Be Excellent To Another - Spring 2003 Event

[kc0000]

You have probably seen my previous note regarding a gathering on Lake Mohave to raise money for charity, as well as bring together the online communities for a day of kid/dog friendly fun.

OK, I am working on the name and the website, give me a few days....

DATE: Â*Saturday May 3rd, 2003

LOCATION: Â* We have three options..... all on Lake Mohave.

Option 1 - Owl Point Cove (known as LVHB Beach)
Owl Point Cove, 6 miles North of Cottonwood Cove launch.
http://www.boatbays.com/photos6.htm
-- There is a porta-potty there
-- There is lots of room to roam
-- A few very "sandy" beaches
-- A "sandbar" for the adults
-- Great wind protection
-- "should" not be crowded
-- Cottonwood launch is a ways from Laughlin
-- Added benefit of afternoon run up to Hoover Dam

Option 2 - South Haystack
http://www.boatbays.com/photos7.htm
So. Haystack, 11 miles North of Katherines
-- No porta-potty
-- There is good room to roam
-- A few rocky beaches
-- Shallow enough to anchor and party
-- Great wind protection
-- "should" not be crowded
-- Katherines launch is close to Laughlin

Option 3 - Katherines
http://www.boatbays.com/photos8.htm
One of the coves outside of Katherines
-- Porta-pooty depending upon cove
-- Plenty of sand
-- Wakes from boats passing by
-- Wind protection dependant upon cove
-- "certain" to be crowded
-- Katherines launch is close to Laughlin

The actual event area will be posted within the next two weeks. Â*On the day of the event, we will mark the event spot with balloons, making it easy to spot from a distance.

Please take a moment to "vote" on the location, one vote per boat please.

Thanks, KC

[LV-Advantage]

I like owl point cove. Should be plenty of room for the amount of boats there could be. If you go towards Katherines that's a long haul for anyone coming from willow beach(if anyone launches there)

[B-Rad502]

I would have to vote for Owl Point. I have never been all the way up to the dam. Still working on time off for that weekend, I'm on-duty Friday and Sunday. If I can get coverage, I'm there!!
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[kc0000]

Cottonwood Cove:
Hotel or RV 702-297-1464
Currently they have nine rooms left, they offer a 10% discount to AAA members at check-in. Reference "Be Excellent To Another" on your reservation. Rates are very reasonable since they do not go to summer rates until Memorial Day weekend. Ask for a slip.

Camping is "first come, first serve" through the park service.

Lets plan to cook dinner on Firday night and Saturday night at the hotel or LVHB Beach.....

KC
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[kevnmcd]

What happened to "Oil" Point Cove? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[kc0000]

I discovered this wonderful thing...... "edit"
too funny..... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[BADFISH II]

LVHB beach! But, correct me if I'm wrong, there wasnt' too much room to beach and let the dogs roam?

[kc0000]

with the water so low there is plenty of room to roam! this event will need to be in one of the coves with a beach, not the hillside that we hunkered down in this past summer, hopefully we can find a way to reserve at least one beach....

not certain if the water will come back up or not.... we will figure it out and make the best of it....

I'm hoping that RiverLife can post some "water contaminated" signs the weekend before the event. I will be there late Thursday night. I'll launch Friday, arming the stereo with some really nasty tunes so that I can blast anyone out of the cove, mark some territory with signs and "police line" banner tape. There is allways the torpedo option....

KC

[RiverLife]

Sorry I couldn't find you kc, but it sounds like you had a good time.
I vote for Owl too. I like Cottonwood because it is in the middle, equal distance for those coming from Laughlin and Vegas and a fraction of the crowd.
The other good thing about the beaches in Owl Cove is that even when the water level is high, they have the most sand of all the coves on the lake, so it should be fine. I'll just have to get there early and put some biohazard signs up or something! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif We'll get them, don't worry!

RL

[OutCole'd]

Anyone looking to stay at Cottonwood cove hotel, make your reservations now. I made mine today, and they are down to 7 rooms left.

Thanks again for getting that # RL

[B-Rad502]

How much $$ per night at the Cottonwood place??

