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Mardonzi
04-14-2005, 06:32 PM
Ok, Boys and Girls,,, the Lake Powell season is officially under way,,,
The first Installment of the Titties and Beer Lake Powell Show, Summer Edition, starts Memorial Day weekend, Thursday Night, May 26th at the Wahweap launch ramp around 7 p.m. The party goes on there until all the 99 Bananas are dead.
We will be doing breakfast at the Lodge there and then heading uplake around 10:30 Arizona time. Come one,, come all,, don't miss the excitement!!
Pipe up,, Let's make this happen...

Mardonzi
04-14-2005, 06:41 PM
HELL I'M IN :wink: ,can we drink on this trip dad :cool:
Hell no,, you get to be the driver this time, and I'll keep the pink flamingo company

Outnumbered
04-14-2005, 08:49 PM
We will be there with kids in tow. Is this a PG event or should we lock the kids in the room :D

Mardonzi
04-14-2005, 09:08 PM
I do believe this is a PG event,,, We will be bringing ours, if they want to come.

AzLakeLizard
04-15-2005, 08:15 AM
Hell no,, you get to be the driver this time, and I'll keep the pink flamingo company
Oh GAWD.. not the Pink Flamingo! :jawdrop:
And this is going to be a great trip!... Kids are allowed!.. Don't have to
be locked up...lol

Mandelon
04-15-2005, 03:18 PM
I am trying to talk the wife into this. She is bitching about the long drive...

24sleekenforcer
04-15-2005, 03:24 PM
I will be there with the family and some friends. We will have to hook up and have a few cold ones. Ed

Mardonzi
04-15-2005, 03:38 PM
yes we will :D will find a beach(on the 29th trip) ,prob the one in cane's wash :D
It's Kane Wash, Just East of Cookie Jar Butte..... Bonehead

Mardonzi
04-15-2005, 03:40 PM
OK,, that was uncalled for... but, after this year,, you had BETTER be up on the geography of the area,, and yes there will be a quiz on the October trip!!

Mardonzi
04-15-2005, 03:48 PM
remind me to KICK YOUR ASSSS next time i see you :cool:
I let Mary take care of my light work,,,,

Mardonzi
04-15-2005, 04:01 PM
i'm looking forward to it :rollside:
What??? you think you can handle that?? :devil:

AzLakeLizard
04-15-2005, 09:22 PM
What??? you think you can handle that?? :devil:
Oh Hell!.. you guys are all talk!.. I may still be "gimpy" but if you mess up....
you both will know it...lol :hammer2:
Say Hi to Mrs TnB for me! :D

AzLakeLizard
04-15-2005, 09:28 PM
I am trying to talk the wife into this. She is bitching about the long drive...
The Drive is well worth it!... we have made many a long jont's to friends and outings.. but WOW.. make sure you bring the camera!..

Dawn Patrol
04-15-2005, 09:37 PM
How crowded is Lake Powell on the 4th of July weekend? Went to Apache Lake last 4th, and it was awesome. It was hard to believe it was a Holiday weekend.

DEEZ NUTTS
04-15-2005, 09:40 PM
How crowded is Lake Powell on the 4th of July weekend? Went to Apache Lake last 4th, and it was awesome. It was hard to believe it was a Holiday weekend.
The lake is so big its hard to ever call it crowded. On a big weekend the worst thing that happens is you might have to wait 30 mins or so to get back on the trailer. Or sometimes somebody might roll up and want to camp alittle too close to you. If they still want to stay after you crank up the stereo and start running around naked, you can be shure that they will be fun to party with.

VelocityDriver
04-15-2005, 11:00 PM
We should be in, but it will depend on Vickie's deployment date, she leaving right around that time... Maybe have the new ride by then!

AzLakeLizard
04-16-2005, 09:00 AM
How crowded is Lake Powell on the 4th of July weekend? Went to Apache Lake last 4th, and it was awesome. It was hard to believe it was a Holiday weekend.
There is sooo much space here!.. The only thing that gets a bit crowded is the channel heading up lake.. I will see if TnB or Deez can post a few more pics of the lake showing the open space! :D
Well then.. the launch ramps may have a bunch of boaters... but once you are out on the water.. wooohoo!

AzLakeLizard
04-16-2005, 09:02 AM
We should be in, but it will depend on Vickie's deployment date, she leaving right around that time... Maybe have the new ride by then!
Well you do know that you both are welcome anytime!.. If you have to make a trip before that, I am sure we can pull a few people up this direction and have a nice trip out on the lake!
Lets make it work for you both!

MsDrmr
04-16-2005, 09:44 AM
I am trying to talk the wife into this. She is bitching about the long drive...
Tell her that it is certainly worth the drive, it is so beautiful there....do anything you can to get her to go, she will not regret the time spent on the road at all

AzLakeLizard
04-16-2005, 11:44 AM
Tell her that it is certainly worth the drive, it is so beautiful there....do anything you can to get her to go, she will not regret the time spent on the road at all
and mrsdrmr.. you are welcome to join the party! :wink:

Outnumbered
04-16-2005, 12:20 PM
Anyone going have young kids? My girls are 4 1/2 and 9 1/2.

Mardonzi
04-16-2005, 01:29 PM
Anyone going have young kids? My girls are 4 1/2 and 9 1/2.
It depends,, Our 15 year old will be going,, and she interacts great with the younger kids.. I don't know if Velocity is bringing his girls or not, but I think his youngest is about the same age as your oldest.
My partner my be coming too. If they do, they have a 6 year old boy.

