Finally Made It Out!!
 

Finally, we got our boat wet with some Texas [salt] water.

Went out on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay yesterday for the first time and I don't know how I am feeling about salt water boating. Sure it was great and even thought the Bay was reported as "choppy" I'd sure hate to see it at "moderate chop" or higher, but with that being said it was FUN to run in waves that had a rhythm and rhyme unlike those waves in the "washing machine" they call LOTO.

Having salt spray on our lips and sunglasses was cool, but cleaning her,,, the boat that is up afterwards was not so much fun. The good news, there was hardly a scum line, the bad news is it seemed salt was everywhere. I ordered this last week and it should be here tomorrow, http://www.marine31.com/boat-foam-gun.html this should help speed up the clean up. I also followed a suggestion of a fellow OSO member and applied this product to our IMCO lower and it seems to work perfectly http://www.sharkhide.com/mpinfo.html

Looking forward to meeting some of you out on the water real soon.

Yes it can a little salty at times. Hope to be out in a week or 2.We have a pressure washer at the boat to knock the salt off. Works great.If you want to join Topps I can get you setup.Having a fun run May 10.

Glad you made it out! We are going to try and get out Saturday afternoon. Give me a call/text if you can make it out!!

T-RAV, Going try to get out soon.Maybe this coming weekend.If you want talk about joining TOPPS club let me know. We have a fun run coming up May 10

When is the next TOPPS meeting? I looked at on the site's calendar but didn't see meetings. I have my application in, did I have to attend the meeting to become a member? They sent me an email but I had something going on already.

Where do the fun runs usually go?

Next meeting is May 9th. Yes you have to attend.May 10th we have a fun run up to my brother-in-laws house. We are meeting at the turtle club at 11.00am and leave about noon.Me and my brother in law will meet everyone there. I will be in Visual Contact and he will be in Just Say No

We talked about joining this year, but something has come up that will affect our boating a bit and we decided it would be best to wait until next year.

I know what you mean about the salt water. A couple of weeks prior to you I took mine out for the first time in the salt. The wind was steady 15 - 20kts. Very choppy. We hit the bay, the splash was covering the boat, one wave almost came over the bow and I turned it around. All I could think about was "my baby is getting covered in salt".

Anyway, looking forward to doing it again for TOC.

We are going to head up your way one of these weekends to check out Lake Conroe. I need to get something made for our trailer to keep the boat from sliding forward before heading that way.

I'm going out this Saturday for a little while in the morning if anyone is headed out?

Let me know when you do drive up. Maybe the wife and I can meet up with ya'll. The lake is only about 7" low right now. Hasn't been this full for a few years. You shouldn't have any problem docking up anywhere.

I'm out of town now and not due back until the 29th. I'll have most of June off and planning to be on the water almost every day. The season is here!

I could only wish. Hope the weather is nice for you.

I am not sure about this weekend, but if something changes I will let you know. We will have to hook up in the future.

I would be interested in joining TOPPS.

Big Block, That's great.We have 8 or 10 members already.Are going to run the poker run on memorial weekend?If you are going, we talk about joining Topps.

I just joined and there are a lot of nice people that are members and part of group, there is also going to be TOPPS Poker Run June 6th and 7th.

If you're interested in joining, make sure you have a Boater Safety Card.

Is this run on Clear Lake? Must you attend both dates for the run? I have a daughter graduating on the 6th so that day is a no no.

Also, for those of us that don't do Facebook, where can we get poker run and meeting info?

Website toppsclearlake.com. The calcutta is on friday nite and the poker run is on saturday. I don't think you have to be at the calcutta on friday.Go to the website for info and you can email our president for questions.

Got it. Thanks. Website is updated with info. Very helpful.

Just need to clear it with my 'better-half'.

Cool new poker run in Clear Lake Memorial Day weekend. Google "thunder on the bay poker run clear lake" Ya'll come!

We will be there!

Can someone let Daryl know I've sent an email to him with questions for the TOPPS Poker Run? The form for guest members will not open on the web site. I've tried to call and leave a voice mail but his mail box is full.

I can get the wife to mail all the required forms in time if I can get exempted from the 7day early entry for guests. Just need to know if we're too late for entry or not.

Thanks,
Brady

Ooops. Never mind. Forget the above.

Just talked to someone and they are going see about guest membership form.Are a member of TOPPS lake conroe?If you are you can run our poker run with no problem.
I will stay in touch
Tim

No, not a member. The wife and I just want to make a run for the experience. We don't know what to expect. My prob is my work rotation schedule.

We spend enough time on Lake Conroe. Went to Clear Lake last month and really enjoyed the scene. It would be nice to get away from Conroe and go elsewhere for a change. However, it's good to see you guys posting upcoming events and your web site is updated so I can look ahead at the schedule.

I'm almost set for the Outlaw Challenge. We're looking forward to that one for sure. Hopefully meet some of you.

Brady

Looks like we will be meeting some of ya'll, and seeing old friends again, Tim (36baja)! We will be crewing with Roper on his 40 OL (Fortysomething) for the TOPPS Poker Run as Tom has joined TOPPS this year. Will be staying at the Hilton that Friday and Saturday. Also, we will be down in the area this Friday (Memorial Weekend) as we have a room at South Shore on Friday and Saturday. Will be going by car to Riverside Marina off of I-10 to meet up with friends and jump on their boat and go play on the river all day Saturday then be back in the Clear Lake area Saturday evening.

Firehill,We are doing Tammy's poker this weekend.Be at Clear lake Saturday and come home Monday.Maybe we get together. We will be at the outlaw challenge

I think we will be hanging at the Pool/Bar at South Shore on Sunday. Not sure if staying that night or heading home. Will send ya a text and try to hook up.

Rick, think I saw your name on the TOPPS member list so will meet ya at the poker run on the 6th.