[OutCole'd]

I forget, but I think it was like $120.00 with a slip?? I guess I should ask those kind of questions, huh???

[kc0000]

my thursday night is $64 plus $9 for slip.... I think..

[jrgaudettes]

Owl Point cove looks real nice. How far is Hover from there?

[BADFISH II]

we did that run at the regatta, it was about 45 minutes or so if I remember correctly.

[jrgaudettes]

sounds like a nice ride. cant wait......

[kc0000]

DATE: Saturday May 3rd, 2003

There was an out-house there this weekend, at Owl(oil) Point Cove, it looked perm.

Hoover is mile marker 63, Willow is mile marker 52, Owl(oil) cove is mile marker 29, Cottonwood is mile marker 22....

I made it from Cottonwood to mile marker 57, and back to Cottonwood on thirty-two gallons of fuel.

Willow does not sell beer....

I'm staying in Cottonwood since I'll be up early that day..... and the previous day...

website is under development...

more later.... KC

[duckbutter]

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it's a beautiful ride up. palm trees waterfalls it's great.

[VegasBD]

Ill bring chips.

[jrgaudettes]

You will have to let me know where all the places to stop and sight see.

[VegasBD]

There are some nice rock formations down there i hear...

[Essex502]

Doesn't matter which location as we'll be towing up from Havasu in any event. If it's on the south side of the big basin (south of Cottonwood) we'd stay at least one night in Laughlin. If it's decided that Owl Point is the place then we'll tow back to Laughlin or Havasu. We'll be there either way!

[kc0000]

Cool! We will almost certainly be using Owl Point Cove for the event on Saturday May 3rd, 2003. In the threads that I have running on the boards, there is not a single mention of anything but Owl Point Cove - I think the pictures say it all!

The informational website will be up this weekend, including photos, maps, the screen names of the people who have responded, their locations, .....

And a big list of stuff we could use!

more later.... KC

[kc0000]

version 0000.0 of the web site is now up, it will get better!

all constructive ideas are welcome!

thanks for your support, KC
www.beexcellenttoanother.com (http://www.beexcellenttoanother.com)

[RiverLife]

Cool KC ! I'm excited. All of my buddies that have places at Cottonwood want to go too, so that's at least 4 more boats!

[kevnmcd]

I will be there with a couple others also!

[kc0000]

we might need to consider valet parking....

[kc0000]

oops.....

lake mead valet parking, inc.

[RiverLife]

Just a thought. I hear that the Eliminator Regatta is planned for the same weekend now! I don't know if that will deter anyone from coming (THOR, BeachBum, KevMcD, etc.)

[kevnmcd]

Doesn't deter me...I am still in! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Rude]

RL, how did you find that out. i just checked the jokers wild promotions site and they don't have their '03 events listed yet. if i had to choose though, i would probably lean towards mojave instead of havasu.

[kc0000]

It is the same weekend, in fact for a moment I wanted to change the weekend for this event since I have an eliminator. Then I thought to myself, who do I know the best and want to hang out with - these people here.

There will always be something going on, for all of us, its called life!!

Looking forward to gearing up this event. Mark your calendars for May 3rd and get your reservations made early. I'll be in Cottonwood Cove from Thursday May 1st through Sunday May 4th. KC

[RiverLife]

COOL!!!!!! Good choice KC! I feel honored that you'd rather hang with the LVHB crew.
FYI rude, I saw it on the Eliminator site under Regattas. Jokers Wild needs to keep up.

[kevnmcd]

RL-What are you doing on the Eliminator site? Looking to switch sides? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif If so, Good Choice! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[RiverLife]

No, when I switch sides, so far Force is going to get my hard earned cash! I like the 26. I was on the Elim. site hoping to see a shot of the 36 Daytona they made to MATCH Shawn Gibson's truck. They were going to debut it at SEMA today and I hear it is awesome.

[duckbutter]

That truck's nuthin compared to my S-10 ha http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif

[THOR]

AHHHHHHHHHHHH,
the Huntington Beach Pier. Not too far from my house.


I think the event in Mojave is the same weekend as the Schiada world Regatta. Where will you be Schi guy, uh Riverlife?