Mardonzi
04-16-2005, 01:30 PM
I was out on the water at 5 am this morning,, the water was fantastic. Killed lots of fish, drank a few beers and home by noon!! As soon as I download the camera, I'll post some pics.
Went by Antelope Point. The only thing open there is the Fuel Dock. No store and it doesn't even look like they are selling ice.

AzLakeLizard
04-18-2005, 09:14 AM
It depends,, Our 15 year old will be going,, and she interacts great with the younger kids.. I don't know if Velocity is bringing his girls or not, but I think his youngest is about the same age as your oldest.
My partner my be coming too. If they do, they have a 6 year old boy.
That is true.. kinda like a built in Baby / Kid sitter! That could work! :D

Outnumbered
05-18-2005, 04:18 PM
I was out on the water at 5 am this morning,, the water was fantastic. Killed lots of fish, drank a few beers and home by noon!! As soon as I download the camera, I'll post some pics.
Went by Antelope Point. The only thing open there is the Fuel Dock. No store and it doesn't even look like they are selling ice.
Pics.......still waiting :confused: :smile: :confused:

Red Horse
05-18-2005, 05:23 PM
When I get back and get my big boat I am going on this damn trip and T&B your gonna be my guide!!!! :D :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :D

Debbolas
05-18-2005, 05:32 PM
Lake Powell is so beautiful, and big.
The only place it gets crowded is in the channel.
We go for ten days when we go, It does take a day to get there and a day to get back, but the lake is so beautiful, and Titties and Beer is the BEST cook, make him cook for you!! :wink:
We will be there the third week of June, this year :wink:

DogHouse
05-18-2005, 06:18 PM
Went by Antelope Point. The only thing open there is the Fuel Dock. No store and it doesn't even look like they are selling ice. Ah yes but what an important fuel dock it is... the only 91 octane on the west end of the lake!
:cool:

DogHouse
05-18-2005, 06:22 PM
will we see you mor/weekend?
Not sure, but workin on it!
:cool:

Panic Button
05-18-2005, 08:46 PM
We will meet up with you on Thursday. Boat was delivered today, spending the next couple of days cleaning it. I have ROOOOOM!!!

DEEZ NUTTS
05-18-2005, 08:54 PM
I'm ready for a ride. :D

DogHouse
05-18-2005, 08:58 PM
I'm ready for a ride. :D
A little birdie told me that someone will be sporting some newfound hp this summer!
:D

DEEZ NUTTS
05-18-2005, 09:13 PM
A little birdie told me that someone will be sporting some newfound hp this summer!
:D
Hoping to return that 80mph pass on the Escalante that I owe you. Well its still Powell so maybe 75 ish.

Mardonzi
05-18-2005, 09:20 PM
Pics.......still waiting :confused: :smile: :confused:
I can't post a single pic on here,, Hot Boat must have me banned from posting pics...

DEEZ NUTTS
05-18-2005, 09:22 PM
I can't post a single pic on here,, Hot Boat must have me banned from posting pics...
Email me the naked ones and I will put in a good word for you with admin.

Mardonzi
05-18-2005, 09:24 PM
Email me the naked ones and I will put in a good word for you with admin.
PM me with your address

DEEZ NUTTS
05-18-2005, 09:47 PM
1st Mardonzi pic
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/830mardonzi_1_Small_.jpg

DEEZ NUTTS
05-18-2005, 09:54 PM
1st Mardonzi pic
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/830mardonzi_1_Small_.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/830mardonzi_3_Small_.jpg
WTF?
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/830mardonzi_4_Small_.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/830mardonzi_2_Small_.jpg

Mardonzi
05-19-2005, 05:22 AM
1st Mardonzi pic
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/830mardonzi_3_Small_.jpg
WTF?
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/830mardonzi_4_Small_.jpg
When I stopped and took the pics, a DPS officer was there. He had been "gaurding" this for a full day waiting for a tow truck. The story he told me is that a guy in Cali had bought this and lost is towing it between Lake Powell and Flagstaff. Instead of calling someone, he just left it there. This thing sat on the side of the road like this for 2 days before they hauled it off. DPS finally tracked it down from the hull ID number and called the guy who had sold it to the Cali guy. The new owner figured it wasn't worth recovering.

AzLakeLizard
05-19-2005, 05:30 AM
and we are still waiting for the Menu for the trip!.. Where oh where could it be??? and yes.. we need to get out on the lake this weekend and I will make sure that I have the camera to take pics of the ramps and of the antelope marina also! For those people who were asking! :cool:

AzLakeLizard
05-19-2005, 08:15 AM
Have KC post his info over here too!... :D

Panic Button
05-19-2005, 08:43 AM
Have KC post his info over here too!... :D
Also on www.thevegasboyz.com

AzLakeLizard
05-19-2005, 03:16 PM
Where oh where is TnB???? oh he must be working! :D

AzLakeLizard
05-19-2005, 03:39 PM
i'll call him,i don't know if he's on here and LVHB IS DOWN :cry:
:cry: :cry: I know... that sucks!..

AzLakeLizard
05-19-2005, 03:48 PM
I CALLED HIM SO HOPE HE WILL POST TONIGHT ,friday night is spaget dinner ,and bacon/eggs sat morn, bbq lunch up lake,and shirmp boil sat night,but he has a list of whats needed :smile:
THANKS HUN!
Now it is time for me to shut down the computer and head home to cook dinner for the kids.. Don headed down to Phoenix today.. and will be back tomorrow evening. :messedup:

Panic Button
05-19-2005, 06:46 PM
The guys came out and checked the trailer, adjusted all the brakes, checked the bearing, worked 1.5 hrs in front of the house $120.

