********GEORGIA-BAMA SLAM HEAD COUNT********Oct 15-17

[old scratch]

October 15-17

Jeepinitreal asked me to make a post to get a head count for the Georgia-Bama Slam. The camp site location has been approved, but Matt needs a body count for the city counsel. Thanks.

[LowHybred09]

Count me and Smiley in!

[HiCountry]

Count me in!

[blake]

hmm, let me check my schedule

[HoochieHooker]

I will be there. I will not be camping since I live in the area but I look forward to spending time with ya'll.

ARFer "Creekfreek" aka Marty

[creekfreak]

Gonna need some dates before I can full blown committ. I have a clean up for the arf get together the next to the last weekend in october and a get together the next weekend. But I plan on being there if I can swing it.

[creekfreak]

Duh I see the dates up there now lol. I will be there.

[BasserDrew]

Barring any unforseen circumstances with my schedule I definitely want to be in on this! I'll bring the new Coosa for folks to test out too even though it will still be the final prototype since out mold won't get to us until late October.

[HoochieHooker]

Duh I see the dates up there now lol. I will be there.

Good deal Jackie! After missing several chances to get on the water togther, I'm looking forward to it. We'll get you on a shoalie for sure! Think Ben will make it?

I am planning to be at Roy's as well, both weekends.

Marty

[RedHeron]

I was worried I wouldn't be able to make this, but my chances are looking better. Put me down as a maybe.

[HiCountry]

Marty! It will be good to fish with you again both weekends looks like.

[jeepinitreal]

Well lance if you make it don't forget that camper !! Lol

[creekfreak]

Looking forward to it Marty. I will probably be at both to.

[BasserDrew]

Hey, JnR or anyone helping with this event can someone throw this on the River Bassin Calendar? Any registered member can do it and it takes just a minute to do. Just make sure you link the thread where we're discussing it to the calendar event. Thanks!

[Bruiser]

Done.

[Ocmulgee Tim]

Well dang.... Got plans for Biketober Fest so I'll be in Daytona.

[smiley]

I've already requested the weekend off. Now if my dang boss will give it to me. If not I might just be sick that weekend and have to miss work! Lol

[Lawnmowerman]

Has the location been determined as of yet?
I read a post somewhere about location, but don't think anything was ever "set in stone".
Any more "details"?
Thanks,
Jon

[BasserDrew]

Bruiser, you sure you put it on the calendar? I don't see it, maybe you forgot to hit save?

[PawPaw]

I see it....Oct 15-17

[George T]

Count me in. I will be there if i have to sleep in the yak.

Ok i got the dates but where is it going to be. I need a map are a Address for the GPS.

[PawPaw]

I believe this is the place the rodeo will be held at. If you take a look
at the Lat/Lon settings at the bottom of the photo, you can also pull this
up on Google Earth if you wish to look around. This used to be an airfield
and there is plenty of room to camp next to the river. I believe it is managed
by the city of Valley, Alabama.

The coordinates are:

Lat - (32.851273)
Lon (-85.157349)

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/pawpawreese/Chattahoochee/ValleyAccess.jpg

[Bruiser]

It's my understanding that it'll be held at that location. Thanks PawPaw!

[waderjon]

If that is a air field I'll just have my SIL fly me in :D

Count me in for at least Saturday and Sunday..I'll see what I can do about Friday.
Whats on the menu ?

[George T]

waderjon I dont know if you can land a plane in there anymore are not. there is a RC flying club that fly's Models off the old runway but i would check before i tried to land a full scale plane in there.

[waderjon]

waderjon I dont know if you can land a plane in there anymore are not. there is a RC flying club that fly's Models off the old runway but i would check before i tried to land a full scale plane in there.

I was Just Kidding about the fly in GT but I do plan to come.
Looking forward to meeting you.

Is Paw Paw attending this event ? If so I may change my plans.
That guy really gets on my nerves..

[George T]

Yea i am looking forward to meeting all of ya. I don't know if we are going to be able to bring the yaks are not but good food and great lies are just as good.

