Who's Coming?

Post by **Bill Edmundson** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:08 pm

Solo,

Try the lodge first. It's close to everything. And, probably the best price.

Bill

DeltaDawg · Post by **DeltaDawg** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:20 pm

Denzil, sorry to hear of your Dad's passing but I am very glad you and he came up from LA to be with us at Bethel Island in May. I loved that homemade Jamican jerk chicken you brought too, yum, is that what you are taking to the Gathering? How is the A-Lure comming along?

Bill, I promise not to hyjack your Gathering thread. Leland

Post by **Bill Edmundson** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:21 pm

Right Now, This is the current Guess!

Jump in and let us know!

List as of 9/4/2008.

Coming:
Kens (Ken Schott)
Krugwaffle
Bill Edmundson (Bill & Lauren)
John B & Gayle Brantuk (Glen-L)
Upspirate (Warren, Debbie & Ashley)
Lamar Summerland
Bruce Dow
Bill E
gaffrig24 (Keith M)
Jimmy70
Bob Maskel
Mr. Hot Rod (Paul)
Soloboat (Denzil)
Jimmy70

Probables:
Oyster
Falcon
Dave Grason
Lewis Barrett (David)
John K
John Bowen
BayouBengal (Jeff)
Butch Barto
Gary McClusker
Ray Macke
Leakcheck ( Steve Sawtell)

Bill

And I love Jerk Chicken

Soloboat · Post by **Soloboat** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:22 pm

Kens
Just wondering whether I should reserve now or wait until I get there.Would not wish to reserve a room now only to find out there is planned jack hammering when I arrive. Not familiar with locality to wing it based on seasonal demand. The question is do you think I'll be able to find something on the night of the 24th. Thanks

kens · Post by **kens** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:53 pm

Just about everywhere I go, I make reservations as far in advance as possible. Use a credit card, and the reservation can be upgraded, downgraded, changed or whatever. That way I am assured I got a place to sleep & shower. Most recently I worked a gig out west, in no-man's land. I had reservations at 3 different places, arrived early, picked the best and cancelled the rest.
So, umm, yeah, I would make reservation well in advance, and if you hear of a better deal, then take that one.
Please let us know so that we can put you on the 'who's coming' posting.

Soloboat · Post by **Soloboat** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:18 pm

Thanks good dvice from a seasoned traveller I will probably reserve something at the lodge.

Post by **Bill Edmundson** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:46 pm

Solo,

The state park is really great about reservations. And, If something comes up it's no big deal.

But, call now. It's a very popular time of year.

Bill

Post by **BruceDow** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:06 pm

OK all...

I am "officially" helping with the registration process...

I hope to start developing an eMail and contact list.

I will send out some pre-registration information and forms to those who are coming (or might be coming).

The goals of this information are:

1) safety of all participants
2) ease of communication (we will distribute a list of eMails and phone numbers to participants)
3) gathering boat and builder information for pre-printed "boat info signs"
4) pre-printing name tags.

I would appreciate it if everyone who WILL come or who MIGHT come would send me a PM with their eMail ID. I can send the forms to you to fill in for us.

Thanks, in advance.

Bruce.

Post by **Gayle Brantuk** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:05 am

Denzil,

I'm so glad you'll be at the Gathering! And, I am so sorry about your Dad--what a wonderfully delightful man he was. Just this morning I received an email from someone who had just watched the video and said that they particularly liked the cameo of you and your dad... what a loss--I'm so glad to have been able to meet him...

Soloboat · Post by **Soloboat** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 1:04 pm

Thanks Leland and Gayle . I know he was glad to have met all you guys.He never had a hobby until we started planning then actually building this boat. He is in a place with the best boat designer of them all. Now I am going to meet the extended family.
Denzil

Jimmy70 · Post by **Jimmy70** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:36 pm

FORGET THE LODGE IT HAS BEEN BOOKED FULL....I checked quite sometime ago and it is full and needs booking months ahead.....
I rented a place at the Holiday Inn but did not like the fact that it is a non-refundable due to getting lower rates for 4 days.
Jimmy

Post by **Bill Edmundson** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:25 pm

Would love to have everybody together. But,...

Check Guthersville, Boaz & Scottsbough.

They're all right there together.

Bill

Post by **BruceDow** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:32 pm

As "Official Registrar", I did some work over the weekend to check our likely participation.

Here is the current view based on direct and indirect contact... ("+" means bringing family or guests)

Please let me know if I got any of this wrong, or if I have missed anyone.

Confirmed:
Soloboat
Bill Edmundson +
Bruce Dow +
Mr. Hot Rod
UPSPirate +
Kens
Krugwaffle
Gaffrig +
Jimmy70 +
Bob Maskel
Garrys +
Narduccimarine +
Falcon +
Dave Grason
Gayle and John

Maybe
Lewis Barrett (David)
John K
Ray Macke
John Bowen
Butch Barto
Gary McClusker
Oyster
Bud Wilson

Maybe Next YearLeakcheck
BayouBengal
Bill E (slim chance this year)

The first 3 "maybes" are "confirmed maybes". I am still waiting to hear back from the bottom 5 "Maybes".

kens · Post by **kens** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:40 pm

Thats a + for me this year.
hopefully with some Phillippino BBq, pancit, lumpia, or siopao.

builder in the corn · Post by **builder in the corn** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:55 pm

Bill Edmundson wrote: Right Now, This is the current Guess!
Jump in and let us know!

List as of 9/4/2008.

Coming:
Kens (Ken Schott)
Krugwaffle
Bill Edmundson (Bill & Lauren)
John B & Gayle Brantuk (Glen-L)
Upspirate (Warren, Debbie & Ashley)
Lamar Summerland
Bruce Dow
Bill E
gaffrig24 (Keith M)
Jimmy70
Bob Maskel
Mr. Hot Rod (Paul)
Soloboat (Denzil)
Jimmy70
Brad Schiller ( builder in the corn )& Connie, Don & Terry

Probables:
Oyster
Falcon
Dave Grason
Lewis Barrett (David)
John K
John Bowen
BayouBengal (Jeff)
Butch Barto
Gary McClusker
Ray Macke
Leakcheck ( Steve Sawtell)

Bill

And I love Jerk Chicken