[BADFISH II]

KC, can you place the most up to date info on BoatXchange forum? That thing is getting quite a bit of traffic for whatever reason.

[kc0000]

lm1... where would the info go? KC

[BADFISH II]

Boating news and events! Perfect!

[kc0000]

done!

[CLIMACTIC]

Hey Guys,
Count Havasu Luvr & Ms HL in on this party. I think I will have one more 26' and his Miss's along too. Looks like this is becoming a "HUGE" event. Let me know if you need anything.

[Rude]

kc, the mrs. and said the exact same thing you did about going to the LVHB event instead of the eliminator regatta. you can count us in! if there's any way we can help let us know. and as far as reservations go, last time we just camped along the beach on the boats with D4$ and his family. it was way better than any hotel (except the room service was a bit slow)!! i would imagine we'll be doing the same thing again this year. can't wait.......can't wait........can't wait.......

[RiverLife]

Yep, can't wait either!
Well THOR, it's a tough choice, I mean the Schiada World Regatta is always such a "happening" event............................. ah hell, I guess I'll go with you little people and shoot the shit about what brand of beer has the most alchohol percentage and the HP 'ol so in so's boat has!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
BTW - I thought that was Newport Pier? No, I don't know piers (Dr. Evil)

SchiGuy............ uh, I mean RL http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/stare.gif

[RiverLife]

Nevermind, now that I look at it better, Newport doesn't have those waves. My mistake.

[kc0000]

Everyone, we must have a good idea here! Â*This is cool!

When we started to think about this event, as a concept, I was guessing that eighty boats would show up. Â*As I started posting, asking for ideas and letting people know that I was looking for a cove large enough to hold eighty boats - a few people fell off of their chairs laughing, including myself!

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

Well guess what...... Â* currently we have 66 boats that have expressed interest - way to go people! Â*If I have missed your screen name, or doubled it up, or spelled incorrectly, or counted incorrectly, please correct my stuff... Â* Additionally, I simply walked through the threads on the various boards and collected screen names, not trying to create any animosity amongst the boards. Â*Please provide me with additions and corrections and I'll get the list updated.

Group Name Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Boats
Socal CJ Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
frank Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
H4215 Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
Wayne_Lacher ?
advantageadam 1

LVHB Lakemead1 1
LV-Advantage 1
B-Rad502 Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
kevnmcd Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
nostressex 1
Riverlife Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 5
OutCole'd Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
jrgaudettes 1
duckbutter S10 Blazer
VegasBD Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* ?
rude235 Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
THOR Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
CLIMACTIC 2
blaze379 Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
Beach Bum 1

Az ToddW Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
Mike/Laurie 1
LakeRacer 1

Hotboat DogHouse 1
Charley Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
Havasu Luvr 1
BowTie Rick 1
RiverToysJas 1
got river? Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
disco_charger 1
Laveyman 1
Havasu_Dreamin 1
LivinLarge27Hallet 1
core attitude 1
burning cole 5
Froggystyle 1
missboatnam1 1
MandMVG 1
spectratoad 1
miller19J Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
25Elmn8r Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
CMABadSeed 1
burtandnancy 1
HotHallet Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
XClutchboy725 1
24RODjr Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
beached1 1
RiverDave 1
ACCEPTENCE 1
Rod-64 Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
Riverhound 1
hd&boatrider 2
Desert Rat 1
Lightning Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
bohica Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1
Sandbar Mike 1
roostwear 1
RP Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* 1

RRX Group Therapy 1

[THOR]

Expressed interest? WTF?

I already have my room there at Cottonwood. Riverlife has a golf cart for me since my expedition is so underpowered.

[kc0000]

make me laugh will ya! I got shotgun in that golfcart! KC

[BADFISH II]

Holy COW! Now that's a run! 66 is a ton for this early in the process! It may go well over the 80 you were thinking of KC! Way to go bud!

You can put Dave from LVHB down I'm sure, he'll be up for it! Well, actually maybe not, I might be riding with him or him with me for various reasons you're aware of.

