a FEW rooms. You will need to go through the lovely Ms Tanya Irwin, Race Director to get one of these (731-689-4000). Tanya also sent me patrol boat forms that I will be forwarding to Tim for anyone wanting to do this. Looks like a good front row seat for your trouble.
There are a FEW open slips at Grand Harbor Marina. Contact Jason Ferguson, dock master to get one (888-689-5551). The cost is the same as last year, $1 per foot per day.
The only condos (2) left at Grand Harbor were expensive, and had a 5 night minimum, so I passed.
There are several cabins still available. I got one of the four 2 bedroom/2 bath cabins near the "lodge" we rented last year. These look pretty nice (were being painted while I was there), are on the road to Grand Harbor, and have plenty of flat parking if you can't get a slip.
Cost was $150 per night, with a 3 night minimum. Total cost with taxes, etc was $530. I guess I'll go down Thursday this year, since I had to take the extra night.
If you are interested in a cabin, contact Linda @ Pickwick Lake Vacation Rentals 800-848-8177/877-742-9425.
If things get tight in Pickwick, you can also stay nearby on the other side of the lake/dam in Savannah, TN. There are several hotels there too.
Thanks for the information Frankie, Tanya, and Linda.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the races!
Regards,
Steve
PS more info @ www.pickwickchallenge.com

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For those interested in Pickwick, the West KY Club has a line on acomidations.... below is the post on the WKYPA discussion area....



Here is the deal guys, for the Pickwick/OSS races, I have TWO houses reserved, both have docks, both are 4 bedroom, nicely equipped. If you want to go and stay the weekend and want to stay here, SAY SO NOW. By the end of the week I must commit or demit on the second house, the first four bedrooms are taken. I do not expect the other house to be available long.

We will be "assistants" for the races, this gets us about $1,000 in free stuff per couple, things like race party passes, best spots on the water, and the like. The houses are close to the race track and the big hotel there so we should be close to the night life.

We start on Thursday night (there is a 3 night minimum), head home Sunday. If you want to just come for a day trip then figure on pitching in $100 for the folks who paid to set up base camp.

The houses are ~1 mile apart by road, very close by water.

I figure $800 per couple for the three day weekend, includes gas, food, drink and all that stuff. This is just my estimate of what people will spend.

If you are going let me know, the places are renting fast and I had to pull a favor to get the reservations held without payment till next week, after that the rooms will be booked.

Questions or comments send a note here or to [email protected].

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Most likley cannot get Thursday off with month-end close and all, but prob. could get Friday. Would love to saty with you all if possible. Let me know. Saving my pennies.
Ken

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Ken,
I didn't know if this was for me or Dean. My extra bedroom is taken already. Sorry.
Steve

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I spoke with Karen from OSS today, she and I have spoken several times, she said there would be a party at Freddie's Friday, something Saturday, Pier 57 is putting on a poker run on Saturday as well.

FYI - to everyone, to be a race assist boat there are some basic requirements, nothing major, but you gotta do a form, send me an e-mail link and I will pass it on, I think Tim has one too. Each assist boat gets 4 passes and 2 shirts, and she is trying to get OSS race teams to "adopt" one assist boat, that will be cool, probably get free shirts and some cool stuff.

Since the TX race is canceled due to that being spring break this will be opening night, should be an intense weekend.

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:D :D Who fired that shot????

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That's Buddy Love, aka our local disco king, who's using MY material. I am a wholesale sales representative/distributor for Eastland Shoe Corp. And even though I often get to sell a thousand pairs at a time to my accounts (Shoe Sensation, Goody's, Underground Station, Rack Room, Shoe Show, Off Broadway, and lots of independents, etc.), I always tell people I'm Al Bundy when they ask what I do. Actually, I did work my way up the ladder, and sold shoes "on the floor" like old Al when I was going to college. Some people in our industry think the show was stupid, and projects "negative stereotypes" :rolleyes: ............I think it was funny as hell.
Women LOVE shoes :D (ask any of them), and a lot of them wear short skirts when they're getting waited on :D ...........
Buddy, I have you fixed up in a room with your namesake brother Bud, or you can sleep with Peg :p ...........................
Kelly is sleeping in daddy's room ;) .................
Steve

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For anyone that is interested, Jonathan from Adrenaline Powerboats and I rented "Little Corky's" from Pickwick Lake Cabins. We have room and the cabin is supposed to be very nice and located behind Pier 57 on the way to Grand Harbor. There is a big dock at the cabin with good deep water access so plan on leaving the boats in the water. I was at Pickwick and Pier 57 last weekend and fired the boat up on Saturday for the 1st run of the year!

When is the next meeting? I am finally in Nashville and need to meet the group. Thanks,

Scott

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If your wifes closet looks like our's,,, I'd say womens shoes are a GOLD MINE!!!! :drink: :drink:

I'm told at least once a month, that I look like Al Bundy. I thought maybe the comment was directed at me. :D :evilb:

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Mama tryed,
That's OK, Al was a funny bastard. I hope they don't call your wife Peg ...................
Steve

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Greetings,
I have emailed the 2006 volunteer pack and information sheets to most of you from last year and if you email me your address I will make sure you get the information asap. I am urging you all to respond as soon as possible so I can get credentials and shirts taken care of. A few of you have already returned the information.
In speaking with Tim, Dean and a few others I know this will be a great event. I will try to keep you as up to date as possible. I hope the phone numbers for the realtors helped a little.

This year promises to be even better with more boats racing. Make sure you bring plenty of film!! As always please feel free to email or call if you have any questions.

Karen Patterson
OSS Race Control
[email protected]

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www.pickwickchallenge.com Check every day or so for updates.

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[QUOTE=Steve Zuckerman]Women LOVE shoes :D (ask any of them), and a lot of them wear short skirts when they're getting waited on :D ...........

Is that a Stiletto heel in your pocket or are you just happy to wait on me? If you're happy to wait on me, you better have that in a size 10, DOH!

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[QUOTE=Liquidsation]The stories I could tell............but this is a public forum :rolleyes: ..........................
Steve

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Steve,
Not to get off the subject.. Do you know Tom Kenner in Ill.?
I know this is way off in left field, but he has a 2003 28' heat for sale that I'm interested in. It's on the Nordic website. It's the yellow boat on the left side of owner's pics. Just like your opinion on the 28. Thanks
Ken