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Title: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Villager19 on March 26, 2022, 10:33:20 AM
Hi everybody!

Has anybody started looking at June yet? It will be here before you know it.

June 23rd - June 26th could be doable for me and maybe also some friends & family.
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on March 29, 2022, 02:31:53 PM
How many people are you planning on bringing, more than one boat?
We are kind of sitting on the fence, have a lot of things going on this year, but that weekend is out for us


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on April 23, 2022, 07:29:51 PM
We may have to go now?
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on April 23, 2022, 09:50:58 PM
Are you going to put a boat behind the RV?   We have a lot going on this year with farmhouse remodel and an upcoming move.    Maybe make a day or two trip of it, pick a date, we'll see what happens.
Title: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on April 25, 2022, 08:58:43 AM
Yes will pull a small boat behind. Not sure which boat will be ready

We?re hoping you guys can make it :)


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Villager19 on May 01, 2022, 09:26:31 PM
Sounds like Fathers Day weekend is looking like the best option for us - June 17th - 19th.

How does that sound for everyone else?
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on May 01, 2022, 09:32:18 PM
We will be there, prob arrive Thursday evening. I sure hope it?s summer by then


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on May 02, 2022, 02:42:29 PM
so we will be at Rathbun Lake Marina again
they do not take reservations for non holiday weekends so its first come.
this should be ok for us arriving thursday, if anyone wants to tent camp in an RV spot by us we could prob help arrange that, though the tent spots are nice as well.
not really an agenda at this point, normally run the lake, then hang out (float or beach) on friday and sat. and a twilight cruise on sat for sure.
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on May 03, 2022, 10:09:29 AM
Connie and I have always looked forward to Rathbun, so we are trying to at least make a Friday-Sunday trip of it.   Not sure if tent camping with Charlie (90lb GSD) makes any sense, so will try to have RV ready if you snag a spot for us.  Otherwise I'm going to call about the hotel on site.
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on May 11, 2022, 04:24:14 AM
Yay!!


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on May 12, 2022, 03:15:54 PM
I talked to Rathbun folks today, got a pet friendly hotel room for Friday and Saturday night.  Found out they opened up the new RV area, and have 28 spots non reservable.   More importantly, they told me they can't seasonal rent anymore out as they are at capacity (seasonal lease) per CoE rules.   It won't be a long Wed-Sun like we normally do, but with all that's going on, we need a little break.   Hope to see some of you on the lake.
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: nes-cv23 on May 12, 2022, 06:30:03 PM
I know I could probably look this up,.. but, just where is this place, sounds like it would be fun.  How far from twin cities? From the past posts it looks like a nice little gathering. Camping?
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: 75starflight on May 12, 2022, 08:11:26 PM
Lake rathbun by Centerville, ia.

It is a fun get together. Wish I could make it there again myself.
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: dorelse on May 13, 2022, 03:59:52 PM
I know I could probably look this up,.. but, just where is this place, sounds like it would be fun.  How far from twin cities? From the past posts it looks like a nice little gathering. Camping?

https://www.honeycreekresort.com/ (https://www.honeycreekresort.com/)
Title: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on May 13, 2022, 07:25:12 PM
https://www.honeycreekresort.com/ (https://www.honeycreekresort.com/)
Honeycreek is on a different side of the lake. We camp at the marina campground :)


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Title: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on May 14, 2022, 06:01:08 AM
It?s this one here, sorry for the delay

https://rathbunlakemarina.com/
It?s about a 5 Hour Dr. for us.
They have plenty of tent camping as well as a lot of RV spots. One of the reasons we switched to the marina is because we can slip the boats, it used to be at the state campground, there you had to retrieve your boat every day.

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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Hyperacme on May 14, 2022, 01:15:56 PM
Do you have a set date ?
I'll add it to scrolling new header thingy at top of forum that no one reads ...
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: 75starflight on May 14, 2022, 01:37:10 PM
Do you have a set date ?
I'll add it to scrolling new header thingy at top of forum that no one reads ...

I actually read it Gregg!
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on May 14, 2022, 07:35:46 PM
Do you have a set date ?
I'll add it to scrolling new header thingy at top of forum that no one reads ...
June 16-19, 2022
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on May 23, 2022, 12:12:47 PM
I know I could probably look this up,.. but, just where is this place, sounds like it would be fun.  How far from twin cities? From the past posts it looks like a nice little gathering. Camping?
You should come!


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 03, 2022, 07:46:16 AM
It?s coming up fast! Rathbun weekend?June 16-19!


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 06, 2022, 11:30:40 AM
Check out the weather for Rathbun Iowa (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220606/364afb07405d96a5cea7dbdd27a79796.jpg)
weekend!


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on June 07, 2022, 12:02:00 AM
That's about as good as it gets, thanks for the update.
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Villager19 on June 09, 2022, 05:44:47 PM
I'll be there with the fam! We'll be arriving a little later in the afternoon on Friday and we'll stay through Sunday.

We booked a hotel room at the Honey Badger Hotel, but they called us back today to say that they had overbooked somehow, and they cancelled our reservations. I guess we will camp somewhere!

https://rathbunlakemarina.com/ (https://rathbunlakemarina.com/) appears to be down right now. I tried calling 641-724-3212 online and it was forwarded to a voicemail box that is full.

Plugcheck where did you get reservations?

Did anybody end up making reservations at the marina for slips/parking etc?