AzLakeLizard
05-19-2005, 07:26 PM
The guys came out and checked the trailer, adjusted all the brakes, checked the bearing, worked 1.5 hrs in front of the house $120.
and you are all ready to head up to Powell right??? :rollside:

Panic Button
05-19-2005, 08:50 PM
Plan on leaving Vegas at 2-3PM on Thursday, Should be there around 8 or 9pm, I can only pull this bitch about 65mph

Red Horse
05-19-2005, 10:42 PM
yep! hows japan these days ? :rollside:
Life is OK here. I really miss going to the lake. It is pretty cool enjoying a new culture. Have some cool friends but aint noting like you guys.
Got plans for when I get back. New Truck and a 32 foot boat!! Wife is working here as a GS civilian so we are doing pretty good. If LVHBs ever comes back up, check out the pictures. :rollside:

Panic Button
05-20-2005, 04:50 AM
Life is OK here. I really miss going to the lake. It is pretty cool enjoying a new culture. Have some cool friends but aint noting like you guys.
Got plans for when I get back. New Truck and a 32 foot boat!! Wife is working here as a GS civilian so we are doing pretty good. If LVHBs ever comes back up, check out the pictures. :rollside:
You need 3 more feet to make it in the 35' club... :rollside: :rollside:

AzLakeLizard
05-20-2005, 06:20 AM
You need 3 more feet to make it in the 35' club... :rollside: :rollside:
Well does a slow moving 48' Tolley count???lol
She is our Floating Party Boat... :wink:

DEEZ NUTTS
05-20-2005, 02:09 PM
You need 3 more feet to make it in the 35' club... :rollside: :rollside:
Do I get to measure the old school way or new? I think I'm pushin' 38' if we go new school. You get to include the tongue of the trailer apparently. :D

AzLakeLizard
05-20-2005, 04:47 PM
got the boat fixed today,went to a little lake here in george,works great,chris we will be leaving george about 5 thur afternoon ,i have the menu i just need to post it tonight
well.. Daughters 8th grade graduation.. then out on the town tonight and OUT ON POWELL TOMORROW.. woohoo!!!! water temp is now 70degrees..... (well in the shallow parts...lol) :rollside:

rude235
05-20-2005, 05:50 PM
i am WAY stoked about this trip. we're planning on rolling into wahweep at 8am to pick up the floating condo. once we get loaded up and figure out how to tow my boat behind it we'll be on our way to party.

Outnumbered
05-20-2005, 05:55 PM
We'll be up on Friday. Where is the party gonna be? :devil:

rude235
05-20-2005, 06:15 PM
We'll be up on Friday. Where is the party gonna be? :devil:
is it a safe assumption that the beach we're using as ground zero is 26 miles from the marine? i'm going to use mapquest for a map to get me to the lake. i've never used mapquest before, are their maps generally pretty accurate? i spoke with mardonzi a few weeks back and he recommended i take the "southern" route. i was going to tow the boat up without fuel and fill it once i find page unless places to get fuel there are pretty limited. I WANT TO GO NOW!!!!!!

Panic Button
05-20-2005, 08:10 PM
Do I get to measure the old school way or new? I think I'm pushin' 38' if we go new school. You get to include the tongue of the trailer apparently. :D
If you do it that way , I've got a 38' with the swim platform.

Panic Button
05-20-2005, 08:13 PM
got the boat fixed today,went to a little lake here in george,works great,chris we will be leaving george about 5 thur afternoon ,i have the menu i just need to post it tonight
I'll meet you in St. George, I'll leave earlier with the time change should put up there right at 5 your time.

Outnumbered
05-20-2005, 08:14 PM
is it a safe assumption that the beach we're using as ground zero is 26 miles from the marine? i'm going to use mapquest for a map to get me to the lake. i've never used mapquest before, are their maps generally pretty accurate? i spoke with mardonzi a few weeks back and he recommended i take the "southern" route. i was going to tow the boat up without fuel and fill it once i find page unless places to get fuel there are pretty limited. I WANT TO GO NOW!!!!!!
Where are you coming from? I've been several different ways and can tell you the best if you let me know where you are starting from.

rude235
05-20-2005, 09:35 PM
i'll be coming from las vegas. we'll be leaving in the middle of the night so it will be all driven at night, if that makes any difference.

Throttle
05-20-2005, 09:41 PM
does anyone know how long the drive is from havasu?

Outnumbered
05-20-2005, 10:29 PM
i'll be coming from las vegas. we'll be leaving in the middle of the night so it will be all driven at night, if that makes any difference.
You can run Mapquest, Yahoo Maps, or Rand McNally Maps. Mapquest will send you thru Zion National Park which I think is the fastest way to go if its not busy. The others take you to the south. The only problem is that there are restrictions for rigs over 7'11" wide in Zion, they have to be escorted thru the tunnel and pay a small fee. Rigs over 50' total are not allowed at all.
Now, we have done this drive at night and there was no one checking and sailed right thru. So if it is still like that--and you leaving late at night--I would go that way. If not, then you could bypass Zion to the south thru Colorado City. Just be careful when you get off I-15. These are pretty narrow, winding, and desolate roads between St George and Page. Also watch for radar speed traps in the small towns.

DEEZ NUTTS
05-21-2005, 07:42 AM
does anyone know how long the drive is from havasu?
6 hrs +/-

HCS
05-21-2005, 11:08 AM
That makes it along ways from here.