[Bruiser]

Drew, it's on the calendar. Go to October and you'll see it.

[HoochieHooker]

That's the old Shawmut Airfield and it's no longer in service. It's a clear float from Westpoint Dam to this point and it continues downstream to Langdale Dam. Below that you have one more dam (actually two, but about the same area) at riverview then no more dams till you get to Bartletts Ferry on the far side of Lake Harding, (the "backwaters" here 'bouts). My SILs Father works at Valley recreation dept. so if anything is needed?

[HoochieHooker]

The Generation Schedule can be heard daily at (706) 645-2929. There is usually no generation on weekends but I always check. Weekdays vary but you can get an idea of what to expect by checking the schedule in the days leading up. Unless the weather changes radically it stays about the same.

[Stump]

Sign me up.

[Lawnmowerman]

I believe this is the place the rodeo will be held at. If you take a look
at the Lat/Lon settings at the bottom of the photo, you call also pull this
up on Google Earth if you wish to look around. This used to be an airfield
and there is plenty of room to camp next to the river. I believe it is managed
by the city of Valley, Alabama.

The coordinates are:

Lat - (32.851273)
Lon (-85.157349)

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/pawpawreese/Chattahoochee/ValleyAccess.jpg

Well, now that I finally know where it's at, I just may be able to attend.
Count me in,,!
Jon

[HoochieHooker]

I don't want to butt in if it's not needed, but while talking to the Valley Director of Parks and Recreation, the "Fishing Derby" as she called it came up. She said that we need to sign a rental agreement and pay a $50 fee and a $200 deposit. In addition there are no facilities at this area which would require renting a porta john. There would be no individual fees however. The location is perfect for a weekend fishing trip on the Hooch, about halfway between start and finish with access on site as well as an easy drive to the other access points.

If everyone is in agreement, I will cover the fee and deposit. I would have to check on the cost for a porta john and would ask all to chip in to cover that. I won't do anything until I get a go ahead from the group.

[Bruiser]

Hooch, that's no problem at all. That's very gracious of you to offer to pay any up front costs. You'll have no problem with the attendees paying you back at the rodeo. Jeepinitreel is heading this rodeo. I'm assuming he has been busy because he hasn't been on the site lately. Just make sure to try to coordinate with him in case he has been doing things behind the scenes that we don't know about. This rodeo will be here before y'all know it!

Attending as of 8-26-10
HoochieHooker
Lawnmowerman
Stumphumper
LowHybred
Smiley
GeorgeT
Waderjon
Creekfreak
HiCountry
RedHeron (maybe)
Drew (maybe)
Jeepinitreal
OldScratch
PawPaw

Respond if I missed anyone.

[HoochieHooker]

I PMd Jeepinitreal to see if he had the secret handshake going. waiting for a reply. We still have plenty of time so I'm waiting to hear from him. Trying to fire up some of our locals and not so locals from ARF. We have another get together two weeks after the alaga slam and a clean up in between but I'm hoping that some of the hard core river anglers won't be able to resist. Most don't get a shot at a shoalie that often. I'll try to post up some photos of the areas soon.

[jeepinitreal]

Yeah I have been busy working on getting the bike shop where I work and the local bait shop to cover the fee and deposit .the porta potty is takin care of as well . I didn't want to post the location on the thread because last year you had to be logged in to see the map and I don't know how to do that. Also I have been waiting on the stragglers to speak up before I give the parks and rec people a number of campers . The Monday after next I will meet with Laura and handle all. Thanks for the offer to help. But I think we are lookin good right now . Anybody with questions can call me 706 669 3055 I don't have Internet access except on my phone. Anyway can't wait to meet the folks I haven't and seeing some friends from last year!!!!!!!

[Lawnmowerman]

I don't see Bruiser's name on the list,,,,:confused:

[Bruiser]

I won't be able to make it.

[PawPaw]

I'll be coming but won't be camping.

