Who boats at LOTO

[bajacraig]

It's just about time, 70 this weekend at LOTO.
So who all boats at LOTO and what do you have?

This will be our first year at the lake and are looking forward to meeting people and having a great summer.

[Big E]

We have a condo at the 20 1/2 mile marker right next to shooters (Heron Bay). Went down there last Saturday, beautiful day, kind of windy though. Thought about dropping the boat in the water but I didn't have the guts. Probably will be looking around the 20th or 30th of March to take the boat out. I have a 29 Outlaw. Let me know when you go down there, my wife and I are always looking for people to hang out with. I think old man winter still has a surprise for us before he goes away for the summer. ;) Eric

[bajacraig]

Eric,
Well, the wife is just about to pop.
We will make a trip when the boat comes in on @ March 27
Probably won't be down much till late April.
We are at the 38mm in the Wind Gate condos.
I'll keep in touch.Craig

[Big E]

No problem - wishing the best of health to your future new born and wife. I saw photos of your boat at the factory on this web site, its beautiful. I'll bet your anxious to get it in the water. Did you order it through Big Thunder? I'm hoping for a 33 Outlaw in a couple of years, I need a bigger slip first, they are great boats. What are you going to name them? How about "First Born" for your boat and "LOTO" for your new born. "LOTO" will work for a boy or a girl. Kind of like the name "Alex", it works for both a girl and boy.;)

[bajacraig]

Lets see, She will be the second but second born is not bad.
Alexa is the first one, nice shot on that one. Yes we got it from Big Thunder and we are very anxious. We don't have a name for ether yet. I hear the slip thing and the lift thing. Sucks after the boat you still need 12-15 for all the other crap.

[bottomless pit]

Nancy and I boat at the LOTO. We stay at Big Thunder Marina. 3rd dock far side second from the shore. We started Boating here in the late 70's. also boated LOTO as a Kid with my Parents.

We like staying on the boat. This is our first season sence 1998. We are going down tomorow, and start setting up the dock.
We can't wait. it has been a long time. Nancy Named the boat "Bottomless Pit" :o So I used it here for the username.
Dennis @ Nancy

[bajacraig]

Pit,

Are you going to move to the new Big Thunder marina?

Anyone know where it is or when it opens?

Also, Blake with only 3 people on TBM I think we are going to need LOTS of cards sent to Missouri.:D

[Big E]

Blake - I am very surprised to only see a few replies on this particular thread, considering how many Bajas there are down at LOTO, maybe we do need to get some cards out.;)

[bottomless pit]

We are at the Old one. 7 1/2 MM.
Where is the NEW BTM. Is their another one on the water?
I hope My boat is on my lift this weekend.
I think they Bought St.Charles Mo.Baja Dealership.
Dennis

[bajacraig]

Lou told us that they have a new marina at the Grand Glaze Bridge, It opens the first week of April I think.
We looked but never saw it. I don't know who the old owners were.
Also was told today of a fire at the one on the Hwy. on Tuesday. No one works on Tuesday and no boats were damaged.

[TeamBajaMarine]

WATER TEAM Cards are on the way!

[bajacraig]

Great Blake,
thanks, anything we can do to help spread the word. :D :D :D :D

[missouri]

There is a large group of boaters at OSO who boat at LOTO, I don't remember the names....look at the pictures of LOTO.
I think the Big Thunder crowd is there, but not sure how many Baja's with them.....E is right though, as many Baja's as there are at LOTO there are suprisingly few here.....I will look for the picture I took with my old digital camera....it shows boats leaving the party cove about 6-8 abreast and non stop..the photo is all Baja's but very poor quality......some are behind others but there were 24 together and nothing smaller than a 25' outlaw.....

When I realized this, I couldn't get a zoom lens on the 35 fast enough and missed it....and it wasn't planned it just happened....I dropped a friend off at a resort and talked to two of the boats that happened to be there.

"new marina at the Grand Glaze Bridge"

It must be in the cove to the left as you go under the Grand Gl. Bridge....before topsiders and Robin Nest...perfect location in the no wake zone and thats the only place I can think of there...where the four winn dealer used to be...

[bajacraig]

thanks MO.,

Any idea how to get to it by land?

