Washington St Roll Call......

[77468sleekcraft]

Just Wanting To Get An Early Start On The Summer..i Want To Get Some Kind Of A Boat Bash Started, Or Whatever .-------------chris

[Mr.&Mrs.Budlight]

Chris, I live near Las Vegas but come from Bremerton, Wa. I'd be interested in a gettogether. Maybe sometime late summer. That's when the weather usually is the best. But I'll try to come up anytime in the summer. Try to pick a good lake with no speed limit! Budlight :2purples: :D

[malcolm]

What do you have in mind Chris? I gotta get you down to the river this year. :)

[77468sleekcraft]

Oh I Dont Know ?im Sure Well Go Out On The River But I Would Like To Get A Bunch Of Hot Boats Up To The Cabin On A Three Day Weekend Or Something Like That...

[77468sleekcraft]

Im Not Prejudice Either I Want V-drives Also.

[jrork]

If I can get this together in time you can count us in as well.

[jrork]

Rat's pictures didn't work.

[jrork]

Let's see if this works now. Regardless, count us in

[malcolm]

That motor's lookin' gooood! :D

[malcolm]

C'mon Chris, we've been to your lake already! You're gonna have to tow that thing sooner or later. :rollside: ;)

[jrork]

Thanks. I'm getting pretty anxious to get going on it but we are plunking in a new motor in Ian's truck first. Then I get to play with the boat. :D

[Mr.&Mrs.Budlight]

jrork, don't you think you should you should put a cam & timing gear set in it before ya stick it in the boat!!!!!! HaHa just kidding. By the way, my brother lives in Silverdale right across from the mall! I'll look you up next time I'm up. Budlight

[jrork]

:rollside: Yup, I just had so many pretty parts that I had to mock it up and see what it was gonna look like. Should have seen me standing back and squinting. I can't wait.
Please look us up. We're off Silverdale Way just above the boat launch. I'll be mad if ya don't look us up.
John

[Mr.&Mrs.Budlight]

It's a deal! will let you know when. Thanks Pat

[1978 Rogers]

A three day weekend would be good.

[Mr.&Mrs.Budlight]

1978 rodgers, pu [as in stink] ollup is all most on the way up I-5!!! got to be at least a 3 dayer!!! Budlight

[PC Rat]

Another WA resident here.
Brian

[Wicky]

I'll be your huckleberry!!!
You would have to change the name to Big Block Spanking Party though!!!
How far is it from Boise?
Mow,
Wicky

[malcolm]

I can think of a couple big blocks that may surprise you there Wicky, just not mine. :cry: But if you sound like a Honda passing them it don't count! :p

[jrork]

I figure the more the better. Outboard or not, it gives me one more person around to tow me in when I break down.

[1978 Rogers]

1978 rodgers, pu [as in stink] ollup is all most on the way up I-5!!! got to be at least a 3 dayer!!! Budlight
Thats PUY ALLUP. Its not as bad as the "Tacoma Aroma" :jawdrop:

[77468sleekcraft]

theres three different camp grounds and theres room for a few campers at my place.if we could get a date set we could reserve spots at camp grounds i would bet... :messedup: :messedup:

[1978 Rogers]

Are you talking up North or East of the Cascades?

[77468sleekcraft]

blue lake -----its about 15 minutes past soap lake ,35 minutes from moses lake ,and about 20 from ephrata,45minutes from the goerge amphitheater...

[1978 Rogers]

Yeah. I remember. I wife & I always go over to Lake Roosevelt. We drive right by. We usually head over for July 4 and Labor Day weekend. Big calm water and its hot.

[1978 Rogers]

April might be warm enough to start the season off. Water might still be cold.

[Wicky]

I can think of a couple big blocks that may surprise you there Wicky, just not mine. :cry: But if you sound like a Honda passing them it don't count! :p
I know there are many faster boats than mine but, it's fun being in the top ten percentile!!
I guess I could always play "Sounds of Nascar" on the stereo and turn it up really really loud!!!
Make sure it's not the same weekend as BBSP VII.
Mow,
Wicky

[Wicky]

I figure the more the better. Outboard or not, it gives me one more person around to tow me in when I break down.
Too funny. You are a very wise man!! lmao!!

[jrork]

"You are a very wise man!! lmao!!"
Today 04:20 AM
Not really. If I was running a wacker it'd breakdown too. Just my luck is all :cry:

[malcolm]

Chris, is there a time of year when the wind dies down totally on the lake? I'd say plan it for then. ;)
You'd better do some homework on those campgrounds too. Names or phone numbers would be a good start. :)

[77468sleekcraft]

YEA OK.....I WILL TRY TO GET THAT INFO....AND AS FAR AS THE WIND GOES------WELL YOU KNOW HOW THAT GOES. :rollside:

[malcolm]

Uh... yeah. Whooooosh! :D

[bottom feeder]

The family and i will head over if you all dont mind a jin can jet hanging out with you.

[77468sleekcraft]

HERE ARE A COUPLE RESORTS ON THE LAKE,BLUE LAKE RESORT IS ON MY SIDE OF THE LAKE AND LAURENTS IS ON THE OTHER SIDE BOTH HAVE WATER AND ELECTRICITY HOOKUPS AND CABINS TOO IF THATS WHAT YOU WANT TO DO. BLUE LAKE RESORTS#IS 509-632-5364 ADDRESS IS 31199 MWY 17 N-----AND LAURENTS # IS 1-888-632-5664 ADRESS IS 33575 PARK LAKE ROAD NE.. :)

[77468sleekcraft]

I Guess Now We Need To Set Up A Date.i Have No Idea Whats Available But I Think It Would Be Cool To Get Alot Of People Staying At Blue Lake Resort Because Its An Eyeshot Away From Me,but Laurents Is Really Nice Too..... :d

[jrork]

For what it's worth, a 3 day weekend would be great as that's a bit of a haul for us to do for a 2 day weekend. There is the Memorial Day weekend if the weather is good. Of course there would be a ton of other people out I suppose.

[77468sleekcraft]

sounds good I WAS KIND OF THINKING 3 DAY WEEKEND TOO..

[malcolm]

Any chance you've hauled a truck load of sand out there so we have a spot to beach the boats on? :)
Also, good job getting those names and #s!

[dave186]

hey count me in guys. im not familiar with washington that much, anyone got a map? I know where Moses Lake is, but thats about it.

[jrork]

The Blue Lake Resort looks good. As much as I'd like to take our trailer over there, that'd mean my son would have to follow behind with his truck and the boat. Hmmmm, curious what the cabins look like??

[jrork]

I tried to find Blue Lake Resort on the net and thought I found it till I realized it was a Nudist colony in Illinois :eek:
I really like their slogan "Nudism: The shedding of our clothes; not our morals."
I think I better keep looking............

