Greg, it was super to meet you and share stories and ideas. I'm glad that you like the magnet device! I have pictures I will share, but I haven't unloaded the truck yet. After leaving the show I went to Florence and the Tillamook area and spent time near the ocean. Got home late Monday night and spent all day yesterday at doctors offices. If you would like a bunch of photos sent to you I would be hapy to. I use a service called Pando that allows transfer of large files for free. Where should I send them?
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Dadgummit, Greg. I meant to slip over and peek at your boat and bar today. I was a bit preoccupied, and then had to slip away early. It was good to see you. Great day today.
Greg, thanks for your kind offer. I was very much hoping to join you but this little problem of mine persists. I do not like the constraints it places on me but I have to yield. I do plan, however, to make the event on Saturday. I look forward to seeing you there -- and that boat of yours. Have a great drift!
Greg, thanks for your call today. Coincidentally, Tom Martin and I visited by phone this afternoon. I'll tell Tom of your interest, but with the network here you can do the same. He and his group are uncovering some fascinating stuff, and your interest in Flavell should interest Tom.
The Challenge! To keep on drifting and give up the urge to fish will be impossible so I've out sourced the fishing. My 28 year old son is trying to get that day off work and float with me. He can cast away as we drift and if he hooks into one, we'll relocate the fish down river a few waves.
I should put another coat of varnish on my oars today....nah. I'm going to put my wife in the boat and drag around some woolly buggers at Olalla Lake.
Heck, why I've got your eye could you suggest what diameter and kind of rope to use for a rope seat? When I purchased my boat from it's original owner (ex Dean of Forestry at OSU) the rope seat had been removed in favor of a plywood/plastic seat shown as shown in my boat photos. I used that seat for a year and really disliked it so I replaced it with rope. Thing is, I used about the cheapest rope (no not the yellow plastic stuff) you can purchase at Bi-Mart. It's 1/2", black and butt saggy. It's gotta go! Any suggestions?
Hi Greg
Great to hear from you. I am thrilled to hear about the parade this year. I am not so thrilled that we are not going to be able to make it. We loved the show last year, and thought that that an organized float like the one this year would have made it perfect. I am sure that it will be a big hit and I hope that the tradition will continue so that we may be able to enjoy it sometime in the future. Are you comeing up to Port Townsend this year? I still have all three of my boats. I might put one in that show. Let us know if you are comeing up and have a great time at the McKenzie.
It's weird how stuff works out. My daughter Emily went into the hospital yesterday, three weeks early, and delivered a little boy shortly after 1 am. All went well. I'm wacked out with sleep deprivation and adrenaline. We all should take a pass on this weekend. I'll be in touch.
I like to follow the river flow gauges that I'm planning to drift. Can you tell me what cfs and height is key when doing the Rock Creek to Eagle Creek?
If the Mckenzie is acting anything like Siletz is this week, it's ripping along. Vida gauge?
Hi Greg,
I would love to row in the parade, though at this writing My boat is not ready for the river. I've been working too much lately and haven't been able to spend much time till this week on her. I did manage to get the bottom on yesterday. Tomorrow, I'll turn her over and finish stripping the gunnels and topside in preperation for glass and paint.
If I can get it done in time I definitely be there.
BTW - your rowers bar is really classy, nice job. I was wondering what those little "keys" are where your frames meet the chine log. The reason I ask is that for some reason when I replaced my chine log it fits tight at some frames but not others. I'm left with a weird gap and was thinking about covering it. Yours looks nice an there is no crevice for dirt and crude to lodge. I'll post more pictures of my progress tomorrow.
Hi Greg,
Thanks for the note. So in saying "guides", are people fishing on this "parade" or are these just rowers taking folks on a boat ride?
I don't really plan on fishing, just thought I'd ask. (If I started fishing I'd probably miss the whole show...)
I would love to come "over the hill", regardless of how big it is. Alas, I am stuck in corporate America and up against to large obstacles, I am running out of time, and I am supposed to be traveling for work that weekend. Man I need a new job. Anyway, I am still hoping that I can work something out. We'll see.... :D!
Hi Greg,
I'm doing my best to be there. I think you can count on me for both the boat parade as well as the show.