[Big E]

bajacraig - I would think you would use the same road as the road you use to get to Dave Mungenast marina. Right before Panera Bread Co. if its where MO says it is. That is the last main road prior to the bridge. This is news to me hearing that Big Thunder has a marina down by the Glaize, that will be convienient, a lot closer than driving up by the Horny Toad.:D

[bajacraig]

Thanks Eric,

We looked on the west side by car with no luck, where you said sounds good. She said something about a post office. Is one around the same place?

[missouri]

I meant to say after Topsiders and before Robins, coming from the main channel, if thats it there used to be a road right across from topsiders entrance...but I haven't paid any attention for a long time...

[okioutlaw]

To get to the new Big Thunder Marina by car you take hwy 54 South about a mile before you get to grandglaize bridge you take left across from Shoney's, don't remember the name of the road but they have a big sign that you cannot miss just follow the road and you will see the Big Thunder sign on the left side. My husband and I bought a 2002 outlaw25 at Big Thunder, hope to meet you all at the LOTO this summer.


TBM/BBOA Member# 369 Linda Collinsville IL.

[bajacraig]

Thanks Oki

[MXBAJA421]

Sunday was the day at loto, i couldn't handle it any longer
we pulled the handles on the lift and dropped it in.
it took a little bit to get it going,but it runs strong.
i can't wait till it warms up a little.
(quick-e-nuff) 29 outlaw 502mag

[Big E]

MXBaja421 - I was going to go down this weekend and pull the levers on the hoist, but looking at the weather channel it looks as though the low on Saturday will be 26 and the high in the mid 40's, cloudy with possible showers. I guess I will wait until the 1st of April.

I see you posted a 29 Outlaw with a single 502mag. I thought I was one of the 2 Outcasts on this board with a 29 and a single (me and JCBoat), I guess there are three of us now! I have a 1999 with a 502mag also. I like your name, thats what I think too.:D

[bajacraig]

The new boat is in:D
The wife and I are thinking we will make a run down to take pictures this week but they are going to induce her on Mon. so...... it may a few weeks before we can get out on the water. Big week for us coming up but this war thing is putting things in perspective :\ not much fun thinking about boats while our boys are fighting for ALL of us.

[MXBAJA421]

Big-E-
I have my neighbor kepping an eye on it for me.
We won't be able to get back down for about two weeks
so that's gonna hurt alittle. I just had my prop repitched
from a 21 to a 23, so when get down to a 1/4 tank i'll
see if that helped. we are down on the 52mm.

(quick-e-nuff) 97 29outlaw 502mag.

[bottomless pit]

Craig:
I saw your boat come in Sunday night. It was alone on the trailor. It was covered with shrink wrap. but the sides of the hull look great.:D :D :D
The guys were going to unload it Monday Morning.
Trust this: (twin 496 mag ho's will burn some serious fuel)...:o
Seams everything comes at once.0]
Pit.

[Big E]

mxbaja421 - Let me know the difference in your prop. I was thinking about messing with mine, but then again my conscience is telling me if its not broke don't fix it. Who did the work on it? I bet you have some real nice and calm water up there. We are at the 20 1/2 mile marker, Heron Bay, right next to Shooters. Eric:)

[MXBAJA421]

Big -E-
I took it to mid-west propeller-(913-782-0213) in olathe ks.
It was about $125.00. to have it repitched.
Before i was running about 61mph. after installing gill exhaust,
i had to that myself,because big thunder would not install the
gill because of the noise level.
I'am hoping to get close to 63mph.
Here in a few weeks maybe get hooked up at captains galley
for some rum runners.

(quick-e-nuff) 502mag.
Chad Bunton

[Big E]

Chad - Sounds good to me, you are going to have to tell me where captains galley is, I don't get down to that part of the lake very much at all. But I fully intend to this summer. 61 sounds pretty fast, I have yet to burry mine to find out what it can do. I had it up to 54 on GPS and still had about 3/4 throttle left, but you don't get much more between 3/4 and full throttle thinking how my old 252 Islander was.

[bajacraig]

Pit,

thanks for the info. I think we are going to make a run down on Wed.

