Let's talk about Plowman's.....

[rrrr]

OK, gang, it's that time again......
Are we on? Is there still water in Lake Whitney?
C'MON, let's get it goin'!!!! :crossx: :D :D

[Brazos River Rat]

What I am hearing the water is down almost 7 feet . I am going no mater how low, We need rain !!!!! I have camp site 26 reserved already
Can't wait to see everyone again .
Link to plowman http://texas***boats.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1546

[Devilman]

What I am hearing the water is down almost 7 feet . I am going no mater how low, We need rain !!!!! I have camp site 32 reserved already
Can't wait to see everyone again .
It's pretty damn low alright..... I was up that direction last weekend with Oldbuck, crossed the bridge by Kimball Bend Park(?) water is down quite a bit. Lots of shoreline exposed from the last time I was there....
But yes, we are going as well. Indian Lodge again. Oldbuck, Esabataj, TexasJet, Greaser, Atxwrangler, Black.... They're all stayin at the Lodge too. :rollside:

[rrrr]

Cool.....
I'm gonna call this afternoon and reserve our cabin.
What date are you going? 10/7-8????
Edit: Read the THB thread.....seeyas there!!

[Brazos River Rat]

We will arrive Saturday morning and leave Sunday .

[Greaser]

I'm getting there friday afternoon! Cant wait.

[sdba069]

I'll be somewhere close. probably won't even go down there, just hang out here and work. maybe put together a small feed for Saturday night. Hell, I put it together last year and didn't go down. Isn't that right rrrr ??

[Brazos River Rat]

Hey Garry;
I am sure my dad and I will come by Saturday to bullshit with you once we get checked in at Plowmans .
Let me know if you need anything from Granbury .

[jetboat]

Hey Garry;
I am sure my dad and I will come by Saturday to bullshit with you once we get checked in at Plowmans .
Let me know if you need anything from Granbury .
guess it will be my first time,my son and i are looking forward to beingn there.

[Devilman]

guess it will be my first time,my son and i are looking forward to beingn there.
Cool, glad your gonna make it up there. You won't be disappointed.:D Lookin forward to to seein that Avenger in person....

[rrrr]

I'll be somewhere close. probably won't even go down there, just hang out here and work. maybe put together a small feed for Saturday night. Hell, I put it together last year and didn't go down. Isn't that right rrrr ??
Yeah, but this year we're gonna come up to the shop and get you.
Somebody needs to call Joe Don, Fonda wants to know if he's cooking breakfast tacos.......:D
We are going to tow the flattie with our '66 F-100, it was down for repairs last year. Talk about waiting for a part....the column shift tube broke, I ordered a replacement part from Dennis Carpenter last September.
The company that makes the part waits until there is enough demand to make a production run (made in Argentina :rolleyes: ), so I finally got a new tube TWO WEEKS AGO.......
What fun, had to take the column out of the truck to replace the part, forgot how it reassembled since I took it apart LAST AUGUST.....
All day Saturday and some of Sunday it works again. Wife pointed out I am getting stupider as I get older....... :p
Just need to replace an A/C hose, recharge it, and we are good to go.
Hey jetboat, I'll be looking forward to meeting you, didn't know there was another Plano hot boater on the boards.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/109redone.JPG

[Devilman]

Frikkin sweet F100, RRRR. I got pics of your boat last year, but you were definitely pulling it with something else!
It took that long to find a shift tube? Why did they have to make it?

[rrrr]

Frikkin sweet F100, RRRR. I got pics of your boat last year, but you were definitely pulling it with something else!
It took that long to find a shift tube? Why did they have to make it?
Far as I can tell, there is only one company in the US that has parts manufacturing license from Ford. That's Dennis Carpenter (http://www.dennis-carpenter.com/).
They told me last year that the part was out of stock and they only had one source, so I just had to wait until some were fabricated. I checked every stinkin' NOS parts house in the country I could find, and came up empty. Most of 'em used Dennis Carpenter as a source for their inventory.
I didn't want to use a junkyard part, because it would be worn out, and I would just be fixing it again. I checked in with DC every couple of months, but no luck. Finally they emailed me and said the parts were in a few weeks ago.
Funny thing, the damaged part I replaced had a Motorcraft P/N label on it, so it was a replacement too. The truck has only 120,000 miles on it. I think I'll be pulling the shifter now and then to lube it. The failure occurs where the shifter inserts into the tube.

[Devilman]

Far as I can tell, there is only one company in the US that has parts manufacturing license from Ford. That's Dennis Carpenter (http://www.dennis-carpenter.com/).
They told me last year that the part was out of stock and they only had one source, so I just had to wait until some were fabricated. I checked every stinkin' NOS parts house in the country I could find, and came up empty. Most of 'em used Dennis Carpenter as a source for their inventory.
I didn't want to use a junkyard part, because it would be worn out, and I would just be fixing it again. I checked in with DC every couple of months, but no luck. Finally they emailed me and said the parts were in a few weeks ago.
Funny thing, the damaged part I replaced had a Motorcraft P/N label on it, so it was a replacement too. The truck has only 120,000 miles on it. I think I'll be pulling the shifter now and then to lube it. The failure occurs where the shifter inserts into the tube.
I gotcha. I had a '68 awhile back, some of that stuff was mighty hard to come by. Totally agree on the junkyard deal. I got some of the harder to find stuff from a company called LMCTruck (www.lmctruck.com). Not sure if the stuff is licensed from Ford or not.... That and just because its listed in the catalog, doesn't necessarily mean they have it on the shelf. :D Good deal on getting yours rolling, makes me want another old Ford....