[jrork]

Found it.
Try http://www.bluelakeresortwashington.com/

[quiet riot]

I'm interested depended on the timing. keep us posted as to the date/timing.
jd

[77468sleekcraft]

WOW GOOD JOB ON FINDING THAT WEB SIGHT THAT PRETTY MUCH SHOWS EVERYTHING WE NEED.SO NOW WE NEED TO COME UP WITH SOME DATES. :p :p

[malcolm]

How many 3 day weekends are there this year? Do they turn the lake into a zoo?

[77468sleekcraft]

ITS NOT TO BAD BUT IF WE GET ALOT OF RESERVED PLACES AT BLUE LAKE RESORT WE WILL RULE THE LAKE... :lightsabe

[berk]

haha ok i in too!

[jrork]

As far as I know we only have Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.

[malcolm]

Yeah, my calendar agrees. :D
Well Chris, which one would have the best chance of being a great weekend for us?

[malcolm]

Where are you from Berk?

[77468sleekcraft]

Oh ---i Dont Care Labor Day Might Be The Best But Whatever Is The Best For Everyone Is Good For Me.. :d

[1978 Rogers]

Labor Day it is.

[jrork]

Count us in too.

[berk]

portland, not wash but close. you?

[JETBOY03]

count me in! as long as i can get the time off from work, just started a new job.

[malcolm]

Where you been Austin? I thought you fell in somewhere! :rollside:

[JETBOY03]

malcolm, i just started a new job and i have been working 13 hr days. im trying to work up to managment by summer. hopfully i will have time to change over to a full roller valve train next month so im ready to go this spring. how is the big block coming?
Austin

[malcolm]

I sent you the latest pics, did you ever get them?
Next item on my to get list is a crank. I hope she'll be big block powered for this summer. We'll see. :)

[77468sleekcraft]

WELL IF YOU GUYS ARE WANTING TO DO IT ON LABOR DAY WE NEED TO GET AS MANY SPOTS OR WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO RESERVED AT THE RESORT.WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK HOW MANY SPOTS OR-CABINS DO YOU THINK WE MIGHT NEED? THE LINK FOR BLUE LAKE RESORT HAS ALL INFO NEEDED LIKE A MAP OF THE WHOLE PLACE.I DO KNOW THE OWNERS SO MAYBE I CAN CALL AND ASK THEM ABOUT IT BUT I NEED TO GET A BETTER IDEA OF WHAT WE ARE GOING TO NEED PLUS I WOULD BET THAT BY THE TIME THIS HAPPENS THERE WILL BE ALOT OF OTHER PEOPLE THAT WILL WANT TO GO .. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS THINK..CHRIS :hammerhea

[1978 Rogers]

We don't have a camper, so we'll be tenting it.

[malcolm]

I'd be interested in a cabin, if they aren't too expensive. I have a camper, but I hate pulling the boat with it on. It really slows me down on hills and sharp turns. :) Maybe we could pickup a tent and do that route, I guess what I'm saying is I could probably do whatever is popular. :D
For some reason I can't get the map to come up on their site! :mad:

[77468sleekcraft]

Maybe We Should Reserve Tent Sights 71-80 Labor Day Weekend Ok..what Do You Guys Think.... :d

[jrork]

Maybe We Should Reserve Tent Sights 71-80 Labor Day Weekend Ok..what Do You Guys Think.... :d
We will definately be there but I would expect that I'll tow our travel trailer over (too old and fat to sleep on the ground anymore). We're planning on our son following us there towing the boat.

[malcolm]

Yeah, I know what you mean John. I don't like the tent idea much either. Is Ian up for the drive?
Has anyone called them yet? The campground we stayed at last year in Moses Lake said that you could have one tent with each RV space. Just a thought.

[jrork]

We're planning on heading out Friday night and fighting traffic as far as North Bend and then finishing the rest of the run on Saturday Morning. Should be a pretty easy drive that way.
Hopefully he's gonna get plenty of practice towing the boat this summer leading up to this trip.
We plunked in a new motor and clutch in his rig this last weekend so he should be good to go.
I haven't called them yet but looking at the rates, the water/electric sites are pretty reasonable. Cabins look to be about $60 or so. For that I'd rather drag the trailer up and over the pass.

[malcolm]

That sounds like a solid plan, maybe I could take off early Sat. morning and meet up with you guys down there before you leave. Might be fun to convoy it over. :)
Breaker, breaker one-nine, you got a copy on me pig-pen c'mon! :D

[jrork]

It's a deal.
How bout everybody else. The more the better. Don't be bashful about not knowing anybody. We've never met any of ya.

[1978 Rogers]

Is anyone taking an extra day off. Like heading over on Thursday or coming back Tuesday to avoid the Traffic Cluster at the pass? It'll be nice having the extra lane coming up out of Vantage.

[malcolm]

We stayed the extra day last year at Moses (remember, the one you didn't show up for?). :D

[jrork]

I doubt we'll be able to get any time off. We're probably stuck with the standard 3 day event and the traffic.
We'll be huggin the far right lane going up Vantage hill so it don't matter to us :cry:

[snjspencer]

Hi there everyone! We're newbies... Your get together at Blue Lake sounds like fun, I think we might try and be able to make it out there this summer. We live over in Port Angeles, WA. Talk to you all later.

[1978 Rogers]

We stayed the extra day last year at Moses (remember, the one you didn't show up for?). :D
Oh, its on now. :D
The wife got here way last year. This summer its all about me.

[malcolm]

Kinda low huh! :D
Don't worry about it, by Labor day we should all be old friends. :cool:

[jrork]

Hi there everyone! We're newbies... Your get together at Blue Lake sounds like fun, I think we might try and be able to make it out there this summer. We live over in Port Angeles, WA. Talk to you all later.
Hey, welcome. Another Penninsula dweller on ***boat. We live in Silverdale and aren't far from you. Where all do you folks go boating up there??
Try to make it to Blue lake with the rest of us for Labor day. We're new here too but as Malcolm says, by the end of the weekend we'll know everybody.

[Mr.&Mrs.Budlight]

Ok guys&girls, we can't put it off any longer. Sign us up for labor day weekend at Blue Lake!!! Maybe we can win on the lake and take the long distance award too. We're coming, we're coming. I've never boated on Blue lake but I've been to Moses Lake many times, years ago! Got some good stories and 1 bad one. The area is beautiful Mr&Mrs Budlight :cool:

[malcolm]

Hey Chris, do you know the guys at the BL Resort? Should we make a run over there and check the place out?
I wrote down their number, but I always forget to call during the day. Have we found out if they already have the weekend booked up?

[77468sleekcraft]

Yes I Know Them But I Dont Have Any Idea About Wether Or Not They Are Booked Up Or Not.i Guess I Will Call Them Tommorow And See Whats Up.----as Far As How Many Spaces I Suppose I Will Count How Many Are Saying They Are Going And Then Add A Few To That Huh...does That Sound Good To All...