As far as the gas thing, I've been told that, my parents just got a 36' Cobalt late last year with the HOs but I hope I get better mileage than that FAT PIG:D

Boat Test said "1.5 mpg":eek :( :o

[MXBAJA421]

Eric,
It's on the 31mm on the left hand side. can't miss it.
Has far has the 61mph. that's on the speedo, If i see it
on gps i'll guess about 56mph.
Once you get passed the 50mm. in good water you can hammer it.
I know when we go up for the shooters shootout, we only
run about 35 to 40mph.

chad

[Big E]

Chad - 31 mile marker is not too far from me, 10-15 minutes I'm guessing by boat, the wife and I will have to go up there this spring. I am going down this Saturday to put my batteries in charged up and get the cob webs wiped off. A week from this Friday I am taking off of work and going down Thursday, if weather permits I will definately be turning the levers to the lower position on my hoist. I can't wait. I almost went down to drop her in last Saturday, but I am glad I didn't, they are calling for lows in the 19's this Saturday, I'm not so sure one night of freezing temps would do any damage for a unwinterized boat, (the weather people are always wrong about the weather anyway, so I take thier forcasts with a grain of salt) but I'm glad I don't have to worry about it. I'm ready for a Bud Light or maybe even a rum runner at Captains Galley though, I like trying new places that we have not been to.:D

[MXBAJA421]

Eric,
Sounds good, we are going to going to be in stillwater ok.
my daughter races motocross in the 50open glass.
to wrap the spring series. then its lake time.
chad

[skimoriver]

I'm in Missouri but in the St. Louis area. I haven't been to LOTO in about 6 years and then it was in a 21' Wellcraft (might as well been in a canoe) :x I spent most of last summer in the Alton Pool of the Mississippi River and some weekends in the Missouri River. Did take a couple trips up to Mark Twain Lake though.

Any of you guys/gals live near St. Louis and drive to LOTO on weekends? I noticed Oki lives near. Guess I'll have to start doing it too but right now I'm trailering my Outlaw as I don't have a slip.

Sounds like I'm missing out on some fun at LOTO. :smokin

[Big E]

Skimoriver - I'm from St. Louis also and during the summer months the wife and I drive down there just about every weekend. There are places like Berger's Marina next to the dam where you can leave your boat in covered storage on the trailer and when you get down there they will put your boat in the water. This is what we used to do, then we ended up buying a condo with a slip. There are a lot more places than just Berger's, but I mentioned them because I don't think you will find a cheaper place down there. They are at the 1 mile marker and they charge about $50 to $60 a month to keep your boat under one of their sheds. You can even call a day ahead of time and tell them when you will be down and when you drive up your boat will be sitting in the water with the cover on. They are great mechanics also. I still let Bergers work on my boat even though I no longer store my boat there, they are 20 miles by water from me, there are a lot of places closer, but I have yet to find one that does the work Bergers does. Its nice to see other people from St. Louis on here. Eric:D

[skimoriver]

Eric, Bergers sounds like an ideal place for me, assuming I can talk my wife into going down there every weekend. :rolleyes I was paying $60/month near the river and it was even outside storage and I had to use my vehicle to put it in the water, but they did have a nice ramp there I could use for "free" anytime.
I would love to head to the Lake on many weekends. I don't think I would want to trailer it there all of the time so I'll keep something like Bergers in mind. Many thanks.

[Big E]

Joe - talk your wife into going down there? I can't figure that one out. My wife gets mad at me if I have to work late on Fridays in the summer. She wants to leave early every Friday to get down there. She gets mad at me when I have to work on Saturdays in the summer. I think once your wife goes down there a couple of times and you get comfortable, she will want to go down all of the time.:D

[bajacraig]

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[bajacraig]

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[bajacraig]

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[eeasy]

I am also a LOTO boater. '99 33 outlaw, have a condo at Ledges (20.5mm) Looking forward to boating season. Have a baby due any day now and might have to wait til late May or June to get the boat out.

EE

[bottomless pit]

EEasy:
What is the name of your Baja? ;)
Keep our boat at BTM. 7 1/2MM 0]
Dennis

[eeasy]

Dennis,

We call our Baja, More Motivation, name is self explanatory. There is a reason I get up and go to work everyday. We got the boat 2 years ago.

