We would like to invite you, your family and friends to attend the 2011 Annual Fall Forum Party on October 14th & 15th hosted by Grider Hill Marina & Resort on beautiful Lake Cumberland.
On Friday evening we'll have a meet and greet along with DJ Rilo rockin your favorite beats on the Grider Hill Party Deck from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM CST.
Saturday afternoon will feature a Cornhole Tournament followed by a Pot Luck Dinner. Feel free to bring a covered dish, salad or dessert and even your favorite beverages for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday night, The Beau Show will be performing on the Grider Hill Party Deck from 7:00 to 10:00 PM CST followed by DJ Rilo until 11:30 PM CST.
Advance reservations for Boatels, Lodge Rooms and Suites are being taken now. Book now before it's too late! This is going to be one Forum Party you don't want to miss.
Boatel and Lodging Rates:
50' Family Houseboat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 8 – 2 Nights only $295
65' Majestic Houseboat with Hot Tub – Sleeps 10 – 2 Nights only $345
70' Flagship Houseboat with Hot Tub – Sleeps 12 – 2 Nights only $395
Lodge Rooms start at only $69 a night and Suites start at $119 a night.
Covered or uncovered overnight slips with water and electric are available for smaller boats and cruisers. Lay-along slips will be available for Houseboats and larger vessels with access to water but without electric.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
WOOHOO! Thanks for all the hard work Moontrains! This is going to be a great event to take our boating season into the fall and fight off the dreaded W word.
Oh, and those of you on facebook be sure to click the link for it above in Moontrain's post so we can see all the info on the turnout as well as it will help spread the word about the forums and the party. Its is always nice to attract fresh friends to the forums!
Buy American, the job you save just might be your own.
Marina/Ramp: Usually put in at State Dock or Ali II, I can be at the lake in 1 hr. 45 min. But we boat on the Ky River, Taylorsville Lake, Green River. Ect.....
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
The facebook group is already getting close to replies equal to those of the Spring party which resulted in well over a hundred people that showed up.
PS, Nearly, Nervous, Pneeb, WaterHottie, Fasterthanyou, Jpatton, Waterboy, LLK, RedneckYachtclub, Knotresponding, WW, Stray, 911, and a few others I still see you on the awaiting reply list! :o
I would expect it out of KR.
Buy American, the job you save just might be your own.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Heard my much younger cousin in Cincy reserved one as well. You all be good to them and don't treat them like you know me since I'm sure they are much better people than me... lol
Buy American, the job you save just might be your own.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
One of my mine was attached by a car, but if needed I can borrow my son's set. Craig has a nice set he can bring, we just need to cover up the the big "T" with something
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
I know we are all thinking Poker Run right now but I just want to TTT this in case anyone needs to reserve PTO to be there etc. and to remind everyone if they want a forum shirt there are threads right now to vote on the shirt design and to list how many you want.
Buy American, the job you save just might be your own.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
$pare. I will find you a room. We have and open sofa bed likely... This is going to be wilder than any party SD has had. The cast of characters that are going to show up are going to ensure that this is one that will be talked about for awhile!
Islander_212 wrote:$pare. I will find you a room. We have and open sofa bed likely... This is going to be wilder than any party SD has had. The cast of characters that are going to show up are going to ensure that this is one that will be talked about for awhile!
Craig, Janis has the sofa sleeper, as of now our boat is full, I have a room for Kelly but there is a possibility that she may not come, I'll ck with her and let you know.
Jeff and Katie, if a room doesn't open up you can get a lodge room, and just hang out with us on the boat until bedtime.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Jeffie is I was going to spend the night I would split a boatel with you but you know I normally turn and burn. I tried to get J to come down for the weekend but she has a scrapbooking convention on the same day and Mom will be watching our lil one for us.
Buy American, the job you save just might be your own.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Advance reservations for Boatels, Lodge Rooms and Suites are being taken now. Book now before it's too late! This is going to be one Forum Party you don't want to miss.