[jetboat]

Yeah, but this year we're gonna come up to the shop and get you.
Somebody needs to call Joe Don, Fonda wants to know if he's cooking breakfast tacos.......:D
We are going to tow the flattie with our '66 F-100, it was down for repairs last year. Talk about waiting for a part....the column shift tube broke, I ordered a replacement part from Dennis Carpenter last September.
The company that makes the part waits until there is enough demand to make a production run (made in Argentina :rolleyes: ), so I finally got a new tube TWO WEEKS AGO.......
What fun, had to take the column out of the truck to replace the part, forgot how it reassembled since I took it apart LAST AUGUST.....
All day Saturday and some of Sunday it works again. Wife pointed out I am getting stupider as I get older....... :p
Just need to replace an A/C hose, recharge it, and we are good to go.
Hey jetboat, I'll be looking forward to meeting you, didn't know there was another Plano hot boater on the boards.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/109redone.JPG
were in plano are you in? i'am in the snottiy section of deerfield,bunch of wantw bees.will be close to campsite 32 at plowmans,come on over. or call me since were neighbors.ill pm my phone number.

[Brazos River Rat]

Hey RRRR
Jetboat ( steve) will be in #26 campsite with us.
Come over and visit
Glad you got the old ford going . Pretty sweet set up.
I will be in the 68 white chevy with my cole v-drive in my avator

[rrrr]

were in plano are you in? i'am in the snottiy section of deerfield,bunch of wantw bees.will be close to campsite 32 at plowmans,come on over. or call me since were neighbors.ill pm my phone number.
LOL I live at Parker and Independence, not to far from you. I'll give you a call next week.......
The "30s" are where everyone in our group hangs out, so you'll be in a good place.......

[jetboat]

LOL I live at Parker and Independence, not to far from you. I'll give you a call next week.......
The "30s" are where everyone in our group hangs out, so you'll be in a good place.......
whats the ''30''s? hope not the number of grand kids!

[rrrr]

whats the ''30''s? hope not the number of grand kids!
Plowman's campsite numbers......... :rollside:

[jetboat]

Plowman's campsite numbers......... :rollside:
next week will be fine,doing a side tile job,and replacing the flexplate.do you know charlie francis?he's got a taylor,hes been more than helping on the engine side along with impatient 1.

[oldbuck40]

Plowman's campsite numbers......... :rollside:
HEY Ron how you been man! hows Fonda doing! hope the kid aint starting any more stuff with her! we'll be at Indian lodge #1

[oldbuck40]

next week will be fine,doing a side tile job,and replacing the flexplate.do you know charlie francis?he's got a taylor,hes been more than helping on the engine side along with impatient 1.i know Charlie! is he coming in Oct.? i'll have my old raggedy SJ there too!!!

[Devilman]

i know Charlie! is he coming in Oct.? i'll have my old raggedy SJ there too!!!
Damn, bro. Are you lost? :D

[atxwrangler]

i can't wait for this event.i have been wanting to come for two years now,this will be my first trip!

[ratso]

Going on Saturday this year...

[Greaser]

i can't wait for this event.i have been wanting to come for two years now,this will be my first trip!
You wont regret making the trip. This will be my 3rd.

[sdba069]

Will be my first.

[TexasJet]

SAY WHAT !!!!! :rolleyes: Will be my first.

[olbiezer]

ya gary is a vergin......lol .........he just never has a boat to get there in always working on em....... :)

[pgf127rt]

Somebody needs to call Joe Don, Fonda wants to know if he's cooking breakfast tacos.......:D
rrr, yes I am coming and yes the breakfast tacos will be ready on Saturday morning, looking forward to seeing you , Fonda and all of the folks who come.
I am bringing my weed whacker as that is all a senior citizen can handle nowadays.
That is a good looking Ford truck, and you know how I love that boat.

[sdba069]

You think Rocky might let me in on a visitor's pass since I won't be bringing a boat and I don't have a spot?????

[Brazos River Rat]

Garry . will you know any one there ??
LOL ::: Come on bye , were will be there # 26..

[rrrr]

rrr, yes I am coming and yes the breakfast tacos will be ready on Saturday morning, looking forward to seeing you , Fonda and all of the folks who come.
I am bringing my weed whacker as that is all a senior citizen can handle nowadays.
That is a good looking Ford truck, and you know how I love that boat.
It'll be good to see ya.....
LOL about the whacker, just what I always suspected- old folks boats. :D :D

[pgf127rt]

rrr, it really isn't about the wacker, it is the training wheels on the hull. :D
Look forward to seeing everyone.

[taylormanss]

bump

[rrrr]

HEY Ron how you been man! hows Fonda doing! hope the kid aint starting any more stuff with her! we'll be at Indian lodge #1
Hey you old fooker, better get ready to party........ :crossx:

[olbiezer]

hey gary i might actually be able to make it for fri and sat maybe will let ya know........ :) :rollside: jj beaver and i will be at camp spot 2 come see us....u can work on my boat lol :) :rollside:

[olbiezer]

anyone got plowmans pics from past years? id like to see the place

[Greaser]

I have some of the park itself, with me, from a trip we took out there, but not from the actual event. I guess I lost those when my computer decieded to take a dump. :mad:

[Devilman]

I have some of the park itself, with me, from a trip we took out there, but not from the actual event. I guess I lost those when my computer decieded to take a dump. :mad:
This ain't ISL, bro.... Little more work postin the pics. :D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17882
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17883
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17884

[Devilman]

These are a few random pics that I had handy. I've got more on the 'puter at home, I'll post 'em up this evening if ya like.... :rollside:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2812Pa030012.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2812Pa030011.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/28121749cropped.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/28121750cropped.jpg
http://texas***boats.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10231/Dscn1746.jpg

[Greaser]

This ain't ISL, bro.... Little more work postin the pics. :D
LOL, Yea, I was just being lazy :cool:

[Devilman]

LOL, Yea, I was just being lazy :cool:
LMAO, I hear ya. I can't find the CD I had here at work, it had some Plowman pics on it. Kinda pisses me off, to lose track of it in this little ass office. :rolleyes: I was scratchin around to see what I had here & there. :rollside:

[Greaser]

I remember that blue and black boat in that last pic. That was a fast mofo :crossx:

[Devilman]

I remember that blue and black boat in that last pic. That was a fast mofo :crossx:
Yeah he was! Good thing Esabataj's cam was already flat, that dude would have wasted him.... :crossx: :D

[Greaser]

Yeah he was! Good thing Esabataj's cam was already flat, that dude would have wasted him.... :crossx: :D
LOL We woulda had to have the waaamulance on standby.