Erik

[Big E]

Eeasy - We are somewhat neighbors, we are right across the cove at Heron Bay. My name is Eric with a C. Are you going down this weekend? I'm taking off work Friday and putting mine in barring rain.:D

[eeasy]

Eric,

Not going this weekend. Expecting first child any day now. I think I might be in a little hot water if I am at the lake playing while she is in labor. Hopefully will be down in early may to clean condo and boat for the season.

Erik

[Atwood1018]

I live in Chicago and I'm thinking of taking a trip down there this summer. I've never been there and I'll be hauling down my camper as well as my boat. Any ideas on the best place to put the camper with easy access to the lake?

[bajacraig]

I think you can do that in the state park. It has a nice boat ramp and it next to P-Cove.

[missouri]

Campgrounds:

You want to stay around the Hwy. 54 area between 42 (18 mile marker - 31mm) and Y, just search campgrounds and check maps....if you want peace and quiet go down around the Niangua branch(31 mm)......party cove is on the Glaize Arm(19mm), there's a couple of public ramps there and it gets quiet below the party cove entrance.....if you want to be there on a holiday make a reservation now, probly too late already.

www.mostateparks.com/lakeozark/map.htm (http://www.mostateparks.com/lakeozark/map.htm) ...Lake Ozark state park, quiet water, 3 miles to party cove (a must see)....very nice area for camping. If you look at the map, the directions from St. Louis are Hwy 44 to 68/63 to 42...this is the fastest way but the last 75 miles are twisting narrow 2 lane highways(especially 42, 63 ain't to bad), not fun if you have a big camper. Hwy 70 to 54 to 42 is best for big rigs. Pobly the best campsite area on the lake.....

I recommend 13, better water and still close to the things you will want to see....8 and 11 are on the water also. www.odd.net/ozarks/camping/ (http://www.odd.net/ozarks/camping/)

Lake of the Ozarks Campgrounds and RV Services

Select the desired Campground or RV Service located in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.

Gravois Creek Campground
(314) 372-3211
Heavenly Days Resort & Campground
(573) 873-5325
Majestic Oaks Park
(573) 365-1890
Osage Beach KOA
(314) 348-3445
Runnaway II
(800) 468-1655
RV Services:

Smith Boys Service

(800) 594-3148

[Atwood1018]

Thanks for all the info!!!

[MXBAJA421]

this weekend will be our 1st trip up big dicks half way inn,
it's a must see.
i just had my prop repitched from a 21 to a 23 i'am trying ever so hard to hit that magical 65mph. sunny and 85 degress soon.i hope.

(QUICK-E-NUFF) 29OUTLAW
CHAD

[bajacraig]

Can you tell me what MM Big Dicks is on? It must be in a cove, I'm at the 38MM and been to the 60MM and never seen it.

[missouri]

big dicks half way inn
is that a place or a reference? (smile)






thats down around the 50mm isn't it?
found it .....47mm. halfway-inn.com/index.html (http://halfway-inn.com/index.html)

[bajacraig]

Thanks MO.
I've heard it's a great bar, with a new baby on the boat I'll be up on that end of the lake a lot more this year.

[missouri]

I've never been below the 37mm, we were planning on taking a run all the way down during the week as soon as it's warmer....

I should have said above I guess....I have seen the whole lake from 1 to 37, N Shore, Glaize Arm, Niangua.....but never been from 38-77(I think it is 77)

[bajacraig]

Last year was our first year down. The wives Grandmother works at the Red Fox so we spent some time up that way. Went down to the 1 one time, and the shoot out. Now with the bigger boat I think I should get to all of it this year.

[MXBAJA421]

craig,
what's your wife's grandma's name we go to redfox all the time, were are seven cove's down form redfox.


(quick-e-nuff)29outlaw
chad

[bajacraig]

Her name is Joyce

[MXBAJA421]

craig,
joyce is cool she always waits on us, we always get fish
sandwiches, and bud lights, we tiper good.

(quick-e-nuff)
chad

[bajacraig]

I'm on the way to LOTO BUT...... they said the boat is not ready. It seems they found some things that they needed to order from Baja. Oh well, we'll do some fishing.

Pit, I'll be at the marina Sat. I'll try to say "hi".

