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texasair
Joined: 01 Feb 2009 Posts: 407 City/Region: Cypress, Texas
State or Province: TX
C-Dory Year: 1989
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Bixby's Cub
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:35 pm Post subject: 09/04 - 09/07 - Mississippi River Gathering From 04 Sep 2014 to 06 Sep 2014 (included) |
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Wow, The 5th annual 2014 Mississippi River Gathering is going to be the best ever.
It is all happening the weekend following Labor Day weekend, Thursday Sept. 4th thru Sunday Sept. 7th
Ken of the Pelican has just returned from making the arrangements with the Alton, Illinois marina and they are excited to host us for 2014. The Alton marina is north of St. Louis just above the Melvin Price Lock and dam at mile 202.9 altonmarina.com
The Alton marina is Sharon’s favorite marina, because it has 2 hot tubs. They have agreed to have the pool and both hot tubs up and running for our gathering. This is the premier marina on the entire Mississippi River with a ship store, snack bar, Bar-B-Q Pits, marine gas and 4 star rest rooms and showers.
The marina has restricted access and secure parking. There is a nice boat ramp and room to park RV’s, trucks and boat trailers. (Jay, Terry and Bob, there will be plenty of room for your RV, hope to see you guys in 2014.)
We will be in slips at a fully covered dock (Shade) with all hook ups available and thanks to Ken we have a discounted rate for the gathering. Just mention C-Brats when you make your reservation.
There is a lot to see and do. Plan on more than a few days. You can cruise your C-Dory upriver to the winery and ride the zip lines at the Grafton marina located at the confluence of the Illinois River at Mile 218.
Stop at the confluence of the Missouri River and view the Lewis and Clark historical marker Mile 195.6.
Take your boat through the chain of rocks canal Mile 194.2 to downtown St Louis and view the Arch from the river at Mile 179.3 . Continue just south of St louis to Kimmswick and meet living legends Fern and Hoppie at Hoppie’s marina Mile 158.5. It is an easy walk to the shops and restaurants in Kimmswick. Also in Kimmswick is the historic Anheuser Estate and Museum
Of course, there are all the usual attractions in St. Louis, brewerys, ballparks, etc.
ExploreStLouis.com
The Alton Belle casino is on the river just a couple of blocks away.
The #1 attraction in Alton is Fast Eddie’s Bon Air, owned by the Anheuser Busch company in the 1920’s, Only 7 items on the menu, featuring a 1/2 pound hamburger for 99 cents and the most expensive item is the famous “Big Elwood” tenderloin for $2.99
I like the 29 cent jumbo shrimp. There is always live music and cold beer at Fast Eddie’s. fasteddiesbonair.com
This can be the starting point of an extended cruise or the destination. In May we left our trucks and trailers in secure storage at the Alton marina while we traveled the Missouri River for 2 weeks. Take a bit of extra time and cruise this part of the Mississippi River or explore the nearby Missouri or Illinois Rivers.
Make reservations at the Alton Marina at 618 462-9860
See everyone in Alton
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k-p pelican
Joined: 03 Sep 2010 Posts: 48 City/Region: Putnam
State or Province: IL
C-Dory Year: 1997
C-Dory Model: 22 Classic
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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Tex,
We are really excited about the Alton Marina destination but you should know that Alton is in Illinois. No way are we going to give Missouri the credit for such a great marina. We will not give it up.
Can't wait to see everyone and to have shrimp at Fast Eddies with our friends.
