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Title: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on January 06, 2015, 06:07:54 PM
With Doran running the Red Wing Meet, I have volunteered to handle the setup for the Meet at Rathbun.


Last year we as a group decided to to have the meet the second weekend of June. So with this I am for keeping it the second weekend in June as the regular time frame of the Rathbun get together.

So the dates are as follows.

June 11th - 14th
Honey creek state park  - South Campground

Itinerary will be posted at a later date and Camp site reservations will be open March 11th cabins be reserved as of today.

http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/honey-creek-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610104 (http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/honey-creek-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IA&parkId=610104)

Thank you,

Brandon
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Plugcheck on January 16, 2015, 08:47:06 AM
     Thanks for taking this on, I was curious to know the details of the meet.   Likely I will be looking at a camp spot near the one I had last year.   Always a good time at Rathbun, lets hope for decent boating weather.   We will try to make this meet on Thursday and leave Sunday morning as we have in the past, seems like Friday has been the decent weather.  I would consider Lunch at the resort a highlight, and if we have beach area, then a beach cookout is fun also.  I WILL bring a chainsaw this time, firewood was plentiful last year if you could cut it.    Let me know if you need any help.  You might want to post a link to this thread on the open discussion so others can be updated.    Thanks, Michael.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: dorelse on January 16, 2015, 09:39:52 AM
     Thanks for taking this on, I was curious to know the details of the meet.   Likely I will be looking at a camp spot near the one I had last year.   Always a good time at Rathbun, lets hope for decent boating weather.   We will try to make this meet on Thursday and leave Sunday morning as we have in the past, seems like Friday has been the decent weather.  I would consider Lunch at the resort a highlight, and if we have beach area, then a beach cookout is fun also.  I WILL bring a chainsaw this time, firewood was plentiful last year if you could cut it.    Let me know if you need any help.  You might want to post a link to this thread on the open discussion so others can be updated.    Thanks, Michael.

Pretty sure you can't just fire up a chainsaw and cut up fallen trees, etc Mike.  It is a Park/Nature area after all, pretty sure that will earn you an expensive memory from the weekend...
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on January 16, 2015, 05:29:28 PM
     Thanks for taking this on, I was curious to know the details of the meet.   Likely I will be looking at a camp spot near the one I had last year.   Always a good time at Rathbun, lets hope for decent boating weather.   We will try to make this meet on Thursday and leave Sunday morning as we have in the past, seems like Friday has been the decent weather.  I would consider Lunch at the resort a highlight, and if we have beach area, then a beach cookout is fun also.  I WILL bring a chainsaw this time, firewood was plentiful last year if you could cut it.    Let me know if you need any help.  You might want to post a link to this thread on the open discussion so others can be updated.    Thanks, Michael.

Thank you for the input Mike! I am thinking right now Friday will be group meal at the lodge for lunch, and then picnic on the beach saturday for lunch. The one we went to in 2012 by the dam (weather and water levels permitting of course).
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on January 19, 2015, 02:11:18 PM
Doran came up with this as a promo flyer for the meet.

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Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: WetRaider on March 24, 2015, 07:39:49 PM
Hey Brandon, Thanks for picking this up.  Things have been hectic getting use to life with an infant.  That, and Courtney's dad recently passed away giving us reason to be in Texas.  Most of you know that I sold the boat when moving to KC ... our house in Centerville is still for sale, and we're crossing fingers on having it sold soon ... but having to rent, we didn't have storage for a boat, nor any idea how we'd get time away to go use it.

It might be worth my trip up from KC, even without a boat, to visit for the weekend.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Plugcheck on March 27, 2015, 12:14:57 AM
We would luv to see ya, plenty of room in the z.  Hoping for some beach and float time.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on May 29, 2015, 01:59:28 PM
Here is a Rough Schedule for the weekend. All dependent on weather, water level, ect. of course.

Thursday

Set up camp, Supper on your own.

Friday

Breakfast on your own.

Launch boats, morning lake run.

Lunch at the Honey Creek Resort (around noon if we can)

Nothing really planned for the afternoon. Float time, cruising, hanging out on the beach below the campground (if there is one) what ever you want to do its your time.

Supper on your own


Saturday

breakfast on your own

Launch, beach, float what ever you want to do. Just hang out and enjoy the company.

Lunch
Picnic at the beach. The one in the cove with the main marina at the east end of the lake.

Afternoon cruise and flotilla time.

Supper on your own.

Free time

Sunday

Breakfast on your own.

Pack up camp

Say goodbyes, make one last run on the lake if you want.


If anyone has any other ideas Please feel free to share.