Boatel and Lodging Rates:
50' Family Houseboat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 8 – 2 Nights only $295
65' Majestic Houseboat with Hot Tub – Sleeps 10 – 2 Nights only $345
70' Flagship Houseboat with Hot Tub – Sleeps 12 – 2 Nights only $395
Lodge Rooms start at only $69 a night and Suites start at $119 a night.
Covered or uncovered overnight slips with water and electric are available for smaller boats and cruisers. Lay-along slips will be available for Houseboats and larger vessels with access to water but without electric.
Spare Change wrote:Well it's back to trying to find room on a boatel. Anybody got space? Craig, help a brother out here!
Why don't you reserve a lodge room and plan to hang with us on the HB till bedtime, and if someone backs out of the boatel you can cancel your lodge room and stay with us.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
$pare, you old tight arse, get you a boatel and bring your beautiful wife down. Then you will have room to bring your sons etc. if you can get them to come along. I'd think a old phart like you could fill a boatel up pretty quick. Either way Don't let it stop you from coming since we really would like to see Katie. LOL
Buy American, the job you save just might be your own.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Spare Change wrote:Well it's back to trying to find room on a boatel. Anybody got space? Craig, help a brother out here!
Why don't you reserve a lodge room and plan to hang with us on the HB till bedtime, and if someone backs out of the boatel you can cancel your lodge room and stay with us.
Kelly is working nights so giving up her room, send me a check darlin and we got a spot for ya
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Didn't think we would make it this year (again) due to a wedding, but things changed and we just might be there this year! I haven't seen my favorite old man and Katie in a while.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Not going to make it to the forum party! Pappaw bought theatre tickets to see Beauty and the Beast (long before we decided) and they're for a matinee on Sat. Was so looking forward to seeing everyone, but these were too costly to give up... Looks like the summer has gotten away from us again....
Spare Change wrote:Well it's back to trying to find room on a boatel. Anybody got space? Craig, help a brother out here!
Why don't you reserve a lodge room and plan to hang with us on the HB till bedtime, and if someone backs out of the boatel you can cancel your lodge room and stay with us.
Kelly is working nights so giving up her room, send me a check darlin and we got a spot for ya
LC, you still have a room available... we can't make it after all. If you can't get the room sold, let me know, I'll send a check. I understand it is late in the game and I appreciate your holding it for us. See post above, Jeffie got tickets to the theatre and I admit, I was not thinking of the dates either when I said we were going to make it.... sorry
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Spare Change wrote:Well it's back to trying to find room on a boatel. Anybody got space? Craig, help a brother out here!
Why don't you reserve a lodge room and plan to hang with us on the HB till bedtime, and if someone backs out of the boatel you can cancel your lodge room and stay with us.
Kelly is working nights so giving up her room, send me a check darlin and we got a spot for ya
LC, you still have a room available... we can't make it after all. If you can't get the room sold, let me know, I'll send a check. I understand it is late in the game and I appreciate your holding it for us. See post above, Jeffie got tickets to the theatre and I admit, I was not thinking of the dates either when I said we were going to make it.... sorry
No problem, I'll see if anyone else needs a room, Cousin Ronnie was lookin for one so I'll send him a message to see if he still needs a room.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Can't wait to see a bunch of you at my home marina. I have some newbies that just bought a run about coming and they rented a boatel. Pourme will be dock beside them if we have room. Hold on it should be a good one!
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Miss Swiss, call them at the number in the first post or U2U Moontrains from here or LC.com
Pourme, I too feel this is going to be one heck of a get together. Normally there is not much going on on Friday nights this late in the year but I bet looking at responses there will be several of you all there for the DJ Music. Now for Saturday I think I might need to take some extra vitamins to keep up... lol
Buy American, the job you save just might be your own.
MissSwitzerland wrote:Does anyone know what time we can check into the boatels?? I have yet to receive an email from them!
I called yesterday and was told 4pm. I was also told they provide sheets for the boatels, I know they dont when they rent the houseboats to take out, so I called and asked.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
Since some of you don't go over to the "other site" anymore...
Good time, well organized, good attendance, very welcoming.. Here's a blow by blow account of my experience.
