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Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« on: March 19, 2008, 09:26:33 PM »
Greetings all!

This year our annual meet will be August 15th, 16th, and 17th on Lake Pepin, WI.  Please see the Events/ Meets page on the www.cgoamn.com website for specific information.

Let's make this a great event!
Brian
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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2008, 01:00:21 PM »
I more than likely will make it. We're going to Arkansas the last week of July, so I should beable to get the ok from the wife to make it. Besides, my daughter's best friend moved to Hudson so I have a reason to go!
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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2008, 09:54:39 PM »
Great Dan!  WHat type of boat are you driving again?  Are you thinking of tenting or staying elsewhere?
I'll update the list, although I was optimistic and already have you on it!   ;)

Thanks,
Brian
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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2008, 03:40:49 PM »
I'll have my 74 CV16 with a 150 Merc out back. We'll be in a tent, the kids love it that way, but the wife doesn't!!!
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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2008, 08:01:17 PM »
I plan to be there and am hoping my brother will come as well with his Intimidator. We'll probably show up Friday, tent it Friday night and then head home on Saturday.

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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2008, 10:15:30 PM »
Just an update...  We have quite the response so far for the meet in August.  I would like everyone to start thinking about it a bit more as the time approaches.  I talked with Glenn (Gdubya) from the Texoma meet, and he said that all in all he spent about $2500 on their meet of equal size.  I would really prefer not to have to spend that much money, but rather I would like to have everyone plan to bring items so that we can all share in the expenses, and no one has to spend more than what would be a normal camping weekend.

I am willing to be responsible for 2 meals.  I can take care of a group meal on Saturday morning, and a group meal on Saturday night.  I work in catering, so that shouldn't be too hard for me.  Beyond that, I think that we could all plan to have a light lunch at noon on saturday (on the river) and Sunday we can fend for ourselves.

Also, please bring whatever camping stuff that might make the group more comfortable.  Of course we are going to be HQ'd at a tent campground where vehicles need to be in the parking area.  However, if anyone has awnings, camp chairs, portable stoves (for making coffee on Saturday and Sunday morning), etc.  This would be a big help.

I would really like to make this a "everyone bring what you like, and a little more for others" type of thing.  I have some lawn games, but that would be a good thing to bring too.

Here is a tentative (and flexable) schedule.

Friday afternoon and evening...  Arrive and set up camp.  Meet and greet everyone.  Group Campfire / Games / Show off the boats /  etc

Saturday Morning...  8:30am-10:00am  Group Breakfast and social time

Saturday Mid-Day... 10:00am-4:00pm Group river run with lunch somewhere... picnic / restaurant?

Saturday Dinner...  5:00pm-6:30pm  Group Dinner Cookout at campground

Saturday Evening...  7:00pm-9:00pm  Sunset river trip / Games / Campfire till whenever...

Sunday Morning... Your Choice till we pack up and head for home

Let me know if you have thoughts as we begin to plan...  As you all know, this is my first time planning this event.  There have been a few in the past, and I would very much like to make this an annual tradition.  As years go by, we can change time of year, campground, part of the state, etc.  However, I would like to get us off the ground with this event, and see where we can go from here!

Thanks for the assistance in planning, and this is going to be a great event!

Brian~

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Looking for a hotel in Lake City?
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2008, 04:13:26 PM »
For those of you who look at camping like it's a disease...  I found that Lake City has an AmericInn.

Not the best reviews on the planet, but I'm sure they mean well, and we are not talking about Downtown Chicago facilities here either...

I'm sure that it will be great and there might even be less mosquitos!  :)

http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-11300949O.html

As of 7/27 it seems that there is availablilty Friday night but possibly not Saturday night.  Get the reservations now if you need them!

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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2008, 08:13:43 PM »
Greetings all!

Now is the time to start thinking about the meet.  It is two weeks away.  My questions to you are...

1)  What can you bring that will make a fun time for everyone?

2)  Do you have extra chairs, awnings, lawn games, etc.?

3)  Do you want to bring some dishes to pass for any meals? (I plan to do the main meals on Saturday    breakfast and dinner, but any food, any time is welcome!)

4)  Does anyone want to look into places on the river to visit that are within the Lake Pepin area?  Stockholm is just across the river and has a nice park...  What else is there for us to do on Saturday?

5)  Will a group of people be willing to be on the welcoming crew?  I'm looking for parking assistants, launching assistants at the ramp, anyone who is willing to be a set of extra hands to help people find what they need and get to the places they want to be on Friday as we all begin to arrive.  Let's make everyone feel welcome!

6)  How about firewood?  I'm not sure if we can bring it in... Can we look into that?

7)  Are there extra things that we need to consider?  Supplies, games, 2 cycle oil, anything...

8.  Is anyone willing to contribute to the food and camping expenses?  Maybe you can't bring chairs or food, but might be able to chip in financially.

9)  Did you remember to go to the link and pick up a t-shirt???  http://www.cgoamn.com/12.html


Let's make this the best meet possible!  It's all about the fellowship and the fun!  Please let me know if you are not on the attendance roster, and let's go boating!!!

Brian~
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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2008, 08:58:01 PM »
Hey Brian,

I have a 10x10 Easy up that I will bring, and have a couple extra coolers and chairs if you need them. We will most likely stay at the Americ inn Friday Night and head out after the Saturday night sunset run.

Let me know what my wife and I can help with? Parking,greeting,launching,drinking your beer..ect...

Dan
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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2008, 09:38:43 PM »
Great!  If you would be willing to arrive a little early on Friday Afternoon (Whenever works for you two) and then you could help me with getting people into the ramp and parking trailers, that would be great.

