Some More Dam Run Picts

[DryHeatOnly]

Here's a few more picts from the Dam Run to Hoover. As you probably heard...it was awesome.
A couple shots waiting to get started...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519AlmostReady.jpg
Edmond's friends and hd...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519EdmondsFriends-med.jpg
Our host hd&boatrider and Force26...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519HD_F26.jpg
Edmond and crew...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519Edmond.jpg

[DryHeatOnly]

On the water...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519OnTheRun.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519OnTheRun2.jpg
Quality Time and his 30' Sunsation...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519QTime.jpg
DECKKAT and crew...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519Deckkat2.jpg

[XtrmWakeborder]

nice pics, looks like it was fun

[dicudmore]

hell yes look at that glassy water :D
glad you all had a great run...
Lets do it again

[DryHeatOnly]

Frenchie and Force26...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519Frenchie_Force26.jpg
UltraOC (fast) and HD...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519UltraOC.jpg
NoDigg and his boat full 'o sausage...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519NoDigg.jpg
Edmond on the water...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519Edmond2.jpg

[WILD LAVEY]

nice pix, how was the water level up there?

[DryHeatOnly]

a little roost...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519Roost.jpg
In the gorge...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519InTheGorge.jpg
A little break with hd & Nodigg...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519HD_NoDigg.jpg
Big COLA and his wife...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519Cola.jpg

[DryHeatOnly]

Creepin' up to the dam...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519NearTheDam.jpg
A big picture of a big dam!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519Picture_107.jpg

[dicudmore]

great pics DHO...
FORCE26's boat is "aired out" a little bit....
nice nice nice

[DryHeatOnly]

Gettin' ready to head back downstream...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519FloatinBack.jpg
Al shot of Frenchie's boat (gotta love those Shockwaves ;) )
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519Frenchie.jpg
...and finally a shot of my copilot :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519MyCoPilot.jpg

[dicudmore]

awesome :D

[Garrddogg]

DHO those are some bitchen pictures:D
thanks for postin them..:D

[XtrmWakeborder]

my favorite pic....def the co-pilot

[DryHeatOnly]

Thanks guys. Like we've been ranting all day, it was a sweet trip. Can you imagine if we had 30+ boats up there for the Dam Run II ?????
The water level looked to be high. I didn't notice a waterline. You have to watch for rocks the last 1/4 mile or so. Other than that, no problems. Just as we were leaving the dam area, the current picked up as they let water out.

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by XtrmWakeborder
my favorite pic....def the co-pilot
Me too ;)

[Kilrtoy]

Sweet pics......
Thanks for sharing
Cqan we see more of the Co-Pilot

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by Kilrtoy
Sweet pics......
Thanks for sharing
Cqan we see more of the Co-Pilot
Ok...this is the wifey after jumping into the water just below the dam. It was freakin' cold water (I only stuck my toe in and almost lost it!!!). BTW - Force26 also jumped in but I didn't get a shot.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519ColdWater.jpg
Her Vogue shot.... :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519Vogue.jpg

[Garrddogg]

I'll tell ya what I am sure glad I wasnt nekid jumpin in , that water was COLD!:eek:

[hava life]

This is Mrs. Hava-life with her commentary for DHO!! Next time you do this run, we are there without a doubt Sam! What a blast and the scenery is there for the gettin and that is the stuff I live for. Heck Topock Gorge is as good as Hawaii for me and that is the first tourist attraction we take our guests too. In fact, my future burial site:-) Hey -- look for us this weekend because I want to introduce Mr. Hava life to you -- you two are so alike in your passion for boating, it's all over your face DHO.(by the way I like that acronym, I always tell people when they whine about the heat here, "but it's a dry heat" and truly that makes a difference. Look for us Saturday - Monday and our taxi looks like this:
http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/thumbsrc?pictid={96A12396-6B0A-4CC5-A93F-25561C93B74C}&guid={9DAAE954-1AD1-49FB-8661-;) ;) ;)