[jeepinitreal]

Deposit secured :)

[HoochieHooker]

Sweet! I will try to conjure up a trailer and tow to help with moving boats. I think that I'll have some of our local yakers showing up and HoochieMama is checking her calendar. I don't know if any will be camping however. Soon as I get firmer info I'll let you know.

[HoochieHooker]

Here are a few shots from the the last year on the Hooch

[jeepinitreal]

Danny do you think you can get you're buddy to hook us up on the crab legs again?

[Rather B. Fishin]

count me in

[Stump]

The crab legs should not be an issue. I'll find out for sure this week.

[jeepinitreal]

Awesome!!!!!!

[BasserDrew]

I've got this on my calendar and will be there unless Jackson Kayak calls me somewhere else last minute. I'll bring the Coosa kayak if anyone wants to check it out too. Thanks again to all who have helped out on this one, Jeepnitreel, Old Scratch, Bruiser, HoochieHooker, Stumphumper etc.

[clong2013]

I am in as well if there is still space for one more.

[jeepinitreal]

Yeah c long come on

[Stump]

My seafood connection is fishing in Canada this week. I spoke with his wife and the goods should not be a problem. I'll get a hold of him when he returns and see what kind of deal he can cut us.

[jeepinitreal]

Cool Danny . Thank you . We will have a few bicycles too ride as well, thanks to Golden's Bike shop in LaGrange Ga. We also have Northface at 40%off!!!!!!!

[George T]

WOW Northface at 40% off how do we get that deal. I need some new camp stuff.

[jeepinitreal]

Because you're all very very special!!!! We have some bags and tents too!!

[smiley]

Well, this sounds like its gonns be some fun! My boss gave me the time off so I can't wait to fish with you fine folks!!! :) fishing fun for sure!!!

[Flinteye]

May try to make this too, since it'll be so close to me, but i probably won't camp. Haven't posted in so long, no one probably remembers me!

[PawPaw]

I remember ya Stacey!!! You're that mean guy that took me and TyGa10 over Yellow Jacket Shoals on the Flint and got both
of us all flipped over!!!! Oh yea......I remember you quite clearly!!

[Flinteye]

So thats why I haven't heard from you. Hey we need to give that section another go this fall, don't ya think.

Don't feel bad, Drew got me and Timbo real good on the French Broad a few years ago.

[waderjon]

Hey Flinteye !! Good to hear from ya..Come join us man..This one is shaping up to be a big time.

[HoochieHooker]

I only count 4 ARFers on the list so far. We've got a couple of other outings planned but I still hope to see more of the rightsiders (right side of the river facing downstream?) to show up. I swiped some of Mat1583s photos since I'm having problems getting mine uploaded. We took the long float and was literally into dozens of bass. Average of around 2lb. If it looked like it ought to have a fish on it, there was two or three.

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr233/mnelson225/4983216501_5ffaa2d992.jpg
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr233/mnelson225/4983794976_1a2065e9d8.jpg
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr233/mnelson225/4983809822_d1bf61317f.jpg

[Craig_ga]

George T and I should be there on Saturday but work will not allow us to stay overnight .

[LowHybred09]

So sorry but we have to cancel on our end....ugh! I completely blanked this was the weekend to go see the in-laws. Hope you guys have a blast.

[jeepinitreal]

Aw too bad man :( well there is always next year man!!!!

[George T]

Oh come on Jason this is a once a year blast you got to make it.

[RedHeron]

I got a question for jeepin or anybody else that might live locally.
I'd like to bring my camper, but I have to be at a job site in Dothan on Monday. I don't want to drive all the way back home, drop the camper off, and drive all the way back to Dothan Sunday night. Does anybody have a spot to park it in their backyard or something for the week following this shindig?
thanks for any offers...

[jeepinitreal]

Yeah man you are more than welcome to park it in the back yard for a couple days!

[RedHeron]

Cool, man...thanks! I should be coming back through on Friday to pick it back up.

[plantmasterstim]

Bruiser count me in I will see if more ky boys will come see on the river.