[malcolm]

Maybe find out if they have a bunch of openings for then and tell them how many are interested at the moment. As the event gets closer we're liable to pic up some more people, but a few may drop out as well.

[jrork]

Sounds great Chris. Thanks

[jrork]

The Budlights are coming too?
They are definately gonna win the long distance award but I'm still gonna win the slowest award. Both going over the pass and on the water too. :D

[77468sleekcraft]

Ok---sounds Good..

[malcolm]

Isn't that something! I've done that before, when we went down to AZ for the first Spectra meet. Yup, craziest thing we ever did. :)

[Vern S]

Hello all, been a while since I have been here, too many projects this winter. Count me in for Blue Lake, I am a bit concerned about that lake on a 3 day weekend, kinda small and crowded?? What do you think Chris? We must have a bash on Moses again sometime in June, July?? Malcolm remember this pic?
Vern

[snjspencer]

Hey, welcome. Another Penninsula dweller on ***boat. We live in Silverdale and aren't far from you. Where all do you folks go boating up there??
Try to make it to Blue lake with the rest of us for Labor day. We're new here too but as Malcolm says, by the end of the weekend we'll know everybody.
we go to lake crescent mainly. but it takes till end of summer to get half way warm.still have to pull the motor and rebuild it before summer.hope to make it

[jrork]

Wow! Where is that picture from. Sand, sunshine and water, can't be Washington

[jrork]

we go to lake crescent mainly. but it takes till end of summer to get half way warm.still have to pull the motor and rebuild it before summer.hope to make it
I wondered about Crescent but damn that is some cold water.
You're not alone on the motor part. Malcolm and I both have our's torn down and in pieces. Lots of good help on these boards.

[JETBOY03]

count me in for moses again this year, i'll be there without the dog this time.

[77468sleekcraft]

Ok I Talked To The Owner Of The Resort And There Are Still Alot Of Spots Available,he Said That Everybody Needs To Call Individually To Reserve There Spots And We Should Reserve Them Asap So We Can Keep Everyone Ass Close To Eachother As Possible.there # Is 509-632-5364 So Call And Get Your Spots And Then Post As To What Spots You Are In So We Can Keep It Together....chris :d

[snjspencer]

I wondered about Crescent but damn that is some cold water.
You're not alone on the motor part. Malcolm and I both have our's torn down and in pieces. Lots of good help on these boards.
ya but you can run pretty much wide open for 10 or 11 miles

[malcolm]

Yes John, that's the south end of Moses Lake. Lots of sand to play in and lots of water to explore.
Vern, yes we need another Moses meet this year too! I'm pretty much open, so just name your date. :)

[Vern S]

Wow! Where is that picture from. Sand, sunshine and water, can't be Washington
Lots of water, sand, beaches and sun, rarely rains on this side of the mountians. Police do not bother you. You have to get over here this summer and check it out. Jetboy, good to hear from you, you are more than welcome, and it may be a little more enjoyable if you left the dog at home, lol. But if you can't we can tie him up at my house.
Heres a few more pics.
Vern

[malcolm]

I want to do a couple river runs too. Only problem is they are hard to plan too far in advance cuz of our western side weather.

[jrork]

As we are all setting here watching it snow, that sun and warm water looks really good.
Awesome pictures. We would love to get over there sometime also.

[PC Rat]

Vern,
Is that your green CP, I think I've seen it at O'Sullivan a long time ago.
Brian

[Vern S]

Vern,
Is that your green CP, I think I've seen it at O'Sullivan a long time ago.
Brian
Yes, that's my boat. I have owned it 4 years and haven't made it to O'Sullivan yet. Lots of rock piles to watch out for. I know the previous owner used to boat on O'Sullivan.

[jrork]

Hmmm
Well, I tried calling to make reservations and got a machine saying they are closed for the season.
I used the 509 632-5364 number. Anybody else have any luck?

[malcolm]

Maybe it's just because is Sunday morning. I was going to try this week.
I still don't know which way to go. I guess I could haul that camper over the pass again. I don't have a kid of driving age and a second tow rig. :)

[malcolm]

Anyone get through yet?

[77468sleekcraft]

I GOT THROUGH JUST FINE ------CALL DURING THE DAY.MAKE SURE TO LET THEM KNOW YOUR WITH THE HOT BOAT GROUP.... :coffeycup

[77468sleekcraft]

WOOPS WRONG PIC. :rollside:

[malcolm]

I just found the lake on Map quest, here's a link.
Blue Lake (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&formtype=address&searchtype=address&cat=&address=31199%20Highway%2017%20N&city=Coulee%20City&state=WA&zipcode=99115%2d9632)
:smile:

[malcolm]

Did anyone get a spot yet? I never did get to see the map of the spaces, which RV spots are close to the boats?

[1978 Rogers]

I called 3 time Friday. All I got was the message machine, saying closed for season. I'll try monday. Since we'll be tenting it. I'm tryng for the 70's along the water.

[jrork]

Did anyone get a spot yet? I never did get to see the map of the spaces, which RV spots are close to the boats?
I tried by phone and then I sent a email. I got a read receipt back but no reply.
Since Labor Day is bound to be busy and fill up fast, I wonder if we should we try for Moses Lake instead?

[malcolm]

Actually Moses will most likely be full before Blue Lake will. Maybe we can do Moses earlier?
Can you leave messages on their machine?

[malcolm]

OK, I'm good to go. He was skiing last week, but he's back now. I got RV space 40, right in front of the marina. He says 41 would probably work for you John, you could parallel with your door facing the water. There is a 3 day minimum for the holiday weekend, I told him Sat-Sun-Mon, but you had to leave early didn't you? :confused:
He said if we want to stay together, tents could go in J I or H. Or if you'd rather be right on the lake, he said you could go with 75 or 76.

[jrork]

OK, I'm good to go. He was skiing last week, but he's back now. I got RV space 40, right in front of the marina. He says 41 would probably work for you John, you could parallel with your door facing the water. There is a 3 day minimum for the holiday weekend, I told him Sat-Sun-Mon, but you had to leave early didn't you? :confused:
He said if we want to stay together, tents could go in J I or H. Or if you'd rather be right on the lake, he said you could go with 75 or 76.
Okay, I'm in too. Nice guy. We grabbed site 41 and should be good to go. His only concern was due to our length he said it's better if I can get in before Malcolm. He says it's easier to jockey our rig in if nobody is in space 40.
We're going to arrive on Friday morning (2nd) and leave Tuesday morning (5th)
Should be a blast... Come on everybody. Step up and let's make this happen.

