Are NW'rs allowed down there (Parker)???

« **on:** January 01, 2009, 04:58:27 PM »

A bunch of the NW gang are starting to kick around a road trip/caravan to the strip for next October. Iff'n we can pull it off, you guys interested in hooking up???

It's a bitch of a drive from up here but if you guys could share some of your secrets for where to stay/launch, we all would really appreciate it.................john

« **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:26:04 PM »

I'm sure everyone from SCJB would love to meet and boat you and others from the great wet north

And there is a good chance that 2Sav will have his boat done by Oct 09.

« **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:30:43 PM »

Quote from: crewchief22 on January 01, 2009, 05:26:04 PM

And there is a good chance that 2Sav will have his boat done by Oct 09.

It started out as just a kick around discussion and in less than an hour folks are jumping on...... Might be over the top cool if we can pull it off. The drive SUCKS but iff'n theres some affordable motels/campgrounds/stripclubs where we can crash out that would help.

Love to finally hook up with you guys. I'll be easy to spot me, I'll be the slowest one of the bunch......

« **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2009, 05:53:46 PM »

Quote from: jrork on January 01, 2009, 05:30:43 PM

It started out as just a kick around discussion and in less than an hour folks are jumping on...... Might be over the top cool if we can pull it off. The drive SUCKS but iff'n theres some affordable motels/campgrounds/stripclubs where we can crash out that would help.

Love to finally hook up with you guys. I'll be easy to spot me, I'll be the slowest one of the bunch......

Just keep the rain with someone up there!

Keep up with the posts on this, would love to be there. I'm at about the half way point.

GT

« **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2009, 06:06:21 PM »

That would be a crazy get together..... And a shitload of boats

I will bring mine if someone wants to pull me along

« **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2009, 08:23:08 AM »

This is gaining some momentum. It's about a 1500 mile one way road trip so that's a drag but the thought of boating in October just seems so cool. I'll definately keep you all in the loop as this gets further along.

Where is the best place to launch, are motels available or is camping the best?

For those running regular gas, are gas stations readily available?

« **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2009, 08:32:07 AM »

John,

Y'all should consider the Bluewater Hotel & Casino for your accommodations, boat ramp, overnight docks, big parking lot, gas is right up the road in town, maybe 1/2 mile? There used to be a place in town that sold 110 fuel as well, not sure if it's still there. Crewchief would know better than anyone I s'pose. I don't know about camping, I'm sure there's a grip of campgrounds.
Keep me posted on this, I'd love to go boating with ya
Skip

« **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2009, 09:10:37 AM »

There is a couple places on the water in the Parker Strip to get fuel if necessary. But if you can handle pulling out to refuel, most major brands are in town (Mobil, Texico, Arco) and Terrible Herbst has race fuel at the pump.

« **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2009, 09:44:39 AM »

I launch from the blue water regardless , $8 to launch.
You can RVit in there parking lot too.
Definatly the nicest place around but the rates might be way out there .
I dont know what they charge in the off season .
During the summer it's $180 I think .
The Best Western is minutes away at half the price and an even deeper discount with AAA.
The also have a pretty good sized parking lot and a great mexican food joint literally in there parking lot .

-beerjet-

« **Reply #9 on:** January 02, 2009, 10:02:15 AM »

You should look in to renting a house on the river or in the keys. I am not sure how much they run these days but a few years ago it wasnt too bad and we would pile alot of people into them

« **Reply #10 on:** January 02, 2009, 10:10:36 AM »

Quote from: jamesgib on January 02, 2009, 10:02:15 AM

You should look in to renting a house on the river or in the keys. I am not sure how much they run these days but a few years ago it wasnt too bad and we would pile alot of people into them

they're about $1200-1500 / week, most of them only charge monthly rates but i think october is the start of thier "winter" rates, something to look into

bluewater would be sweet for them. the place has an indoor water slide and if you got kids, it's cheap, and it's where half of the race pics are at on this site

« **Reply #11 on:** January 02, 2009, 10:10:58 AM »

Parking would be the biggest problem I see with renting a house.

« **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2009, 12:17:48 PM »

way to get everyone motivated jonny, this looks like lots of fun

« **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2009, 12:24:53 PM »

Nice looking hot rod

« **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2009, 05:21:55 PM »

Quote from: crewchief22 on January 06, 2009, 12:24:53 PM

Nice looking hot rod

X2 and welcome to the madness

« **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2009, 06:42:45 PM »

Yah, Austins boat is badass and his new one is gonna be off the hook!!! Now if I could just get him away from the blue oval.........

Welcome to the site Austin. Good bunch here.

« **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2009, 08:13:02 PM »

Quote from: jrork on January 07, 2009, 06:42:45 PM

Yah, Austins boat is badass and his new one is gonna be off the hook!!! Now if I could just get him away from the blue oval.........

Welcome to the site Austin. Good bunch here.

THE BLUE OVAL HUH

Watch it buddy thems is fightin words

« **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2009, 03:28:31 PM »

thanks everyone. and jonny the blue oval is here to stay!

« **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2009, 06:21:26 PM »

are you guys staying dry up there? saw some crazy flooding on the news...

« **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2009, 06:22:03 PM »

Parker Oil sells Sunoco 110 out of the pump. Id be in for an October gathering.

« **Reply #20 on:** January 11, 2009, 09:23:59 AM »

Quote from: Luckie Stiff on January 08, 2009, 06:21:26 PM

are you guys staying dry up there? saw some crazy flooding on the news...

Hi Skip, yah, some of the gang had some minor flooding but knock on wood, doesnt sound too bad. Between the heavy snow and then the hard rain, we've had our fair share of weather this year already.

Wish we could figure out how to send some water your way.

Thanks for the fuel tip Drifter

« **Reply #21 on:** January 11, 2009, 09:27:58 AM »

Quote from: jrork on January 11, 2009, 09:23:59 AM

Wish we could figure out how to send some water your way.

A pipeline to the north end of the Colorado River would be helpful

« **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2009, 11:45:35 AM »

its been wet...well all be the last 2 days hear in portland...now that all the snow is gone! 2 feet in portland! we are not used to that much ever. where is parker?? i like road trips!

« **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2009, 11:51:09 AM »

Quote from: repoman on January 22, 2009, 11:45:35 AM

its been wet...well all be the last 2 days hear in portland...now that all the snow is gone! 2 feet in portland! we are not used to that much ever. where is parker?? i like road trips!

Right below lake havasu

« **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2009, 01:07:39 PM »

that's a fun drive...i used to haul cars from Portland to the southwest every week. i have a few miles under my belt if ya know what i mean...lol...well i would be interested in tagging along...just another nw'er to roll out. maybe i could take my 3 car trailer and stick three boats on it...1 truck 1 trailer not 3 trucks and 3 trailers...just a thought.

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