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by hava life
This is Mrs. Hava-life with her commentary for DHO!! Next time you do this run, we are there without a doubt Sam! What a blast and the scenery is there for the gettin and that is the stuff I live for. Heck Topock Gorge is as good as Hawaii for me and that is the first tourist attraction we take our guests too. In fact, my future burial site:-) Hey -- look for us this weekend because I want to introduce Mr. Hava life to you -- you two are so alike in your passion for boating, it's all over your face DHO.(by the way I like that acronym, I always tell people when they whine about the heat here, "but it's a dry heat" and truly that makes a difference. Look for us Saturday - Monday and our taxi looks like this:
http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/thumbsrc?pictid={96A12396-6B0A-4CC5-A93F-25561C93B74C}&guid={9DAAE954-1AD1-49FB-8661-;) ;) ;)
Well, thanks Mrs. Hava-life. We'd definetely like to have you join us on the next dam run. I'll look forward to meeting up with you two this weekend. :cool: :cool:

[hd&boatrider]

Nice pics and thanks for posting them.

[FRENCHIE]

finally i wiated all night for these! Gotta love those Howards!!..uh yes i mean Shockwaves!:p :p

[shueman]

Great pics....:) Thanks for sharing...

[Havasu Luvr]

Hey Quality Time,
Saw your rig east bound (I-40) friday night as I had to turn around at Kelso to return home due to a call from my neighbor informing us that my gf's youngest son was involved in a vehicle accident in my 4x4 (un-authorized). We wanted to do this run so bad that we decided to get a room at Harah's instead of leaving 3am sat morning and we forgot to call to cancel so I know I was charged for one night :( . Good thing he was not injured and my truck can always be repaired. Maybe next time
AWESOME PICS ! ! !
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519AlmostReady.jpg

[BarryMac]

Awesome pics, thanks for sharing...
gjb

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by Havasu Luvr
Hey Quality Time,
Saw your rig east bound (I-40) friday night as I had to turn around at Kelso to return home due to a call from my neighbor informing us that my gf's youngest son was involved in a vehicle accident in my 4x4 (un-authorized). We wanted to do this run so bad that we decided to get a room at Harah's instead of leaving 3am sat morning and we forgot to call to cancel so I know I was charged for one night :( . Good thing he was not injured and my truck can always be repaired. Maybe next time
AWESOME PICS ! ! !
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519AlmostReady.jpg
Well, that's some bad news. We were wondering if and hoping that you'd be able to show up. Glad to hear her son was ok and your truck is gonna be ok. Are you going to be at the shin dig this weekend?

[Sandbar Mike]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Havasu Luvr
[B]Hey Quality Time,
Saw your rig east bound (I-40) friday night as I had to turn around at Kelso to return home due to a call from my neighbor informing us that my gf's youngest son was involved in a vehicle accident in my 4x4 (un-authorized). We wanted to do this run so bad that we decided to get a room at Harah's instead of leaving 3am sat morning and we forgot to call to cancel so I know I was charged for one night :( . Good thing he was not injured and my truck can always be repaired. Maybe next time
SORRY TO HERE THAT HL, HOPE ALL IS BETTER

[Sandbar Mike]

I just want to say that you peeps are doing it right. This run looks awsome, nice rides nice scenery. Thanks for sharing your pics.
You guys have any plans for another run up there? If so, I'm going. :D

[Quality Time]

HL,
Sorry to hear about the accident, but Thank God everyone is okay. Like you stated, metal and plastic can be replaced. You definitley have to make the next run. As mentioned numerous times, it was Great.
DHO,
Thanks for posting the pics. It was nice meeting you guys. You and your wife were smiling the entire trip. Priceless!

[FastTimmy]

How long does it take to do that run and where did you leave from? I had no idea you could drive right up to the dam. That is so frigen cool....
Timmy

[redneckgirl]

Great pics... thanks for sharing!!! :cool: :D We would love to do that run someday... See you guys in a few days... we will arrive thurdsay early evening... :D :D
RNG

[Quality Time]

FT,
Some of us left from Kathrines. We met up with more folks at Cottonwood and in the gorge. I, unfortunately, reset my GPS at Cottonwood so I don't have the accurate numbers. Frenchie had his dialed in. If I'm not mistaken, it's 120 miles round trip from Katehrines. As far as time, hard to say. We made a few stops along the way. Frenchie can chime in and give you more accurate data.
I highly recommend the run.

[dicudmore]

62-63 miles each way. good scenery, nice ride.