Joe I might take you up on your offer the share some camping space!
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on June 09, 2022, 09:09:37 PM
Rathbun Lake marina is where we are going to be, they don?t actually take reservations, but there?s plenty of spaces the tent camping on the grass is nice if you want to tent camp in a RV spot we can try and get something with an open spot and hang onto it for you


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on June 09, 2022, 09:56:01 PM
I opted for a pet friendly room at the hotel at the Marina.   Should arrive circa lunch time on Friday.   Should be plenty of camping space available.
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Villager19 on June 10, 2022, 01:28:32 PM
Rathbun Lake marina is where we are going to be, they don?t actually take reservations, but there?s plenty of spaces the tent camping on the grass is nice if you want to tent camp in a RV spot we can try and get something with an open spot and hang onto it for you


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Joe that would be great! We will probably have two tents - do you think there would be enough space by you?

We already reserved a camping spot on the other side of the lake, just in case...

Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Villager19 on June 10, 2022, 01:28:52 PM
I opted for a pet friendly room at the hotel at the Marina.   Should arrive circa lunch time on Friday.   Should be plenty of camping space available.

Thanks we will check that out!
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on June 10, 2022, 03:00:20 PM

Link to lake Rathbun marina if not posted before.

https://rathbunlakemarina.com/
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on June 12, 2022, 09:29:59 PM
Get ready for Rathbun? Looks like it?s going to be the 16CSS this year. So we are recovering from the squirrel invasion of 2021
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 12, 2022, 10:30:40 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Villager19 on June 13, 2022, 06:12:32 PM
Link to lake Rathbun marina if not posted before.

https://rathbunlakemarina.com/

Thanks Plugcheck!! I was able to rent a hotel room at the Marina. I also rented a covered slip. They were super friendly!

Joe - it does not look like we need your camping spots  ;D
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Villager19 on June 13, 2022, 06:14:13 PM
If I had to put an ETA on it, I would say we will arrive between 7:00pm - 7:30pm Friday night.

So who all is going?
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on June 13, 2022, 10:15:10 PM
That sounds great, I?m glad you guys are going to be at the marina to.
There is no denying that this old girl is a little rough around the edges, but it?s ready for the lake
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 15, 2022, 04:00:26 PM
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Here we come!


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 15, 2022, 04:00:42 PM
(Did take boat cover off )


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 15, 2022, 04:00:42 PM
(Did take boat cover off )


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 15, 2022, 04:07:29 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on June 15, 2022, 07:20:26 PM
Quite the rig, hope crosswinds don't give you grief.   Drive safe.   The Z is running and just prepping for a bath.   Hope to get out early Friday
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Hyperacme on June 15, 2022, 07:40:41 PM
You guys have fun & be safe !
Looking forward to pictures ..   8)
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on June 15, 2022, 09:25:16 PM
Have a great trip, drive safe.
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on June 16, 2022, 08:17:29 AM
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We got here just a little after 10 last night, little bit interesting trying to set up for the first time in the dark it is just beautiful here right now supposed to be hot today


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Title: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 16, 2022, 01:28:27 PM
Awesome boating weather


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on June 16, 2022, 01:45:23 PM
Well we got the boat launched? it?s like a couple of noobs, why can?t I get this thing off the trailer ? Hmm maybe those two straps holding the boat to the back of the trailer, or in this case holding the trailer to the back of the boat are the problem
We are just about to head out on the lake it?s hotter than hell here, great boating weather


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on June 16, 2022, 01:49:51 PM
It happens 😂. Why do you think I got "Plug check" as my moniker.   All the excitement and anticipation of boating kinda overwhelms most of use.     Hope you're having fun, weather couldn't be better it looks.   Be safe, see you all soon
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 16, 2022, 02:21:36 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 16, 2022, 02:22:11 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on June 16, 2022, 02:42:07 PM
Looks like you have the whole lake to yourselves.   Boat is running, sun is shining, cold beverage in your hand!  Life don't get much better than that ☺️
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 16, 2022, 02:52:01 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on June 16, 2022, 03:59:24 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on June 16, 2022, 04:01:30 PM
Looks like you have the whole lake to yourselves.   Boat is running, sun is shining, cold beverage in your hand!  Life don't get much better than that
All true!


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Hyperacme on June 16, 2022, 04:53:32 PM
As long as your cooler didn't float away ..
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 16, 2022, 05:45:03 PM
Tied up


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on June 16, 2022, 07:50:44 PM
So if any of you guys want to grill something for dinner you could feel free to join us, set your grill up at our campground or use ours, we?re in space 56. We have a few extra chairs and we could have a fire and just generally party.


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 16, 2022, 08:16:08 PM
Challenge extended ;-p


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 17, 2022, 04:34:48 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 17, 2022, 04:35:36 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on June 17, 2022, 08:32:01 PM
Tough to take while driving, but here is J/l and us crossing the lake.   Absolutely gorgeous weather.
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 18, 2022, 05:09:49 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 18, 2022, 09:33:37 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 19, 2022, 04:12:29 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on June 19, 2022, 04:14:00 PM
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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on June 19, 2022, 07:25:03 PM
A few photos, courtesy of my wife Connie.   
Title: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: thedeuceman on June 19, 2022, 09:05:09 PM
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New friend


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Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Jason on June 20, 2022, 12:07:34 PM
Looks like a great time!
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Villager19 on June 22, 2022, 06:22:21 PM
we had an awesome time! looking forward to next year!!
Title: Re: Lake Rathbun 2022
Post by: Plugcheck on June 22, 2022, 07:51:28 PM
It was a short trip for us compared to previous years, but we still had a great time visiting, swimming,  and boating.   We were all in the crappie dock which is covered, turned out to really be helpful when it stormed.    First time we stayed in the hotel, would consider again.   Weather was fantastic.   The twilight cruise/float was amazing to see all the stars.