I'm going tosend you a friend invite. Anyone who can use the word "schtank" so eloquently is all right by me...
;o)
BTW - I understand the drift is about an hour long. Any obstacles or surprises along the way???
After reading others comments on attending the boat show I see a few common threads. We use our boats and our boats look tired. I say good! That's why we drift em, to use them.
I'm more committed to attending the show than I was a day ago. Were all in the same boat ;-) more or less and it's all good.
So again, I'll be there and so will the boat. Goofy varnish job and egg snew. Washed up the steelhead blood last weekend, so it's good to go.
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The Challenge! To keep on drifting and give up the urge to fish will be impossible so I've out sourced the fishing. My 28 year old son is trying to get that day off work and float with me. He can cast away as we drift and if he hooks into one, we'll relocate the fish down river a few waves.
I should put another coat of varnish on my oars today....nah. I'm going to put my wife in the boat and drag around some woolly buggers at Olalla Lake.
Heck, why I've got your eye could you suggest what diameter and kind of rope to use for a rope seat? When I purchased my boat from it's original owner (ex Dean of Forestry at OSU) the rope seat had been removed in favor of a plywood/plastic seat shown as shown in my boat photos. I used that seat for a year and really disliked it so I replaced it with rope. Thing is, I used about the cheapest rope (no not the yellow plastic stuff) you can purchase at Bi-Mart. It's 1/2", black and butt saggy. It's gotta go! Any suggestions?
Great to hear from you. I am thrilled to hear about the parade this year. I am not so thrilled that we are not going to be able to make it. We loved the show last year, and thought that that an organized float like the one this year would have made it perfect. I am sure that it will be a big hit and I hope that the tradition will continue so that we may be able to enjoy it sometime in the future. Are you comeing up to Port Townsend this year? I still have all three of my boats. I might put one in that show. Let us know if you are comeing up and have a great time at the McKenzie.
It's weird how stuff works out. My daughter Emily went into the hospital yesterday, three weeks early, and delivered a little boy shortly after 1 am. All went well. I'm wacked out with sleep deprivation and adrenaline. We all should take a pass on this weekend. I'll be in touch.
Regards,
C
I like to follow the river flow gauges that I'm planning to drift. Can you tell me what cfs and height is key when doing the Rock Creek to Eagle Creek?
If the Mckenzie is acting anything like Siletz is this week, it's ripping along. Vida gauge?
I would love to row in the parade, though at this writing My boat is not ready for the river. I've been working too much lately and haven't been able to spend much time till this week on her. I did manage to get the bottom on yesterday. Tomorrow, I'll turn her over and finish stripping the gunnels and topside in preperation for glass and paint.
If I can get it done in time I definitely be there.
BTW - your rowers bar is really classy, nice job. I was wondering what those little "keys" are where your frames meet the chine log. The reason I ask is that for some reason when I replaced my chine log it fits tight at some frames but not others. I'm left with a weird gap and was thinking about covering it. Yours looks nice an there is no crevice for dirt and crude to lodge. I'll post more pictures of my progress tomorrow.
Brian
Thanks for the note. So in saying "guides", are people fishing on this "parade" or are these just rowers taking folks on a boat ride?
I don't really plan on fishing, just thought I'd ask. (If I started fishing I'd probably miss the whole show...)
Thanks!
TJ
I would love to come "over the hill", regardless of how big it is. Alas, I am stuck in corporate America and up against to large obstacles, I am running out of time, and I am supposed to be traveling for work that weekend. Man I need a new job. Anyway, I am still hoping that I can work something out. We'll see.... :D!
Cheers,
Jesse
I'm doing my best to be there. I think you can count on me for both the boat parade as well as the show.
I'm going tosend you a friend invite. Anyone who can use the word "schtank" so eloquently is all right by me...
;o)
BTW - I understand the drift is about an hour long. Any obstacles or surprises along the way???
TJ
After reading others comments on attending the boat show I see a few common threads. We use our boats and our boats look tired. I say good! That's why we drift em, to use them.
I'm more committed to attending the show than I was a day ago. Were all in the same boat ;-) more or less and it's all good.
So again, I'll be there and so will the boat. Goofy varnish job and egg snew. Washed up the steelhead blood last weekend, so it's good to go.
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