Outnumbered
05-21-2005, 01:12 PM
go the colo/city way its faster trust me :wink:
Thanks for the tip. I guess the park is a lot busier than it used to be. I have not been thru there in a few years.

Panic Button
05-21-2005, 07:02 PM
We're out for Powell. Looks like a bad motor, going to call Merc on Monday to see about fixing it... :angry2: :angry2:

rude235
05-21-2005, 08:40 PM
We're out for Powell. Looks like a bad motor, going to call Merc on Monday to see about fixing it... :angry2: :angry2:
WWWHHHHHAAAAATTTTT??????? THAT SUX DUDE!!!!!!!

rude235
05-21-2005, 08:42 PM
thanx guys for all of the advise. i'll definitely be calling you this week mark. damn i'm ready for this trip!!

Panic Button
05-22-2005, 05:41 AM
WWWHHHHHAAAAATTTTT??????? THAT SUX DUDE!!!!!!!
Sounds like rod knock. Motors ran fine for 2 hours, stopped at HB beach, started them up 1 started fine, the second hard to start, when it did it had knocking sound, shut it down and cruised home on 1 motor...

DEEZ NUTTS
05-22-2005, 11:37 AM
Sounds like rod knock. Motors ran fine for 2 hours, stopped at HB beach, started them up 1 started fine, the second hard to start, when it did it had knocking sound, shut it down and cruised home on 1 motor...
I have 2 complete 502 rotating assemblys in good shape. Let me know if you want some cheap guts.

Red Horse
05-22-2005, 01:51 PM
You have 3 boats!!! When 1 is getting fixed, you still have 2 left!!! GO MAN :boxed:

Panic Button
05-22-2005, 02:05 PM
You have 3 boats!!! When 1 is getting fixed, you still have 2 left!!! GO MAN :boxed:
Waiting on the parts for the Velocity... They should be in this week, bit I still need the elbows welded to the tails. :frown:

Mardonzi
05-22-2005, 02:42 PM
Outnumbered,, TnB is right,, go through Colorado City.. it is a hell of alot faster. As far as fuel goes,, the Chevron outside of Greenhaven is a couple of cents higher than town. TnB,, we have a newer Maverick down near Wal-Mart with lots of room to turn around in, plus they have the cheapest 91 Octane in town.
Throttle,, we make it from here to Havasu without towing anything in 5 hours...
We just came back in off the lake,, We set up on the beach in Kane Wash (I would post pics, but ***boat still won't let me,, no idea why) set anchors out above the waterline at 4 pm last night. By this morning, they were all the way underwater. The lake came up about 8 inches overnight.
The water levels are higher than when we were there in October and probably only about 4 feet below the August trip of last year. If the flows keep up, it will be identical to that trip except the water is a bit cooler...
I'm off of work from Wed afternoon on.. so if anyone shows up early, we could run up that way...

Mardonzi
05-22-2005, 03:41 PM
IMPORTANT INFO!!!!!!!
OK,, if, by some odd stroke of Bad Luck, we are not all at the launch ramp when people start rolling in due to the Parkies throwing us off of there, we will be on "N" Dock. There is enough open slip space there for 6-7 boats. Our boat will be in N-24. TnB posted his cell number and mine is 480-231-8861.
Next item,,, The menu....
TnB wanted me to post this over here
Everyone needs to bring the basics, paper plates, trash bags, utensils,
drinks.
Friday Night - Spaghetti Dinner
In the past this has turned out to be a fantastic meal. T&B is making the
base of the sauce and bringing tons of pasta, KC is bringing enough garlic
bread to feed a crowd. We just need a few ingredients to add into the pot!
- Bring a quarter or half pound of ground meat per person, we'll cook it at
the campsite in T&Bs kitchen, sausage or ground beef
- Bring enough green salad and dressing to cover your people and a little
to go around
- Carlos Rossi Sangria, this is always a good hit
Saturday - Morning
Breakfast is a very important meal, though this trip we might not have the
Leopard Print Bloody Mary maker with us.... Last trip we cooked about
eight dozen eggs and twelve pounds of bacon, add in some tortillas and hot
sauce and your good to go!
- Bring enough eggs and bacon to cover your people and a little to go
around
- Bring some good hot sauce to help wake you up
- Sound like there will be a house boat with a coffee maker, think about
really good ground coffee with Kahlua and Bailys
Saturday - Lunch
In the past one of the peeps has brought along a small table top BBQ, we
find a sandy beach in Escalante and grill up scooby snacks.
- We need a volunteer to bring a small table top BBQ, coleman gas or
propane
- Bring enough burgers, hot dogs, sausages, brauts, chicken wings, to cover
your people and a little to go around
Saturday - Shrimp Boil
This is always a winner! We make the shrimp boil in two waves, first wave
for the kids and those with sensitive tummy's, then we KICK IT UP A NOTCH.
T&B and KC will bring the core spices and veggies for the sauce.
- Bring at least one pound of frozen uncooked shrimp per person to cover
your people, the ones with only the tails if you can find them
Bring firewood, marshmallows and jiffy pop
Trash bags are always helpful to carry out everything that is brought in.

Mardonzi
05-22-2005, 03:42 PM
"BiTCHH" :squiggle: :D
That's Mr Biiiiittttccchhh to you.....

