HotBoatMag Photo Shoot

[BADFISH II]

Hi all,

I'm thinking August 3rd would work out best because it's far enough in advance to get more boats, and it's the middle between 4th of July and Labor Day. That's what I'm shooting for unless there are any major objections.

Also, I think Mojave will be the lake of choice. We're going to organize it as a day trip, but we'll probably campout somewhere and if any of you would like too consider that also.

I sent another email to Kevin from Hot Boat. I feel we can get 15 boats together for this and that's what I'm shooting for, but I'll need a ton of participation so I hope all of you can make it. I'll let you all know when I get a response. I want to keep the date slightly flexible in case it doesn't work out for Hot Boat.

Please respond below if you can make it, and what type/length of boat you have if I don't already have that info or it isn't in your signature.

Greg

[STV_Keith]

Yeah, whenever/wherever. Boat, well, you know. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Rude]

sounds like a good plan to me. i'd have to get directions on how to get there or follow someone down there. my boat is a 20ft nordic viking. so how do you put a pic of your boat in with these things anyway?

[BADFISH II]

Rude, go to your control panel, then personal info, and it's down at the bottom. Try that.

Late

[STV_Keith]

Rude, if it's going to be at Mojave (cool place), I'll likely put in at Willow Beach. If you take the 93 across Hoover dam, it's about 13 miles down on the right. Nice launch ramp with a marina and small convenience store. It's about 20 miles to Cottonwood from there by water. Nice smooth run down the river.

I was down there a few weeks ago and there is a nice cove on the AZ side just before getting into the big water. People were camping and it looked like a nice spot.

[RiverLife]

Greg, they have confirmed for August 3rd at Cottonwood. I think we can easily do it.

[BADFISH II]

Sweet! Â*The more the better. Â*Let's do it LVHB! Â*We need more participation - Hot Boat mag rocks and I know we want our club in it!

Thor?

Cole?

Omega1?

D2?

Rude?

Dave (Day trip, I know)?

D4$?

Waterndog?

Runnin a Fever?

Fireman (I know, just one day on Mojave will work http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif?

Willy?

I know I'm not catchin' everyone, but it's a start. Let's do it!!!

[OutCole'd]

As things stand for now, I am working until 1 on sat the 3rd. leaving right when I get off to Parker till wed.
Sorry

[BADFISH II]

Bummer Cole.

I just got word from Kevin at Hot Boat that we're a go. As far as I know the 3rd works for them, but they'll let me know if it doesn't I'm sure.

[D2 in LV]

Greg

Aug. 3rd will work. Count me in. Â*I'll also probably launch at Willow Beach. Â*Just need to know where and what time. Â*Looking forward to it.

22' Howard Open Bow. Â*White/Blue with yellow/gray accents.

D2.

[digginfordollars]

No problem for the third. We'll put in at Cottonwood, I hate fighting traffic over the dam, and camp for the weekend. I'll tell my non-member boating buddies to try to get the boat count up.

I've got to get the weekend off, but it looks like I will be able to make it. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[FIREMAN]

Sounds sweet to me. I'll try and round up some scenery to come along. That should make the picture hotter.
Dusty

[BADFISH II]

OK, I just got word from Kevin at Hot Boat - We're all set for August 3rd!

[RiverLife]

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I pummped!! Can you tell??!!??!!

Hey Greg, ask Kevin if he is going to bring his new boat!! He has an unbeleivable new 27' Shadow!!

I'm heading out to Cottonwood right this minute until late Tues. if you're around, look for the Schiada!!

RL

[BADFISH II]

I'm pretty stoked about it too http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â* I think we'll have plenty of boats there, but if you haven't responded yet to this post and can make it - please drop us a note here so we can keep up the headcount. Â*We really need a lot of participation.

Right now I count 9 confirmed including 3 from Mojave, but I know not everyone has posted yet.

Thanks everyone!

Greg

[LV-Advantage]

LM1 I'm new to these forums! but if you're lookin for more boats I would be more than happy to run the new Advantage down on the 3rd(if the wife isn't in labor expecting the 7th).

[BADFISH II]

Absolutely LV Advantage - btw, are you in storage at green horizon? there's a sweet advantage parked right across from me.

Welcome aboard and we'd love to have you participate. I'd like to see about 15 to 20 boats there, with you I think we have 10 confirmed.

[STV_Keith]

Hey Greg, have you thought about where we will hang for the photo shoot? Are we gonna camp or just make it a day trip? Check out this thread from Hot Boat: http://free.hotboat.net/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002375.html

[BADFISH II]

Ms. LM1 and I, as well as a few others going will be camping, but that is optional depending on whether people want too or not.

That looks like a great spot!

[LV-Advantage]

LM1, not my boat at green valley. I'm on the NW. just got the boat Fri. 6/21. 25 citation open/cuddy orange flames w/ blue shadows. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[BADFISH II]

As of now, confirmed are:

Beach Bum
Omega 1
STV Keith
Rude235
Riverlife plus 3 from Cottonwood who don't use the net
Thor (I know it's not totally confirmed)
D2 in LV
D4$ plus 1 or two others who don't use net
Fireman and harem http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
LV-Advantage
Havasu Dreamin
Mr. & Ms. LM1
Dave


So I count 17 or 18. Â*Let's keep it going!!! Â*I'm stoked http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[BADFISH II]

Sweet LVAdvantage - I can't wait to see it. That's the boat I want if I ever step up, can I bum a quick ride on that bad boy?