[1978 Rogers]

Just made our reservations. We have spot H. I went for the tree so we can have a little shade. This will to be a blast.
We'll be leaving Friday morning to beat the traffice and coming back Monday with all the traffic so we can sit on I-90 parking lot outside of Ellensburg.
Look forward to meeting everyone.
Chris

[jrork]

I'll offer up our trailers awning as a get away from the sun if it gets too bad. Assuming the wind doesn't get carried away

[1978 Rogers]

I'll offer up our trailers awning as a get away from the sun if it gets too bad. Assuming the wind doesn't get carried away
Sounds great. Hopefully the wind won't carry us way in our tent.

[1978 Rogers]

Who all has reservations? Is it just the three of us so far?
1. Malcolm
2. Jrork
3. 1978 Rogers

[malcolm]

You going to leave a day early John? What about our convoy? :)

[jrork]

Ya, were going to try to head out early. Make it a bit less stressful since we'll have a convoy of our own with both setups. This way we won't feel we're holding anybody back.

[malcolm]

I thought I was always the guy holding everybody back! :D

[jrork]

Nope. We'll be in the far right lane and staying there all the way. Besides, much more fun if you are revin the old truck to the moon trying to keep up with all the go fasts up and over the pass.

[malcolm]

By revving up the pass, you did mean 45 in the slow lane, right? :wink:

[jrork]

On a good day :)

[malcolm]

TTT

[mile2885]

My boat is up for the winter but I was thinking about draggin it out. The lake (washington) was glass the other day....not to mention it was close to 60 out. I always like passing traffic on 520. I'm in Kirkland so let me know if you guys head out. :cool:

[malcolm]

What's the particulars on your boat? :cool:

[mile2885]

1986 19' Bahner, Chevy 454, berkley 12JG with factory electric jetovator, bassetts, not sure what all was done to the engine but it does about 64-5ish. Fun boat, I'm going to miss it if it sells this summer..................... :rolleyes: This pict was on Lake washington last summer. Hopefully this summer is as good as the last one!

[malcolm]

Looks nice.

[mile2885]

Thanks! Well if any of you guys know anybody that is looking for a nice solid boat, send them my way.... :rollside:

[PC Rat]

I'd be interested, but this get together is too long from now. I can't be sure my shit will even run by then.
If no one has bought my Placecraft, I know it will run. Just not too familiar with the Daytona yet.
Brian

[77468sleekcraft]

didnt you hear pc rat you have to go . ha ha :D

[malcolm]

Don't you think that same senario is running through all our heads? If my motor blows the weekend before, I'll just go for a few rides with somebody else, sit on beach and get hammered. :D

[77468sleekcraft]

HA HA--------NOW THATS THE SPIRIT MALCOLM ..... :hammerhea OH MAN THAT WAS FUNNY I JUST ABOUT SPIT MY COFFEE ALL OVER THE SCREEN.. :)

[malcolm]

I hope the coffee cleaned up ok. :)

[bottom feeder]

Nice job on getting the infomation out. The wife, kids and I will be thare rain, shine or wind. Here is our ride
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1501SIDE-med.JPG

[malcolm]

Cool, the more the merrier. Are you going to get a spot at the resort?

[Wicky]

Nice job on getting the infomation out. The wife, kids and I will be thare rain, shine or wind. Here is our ride
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1501SIDE-med.JPG
Hey bottom feeder,
We need to have a "***boat" meeting at The Ram or something. Do you know Jeremy or Mike? I was thinking about going to LP today since the fog has lifted. Any interest?
Wicky

[jrork]

Nice job on getting the infomation out. The wife, kids and I will be thare rain, shine or wind. Here is our ride
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1501SIDE-med.JPG
Great. Looking forward to seeing you there. Bitchin looking boat...

[bottom feeder]

Hey bottom feeder,
We need to have a "***boat" meeting at The Ram or something. Do you know Jeremy or Mike? I was thinking about going to LP today since the fog has lifted. Any interest?
Wicky
Wicky sounds good on the meeting. A trip to LP would be nice! Have to take your boat as my typical jet is spread out like a three county fair for the winter upgrades.

[malcolm]

Anyone else want to go? Nothing like planning ahead, WAY ahead! :)

[1978 Rogers]

VernS & I are trying to get together at Crescent Bar on the Columbia River in the middle of June. Condos can be rented for weekends May-June. There is also a camp ground. We'd be hanging out on the Sand Bar half way between Vantage and Crescent Bar.
Anyone is welcome.

[malcolm]

I thought that place was always booked solid like a year in advance. :confused:

[1978 Rogers]

They have three condos to rent out. May - June is mostly open. Also the condos can be rented by the weekend, May - June. They only rent by the week July-August. The camp ground still has vacancies also May & June.
But, yes when there is a concert at The Gorge, then the place is packed.
Here is a link if you want to check it out.
http://www.crescentbar.com/Default2.html

[jrork]

That area is one of our favorites though we've never had a boat with us. We might be able to work in a weekend run there also. Figure out a day that might work for everybody and we'll see if it works....

[77468sleekcraft]

Everybody Who Hasnt Registered At The Resort Should Probably Get On It So We Can Keep The Hot Boat Group In The Same Area.remember All Boats Are Welcome So Dont Be Shy -----this Should Be Alot Of Fun..........chris :d

[1978 Rogers]

We were thinking the weekend of June 24. We'd be heading over that Friday. VernS is suppose to get back to me. So mid to end of June would be nice and warm.

[malcolm]

I'll probably be right in the middle of my rebuild by then. Probably won't make it. :frown:

[Tahiti350]

Hey Ya'all,
Labor day sounds good, If I'm not halfway around the world again. Need to start working with the wife on how to tow the boat so I can bring the portable house over. I will make a reservation in the morning, and put leave on the books at work also. Which spot would be best for a 30' 5th wheel? Prefer to have the door toward the lake, and on the shore. Does anyone have a friend with a tow truck just in case the Draggin' Wagon doesn't make it over the pass?
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2266MVC-019F.JPG
Chris,
24 June sounds fun, but will have my older kids also, So would definately have to the Trailer, and have the wife pull the boat. She may get a few towing miles logged this summer :idea: :clover: :clover:. Will see how things work out.

[jrork]

Nice to see you can make it Tahiti. We'll be doing the Labor Day caravan also with me pulling our travel trailer and my son and wife following behind towing the boat.
Give the guy a call at the Resort. Seemed like a heck of a nice guy.
We're in site 41 and Malcolm is in site 40. The guy I talked to mentioned that they have a big open field to park the extra tow rig and boat trailer so no worries there.

[77468sleekcraft]

wright on tahiti the more the merryer...if you know anyone else let them know.... :messedup:

[JETBOY03]

i will be getting a spot on the end of the week. now i just have get on the new valvetrain.

[malcolm]

Have you got your stuff yet Austin? What did you go for? I'm still on the fence about rockers.