We arrived at the dock about 2:30 Saturday. Immediately we were greeted by a very friendly, salty looking fellow who directed us where to tie and proceeded to assist us dock. As I shut down the blowers and engines I heard the familiar welcome shouts from the party deck from Islander, LC, and others where it was evident the party had started. I asked the dock hand if he was Lakeman but he said "no but I will get him for you". Right away we were greeted by the Lakeman himself, a friendly gentleman who directed us to a set of brand new slips on A dock then told me who to see inside where we had an effortless event signing up and receiving our dock assignment. After a short trip back to view the falls, we backed in to what was going to be our home berth for the night. Upon backing in we again were greeted by some old salts, Pontoon on Steroids and Hubby were on hand to help with the lines. I looked up and low and behold, an old student of mine, Nate from Miss Margarita was there also helping. After a few exchanges about how old we both looked, I realized that no matter how old this old student looked, this old teacher was always going to look older. . After a few we were also greeted by Aqua Diva, who was docked right beside, and Dr. Nautica who had also run down from SD and was visiting some old GHD friends. A friend of POS wanted a tour of Nearly Satisfied so the Mrs. ran down to make sure I didn't have any dirty socks thrown about while I toured topside. This was a fun event because all of us know how much fun it is showing off your boat. One may never know, someone may just find me in a weak moment...
In a short, with the power connected and systems operational I ventured up to the party deck where I was again greeted by LC, Islander, Rockinrod, Gasman, and others. E-Hillman was basically being his typical sour puss so I didn't get over to him for a while.. . The DJ was keeping everyone entertained while the corn hole tournament was proceeding. ( I think the general consensus for next year will not involve a double elimination due to the time constraints.) I did get to see team RockinRod claim their victory.. Good job guys, it looked like the competition was pretty fierce.
E-Hillman and LC were very busy with their chores so I don't know how much they got to enjoy themselves while the bountiful buffet was being set up. I did notice E on one end of a few dock carts loaded with all the yummy home cooked concoctions being carried up the many steps to the party deck. He got his workout Saturday.
The pot luck was excellent.. after spending way too much time in grazing mode, I determined that one dish was as good as the next. I do have to mention how excellent Cousin Ronnie's pasta salad was..( actually he bribed me into saying that )... Then I hit the dessert section..."food coma" set in and I was ready for a nap, but once the band started, a nap was out of the question. I did take a seat beside Gasman to eat and I think I can determine, the plate I borrowed from his table, was much fuller than his... Waterwings, as much as you like to eat, this feast would have even done you in....
The band was really good and their volume was so I could actually sit in front of the speakers. They got a lot of sound out of just one guitar, base, and drums...Good tunes to listen to, fun people to watch, full belly, and cold drink in hand. What else could one ask for.. Oh yea, did I mention E-Hillman was setting to my left and the Mrs. to my right. I guess I can't use the "rose between two thorns" bit unless I want a knuckle sandwich when I get home tonight. I was amazed, E made it for more than two hours this time and as of very late in the evening, he was still hanging in..
The evening was getting late and the Mrs. was starting to surrender to her food coma so she went over to the slip and I wandered around a bit. I turns out there were a few party boatels still lingering but LC and Islander's boat appeared to be unusually quiet. I discovered LC, Cousin Ronnie, and Little LC up in the hot tub..poor Ronnie went up without a towel so I am assuming he just stayed till the sun came back out the next day. After a little visit with the hot tubers, I was concerned I would slip in the ice starting to build around the tub and decided to make my way back to the slip and a nice warm berth. A great end to a fun evening with some good Forum People, good food, and good entertainment.
Sunday was a lazy morning, we slept in so when I emerged from the cabin, I noticed the POS Boatel which was directly off our stern had been vacated and the rest of the dock seemed pretty quiet. I stowed the power cords, the Mrs. First Mate handled the lines and we were off being greeted by a clear blue, sunlight sky as we exited the protection of the covered slip. As we idled out, the only body I saw stirring was Islander and another waving from the Boatel as we idled out of the harbor.
