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colbysmith



Joined: 02 Oct 2011
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City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
PostPosted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry I missed you all. I'll get the dates on the calendar for next year and we'll see what happens. Otherwise, I'm giving serious consideration to towing the boat out to the San Juan Islands in the PNW next year, as soon as school is out in June. I'll be starting a new thread on that later, looking for information about cruising out there. Lake Powel would be a fun stop too, maybe on the way back.... looking at possibly going from visiting with my brother in the Seattle area, (and cruising the San Juans), to heading down to Phoenix to visit my folks, before returning. But, just thinking about the long drive that would entail.... Colby
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TyBoo



Joined: 23 Oct 2003
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City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 4:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's your album. Thanks for the pictures!
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texasair



Joined: 01 Feb 2009
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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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PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The 2013 Mississippi River album is open.

I posted the first photo, who is next?
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texasair



Joined: 01 Feb 2009
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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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PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 12:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

To see the photos or to add some more photos to the album:



At the top of the C brat page click on Photos.

Scroll down to Cruises and events.

Click on Mississippi River 2013. Click on any individual photo to enlarge it for viewing.

At the bottom of any photo feel free to add a caption or comment.

To add photos, in the upper right hand corner, click on album actions.

Click add photos and take it from there.
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texasair



Joined: 01 Feb 2009
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City/Region: Cypress, Texas
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Bixby's Cub
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 12:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bixby's Cub and Pelican are home after a cruise up to the twin cities after the gathering. On the way back down the river we stopped in Guttenberg and visited with Ron and Connie. All is well with them.

The next morning we had breakfast with Paul and Joni, of the "Joni Lynn" . They had a family event and could not make it this year, but promise to join us next year.
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texasair



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stay tuned...BIG news about next year's gathering coming soon!!
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texasair



Joined: 01 Feb 2009
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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, Missouri 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 2014

(Barry, the McDonald's is right across the street from the marina)
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