Craig

[bajacraig]

Where's Big E?

[MXBAJA421]

Craig,
i think we just missed you guys at redfox saturday night?????

(quick-e-nuff)502mag 29 outlaw
chad

[bajacraig]

That should have been us, if you ever see us out feel free to stop us. We will probably be there at some time or other almost every weekend.

[bottomless pit]

Craig:
How is the fuel consumption?:x
I think I saw you rom the Hurricane deck bridge Sunday. about 2:30.|I
...PIT...:D

[MXBAJA421]

Craig,
we just about have the boat ready, i was at b.t.m. saturday
morning getting a prop hub, i seen joe lino's outlaw with the triple 500's. down at the dock's it seemed empty,maybe just becuase it's still early in the year.

(quick-e-nuff) 502mag 29outlaw
chad

[bajacraig]

Pit,
Is that what you call it, "consumption"? I've got 5 hours on her now and have put in $300.00. :eek Everyone is wanting to come down and go for a ride and I'm like, uh..... you got a gas card?

Chad,
I think things will start moving this weekend. I've never been to or seen the "Harbor Hop" but it sounds like it should be a good time.

[bottomless pit]

:D Craig:
They told you "Inlaws Outlawed", Unless Of course, one of them owns a OIL COMPANY, :eek
Just Kidding!!!!
Ive been blown away by Joe's Wet Zone about a dozen times a day. I see him at the Gas Dock regularly. He must be going thru $1000.00 a day.:o
...PIT...:lol

[bajacraig]

I think Big Thunder needs faster gas pumps, maybe they could get 2 or 3 more round trips out of him 0]

That thing is bad but you know triple 500efi $he will $uck$ $ome ga$.

[MXBAJA421]

Craig,
we won't be able to make it this weekend, my daughter is finishing up with spring seriers motocross in the 50cc class.
speaking of gas i have to run out about a 1/4 tank to see if having my prop repitched really helped. then it's time for a
captians galley run for some rum runners.

(quick-e-nuff)502mag 29outlaw
chad

[bajacraig]

50cc that sounds like a lot of fun:D I had a little 50cc when I was 8 years old........... I don't think I would let my daughter within 10' of one, if we ever get together you will see why, she would kill her self0]

Do you have a twin or single 502? Ether way how is your gas mileage?

[MXBAJA421]

Craig,
she start when she was 4 years old, the second race of the year she got banged up alittle,the 50cc pro class is alittle rougher class for a girl. but she loves beating up on the boys.
i had to quit a couple of years ago.
has far has the 29 it only a single 502mag, it runs pretty good
and is easy on gas when your nice to it, but my friends that have twins mop me up pretty good.

(quick-e-nuff)502mag 29 outlaw
chad

[bottomless pit]

MXBA:
You can wax them while they are stopping for for ga$$$.:D
...PIT... 0]

[MXBAJA421]

that's true but i'am only 16 miles ahour slower than the same baja's with twins, so we just try to look good and smile.
last year there was a rootbeer colored 29 with chrome grapics
from oregan that falt screamed,running at w.t.o. 63mph he pulled up next to us then left like i pulled the throttle back.
but life at loto isn't too bad.

(quick-e-nuff)502mag 29 outlaw
chad

[MXBAJA421]

holy cow,
there was some kind of poker run this weekend, starting at the 44mm. there two 46 cats, running about 108mph when they went by, then about 25 other black thunder's.
we were lucky to just get out of way.0]

(quick-e-nuff) 29 outlaw 502mag
chad

[bajacraig]

There was one down at the other end of the lake, I think some just went up to “Big D’s”. We saw them going past our place and decided to go up to take a look. Lots of HP.:b

What’s up with your BMW boy running my Ferrari boy off the road?
>:

[MXBAJA421]

ferrari pppppppphhhhh
just kidding, i guess we just missed you guys up at redfox.
are you guys going to be around there saturday.
we are leaving tonight about 730pm.


(quick-e-nuff) 29 outlaw 502mag
chad

[bajacraig]

We are going down Wed. pm till Mon. pm. Sat. we were talking about playing golf in the am, so the afternoon would be the only time on Sat.

I did see where a lot of Cigs were going to Big Dicks on Thursday at noon. We may run up that way too.