So Greg,
I've got an idea. You sell me your Vortex and get that 25 Citation. I put my boat on the market and am looking. I drove a Vortex at the Regatta this last weekend. Nice boat. Unfortunately my budget is closer to $40k at this time so we'll see. I'm also looking hard at the Shockwave 21 step skier. They also make a nice boat and can get it for about $42k with the 6.2, which is about $8k less than the Vortex.

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[RUNNIN A FEVER]

We're In.

[BADFISH II]

O1 - It is a great boat, I definitely love it! Upgrading at this point is wishful thinking however, maybe in a few years http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Riverlife, can you give Runnin a Fever some directions since you know the lake the best of all of us?

Runnin a Fever - Super stoked you can make it! We're at 18 boats now. Do ya think we can badger Waterndog into changing his weekend at the lake to 8/3 so he can make it too??

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (omega1 @ June 26 2002, 12:11 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'm also looking hard at the Shockwave 21 step skier. They also make a nice boat and can get it for about $42k with the 6.2, which is about $8k less than the Vortex.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I did not look at the Shockwave, have not really heard anything about them, but there is a reason that the Essex is $8k more. I'm pretty sure Greg will agree with me. Bottom line, budget and what you like dictates what you buy.

To some extent I wish I would have ponied up the additional money for the 22 Vortex or the 23 Monarch, but I LOVE my 21 Sterling. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

As it gets closer to the photo shoot, I'll need to get directions from Havasu to Cottonwood Cove as I'll be driving up on the morning of August 3rd.

[STV_Keith]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ June 26 2002, 1:00 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">
As it gets closer to the photo shoot, I'll need to get directions from Havasu to Cottonwood Cove as I'll be driving up on the morning of August 3rd.<span id='postcolor'>
It doesn't get any easier. Take 95 North to I-40 West, to I-95 North. At Searchlight, make a right to Cottonwood Cove (there is a sign). That's it.

[BADFISH II]

either that or go to laughlin, launch at katherine landing, and cruise up the lake to Cottonwood - I'm not sure how long it it, but I'm guessing less than 40 min's by boat.

[RiverLife]

I feel like a little kid right now! I can't wait!!!!!! I just got back from Cottonwood (like 3 : 00 am this morning!!!!http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif. It was very nice, about 105 - 113 everyday. Greg, and anyone else, we need to do a scouting trip there soon to plan out the event!
OK, I'll do directions here from everywhere to Cottonwood, Willow, and Katherine:

from Vegas to Willow:
- 515 across Hoover Dam, 93 south (on AZ side) about 10 miles to the Willow turn off (to the right). Then a VERY nice ride (left out of the marina) to Cottonwood (about 40 min.)

from Vegas to Cottonwood:
- 515 to 95 south (NV side) toward Needles/ Searchlight. Make left in Searchlight at the Nugget casino (about 40 min.) then down the hill (another 15 min.)

Havasu to Cottonwood:
- 40 toward Needles, 95 toward Vegas, make a right at the Nugget casino in Searchlight. About 2 hours total. **** I don't recommend launching at Katherines for two reasons: (1) it is the "Havasu" of Mojave..... it gets VERY crowded, and (2) if the wind blows, the basin from Katherine to Cottonwood can be like an ocean, big boys only.****

SoCal. to Cottonwood:
- 15 north, exit Nipton Rd. (about 15 min. before Primm) take it all the way through Nipton and go straight through the stop sign at Searchlight. About 45 min. total once you get off the 15.

SoCal. to Cottonwood part 2:
- ..... or, you can take the 15, to the 40 east, to the 95 north, make a right in Searchlight at the Nugget casino. This way adds a little time to the drive but there is a hell of a lot less traffic this way, especially if you have to come out Friday night!

Hope that covers everyone, and hope it's clear. This is going to be one for the books. Everyone get your boats dialed and have your digitals ready!!!!! OP6 what??!!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[STV_Keith]

Hey RL, did you see Pickle the Load out there? He's got the blue/green/white 19' Ultra jet boat with the 540" Chevy in it. His family was renting a houseboat and he was supposed to be there from Sunday through Thursday.

That's another boat I lost to at OP6. Too much prop and too much weight. If only I could afford my own gas, I'd go one-up and really have some fun. It's hard to race with 3 people and a cooler in the boat. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Havasu Dreamin]

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif7 pm--></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RiverLife @ June 26 2002, 3http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif7 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">**** I don't recommend launching at Katherines for two reasons: (1) it is the "Havasu" of Mojave..... it gets VERY crowded, and (2) if the wind blows, the basin from Katherine to Cottonwood can be like an ocean, big boys only.****[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
That's the primary reason we will be driving to Cottonwood. My 21 handles the chop great but, we went thru the basin when the wind was blowing and it SUCKED! It was like an ocean in there and no 21 can handle that.

[LV-Advantage]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ June 26 2002, 09:25 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Sweet LVAdvantage - I can't wait to see it. Â*That's the boat I want if I ever step up, can I bum a quick ride on that bad boy?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
LM1 anytime on the ride!!! I'm going to take some pictures and try to post it(if i can figure it out). I must say Advantage sure did an excellent job on the finish work!!!!