[olbiezer]

thanks for the pics....my first time there this year.....look for my black daytona at camp spot 2 (late getting it so prob in the boonies lol) looking forward to meeting some of u texas boys.......

[Devilman]

thanks for the pics....my first time there this year.....look for my black daytona at camp spot 2 (late getting it so prob in the boonies lol) looking forward to meeting some of u texas boys.......
No problem bud. Last year was my first time attending, it was a damn good time. Several of us are actually staying upriver at the Indian Lodge, but will be out & about down there. We'll definitely keep an eye out for ya. :rollside:

[Devilman]

LOL We woulda had to have the waaamulance on standby.
That would be a good name for his motorhome.... I might have to make a sticker for it. :crossx:

[olbiezer]

i stayed at the indian lodge one time.....when gary snow was fixing my old boat.....what a dump....(but id have stayed there again if they had of had room lol) :) :rollside:

[Greaser]

i stayed at the indian lodge one time.....when gary snow was fixing my old boat.....what a dump....(but id have stayed there again if they had of had room lol) :) :rollside:
It sure beats tenting it. LOL

[Devilman]

It sure beats tenting it. LOL
Plus it has room for the Waaaambulance to park.... :D

[sdba069]

hey Ron......... Look forward to seeing that new boat. Bert, I guess we need to start getting the smoker ready, How's everything been going? I doubt I even go down to the park.

[Greaser]

hey Ron......... Look forward to seeing that new boat. Bert, I guess we need to start getting the smoker ready, How's everything been going? I doubt I even go down to the park.
Garry........dont make us bring the park to you.....LOL
Hey, what ya wanna cook for Friday night??

[sdba069]

Well, we can either fire up the grill for some burgers and such or go up to the new cafe across the bridge and give them some much appreciated business.

[Greaser]

Well, we can either fire up the grill for some burgers and such or go up to the new cafe across the bridge and give them some much appreciated business.
I was gonna ask if tjat place was still open. We ate there last time we were down there, and it was pretty good. How late do they stay open???

[BlownCVX20]

Just checked the Lake Whitney lake level on the Corp web sight. It's down over 8 feet and should be around 9 foot low when 7th rolls around. Lets hope it rains before then. :mad:

[Greaser]

Just checked the Lake Whitney lake level on the Corp web sight. It's down over 8 feet and should be around 9 foot low when 7th rolls around. Lets hope it rains before then. :mad:
I dont think the river is that low......is it?????? I was told a week or so ago that it was low, but not to bad to have problem....

[BlownCVX20]

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[sdba069]

We have a gauge right below the house on the river and as of 6:00 this afternoon it is 10' and 2" low. It's probably still a doable deal, but the Corp starts closing some of the boat ramps when it gets this low and Plowman's is one of them. We've run with it low before but probably not this low.

[Devilman]

Wonder how low it has to be to affect the ramp at Indian Lodge. Might have to bring along a couple of 2x10's to "extend" the ramp some like we used to do at Grandma's... :crossx:

[Greaser]

Wonder how low it has to be to affect the ramp at Indian Lodge. Might have to bring along a couple of 2x10's to "extend" the ramp some like we used to do at Grandma's... :crossx:
LOL
What are you doing online "After" work.LOL

[Devilman]

LOL
What are you doing online "After" work.LOL
You might ask yourself the same question, LMAO....:crossx:

[sdba069]

The ramp at Indian Lodge is unusable. It's good to about 7 feet down. All his people have been putting in down below my house at Kimball Bend.

[olbiezer]

all this gloom and doom with the water level........we can always go hang out at gary's shop and drink beer! :) :rollside:

[sdba069]

Wouldn't be the first time. I don't think the water level will be that big a deal.

[oldbuck40]

Wouldn't be the first time. I don't think the water level will be that big a deal.Morning Old timer! and no i still aint run the boat yet! been too rough with all the wind. may just have to back it in and leave it on the trailer and have it make those Vroooom Vroooom noises lololo

[olbiezer]

so who all is going to plowmans next weekend anyway?
jj beaver and i will be over at campsite #2 from what i understand....... :) :rollside: black daytona and his white barron sprint

[Brazos River Rat]

I will be in site 26 .

[Greaser]

I'll be there!!!!

[Brazos River Rat]

Water was pretty low when I went by there yesterday. Around 9 ft low .
No rain in forcast , I hope we have enough water to launch at the ramp.

[olbiezer]

that was what i was thinking about the water level.........it can be low but what about the ramps? arent there a few different ramps around there? are some better then others or what?

[Brazos River Rat]

I am pretty sure Kimball Bend ramp will be the closest if Plowman is closed.
Right of the HWy , maybe 8 -10 minutes away ..
Garry will know the best , I am sure he will chime in shortly ..