[CLIMACTIC]

OK Guys,
I just got the last room at Cottonwood and the last 26' slip for the weekend of the 03 May 2003. DAMM over 6 months away....I dont know if I can take it http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[kc0000]

lm1....
mooooo..... got milk? hopefully no sheep..... Your right, considering that this information has only been up on LVHB, SoCal, Hotboat.net, and barely on RRX - can you say momentum! We might need to expand the cove, calling the army core of engineers now....

climactic....
a few weeks ago cottonwood had nine rooms available, they said they would extend a aaa discount to everyone upon check-in, just mention the event... I'll be there that Thursday through Sunday. As the date gets closer we will coordinate a dinner/bbq for LVHB...

KC

[BADFISH II]

No sheep here! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

So is the consensus Cottonwood? Should I get my room now? Are people staying in Laughlin too?

[kc0000]

lm1....
dude, where have you been.... Â*Cottonwood is going to be the primary launch point for most people, Owl Point Cove better known as LVHB Beach! Â*Cottonwood is booked!

Another six boats jumped in today, 72 in total!

Â*KC

[Rude]

so who's got the juice with HOTBOAT this time. if there's going to be that many boats coming that would make for some bitchin' pics. speaking of hotboat, does anyone know when last years event is going to make it to print?

[OutCole'd]

I will be staying at Cottonwood. My first time there. I am looking forward to this already.

I it Summer yet, It seems as though Winter will never end.

[kc0000]

I'm really looking forward to this event... it just might be outrageous! KC

[kc0000]

somthing I posted on one of those other boards.....

I'm hesitant to disclose too much because I think that some of the ideas are very original.....

But here we go.

Date: May 3rd, 2003
Location: Owl Point Cove on Lake Mohave

My intent has been to create a gathering/event that can involve the entire family, across the on-line communities. If you follow the posts on the boards it is primarily the guys doing the posting, driving the rig, driving the ride. So I'm asking for ideas that can create "involvement" for the significants and kids. So far the ideas are not exactly flowing in... come on guys, get to it!

But there are a few that are drawing significant attention, such as the goodie bag - keep in mind that it needs to be filled with stuff.... the kind of stuff we all get (SWAG), the kind of stuff that we used to find in boxes of cracker jacks. A few people have offered some very interesting items, you'll just have to experience it for yourself. Intention is for each boat and each child to get a goodie bag. So items for the goodie bag NEED to be kid/dog friendly. The goodie bag will also contain a treasure map..... that opens all kinds of doors for ideas folks!

Interesting, the audience that the event is drawing, mature, afluent, caring, fun loving - there are many individuals/organizations that want to get in front of this audience. The last thing we want is a person with a bull horn. If you have a banner sign for your club/business then we have a place for it in the cove. If you have a table that people can walk up to to collect information then we have a place for it in the cove.... sorry, no calls during dinner and no solicitation on the swim step... well, I could make a few exceptions in that area!

The cove. Owl Point Cove, Lake Mohave, is huge and well protected from wind. Some of the features include a porta-potty, kid/dog friendly sandy beaches, rocky beaches, hills, places to camp, a sandbar for the adult crowd - basically enough roaming space for 80+ baots, excuse me, correction, 100+ boats. The cove is eight miles North of Cottonwood Cove launch, the treasure map will include the "shallow route" to the cove for boats that are concerned about lake conditions. Lake Mohave gives us a flexible and some what central location between Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Havasu and Phoenix. Laughlin offers additional entertainment, good room rates and lots of food options. Additionally, for the flatties they can book in Laughlin and if conditions are too nasty for their taste, they can still get in a good weekend by launching into the river. We also have a connection with the rangers at Cottonwood Cove, hoping that we can post some bio-hazard signs the weekend before the event to ward off any advances by unknowing houseboats.

The treasure map... in itself, there are incredible opportunities. In days of old, it is said that people used maps and "stuff" to record their routes to their hideouts, kind of like modern day sailers mark race courses...(hint, hint) Hand the map to your kids and let them navigate from Cottonwood to Owl Point Cove, there will be enough clues and markers along the way for them to tell you where to turn.

More on the cove..... One excellent idea, is to make available colored helium balloons, so that people can mark their boats while parked in the cove, color indicating the neck of the woods that they come from. That provides everyone with a way to meet people that they could hang with in the future, also, how about a contest with some prizes for the kids that meet other kids, furthest distance between their homes.....