Ferrari 95 pts. Williams 82 pts.
:b

[ckmansell]

Chad,
We are going to finally make it down, new baby and all. We are going down on Thurs., the 3rd, will be down until July 14th, whoo hooo!! Hit me on the Nextel over the weekend and see if we cant hook up.

[MXBAJA421]

curt,
saturday at noon we are going to the (ppc) it's across the channel from ted's trash the yellow mansion about the
53 1/2mm. there's one of our friends that has the yellow
profile catt with purple flames he'll be down saturday.
do you guys think you might be up that far.

(quick-e-nuff) 29outlaw 502mag
chad

[ckmansell]

Craig you started this thread back this Spring.

This will be our first year at the lake and are looking forward to meeting people and having a great summer.

Well now that the summer almost is over, what did ya think?:bigwave

[bottomless pit]

This has without a doubt "The best summer of my life"...
We have made more friends this year than the past 20 years of boating put togather.
Sad note" 40 Outlaw Gary, lift fell apart, Bob gave him another lift, but it is on the 1st dock. It won't fit the narrower dock so I am by myself. Good news I can crank the Chiefs and Rock and Roll. Gary likes country and the RAMS :beathead
...PIT...:party

[bajacraig]

Well let’s see,
I thought the drive would get old with 2 kids but it’s not so bad. (2 hours door to door)

We like the Condo and we have a lot of nice people around with a lot of kids for Alexa to play with.

The boat is holding up well in the bigger water and looks to be a good decision.
(The amount of gas it uses is not what I anticipated.)

The Big Thunder Run and the ShootOut were great.

As for the people that I had hoped to meet, I couldn’t think meeting of nicer people than, yourself, Dennis, Don and Chad.
I would like to think of all of you as friends that we will have some great times with in the future.

Overall I think we made one of the best decisions of our lives, it truly is like a vacation every weekend.

[Seize n Ticket]

Craig,
Well said, my friend! We have been going to the lake for many years and I never get tired of being there. We have met so many people over the years and have had many wonderful moments. Hell that is what gets us through the winter...talking about all the good times at the lake. We will see you guys this weekend for the fun run.:rocker

[BajaDon]

After reading this I wanted to jump in.
I'm new to the Kansas city area and the wife and I are looking at a place at The Lake of The Ozarks.

I think they are telling us we would be at the 9-10 mile mark by water.

See ya next year,
Don:bigsmilebounce

[Seize n Ticket]

Don,
If you make the purchase you will be very close to us. Keep us informed on your decision and good luck. Looking forward to next summer!

[bottomless pit]

Bajadon: I see by your post count you are New here, Allow me to be the First to welcome you to the Board Followed by a Hearty Welcome to the Kansas City Area, What brought you here? Maybe the KC Chiefs. Or the UMKC Kangaroos?
Do you have a Baja Boat?
I have a Baja .38.
Im ...PIT...
:bigwave

[BajaDon]

HI PIT,

Thanks for the welcome.
Sorry I took so long to get back, I'm not a COP so I can't play at work. :rolleyes

I have an 02 29' Outlaw, we traded in a Checkmate 2 years ago and LOVE it.

Don,
Nice name, you must love the sun. See ya at the lake.

Don :bigsmilebounce

[bottomless pit]

Not sure where n KC you live But ocasionally We local Bajaers get togather on friday night in Lees'summit for Pizza and a Brew! If interested Sieze{Don} usually sets things up.
I have to warn you He's a prankster!!!
and Im in trouble for the donut post, in the Gallery..
Outlaw a single or twin? what color? Graphics? :biggrin

[BajaDon]

I saw that photo, that was pretty funny.
After reading a lot of your alls posts, it looks like all of you are fun people.
And after looking at the “Most Viewed” section, it looks like you all know how to have a nice time. 8o

We are living in an apartment in Liberty MO. Until we can find a house.:thumbsdown

Thanks for the invite, I’ll talk to the wife but she thinks I’m crazy for talking with strangers on the internet. I'll work on her.