[olbiezer]

hey river rat i will follow u if a v drive can make it all us jetters will be ok lol. :) :yuk:

[Devilman]

I am pretty sure Kimball Bend ramp will be the closest if Plowman is closed.
Right of the HWy , maybe 8 -10 minutes away ..
Garry will know the best , I am sure he will chime in shortly ..
Kimball Bend is the closet I know of, its just a little ways upriver from the Lodge's ramp. Little longer of a boat ride down to Plowman's, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. :D

[atxwrangler]

i'm so there!

[Greaser]

Kimball Bend is the closet I know of, its just a little ways upriver from the Lodge's ramp. Little longer of a boat ride down to Plowman's, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. :D
If I remember right, its about a 1/4 mile longer of a boat ride............. :crossx:

[olbiezer]

rockey posted over on tx ***boats that the plowmans people said bot of there ramps were useable..........

[cookieman]

We to the river today and both ramps are useable. It looks like everything is a go. We may not get to run 10 wide but the water looked good. I hope the weather will be just like today, sunny and hot, low 90's and light winds. See ya at the river next weekend.

[olbiezer]

weather chennel 10 day forcast says sunny with some clouds for all 3 days....high of 88 to 90 each day......... :) :rollside:

[Devilman]

If I remember right, its about a 1/4 mile longer of a boat ride............. :crossx:
Well, 1/4 mile more ride is more pipes to listen to & a couple more drinks to knck out.
Also, that friend of mine that bought the jet the other day may try & find a place to stay & follow us up there. Break him into jetboat gatherings right, ain't it? :crossx: We're going to the lake with him tomorrow, see what he says then....

[sdba069]

When the water is this low, the old south ramp at Plowman's can be a little interesting. The Kimball ramp is probably the best ramp on the upper end of the lake and is always the last usable ramp when the water gets very low. I think it will all be cool though because we have run with the water lower than this. I haven't been down to the park but I know they haven't cut the grass here at Kimball and if they haven't cut it down there, it will look like a jungle. The year that the water was low we brought in a couple of riding mowers and cut the grass or at least a bunch of it.

[Greaser]

When the water is this low, the old south ramp at Plowman's can be a little interesting. The Kimball ramp is probably the best ramp on the upper end of the lake and is always the last usable ramp when the water gets very low. I think it will all be cool though because we have run with the water lower than this. I haven't been down to the park but I know they haven't cut the grass here at Kimball and if they haven't cut it down there, it will look like a jungle. The year that the water was low we brought in a couple of riding mowers and cut the grass or at least a bunch of it.
Hey Garry, we still on for supper friday night at the lil cafe???

[sdba069]

Yep, still on. As a matter of fact, just got back from there. Tammy and I both had big old chicken-fried steaks. The cafe folks are leaving flyers at the lodge with the specials for Friday night on them. Give me or Tammy a call and we'll figure out the final prep for Saturday night.

[Brazos River Rat]

hey river rat i will follow u if a v drive can make it all us jetters will be ok lol. :) :yuk:
No problem , we should be OK.
I will be cautious , do not want to hit any thing . The person you camping with knows the river a lot better than me. I like to follow him around .
I followed him up to the sandbar this summer, we will not be able to do that trip this time . Way too low..

[Brazos River Rat]

When the water is this low, the old south ramp at Plowman's can be a little interesting. The Kimball ramp is probably the best ramp on the upper end of the lake and is always the last usable ramp when the water gets very low. I think it will all be cool though because we have run with the water lower than this. I haven't been down to the park but I know they haven't cut the grass here at Kimball and if they haven't cut it down there, it will look like a jungle. The year that the water was low we brought in a couple of riding mowers and cut the grass or at least a bunch of it.
I was using that ramp last year and the B.R.A. told me not to use it any more.
I guess they want use to use the new one only .. :cry:

[olbiezer]

hey river rat......jj has a v drive so he may never get it off the trailer guess we are on our own lol......ya ya i know u have one too lol :) :rollside:

[Brazos River Rat]

Everytime I seen him , he was driving his V-Drive, the yellow Dimarco , cool set up with the 8 weber carbs .
We just can's slow down , we gotta go fast and stay above all the bad stuff .

[oldbuck40]

Everytime I seen him , he was driving his V-Drive, the yellow Dimarco , cool set up with the 8 weber carbs .
We just can's slow down , we gotta go fast and stay above all the bad stuff .Hey Billy whats this i hear you bought a 509! lol

[Brazos River Rat]

I was thinking about it. No plans as of yet . I think garry is keeping it .

[oldbuck40]

I was thinking about it. No plans as of yet . I think garry is keeping it .hahahah thats not what i heard! i was there saturday.

[Brazos River Rat]

I think Garry is going crazy .
What are you working on NOW ????

[oldbuck40]

I think Garry is going crazy .
What are you working on NOW ????he wouldnt tell me who it was,,but he said i had met him at his shop several times,,,,and all the talk in the spam thread about that motor was what kinda give it away lol

[oldbuck40]

ooops didnt see the rest of your post,,,i had to take the boat back to him,the cam took a dump,so he's gonna put a roller in it!

[Brazos River Rat]

If i bought it, I would have it at home to drool over ..

[Brazos River Rat]

ooops didnt see the rest of your post,,,i had to take the boat back to him,the cam took a dump,so he's gonna put a roller in it!
Going to be ready for Plowman s??

[oldbuck40]

If i bought it, I would have it at home to drool over ..hummmm i heard a freshen up is in order !

[oldbuck40]

Going to be ready for Plowman s??
Dunno????? just gonna depend on what all is torn up and if the parts get there on time!

[Brazos River Rat]

UPS overnight.
I want to hear that bad boy run with an 8-71 on it.
I will be slow as usual. 83-84 MPH .

