The Little Land Loop - THATAWAY gets a new home

thataway · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 5:54 pm Post subject:

Thataway at her first day at "Camp Thataway, June 2006.

Thataway ready to roll. Not the kind feature of the "Thataway" hats which Charlie presented to Marie and I (Marie gets the "Flag Officer" --Admiral--braid!)

Marie, Charlie and Bob saying "until we meet again"

Charlie and the Excursion

Goodbye "Thataway" Sept 20 2011. One of the greatest boats I have owned!

BrentB · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:12 pm Post subject:

Good pics of happy friends and boaters

thanks for posting

Les Lampman · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:53 pm Post subject:

Holy mackerel!! That Excursion is RED! Smile

Les

thataway · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:14 pm Post subject:

I just talked with Charlie (who is currently ridding right seat--or navigator in the Excursion)--and they are going to stop for the night at Greenville, NC.

They did a 20 plus minute stop to "show" the Tom Cat near Atlanta. No question that Charlie is the best salesman you could ever find for the Tom Cat (the Factory owes him on that one!)

All seems to be going well--and they are enjoying the ride of the Excursion--even with the tires up to max PSI! Maybe this experience will convince Sally and Charlie to make the trek towing to the PNW!

I have this "thing" about boats I have owned going to people who will love them--I know that "Thataway" is in great hands!

Captains Cat · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:06 pm Post subject:

We are indeed in Greenville, SC in the middle of one of the heaviest downpours I've ever been in. Settled into the motel just as the skies opened up!! Set up a three point moor for THATAWAY in the parking lot in case it doesn't quit before morning. My navigator, George Bartlett is out rounding up various kinds of animals (and some ice) but is having trouble finding two of each kind of the opposite sex. I registered as Noah....

Can a female opossum mate with a male raccoon? George just came back in (he's a Clemson Graduate and knows SC very well) and tells me in SC it doesn't matter, almost anything will mate with anything else.. Rolling Eyes

The boat/Excursion pair tow like a dream, much better and easier that my boat/Dodge, primarily because of the diesel vs the gas V-10 and the looser steering on the Dodge. I don't think I'll be selling either tow vehicle however.

Am still determined to sell Captain's Cat, as I said I will finance it for the right buyer, bring all reasonable offers. Will send pictures of the launch tomorrow in the Potomac along with pictures of the two kitties together!

Thanks again Bob and Marie for the wonderful visit and the smooth Change of Command!

Charlie on the ICH (InnerCoastalHighway)

GxK · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:12 pm Post subject: Farewell to Thataway

Hey, Bob!

On the hook at an anchorage near home this morning, Significant Other and I spent the best of breakfast talking about you and Marie and reliving fond memories of our visit a few years back.

Little did we know that this was the day you were saying farewell to Thataway. Now, there's touch of sadness in our evening.

--Georgs

thataway · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:32 pm Post subject:

Georgs: Thank you for the kind words. Give the Admiral a hug for us! We also are sad, but life goes on and we still have the Caracal.

I am glad to hear that you are on the boat! We always value the time we have spent with you! We will have to travel that highway up to Ontario and meet up soon.

Don and Brenda · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:38 am Post subject:

Dr Bob

That is one sharp looking setup, you and crew did a great job detailing. Next week I am having ours detailed for the 1st time, so will be exciting to see a really clean boat, then it will make the trip back to Washington from Sacramento.

Charlie, you sure picked a nice combination of boat and tow rig, I will tip my hat to a good launch tomorrow.

Captains Cat · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:10 am Post subject:

Home safe and sound (well almost sound) last night at 2030 EDT. Full story later today after I return from PT for the rotator cuff repair. Just a little tantalizing bit of news, My copilot and I spent about two hours in a NC State Trooper patrol car yesterday afternoon between Greensboro and Durham NC on and around I-85!

"The rest of the story" this afternoon, after THATAWAY tastes the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River!

Charlie

PS, I was in the front seat of the patrol car with no handcuffs on!! Laughing

JamesTXSD · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:37 am Post subject:

Good to hear you are home safe. I was wondering if Dr. Bob might have had a change of heart and reported the boat "stolen"??!! Mr. Green

Never let 'em take you alive. Cool

Best wishes,
Jim

sportner · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:59 am Post subject:

Charlie,

We have been following your travel and are happy you are safely at home again.