[Bruiser]

Attending as of 9-22-10
HoochieHooker
Lawnmowerman
GeorgeT (not camping)
Craig_Ga (not camping)
Waderjon (maybe)
Creekfreak
HiCountry
RedHeron (bringing some kind of camper....I wonder what it could be?!?!?)
Drew (maybe)
Jeepinitreal
OldScratch
PawPaw (not camping)
Plantmastertim
Clong2013
Flinteye (maybe)
Ratherbfishing (maybe)
Bruiser

[jeepinitreal]

This is starting to shape up nice!! Come on all of you guys that have a maybe next to your name you'll be kicking yourselves if you don't come!! I would;)

[RedHeron]

I'm probably more than a "maybe" at this point. But with my job, I'm always gonna be a "maybe". If everything lines up, I'll be there all weekend.

[jeepinitreal]

That's awesome dude I have been wanting to do a float with you again !!!

[Bruiser]

DON'T be the one to miss out on all the action!!!

Attending as of 9-25-10
HoochieHooker
Lawnmowerman
GeorgeT (not camping)
Craig_Ga (not camping)
Waderjon (maybe)
Creekfreak
HiCountry
RedHeron (more than a maybe....bringing camper)
Drew (maybe)
Jeepinitreal
OldScratch
PawPaw (not camping)
Plantmastertim
Clong2013
Flinteye (maybe)
Ratherbfishing (maybe)
Bruiser

[blake]

DON'T be the one to miss out on all the action!!!

Wish I could make it but my Grandmother turns 92 that day, and we have a surprise family reunion set-up (about 100 people), with some out of town family staying at the house. I can't talk my way out of all that;)

[jeepinitreal]

Ok, so the deposit has been takin care of compliments of Golden,s Bike Shop here in Lagrange ! But the fee is still out. The guys that were going to cover it backed out on me when it came to handing over the dough. Also the fee that we thought was $50 is actualy $50 a night so it's a bill all together I ( and maybe some other locals ) will cover the camp fee but will need to be reimbursed by those of you who will be camping. This sucks I know but it is the cost of being right on the river for this event! I feel that this locatoion is well worth the money.

[BasserDrew]

Dude, drop that maybe from my name I am not missing out on this! Also, I'll bring some Coosa prototype kayaks that folks can test out. This is going to be a blast so I hope that folks not just from GA and AL show up for this one!

JnR, no worries it is worth it and everywhere else we have to pay per campsite so this is going to be no different when it is split between everyone. Hey guys, let's all bring some cash on us to reimburse JnR for fronting the money for us and for doing all this leg work to get us such a great event! Thanks JnR!

[Bruiser]

Happy, Drew? Haha.

The money is no problem JnR. You'll certainly be reimbursed by the group. Thanks for all the leg work!

Attending as of 9-27-10
HoochieHooker
Lawnmowerman
GeorgeT (not camping)
Craig_Ga (not camping)
Waderjon (maybe)
Creekfreak
HiCountry
RedHeron (more than a maybe....bringing camper)
Drew (NOT missing out on this one)
Jeepinitreal
OldScratch
PawPaw (not camping/won't be there on Saturday....gotta work!)
Plantmastertim
Clong2013
Flinteye (maybe)
Ratherbfishing (maybe)
Bruiser

[waderjon]

Ok Bruiser..You can change mine and RBF's status from (maybe) to (ITS ON)

[jeepinitreal]

Awesome WJ!!! And thanks guys!!!!And bruiser also add Fly to the list!

[Bruiser]

Wondering what to eat after a long day on the river? Well, look HERE!

Attending as of 10-1-10
HoochieHooker
Lawnmowerman (arriving Sat. morning)
GeorgeT (not camping)
Craig_Ga (not camping)
Waderjon
Creekfreak
HiCountry
RedHeron
Drew
Jeepinitreal
OldScratch
PawPaw (not camping/won't be there on Saturday....gotta work!)
Plantmastertim
Clong2013
Flinteye (maybe)
Ratherbfishing
Fly
Bruiser

[Bruiser]

Map of Georgia-Bama Slam Campsite

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[HoochieHooker]

Looks like it's shaping up nicely. I think this is the first time anyone has had a group like this at the airport. The rec dept is looking at developing it so next year hopefully it'll be even better.