[jrork]

Okay, after seeing that everybody was bringing more boat than me to the lake in September I decided that I would have to step it up.
You'll pound me on the start but give us some time to get on plane and we'll top end ya. :crossx:
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[77468sleekcraft]

WOW ------- THATS COOL,,,ARE YOU SERIOUS????,,---ARE YOU GOING TO BRING THAT TO BLUE LAKE.... :2purples:

[1978 Rogers]

Doesn't Blue Lake get choppy from all the boats? That'd be a hell of a bumpy rind in a little hydro.

[1978 Rogers]

"bumpy ride" I meant bumpy ride. Sorry.

[jrork]

No, we aren't really bringing it. I was just foolin. My son's on a Unlimited Light team and we have it at our place to get some work done on it. Only way of launching it is by crane.....
It's bigger than it looks, 25 1/2 feet long by 14 feet wide. Makes our 18' jet look like a little toy. Sure fills up our garage in a real hurry though.

[malcolm]

That looks good in there John, can you close your door though? :D

[jrork]

Barely. It overlaps the workbench and still only leaves about an inch of space between the sponsons and the door......... sure am glad the dolly rolls easy. I have to roll it our to do anything. Worst part is it makes it harder to get to the beer in the garage fidge....... :mad:

[malcolm]

I'm hoping to build a garage this year so I can have problems like that. ;)

[jrork]

I'm hoping to build a garage this year so I can have problems like that. ;)
Hey, I've been there nothing more fun than wrenching on something laying in the dirt in the rain. Truly special.
Gotta remember I'm a ton older than you...

[Tahiti350]

I finally got hold of Blue Lake Resort :smile: , and got Site 39, arriving Friday, leaving Tuesday :cool: . See ya'all there (unless I get deployed again.. :frown:)
Now I just need to get the sled running right. Took it out today, still not carrying the secondaries.

[1978 Rogers]

I finally got hold of Blue Lake Resort :smile: , and got Site 39, arriving Friday, leaving Tuesday :cool: . See ya'all there (unless I get deployed again.. :frown:)
Now I just need to get the sled running right. Took it out today, still not carrying the secondaries.
Tahiti, I had today off. Damit, I should have called. I'm always willing to stand around & hold a beer while a fellow boater is fixing his boat.

[77468sleekcraft]

you guys are funny -------sound like my kind of people..I think its going to be fun at blue lake......god I HOPE MY BOAT RUNS OK I STILL NEED TO DO A COUPLE OF THINGS TO IT BEFORE ITS READY....ALSO I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE NOT AFRAID OF GUNS BECAUSE WE ALWAYS BRING UP AN ARSONAL AND GO TARGET SHOOTING SO IF YOU HAVE ANY GUNS BRING THEM......... :D

[jrork]

I finally got hold of Blue Lake Resort :smile: , and got Site 39, arriving Friday, leaving Tuesday :cool: . See ya'all there (unless I get deployed again.. :frown:)
Now I just need to get the sled running right. Took it out today, still not carrying the secondaries.
Great to hear Tahiti. We're in 41 and between the two of us we have Malcolm sandwiched in.
We also are gettin there on Friday and buggin out of Tuesday AM.
At least your's is able to be in the water. I just plunked in the new motor last weekend and am running new lines and buttoning up all the loose ends.

[malcolm]

Alright, we have more neighbors!
Your running an Edelbrock carb right? I couldn't get mine to run at all on the secondaries. Finally had to put my Q-jet back on. If it was still on there I would have pulled the lid and removed that weighted air valve above the secondaries. I'm pretty sure it was too heavy and not opening. I wished I'd thought to try it back when I was running up and down the river last year. Oh well, I'm actually pretty happy with the old Q-jet. I'm even thinking about matching up another one for my tunnel ram this season. That should be a good conversation piece.

[malcolm]

Anyone going to the Puyallup swap meet tomorrow? I'm going Sat. morning till whenever I got tired of looking at stuff.
And Chris,
I'm not scared of guns... just the people holding them! :squiggle:

[jrork]

I was planning on going to Puyallup but got tied up here. Doesn't look like I'm gonna make it. What cha hoping to find???
Ditto on the guns. I have a few but tend to like them in very controlled environments. You can now all call me a wuss.....

[Tahiti350]

Anyone going to the Puyallup swap meet tomorrow? I'm going Sat. morning till whenever I got tired of looking at stuff.
And Chris,
I'm not scared of guns... just the people holding them! :squiggle:
What swap meet is this weekend??? i know that the Early Bird swap is next weekend, didn't know about any this week. I will probably have a stall nest weekend, have some odds and ends (non-boat) to get rid of.

[jrork]

Corvette and High Performance Swap Meet is supposed to be this weekend.

[jrork]

Corvette and High Performance Swap Meet is supposed to be this weekend.
Found it,
Corvette and High Performance Swap Meet
When: February 12 & 13, 2005
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday
9:00 Am to 3:00 PM Sunday
Admission is $7.00 each day
Advance tickets are $9.00 each day
Where: Western Washington Fairgrounds
Puyallup, WA

[malcolm]

Just looking for Big Chevy stuff.
So nobody's going? I know the weather won't be very good, but it's mostly under cover.

[jrork]

Fraid not. I've got my handsful already and don't need to bring home any more projects. No room in the garage anyhow.
Good luck with the parts hunting......

[malcolm]

OK, I rarely bring much home, but I hope to find at least something that I need.

[Tahiti350]

Back to the top again...
I'm planning to be at the Early Bird swap meet at Puyallup fairgronds next weekend, 19 -20 Feb. Not sure what stall, as I didn't pre-register, but will have a complete 440 Chyrsler, and some Monte Carlo stuff (front clip, doors etc), along with the other misc. junk. Depending on the weather I'll either have a Blue Rentall sweatshirt, or military camo Gortex. I'll also call the wife and let her know which stall I end up with and have her post it here Saturday morning. Don't any boat stuff, but if you're out there swing thru and find me. Would like to meet more of the NW contingent.

[malcolm]

I guess I did ok. I got a nice used set of Crane Gold roller rockers for $120. So far the plan is to go again next week so we should see you there.

[1978 Rogers]

I might go next weekend. We'll have to meet up. Hell, I live 1 block away from the Red Gate on the north end. We listen to the concerts from our front porch. I'll put some extra cold ones in the fridge.

[malcolm]

Looks like the party's in Puyallup next weekend! :D

[1978 Rogers]

I always look forward to the Good Guys Show. They have a beer garden and a few cool looking cars.

[jrork]

If I can finish up in the garage I might be able to make it on Sunday. That is if it's still going on Sunday. Anybody know?

[malcolm]

Won't be much left by Sunday! ;)

[1978 Rogers]

People start breaking displays down and packing up around 3:00 pm on Sundays. 5:00 is typical closing on Sunday.

[jrork]

Thanks

[malcolm]

When does it start on Saturday? 10:00 again?

