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Title: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on February 22, 2014, 12:57:22 PM
Run on Rathbun: A 2014 Summer Kick Off will be held June 13, 14 & 15 (Fri, Sat, & Sun) at Honey Creek State Park, South Campgrounds, Lake Rathbun, IA.  Thursday arrivals are welcome (encouraged, if you can make it).

There have been enough "snow days" in school this year that many schools will not let out until June 10th - so the later weekend worked in our favor.

Reservations:  As in the previous years, reservations can be made through Reserve America ( http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Honey_Creek_State_Park/r/campsiteSearch.do?site=all&type=9&minimal=no&search=site&criteria=new&contractCode=IA&parkId=610104&topTabIndex=Search (http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Honey_Creek_State_Park/r/campsiteSearch.do?site=all&type=9&minimal=no&search=site&criteria=new&contractCode=IA&parkId=610104&topTabIndex=Search) ).  The State Park system in Iowa does not allow reservations more than three months out, so the first date available to make your reservation would be March 13.  When you do make a reservation, please send me a private message with your site and the number of people attending.

Accommodations:  We will use the sites located in the south campground (sites 97 - 146).  Each site has a utility riser with 30A 110V electric available.  There is a men's and women's communal shower and restroom facility nearby - for those interested, the closest individual sites to the showers and restrooms are 99-106 and 137-142.  I will work on a larger map to upload that will identify specific site locations on the satellite image.  There are only a few small, basic cabins, and I don't believe that any are left available that weekend (the cabins can rent out 6 months in advance).  The resort is available, but pricy this weekend - roughly $200/night.  The resort restaurant and bar is open - and there are free slips for use while eating.  There is an indoor "water park" that charges admission for visitors not staying at the hotel (a room reservation comes with 4 passes to the water park).  Both the resort side & campground side have access to concrete boat ramps.  The campsite boat ramp is a minimum of 6 lanes wide - last year, with the high water, you could launch 10 simultaneously.  There is a fish-cleaning station off to the side which allows for dropping off a driver to retrieve the tow vehicle and trailer without blocking access to the ramp.

Food:  Brandon, Amber, Mike & Tim have volunteered to have a "Nebraska Chapter Hosted Breakfast" on Saturday morning.  I will work on bringing out my 10 x 20 shelter canopy as a staging place for meals.  Barb and I will be organizing a late lunch, also for Saturday.  I will provide smoked brisket & bread. (I promise, this year I won't leave the bbq sauce at home!)  Barb has offered to help organize some sides - beans, corn, salads, etc.  These sides will be volunteer dishes.  I will recruit local donations to pay for the brisket, plates, plasticware, etc.  I will also be providing the ingredients for breakfast tacos on Sunday - (I learned my lesson from the first try, this time the sausage will be cooked the night before and then warmed in a crock pot, the eggs will go on a non-stick electric griddle.  These ingredients will be set out and available … they won't be prepared for a large group meal - I know everyone will begin the processes of breaking camp & hitching up, so come by whenever you're ready or hungry.  I'll keep everything out from 8 am - 11 am. 

Volunteer Items:  We will begin another thread as we get closer to the date for items we'd need (such as a large coffee pot) that we don't have available.  If you have the ability to bring one of these items with you - please mark them clearly with your name so that we can ensure that they go home with you.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on February 22, 2014, 01:43:00 PM
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Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on March 12, 2014, 09:14:52 AM
Just a friendly reminder … reservations for the campsites should become available at midnight.  (I'm pretty sure we don't have to be three months out from our last-day of the reservation, just three months from the first.)
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Post by: dorelse on March 12, 2014, 12:52:20 PM
I just booked #122 (Thur-Sat), 3 nights, $51.00.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: 75starflight on March 12, 2014, 01:41:15 PM
Amber and I (2) are in site 121 and Travis/Crystal and Fam (5) are in site 120.