[oldbuck40]

UPS overnight.
I want to hear that bad boy run with an 8-71 on it.
I will be slow as usual. 83-84 MPH .yea i would like to hear it run too! but thats the way it is... seems lots of people have had some bad luck with cams here lately,,,oh well Garry says the roller will help and chances of it eating another one will be almost nill!
Oldbuck keeping his fingers crossed!!!

[olbiezer]

river rat at 83 to 85 u are down there with us lowly jet boats......u need that 509 lol :) :rollside:

[sdba069]

New pieces are on the way. Should be here Wednesday. Help didn't show yesterday, motor will be out in the morning.

[Brazos River Rat]

river rat at 83 to 85 u are down there with us lowly jet boats......u need that 509 lol :) :rollside:
I know, but is been very dependable. this is my 9th year on my back yard motor. It hard to change something when it lasted this long .
I get beat by all, Outboard, Jets , V-Drive , I don't care . My just keeps on running when every one has to work on theirs.

[olbiezer]

ya i know thta feeling.......my next boat will be a v drive again prob.......blew up the motor in my barron sprint in the spring so went with this daytona...... :) :rollside:

[oldbuck40]

I know, but is been very dependable. this is my 9th year on my back yard motor. It hard to change something when it lasted this long .
I get beat by all, Outboard, Jets , V-Drive , I don't care . My just keeps on running when every one has to work on theirs.Ooooops you dun put a curse on ya boat now braggin and all!!!! hahahah

[oldbuck40]

New pieces are on the way. Should be here Wednesday. Help didn't show yesterday, motor will be out in the morning.cool! keep me posted on when i need to come help!!!

[Brazos River Rat]

Ooooops you dun put a curse on ya boat now braggin and all!!!! hahahah
Maybe that what it will take for me to step up and get something better .

[oldbuck40]

Maybe that what it will take for me to step up and get something better .your luck it will run another 10 yrs lol!
damn i figured you bought that 509,,talked to Garry he said no he decided to keep it!

[Brazos River Rat]

your luck it will run another 10 yrs lol!
damn i figured you bought that 509,,talked to Garry he said no he decided to keep it!
Never know. I am guessing if it blows, it will be at Plowman's . Want have to far to get pulled in there..

[oldbuck40]

Never know. I am guessing if it blows, it will be at Plowman's . Want have to far to get pulled in there..nah it wont!!! that dang thing sounds too solid. i sure hope all my stuff works out! its been a long summer on the bank!

[Brazos River Rat]

New pieces are on the way. Should be here Wednesday. Help didn't show yesterday, motor will be out in the morning.
Help did not show, I can not believe that Garry .
You will have to lock the gate and not answer the phone .

[Brazos River Rat]

nah it wont!!! that dang thing sounds too solid. i sure hope all my stuff works out! its been a long summer on the bank!
I am very happy with the old motor. It just need a few more ponies and I would be happy . It will turn 6100 for a long time. I ran it wide open for at least 3-4 mile before an it just wanted to keep going . Just drank to much gas doing that .
It sucks when they are not working right .

[oldbuck40]

I am very happy with the old motor. It just need a few more ponies and I would be happy . It will turn 6100 for a long time. I ran it wide open for at least 3-4 mile before an it just wanted to keep going . Just drank to much gas doing that .
It sucks when they are not working right .LOL they all drink gas like a bunch of wine'os!!! hahaha at least gas has come down a bit!

[Brazos River Rat]

LOL they all drink gas like a bunch of wine'os!!! hahaha at least gas has come down a bit!
YEP, just went and filled up on AV. fuel and it was down to 3.09 a gallon .
That helps alot ..

[oldbuck40]

YEP, just went and filled up on AV. fuel and it was down to 3.09 a gallon .
That helps alot ..lol get one built to run on straight 87!!!

[olbiezer]

just bought 10 gallons of 110.......yuk 70 dollars......need to start a half av gas half 110 diet lol :) :rollside:

[Devilman]

lol get one built to run on straight 87!!!
Its posts like this that make me appreciate my old truck motor motor more & more. Gotta love that 87 octane... :rollside:

[Brazos River Rat]

lol get one built to run on straight 87!!!
She will run on 92 all day , I just like to burn the AV. stuff. It burns so clean ..

[cfrancis]

If everything goes as planned I plan on getting there either late on Friday or early Sat morning.
Looks like Rob and Seve will also be coming.
Look forward to seeing everyone.

[Brazos River Rat]

Is Steve following you . ???
Or do we need to draw a map for him ??

[Greaser]

If everything goes as planned I plan on getting there either late on Friday or early Sat morning.
Looks like Rob and Seve will also be coming.
Look forward to seeing everyone.
Look forward to seeing you again Charlie!!!!

[jetboat]

Look forward to seeing you again Charlie!!!!
also looking forward to also meet you,hope to have a good time!for my first time.

[Greaser]

also looking forward to also meet you,hope to have a good time!for my first time.
Same here.... When are ya getting there?

[Devilman]

also looking forward to also meet you,hope to have a good time!for my first time.
You better be draggin that frikkin Avenger too. :crossx: :rollside:

[jetboat]

You better be draggin that frikkin Avenger too. :crossx: :rollside:
thats a 10-4,wanta go for pinks?with paddles!cause the starter wil not be in.to many fires with family.

[Devilman]

thats a 10-4,wanta go for pinks?with paddles!cause the starter wil not be in.to many fires with family.
LOL, I forgot about the flexplate situation....

[jetboat]

LOL, I forgot about the flexplate situation....
thats ok,let you know mid week what day we will be comming.

[sdba069]

Now y'all have done it. Tammy says that the cookout is officially cancelled for Satuday evening. She went in last night and picked up $300 worth of food for the smoker and we get a message a little while ago that no one wanted to be on a time constraint Saturday afternoon for the cookout. She's not a happy camper. Probably won't have to worry about any more cookouts or fish fries up here. Bert, let Linden know because I think he was planning on coming. If something changes with y'all, you better let me know quick.