Rich

[digginfordollars]

I got confirmation on another boat for the third, 22' Mariah, and my buddy with the 30' Baja is trying to rearrange his schedule to make it.

[BADFISH II]

Sweet, so now I figure 18 confirmed, and possibly 19. Waterndog has been surprisingly silent!

[RiverLife]

Keith, yep saw him. That boat "sounded" bad ass, but he wasn't able to go very fast because of the chop Monday. I could tell it was killing him having to go slow because every once in while he would see a smooth part and nail it, but then lauch off a wave because he couldn't slow down enough.................. but I was doing the same thing! I hate that damn wind. Sorry I missed you on Saturday, I got there pretty late Sunday.

RL

[STV_Keith]

~ Deleted

[RiverLife]

Just a little news for those of you planning on coming out to Cottonwood the 3rd. The Motel at CC is already booked up, however they have two good sized campgrounds, and an RV park with full hook ups and lots of coves to camp in. It would be nice if someone was able to get there a day or two early to try to save a big chunck of one or the other (either a bunch of campground spaces togeather, or a large cove, I can show you a good one! ) I myself won't be able to get there until Friday afternoon but I think I can launch before it gets dark.

All campground sites, and coves are first come first serve of course.

Lets rock and roll!!!!!!

RL

[digginfordollars]

There is a good chance we will be out on Friday afternoon. We can hook up then and lay stake to a nice cove for Sat.

[RiverLife]

There is a huge cove that I know of that would be perfect for what we got going on, but it is ALWAYS taken (it even has a port-o-shitter). We can just run off whoever happens to be there http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[BADFISH II]

Who all is planning on camping??

D4$
LM1
Keith
RL

anyone else?

[BADFISH II]

H2O Advantage just confirmed also, bringing the total to 19 to 20.

[RiverLife]

http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/happy/happy30.gif

[BADFISH II]

Ok, we just got Kc0000!!!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Making Â*20 to 21 boats!!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

This is going to be great!

Greg

[waterndog]

Hey guys I sure wish I could make it out but I'v been locked in to Park moabi the weekend before for a yr. and don't really have the extra $$ for 2 weekends in a row. Sorry hope I can hook up with you guys the 3rd wkend in Aug when I'm out there.
Michael

[STV_Keith]

Be a clown and juggle it around. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Skip the 3rd week for the 3rd day in August!

[RiverLife]

There's still a whole month to start saving the green!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
That Lavey would sure look good on the glossy pages of Hot Boat 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 http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[BADFISH II]

So we're still around 20 to 21, not bad at all! We need kevmcd to RSVP here too http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[kc0000]

I am planning to haul my ride from Havasu to Katherines and launch there. Then head up to the meeting grounds and camp where ever I can squeeze in!

Bringing shade, camera, corona and maybe some scenery.

KC

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ July 03 2002, 2:48 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So we're still around 20 to 21, not bad at all! Â*We need kevmcd to RSVP here too http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Lakemead1-Omega1 and I will be coming out there together (Wives decided to stay at home for this one). Â*We will either be on my boat or his (Omega1)...haven't decided yet. Â*We need some help with accomodations...is there some camping, motel, etc. close by that we could stay at? Â*Excuse my ignorance, but where are we meeting? Â*What time? Â*Any additional info would be great. Â*Thanks and we are looking forward to meeting all of you. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[THOR]

LM1,
I also need a number for the hotel there in Cottonwood. Do you have that?
Maybe RL does. RL?

[BADFISH II]

I have no clue bud, RL probably does though. We're camping if you're interested, but it will be a scorcher I'm sure.

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ July 08 2002, 4:31 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">We're camping if you're interested, but it will be a scorcher I'm sure.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
F**K THAT! Greg, you're a better person than I am! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[FIREMAN]

It's gettin closer.. Let's do a warm up this sat. Topok or Mead ?

[FIREMAN]

YUMMY!

[BADFISH II]

You da man dusty!

I'm starting a thread for this weekend.

[BADFISH II]

Propman confirmed, I think we're at 23 now

[BADFISH II]

We're a full on "GO" as far as I know. I'm keeping in touch with Kevin at Hot Boat and letting them know our status for the shoot. I'm planning on EVERYONE being right outside the Cottonwood Cove Launch by 10 to 10:30 Sat. 8/3.

Riverlife is heading down there this Sat/Sun to scout out spots for the shoot. He'll be posting some pics of those spots so we can check them out in advance for grins.

This is going to be a ton of fun, exactly what LVHB is all about!

[RiverLife]

Sorry it took so long for me to reply, I've been mucho busy. The phone number is (702) 297-1464 for the motel. They told me they were booked for that weekend, but you could be put on the waiting list. People usually book like a year ago, so when the day actually comes they can't make it, so the list moves along. This page (http://www.riverlakes.com/cottonwood_aerial_view.htm) is a good page for any info you may need on the lake (as well as every other spot on the Colorado River). Like Greg said, I am going there this weekend and will take lots of pics to post so you guys have an idea of what to look for and expect.