Edit: forgot to say arrival will be Thursday
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Burnin Daylight on March 12, 2014, 02:18:19 PM
I've got cabin number 2 for Thursday thru Sat.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on March 12, 2014, 02:25:38 PM
Awesome!  Thanks, guys.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: kert0307 on March 12, 2014, 04:27:47 PM
I snagged 132, wanted a spot between the main group and the bathroom  ;D

And the spot looks like it's big enough to maneuver my truck...
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: thedeuceman on March 13, 2014, 08:41:39 AM
we are in 113, arriving Thursday evening
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: dorelse on March 14, 2014, 09:27:42 AM
Filling up pretty quickly!   (Brown = Reserved, Blue = Open)

Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on March 14, 2014, 10:11:32 AM
I'm in 119 … Travis, be careful I don't *accidentally* drive off with that 160 behind the car … :-)
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: iowa cv-23 on March 15, 2014, 02:21:38 PM
cabin #1 - coming in Friday
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: makinwaves on March 15, 2014, 09:44:23 PM
We got #118.  We'll be there Friday around noon.  Dang, better get my boat done!  :-[
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Plugcheck on March 16, 2014, 09:55:45 AM
      My wife Connie and I, and possibly our son may atend,  have reserved space 117.   We plan to arrive Thursday afternoon/evening.   As of 9:50 am Central time, space 116 was still open.   Looking forward to seeing everyone and hoping for good weather, calm water, and sandy beaches.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on March 16, 2014, 11:11:02 AM
Before you know it, we'll have more Nebraska members at an Iowa event than Iowans …
Thanks for the commit, guys.  Anything you'd like to see on t-shirts for this year?
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Burnin Daylight on March 16, 2014, 01:38:44 PM
Looks like we have Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma represented, how about you Minnesota guys?  Are any of you trying to work this meet into your schedules?
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Plugcheck on March 16, 2014, 03:31:06 PM
    FYI Barb, that was your six hundred and sixty sixth post, just saying........
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Burnin Daylight on March 16, 2014, 05:54:23 PM
Well then I should probably repeat myself!

Looks like we have Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma represented, how about you Minnesota guys?  Are any of you trying to work this meet into your schedules?
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: thedeuceman on March 16, 2014, 06:40:56 PM
We are :-D


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Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on March 16, 2014, 06:59:13 PM
That's right … Joe made his reservations before I made mine. 
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: dorelse on March 16, 2014, 07:30:09 PM
Filling up!

Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Burnin Daylight on March 16, 2014, 08:27:23 PM
Looking forward to seeing you again this year Joe.  I was thinking more of the core folks that recruit the rest of us for the Red Wing meet.  We need to support our group in all endeavors.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: 75starflight on March 16, 2014, 09:24:41 PM
Hey all, Amber and I have just learned that Travis' wife Crystal will be turning 30 the weekend following the meet. We would like to surprise her with a cake probably Saturday night since we will be among good friends. Would anyone have a problem with it?
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on March 16, 2014, 11:49:01 PM
None at all! 
Brandon, remember that Courtney will likely be making a few runs back to the house that weekend (we're 25-30 minutes away).  If you want to make the arrangements, we can keep the cake at the house so it stays a surprise.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: kert0307 on March 19, 2014, 10:30:02 AM
Well as luck would have it I'm not going to be able to be there Saturday now... We'll still show up Thursday evening and be there Friday, but we'll have to leave Friday night. I'm helping sponsor an event Saturday raising money for the Wounded Warriors Project, so at least I have a good excuse...

If anyone's needing a camping spot feel free to fight over ours after we leave. It's reserved through Saturday night.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: 84carlson on March 30, 2014, 12:02:33 PM
Going to try to make it this year, have reserved 129.  Not sure what day we will be over probable Friday...More that likely just me and my son...

Joe
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Bayflite73 on April 05, 2014, 01:04:07 PM
The Craig clan (me, Sarah, Liam, Ben, Henry and possibly Aidan) will be there Friday, site 114! Joe, we'll be neighbors!

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Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: dorelse on April 05, 2014, 01:59:55 PM
Going to be quite the weekend!!!  Here's the campground map so far:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xd6LKC3ovas/U0BSJwRJn3I/AAAAAAAAb1o/eVN6PBJ4LLA/s800/2014_Campground_Reservations.jpg)
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: 75starflight on April 05, 2014, 02:37:39 PM
Sweet looks like a good mix should be a fun weekend!
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: dorelse on April 05, 2014, 03:12:18 PM
Sweet looks like a god mix should be a fun weekend!

I agree...and we may have a new day tripper from Des Moines as well.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: 75starflight on April 05, 2014, 08:31:42 PM
Did you finally talk the wife into joining us?
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Post by: dorelse on April 05, 2014, 08:43:38 PM
Did you finally talk the wife into joining us?

