04/27 - 04/29 - Upper Cumberland River Cruise

Mike · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject:

JOE

you ain't seen that boy in underwear recently Shocked

i don't think ya'll could stand the sight Laughing

hooters would sue, the U.T. VOLS would chang their colors and lord knows what else Cry

c u later
mike

Mike · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:58 pm Post subject:

ATTENTION UPPER CUMBERLAND CRUISERS Very Happy

talked with Allen at Defeated Creek Marina today and he will be on full summer hours when we get there april 28th, saturday evening Very Happy

that means the closing time is 8p.m.! plenty of time to refuel, eat and get ready to have breakfast at 7a.m. at the returaunt Cool

, i will ask him tommorow if we could have an early something for those going back downstream at the 7:15 lockage.
c u later
mike

Rob & Karen · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:11 pm Post subject:

That sounds great Mike. We really appreciate you taking care of all of the logistics.

Rob & Karen

Pandy Girl · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:26 am Post subject: Is it too Late?

Hi Birdman & Mike,
Is it too late to try to join in on this trip? We think we could get there Friday Evening, I know this is a little bit late but we have worked out some other last min. changes. We would understand if it is too late, about the locks and other things that has to be planned in Advance.
Jim & Sandy (Pandy Girl)

Mike · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:11 am Post subject:

jim and sandy!
never too late to go cruisin' Very Happy

Brenda and i won't be able to leave the launch area at lone branch till friday about 5-5:30 p.m.. i have an employee on vacation. check out this thread to get some info and i will check back this evening if you need more stuff Thumbs Up

c u later
mike

Byrdman · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject:

Jim and Sandy: Ditto what Mike said. I sent you an email with my cell phone and personal email. Get in touch and I can/will talk you thru as much as possbile, and send directions also.

Byrdman.

Mike · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject:

pandy girl!
what is your plan? Very Happy

will be great for ya'll to join us Cool

byrdman will be in the area gettin' ready for a cruise to nashville wed. or thursday, depending on road fatigue, and if you need more info, Smile

give one of us a call Thumbs Up

my cell is 218-9428...as byrdman will atest to, it might be a conversation on the run Laughing

c u later
mike

Pandy Girl · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:50 pm Post subject: Our Plans

Mike,
Our plans is getting there Friday afternoon about 4:00 to 5:00 it is about 425 miles to drive from here. We are going to stay with you all till Tuseday evening. I will give you a call tomorrow to get directions and other info.
Oh what is the area code up there ?
Jim & Sandy

Jeff Brigner · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:04 pm Post subject: Nice wind

On my way in the morning. I see we have rain and nice 20 mph winds predicted for launch time.

Byrdman · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:00 am Post subject:

Shhhhhh.... just listened to Mr./Mrs NOAA.... Wind up to 25mph...but they do not look as bad if you put them in knots....

See Yall Soon... checkiing off the net in an hour or two to head to the River!!!

Byrdman · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:00 pm Post subject:

Pandy Girl/Jim & Sandy:

Here are directions to the ramp area from NC. See Ya soon.

Stay on I-40 west to Mount Juliet, TN from NC area.
EXIT 226 (pick the ramp headed north) to Mt. Juliet TN

Travel North on Mt. Juliet Road North 4.2 miles to Hwy 70. Turn Right onto Hwy 70 and go about 7/10th miles, and there is a KANGAROO GAS STATION & STORE on the right hand side of the road. Get boat fuel here.

Proceed right out of Kangaroo about 5/10th miles and turn LEFT onto Benders Ferry Road. This intersection has a CITCO gas station on the left side of Hwy 70 and a Baptist Church cross the street from the CITCO.
HWY 70 & BENDERS FERRY GPS: N 36.13.906 W 086.29.464

Now, from Hwy 70 on Benders Ferry, go 3.7 miles (slow down at 3.6..) and the entrance to the Lone Branch ramp area is on your left. Ramps are down and to the left.
GPS COORDINATES OF RAMP AREA: N 36.16.986 W 086.30.143

Good ramps. Clean swing areas for launching. We have left our tow vehicles here at this ramp on other cruises for a week at a time and to date, not the 1st bit of trouble…

Byrdman · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:44 pm Post subject:

GONE TO THE RIVER!!!!! YEEEEEHAAAAA!!!!

LOOKS LIKE A GREAT TIME WITH A SMALL CROWD ON THE RIVER. AFTER SOME DROPS AND ADDS, LOOKS TO BE 7 BOATS.

Arkansas, Alabama, North Carolina, and Tennessee represented.

Should be a great trip....and yall at the screens now....pray for safe travels and better weather. Have some winds...but hail and lightening are not fun things this time of year.

Back on line about a week from now.

Byrdman... CoolSmile

C-Brat Gatherings Hug

Wish Yall Were Here!!!

thataway · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:53 pm Post subject:

Sorry we are missing out--we have house guests for Thrusday thru Monday, other wise we would be there!

Pandy Girl · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:16 pm Post subject: Trip,

Thanks for the info.
I thank we got everthing we need to get there, See yall Friday evening.
Jim

Byrdman · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 12:08 pm Post subject:

AWESOME TRIP....GREAT FOLKS FROM THE C-BRATS!!!

It was truly great to meet so many new folks. The 7 brats and their boats had a blast. We were treated to a "False Fall Foliage Cruise" due to a heavy freeze that colored many of the hardwood trees lining the cliffs and hills that the Cumberland winds thru. Nothing like the true bright fall colors....but should produce some interesting photos....and for sure spurred interest in a true fall Foliage cruise. Dates to be announced soon after family and football schedules are hashed out.

Pics to follow.

Byrdman