We could also help people unload their gear and get people organized.  I could use about 4 mor people for these things too!

The camping gear and coolers sounds great too!

Thanks for your willingness to help out!  I think it's going to be a nice touch!

Brian~ 
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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2008, 05:46:53 PM »
Just got word from the wife her Boss will be out of town on Friday!!  :P

So, we will be coming early Sat. Morning and staying for the Evening River Run. Still will bring the 10x10 easy up,chairs and coolers.

Sorry we can't help out on Friday, Maybe someone else can step up?

Can we bring a dish to pass or Bars for Sat. Night's dinner?

Dan



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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2008, 08:36:54 PM »
Feel free to bring anything that you would like...  Food would be great...  Snacks, bars, beverages...  Whatever!

That goes for everyone!   I'll take care of the main portions of the meals, but please feel free to bring sides to pass or whatever you like to make!

I think that it would work well to bring what you like for yourself, and a little extra to pass.

Thanks for the offer!
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Saturday Menu...
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2008, 09:42:49 PM »
Here is the menu that I have planned for Saturday!

Ok, for those of you that have been following the schedule of events, here is the latest update!

As I mentioned in a previous message, I am happy to be responsible for two meals on Saturday.  I would like to provide breakfast and dinner.

Breakfast will be from 8:30am to 10:00am.  To be honest, I'll most likely have to food ready by 9:00am, but should have the coffee ready by 8:30 for those of you that really need it!

Breakfast - 8:30-10:00am
Hot Coffee
Brian's Breakfast Potato's (Cubed baby reds, with diced sauteed onion and green pepper.)
Fire Grilled 2oz sasage links
Family style scrambled eggs with melted cheese and sauteed onions
Fresh apples (for breakfast and to take with on the boat trips)

Lunch will be a bring your own picnic or a stop at a lake side restaurant (Which ever you choose)

Dinner - 5:00-6:30pm
Traditional Lake side fish fry! (I am going to use my own beer battered cod)
Jo-Jo's (Seasoned and fried potato wedges)
Fresh made coleslaw
Fresh cut fruit (watermelon, cantelope, honeydew, etc.)

That's my plan...  I encourage everyone to bring anything that might go along with this.  Snacks for through the day, smores for the campfire, etc. anything that you like.  If you don't want to pack anything, feel free to donate to the food fund, and I will have enough for everyone!  As I mentioned before, this is what I do for a living, so it's very exciting for me!

Also,  Please consider bringing any lawn games that you have.  I have a few, but have limited space to pack everything.  Here is a list of some things that might be useful...

Tarps, awnings, for wind or rain.
Camp chairs.
Portable radio
Coolers (full or empty)  Pop, Beer, NA Beer, etc.
Picnic stuff, Ketchup, Salt and Pepper, Plates, Napkins, table cloths, etc.
Lawn Games, croquet, bochi ball, beach balls, volleyball, horseshoes, etc.
Extra Anchors (for if it's windy)
2 cycle oil
Can someone please bring a good socket set and a tool kit???

I'm starting to get excited!

Please post a reply if you know what you might be able to bring so that we don't get too many duplicates.

Thanks!
Brian~
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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2008, 12:22:34 PM »
Well Brian, I sure hope to be bringing just what the family needs. The CV16 doesn't have much room to carry much else. My painter assures me that he'll get the boat done for me. He'd better.
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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2008, 03:09:56 PM »
I will bring some side dishes, not sure yet.  I will be bringing many large bags of Oke-Doke prepopped popcorn for the evening campfire or whenever someone needs a snack.  The menu you prepared sounds great.  I'm a terrible cook.  Am beginning to prep the CVX 16 for the 250 mile trip from West Bend, WI.  Glad I made a reservation a while ago at the AmericInn for Friday and Saturday night as the place does appear to be booked for Saturday.  Anyone else staying at the AmericInn? 

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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2008, 04:23:04 PM »
We are  staying at Americinn also, Jim & Kelly Barrett
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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2008, 04:47:04 PM »
I will be attending with my friends Robert and DeeAnn Kaiser.  They don't own a boat but have boated with me for years and are looking forward to the meet.  They booked a suite with a jaccuzzi (I'm jealous).  All I have is a standard room.  Nice to know other Glastron owners will be at the AmericInn.  See you in Lake City,  Brian Bondehagen

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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2008, 10:45:43 PM »
We might be staying at the Sunset Motel. If not we will be camping. Camping might be difficult for us because we will have to buy all of our food in the States (meat products that is) to avoid any trouble at the border. Either was we will have a good time I'm sure.

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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #18 on: August 06, 2008, 10:51:26 PM »
If I am coming into Minneapolis from the north west on I94 what is the fastest and best way to get to Lake City?
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Re: Minnesota Glastron Classic 2008, Lake Pepin, Minnesota
« Reply #19 on: August 07, 2008, 07:39:34 AM »
Lake City is on Highway 61 which you can pick up on the SE side of St. Paul.  If you are riding in on 94 going east, I would go through both Minneapolis and St. Paul.  On the East side of St. Paul you will see and exit for Hwy 494.  494 is the southern belt loop that goes around the cities.  So, take 494 south and that will intersect with hwy 61 going south toward Hastings and Lake City.

Let me know if that makes sense!

Brian~
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1976 CV-16SS (Greener Grass)
1977 CVX-20 Deluxe (Silver Fox)
1976 V-195
1986 CV-23
1977 T-166XL Sportster (Plan B)
1977 CVX-16