[Quality Time]

Thanks dicudmore:)

[hd&boatrider]

Originally posted by Havasu Luvr
Hey Quality Time,
Saw your rig east bound (I-40) friday night as I had to turn around at Kelso to return home due to a call from my neighbor informing us that my gf's youngest son was involved in a vehicle accident in my 4x4 (un-authorized). We wanted to do this run so bad that we decided to get a room at Harah's instead of leaving 3am sat morning and we forgot to call to cancel so I know I was charged for one night :( . Good thing he was not injured and my truck can always be repaired. Maybe next time
AWESOME PICS ! ! !
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1519AlmostReady.jpg
I was looking forward to meeting you and the GF....sorry to hear about the problem but glad no injuries happened. There will be another run......

[beer hunter]

Great pics DHO, how were the water levels past Willow Beach? :)

[Steamin' Rice]

Cool pics.. sounds like a fun trip. Maybe we'll tag along on one of these runs when the new boat is complete...

[hd&boatrider]

Originally posted by FastTimmy
How long does it take to do that run and where did you leave from? I had no idea you could drive right up to the dam. That is so frigen cool....
Timmy
Originally posted by Sandbar Mike
I just want to say that you peeps are doing it right. This run looks awsome, nice rides nice scenery. Thanks for sharing your pics.
You guys have any plans for another run up there? If so, I'm going. :D
There will be another one before the end of the season. We kind of flew around the lake chasing Frenchie....lol If you make the trip plan on it being a 4-5 hour trip or an all day thing if you just want to cruise.
The people on my boat were looking forward to seeing a Bighorn but we did not see any.
I had a few other people that didn't show and I could have filled the boat with others :(. Not an everyday trip but nice to complete a few times a year.
I am sending out CD's to anybody who requested them of the pics I took. I would post them but sadly....I do not know how to post em.

[hd&boatrider]

Originally posted by Steamin' Rice
Cool pics.. sounds like a fun trip. Maybe we'll tag along on one of these runs when the new boat is complete...
Is yours out of the mold yet? I wanted to see it last week but it was still in there.

[hd&boatrider]

Originally posted by beer hunter
Great pics DHO, how were the water levels past Willow Beach? :)
The water level was fine. I thought it would have been a little lower but maybe we just happened to get there at the right time with water being let out and so forth.

[Steamin' Rice]

Originally posted by hd&boatrider
Is yours out of the mold yet? I wanted to see it last week but it was still in there.
Not yet, it's going slow since this is #2 for them. Barry is doing what he can to keep things moving along, so hopefully it will get out of the mold before too much longer. Over the last weekend they were putting the transom in and this week they should be laying stringers...

[FRENCHIE]

Originally posted by FastTimmy
How long does it take to do that run and where did you leave from? I had no idea you could drive right up to the dam. That is so frigen cool....
Timmy
i had the GPS going both ways....all day!
From Kathereines to Cottonwood was 21 miles ...took 24 minutes. Then we stopped b4 willow about 24 miles up took about 30 minutes cruising between 50-60 mph...went through no wake at willow and then about another 15 minutes to get to dam...total of 63 miles one way!
Coming back got to cottonwood with DHO, and Quality time (30'sunsation) in travel time (42 miles) about 40 minutes ...cruised 60-70 mph all the way. kicked it at cottonwood for a while then me and DHO ran backto Katherines area (21 miles ) in under 20 minutes! no joke i was doing my all to stay next to him! Frenchie.
;)

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by FRENCHIE
i had the GPS going both ways....all day!
From Kathereines to Cottonwood was 21 miles ...took 24 minutes. Then we stopped b4 willow about 24 miles up took about 30 minutes cruising between 50-60 mph...went through no wake at willow and then about another 15 minutes to get to dam...total of 63 miles one way!
Coming back got to cottonwood with DHO, and Quality time (30'sunsation) in travel time (42 miles) about 40 minutes ...cruised 60-70 mph all the way. kicked it at cottonwood for a while then me and DHO ran backto Katherines area (21 miles ) in under 20 minutes! no joke i was doing my all to stay next to him! Frenchie.
;)
I hear FRENCHIE's boat spends some time at wide open throttle :D
They wouldn't have put that setting there if they didn't expect you to use it right bud?