If we can do this, and at the same time create some awareness/thought towards making a difference in another persons life, such as contributing to a charity or as simple as offering a person a compliment - then maybe we are making the world a better place.

Trust me, I'm no tree hugger. I'm in it to meet all of the single gals who are friends of your significants!!!!

I hope that this gives everyone some good information, as you can probably read into what I have written, the ideas are original and create involvement for everyone. Now I need help to create more, and bring these ideas to life.

Over Novemeber and December I want to meet with individuals who have the time and interest to help make this happen, to contribute to the design. Then in January, February, and April, there will be a dinner/meeting each month to finalize the design of the event and take care of tasks/assignments. This is not a money making event, it will only be as good as people are willing to put into it. My role is maintain continuity of the design between the teams of individuals in Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and Phoenix. In each of these areas I'm looking for a person to step up as an "un-official official representative" to help coordinate the meetings, post on the boards like a mad dog to promote the event and answer questions - and take care of lost sheep. After the holidays, say January, we kick things into high gear.

So far I think there are a few items that are attracting people to the event:
- gathering of the on-line communities so we can actually meet
- kid and dog friendly with plenty of space for the adults
- we are organized

Thanks for you support, KC

PS: The hotel in Cottonwood is booked. The website will be update each Sunday night.


www.beexcellenttoanother.com (http://www.beexcellenttoanother.com)

[jrgaudettes]

kc, were ready here, sounds like a great time...If you need any assistance let me know.

[BADFISH II]

when you coming out here KC?

[kc0000]

LakeMead1...

What weekend would be good for you and your schedule? Other than this weekend, November 9th, I'm busy..... A Saturday night or a Sunday morning works for me.

Name the weekend and I'll be in Vegas. KC

[BADFISH II]

Next weekend is fine - you were thinking like a dinner or something right? We'll be putting the final things into boxes to move to our new garage/house, but other than that we should be able to get away for a bit.

Sorry I didn't answer this earlier, I saw it, but got sidetracked.

Let me know

[kc0000]

Lakemead1...
Next weekend is out for me, sister is having a house warming. BTW... you all are invited, the theme is Pimps and Hos - I know that some of you might be offended by the theme so I'll understand if you do not show for the house warming. Send me a pm if you are interested in going - Northridge area.

Anyways....
The event took a very interesting turn today... actually many good turns! As I was explaining the event to some friends, two piped up with comments. One offered some resources for the goodie bag. The other, asked my if I had ever heard of abcdefg magazine, lets just say it is a name we would all recognize, like in a heartbeat. Explains to me that the mag is her friends gig and offers to contact her friend about getting involved with the event..... my jaw hit the ground. If this comes through it could mean major exposure. Then tonight we have an offer from an individual who wants to be a sponser.... hmmmmm.... this could all play very well together, from a promotinal perspective as well as for the people attending the event.

My sisters friends and I have done two major charity events. Kind of underground theme events, one raise $4000 and the other about $5000, we had a cast of maybe twenty people to put on the events. Next weekend all of the friends are going to be volunteered to assist with this event, none of them have boats so we need to find some rides.

More later, KC

[BADFISH II]

I can offer a ride, one way or the other. The Mrs. won't be able to make it, for reasons...

Nonetheless... I would love to hear some more. KC, how about we look at the first weekend in Dec. You come stay with us? We'll be moved into the garage by then, and we'll only be 10 minutes from McCarran. Kick it around bud.

G

[kevnmcd]

I would have a seat for a couple or so. (Do they have big http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif , oops..I mean sure, no problem. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )

[kc0000]

Thanks guys..... I'm certain that there will be people who need rides on the day of the event. Probably people representing charities. KC

[kc0000]

G

Novemebr 30/December 1 would work for me.

I like your idea, and I hope that you got one of my pms either here of boatxchange

KC

[BADFISH II]

I got em, and replied.

[kc0000]

LV-Advantage...
What time will you be available fro breakfast on sunday morning? the crew and I need to know what time to stop the party so we can get a few minutes of rest before required to make an appearance in public.
KC