Ronnie, I'm interested, but don't count on it this year. I'll be driving nearly 2500 miles in September to bring Storm Petrel from PA to NM, hopefully with a stop at the Apostles. Another 1500 mile trip is October might be a bit much. I just looked up Texoma; I was hoping it was up in panhandle, maybe just south of Amarillo. Nope.
Maybe next time. Bill Riker M-15 - #184 Storm Petrel -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ronnie Keeler Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 3:02 PM To: Montgomery boats mailing list Subject: M_Boats: (no subject) I have had several positive responses to my suggestion of a Rendevous on Lake Texoma. If you look on the internet at a map of the lake, you will see that there is a group of islands near the center of the lake and a number of coves on the Oklahoma side. The islands have sandy beaches and wooded centers and there are several coves that are popular with cruisers and campers. There are no facilities on these islands so one would have to bring along what was needed. I think it would work to have a weekend overnighter from either GrandPappy Point marina or Eisenhower State park to the islands. Folks who would have to be back at work on Monday could go back on Sunday. Those of us who are retired and would like to stay a bit longer could cruise for a day or two more rafting up each evening in the Islands or one of the nice coves along the shore. I also have a 21 foot pontoon boat (yes, an UGH, powerboat) and have asked my Granddaughter and her husband if they would be interested in towing the pontoon up. We could use it to transport BBQ, provisions, canvas gazeebo, folding chairs and tabels for a big BBQ and potluck on an island beach. It would also be a way to transport a spouse who is "White knuckled" about sailing if there is a breeze. Camping is allowed on the beaches for those who can't fit on the Montys. One possibilty is that we might have to pick up litter to have a clean place to use so, the pontoon might have to be the trash barge going back. Mid to late October is a great time on Texoma. The water is still warm, the days are pleasant with cool nights and it is a dry time of the year. Most of the power boat peasants, jet skiers and other Yahoos will be home watching NFL games and the mosquitos will not be too bad. The water in the East end of the lake is clear and reasonably clean for those who might want to swim. It has been several years since I have been there so I would need to go up in advance and check out the area, select a route and find suitable overnighting places. Setting this up will be a lot of work and it would be nice to have someone to share the planning and logistics. Anyone interested? In participating In co-sponsoring Sharing cooking and KP chores Helping older owners launch and retrieve their boats. October is still several weeks off so we have the time to plan a nice outing. Start thinking about dates and let us know what would be good for you. Ron M17 #14 Griselda _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_fam ily_safety_072008 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