[1978 Rogers]

When does it start on Saturday? 10:00 again?
Yeah probably. Since we live a block away, we usually go to events when people starting parking in front of our house. :mad:

[Tahiti350]

Gary, Tahiti350 is at the Puyallup Fair Grounds for the car swap meet today. He wanted me to let you know his stall number is C413. He's over by the horse arenas. He's in the overflow area.
Thanks!
Mrs. Tahiti350

[malcolm]

I got my registration papers from the Blue Lake resort today.

[Tahiti350]

We (Tahiti350) got our paperwork Saturday. Who has reservations already??
1. 1978Rogers
2. Malcom
3. Tahiti350
4. Jrork
5. snjspencer
6. Vern S
7. Wicky
8. 77468Sleekcraft
9. Mr & Mrs. Budlight
10. Bottomfeeder
11. Dave 186
12. Quiet Riot?
13. Berk
14. Jetboy03
15. PC Rat?
16. mile2885?
17. BadRat
Did I miss anyone?????
Also, I just posted about this on the new JetboatsNMore forum on the Calendar of Events thread: www.jetboatsnmore.com
hopefully we can totally take over the whole campground. :eek: :2purples: :220v:

[1978 Rogers]

If I don't get our confirmation today, I'll have to give them a call. Labor Day is just around the corner.

[malcolm]

Yeah, it says our deposit is due by July 15th! :D

[badrat]

Its been awhile since I've posted on here ,, but this sounds like a fun weekend, so count me in, Bill

[Tahiti350]

Bad rat, will add you to the list, give Blue lake a call and reserve a spot. Make sure you tell them you are with the ***boat bunch, and they will hook you up.
This should be a great weekend, maybe even one to rival the Cali/AZ bunch!!! :D :D

[1978 Rogers]

If I don't get our confirmation today, I'll have to give them a call. Labor Day is just around the corner.
I raced home from work yesterday to see if our confermation came in the mail. I'm just like a kid. I can't wait. It didn't come. :( What a bummer, just the usually junk mail coupons.
This is going to be quite the turn out.

[77468sleekcraft]

TAKING OVER THE WHOLE CAMPGROUND IS KIND OF WHAT I WAS TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH.....BUT I THINK WE HAVE A WAYS TO GO... :)

[jrork]

Hey, we got ours today. Site 41 and they want a whopping $16.00 deposit by the middle of July. I think we can afford that. Should be cool.

[1978 Rogers]

I just got off the phone with the Resort because I hadn't gotten anything in the mail from them and some of you have. He said don't expect confirmations for a while. I asked how many people have reservations for this weekend with the ***boat group. He guessed about 8. :notam: I hope he's off by 9. He didn't mark them down as being with a group. My wife wants to know if we're the only "cheapos" in a tent. :rolleyes:
1. 1978Rogers, tent spot H
2. Malcom
3. Tahiti350
4. Jrork
5. snjspencer
6. Vern S
7. Wicky
8. 77468Sleekcraft
9. Mr & Mrs. Budlight
10. Bottomfeeder
11. Dave 186
12. Quiet Riot?
13. Berk
14. Jetboy03
15. PC Rat?
16. mile2885?
17. BadRat

[Tahiti350]

I asked how many people have reservations for this weekend with the ***boat group. He guessed about 8. :notam: I hope he's off by 9. He didn't mark them down as being with a group. [/QUOTE]
1. 1978Rogers, tent spot H
2. Malcom, RV 40
3. Tahiti350, RV 39
4. Jrork
5. snjspencer
6. Vern S
7. Wicky
8. 77468Sleekcraft
9. Mr & Mrs. Budlight
10. Bottomfeeder
11. Dave 186
12. Quiet Riot?
13. Berk
14. Jetboy03
15. PC Rat?
16. mile2885?
17. BadRat
Come on ya'all, post your reserved site so we can see who's in and who we need to stay after to make sure they commit. Talk to your friends and contacts, and let's fill this place up on Labor day!!!

[bottom feeder]

1978 rogers,
It will be a one day trip for us at best right now. I had suspected this when the thread started and made no reservation.

[Vern S]

A one day trip for me as well, I only live about 30 minutes away. There is much more lake to boat on at Moses Lake and Labor Day is usually pretty happening.

[malcolm]

Jrork is in RV 41.

[Tahiti350]

Updated list, waht about the rest?
1. 1978Rogers, tent spot H
2. Malcom, RV 40
3. Tahiti350, RV 39
4. Jrork, RV 41
5. snjspencer
6. Vern S, Daytripper
7. Wicky
8. 77468Sleekcraft
9. Mr & Mrs. Budlight
10. Bottomfeeder, Daytripper
11. Dave 186
12. Quiet Riot?
13. Berk
14. Jetboy03
15. PC Rat?
16. mile2885?
17. BadRat

[1978 Rogers]

Wow, we really have a long way to go to fill up the camp ground. Oh well, less traffic at the ramp.

[snjspencer]

hi everyone we called and got tent spot for the weekend.i can,t wait hopefuly i get the new motor in before then have not had much time or money lately.count use in.

[1978 Rogers]

What tent spot are you in? We're in "H", across from the 3 big time roughin it campers.

[snjspencer]

im not sure the wifey made them i will have her call and find out let you know.

[Tahiti350]

I will keep updating the list as people post their reservations, have also put in a Daytripper's list at the bottom. Posted on the Hot Spots, West forum to spread the word that it's not just a Jet gathering.
78Rogers, It's not camping at my level, It's called RV'ing. The Redneck dictinary says that's "When you put the wheels back on the house for the weekend"!! :hammerhea :cool:
1. 1978Rogers, Tent spot H
2. Malcom, RV 40
3. Tahiti350, RV 39
4. Jrork, RV 41
5. snjspencer, Tent
6. BadRat
7. Wicky
8. 77468Sleekcraft, private lake property
9. Mr & Mrs. Budlight
10. Jetboy03
11. Dave 186
12. Quiet Riot?
13. Berk
14. mile2885?
15. PC Rat?
16.
17.
Daytrippers
1. Vern S
2. Bottomfeeder

[77468sleekcraft]

I WILL BE STAYING AT MY CABIN BUT ITS AN EYESHOT AWAY FROM RESORT INFACT THE RESORTS WEB SITE PHOTO LOOKS LIKE IT WAS TAKEN FROM OUR PROPERTY.. DAMN I CANT WAIT THIS SHOULD BE PRETTY COOL :D ---------BUT WE NEED TO GET MORE PEOPLE GOING SO EVERYONE NEEDS TO SPREAD THE WORD.

[77468sleekcraft]

WELL GUYS I JUST GOT DONE TALKING TO A GUY I MET A FEW MONTHS AGO AND IT SOUNDS LIKE HE AND A BOUNCH OF HIS FRIENDS HAVE HOT BOATS AND WILL PROBABLY BE THERE HE WILL PROBABLY BE POSTING ON THE THREAD LATER....-----ONCE AGAIN LOOKS LIKE THIS THING IS REALLY STARTING TO COME TOGETHER..CHRIS :hammerhea

[Tahiti350]

Bumping up. Any one else going????