I'm bringing a fire ring so if you have a few sticks of wood, that would be great. I've talked to the porta pot people and we're good to go. It's Auburn Thrones so you Dog and Tide fans will have to tough it out.

I've got a maybe from some of the local ARFers, Matt1593, CoosaRiverCat (some of you may know Roy from the Ga forum), Young Harding, my newest SIL, and Daniel my Veteran SIL. Don't know who if any will be camping.

Looking forward to it!

[HiCountry]

Looks like that would a awesome place to camp especially if they had a bathouse, water and electric available too.

[jeepinitreal]

Hey fellas they are starting to pull the lake down :( . They generated from 1pm until 10 pm today but the river has stayed below 6 feet and that is my safety cut off when doing a float or paddle up . A float down and paddle back up is not really a great idea this time of the year! But I am working with the Army Corps of Engineers to find out if they will be pulling water that weekend and if so then when and how much! It's less than 2 weeks away now ............ I CAN'T WAIT!!!! :)

[waderjon]

You need to stop that release Jeep :) I know you can do it..I like kayaking and all but I would like to slow down enough to fish some too :)

[Lawnmowerman]

So, we'll be own our own for lunch on the River Saturday? As well as breakfast?

[Lawnmowerman]

What time will folks be hitting the River Sat. mornin?
Will we still be on EST?
I need to know what time to be there to catch a shuttle,,,
Thanks,
Jon

[jeepinitreal]

Yes you will be on your own for all other meals ,but we are about 2 minutes from a bunch of really good restaraunts!! WJ Im gonna do everything in my power brother!!!!

[RedHeron]

L-man, I imaging people will split into some groups and agree on times amongst themselves depending on what float they're doing. I know I'll probably be wanting to get on the water around sun-up.

That is a good question about what we should "sync or watches" to. I was assuming CST since we were staying on the AL side. But I think us CST folks might be outnumbered. :)

[jeepinitreal]

Most everyone on the line use EST anyway:)

[waderjon]

Jeep..Any good news on the water releases ? It looks like they are opening the gates every day.

[TurboGTi]

I'll be off that weekend so maybe I can make it down on saturday.

[jeepinitreal]

Yes it has been stopped for the event!!!!!!!!!!

[Lawnmowerman]

to the powers that be,,!!:cool:

[Bruiser]

Wow! Way to stand in front of the tank JnR! Awesome! I know you are putting in a lot of time to make this one of the best rodeos yet. We sure do appreciate everything that you have been doing!

This is going to be a fun one!

[jeepinitreal]

Ok everything is paid so all we have to do now is show up and have a good time!!!!!!!!!

[waderjon]

Jeep is the man..This is going to be a great event..

Please add one to the attendance list..My friend Driftindave (David) has decided to join us so please add one more in to the dinner list..Ribs or Chicken.
He'll eat what ever is available..

[HiCountry]

Weather forecast looking sweet too!

[Bruiser]

Things are looking good!

Attending as of 10-11-10
HoochieHooker
Lawnmowerman (arriving Sat. morning)
GeorgeT (not camping)
Craig_Ga (not camping)
Waderjon
Creekfreak
HiCountry
RedHeron
Drew
Jeepinitreal
OldScratch
PawPaw (not camping/won't be there on Saturday....gotta work! Will be there on Sunday)
Plantmastertim
Clong2013
Flinteye (maybe)
Ratherbfishing
Fly
Bruiser
Driftindave
TurboGTI (possibly on Sat)

[HiCountry]

Who is going to be there Thursday evening?

[Lawnmowerman]

Well gentlemen, I've got to back out,,:mad:
Seems as though my soon to be ex-wife is coming over this weekend and gather some more of her belongings.
Gonna leave it at that.
Yall enjoy.