Nikki...no.

gt-150 owner who's found the club...sounds like they're coming down for the day.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on April 05, 2014, 08:50:15 PM
It does look like a good group … I'll need the weekend, by then.  Hopefully I won't be driving up from KC and it will be my last weekend as an Iowan.

I ordered the brisket today … just like last time, it will be smoked on Thursday, we'll heat it over fire on Saturday.  Time to order a trophy.

Thank you, everyone, for participating.  I'm excited.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on April 05, 2014, 08:53:59 PM
I left this off the last post - Josh, I'm glad you're coming down !!
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Plugcheck on April 06, 2014, 08:37:49 AM
    Dan, I own a big turkey roaster, AKA a giant crock pot.   Should we consider putting the brisket in something like that in the morning, then it will be ready to go when the time comes?   Personally I'm hoping for some beach area next to the campground so I don't have to take the boat out at lunch.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: 75starflight on April 06, 2014, 10:16:43 AM
We all are mike, I just looked at the lake levels it is normal at the moment. Let hope mother nature treats us well.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on April 06, 2014, 11:23:51 AM
Mike - we can do that if there's anyone or a group that doesn't want a little char on the meat.  My personal preference is to get it hot over fire and put a little char on it … but I'm only one of many … I bought three whole briskets … last year that was somewhere around 26-28 lbs.  I have no objection to the roaster, especially if there are some who don't want a bit of "crust" ..
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Plugcheck on April 06, 2014, 12:31:13 PM
     I will toss it in the "Bus" and we could figure it out as we go.   Maybe char it then put in warmer?  I know better than to criticize a chef, just trying to help out the cause.   Probably use the same warmer for breakfast on Saturday morning anyway since folks may not all be up and ready at the same time.   Brandon, Tim, and I have a breakfast meet on 4/19 so hopefully all the breakfast plans will be laid out.   Anyone got a fair headcount? 40ish?   Teenagers count as two?
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on April 06, 2014, 02:39:40 PM
So far I think planning for 40 sounds about right.  We'll lose Jesse and Kurtis on Saturday, but may have some day-trippers on Saturday. 
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on April 17, 2014, 01:46:54 PM
Finally have some time to work on a t-shirt graphic …
The first year, I liked the quality of the print using solid colors …
Second year, I used gradients and the color printing wasn't quite the same quality …
This year, back to solid colors.  Throw some opinions my way … I need the I'll do something to ID the club / Glastron/Carlson …

Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: kert0307 on April 17, 2014, 03:32:58 PM
Just a heads up, we've got even more going on this weekend now... still hoping to make it down at some point though either early or Sat night/Sunday.

Shirt looks good so far Danny.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: MrDJ1978 on May 17, 2014, 09:09:20 AM
I am so excited for Rathbun it is looking like there will be a big group. Looking forward to hanging out with everyone
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Joe Pivonka on May 17, 2014, 02:52:21 PM
As of now, I am planning on representing Illinois. The plan is to arrive Thursday and head out late Friday or Saturday morning. I hope my boat is done by then. If not, I think I will bring the Waverunner. That ought to keep up with any of the Glastrons!
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: 84carlson on May 31, 2014, 10:08:05 AM
Going to tear into the carburetor problem on the motor today, after replacing all the bowls and cleaning the carb's a couple weeks ago the boat does not even run.  I have a strong suspicion I received the wrong jet's when I order all the new parts to rebuild them.  Of course I did major mistake and threw the old bowls away before pulling the old jets out.  If I can't figure it out we may not be attending this year.  I'll keep you posted. 

Joe
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on June 02, 2014, 04:07:32 PM
I might have sold the boat.  I made a half-effort to put it out there, had only one legitimate interested party - he talked about arranging for a Friday pick-up.  I'm thinking we'll use the money to pay a few mortgage payments on the house here and know that for the next few months we can pay for our living arrangements in KC without the doubled expense.  I expect after the 21st, we'll be mostly full-time KC residents until the house in Centerville is sold.