[malcolm]

Hey Chris, anyone I'd know? I heard a guy on the river last year that was planning a Blue lake trip. Not sure if he ever made it though, his engine blew the week before. His name was Owen.

[1978 Rogers]

I got my confermation in the mail yesterday. $16 by April 30th. :D

[malcolm]

They must not trust you, they gave us till July. :D

[1978 Rogers]

They must not trust you, they gave us till July. :D
I'm hoping they'll take payments, $4 a week until paid off. :idea:

[Tahiti350]

We got our confirmation of receipt of payment on Wednesday :D
I guess it's all about how you camp, maybe time to step up to something other than canvas:idea::hammer2:.
Just poking at you Chris, no harm intended :D

[1978 Rogers]

We got our confirmation of receipt of payment on Wednesday :D
I guess it's all about how you camp, maybe time to step up to something other than canvas:idea::hammer2:.
Just poking at you Chris, no harm intended :D
Actually, the ground sleeper is nylon.and double walled with the rain fly on. :D

[77468sleekcraft]

I Dont Have Any Idea If You Know Him His Name Is Matt And Hes Got A Yellow Hondo I Believe And I Think He Said Its Got A 468 Bbc With Aluminum Heads I Think Him And His Buddies Have Some Fast Boats So I Think Its A Good Chance That My Perfect Record Will Come To An End This Year Especially If My Pump Is Cavitating Mr Skagen Thinks I Was Probably Just Sucking Up Weeds But Im Not Sure So I Guess I Will Find Out...oh Well If It Is I Will Just Have It Gone Through..

[1978 Rogers]

I Dont Have Any Idea If You Know Him His Name Is Matt And Hes Got A Yellow Hondo I Believe And I Think He Said Its Got A 468 Bbc With Aluminum Heads I Think Him And His Buddies Have Some Fast Boats So I Think Its A Good Chance That My Perfect Record Will Come To An End This Year Especially If My Pump Is Cavitating Mr Skagen Thinks I Was Probably Just Sucking Up Weeds But Im Not Sure So I Guess I Will Find Out...oh Well If It Is I Will Just Have It Gone Through..
Jerry has flyers in his shop for selling boats. I bet he'll let us post a flyer for Labor Day at Blue Lake. People that aren't on ***boats will still here about the get together.

[77468sleekcraft]

Yea Im Sure He Probably Will Let Us Post It In The Shop,maybe We Can Even Get The Guru To Come ---does He Have A Boat At This Time?does Anyone Know?

[48OFF]

Hey guys I just found this get together,and will make plans to make it. I have met Malcolm and Vern at Coeur D Alene a couple of years ago. I live at CDA lake now and will welcome anyone that wants to come on over to Idaho to boat. I have a 21 Laveycraft with a 502, and a gas engine blender that runs on Nitro. I will call for an RV site. How big is this lake?
Eric 48OFF

[Vern S]

Hey Eric I was just thinking of how to get a hold of you. Unfortuneately Blue Lake is kinda small, gets pretty crowed on the big weekends. We are having a get together on Moses on June 24-26. Chris, "1978 Rogers" is planning on coming over and possibly Malcolm, you should come over too. I'm sure we will have several others join us as the word gets out.
Vern

[Tahiti350]

New addition!! Keep talking to anyone you know.
1. 1978Rogers, Tent spot H
2. Malcom, RV 40
3. Tahiti350, RV 39
4. Jrork, RV 41
5. snjspencer, Tent
6. BadRat
7. Wicky
8. 77468Sleekcraft, private lake property
9. Mr & Mrs. Budlight
10. Jetboy03
11. Dave 186
12. Quiet Riot?
13. Berk
14. mile2885?
15. PC Rat?
16. 480FF
17.
Daytrippers
1. Vern S
2. Bottomfeeder

[badrat]

We are planning on coming,, but for some dumb ass reason I can't find the # to call for resevertions, I know its sonewhere in this thread, can you post it again???? Thanks Bill aka Badrat,,

[badrat]

We are planning on coming,, but for some dumb ass reason I can't find the # to call for resevertions, I know its sonewhere in this thread, can you post it again???? Thanks Bill aka Badrat,, probably be a tent dweller for that w/e. do the have rooms near by?? if so where do we call?? Thanks

[77468sleekcraft]

click on 2 page of this thread then scroll down to jork post where he said found it that gives the blue lake resort web site where everyone is staying.all info is there and tell them you are with the hot boat group..

[1978 Rogers]

probably be a tent dweller for that w/e. do the have rooms near by?? if so where do we call?? Thanks
Nothing wrong with tenting it. That makes three of us.

[Tahiti350]

To answer your other question they do have cabins at the resort that can be rented. Just let us know where you are staying and I will update the list.
On a side note, how does the water level look at Blue lake right now??? :confused:

[77468sleekcraft]

Its The Same Every Year.

[Tahiti350]

Okay, I've never been there, and didn't know if the "drought" would have an effect on it like it's doing to the lakes in the Tacoma area.

[malcolm]

What drought!?! :p

[Tahiti350]

Everyone is whiniong about the lack of snowpack, and how bad the "drought" is going to be this year, water rationing, etc. Didn't know if the lakes in that area were snow fed or what, so had some concerns about water level.
Was hoping Alder would fill up this year, but more expect it to be a big mud flat.

[1978 Rogers]

I dought Alder will fill up. But you can still launch a boat. You just have to stay in the middle, away from the stumps. :D

[malcolm]

Sorry guys, I don't worry much about water level in my river. As long as there isn't a bad minus tide I can still launch. If you don't like where the level is, just wait an hour. :)

[Tahiti350]

Bump, back to the top. Anyone new to add to the list???

[77468sleekcraft]

Hey Guys Whats Up ..i Havent Really Been Around Cause My Step Dad Has Recently Been Diagnosed With A Cancerous Brain Tumer And Things Are Not Going Well --looks Like I Am Going To Have To Help Take Care Of Him...so Its Going To Be Really Hard For Me To Get My Boat Ready, But I Will Try ---i Really Need To Get A Few Things Done On It And Take It Out And Stretch Her Legs Cause Its Been Sitting For Quite A While And Im Starting To Worry About The Carbs Guming Up.

[malcolm]

Where's your boat at Chris?