[Greaser]

Now y'all have done it. Tammy says that the cookout is officially cancelled for Satuday evening. She went in last night and picked up $300 worth of food for the smoker and we get a message a little while ago that no one wanted to be on a time constraint Saturday afternoon for the cookout. She's not a happy camper. Probably won't have to worry about any more cookouts or fish fries up here. Bert, let Linden know because I think he was planning on coming. If something changes with y'all, you better let me know quick.
LOL I called Tammy and begged for forgivness. LOL Gary, I'll give yall a call later with a head count from my peeps.

[oldbuck40]

LOL I called Tammy and begged for forgivness. LOL Gary, I'll give yall a call later with a head count from my peeps.Head count what? which way you roll? :rollside: :rollside: :rollside:
Well dont give a head count for Esa cause he aint coming!

[TexasJet]

Now y'all have done it. Tammy says that the cookout is officially cancelled for Satuday evening. She went in last night and picked up $300 worth of food for the smoker and we get a message a little while ago that no one wanted to be on a time constraint Saturday afternoon for the cookout. She's not a happy camper. Probably won't have to worry about any more cookouts or fish fries up here. Bert, let Linden know because I think he was planning on coming. If something changes with y'all, you better let me know quick.
THAT SUCKS!!! :cry: :mad: I thought I had her talked into makin' her world famous "nanna puddin'". I'd show up on time just for that!

[esabataj]

Head count what? which way you roll? :rollside: :rollside: :rollside:
Well dont give a head count for Esa cause he aint coming!
Sorry everyone
Just to make it official. Esa and the water wheel chair will not be at plowmans this year. Sometimes things happen that are out of your control and as much as I want to go things just didn't work out. Hope everyone has a great, fun, and Safe weekend and I look forward to better times next year.
And no Before you ask the BBF is running fine and didn't lose another cam. Just personal problems are keeping me home.
Later you all and have fun
Richard

[oldbuck40]

Head count what? which way you roll? :rollside: :rollside: :rollside:
Well dont give a head count for Esa cause he aint coming!
Sorry everyone
Just to make it official. Esa and the water wheel chair will not be at plowmans this year. Sometimes things happen that are out of your control and as much as I want to go things just didn't work out. Hope everyone has a great, fun, and Safe weekend and I look forward to better times next year.
And no Before you ask the BBF is running fine and didn't lose another cam. Just personal problems are keeping me home.
Later you all and have fun
Richardwell bro wish you were gonna make it! but we understand the circumstances! hope everything works out for ya!
P.S. the invite is still open and you know what im talking about!!!

[esabataj]

well bro wish you were gonna make it! but we understand the circumstances! hope everything works out for ya!
P.S. the invite is still open and you know what im talking about!!!
Here you go Greg
Figured I'd save you the trouble of calling it for me
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3188/4867whambulance_edited.jpg

[oldbuck40]

Here you go Greg
Figured I'd save you the trouble of calling it for me
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3188/4867whambulance_edited.jpglol not raggin on ya! ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,yet!!!

[Greaser]

P.S. the invite is still open and you know what im talking about!!!
HEY.........Yall save that for that homosexual forum yall belong to. This aint the place.
Damn queers :rollside:
Hey Richard sorry you cant make it. Hope it gets better for ya.
Damn.....Becky sure was lookin forward to some good margaritas :crossx:

[Shark Attack 065]

[QUOTE=sdba069]Now y'all have done it. Tammy says that the cookout is officially cancelled for Satuday evening. She went in last night and picked up $300 worth of food for the smoker and we get a message a little while ago that no one wanted to be on a time constraint Saturday afternoon for the cookout. She's not a happy camper. Probably won't have to worry about any more cookouts or fish fries up here.
You don't want to get on her bad side , things can get ugly :crossx: :argue: you might want to bring her some flowers too ? :D

[sdba069]

Damn Jeff... You got some pull around here. I asked her about the nanner puddin and she said she wasn't making it, then after you talk to her it's game on for the puddin. Richard, sorry to hear you can't make it. Look forward to seeing everyone.

[olbiezer]

i must have lost track of this thread somewhere........first its food on.......then its food off (still dont know why) then its smooth talking richard talks to tammi and its food on again? gues thats why they call em the opisite sex ............ya got to love it............ :) :rollside:

[TexasJet]

Damn Jeff... You got some pull around here. I asked her about the nanner puddin and she said she wasn't making it, then after you talk to her it's game on for the puddin. Richard, sorry to hear you can't make it. Look forward to seeing everyone.
I have found that begging usually works. :rolleyes:

[Greaser]

Damn Jeff... You got some pull around here. I asked her about the nanner puddin and she said she wasn't making it, then after you talk to her it's game on for the puddin. Richard, sorry to hear you can't make it. Look forward to seeing everyone.
I missed out on it at the last fish fry.......this time, I wont make that mistake. LOL
Hey Garry, we should have about 5 jets pulling in to your neck of the woods about 3:30 friday afternoon. Look forward to seeing ya. :)

[olbiezer]

hey greaser ill beat ya there i figure about 2 pm lol :) :rollside:

[Greaser]

hey greaser ill beat ya there i figure about 2 pm lol :) :rollside:
How long of a drive is it for ya?

[olbiezer]

its right at 500 mi i think no telling what it is from dallas to garries.....seems like you go to another planet going down there lol :) :rollside: whow long is it for u guys? wherare you located?

[Greaser]

its right at 500 mi i think no telling what it is from dallas to garries.....seems like you go to another planet going down there lol :) :rollside: whow long is it for u guys? wherare you located?
Its about 2 1/2 hour drive for us. We live in Caldwell, which is about 25 miles west of College Station.

