09/10 - 09/13 - Mississippi River 2015

texasair · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:49 am Post subject:

Since a few in this group are a little cranky,

I will bring something for them to crank on.

Home made vanilla ice cream should go well with pie.

Don't forget your swim suits, In addition to the pool and hot tubs at Alton,

The marina at Grafton on Sunday also has a pool.

Tully-B · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:30 am Post subject: Mississippi River 2015

Hi Tex, I know how to crank an ice cream maker and Jan knows how to make pies, however, I don't know how long we can keep the pies fresh. On what day would you like to do the pie and ice cream? Lee on the "Tully B"

texasair · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:46 pm Post subject:

We will be grilling dockside on Friday night, so I think that pie and ice cream will be a fitting dessert for that meal.

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:11 am Post subject:

We will be trailering our C-Dory from Wisconsin to Florida in Sept. So we plan on joining everyone in Alton for your gathering! Will arrive Wednesday or Thursday. Looking forward to meeting new "Brats" and a few familiar faces like Bill and Brenda. Sorry to hear that Bruce and Joyce can't make it. Bruce just be sure to get well by winter so that you can join us at Hontoon Island in March! If there is anything we can do to help let us know.

See you then....

colbysmith · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 3:04 pm Post subject:

What part of Wisconsin? We'll be trailering from near Madison, probably start out late Wed evening and stop some where, and then the rest of the way on Thursday. Colby

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 6:19 pm Post subject:

Hi Colby
We spend our summers at a campground near Wild Rose if you know where that is. Our grandkids are in Waupaca which is about 20 miles away. Nice boating on the Wolf River which is also about 20 miles or so away. We will watch for you on the way!

colbysmith · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 6:59 pm Post subject:

Not sure where Wild Rose is. Just looked it up, and appears to be a bit north of us, but looks like you come straight down 90/94/39 thru Madison. We are in the next town south of Madison, Stoughton. We might see each other on the way down! Smile

I hope to leave after work on Wednesday around 4:30p, and stop somewhere on the other side of the Illinois border for the night. (Not sure I want to launch close to midnight. Sad

Colby

Two Bears · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 12:56 am Post subject:

Two Bears will be launching in Minneapolis around the weekend of Aug 15/16 and after a few days in "town" will head down river to the Gathering. Schedule unplaned, unknown, erratic & changeable, but plan to arrive in Alton before the gathering.
I'm thinking of flying back to Minneapolis to fetch truck & trailer, probablly on Monday after the gathering. Is there a shuttle from Alton to St Louis airport? Decided not to use the train for serveral reasons. Haven't yet made flight reservations, after all this is an adventure. Isn't it?

Haven't decided what river to travel after the Mississippi Gathering and before the Gulf Gathering, but probablly the upper Tennessee or Ohio rivers. Then launch near Mobile a week before the Gulf Gathering.

Chuck

bcassal · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 9:04 am Post subject:

Chuck, The upper Tennessee and Tellico Rivers are very nice. A few pictures are in my album.

Bruce Cassal
Carpy

texasair · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 9:51 am Post subject:

Chuck,

Don't worry about finding shuttle to the airport.
We have you covered on a ride to the airport.

k-p pelican · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:54 pm Post subject:

Hi fellow C-Brats,

Just got a message from Terry, Jay & Bob (Last Dance) of Attica NY. They have advised me that they will be providing red hots (beef), white hots (pork), hamburgers, sweet Italian sausage patties, as well as ketchup, mustard, relish (sweet and dill) and horseradish sauce. They will also be bringing along a variety of breakfast muffins like they did last year. (WOW)

These guys have even volunteered to do the cooking on the BBQ grills in the shelter area. (WOW AGAIN)

How very generous of you guys. again.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in September.

Ken & Pat (Pelican)

Miafun1 · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:27 pm Post subject:

Outstanding! The tradition continues!
Thanks guys!
Dan & Peggy

jlsparks · Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 12:23 pm Post subject: Summer Fun

Just got back from Conn. and remembered I had not signed up yet so Yes Jim and Julie will attend this year for the first time, Had a wedding last year to attend so looking forward to seeing everyone this year. Happy boating

Jim and Julie

Two Bears · Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 9:44 am Post subject:

Two bears is heading down river. Departed Thursday from Watergate marina in St Paul. Will do 30 to 40 miles a day with lots of stops which should get us to Alton in time.

Chuck

Miafun1 · Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:10 pm Post subject: Mississippi River

Way to go Chuck! Keep us posted on your progress!