[quiet riot]

Just an update for me, I've got a new set of pistons coming since I burnt up 3 of em a few weeks back. Still interested and should know in a few weeks if I've got all the bugs worked out of the new(er) motor now. I think I'm gonna go ahead and dyno the motor this time and make sure I find out what gas/timing etc I can get away with running and such (haven't done higher comp w/n2o before.)
Does anybody know if I wait till late May to make a reservation will the spots be filled up by then? Just don't want to commit to a long trip for us and not have everything lined out. I'll prolly stay for 3 days with the family and head on over and visit Iderho relatives afterwards and make it my annual trip back home if we go.
jd

[jrork]

I would think you could wait but at the same time, the guy I made the reservations with just needed a $16 deposit to hold the site.
I figure if something happens that stops us from being able to go I'll just call him and cancel and let him keep the $16.
Anyhow, good luck with the motor and hope we can meet up at Blue.

[77468sleekcraft]

The Boats Up Here In Everett Malcolm..and As Far As Reservations I Would Make Them Asap.maybe Here Sometime Soon We Should Hook Up And Do Some Work On The Boats And Take Them Out.

[malcolm]

Cool, yeah we need to get them out and make sure they're ready for this year. I've been super busy and haven't been able to get the cover off and see how she faired the winter yet. Maybe in a week or two I'll get caught up and be able to do something.

[1978 Rogers]

Cool, yeah we need to get them out and make sure they're ready for this year. I've been super busy and haven't been able to get the cover off and see how she faired the winter yet. Maybe in a week or two I'll get caught up and be able to do something.
Yesterday would have been a great day on the river. I drove by on I-5 heading the the Quinalt Casino for a friends bachelor party. The river was glass.

[malcolm]

That's the good thing about the river... it's always glass. :D

[dregsz]

I just moved to Portland area and planning to buy (or buy and build) a boat in the next few weeks.
I maybe able to talk the wife into this, rent out a cabin...
Anyone bringing kids along?

[1978 Rogers]

I think a few people will bring kids. My parents will be up from Arizona, so they'll be watching our 2 year old son.

[malcolm]

We have a 7 year old girl. She went with us to Moses last year, I think we'll bring her to Blue Lake this year.

[Captain no fun]

Hey guys, I just got off the phone with Chris, so I finally got linked. We were over at Blue Lake for memorial, I spun the thrust in my boat, Big Fat Steve lost his steering, Teideman's Hallet (Big chev) ran well, GR's Big Chev Ranger ran well, Chuck's Jetster, Big Chev ran well, Hammers Olds 850 jetster ran well, both of my midgets boats ran well, I got a new crank from Jim Greens, and Jeff the machinist came over and installed new cam bearings at my shop for me. That was sweet, I didn't have to take the engine to him. I'll be running next week, we have reservations at Laurents on the end of the lake, for Labor day. For those of you who haven't been, there aren't a lot of beaches, the police are friendly, if you're respectful, and not overly hammered. It's a kid friendly place. I live in Edmonds, and frequent the Snohomish River, we have a bunch of fast jet boat pals, and the crowd grows bigger every year. We want to set up a trip to Moses/ potholes, and a trip to Roosevelt, over by Wilbur. I got my ass handed to me by a guy running an SOHC, Blown, Vee tunnel. It was great, and they are a super crowd over there. The Snohomish has a lot of sandy beaches, but is tide affected, the boat launch at Everett has a new LARGE sand bar in front of it, so we'll be launching at Smith Island a lot this year, or be held tidal hostage. I'm going to help Chris with his rig to get him running, Owen put a new aluminum headed small block in his eliminator this year, and is running strong. I don't know if Jeff with the jetster got his new engine in, and Ian from Monroe was preparing for a new motor as well. We'll have to take over a restaurant, or something to get more people aquainted. Pray for good weather! Matt.

[jrork]

Sounds great Matt. Your idea of getting together is probably a great idea as well. Gives everybody a chance to hate me now rather than waiting tell Labor Day :D
Curious if baffles are needed for Blue Lake? I know what the law says but i'm curious if ya gotta have em to keep from getting harrassed?

[77468sleekcraft]

WOW NOW IT SOUNDS LIKE WE MIGHT REALLY TAKE OVER THE LAKE----COOOOOL AND AS FAR AS MAKING NOISE ON BLUE LAKE I DONT RUN BAFFLES AND NOBODY HAS BOTHERED ME...HELL SO LONG AS IT SOUNDS GOOD THE LOUDER THE BETTER WRIGHT. :hammerhea

[jrork]

Sounds like maybe we should update our attendance list. This is starting to look like something.
BottomFeeder, you're not really selling your boat are you? I wanted to see that beast in person......bummer

[malcolm]

Ok Matt, which boat is your's? We must have seen you on the river last year. I remember Wade's and Owen's boats. I was there the day Owen blew his 400.
I was sick when we checked out Rotary park over M-day weekend. I was wondering if the city would bring in a front end loader and clean some of that up if enough of us complained?
http://home1.gte.net/res09phe/lowtide.JPG

[malcolm]

Well, I sent the city an email. We'll see if it does any good.

[Tahiti350]

Well,
As of today I haven't sold the Tahiti yet, but it is still up for grabs. WE still intend to be at Blue lake, with or without the boat. We will be bringing our 3 yo girl and the Murf (Lab/English shepard). If nothing else I will brin ght big smoker adn be the designated beef burner :cool: ..
Everyone play safe, adn a get together (soon) sound like a good idea. We will be on the road from the 17th thru the 23rd, and again from the 27th thru 4th.

[Captain no fun]

It's a good idea to run baffles on Blue. We got politely hasseled by the sheriff. Big Fat made baffles out of baked bean cans to passify the law, it actually worked, until they blew out. He has a snot filled 460. My boat is the 18' Hondo, white with yellow stripes. For those of you whom have been up the river for a few years, I'm the guy that got hit and sank 3 years ago. The summer before that I sank in Ebey slough, from a stern wash. Man those boats sink fast! Both times we dove and retreived. It took two years to complete repairs, and this year I changed the Ford for a Chev. I've got a calibrated decible meter, if we can get the regulations as to acceptable noise levels. By the way Tahiti 350, why are you selling, and how much? I want to organize a run over to potholes/ Moses Lake, but I don't know the park situation. We had a large gathering at Steamboat and the rangers were totally out of hand. One of our guys was in a wheelchair, unloading his van, the front two wheels were on the grass, so the ranger gave him a ticket. One other was walking from the camp site to our motorhome, he gat cited for open container on a public highway. The parking lot is a highway. It kind of ruined the experience. We try for private resorts, so we can actually relax. Like I said, hopefully I'll be running this coming weekend. Matt.

[malcolm]

Hey Matt, I must have seen your boat at least once. We finally went around the slough late last year. It was a blast. Mine is the blue and white Spectra 18.
We're going to Moses Lake the weekend of the 25th, check out the Moses Lake thread.

[1978 Rogers]

For some of us the weekend is starting on the 23. :D
Captain. We're thinking of heading over to Roosevelt the weekend after 4 of july. 7-10. We usually camp at River Rue Campground.

[malcolm]

Yeah, rub it in! :D

[JETBOY03]

yea im heading over the morning of the 23rd also. more time to play!!