Wild Horses
05-22-2005, 04:14 PM
IMPORTANT INFO!!!!!!!
We will be coming in late thursday evening. We will hit St. George about 8:30.
Is there anything else we need to know like can I launch after dark. (we will be sleeping on the boat.) Or is it better to hit it early in the A.M.
Is gas going to be cheaper in St. George or at T&B's Chevron station.
And I guess just bring the stuff on the menu.
Clint

Mardonzi
05-22-2005, 04:20 PM
You probably already know this, but if you take Highway 20 from just south of Beaver over to US 89, or just hit US 89 in Scipio, and then head South, it's about 90 minutes faster than going through St George.
As far as launching,, you can launch at anytime.. and unless the parkies have a fit, we will be there at the ramp..
When I came through St George last weekend, there was only like a 2 cent a gallon difference in gas costs between there and Page.

Wild Horses
05-22-2005, 04:25 PM
Yea that is the way I went last time. I wasn't thinking to clearly. :(
Premium here is 2.39 how is the price down there.
Clint

Panic Button
05-22-2005, 04:25 PM
I have 2 complete 502 rotating assemblys in good shape. Let me know if you want some cheap guts.
What year? Looks like mine are Gen 5 by the SN#'s

Mardonzi
05-22-2005, 04:36 PM
Yea that is the way I went last time. I wasn't thinking to clearly. :(
Premium here is 2.39 how is the price down there.
Clint
91 Octane is running like 2.49 a gallon here

Wild Horses
05-22-2005, 04:57 PM
SO YOU HAVE A water front condo TOO, :D
I never thought of it that way. I like your way of thinking. (kinda scary isn't it :crossx: )
Clint

rude235
05-22-2005, 05:01 PM
i have failed once again to get my powell map. so i don't know how far escalante is from kane wash (that's the ground zero, right?). if the two places are close enough to move house boat over there we can use the grill on the boat. i've got a small hot plate that we always keep on the boat but it won't do any good for grilling. i noticed the menu goes through saturday. does that mean that most folks will be leaving sunday morning? we are staying until monday late morning/early afternoon.

Wild Horses
05-22-2005, 05:06 PM
We are staying till monday also.
Escalante is a far distance up lake for a house boat just for a day trip. With the price of gas it would only set you back a hundred or two. :D
Clint

rude235
05-22-2005, 05:07 PM
by the way T&B, my wife loves your avatar. she said it's very fitting :mix:

rude235
05-22-2005, 05:09 PM
at a regular cruising speed on a power boat, how long does it take to get to escalante? if we decide to make the trip up river with everyone else, should we be worried about the houseboat being left alone for a good part of the day?

Mardonzi
05-22-2005, 05:15 PM
i have failed once again to get my powell map. so i don't know how far escalante is from kane wash (that's the ground zero, right?). if the two places are close enough to move house boat over there we can use the grill on the boat. i've got a small hot plate that we always keep on the boat but it won't do any good for grilling. i noticed the menu goes through saturday. does that mean that most folks will be leaving sunday morning? we are staying until monday late morning/early afternoon.
We will be there through Monday also...
The Escalante is too far to move the houseboat around,, trust me on this one..
Kane Wash is Ground zero.. We were just there today.. lots of room for a houseboat.

Mardonzi
05-22-2005, 05:17 PM
Noone will mess with the boat,, never once in 20 years have I had a problem....

rude235
05-22-2005, 05:21 PM
my boy just noticed your avatar also mark......he's still laughing.

DEEZ NUTTS
05-22-2005, 06:53 PM
What year? Looks like mine are Gen 5 by the SN#'s
gen 6

DEEZ NUTTS
05-22-2005, 06:58 PM
Wild Horses, I have launched in the dark more than in the day. No problems. I do feel like an ass if we go through the slips late at night making a bunch of noise though. We have slept in the boat in the parking lot too. Not as much fun but its still a party.
What do you do for gas on the water? Blown 509 and watery 87oct dont sound good to me.

DEEZ NUTTS
05-22-2005, 06:59 PM
I'M STillDRINKN FOR YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :idea: ;)
I can tell!!! My wife is expecting her drunk dial!

AzLakeLizard
05-22-2005, 07:08 PM
I'M STillDRINKN FOR YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :idea: ;)
I had my quota of drinks Last night out on the lake.. and I am kind of glowing from the sunshine I got... I am getting ready to hit the sheets!.. Dang.. being out on the water sure takes it out of me!
:messedup:

Panic Button
05-22-2005, 08:02 PM
i have failed once again to get my powell map. so i don't know how far escalante is from kane wash (that's the ground zero, right?). if the two places are close enough to move house boat over there we can use the grill on the boat. i've got a small hot plate that we always keep on the boat but it won't do any good for grilling. i noticed the menu goes through saturday. does that mean that most folks will be leaving sunday morning? we are staying until monday late morning/early afternoon.
Rude-
Shoot me a PM with your email & I'll send you the part of the map you need. I have an extra powell map if you need it.

Red Horse
05-22-2005, 08:20 PM
PB, sorry to hear about your new ride man. :cry:

Outnumbered
05-22-2005, 09:33 PM
CLINT,sat lunch will be up around/ past dang rope :cool: BBQ on the beach :cool: start back about 3-4,cocktails hour 5-6 @ camp, dinner 6-30 7-30 .LET THE FUN BEGAIN,sorry i don't wear a watch :D
So are you guys making a Rainbow Bridge run? I wan't to take the kids to see it. My oldest doesn't remember it too well and the youngest has never seen it. It would be cool to make this run in a group.

