Oldtown????

[Altered Thoughts]

Camping is good , hope the river calms down. Have fun... Jimmy D.

[blueskyracer]

It is a nice spot. You can camp on Asphalt or Grass and the chamber usually sell burgers or breakfast.

[YankeeRacing]

We had an AOF West Nationals there once. Water was up and rapid at that time too, but it went down in a hurry. Very cold water though. We had such a good time. Seems racing was secondary to the restaurant across the bridge in Washington that had Brent Harnacks boat mounted above the salad bar for a sneeze guard. Then there was the ever important go kart racing. Sure was a fun week end. Even though we had blown a motor in our suburban in Sheridan, WY and was almost late. Luckily the nice folks of SLORA had us unloaded and in the water before we even had the trailer parked. Then we went home via Sand Point and Kalispel on Highway 2. Oh, what an awesome trip. Good luck to all.
Connie Payn

[Redneckerson]

Positive Thinking

What ever happened to positive thinking?

It went away with the Guvment School System and Jawbs.

[pro350hydro]

We had an AOF West Nationals there once. Water was up and rapid at that time too, but it went down in a hurry. Very cold water though. We had such a good time. Seems racing was secondary to the restaurant across the bridge in Washington that had Brent Harnacks boat mounted above the salad bar for a sneeze guard. Then there was the ever important go kart racing. Sure was a fun week end. Even though we had blown a motor in our suburban in Sheridan, WY and was almost late. Luckily the nice folks of SLORA had us unloaded and in the water before we even had the trailer parked. Then we went home via Sand Point and Kalispel on Highway 2. Oh, what an awesome trip. Good luck to all.
Connie Payn

Funny you bring that weekend up. Kevin Martin and I were just talking about that weekend. For those of you who weren't there we raced on the south side of the bridge, and the pilings for the dock were under water. Yes under water, which means the water was 10ft or so higher than it is now. This was also before the concrete barrier wall was installed to the left of the ramp. We re-arranged the schedule because we knew the Payns were on their way and had trouble. We had Brians boat out of the trailer and rigged by the time he had changed his clothes. He really didn't know what to think at first as he didn't know any of us...LOL Those were some good times back then.

[Kevin Martin]

yeah boy!!!!!!!!!! them's the day!!!!

[blueskyracer]

Having read the last couple of posts then the water level must be do able for this weekend

[pro350hydro]

Having read the last couple of posts then the water level must be do able for this weekend

Only if you bring some buses for anchors and lots of fuel for the crash boat as you have to keep it in gear and about 1/4 throttle just to stay in place

Looks like there is talk about racing on the other side of the bridge and pitting from the ramp and under the bridge

[blueskyracer]

Only if you bring some buses for anchors and lots of fuel for the crash boat as you have to keep it in gear and about 1/4 throttle just to stay in place

Looks like there is talk about racing on the other side of the bridge and pitting from the ramp and under the bridge

What did you use in the "good old days" since the water was higher back then for anchors?

I have never really looked at the other side of the bridge. Is it a lot different. No holes??

[Altered Thoughts]

Water level do -do

You guys better take a good look , camping is good. "Positive thinking went away with the guvment school system and jawbs" Now that is funny. Jimmy D.

[YankeeRacing]

What did you use in the "good old days" since the water was higher back then for anchors?

I have never really looked at the other side of the bridge. Is it a lot different. No holes??

We were just tougher back then. lol

Those were really good days. Lots of Easterners coming out for the races, maybe the Westerners were fraid we would beat them up if we didn't race for a little thing like too much water.

Not to hijack the thread, since this is a serious matter, but those of you AOF people West of the Rockies should have a reunion with the AOF East of the Rockies at the Nationals in Pineville over Coumbus Day week end. Nice weather there in October. Would be great catching up. The Original or Eastern AOF has been very active this year with the normal racing from Long Island to Florida to DePue to Pineville. Dan Parker and Bobby Laws are doing a great job as officers for this Section of AOF. A reunion with all you nice people would be so much fun. I miss you all.
Connie

[blueskyracer]

We were just tougher back then. lol


Not to hijack the thread, since this is a serious matter, but those of you AOF people West of the Rockies should have a reunion with the AOF East of the Rockies at the Nationals in Pineville over Coumbus Day week end. Nice weather there in October. Would be great catching up. The Original or Eastern AOF has been very active this year with the normal racing from Long Island to Florida to DePue to Pineville. Dan Parker and Bobby Laws are doing a great job as officers for this Section of AOF. A reunion with all you nice people would be so much fun. I miss you all.
Connie

Please start another thread under AOF

[Kevin Martin]

mike, the other side isnt bad, little smaller course usually, little weird approaching the bridge, and those large cement uprights with the current as swift as it is, but doable. had a good time both sides, the best, is racing on the downriver side of the bridge (the usual side), in a pro boat, and shooting the bridge on the starts, now thats fun!!!

[blueskyracer]

I guess if you lose power better have a good paddle to get around the pilings. We should be leaving about 4 this afternoon.

Should get good GPS reading, like 80MPH one way and 50 MPH the other way. LOL

[pro350hydro]

I guess if you lose power better have a good paddle to get around the pilings. We should be leaving about 4 this afternoon.

Yep, this is a downside to the moving current. If a boat goes dead, your almost always have to black flag it because that boat will end up on the race course eventually.

What did you use in the "good old days" since the water was higher back then for anchors?

Mainly Mercury's ....LOL

No just the usual brake rotors, cement blocks, steel beams. The key is to use a lot of rope, other wise the bouys will pick up the anchors and carry them away till they hit ground again