Till then,

Jason

[THOR]

RL,
Is that arrow pointing to the 'trailer village' where you live?

Is that you waving?

[waterndog]

Damn as this thing get closer I sure wish I could make. Sounds like there's going to be a pretty good turn out. I'll be looking forward to seeing some pictures. And I still look forward to hooking up with some of you on the 16th at Mead..
later

[FIREMAN]

These will have to do until then..

[FIREMAN]

need a beer?

[FIREMAN]

oop's

[FIREMAN]

Don't miss the photo shoot.

[BADFISH II]

Way to go Dusty! Great encouragement. Come on WDog, work it out! It's going to be awesome!!!

[Havasu Secret]

Hey Greg!!!

Sorry it's been so long since my last post. We have had some major family problems. My Dad as well as Victoria's Mom have been in and out of the Hospital. However, life is returning back to normal.

We are going to try like hell to make it to the photo shoot. I would reallly like to meet some of the board members and also talk with you. So DARK pencile me in. I'll ink it by next week for sure.

Take Care,

HS

[STV_Keith]

I've got a local friend I am trying to get to come as well. He's got a 30' Warlock cat with a pair of 700hp normally aspirated motors. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Rude]

has anyone worked out a timeline of events for the 3rd? i'm not familiar with anything out here when it comes to the lakes and rivers. are a group of you planning on driving out as a group and then hooking up with the others once on the water? is there a list of who is camping and where to camp (or hotels in the area)? how far away is the photo shoot from where we are going to hit the water? i'm sure i'll come up with many more questions as we get a bit closer so please bare with me. thanx.

[RiverLife]

rude, maybe I can answer some of those questions for you and get a wheel in motion. Â*This is for everyone else too.

Timeline
Â* Saturday August 3rd:

- Â*meet at 10: 00 am just outside the no wake buoy at
Â* Cottonwood Cove marina (I'm going to try to have a
Â* sectioned off parking area for us to park our trailers too)
- Â*head up to the shoot location just 15 min. from the marina
- Â*head back to the marina after the shoot (whoever wants to)
Â* for lunch. Â*The marina usually cooks up a barbeque lunch.
- Â*possibly cruise up to Hoover dam sometime after lunch
Â* (around 2: 00 pm). Â*It takes about an hour from CC but is
Â* a breathtaking ride, beautiful scenery. Â*A lot like Devil's
Â* Elbow (is that the right name?) near Havasu, but for about
Â* an hour.

Sunday:

- Â*more of the same, but this time possible head the other
Â* direction out of CC to Katherine, or just hang out in a
Â* secluded area and relax.

** Â*keep in mind, the only thing we have to do as a group is
Â* Â* the photo, everything else is just suggestions of what I
Â* Â* am going to do, and what I think is fun to do on this lake.
Â* Â* Of course after the shoot you can do whatever you want.


Camping / Hotels

- Â*I think some people are planning on camping in coves, others are going to try the hotels or campgrounds. Â*There is only one hotel at CC which I hear is already booked up, but there is a waiting list you could be put on. Otherwise, there are a couple of hotels up the hill (15 min.) in Searchlight. Â*One is called the El Rey, and I can't think of the other. Â*I don't have #s for either. Â*The campgrounds at CC are probably the best way to go for busy weekends like this. Â*A good idea is to rent a slip right when you get there (first come first serve) so you can leave your boat in the water. Â*They also have a nice RV park if you travel delux.

I hope all of this helps (everyone). Â*If you have ANY more questions, either ask on here, or send me a PM. Â*I'll talk with Greg and get an official agenda typed up with all of the necessary info. on it very soon. Â*I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Jason

[STV_Keith]

If you're going to Catherine's, that will be a big boat trip. I've been to CC twice and each time turning right at the exit was major rough.

[BADFISH II]

I think you're on the right track. I'll add a couple of things for us from Vegas.

We're planning on meeting up at the fiesta @ 7:30, I think that will give us enough time to drive to willow, launch, and get to cottonwood by 10 - correct RL, Keith, anyone???

Ms. LM1 and I may have to make it a day trip. We have a new addition to the family, a 9 wk old yellow lab and don't want her to be out in the heat all day. We're working on this, we may get someone to take her for the weekend.

Other than that, that's a great itinerary. As RL said, after the shoot, we're free to do whatever, but it would be fun to cruise to the dam, hang out, then maybe start a flotilla or something.

[BADFISH II]

I'm working on the itinerary. Will let you know more when I hear back from Hot Boat

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RiverLife @ July 16 2002, 12:16 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Camping / Hotels

- Â*I think some people are planning on camping in coves, others are going to try the hotels or campgrounds. Â*There is only one hotel at CC which I hear is already booked up, but there is a waiting list you could be put on. Otherwise, there are a couple of hotels up the hill (15 min.) in Searchlight. Â*One is called the El Rey, and I can't think of the other. Â*I don't have #s for either. Â*The campgrounds at CC are probably the best way to go for busy weekends like this. Â*A good idea is to rent a slip right when you get there (first come first serve) so you can leave your boat in the water. Â*They also have a nice RV park if you travel delux.