[FRENCHIE]

test ride saturday!!;) talked to randy K26 this a.m. about detqails for sat...looks like meetg at cottonwood aroudn8a.m. ill p.m. ya by thus to figure out exactly!:)

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by FRENCHIE
test ride saturday!!;) talked to randy K26 this a.m. about detqails for sat...looks like meetg at cottonwood aroudn8a.m. ill p.m. ya by thus to figure out exactly!:)
sounds good to me. my people are in, Im in. still working the g/f to come along. I'll go without her but know I'll be in trouble later :rolleyes:

[kevnmcd]

DHO - Looks like you had a great run with some awesome water conditions. Hopefully, I can make it next time.

[RiverDave]

Great pictures.. :)

[hd&boatrider]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Great pictures.. :)
I sent a bunch more out on a CD to Frenchie. I am hoping he will post some of them for me.
No bars on the lake RD but fun non-the-less :)

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by kevnmcd
DHO - Looks like you had a great run with some awesome water conditions. Hopefully, I can make it next time.
Kevin - I'll try to give you and the LVHB'ers more notice next time. :)

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by beer hunter
Great pics DHO, how were the water levels past Willow Beach? :)
Thanks BH. The water levels were fine. The water temperature was, uh, a little chilly. I jumped in at Willow...and immediately jumped out! :D

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by Steamin' Rice
Cool pics.. sounds like a fun trip. Maybe we'll tag along on one of these runs when the new boat is complete...
Now that would be cool. Open up the shipping lanes, here comes Steamin' Rice! :cool:

[OC Ultra]

DHO, It was great to meet you and your wife. Wish we could have spent more time getting aquainted ........but it was all I could do to hold on & try to keep up with Frenchie & the rest off the crew. Next time the 1st Silver is on me!

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by FRENCHIE
i had the GPS going both ways....all day!
From Kathereines to Cottonwood was 21 miles ...took 24 minutes. Then we stopped b4 willow about 24 miles up took about 30 minutes cruising between 50-60 mph...went through no wake at willow and then about another 15 minutes to get to dam...total of 63 miles one way!
Coming back got to cottonwood with DHO, and Quality time (30'sunsation) in travel time (42 miles) about 40 minutes ...cruised 60-70 mph all the way. kicked it at cottonwood for a while then me and DHO ran backto Katherines area (21 miles ) in under 20 minutes! no joke i was doing my all to stay next to him! Frenchie.
;)
Remember Frenchie...the shortest distance between 2 points is a straight line ;) :D

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by OC Ultra
DHO, It was great to meet you and your wife. Wish we could have spent more time getting aquainted ........but it was all I could do to hold on & try to keep up with Frenchie & the rest off the crew. Next time the 1st Silver is on me!
Same here OC...maybe we'll see you around Havasu. :cool:

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Great pictures.. :)
Thanks RD. :cool:
So, any chances of you and some other Parker regulars makin' the Dam Run II? It was a cool change of scenery. ;)

[hd&boatrider]

Originally posted by HUFFPOWER
:D nice pic's and what a blast runnin up river, where did you guys/gals originally launch from, and how was the ramp conditions ? that's what boating and friends are all about, that co-pilot has one beautiful smile, lucky you.:D scott.
Most launched from Katherines around 7A or so...a couple were a little late by missing that 7-8 window. It was worth the wait :)

[little rowe boat]

Great pics,looks like it was a good time.

[Garrddogg]

Do we have a date for run number two yet ?
plannin a lighter load next trip !:eek:

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Force 26
Do we have a date for run number two yet ?
plannin a lighter load next trip !:eek:
drag it out saturday gary....
myself, frenchie, kachina26
some lvhb'ers

[OC Ultra]

Force I've already figured this out - go solo, 6 pack vs a cooler full, just enough fuel to reach Cottonwood, no ski equipment, no box anchor, minus the bimini, hell maybe even pull the seat cushions:wink:

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by OC Ultra
Force I've already figured this out - go solo, 6 pack vs a cooler full, just enough fuel to reach Cottonwood, no ski equipment, no box anchor, minus the bimini, hell maybe even pull the seat cushions:wink:
and Force's boat is already faster than mine ;)

[hd&boatrider]

Originally posted by Force 26
Do we have a date for run number two yet ?
plannin a lighter load next trip !:eek:
Not yet Gary....Once Frenchie, DHO, OCUltra, Nodigg or Racer277 gets the CD's of the pics I took one of them will post em. Your boat is in a lot of them. I got you when you were in the water up by the dam hanging on for dear life :)

[DogHouse]