[olbiezer]

nice drive.......just in case i bought a spare tire for the trailer today lol......picked it up in calif and drove it to mississippi and put it in the garage and came out after a nape and it had a flat tire......things that make u go hmmmmmmmmmm!!! :) :rollside:

[Greaser]

nice drive.......just in case i bought a spare tire for the trailer today lol......picked it up in calif and drove it to mississippi and put it in the garage and came out after a nape and it had a flat tire......things that make u go hmmmmmmmmmm!!! :) :rollside:
No Kidding.........at least it made it that far
Have a safe trip, and look forward to meeting up with you.

[Devilman]

its right at 500 mi i think no telling what it is from dallas to garries.....seems like you go to another planet going down there lol :) :rollside: whow long is it for u guys? wherare you located?
About a 4-5 hour drive for us. Depends on travelin conditions...... You gonna be ready to drink a beer with us Texas folks? No goin to bed early! :crossx:

[olbiezer]

i will drink all the beer u texas boys hand me lol ( to a max of 4 or 5 lol ) i am a real light weight at drinking any more lol........thought u guys were staying at the lodge? :) :rollside:

[Devilman]

i will drink all the beer u texas boys hand me lol ( to a max of 4 or 5 lol ) i am a real light weight at drinking any more lol........thought u guys were staying at the lodge? :) :rollside:
We are. I was mainly just talkin chit, we ain't gettin there till around 10 Friday night. The rest of them assclowns betta not be sleepin, cause I'll be wakin them up. :crossx: At least for a few beers, anyway. Oldbuck likes to puss early, LOL..... :rollside:

[Greaser]

Kenny, we will have the cold beer waiting on ya!!!!! I'll do my best to keep greg from throwing in the towl till you get there. LOL

[olbiezer]

sure offer me a couple of beers and then take it back.......man, i think ive met u before lol :) :rollside:

[Greaser]

sure offer me a couple of beers and then take it back.......man, i think ive met u before lol :) :rollside:
So, are you joining us at Garry's for the cook out?

[olbiezer]

yupe :) :rollside:

[TexasJet]

We are. I was mainly just talkin chit, we ain't gettin there till around 10 Friday night. The rest of them assclowns betta not be sleepin, cause I'll be wakin them up. :crossx: At least for a few beers, anyway. Oldbuck likes to puss early, LOL..... :rollside:
Friday night is a FULL MOOOOOOON!!!! :devil: so we should be ready to howl with the owls. :messedup: :D

[Devilman]

Friday night is a FULL MOOOOOOON!!!! :devil: so we should be ready to howl with the owls. :messedup: :D
I was just thinkin that last night. :D

[Greaser]

Friday night is a FULL MOOOOOOON!!!! :devil: so we should be ready to howl with the owls. :messedup: :D
Well,, that all depends.........Are you bringing that bottle of Patron????? :crossx:

[Devilman]

Well,, that all depends.........Are you bringing that bottle of Patron????? :crossx:
Guess that means ya'll will be asleep then, if he does. LOL :rollside:

[TexasJet]

Well,, that all depends.........Are you bringing that bottle of Patron????? :crossx:
That bottle is dead :(. But I could get another one. If I remember correctly, you didn't even take a hit and it was your bachlor party!

[oldbuck40]

Kenny, we will have the cold beer waiting on ya!!!!! I'll do my best to keep myself from throwing in the towl till you get there. aww dont be a puss!!!

[Devilman]

aww dont be a puss!!!
LMFAO! :crossx:

[oldbuck40]

LMFAO! :crossx:lmao yea Plowmans is the meet where he allways passes out early! hell i think last time we were up till the rooster crowed and i wound up having to walk alot of the women folks back to their cabin LOL i think there were several gallons of alkihol consumed that night! hahahah

[rrrr]

I finished rebuilding my carbs last night......hope I did it right, last time I rebuilt a Holley I owned a leisure suit...... :rollside: Tonight I'll reinstall 'em and get the ol' Howard going again.
Got the F-100 running good, the new A/C evaporator is installed and making coooold air.
Hey Garry, I'll help cook on Saturday. I know how to run one of them smoker thingys....
See you all tomorrow evening.

[olbiezer]

put new accelerator pump and breathers on valve covers today packing the truck up......back killing me all ready! lol........working 3 to 11 tonight .........then its off at 5 am see some of ya tomorrow afternoon :) :rollside:

[Greaser]

That bottle is dead :(. But I could get another one. If I remember correctly, you didn't even take a hit and it was your bachlor party!
Man, If I woulda drank as much as yall that night, I woulda been in the same shape as Black. LOL

[Brazos River Rat]

put new accelerator pump and breathers on valve covers today packing the truck up......back killing me all ready! lol........working 3 to 11 tonight .........then its off at 5 am see some of ya tomorrow afternoon :) :rollside:
Have a safe trip down and be carefull . Looking forward to meeting you .
I should be there Saturday morning around 8:00 am .

[oldbuck40]

Have a safe trip down and be carefull . Looking forward to meeting you .
I should be there Saturday morning around 8:00 am .Billy come by the lodge if ya get a chance in the evening on Saturday!.

[Greaser]

Yall got the beer on ice yet??????

[Devilman]

Yall got the beer on ice yet??????
STFU! :crossx: :rollside:
In a little while.....:D

[Greaser]

STFU! :crossx: :rollside:
In a little while.....:D
LOL

[olbiezer]

wait till u guys see jj's boat.......77 barron sprint flatbottom with his twin turbo motor......wont be broke in yet but it will fly.......hopefully he got it done today.......its my old boat i blew the motor out of in the spring........ :) :rollside:

[sdba069]

I built that motor for JJ 3 or 4 years ago. He's supposed to be here around 8 in the morning to finish wiring and get it running. I've got to put him off a little bit to finish up a motor that's got to go in a boat in the morning.