DEEZ NUTTS
05-22-2005, 09:36 PM
So are you guys making a Rainbow Bridge run? I wan't to take the kids to see it. My oldest doesn't remember it too well and the youngest has never seen it. It would be cool to make this run in a group.
We will pass it while on tour. Still a mile hike or so from the dock to see the bridge. I'm along for the ride this trip and am game for anything.

Outnumbered
05-22-2005, 09:38 PM
We will pass it while on tour. Still a mile hike or so from the dock to see the bridge. I'm along for the ride this trip and am game for anything.
Tour?

DEEZ NUTTS
05-22-2005, 09:41 PM
The norm is a huge boat ride way up lake on saturday. See some cool stuff and explore. Its killer to run 6-7 boats wide with big blocks singing up lake. I'm having dreams already!

rude235
05-22-2005, 09:46 PM
now THAT sounds like a kodak moment!!!!

Outnumbered
05-22-2005, 09:48 PM
The norm is a huge boat ride way up lake on saturday. See some cool stuff and explore. Its killer to run 6-7 boats wide with big blocks singing up lake. I'm having dreams already!
Ahhh. I see. What time does the run start? We will be staying at the Lodge so we'll be running up from there. I'm kicking around bringing a tent in case we don't feel like running back down one night. How is that beach at Kanes for tent camping?

DEEZ NUTTS
05-22-2005, 09:57 PM
Bring your tent!! Sat night will be fun. Lots of beach for tents. Surely T&B will have to swear off drinking for a couple hours saturday a.m. so we wont leave too early. I may be getting picked up at Antelope marina sat a.m. about 8:30 or so. You could meet us there too. Possibly going friday night but we will make sure to find you.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/830104_0459_Small_.JPG

Wild Horses
05-23-2005, 04:48 AM
Wild Horses, I have launched in the dark more than in the day. No problems. I do feel like an ass if we go through the slips late at night making a bunch of noise though. We have slept in the boat in the parking lot too. Not as much fun but its still a party.
What do you do for gas on the water? Blown 509 and watery 87oct dont sound good to me.
We usually pull over at Goblin Valley and sleep then launch early at Bull Frog.
I filled up at Havasu 2 weeks ago with 100 octane then when I get about half down I will try Antelope Points premium :frown:
When I run at 6000' I run 10 lbs with 91 octane. 4000' 8lbs on 91 octane. Havasu 10 lbs on 100 octane. Its a vortec supercharger so if I stay off of the top end I can run crappy fuel just have to watch the boost gauge. :hammerhea
I know this from experience two years ago I popped a hole in a piston when I was running Halls Crossing premium :mad:(I had just switched tanks to there fuel after running hard on off water premium) I was clear down to Gunsight Butte and had to limp back to Bull Frog, as long as I stayed off boost I was ok but it sure felt like a long trip.
I now run an intercooler with less static compression and more boost and less timing advance, so far its been great.
Clint

AzLakeLizard
05-23-2005, 06:10 AM
Bring your tent!! Sat night will be fun. Lots of beach for tents. Surely T&B will have to swear off drinking for a couple hours saturday a.m. so we wont leave too early. I may be getting picked up at Antelope marina sat a.m. about 8:30 or so. You could meet us there too. Possibly going friday night but we will make sure to find you.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/830104_0459_Small_.JPG
Hey there Deez.. we just need to make sure we hit the channel early enough... came back home yesterday around 12:30pm... and guess what... not ONE but TWO tour boats!YIKES and we were in the 31' Carver... I think my tailbone is lodged somewhere in my throat.... :jawdrop:

AzLakeLizard
05-23-2005, 12:55 PM
3 days and counting :cool:
Hey there TnB... ask Don where the pics are .. we took pics of the beach and antelpe marina also on the way back in yeserday!.. you will have to be nice and upload them for us! :rollside:

DEEZ NUTTS
05-23-2005, 03:25 PM
I'm hitting the beach friday afternoon so somebody have my beer ready for me :D Extra points if the girls are topless! :)

AzLakeLizard
05-23-2005, 03:37 PM
I'm hitting the beach friday afternoon so somebody have my beer ready for me :D Extra points if the girls are topless! :)
Who is bringing the pasties???? :rolleyes:
oh that's right.. we will be on Powell.. don't need them...lol :cool:

Outnumbered
05-23-2005, 03:54 PM
Who is bringing the pasties???? :rolleyes:
oh that's right.. we will be on Powell.. don't need them...lol :cool:
I thought you said this was kid friendly :jawdrop: Guess I better lock them in the room :D

AzLakeLizard
05-23-2005, 04:41 PM
I thought you said this was kid friendly :jawdrop: Guess I better lock them in the room :D
I promise.. I will behave...lol
:wink:

AzLakeLizard
05-24-2005, 09:06 AM
how many points for a old fat guy :D
Who is Old & Fat??? :jawdrop:
we don't know anyone in our group who fits that description! :D

AzLakeLizard
05-24-2005, 02:33 PM
The lake has been coming up at a rate of one foot per day for the past five days. Pitch the tents up high!
We were out this past weekend and it came up 8" over nite.. it was cool to see how that amount of water can change things... and more is coming! woohoo
20-MAY-2005 3572.27 9291800 38275 10348
21-MAY-2005 3573.06 9356674 39444 10152
22-MAY-2005 3574.02 9435907 41042 8839
23-MAY-2005 3575.16 9530572 48564 10265
24-MAY-2005 --- --- --- ---