[George T]

What is this about Pawpaw having to work sat. That don't sound much like a retired man to me.

[PawPaw]

Need more $$ to buy tube baits, secret weapons and swimming jigs!!! The HAWGS this summer ate all of mine up!!

[jeepinitreal]

We only have a rental agreement and porta jons friday through Sunday ?! I wasn't really expecting anyone until Friday morning but let me check with the powers that be and see what I can do .

I hear ya Tom I need to get a second job to build my gear and tackle back to what it was!!!!!

[HiCountry]

We only have a rental agreement and porta jons friday through Sunday ?! I wasn't really expecting anyone until Friday morning but let me check with the powers that be and see what I can do .

I hear ya Tom I need to get a second job to build my gear and tackle back to what it was!!!!!

Wasn't saying I was coming Thursday I was just curious. What I should have said is when is everybody getting to town?? What about floating friday morining?

[jeepinitreal]

Yeah man Wj and his crew will be in Friday at 8 am est and I should there before that so come on a fish with us that morning!!!!

[Lawnmowerman]

Well gentlemen, I've got to back out,,:mad:
Seems as though my soon to be ex-wife is coming over this weekend and gather some more of her belongings.
Gonna leave it at that.
Yall enjoy.

I may pull a "Bruiser" and make it sometime anyhow.
I've seen Bruiser's pic of an early morning float,,,:rolleyes:

Guess I'm a "maybe" at the moment,, and I was sooo looking forward to this!

[George T]

I would like to know more about how we are doing the floats. Is someone taking us up river and letting us out and we fish back to camp are whats the deal and how are we doing it. And how long are the floats we are doing.
Reason i am asking is i have some bad back trouble and cant stay in the yak for more then two hours at a time. If i do my lower body gets to hurting so bad i cant stand it. So i will have to stop and get out somewhere along the float. Need to either get me a canoe are one of the new Yak's Drew has out with the high rise setting in it. That way i can stand up some and it wont be so bad. Anyways if someone knows let me know. Thanks

[waderjon]

Wasn't saying I was coming Thursday I was just curious. What I should have said is when is everybody getting to town?? What about floating friday morining?

HiCountry
Me and RatherBfishing and Driftingdave plan to roll in about 08:00 or so..Jeep will be there so once we all stake our claim for a camping spot we will hit the river
Either a paddle up or Jeep may have a short float in mind we can do..Come on and join us.
I am so ready to go I cant stand myself :)

[Bruiser]

GeorgeT, we usually decide the floats Friday and Sat. night while telling stories around the campfire. The person with the most local knowledge will break all the available floats down and we'll form groups based on those floats and what people want to do. Some people may want to do long floats and some people may just want to do a paddle up. Some floats may be able to float a lot of people, whereas some floats may be small or real short and only have room for two. It just really depends. Physical disabilities are certainly taken into consideration when we decide on floats. I'm sure JnR will read your post and chime in with a recommendation for you. If you aren't going to be there Friday night then I will make sure we include your name in the float discussion so you won't be left out.

WJ, you aren't allowed to fish the torpedo on Friday. Save some fish for the rest of us.

[jeepinitreal]

Yeah man I have a perfect spot for you George t :) and bruiser I will try to keep WJ from catching all the fish but keep in mind it's a big river with ample room for all and alot of float options! I'm planing on doing one of my secret creek floats on Sunday with room for maybe 3 other people so grab dibs if you want in!!!!!!! Work is gonna drag tomorrow for me !! How about y'all?

[waderjon]

I really don't plan to fish much..I am going to hang back and let you guys get all the little ones
out of the way ;)

[jeepinitreal]

Ha! From what I saw Monday at the camp we aren't gonna have to go too far to get on some hungry monster largies!!!

[HiCountry]

HiCountry
Me and RatherBfishing and Driftingdave plan to roll in about 08:00 or so..Jeep will be there so once we all stake our claim for a camping spot we will hit the river
Either a paddle up or Jeep may have a short float in mind we can do..Come on and join us.
I am so ready to go I cant stand myself :)

I plan on being there with bells on!!! Work off in the morning and can't wait!!!