I hope all of this helps (everyone). Â*If you have ANY more questions, either ask on here, or send me a PM. Â*I'll talk with Greg and get an official agenda typed up with all of the necessary info. on it very soon. Â*I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Jason[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I just called the El Rey Motel and they are all booked. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Kevnmcd

[Havasu Dreamin]

So, what time is a good time ot leave from Havasu if towing to Cottonwood? I want to be there by the 10 AM meeting time. And of course, I'll want to get directions by land from Havasu to cottonwood, which I think I got once before but can't seem to find them

[kc0000]

Dreamin....

We are towing from Havasu to Laughlin late Thursday night, launching and playing around Katherines Landing on Friday. Then heading up the lake to Cottonwood Cove early on Saturday morning.

We should hook up on Saturday if you want to cruise rather then tow to Cottonwood Cove. I can be reached at 310-874-2732 and I can turn on the FRS to a channel, also have a marine radio. Or we could meet at the no-wake markers at Katherines Landing at 8:30 on Saturday morning.

Give me a shout if anyone wants to hook up, KC

[STV_Keith]

HD, It's about 110 miles from Havasu to Cottonwood. Take 95 North to I-40 West, back to 95 North. At Searchlight, you'll see the sign to make a right (East) and go to Cottonwood.

LM1, Willow is about 1/2 hour from the Fiesta. If we figure about 1/2 hour to drop the boats, then that's 8:30. It's 30 miles or so to Cottonwood from Willow, so at the cruise pace, figure an hour. That should put us there right on time.

[RUNNIN A FEVER]

DEPTH REPORT?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif? How deep is the area north of CC? Of the people I see comming most are shallow draft boats. Mine isn't huge or anything but I get a bit nervous in shallow water. I would like to make the trip to Hoover but not if there are sand/rock bars.

Thanks.

[STV_Keith]

It's way deep, at least 5 miles North of Willow Beach. About 6 miles up, I started seeing bottom and decided to turn around. Granted the water is clear and I didn't stop to really look, but I could make out the bottom and assumed it was shallow.

[RiverLife]

Runnin', no worries. It's plenty deep as Keith said. We were there on Saturday with no problems, and my buddie with the 30 footer goes up to the dam all the time. Mojave is real deep right now.

[BADFISH II]

Just got another confirm, we should be up to 25 boats now!

[RUNNIN A FEVER]

Thanks for the report, but I cast my vote for the trip to Davis Dam and set up the flotilla. I'm just a poor boy and a 700 prop or $?000 drive is more than I want to spend. Maybe the trip to Hoover when I have the ski's.

Looking forward to the photo shoot, and putting faces with names.

Later.

[RiverLife]

Runnin' , there is no current at Davis Dam on the Mojave side, but some REAL nice places to tie up and have a non-drifting flotilla! If the wind is down, I'm up for anything. Hey, and Katherine has a restaurant!!

[THOR]

Guys,
FYI, I keep calling the Cottonwood resort and they are still booked, but are hoping to get a few cancellations.

RL, Beachbum,
are you guys running to the dam and saturday?

[Beach Bum]

I think so, If you guys want to cruise with us, were all good with that!!

[THOR]

I was just trying to get a feel as to who was going to stay at Cottonwood and who was going on the dam trip.

I am still undecided.

[BADFISH II]

I think we'll go to the dam

[kc0000]

I'm with LakeMead1, the trip to the dam should be very scenic.

KC

[Rude]

here i go with the questions again! what kind of distance is the dam from where we'll be doing the shoot. is it far enough that i'll need to be concerned about fuel? those of you that are camping, are you staying in the campground or roughing it along the river? again, new to the game so lots and lots of questions. i'm sure i'll come up with some more before to long. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ohboy.gif

[BADFISH II]

you won't need to be worried about fuel. we'll all fill up before we launch, and Cottonwood and Katherine Landing have marina's, not to mention I have a siphon.

We haven't decided if we're making it a day trip or camping since we have the new addition to the family. Still trying to find someone to watch her for the weekend.

[kevnmcd]

Greg-You can't plan a weekend like this and then only show up for one of the days. Where are your priorities? We expect to see you out there on Sunday also. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[BADFISH II]

I'll do my best! But I can't leave her in a kennel for 48 hours http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

It would be nice if we had a place to stay, but it sounds like everything's booked, not to mention we have at least one dog, if not both - I love em, but it's a bummer. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

[RiverLife]

rude, no need to worry about fuel. Like Greg said, Cottonwood has a fuel dock (and dry fuel) and both Willow and Katherine also have fuel docks (whichever dam we cruise to). Greg, I'm sure the dogs will be fine out there. They don't look THAT small. Just keep them in the shade and in the water as much as you can and let them drink A LOT of water. As far as where to stay....... if it is anything like this past weekend, it is going to be packed, then WE all get there!!!!!!!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I would recommend that everyone save your fuel in the boat from cruising around trying to find a vacant cove to camp in and save your money from hotels (that are all booked up anyway) and just stay in the campgrounds. There are plenty of spaces and you could all camp next to eachother, whereas in coves you would be seperate. Whatever you want to do.

[kevnmcd]

RL-1:09 AM....couldn't sleep, hey?