AzLakeLizard
05-24-2005, 03:09 PM
:D
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Oh.. here is some of the latest local lake news..
the rainbow bridge is open but expect a 3 mile round trip hike.. (will get smaller the later in the season)
Bullfrog fuel dock is closed (being moved) and will be open again by Friday.
All the ramps are open except for the public ramp at antelope..
Just an FYI from the local radio station...lol
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Wind me up and watch me go..... :p

Outnumbered
05-24-2005, 04:15 PM
We're kicking around cancelling our reservations and camping out. A few questions:
1) If we decide to hotel it, just how bad does it suck to run the narrows twice a day in a 24' boat?
2) If we camp, are there plenty of beaches to pitch a tent? I have been to Powel many times but never to the lower end of the lake. I am more familiar with the Halls/Bullfrog area.
Thanks

DEEZ NUTTS
05-24-2005, 04:31 PM
Wife and I camped out of our 24' for 3 years. The channel wont be a problem just a little fun.
I am boatless this trip and am sleeping in a tent too. I think you guys will have a better time camping.

DEEZ NUTTS
05-24-2005, 04:36 PM
This is the beach they are trying to get. Lots of tent room.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/830T_and_B_pic_Small_.jpg

Outnumbered
05-24-2005, 04:39 PM
This is the beach they are trying to get. Lots of tent room.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/830T_and_B_pic_Small_.jpg
Is this the ONLY beach in the area? If its taken, will there be others?
I like the camping myself, I hate the thought of having to run back down the lake everyday. How long does it take to get thru the narrows?
Thanks

DEEZ NUTTS
05-24-2005, 04:43 PM
Ton of beach in Kane wash so that is not the only option. Last summer at cruising speed it took me about 50 mins or so to get from Wahweap to Kane wash. I timed it a few times and would always be the same.

Outnumbered
05-24-2005, 05:31 PM
Ton of beach in Kane wash so that is not the only option. Last summer at cruising speed it took me about 50 mins or so to get from Wahweap to Kane wash. I timed it a few times and would always be the same.
Thanks

rude235
05-24-2005, 09:17 PM
Damn I'm Ready To Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mardonzi
05-25-2005, 05:21 AM
Deez is right,, there is lots of beach in that area. With us running up early, it shouldn't be a problem at all to find someplace to camp.
On a more important note...Hey Deez,, I need you to pick me up a couple of gallons of the Marg buckets. All they have here now are the Strawberry ones. I'll call you tonight.

AzLakeLizard
05-25-2005, 03:42 PM
24-MAY-2005 lake level 3576.49 inflow cfs 57923
outflow cfs 10313
WOOHOO.. We are on the rise! :rollside:

AzLakeLizard
05-26-2005, 08:28 AM
ya me too,just need to pack the stuff that gets iced :wink:
Make sure you call when you get into town.. I might be able to get out there tonight for the Ramp party.. but have to go back to work in the am...
I put in for 4 hours off tomorrow.. so I can be ready by NOON!~... woohoo :)

DeepVee
05-26-2005, 11:50 AM
Guys & Gals,
I just returned from a 5-day trip to Powell. Yes there is a lot of beach but unfortunately most of the beaches are now covered with weeds. It's a lot different then last year; the weeds have moved down the beaches towards the water line. Take some rakes to help get rid of the weeds. Almost every beach I saw in Padre Canyon and Kane Wash was covered with weeds. They're still green so burning them off is not an option.
We managed to find a weedless beach/cove in Gunsight, second cove on the left.
Antelope has a lot more services this year, store, 87, 88 & 91 octane fuel. They have the cheapest fuel on the lake.
Wish I could come up but I'm still recovering from the $300 gas bill from last weekend. Had a great time, the water is really warming up. The channel was super rough and fun on Sunday. We ran the entire channel from Gunsight to Wahweap in the 60-MPH range. What a thrill, our little 22 was in the air more then the water but just ate it up. A guy next to our house boat knocked himself unconscious hitting a swell in a small cuddy cabin boat. The boat kept going head-on towards a rock wall in the channel. He woke up at the last second, pulled the wheel over and just brushed the wall with the boat, otherwise it would have been head-on directly into the wall. Everyone on the houseboat watched this play out from the top deck expecting to see this guy perish. They pulled along side after and asked if he needed assistance but he refused. Wear your kill switches people.
We also listened to the radio chatter after the lady from Fountain Hills was struck and killed by her house boat in Last Chance.
Be safe & Have fun.

AzLakeLizard
05-27-2005, 09:01 AM
Mardonzi just finished the grocery shopping and is heading down to the lake.. I have one more hour here at work... :cry:
maybe I can sneak out earlier...lol
Then it is out on the water and up to Kane wash to meet up with our wild and crazy friends!
EVERYONE ENJOY AND BE SAFE!
oh.. and the camera is packed!

Outnumbered
05-31-2005, 10:26 PM
What a weekend! It was great to hook up with some good people. Much thanks to T&B and everyone for their warm welcome and hospitality. You guys sure know how to “rough-it”. It was great to meet some of the peeps from the boards like T&B, Deez, Moneypit (LV ***boats), Mardonzi, AZ Lake Lizard, Wild Horses, and a bunch of others who I can’t remember the screen names right now.
Although we only hung out for a day, it was a good time. Sorry we didn’t stay longer. We were looking to chill this weekend and spend some family time for the most part. My last few months at work have been pretty busy and lacking in the family time. Not to mention, the sand-blasting was a bitch. So we ended up in the back of Driftwood Canyon in a small slick-rock lagoon for the rest of the weekend, sheltered from the blowing sand and high winds.
Mrs. O had nothing but good things to say about you guys and felt bad that she didn’t hang out more. For her the kids always come first and she didn’t feel comfortable letting our 4-year old sleep in the boat unattended, so she missed most of the party.
How was Saturday night on the beach? I’m glad we were out of that sand. We had a pretty good T-storm with high winds come thru up near Dangling Rope. The winds all weekend were a major bummer. I don’t remember ever having that much wind on Powell. It was a good test for the Ultra which did very well in some pretty rough water.
Well, enough rambling. I'll post some pics later if anyone cares to see.
Outnumbered