Originally posted by Sandbar Mike
I just want to say that you peeps are doing it right. This run looks awsome, nice rides nice scenery. Thanks for sharing your pics.
You guys have any plans for another run up there? If so, I'm going. :D
Hey Mike it looks like this V group could use a couple of CATS in the mix for the next run!
:D

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by DogHouse
Hey Mike it looks like this V group could use a couple of CATS in the mix for the next run!
:D
come on out Brian :D
Dan <---ready for the next dam run :D

[Floored]

Man I would love to do that run , but, I only hold 20 gallons of gas and would have to figure a plan "B". Just too far to row back. Great pics. Thanks for sharing

[cola]

Originally posted by Floored
Man I would love to do that run , but, I only hold 20 gallons of gas and would have to figure a plan "B". Just too far to row back. Great pics. Thanks for sharing
Just launch from Willow only 65 miles from Kingman
Late, Mike

[cola]

Originally posted by hd&boatrider
Not yet Gary....Once Frenchie, DHO, OCUltra, Nodigg or Racer277 gets the CD's of the pics I took one of them will post em. Your boat is in a lot of them. I got you when you were in the water up by the dam hanging on for dear life :)
It was a little cold, I dove in @ the dam with my dog. I didn't think I was going to come up fast enough. Nice to run with you guys.
Thanks, Mike&Kim

[Racer277]

Awesome Pics DHO, we haven't stopped talking about the run either! You can really tell what a great time it was from those!
The wife and I really enjoyed talking to you and look forward to meeting up again.
Originally posted by OC Ultra
Force I've already figured this out - go solo, 6 pack vs a cooler full, just enough fuel to reach Cottonwood, no ski equipment, no box anchor, minus the bimini, hell maybe even pull the seat cushions:wink:
Hell OC, we couldn't keep you in sight while you were loaded down! I'll need to strip all of that out and add a Big Block!

[FRENCHIE]

Originally posted by Force 26
Do we have a date for run number two yet ?
plannin a lighter load next trip !:eek:
thinking end of august or early september!!;)

[shockwavebd]

Now that would be cool. Open up the shipping lanes, here comes Steamin' Rice!
Ya think you could keep up sam................:D

[Edmond]

Thanks for posting the pics, we had a great time, it was good to finally meet up...
HL - sorry to hear about that, I thought I was you on Friday, I said "he's going the wrong way!"

[Steamin' Rice]

Originally posted by shockwavebd
Ya think you could keep up sam................:D
BD, I don't think he'd have any trouble keeping up... With only twin 6.2's in that heavy 34, I'll be lucky to top out at 62 MPH.. :D ;)

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Steamin' Rice
BD, I don't think he'd have any trouble keeping up... With only twin 6.2's in that heavy 34, I'll be lucky to top out at 62 MPH.. :D ;)
the only blue 6.2's out there

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by shockwavebd
Ya think you could keep up sam................:D
I think that would be a big 'NO WAY'. I know what he's puttin' in there. :D ;)

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by Steamin' Rice
BD, I don't think he'd have any trouble keeping up... With only twin 6.2's in that heavy 34, I'll be lucky to top out at 62 MPH.. :D ;)
Suuure you will. Maybe using only 1 of them blue motors :D

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by Sandbar Mike
I just want to say that you peeps are doing it right. This run looks awsome, nice rides nice scenery. Thanks for sharing your pics.
You guys have any plans for another run up there? If so, I'm going. :D
DAM RUN II is set for August 28th. That's only 5 weeks away (man, the summer sure flys by). The details are over in Hot Spots West (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52908&perpage=25&pagenumber=1)

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by DogHouse
Hey Mike it looks like this V group could use a couple of CATS in the mix for the next run!
:D
We sure can...Check this thread (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52908&perpage=25&pagenumber=1)

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

I just had to bump these pics again

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

:cry: :cry:

[essexjet]

DAM RUN II is set for August 28th. That's only 5 weeks away (man, the summer sure flys by). The details are over in Hot Spots West (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52908&perpage=25&pagenumber=1)
OK so can someone tell me what date the dam run is?????? :confused:
Is it the 28th or 21st?

[DryHeatOnly]

OK so can someone tell me what date the dam run is?????? :confused:
Is it the 28th or 21st?
It's the 21st.
Check out the thread (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52908) in Hot Spots West for all the info. :cool:

[FMluvswater]

:cool: Love the boats in motion pics the best! :) :) :)