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Dave,

One of the couples that commited called and made reservations this evening...no boat though. I'm still workin' on the guy with the YellowJacket.

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Bump Bump

48 days and counting for those who are still sitting on the fence. Let Bill and I know if have not already.

I am going to the resort this week to line the last details up

dave

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Bumpety Bump Bump....I reserved a boat slip the other day...5 weeks to go!

I've got at least one more couple planning to come. Still trying to get the guy with the YellowJacket to come.

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Bill

I told my wife we needed a three-car garage for my projects...she told me to ask her for permission next time before I buy a house.
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Is your boat going to be ready?

dave

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Dave

My Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project

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Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.

I'm planning an official dedication ceremony for May 7th.

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Bill

I told my wife we needed a three-car garage for my projects...she told me to ask her for permission next time before I buy a house.
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Wonderful. Be sure the plug is in it.

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Dave

My Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project

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Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.

Ok, folks. Bill and I have been is discussion. As of this moment we have only 2 boats - his and mine. We have one person flying in and several that wish to come down for Saturday only.

This does not make sense to have a dedicated gathering so we decided to cancel this and offer an alternative

On the weekend of June 7-8, the Heartland Classic Chapter of ACBS will be holding a show at the same Rock Lane Resort.

http://www.heartland-classics.org/2007/11/classics-cruisin-weekend/

I will be attending this event. Bill is looking to join with me. For those who were planning to come down on Saturday for the Spring Fling, I would ask that you come down on June 11. You can join with me on the cruises and other events for the day.

I believe the current economy has a lot of folks on hold to attend only the Gathering this fall. That is completely understandable and fine with Bill and I. When we stated last fall that we could like to hold the Spring Fling it was because of a number of comments from Midwest folks that hated to miss the Big G but stated it was too far to travel.

Maybe next year we can try another spot.

Also, for an note of information. The International Show for ACBS will be held at Table Rock Lake in Sept 2012. There will be at least 150 boats. For those that cannot get to the Big G6, consider this event.
Dave

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My Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project

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Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.

Very sorry to hear this, Dave. 2012 sounds like a "must do" event, though.

Roberta

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Roberta
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Sorry about the cancelation but I understand. We were going to come down on Saturday (no boat). We will probably make the June event. I just received the check for the sale of the Studebaker race car. Hope to start on a boat this fall, would be a great winter project.

Sorry this had to be canceled....I know you guys put a lot of work into it

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Well, there may have been a reason for not having the Spring Fling on Table Rock. We have now experienced 16 inches of rain in 5 days. The lake is at historic highs at 934 elevation which is approaching 20ft over summer pool level. Ramps are inaccessible and much damage from flooding has already occurred. The resort we were going to stay at is under water.

The dam was opened yesterday for only its 3rd time ever and now dumping 80,000 CFM and cannot keep up with the lake rising.



The Corps is stating it will take most of the summer to lower to the lake back down to normal levels.
WOW!!

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Dave

My Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project

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Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.

That's unfortunate because of the loss of use and tourism. Better days ahead, hopefully.

Roberta

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Roberta
Built Zip "Oliver IV" and Super Spartan "Jimmy 70"

There is an interesting twist to this. Our hotel count goes up because of displaced homeowners. We starting getting people yesterday at the 2 hotels I manage. And we get a large influx of people that want to see the dam open. The picture does not do the site justice. The roar in the channel reminds me of being at the base of Niagara. Right now it is difficult getting to the observation deck over the dam. The road over the dam has been closed due to some earth failure on one side from all the rain. They hope to have it open tomorrow.

But as far as lake usage. There will be a hamper on it for a few weeks for sure

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My Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project

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Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.

Dave Lott and ttownshaw, are you guys going to be at Rock Lane Resort this Saturday AM? We are coming down, will be there about 8:30.

Yes, Gary - I am going to be there. There will be a cruise over to the new dock restaurant at Kimberling City for lunch. Get there by 10 and hitch a ride with us

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Dave

My Riviera build - the Midnight Cry Project

Video of Midnight in Action
Blog

Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.