May 2nd (pre 3rd) Mohave run

[NashvilleBound]

We were cruzing through town when we spotted B-Rad502's rig. We eventually met up with him and followed him out to CottonWoood Marina. Launched around 11 or so, went through some 1 foot chop to head up stream but it was a cool run. Having such a great time we stopped at Willow Beach? where Brad and his crew grabbed some snacks. We continued upstream to the base of the Hoover Dam. If you have not done this its a killer run. Shot a bunch a pics and headed back. This is where the fun starts.... We were running full speed back until we hit the larger bodies of water. Can you say 5-6 foot swells. I got 4 or 5 swells 2 foot over my bow when my timing was off. Needless to say I adjusted quickly. Having SO much fun with that and the stories we will tell tirelessly forever, we headed home this morning when we saw the forecast. I can't bring my family out in those conditions. If it were just me and the guys, its no biggie. I know I probably missed a great gathering but my appologies I could not make it. I hope everyone had a blast and it was great meeting Brad and the crew. Hope we can meet up another time. Jeff

[RiverLife]

We all missed you out there. It was a great time and suprisingly the weather held off for most of the day but we all heard about your "fun" ride back to the marina so I don't blame you for not wanting to come out again. I have been there and it was NOT fun.
Hope to see you sometime soon.

Jason

[NashvilleBound]

I got everyone up early and such but the look on their faces told me the whole story. Â*Hopefully next time...and according to my signature, We're ALOT stronger today!

[B-Rad502]

Yep, a great trip!! never seen swells that big on a lake before! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif Great meeting you and your nice family!! That's a sweet Ultra you have there too!! You can imagine how nice that northern part of the lake is when the weather is nice, it's beautiful up there!

Brad

[kevnmcd]

NB - Sorry you didn't make it....wanted to hook up with ya. You should have towed up to Cottonwood for Sat, then you don't have to go across those big basins. Next time. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[jrgaudettes]

Jeff, sorry we missed you........I looked for your boat but didnt see it......next time we will have to meet up....You have a sweet boat.. We will be out @ Lake mead for Memorial day and staying @ the Haciendia so who ever wants to get away from the Havasu crowds take a trip to Mead.......

[NashvilleBound]

Brad, Thanks for showing us the ropes...and the swells http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif That was nuts. But the trip upriver was worth it.
Kevin, Ditto.
Jrg, I tried to call the number 3 times on the way up but its only some ladies voice mail.
Wife wants to go somewhere this weekend....an ideas? Not Mohave http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[jrgaudettes]

jeff, sry about my piece of sh*t nextel phone I could not get reception long enought to make a call or get one......This weekend my boat will be in the shop for repairs.....I hit some rocks over the weekend and did some damage....hopefully the weekend after we will be able to make it out ....I will let you know.......sry we missed ya....Leo

[RiverLife]

Jeff, I don't what your schedule is like during the week, but my girl, her friends, and I are heading to Needles on Thursday to cruise around the river and probably check out the Channel if you're gonna be around. The river never gets rough!!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Jason

[NashvilleBound]

Is Needles where we went North from 40 at? Is there shallow water there? I get a tad nervous when I can see the bottom....

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (NashvilleBound @ May 05 2003, 6:11 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Is Needles where we went North from 40 at? Â*Is there shallow water there? Â*I get a tad nervous when I can see the bottom....[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
NB - Man you don't get out of Havasu much do you? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Yes, that was Needles. You are good all the way up to Needles on the river. There is nothing shallow until you get past Needles on the river.

[B-Rad502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kevnmcd @ May 05 2003, 09:57 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Â*You should have towed up to Cottonwood for Sat, then you don't have to go across those big basins. Â*Next time. Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Actually it was at Cottonwood!! 5-6 footers just outside the marina and some spots just as big in the smaller basin just North. It was NASTY!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif

[B-Rad502]

NB, the only spot you have to watch is where the river dumps into Havasu. There's some shallow spots right in the middle. Stay to either side and you should be fine with where the water level is right now! Have fun! We're going up there the following week in Donnie's Daytona http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[NashvilleBound]

I'll watch when we head north, Thanks. We would come out next weekend but the wife is getting additional cc's added to her floatation devices....so to speak.
Sacrifices have to be made http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[B-Rad502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (NashvilleBound @ May 06 2003, 06:37 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'll watch when we head north, Thanks. Â*We would come out next weekend but the wife is getting additional cc's added to her floatation devices....so to speak.
Sacrifices have to be made http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
That's what I'm talkin' about!! We gave the wife 450 cc's x 2 a few months ago! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Fun for everybody! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Craig]

OK, settle down there Brad http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*While no one can argue the money you spent was well spent, if I recall you wanted to spend the money originally on a freakin' lift kit for the truck. I'm glad to see you came to your senses and went with the right thing Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[MOWtown]

Yeah, who wants to touch a lift kit? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[B-Rad502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Craig @ May 06 2003, 12:27 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">OK, settle down there Brad http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*While no one can argue the money you spent was well spent, if I recall you wanted to spend the money originally on a freakin' lift kit for the truck. I'm glad to see you came to your senses and went with the right thing Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
No, the lift kit was just another expenditure that we were looking at around the same time. The "job" was going to happen no matter what, just ask Ange! The lift kit for the Tahoe has been put on hold to do all the landscaping in the backyard, you know, that responsible homeowner thing you talked about! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif