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Offline backfoot100

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #30 on: June 11, 2013, 02:26:10 PM »
Unfortunately, I can't make it this year. Family reunion in WI next weekend put a damper on my trip plans. Could swing one or the other but not both. My ski partner has also been begging me to come up to his place for years. Wife and I decided to take him up on it. So the good news is that I will get to experience Norris, but not until the end of July. Bad news is that I won't get a chance to see you guys this year. I've been looking forward to it since last year. It was big fun.

You have a safe trip and make sure to post pics. I'll miss you all.
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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #31 on: June 13, 2013, 06:03:39 AM »
in 57 minutes we'll be rolling south!
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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #32 on: June 13, 2013, 06:30:54 AM »
Hate that I'm not going.   >:(

Take lots of pics and have fun.  I promise to be there next year with an American Skier in tow. 
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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #33 on: June 13, 2013, 09:12:44 AM »
On our way in 30 minutes.  A/C in the house went out yesterday and had to wait for the HVAC guy to fix it today.   Replaced fan motor, outside breaker & some other associated pieces / parts.

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #34 on: June 13, 2013, 10:30:31 AM »
Susan & I made it to Chattanoga last nite, spending Thursday with relatives, will resume the trek Friday moring to Shang hi

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #35 on: June 13, 2013, 08:44:57 PM »
Well gents, this will be my first miss  :-[. Just don't have the funds at this time.  So 2 outta 3 ain't too bad.  Have fun on new lake.

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #36 on: June 16, 2013, 09:48:11 PM »
Shanghai Resort; Norris Lake, TN turned-out to be a fantastic location for the 2013 American Skier reunion!! 

We had (5) boats in attendance plus (13) American Skier aficionados.

This lake is big, clean, and afforded flat water for AM skiing.  The accommodations at the Shanghai Resort were VG/E.  This location must be considered for future reunions.

Kevin made the return trip from Norris Lake, TN back to the Chicago area, Paul to Fenton, MI, and Don to Brighton, MI trailering the 88 Advance, without incident today.  We wish our A/S friends remaining at Norris Lake the same fortune on their trips back to home base.

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #37 on: June 17, 2013, 06:24:57 AM »
That is awesome to hear.  Again, very sorry that I couldn't make it this year, but I promise I will be in attendance next year.  Glad to see that the resort and accomodations were to everyone's liking.  It makes it more inviting for people to hear that. 

As always:  Post pictures!!!!  We want to see the Skier's and hear the stories. 
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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #38 on: June 17, 2013, 05:12:09 PM »
FYI: Susan & I made it home Monday with no problems, 12 hours, & a sore butt. No more tire blow-outs. 

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #39 on: June 17, 2013, 07:07:01 PM »
 :D :D
What a beautiful place to have a reunion.  Those of you that missed ought to surely plan ahead for the next reunion..  The lake is huge.  We weren't able to cover a tenth of it.  Crystal clear glass flat slalom/barefoot water every morning.  5 awesome American Skiers and 13 participants.  Definitely look forward to next year and perhaps a group of us can rent one of those houseboats for the weekend.


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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #40 on: June 17, 2013, 08:00:32 PM »
We made it back to Columbus, OH, without incident and Dennis Welter made it back to FL as well  :)  BTW, that man can SKI!!!  A freakin' slalom machine  :)

I cant say enough positive things about the location...   The lake is beautiful, clear & clean.  My boat was docked for 4 days and what little bathtub ring that was on the hull wiped right off (used NuFinish on the gelcoat before we went down - great stuff).  The Shanghai Resort had great food and the Springs Resort did as well (Marina prices of course) & both have good friendly service.  Quite a few very nice marinas / resorts within minutes of each other.  The only downside is the lake is kind of rural - no pools, beaches, malls, amusement parks, or other recreational activities that don't involve boating so the wives / kids may or may not be overly enthusiastic.  This is the busiest part of the lake so the afternoon water was very choppy with converging swells / wakes...  You can find a few coves with decent water to trick, kneeboard, wakeboard, etc, but the a.m. water is TO DIE FOR slalom & footin'!!!  Every morning the entire lake was glassed out...  Fantastic water from sun up till well after 10 when the traffic resumed (Father's Day Weekend and all).  Monday morning was even better, but I was too pooped, sore & exhausted to get up...  ya know... in a GOOD way  ;)

Ron & Dan gave tech sessions in the afternoon on Sat/Sun including shaft log packing replacement & engine/shaft alignment (on my boat - thank you again for the direction) and trailer maintenance along with TONS of great advice throughout the weekend!  Paul and Don took a lot of pictures and Dan has a ton of video - quite a few with me wiping out in dramatic fashion!!  I'm sure they'll post pics or links soon.  Everyone had a great time and the company was fantastic!   See y'all NEXT YEAR!!!

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #41 on: June 18, 2013, 08:11:17 AM »
no problems coming home for us
calculated average speed from start to finish was 68 mph ...........
got home in time to unload eat dinner and mow the lawn b4 the blackhawks game

Aaron will be downloading the pics and vids today if he ever gets out of bed :)

great seeing all of you again

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #42 on: June 18, 2013, 10:17:30 AM »
Dan,  I'm not entirely sure I want to see them...  sure some of my runs are very entertaining   :-[   Thanks again for the instruction and professional boat driving or I may not have gotten up & skied at all   ;D   Give my best to the family!!!

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #43 on: June 19, 2013, 01:45:43 PM »
handful of pictures loaded .............

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Re: 3rd Annual Reunion Attendance
« Reply #44 on: June 21, 2013, 05:46:05 PM »
a dozen or so videos posted on youtube

my "channel" is Midskier

here's a vid link

2013 American Skier Boats Reunion time to slow down :)



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