Greg-That's why they have kennels....so you can leave you pets while your on vacation. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Â*I am sure they will be fine for two days there. Â*If you not ok with that....like RL said, bring them with you. Â*Just don't want you to miss any of the fun. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[BADFISH II]

UPDATE! (beepbeepbeep...beepbeepbeep...beepbeepbeep)

The photographer won't be to Cottonwood until 12. He plans on shooting the rest of the day however. He wants a group photo and will be shooting individual boats also for the mag.

This is going to be fun!

[RiverLife]

Greg, who's gonna do the shots, is it Eric? and is Kevin going to be there? I just saw his new 27' Shadow (ULtra) and 540 motor at Jim Wilkes shop..... S W E E E E E E E E E E T !! And no, I couldn't sleep last night. My mind is going in about 50 directions right now.

[THOR]

LM1,
Abbey wont be there either in case you were wondering. Although she loves the water (as you can tell), she will be staying in v-town with her friends.

Photo shoot at noon? Sweet. I have to make sure to get in the individual shoot. I doubt the helicopter could slow down enough for me http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[RiverLife]

No Thor, you and I WILL make the individual shoot, cause they'll take pictures of us thinking something is wrong http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[BADFISH II]

who all is camping then?

[THOR]

I am still trying to get a room at the Cottonwood resort. No luck yet.

[BADFISH II]

you gonna camp if you can't? or stay in Laughlin?

[THOR]

I am thinking of getting a room on the water in Laughlin and watch all the squirt boats go by for a hot lap. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[Rude]

how far is cottonwood from laughlin and vegas and what are the odds of laughlin not having any vacancy? would i be better of just coming back to vegas and heading back out sunday morning?

[BADFISH II]

How about camping Rude... I'm trying to decide too.

G

[Rude]

we're really undecided on what to do also. we've already made arrangments to board our dogs for the entire weekend. i think we are just going to kind of "wing it" and see what happens. if we decide to stay we'll probably just sleep in the truck (we've got a snug top on the bed). when you guys are talkin' about a campground, is it at katherine's landing? do you have to pull your boats out and drive by land to it? see, here come the questions again!

[RiverLife]

Laughlin is the same distance from Cottonwood as Vegas is, an hour. Â*If you guys left your house at 8: 00 am in Vegas, you'd be to the Cottonwood launch ramp by 9. Â* Lake Mojave has a lot of good coves to camp in, however, they were all gone last weekend so I suspect they will all be taken that weekend too. Â*If you want to camp, I suggest right when you get there to go down and rent a slip so you can leave your boat in the water and stay in the campgrounds which are walking distance to the entire marina (the marina isn't THAT big). Â*See the picture below for an idea on what the whole place looks like. Â*I think the campgrounds are like $13 a night, and a slip is $9 per day. Â*A lot better deal than Laughlin in my opinion. Â*They have showers and stuff too. There is another campgrond behind the trailer village.

[Essex502]

Gentlemen...I can confirm that we will be attending the Hot Boat Photo Shoot! I just booked our reservations at the Flamingo in Lauglin for the three nights beginning Friday. Hope to meet all of you at least on Saturday.

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ July 22 2002, 1:43 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Gentlemen...I can confirm that we will be attending the Hot Boat Photo Shoot![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
COOL! We will see you on Saturday for sure Mike! We'll be driving up from Havasu on Saturday morning. You want to meet up in the Flamingo parking lot and caravan up or are you launching from Katherines?

[kc0000]

I'm launching from Katherine's early on Saturday, would love to hook up with a few people incase some one has a problem.

KC

[Havasu Dreamin]

KC, will let you know. If we end up launching at Katherines we'll cruise up with you. The only thing I'm dreading about it is if that GD basin gets ocean like rough for the cruise back.

[BADFISH II]

Glad you can make it E502, this should be pretty sweet!

AG from Brainlabor is looking like he'll make the trip with us on the 3rd also, bringing his video camera to get some footage and if I know him, he'll probably fit it into the LVHB promo video.

[Rude]

LM1, promo video? i haven't heard anything about that yet. what's the scoop on that? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[BADFISH II]

it's on the home page, check it out

[kc0000]

Dreamin.....

In my boat white caps are greated with WOT and hang time! The gals I'll have with me hang on pretty well!

I hear you, I'm not too worried given the recent weather conditions of Havasu and Mojave... I will have GPS bread crumbs just incase we have to wait out any ugliness causing us to head back to Katherine's in the darkness.

I hope to head out of Katherine's early, attend the photo shoot, lunch, and option the trip to Hoover dam base upon weather conditions. The trip to Hoover dam would head us back towards Katherines before sunset. Historically the water is very calm around sunset and that makes for a fantastic blast down the lake.

I carry two 5 watt marine handhelds, cell phone through AT&T, 2 watt FRS, GPS, tools, 8000 pound tow rope and ten gallons of emergency fuel. Almost forgot, beer, spiked fruit and two chatty articles of less than forty single/available scenery. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Looking forward to the weekend!

We can meet at the "no-wake" markers at Katherine's.

KC

[RiverLife]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ July 22 2002, 2:28 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The only thing I'm dreading about it is if that GD basin gets ocean like rough for the cruise back.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
You said it brother. Gotta watch the late afternoon T-Storms! Last Saturday the weather was perfect until about 7 pm, then the wind all of the sudden started howling!! and you could see the rain storm coming over the mountains and across the lake. I pittied those who didn't make it in on time. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

BTW - all of you Laughlin people, my girlfriend and I just made reservations at the Hickory Pitt Steak House at the Edgewater for Saturday night. Join us if you'd like. I'm thinking a little steak dinner at the Edgewater, then some gambleing at Harrah's, then maybe some dancing at the Golden Nugget. I don't dance but my girlfriend likes to.