Ken and Pat (Pelican) |
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texasair
Joined: 01 Feb 2009 Posts: 407 City/Region: Cypress, Texas
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Bixby's Cub
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Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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Ken, I goofed. I apologize to the good folks of Illinois. It is too late to edit the post. Perhaps the Mods can change it to Alton, Ill. |
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Terry
Joined: 17 Apr 2004 Posts: 60 City/Region: Attica,New York
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:22 am Post subject: |
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Tex, Terry,Jay and Bob are taking note of your post and will be looking over a map and our calendars for 2014. Sounds doable at this time. Terry _________________ TERRY
C-Dory---Its more than a boat ---its a FAMILY! |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4558 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Quite a bit farther I think, than Dubuque, but it's on my calendar. I'll have to wait until it's closer to see if it works out. Colby |
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Ramon Sr
Joined: 16 Mar 2009 Posts: 74 City/Region: Elmhurst, Illinois
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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Laura and I are excited about the new destination. Gives us an opportunity to explore the Illinois River from Havana (would probably put in here) to Alton before the gathering. Will try to make our calendar work. _________________ Ramon and Laura
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dmengland
Joined: 19 Mar 2009 Posts: 35 City/Region: Pigeon Falls
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:59 am Post subject: 2014 Mississippi River Gathering |
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Sounds very inviting. Who knows with a casino just blocks away, I might even convince my wife to attend! Doug, "SheSayNo" _________________ 26' Venture "SheSayNo"
On the Banks of the Mississippi
Winona, MN |
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Barry Rietz
Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 409 City/Region: Sierra Vista
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 10:31 pm Post subject: Meet in the Middle gathering: |
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All those who attended last months gathering at Dubuque are very appreciative of the planning for, and execution of, the five days of fun you guys made happen! This of course includes crews of both "Bixbys Cub" (Tex and Sharon) and "Pelican" (Ken and Pat). Without your having followed in the footsteps of what "Ron and Connie" had established, we never would have enjoyed the gathering as we did! And an early "thank you" for the future preparation made on our behalf for next year at Alton, Illinois.... _________________ Barry Rietz
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Barry Rietz
Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 409 City/Region: Sierra Vista
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Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 10:32 pm Post subject: Meet in the Middle gathering: |
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All those who attended last months gathering at Dubuque are very appreciative of the planning for, and execution of, the five days of fun you guys made happen! This of course includes crews of both "Bixbys Cub" (Tex and Sharon) and "Pelican" (Ken and Pat). Without your having followed in the footsteps of what "Ron and Connie" had established, we never would have enjoyed the gathering as we did! And an early "thank you" for the future preparation made on our behalf for next year at Alton, Illinois.... |
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Dawg On
Joined: 06 Oct 2013 Posts: 1 City/Region: Astoria
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Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 3:23 pm Post subject: C-Dory wanted |
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I am an ex-C-Dory owner that upgraded in 2006 to a 1969 Grand Banks 32. My wife and I are now both retired and looking to downgrade back to a C-Dory 22 Cruiser. If there is anyone out there that is wanting to do what I did and trade their C-Dory for my Grand Banks, please email or call me. rickwinters1@opusnet.com, 503-325-1158. _________________ I am an ex-C-Dory owner that upgraded in 2006 to a Grand Banks 32. Now I am looking to downgrade back to a C-Dory. I am looking for a C-Dory owner that wants to trade up to a Grand Banks 32 like I did. Anyone interested, please email me. |
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texasair
Joined: 01 Feb 2009 Posts: 407 City/Region: Cypress, Texas
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Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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Dawg On,
There is a forum on this site to advertise for C-Dory wanted.
This is a discussion about a gathering of C-Brats on the Mississippi river. |
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k-p pelican
Joined: 03 Sep 2010 Posts: 48 City/Region: Putnam
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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Hi fellow C-Brats,
The crew of the Pelican will be providing coffee, orange juice and rolls for all the C-Brats on the dock on Friday and Saturday morning at the gathering.
Doug, Pat has volunteered to accompany Mrs. England to the casino. As if she needed an excuse.
Can't wait to see everyone in Alton in September.
Ken and Pat (Pelican) |
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texasair
Joined: 01 Feb 2009 Posts: 407 City/Region: Cypress, Texas
State or Province: TX
C-Dory Year: 1989
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Vessel Name: Bixby's Cub
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Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:29 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, Ken and Pat for the breakfast offer, now if we could just have Pat bake one of her famous pies. Do they have ovens at the casino?
I see that the gang on "The Last Dance" from Attica, NY put their name on the list.
Welcome back guys.
Ramon and Laura, Check with Ken on Pelican about the Illinois River, He knows that river very well. And be sure to take some photos of the famous jumping carp. |
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dmengland
Joined: 19 Mar 2009 Posts: 35 City/Region: Pigeon Falls
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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:40 pm Post subject: Mississippi Gathering Sept. 2014 |
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Sounds like an inviting gathering. I just returned from Branson and checked out the State Marina on Table Rock Lake. Nice facility, $20/night including electrical hookup. Just wondering if anyone would be interested in taking the Dorys to Branson after the Illinois gathering? Doug |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4558 City/Region: Madison
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If it were before school was back in session, I would... |
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