Thank you


 
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: thedeuceman on May 29, 2015, 02:20:17 PM
so it was at 910 last year and its at 906 now, that looks promising :)
though i spose it fills up fast when its raining.
it will be a great weekend
is anyone else from MN going ?
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Plugcheck on June 07, 2015, 09:36:56 PM
Just a FYI from our camp.  Connie and I intend to leave early Thursday.  We plan to arrive at Rathbun around lunchtime, set camp, have a bite, then be on the water.  I will bring my laptop and projector, Tim(makinwaves) is bringing a PC audio system and "live and let die". We have a screen, but afraid to use it outdoors so would prefer a big white sheet and rope should anyone have such available.  If anyone has any glastron related movies, clips, or such your welcome to bring them.  Might throw a quick photo slide of the day if ithers wish to offer digi photos.  Slight variation to the typical campfire night.  Anyway just a thought, looking forward to seeing everyone, and let's pray for good weather.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: dorelse on June 07, 2015, 09:49:39 PM
I will definitely be there, not sure which boat I'll have, but I will be there. 

Can't finish up the 'Big Girl' b/c the PO 'misplaced' the brass screws that hold the impeller cover on, so I haven't been able to run it yet...oh, and it doesn't have a floor yet.

Goldie can be pulled together in a pinch with Joe's tank and some hose rerouting, so that's plan B right now.  I expect to be down Thursday night, but have to head to a meeting Friday afternoon, returning Friday night.  Not 100% sure which part of the family will be around when...this weekend will be a bit haphazard for us.

Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 07, 2015, 10:05:03 PM
Sounds like a plan guys! We hope to be there by 3pm. Amber has a doc appt in the morning. Hope to leave home around 11pm.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 10, 2015, 07:25:05 PM
Hey all, I post this with a heavy heart, but, my grandmother passed away on Monday of this week and the funeral is Friday morning so we will be arriving late. Funeral is at 10am so we will hope to be at the campgrounds by mid afternoon Friday. See you all then.

Brandon and Amber
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: dorelse on June 10, 2015, 07:27:32 PM
that's about when I'll be there as well

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Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 10, 2015, 09:23:30 PM
So sorry to hear about your grandmother...hugs will be awaiting you both <<hugs>>
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 10, 2015, 09:47:50 PM
So sorry to hear about your grandmother...hugs will be awaiting you both <<hugs>>

Thank You Laurie! Looking forward to seeing you and Joe on Friday. Actually everyone. Hope everyone has a good trip tomorrow.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Terry_Curran on June 10, 2015, 10:01:18 PM
We're sorry about your loss Brandon! 

Terry and Nancy
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 10, 2015, 10:07:13 PM
We're sorry about your loss Brandon! 

Terry and Nancy

Thank you
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: dorelse on June 10, 2015, 10:33:05 PM
Yeah, where are my manners...condolences Brandon...
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: makinwaves on June 10, 2015, 11:15:16 PM
Sorry to hear Brandon. Hopefully we can put a smile back on your face.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Plugcheck on June 11, 2015, 07:10:34 AM
Sorry to hear about your loss, our condolences to your family.  Weather is delaying our start.  When it stops raining we will try to get in the road.  Weather report for Rathbun isn't much better.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Hyperacme on June 11, 2015, 08:49:25 AM
Condolences to you and your family Brandon ...
 
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 11, 2015, 10:20:11 AM
Thank you all!
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: thedeuceman on June 11, 2015, 01:14:18 PM
Give me a brake (pads)...

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Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 11, 2015, 01:51:43 PM
At least it happened near home!
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: dorelse on June 11, 2015, 01:54:33 PM
Assuming that this is pre-departure?
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 11, 2015, 02:19:41 PM
Between home and the gas station
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 11, 2015, 06:26:05 PM
When are (all) you folks arriving at rathbun?
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 11, 2015, 06:42:17 PM
When are (all) you folks arriving at rathbun?

Of course you know amber and I are tomorrow afternoon. Travis and Crystal are on their way at the moment. Mike and Tim I cannot speak for.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: dorelse on June 11, 2015, 07:15:41 PM
I'll be stopping by with the family in tow, as we'll all be nearby anyway.  Then coming Saturday afternoon to camp.

We're crazy busy this weekend, so having to make some sacrifices this year.  I'm still trying ti get the cvz hooked up and running!

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Title: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 11, 2015, 07:56:27 PM
Looks like we will be there around 9:45
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: dorelse on June 12, 2015, 12:08:19 AM
Brandon - Want to do some prop testing tomorrow & Saturday AM?  These won't handle Tim's HP, but for our puny engines I've come to really like them.

I have the Gil Six Gun composite in pitch 17, 19 & 21, also the Piranha 3 Blade 'Hydrobite' prop with the flow 'fences' in pitch 21 & 23.  I have the 4 Blade Piranha on Goldie in 20 & 22p. 

So, that's 7 combinations you could test on Saturday if you wanted. 

David, think you could get a polish on them?  LOL  (Probably!)

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Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: dorelse on June 12, 2015, 12:09:55 AM
It isn't pretty, but it is solid, functional and safe.   See you guys tomorrow!