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RiverLife @ July 23 2002, 12:25 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">BTW - all of you Laughlin people, my girlfriend and I just made reservations at the Hickory Pitt Steak House at the Edgewater for Saturday night. Â*Join us if you'd like. Â*I'm thinking a little steak dinner at the Edgewater, then some gambleing at Harrah's, then maybe some dancing at the Golden Nugget. Â*I don't dance but my girlfriend likes to.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
RL-O1 and myself are staying at the Edgewater....so count us in on that (although I should probably check with O1 first http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif). Sounds like fun. I am stoked about the trip...should be a lot of fun.

P.S. When do you sleep? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Essex502]

HD and kc0000 - We'll be launching at Katherine Landing early Saturday and trying to get a slip for the weekend since we're leaving on Monday. Sometimes we get lucky with the slip! We've take the beating thru the basin a coupla' times and the Sterling can handle it if the people on board can! Back in May the basin calmed down arounf 6:00 making a nice cruise back. If we all want to "caravan" to Cottonwood I'm all for it. What time at Katherine?

Riverlife - The "Pit" is one of our favorites! Depending on what time we get back from the shoot we'd be pleased to hook up there.

We also carry a Marine Radio, FRS and cell phone though I find the cell phone reception spotty on the lake. We have used it from the middle of the basin once and it worked there but in the coves - usually not.

Did I miss it or do we have a cove set up for the shoot?

[RUNNIN A FEVER]

Who wil be launching out of Cottonwood for this event and what time? I sort of need to follow somebody out to the spot since I have no clue where anything is on this Lake.

I'm sure that it won't be hard to find 20 boats all tied up in a single cove.

[BADFISH II]

I think we're up to 26 boats.

RL, do you have a cove scoped out that will fit us all?

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RUNNIN A FEVER @ July 23 2002, 12:54 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Who wil be launching out of Cottonwood for this event and what time? Â*I sort of need to follow somebody out to the spot since I have no clue where anything is on this Lake.

I'm sure that it won't be hard to find 20 boats all tied up in a single cove.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Runnin'-I believe we are meeting at Cottonwood Cove just beyond the "No Wake" bouy's at 10:00 am. Anybody hear anything different?

[BADFISH II]

nope, that's right!

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ July 23 2002, 07:42 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">HD and kc0000 - We'll be launching at Katherine Landing early Saturday and trying to get a slip for the weekend since we're leaving on Monday. Sometimes we get lucky with the slip! We've take the beating thru the basin a coupla' times and the Sterling can handle it if the people on board can! Back in May the basin calmed down arounf 6:00 making a nice cruise back. If we all want to "caravan" to Cottonwood I'm all for it. What time at Katherine?


We also carry a Marine Radio, FRS and cell phone though I find the cell phone reception spotty on the lake. We have used it from the middle of the basin once and it worked there but in the coves - usually not.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
E502 and KC0000, looks like we'll be meeting you two and launch at Katherines on Saturday moring and cruise up the lake with you. I'll be coming up from Havasu so about what time do you want to meet? Hopefully not too early as I'm at least an hour away. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I've got the FRS radios and a marine VHF radio as well.

[kc0000]

Ok, from Katherine's lets meet just beyond the "no-wake" markers before 8:30 on Saturday morning, so that we can depart at 8:30.

I will be up there on Friday morning, attempting to rent a slip for the weekend...... Â* let me know if I should/can rent more than one for others.

My marine radio will be tuned to channel 69.
My cell will be tuned to 310-874-2732.
My frs will probably be swimming in the Havasu channel...

I keep my boat in Havasu and I'll probably leave it in Needles this Sunday so we can pick it up as we drive in from LA on Thursday night.

KC Â* Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[RiverLife]

Essex502, we would love to have you guys join us for dinner. Also, I don't have a cove for everyone to camp in, but I have a good spot picked out just off of a cove that has a submerged sandbar we could all tie up and anchor on. We may have to bribe a by-stander to let us use their house boat for about an hour so Hot Boat can take some shots from a semi-aerial view and so AG can shoot some video. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Shouldn't be a problem. Greg, didn't you say something about the photographer being a little late? If so, would we all still meet at 10: 00 I guess we could, then go down to the spot and start tying up, then I could go back to Cottonwood to pick them up when they get there. You know, we could just all meet at the spot we're going to shoot at, it's very easy to find, so we don't have 27 boats arriving at the same place at the same time. I'll work on the map and post it. It's very easy. Tell me what you think.

[RiverLife]

Ignore this post, go to the next one!

[RiverLife]

WOW, that was huge! Sorry. OK, how about this. Â*It says Cottonwood Cove Resort (circled) and the cove is called Owl's Point Cove (arrow). Â*The total ride from the marina to the cove is like 15 min. Â*It is very easy to find, as get to the far end of little basin you hang a right around a point, keep hanging that right into the huge cove. Â*Simple.