Later,
BajaDon :bigsmilebounce

[Seize n Ticket]

Bajadon,
We are all Baja enthusiast, so she should not worry. I will let the cop remark slide; since you're new to the group...sounds like you will fit in just fine. Tell the wife to live a little and come on out one evening for dinner and a brew :cheers Look forward to meeting you guys.

[missouri]

Be careful what you say to Seize Bajadon, he don't cut anyone a break....when he's not on the computer that is! This is one of his recent perps!!! :biggrin

http://home.ripway.com/2003-11/39363/winston4.jpg

He Seized the chopper after writing the ticket

[Seize n Ticket]

Missouri,
Where is the love...LOL I actually have this hanging up at work along with a bunch of others.

[ckmansell]

We local Bajaers get together on friday night in Lees'summit for Pizza and a Brew!

Ummmmm.....I see how you guys are.:winkgreen

Don't recall any invites thrown my way.:rolleyes

[bajacraig]

Hey Don set it up. He told us you had to work.:o

Naaa, we would like to set some LS dinner thing a few time a month that could be cool.

[missouri]

LOL... I've had that for a couple of years, can't remember where I seen it but I thought it was funny...
At least it wasn't a donut joke...lol....0]

[Seize n Ticket]

Missouri,
You should see my wall of shame here at work pretty funny stuff as long as you have a sense of humor.

Curt,
The dinner thing on Friday's is a good time and I have wanted to ask you guys to meet us each time; however, we want to eat that night at a decent hour...not 9:00 0r 10:00PM. I guess we all know how much of a slow poke you are :rolleyes I will check the schedule for this Friday. Also, I was not able to attend last Friday due to the search warrant / Methamphetamine lab / infant death...I could go on.

[bottomless pit]

I wonder what bajadon does for his employment?
cycle photo is priceless..0] .

[MXBAJA421]

Don't recall any invites thrown my way.

Wait, I just checked again, and no invites.

Curt, I guess were in the same :music (BOAT) :music
bajadon welcome to the board i see your are fitting right in.

[bottomless pit]

I’ll talk to the wife but she thinks I’m crazy for talking with strangers on the INTERNET
Bajadon you and Bajacraig's wife have something in common:
Last summer we were to meet up with several baja board members at Shooters 21, 21 MM LOTO, and Bajacraigs wife told Craig "Its not a good idea to meet people form the web, "they might be Crazy Walkaways ".
I told Craig we were Crazy!:biggrin , for using the docks at shooters.
...PIT... :headspin

[Seize n Ticket]

Chad,
You and Curt are always welcome especially if you're buying. Cheers to all :cheers the more the merrier.

[MXBAJA421]

Ok, I'am in when and where :readthis
I think there's just enough money left after christmas
and my boat repairs:beathead :beathead :beathead

[bajacraig]

The Bradley's are in just let us know.

:cheers

[Seize n Ticket]

LOTO Boaters,

Dinner & Drinks
Place: El Maguey's
Date: December 19th
Time: 1830 / 1900 hours
El Maguey's 547 SE Melody Lane in Lee's Summit.

Let's get together and remember some of the fun from this past summer, have a happy holiday’s drink and also an early celebration for the Chiefs beating the Vikings. First one there get a large table or tables and a ice cold picture of refreshing adult beverage. :cheers

[MXBAJA421]

My crew will be there- ready for some
:cheers :cheers :cheers :cheers

[bottomless pit]

Time: 1830 / 1900 hours
Don: It's a good thing that I have 10 fingers and 10 toes
total 20, Or I'd had no idea when to show!
Just to make sure, maybe we should have "Called In Sick" grade this translation: For us non LSPD. :x

6:30 to 7:00 PM.CST is this correct.
PIT8)

[bajacraig]

count us in. :cheers

[ckmansell]

Pit you are correct.

Just got off the phone w/ Grandma. She is going to take the girls, so we are in too..:dancinbanana

[Seize n Ticket]

Now we are just waiting on Chad...where are you Chad?