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Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Rich_V174SS on June 12, 2015, 06:19:27 AM
Just gotta be like a UPS driver and make only right turns.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 12, 2015, 06:24:15 AM
Yep I would be happy to try a couple out Doran. See everyone late this afternoon!
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 12, 2015, 01:27:41 PM
We're headed to resort for lunch now :-)
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: David CVX-16 on June 12, 2015, 02:12:18 PM
I never have polished a composite prop before. Bet Mothers Aluminum and Alloy Polish would work.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: dorelse on June 12, 2015, 09:20:09 PM
I never have polished a composite prop before. Bet Mothers Aluminum and Alloy Polish would work.

Honestly, I wonder if that would do anything?  Suppose sharpening the blades couldn't hurt...but they're not really a high performance propeller anyway.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: thedeuceman on June 13, 2015, 08:02:28 AM
Though it was cloudy, yesterday, it was a nice day on the water.
Little wet this morning...
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Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: thedeuceman on June 13, 2015, 10:20:19 AM
Well it looks like we are all packing up and bailing
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 13, 2015, 05:30:58 PM
Here's a couple of shots with phone
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: dorelse on June 13, 2015, 06:36:38 PM
I did stop by with the family Friday, and was ready to head down after Noon. 

The weather patterns this time of year are difficult when it comes to a scheduled event.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on June 14, 2015, 08:13:57 AM
Sorry to hear that you guys and gals had a rainy weekend.

Looks like there was a little boating done.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: thedeuceman on June 14, 2015, 09:04:31 AM
On the way out we stopped by the Rathbun marina, saw this in the boat yard
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The guy said the hull was "shot" and they were parting it out :(
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 14, 2015, 09:32:58 AM
I got just one video.
https://youtu.be/__ROiDnIl1o
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Plugcheck on June 14, 2015, 09:33:32 AM
The best laid plans of mice and men!  After spending the morning in the shop Thursday watching the rain, we finally decided to finalize and head towards Rathbun around 1pm Thursday.  Trip was dry, set up camp, 1st ones here appearantly.  Had a nice burger dinner, but decided not to boat as radar had a storm heading our way.  Tim/Christine arrived just as a light rain began.  Barely got their tent set up and a strong storm came through,  we headed for our trucks to ride it out.  Joe and his son from lincoln stopped by to say hello, stating they were going back to cook some dinner. Friday morning came and went, had some breakfast and watched it rain.  A break in the rain came and we headed to the ramp, ran to the bridge, looked over the beach area, picked up supplies at the marina, then headed over to the resort for lunch.  Lunch was tasty and filling and had great company.  After lunch we headed out on the lake, tied together, and floated for awhile.  Cloudy and overcast all day, but fortunately no rain. Tim was in desperate shape for fuel, so we headed to the marina, arriving 10 minutes after closing.  A sign on the fuel dock stated an extra $20 fee for after hours fuel.   The attendant showed up, was impressed by two Carlson's at his dock, provided the fuel, told us he and his wife own the marina, and were willing to have our group at their accommodations.  We then headed over to the beach by the camp, Joe was tied off with his GT, we beached, but never got out since everything appeared to be muddy.  Played around a bit, then headed for the ramp.  Friday night we met up with Brandon and Amber.  Discussed weather, had a nice campfire, and visited for awhile.  Saturday morning arrived with rounds of rain ending around 8am.  Got up, had some breakfast and coffee.  Looked like we might have a break in the rain once more, I was planning to break camp and head to the ramp, get in a few hours, then head out.  Rain reappeared so we all broke camp and decided to head home.   Spent the day at home hanging everything out to dry.  Rathbun is a nice place, but maybe we need to consider moving the event to July or September?  Sometime when the atmosphere is a bit more stable. We enjoyed the time spent even if the weather didn't want to cooperate.  Looking forward to seeing everyone in August.  Michael(Plugcheck)
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: Plugcheck on June 14, 2015, 09:40:50 AM
Joe, I am almost positive that Glastron houseboat was the one on the beach with us the first year.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 14, 2015, 09:50:21 AM
I agree, I think it is that same one. Very Sad to see
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on June 14, 2015, 09:50:58 AM
Yup I believe it was on the beech also.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 14, 2015, 10:02:41 AM
  Rathbun is a nice place, but maybe we need to consider moving the event to July or September?  Sometime when the atmosphere is a bit more stable. We enjoyed the time spent even if the weather didn't want to cooperate.  Looking forward to seeing everyone in August.  Michael(Plugcheck)

Yep We all agreed that it is time for a break from Rathbun and step back and weigh our options on either a different date or relocation.

I know all of us have really enjoyed the Rathbun Lake area over the past 4 years, but bigger and better things are hopefully on their way as we weigh all of our options.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: dorelse on June 14, 2015, 11:23:15 AM
Yep, its time.  If we were all closer and could go down there on a whim, that'd be one thing...but you guys travel a long way!  I'm all about meeting you guys on the Missouri next year.
Title: Re: Rathbun 2015 date
Post by: 75starflight on June 14, 2015, 12:07:43 PM
One thing I forgot to mention is one of our own (Travis and Crystal Crouch and family) had their vehicle break down on the way home yesterday. They are now waiting for a repair shop in Corning, IA to look at it on Monday and hopefully get back on the road tomorrow. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers that it is cheap fix and not something major.