Outnumbered
05-31-2005, 10:49 PM
A sample of the view from camp:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/973P5280028.JPG

Outnumbered
05-31-2005, 10:50 PM
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/973P5280031.JPG

Outnumbered
05-31-2005, 10:51 PM
Camp before the winds got bad:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/973P5280032.JPG

Outnumbered
05-31-2005, 10:53 PM
Beverly Hillbilly Ultra loaded with 1,000# of gear :hammerhea :
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/973P5280034.JPG

Outnumbered
05-31-2005, 10:55 PM
The view from our Driftwood Canyon campsite:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/973P5280042.JPG

Outnumbered
05-31-2005, 10:55 PM
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/973P5280043.JPG

Outnumbered
05-31-2005, 10:57 PM
The calm after the storm in Driftwood Cyn:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/973P5280049.JPG

Outnumbered
05-31-2005, 10:58 PM
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/973P5280058.JPG

Outnumbered
05-31-2005, 11:00 PM
My 4 y/o did the 3 mile hike to the bridge and back:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/973P5290076.JPG

Outnumbered
05-31-2005, 11:02 PM
Scenic shot of Rainbow Bridge:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/973P5290081.JPG

$pit-laser
06-01-2005, 05:22 AM
nice pics, nice meeting everyone, had a great time.

Wild Horses
06-01-2005, 05:48 AM
Great Pics.
It was great meeting all the peeps.
Clint

Outnumbered
06-01-2005, 12:19 PM
nice pics, nice meeting everyone, had a great time.
Ahhh. I didn't recognize the screen name, but I remember the boat. Glad you had fun. Did T&B break down after I left?

COELIMINATOR
06-01-2005, 01:15 PM
Outnumbered, were you at Rainbow Bridge on Sunday??? I though I saw a boat that looked very similar to yours then. We came down lake from Bullfrog. The lake is coming up fast. 1.5 feet on Thursday. There was a lot of debris up lake. Still a great weekend.
Sam

Outnumbered
06-01-2005, 01:30 PM
Outnumbered, were you at Rainbow Bridge on Sunday??? I though I saw a boat that looked very similar to yours then. We came down lake from Bullfrog. The lake is coming up fast. 1.5 feet on Thursday. There was a lot of debris up lake. Still a great weekend.
Sam
Yes we were. Post a pic of your boat. Where did you see us?

COELIMINATOR
06-01-2005, 01:46 PM
We saw your boat at the docks at Rainbow Bridge. We arrived after you. We docked at the very end next to the restrooms. 30' Eliminator. White. Picture posting impaired here. It was nice it wasn't very hot. I have been in there when the mile+ hike would have "roasted" you. BTW, nice boat.
Sam

Outnumbered
06-01-2005, 02:03 PM
We saw your boat at the docks at Rainbow Bridge. We arrived after you. We docked at the very end next to the restrooms. 30' Eliminator. White. Picture posting impaired here. It was nice it wasn't very hot. I have been in there when the mile+ hike would have "roasted" you. BTW, nice boat.
Sam
Thanks. It was looking pretty rough after the sand storms and camping out. Saw your boat when we came back. Nice ride that caught my attention as soon as I walked by it. We probably passed each other on the hike. Were you guys the crew with the two barefoot guys in your group? I thought WTF were they thinking doing that hike barefoot :cry: :rollside:

Outnumbered
06-01-2005, 02:04 PM
ya blew a drive and ybull broke too,we still had fun nice to meet ya ,that sand,wind,rain tried to kick our asss sat night ,is that all ya got,we drank right through it :D
Bummer, what kind of power are you running? BTW, thanks again for the hospitality.

plaster dave
06-01-2005, 02:08 PM
Those are some great pics. thanks for sharing.

DEEZ NUTTS
06-01-2005, 02:40 PM
Outnumbered, looks like you found a good spot to camp. With only 1 or 2 boats you can get in some tight spots. The sand is easier to fall down drunk on though.
Your pics of Rainbow blow my mind. The last time I was there you could see it from the courtesy dock.
Good to meet you and the fam.

COELIMINATOR
06-01-2005, 02:45 PM
Thanks. It was looking pretty rough after the sand storms and camping out. Saw your boat when we came back. Nice ride that caught my attention as soon as I walked by it. We probably passed each other on the hike. Were you guys the crew with the two barefoot guys in your group? I thought WTF were they thinking doing that hike barefoot :cry: :rollside:
Real brainiacs!!!! Yea, we passed one of them and I asked him what he was thinking (he wouldn't have been barefoot in late July). It's kind of hard to keep a boat clean at Powell when the weather acts up like it did this past weekend. We stay at the Defiance Lodge at Bullfrog every time we go down, so the camping "mess" is somewhat alleviated. We go down 8-9 times a year. Usually go down to Dangling rope for ice cream. Wish they had 91 Octane fuel at the marina so we could explore a little more down there. Oh well, the price you pay for HP. It is a great Lake and we enjoy it much. Maybe see you sometime.
Sam