I'll be there, whether or not the boat sells - if not, I'll be in the boat.  Courtney is coming home from KC that weekend, Aidan will be with grandma … I *might* decide to go home and sleep under the same roof as my wife each night since we're apart during the week (I'm lucky enough that proximity allows) - I know she won't sleep well in the tent and I don't want to send her back to KC and her new job exhausted on my account.  If I decide to sleep at home, I may not go through the effort to set up and break down camp - we can use my site to park some trailered boats.

I'm ready for that weekend.  It's been a hard go on buttoning up projects for the house - having to get things picked up and put away for showings and then all brought out again.  We've had no offers on the house, and that's a bummer - agent said she'd expect a full-asking-price offer within the first 30 days.  It's been 35. 
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: iowa cv-23 on June 03, 2014, 08:47:18 AM
Hey Dan good luck on both potential sales - if the boat sells you & the Mrs. are more then welcome to ride w/ us.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: WetRaider on June 03, 2014, 10:38:35 AM
Eric (or is it with a "K" ?)

I appreciate that.  We just may do that.

The guy looking at it happens to be in the Kansas City area.  Since I'm going there this weekend, anyway, I said I'd drag it down.  Expecting a non-refundable "fuel" deposit in my Paypal - if he changes his mind, I got the trip paid for.  If not, I go home with no boat but my next few mortgage payments in the bank.  We talked several times, I sent him pictures of "the worst of the worst."  Sort-of the opposite of salesmanship, but I said if I can make the bad look bad and he still wants it, then he'll be pleasantly surprised when he sees it in person.

Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: 75starflight on June 03, 2014, 05:11:10 PM
Going to tear into the carburetor problem on the motor today, after replacing all the bowls and cleaning the carb's a couple weeks ago the boat does not even run.  I have a strong suspicion I received the wrong jet's when I order all the new parts to rebuild them.  Of course I did major mistake and threw the old bowls away before pulling the old jets out.  If I can't figure it out we may not be attending this year.  I'll keep you posted. 

Joe

Any luck getting the CVX going again Joe?
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: 84carlson on June 03, 2014, 07:28:41 PM
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Any luck getting the CVX going again Joe?

I'm positive I got the wrong jets, after looking at the pictures they were about 1/2 the size as my original ones.  Boy I feel stupid throwing the old bowls away, I just put the new ones in, they seemed to fit with no issue. I never thought about saving the old jets.

I ordered new jets on Sunday hoping to get them in by the end of the week.  Hopefully I'll know more this weekend.

Joe
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: 75starflight on June 03, 2014, 07:32:24 PM
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Any luck getting the CVX going again Joe?

I'm positive I got the wrong jets, after looking at the pictures they were about 1/2 the size as my original ones.  Boy I feel stupid throwing the old bowls away, I just put the new ones in, they seemed to fit with no issue. I never thought about saving the old jets.

I ordered new jets on Sunday hoping to get them in by the end of the week.  Hopefully I'll know more this weekend.

Joe

Been there done that, you will have her purring by the end of the weekend. I'm sure of it!
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Bayflite73 on June 08, 2014, 04:37:59 PM
Ugh, I hate to say it, but just like last time I had the reservation made, shirt ordered, everything and then life rears its sometimes ugly head and bites you in the butt. I hate to say it but I'm going to have to miss the Rathbun meet AGAIN!

Sorry guys. Hopefully NEXT year will be more forgiving. Heck I haven't even been able to de-winterize yet and may not for at least another month!

Have a great time all and take lots of photos and video!
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: dorelse on June 08, 2014, 04:48:24 PM
Ugh, I hate to say it, but just like last time I had the reservation made, shirt ordered, everything and then life rears its sometimes ugly head and bites you in the butt. I hate to say it but I'm going to have to miss the Rathbun meet AGAIN!

Sorry guys. Hopefully NEXT year will be more forgiving. Heck I haven't even been able to de-winterize yet and may not for at least another month!

Have a great time all and take lots of photos and video!

Bummer Josh!!!
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: MrDJ1978 on June 08, 2014, 07:13:32 PM
That's to bad you won't be able to make it. We missed out last year but will make it this year. Maybe you'll be able to make it to Red Wing
Title: Re: Rathbun 2014 Official Thread / Announcements / Reservations
Post by: Bayflite73 on June 08, 2014, 07:59:58 PM
Red Wing is a must this year! Life will be just as hectic but won't have the same sort if hard deadlines by then!