The run home actually wasn't a "run" back to SD at all. I set old Nearly at about 1500 RPM's and enjoyed the 12 mile trip at a slow leisurely pace.( Kind of around 500RPM above what White Nights runs at most of the time.) With the wind at our backs, the whitecaps breaking off each beam, crystal blue ski above, temps climbing into the upper 70's, and just the occasional boat passing..( LC and crew passed off our Port side), I remembered just how nice and relaxing a slow paced day can be. Cruising with the First Mate at the helm, cold beverage in one hand, mostly alone on one of the most beautiful bodies of water on earth, just vegging between the sound of the waves, and the blue sky above. As depressing the end of the season is, I thought back of the last few months and realized just how lucky I was, this time, this place.
I just a couple of weeks, Nearly will be put to bed for her long cold winter's nap. This gathering was a nice nightcap to signal another soon to be ending, wonderful season of good times, and good friends on beautiful Lake Cumberland.
Nite All !
Edit: I just noticed after I typed this that it was Tina that made the pasta salad that Cousin Ronnie claimes... dog !
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
But for the record the last few parties I have stayed pretty late. In fact I beat you to the Spring Party. JPatton and I slipped away a little earlier than normal this time around since we were worried about some spooning from Rod... lol
No one said anything about that wonderful crock of "Home made" chili... lol
Buy American, the job you save just might be your own.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
E_HILLMAN wrote:PS, I did see that Pourme finally woke up and posted on facebook.
Pourme and I were kept up far too long Friday night and Saturday morning... I will spend the rest of this week getting caught up on the sleep I missed...
Excellent post Nearly! Had a great time as usual... That cornhole tournament about did me in... I usually never make it past the first couple of rounds, but this time we made it to the semifinal and if my partner (Assorted Nuts) had a better partner than me he would have won it. We had them fellas (Mac and Dork) beat and I _ crewed the pooch as they say in the next to last throw... Oh well. I was out of my league most ot the night anyhow.
Marginmn, Lori (his wife) and LCA fed us all Friday night. It was great seeing those two again... I see LCA nearly every weekend and she is probably tired of it!
Saturday started off with a boat ride to the dam where myself and Cousin Ronnie, his girlfriend and Gasman's daughter tied up and cranked the stereo up to 11 and let her rip for a few hours and then we got the call to report to the cornhole center for the big match... Did not want to leave the water, as we tied the boats together right in front of the spillway gates and ended up almost to Halcomb's Landing and never had to move the boats.
Hit the dock played about 27 rounds of cornhole, grabbed a bite to eat between throws and then the band played and everyone danced for a few hours. Snuck off to party with some other folks until early in the AM and called it a night!
We stayed until nearly dark Sunday (Thanks to Lakeman, Moontrains and the Crew at GHM) enjoying the sunshine on top of the houseboat and did not want to leave then, but the Mrs. made me... I will need most of this week to try and recover the lost sleep... 5:30 AM bedtime Saturday and around 3:00 AM Sunday I believe... and then up at the crack of dawn to not miss anything...
Oh and for the record... when my pants went down to my ankles they had help and it wasn't me! The lucky thing for me (actually the innocent bystanders) was that I had changed out of my swimming trunks and into my normal short pants and thankfully had on clean undergarments... I think! It was funny I am sure. I got them back up in record time I might add...
For those that missed it you certainly missed an great time. We hope to get a few more weekends with the 200 row at SD as they seem to party into the depths of the off season with LP and Scooter and the whole crew.
What a way to cap off an awesome year at LC again. Can't wait to do it again next year! Thanks too E, J-Pat and LCA as you guys worked your butts off. LCA did triple duty as she was the chef and everything else on out boat both nights. Next time she needs to set that role out and let some of the others (myself included) do more.
Marina/Ramp: Currently mostly out of Jamestown but spend a lot of time at the other Marinas.
Pre2012-Conley Bottom Mostly, Waitsboro, Alligator I&II ramps, Leesford, Pulaski County Park (when it has water), Grider, State Dock (via boat), and Jamestown are a few places you might find me.
And get a boatel or a room, I ain't staying in the box.