[Brazos River Rat]

wait till u guys see jj's boat.......77 barron sprint flatbottom with his twin turbo motor......wont be broke in yet but it will fly.......hopefully he got it done today.......its my old boat i blew the motor out of in the spring........ :) :rollside:
I seen that motor at his shop , SWEEEEEETTTT !!!!!

[Brazos River Rat]

Billy come by the lodge if ya get a chance in the evening on Saturday!.
I will try to swing by there some time Saturday.
Is your boat going to be ready ????

[jetboat]

STFU! :crossx: :rollside:
In a little while.....:D
charlie and myself will be comming tonight,just letting you know.

[Devilman]

charlie and myself will be comming tonight,just letting you know.
We won't be there till late this evening, around 10 or 10:30 I'm guessing.... But we will be there. :D

[jetboat]

We won't be there till late this evening, around 10 or 10:30 I'm guessing.... But we will be there. :D
also brought the engine cover along.

[cfrancis]

Well I have my boat hooked up and at my office in Dallas, plan on leaving around 3:00, few stops to make so should be there around 6:00.
Where is a good place to eat around there tonight?
Look forward to seeing everyone.

[Devilman]

also brought the engine cover along.
Is it attached to the boat? :D :rollside:
And BTW, I run across a guy from Houston area with an Avenger like ours.... Haven't spoken with him or anything, but he's supposed to come to a boat gathering here in town in two weeks.....
'73 model by the way.....
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2812avengercrop.jpg

[jetboat]

Is it attached to the boat? :D :rollside:
And BTW, I run across a guy from Houston area with an Avenger like ours.... Haven't spoken with him or anything, but he's supposed to come to a boat gathering here in town in two weeks.....
'73 model by the way.....
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2812avengercrop.jpg
ths cover is not attached,its 95% ready to paint,its just to show you waht my verson is.

[ratso]

Just checked the Lake Whitney lake level on the Corp web sight. It's down over 8 feet and should be around 9 foot low when 7th rolls around. Lets hope it rains before then. :mad:
You gonna run that "sleeper" this year??? :idea: :D

[Greaser]

Well I have my boat hooked up and at my office in Dallas, plan on leaving around 3:00, few stops to make so should be there around 6:00.
Where is a good place to eat around there tonight?
Look forward to seeing everyone.
Hey Charlie, a bunch of us are gonna go out to eat tonight at this little cafe just across the Kimble Bend Bridge. Its right next to that lil store. Your more then welcome to join us. Not sure what time we are gonna be there, but I will PM you my cell # and you can give me a call.

[cfrancis]

Would love to join you guys. I will give you a call if I have reception or stop by the lodge. That place should not be hard to find. Steve will be following me and we will be in the area about 6:00.
Waited too late to get a room so we are tent camping.........

[Devilman]

Would love to join you guys. I will give you a call if I have reception or stop by the lodge. That place should not be hard to find. Steve will be following me and we will be in the area about 6:00.
Waited too late to get a room so we are tent camping.........
You might talk to Marty( atxwrangler) He was on THB lookin for someone to split a room with him at the Lodge....

[BlownCVX20]

:skull: You gonna run that "sleeper" this year??? :idea: :D
Every Chance I Get! Gotta Love It!

[olbiezer]

hey dudes made it home with only one more blowout on the trailer........thats two for the weekend lol.......guess its 3 new trailer tires for me tomorow......hey develman u never brought over taht beer u promaced ....saw ya ride by a few times but never stayed around...... :) :rollside:

[atxwrangler]

Glad You Made It, Blow Outs Or Not. And Nice Meeting You!

[Brazos River Rat]

hey dudes made it home with only one more blowout on the trailer........thats two for the weekend lol.......guess its 3 new trailer tires for me tomorow......hey develman u never brought over taht beer u promaced ....saw ya ride by a few times but never stayed around...... :) :rollside:
Hey Ron is was nice meeting you . sorry the black cloud is still hanging over the boat . maybe is will get better next spring.

[olbiezer]

thanks billy ...i think that its a man made cloud.it will get better i am sure,,,,,i got one more outing here prob to burn off some gas.......ill let ya know lol!!!!! :) :rollside:oh ya i got some spics ir anyone wants em....

[Brazos River Rat]

Had a great time and enjoyed the OK boys coming down . Hope they come back next year .
They were all nice and had some very very nice boats. make you want to get one of those alcohol motors.
It was a pleasure camping next to them .
Thanks for the Texas boater that put on the event and also the good food Sunday .
Thanks all.
Can't wait until the next one.

[rrrr]

Hey Billy, I really appreciate the help launching and recovering the ol' sled.....
Lots of just good folks at the event again....

[Devilman]

hey dudes made it home with only one more blowout on the trailer........thats two for the weekend lol.......guess its 3 new trailer tires for me tomorow......hey develman u never brought over taht beer u promaced ....saw ya ride by a few times but never stayed around...... :) :rollside:
I looked when we were cruisin around, but I never saw your boat, prolly was right in front of us the whole time, too. :boxed:

[olbiezer]

never even got my boat wet....got too crazy out there by the time i was ready to go........i was taking pic most of the day....... :) :rollside:

[oldbuck40]

never even got my boat wet....got too crazy out there by the time i was ready to go........i was taking pic most of the day....... :) :rollside:glad ya made it home ok! good meeting ya at Garrys Friday.

[olbiezer]

same here old buck.....nice to meet some of the guys on here......wish u had brought your avatar with ya though lol :) :220v: :rollside: