Hoosier, Buckeye, Great Lakes Tri-Chapter gathering 2009

[bobhenry]

Vic and I are right behind ya and Cargo Jeff is next door to us.

Looks like a wafflefest for breakfast ya better have that old worn out waffle iron ready for action.

Misty .... Vic says the Amaretto Shakes are on her !

[Kurt (Indiana)]

Jarred and Misty, glad you're coming. This should be a good one. Have you ever done any kayak or canoe paddling? It's really fun.

[Jarred&Misty]

No we never have canoed (sp?) or anything like that. We have been on the lookout for a canoe. We think it would be great fun, if we don't find one then we are thinking about renting one if possible. I got a new truck and we are thinking if we get one i'll have to put a rack ontop of it. we can't wait to drive the truck on a trip, it's not a new new truck but it's new to me and the newest one that i have ever had. as u can tell i like it a lil bit. Bob, i will have that old waffle iron ready to cook on just for u guys. we'll have to see if it makes thicker waffles than Kurts. i know he had an idea about, we'll have to see... and misty is up for the shakes too vicki, she was bummed when we didn't make it for the winter camp out. well guys i had better get goin.

Jarred

[Jst83]

Jarred glad you'll be joining us, I'll get you added to the map


Kurt, did you ever fid out if there is any boat rentals up there?

[Kurt (Indiana)]

Jarred glad you'll be joining us, I'll get you added to the map


Kurt, did you ever fid out if there is any boat rentals up there?

There are boat rental available at Chain of Lakes. I'll get some more details including pricing.

Update!! "They have boat and canoe rentals, $5.00 an hour or $20.00 a day (and a $20.00 deposit or your Indiana State Drivers License). You might want to rent for the day because once you get out on those lakes it could be hours and hours before you want to return to shore."

I still want to confirm these prices, but this gives you an idea of the cost.

[Jst83]

Kurt, did you ever fid out if there is any boat rentals up there?

There are boat rental available at Chain of Lakes. I'll get some more details including pricing.

Update!! "They have boat and canoe rentals, $5.00 an hour or $20.00 a day (and a $20.00 deposit or your Indiana State Drivers License). You might want to rent for the day because once you get out on those lakes it could be hours and hours before you want to return to shore."

I still want to confirm these prices, but this gives you an idea of the cost. [/quote]

Sounds Good, and for sure the day is the way to go
Do you know what kind of boats?

[Kurt (Indiana)]

Kurt, did you ever fid out if there is any boat rentals up there?

There are boat rental available at Chain of Lakes. I'll get some more details including pricing.

Update!! "They have boat and canoe rentals, $5.00 an hour or $20.00 a day (and a $20.00 deposit or your Indiana State Drivers License). You might want to rent for the day because once you get out on those lakes it could be hours and hours before you want to return to shore."

I still want to confirm these prices, but this gives you an idea of the cost.

Sounds Good, and for sure the day is the way to go
Do you know what kind of boats?

Update: I just called Chain of Lakes, here's their story.

The Hourly rate is $8 /hr (Kayak) or $5/hr (Canoe)
The "day rate" of $20/day is only available Monday -Thursday. I knew there was a catch.

Not cheap, but great fun.

It looks like a good approach might be to split the cost with a neighbor. One hour of paddling might be more than some people will want to do.
Others will probably want to go a lot longer.

Anyone is welcomed to borrow mine for a period of time. If it holds me almost anyone could use it.

Possibly others will volunteer also. (can't say for sure)

[ERV]

Hi Kurt, God willing and if Jan doesn't pack to much we will be bring the canoe, it's a 17'. Also, I get lazy sometimes and use the elect. motor,lol. But anyone is more than welcome to use it. Can't wait to get there. Finally got the tear out of the back yard tonight. Might try a short camp-out at Findley State park this weekend. Looks like it s going to be in the fifties, with a chance of rain. More fun than in the back yard. Erv

[Kurt (Indiana)]

Hi Kurt, God willing and if Jan doesn't pack to much we will be bring the canoe, it's a 17'. Also, I get lazy sometimes and use the elect. motor,lol. But anyone is more than welcome to use it. Can't wait to get there. Finally got the tear out of the back yard tonight. Might try a short camp-out at Findley State park this weekend. Looks like it s going to be in the fifties, with a chance of rain. More fun than in the back yard. Erv

I'm getting mine out this week (I think). I'm anxious to get it cleaned up for spring, check the wheel bearings, etc..

Will you bring the canoe on your car roof or on the teardrop?
I might try putting the Kayak on the teardrop for a trip to see how it does. I use the "simple" rubber foam pads and then strap it down in the middle (through the doors) and then straps on each end. It does well on the SUV but we'll see how it does on the trailer.

I love this time of year. (maybe rushing it but it feels so good.)

[Jst83]

I had to check to make sure I'm putting the updated map in the right thread, it's only a matter of time till I post the wrong one in the wrong thread

Every on talking of cleaning up and getting ready and of corse I've got construction to do, will I ever learn

Any way here's the up date, we're up to 26



There's still a bunch of names on there that we've not meet in the past that we want to get name buttons for, let me know if you haven't already.

[ERV]

I have a small Toyota truck that I made a rear rack for the canoe sits on it, the front sits on foam. We have been back yard camping all winter. Missed the first get together because of the weather. Looks like we might get out this weekend tho. So far the coldest was -11, it was nice and toasty with just a small heater. Just got a heated pad for the bed this month and that makes so we don't even have to run the heater. Got the tear ready to go last week, it hit 45-50 degs. so I was out messing around getting things ready. Erv

[Jst83]

Bump
Just can't let this one slip to far down, I know we're all getting ready for Raccoon Lake in may but there's still some coming in may that aren't booked for the big Multi State gathering.
Gonna be one to good to miss. Lots of surprises in the works for this one

[bobhenry]

Bump
Just can't let this one slip to far down, I know we're all getting ready for Raccoon Lake in may but there's still some coming in may that aren't booked for the big Multi State gathering.
Gonna be one to good to miss. Lots of surprises in the works for this one

What no hints ?????????????????

[Jst83]

Bump
Just can't let this one slip to far down, I know we're all getting ready for Raccoon Lake in may but there's still some coming in may that aren't booked for the big Multi State gathering.
Gonna be one to good to miss. Lots of surprises in the works for this one

What no hints ?????????????????

Nope

[bobhenry]

That's it I'm callin' AMY !!!!