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Permalink Reply by Mike Baker on April 1, 2012 at 2:14pm

Can't wait.

I am trying to get my 17x54 'fat butt' done for the show. (17x54 with a wider transom).

Mike

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Permalink Reply by David Jensen on April 1, 2012 at 3:41pm

I am floating in, and floating out.  The weather will be better than the last two weeks on the McKenzie - guaranteed.

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Wilson on April 2, 2012 at 12:24am

Rick, any links and other info regarding state of Oregon invasive species stamps? Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on April 2, 2012 at 5:57am

Good question. As a Washington resident that has never had to deal with the stamps I forgot about it. So I will research and post a link. Thanks for the impetus and reminder.

Rick Newman

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on April 2, 2012 at 6:07am

Link for Oregon Invasive Species Permit.

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/invasive_species/qu...

Just a quick look into "invasive species" really opened my eyes. Not only are there marine invaders there are almost uncounted others just in Oregon.

So everyone should be aware of the rules on the above link. You can order your permit online and get it in the mail. Just need to plan ahead.

Rick Newman

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Permalink Reply by Jayson Hayes on April 2, 2012 at 6:15am

i will be floating in again as well Rick, see ya there!

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on April 2, 2012 at 6:25am

I will be compiling a list of those bringing their boats. So when you confirm your attendance let me know if you will be bringing your driftboat. I am presuming that this years show will be run the same as before. That is you can either bring your boat and display it on the lawn at Eagle Rock Lodge, just plan to show up early so it can be moved.

If you plan to partake of the annual boat parade show up even earlier. The annual McKenzie River Wooden Boat Parade is part of the Wooden Boat Festival on April 28, 2012. Launch your boat at Finn Rock Landing on Quartz Creek Road between 7:30 and 9:30. Greg Hatten will hopefully be wrangling boats and coordinating the launch. Park you car and trailer at Randy's boat shop parking behind the building at 49209 McKenzie Hwy. We will have free shuttle back to Finn Rock Landing will be running from 8:00am to just before the launch at 10:00. The float to Eagle Rock Lodge and the boat show is about one hour so the parade will arrive at the lodge at the scheduled 11:00am start of the event.

At Eagle Rock Lodge the boats will be pulled out of the river and onto the lawns for the day. Eagle Rock Lodge will move your trailer from the Randy's boat shop lot to the lodge lawns for boat pick up after the show. If you prefer you can continue your float after the show. All you have to arrange is your trailer shuttle.

Rick Newman

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Permalink Reply by Darrell Lyons on April 2, 2012 at 7:13am

Rick

I will be in Mexico this year and sorry to miss my favorite event of the year!

See you next year.

Darrell

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on April 2, 2012 at 7:30am

You are going to go to Mexico to spend your money, get sick, wear out your FJ rather than spending time with us? I don't understand!

Rick

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