[old scratch]

I would like to know more about how we are doing the floats. Is someone taking us up river and letting us out and we fish back to camp are whats the deal and how are we doing it. And how long are the floats we are doing.
Reason i am asking is i have some bad back trouble and cant stay in the yak for more then two hours at a time. If i do my lower body gets to hurting so bad i cant stand it. So i will have to stop and get out somewhere along the float. Need to either get me a canoe are one of the new Yak's Drew has out with the high rise setting in it. That way i can stand up some and it wont be so bad. Anyways if someone knows let me know. Thanks

Don't worry man. Jeepinitreal and I know the area fairly well. There are plenty of "stops" along the way if you do a long float. If you have any questions shoot me a pm.

[RedHeron]

Getting psyched about this! Unforturnately, work threw me a curveball, so I can't get there Friday morning like I hoped, but should still roll in around dusk. Anybody bringing firewood? I got a bunch of logs from a dead pine I had to cut down in the back yard. I'm planning on bringing that, but I don't have much for kindling.

[jeepinitreal]

I was planing on bringing some from the yard too!!

[waderjon]

I will bring a few peices of hard wood..

Looks like we will be dealing with a little wind tomorrow..Forecast is calling for 18 mph.

[jeepinitreal]

Yeah I know!! It sure was whipping today too!! Someone needs to do a wind dance or something!

[Bruiser]

That gives me a great idea. It looks like I'm stopping by the store tomorrow to buy a kite. :) I haven't flown one in years and even then I didn't know what I was doing.

[blake]

I haven't flown one in years and even then I didn't know what I was doing. Use a swivel and tie it to a rod, preferable braid as it is, after all, just kite string.

[George T]

Guys if we are going to do some short runs up and back i am good with that. I can paddle up and come back to camp with out any trouble. I did not know if someone was taking us up and dropping us off and we had a 6-8 hour float on hand. Anyways me and Craig will be there some time sat morning we want be camping so it will just be a sat outing for us. Look forward to meeting you all then.

[Fly]

Red Heron, JnR, and any others--I've got the firewood covered. My house is about 3 miles from the campsite and I will bring the wood. It's dry, seasoned, oak and some hickory. No need for anyone else to bring any.

George T and Craig-Ga---We've got you covered on the shuttle. We'll work it out when you get there. Just come and have a good time with us.
Call me when you get to I-85 and I will meet you at the airport site. My cell phone is 706 773-6202.

Fly

[waderjon]

That gives me a great idea. It looks like I'm stopping by the store tomorrow to buy a kite. :) I haven't flown one in years and even then I didn't know what I was doing.

Hey..We can try some kite fishing :) Kites are cool :cool:

Uh oh...I can see another episode of Cane Pole Adventures coming up with a kite involved :)

[RedHeron]

Can you say "aerial photography"? :D

Fly, I already have some wood loaded up, so I'm not unloading it now. I need to get rid of it...besides, it's only about 1/8 cord of dry/dead pine, so it'll probably burn fast anyway.

[George T]

Hey Fly thanks for the offer to shuttle us up the river. But I think I am just going to paddle up and back down. That way when I start to feel give out I will know it is time to turn around and head back. I hope Drew comes with the new Yak I want to try it out and see if I like the way is sets. I think if I could get set up in a chair type set like his new yak has I would stop a lot of my trouble with my back hurting so much.
And for the most part I am looking forward to meeting all you guys. so I am sure there is going to be a lot of talking going on at the camp site. Cant wait it is about to drive me nuts to get there. seeya all then.

[jeepinitreal]

Ok I'm up and am about to head down there!! If anyone needs to reach me call 706-669-3055.

[BasserDrew]

On my way from Charlotte with a couple coosas! Lookin forward to a good time as always! Thanks again to jnr and all who set this up. You guys rock!