[BADFISH II]

OK, I just posted a big itinerary then erased it. My concern is if the photographer will have an embankment or something so he can get all of us in the pic. If it's too flat, some of us will be assed out and I don't want that and I'm sure Hot Boat won't want that either. RL, aside from being at the mercy of a houseboat, is that type of a pic going to be possible?

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kc0000 @ July 23 2002, 4:53 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Ok, from Katherine's lets meet just beyond the "no-wake" markers before 8:30 on Saturday morning, so that we can depart at 8:30.

I will be up there on Friday morning, attempting to rent a slip for the weekend...... Â* let me know if I should/can rent more than one for others.

My marine radio will be tuned to channel 69.
My cell will be tuned to 310-874-2732.
My frs will probably be swimming in the Havasu channel...

I keep my boat in Havasu and I'll probably leave it in Needles this Sunday so we can pick it up as we drive in from LA on Thursday night.

KC Â* Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
It would be fantastic if you could get a slip for us. Usually they what a copy of each boat's registration in order to get the slip, right? I guess I would have to FAX you a copy in order to pull this off.

8:30 will work for us if it works for everyone else.

[BADFISH II]

the official itinerary will be posted as soon as I hear from the photographer, so I can verify the time. I don't want to be changing it back and forth. I'll email him now.

[STV_Keith]

I've seen that owl cove place. There is a beach there, and rocks beyond that that are high enough for a picture.

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ July 23 2002, 5:59 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">8:30 will work for us if it works for everyone else.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Ok, 8:30 it is. I'll be leaving Havasu by 7, should only take me about an hour to tow up to Katherines.

I'm bringing my dog, and my dad and possibly a buddy of mine, does anyone think that will be a problem? The dog that is.

[RiverLife]

Yep, Keith knows what I'm talking about. I think a houseboat would be the easiest, but if we can't borrow one, there is a hill behind a cove right next to where I'm thinking of for the shoot. I just didn't want the photographer to have to climb any hill with all of his equipment in 120 degree heat. I was looking at a lot of the shots Hot Boat takes and almost all of them are from a semi aerial view and the boats are just all tied up together in a big clump. I think the spot in Owl Cove is good for that.

[RiverLife]

Kind of an example:

[kc0000]

Great photo! With 27 some boats we are going to need a helo for the photo shoot.... Â*a DJ, a portable bar, a mini-mart, emergency crews.... Â* Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

KC

[BADFISH II]

we're bringing our oldest lab too, Jazz. so I don't think it's a problem to bring a dog HD. We always keep here on a leash though, the last thing I want is her jumping on someone's ride.

So Owl cove it is - awesome!

[STV_Keith]

Just a reminder, everyone remember to bring bumpers. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[BADFISH II]

good point Keith, if everyone brings 2 it should cover it, but I'm planning on bringing 4.

Also, feel free to be patriotic, flags hats etc. I'm going to try to do something along these lines. Dusty, see if you can't get some of the harem to wear red white and blue thongs http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[kevnmcd]

Greg-Are you going to give us all "Las Vegas Hot Boats" hats and shirts to wear? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif j/k I would like to pick some up if you are going to have some with ya. 9 days and counting! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[BADFISH II]

I'll have a huge stock of shirts, hats and stickers with me. I wish I could give them away http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif but I still gotta recoup my investment.

Cash or check will be fine, 15$ each and 3$ for the stickers (the stickers are the new version, I need to get that one up on the shop).

I also have plenty of medium's and large's with the XL's (buy one for your kids, your dog, your neighbor http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )

[Havasu Dreamin]

Greg, I left a message with a guy I met at the regatta in June about the photoshoot, he lives in Havasu. I have not yet heard back from him, but it's always good to get another Essex there! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[THOR]

WOW, I got here a little late. So. Owl cove? I will be down at Cottonwood that morning. Can I follow RL or someone up there? I am testing a new labbed 4-blade and need a little direction. I know my way around Mohave very well, I just like to travel with folks.

What time on the ramp or marina?

Who else will be down

Greg, lets start a roll call thread of who will be where?

Can you mail me my shirts and hats? Let me know how much and I will bring the money with a few cold ones for the effort.


I am PUMPED now. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/insane.gif

[STV_Keith]

Greg, I always carry 4 of the low profile bumpers. Everyone should be planning to buy two stickers for their boats if they don't already have them (come on, they're $5! ).

THOR, I know Greg, I, and a few others will be coming down from Willow Beach, and there are a few coming up from Catherines. I'll start a thread about who is coming from where...

[THOR]

Ouch, no offense Greg.

Keith, you the man.

[RiverLife]

I'll post my arrival info. on the other thread.

[Essex502]

Plans always change....for the better this time...looks like we'll be arriving in Laughlin late Thursday instead of Friday. Plan to go to Katherine Landing and getting a slip Friday morning. Geez, wish I'd had the forethought to get the annual pass for entrance to the recreation area. Dumb!!!

[BADFISH II]

3$ http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I think I have 4 bumpers??? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[RiverLife]

Cottonwood is FREE !!!!! http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/happy/happy30.gif
Oh yeah; "Note to self: get new bumpers."

[RiverLife]

the Weather (http://www.weather.com/weather/detail/USAZ0023?dayNum=9) is looking good so far !!!!!!!