Bajadon...tell the wife this would be a good time to meet your fellow TBM brothers and sisters. It's not like we bite we'll even keep a leash on Pit.:hehehmm

[bottomless pit]

:thatsfunny Quote :hehehmm
Very Funny Don! :biggrin

[bajacraig]

on page 5, Chad said he was in. :cheers

[MXBAJA421]

The family's in should be there by 645pm.
:cheers :cheers :cheers :cheers

[Seize n Ticket]

Pit,
Glad you have a sense of humor like mine.:biggrin

I am thrilled to hear we are all able to make the outing, if we could only talk Bajadon into coming out to meet the crew...or should I say his wife. Come on out Don and meet the group, I am confident you guys will enjoy yourselves.:party

Any other LOTO/ TBM people care to come join the fun? Any TBM card carrying member gets a brew on me...must have TBM card with you at time of redemption. How about that Blake? I will get a picture to post on here with all of us holding our cards. :tiphat

[BajaDon]

Thanks for the offer, that's very nice. We can't make it this time and it doesn't have anything to do with the wife. We will be going back to Iowa for an early Christmas. :x

Again, thank you very much. It's great to see that Kansas City has such nice people to welcome strangers to the area like this.

We hope you all have a nice time and if I don't get back with you till after Christmas, God bless you and marry Christmas.

BajaDon:bigsmilebounce

[Seize n Ticket]

Thanks Don, have a safe trip and Happy Holidays to you and your family!

[bottomless pit]

Sieze: Did you tell "Off Duty Weapon" ? Havn't seen him on here. :rollin 8o

[MXBAJA421]

I could go by and pick him up, he's only two blocks ways.
:rocker

[Seize n Ticket]

Pit & Chad,
Yes, the invite was extended to them. Hopefully, they will show up and enjoy the evening with us.

[Makesmehappy]

We are at the 5 mile marker on the Little Niangua. Weve been there for 6 years now, but I came here for vacation every year since 1978 with my parents.

[bajacraig]

Thanks Guys and Gals, we had a lot of fun :cheers

Let's do that again. :rocker

[bottomless pit]

:party :p arty:party
Wow , Ill post a few photos for the rest of America to see.
PIT
:guns

[Seize n Ticket]

We also had a good time that evening...not so good the next morning...can you say headache!

[Wana Go Faster]

I dont :mecry but my wife and I really want to in the summer of 04:bigsmilebounce where can I get the most info on lodging,with the best docking facilities( preferably covered and wind protected).
Eric & connie " Wana Go Faster"
2003 25 Outlaw 496HO

[bajacraig]

I think it's funlake.com that has a lot of information on LOTO

[Wana Go Faster]

Craig;
Thanks for the web site it has alot of places, almost too many to choose from and makes it confusing. I think we narrowed it down to lake ozark and osage beach for the ease of driving. Are these places really crowded (boat traffic) or is it nothing to be concerned about due to the size of the lake?

Whats the lake bottom like? sand,muck,rock or all three I cant information on some of my ?'s from that site or others so I thought I would just start asking. How difficult is water to navigate? I do have gps but that doesnt help for whats under the water. Any insight you or others might have would be most helpful and very much appreciated.

Thanks Eric & Connie
2003 25 Outlaw 496HO Wisconsin

[bajacraig]

Some of the other guy's will be of more help.

The water will be 40'-100' deep at Osage Beach.
Have the BIGGEST water on LOTO, but will be the place you will want to stay. Osage Beach is where everything off the water is.
It will have LOT of boats and more BIG boats in this area then in all others.

You don't need GPS but is nice when going back up in some of the big arms for the first time.

[missouri]

Don't even worry about depth....you will seldom be in less than 30' of water, the lake is over 100' ft deep in places. The bottom is mud and rock closer to shore but everyone swims off of their boats since there are no beaches.

It's easy to find your way around the lake, you won't need GPS...there are mile markers and lots of landmarks(houses) to remember which way to go or where you've been....

I would say avoid Lake Ozark, older part of the lake...the strip is in that area and kids have the roads at a stand still at night cruising..hwy HH is in Lake Ozark but a nice area, in fact one of the nicest ...rough water from the dam (1mm) to Horshoe bend (7mm to 14 mm)....then it gets REALLY rough from there to Tantara Lodge (24mm), then it's just rough again to the Lynn Creek Niangua Arm junction (31mm)...

The Party Cove (a must see) is on the, is on the Glaize Arm (3 1/2mm) that runs into the main channel(Osage) at the 19mm...this is the roughest water on the lake on weekends..
this is Osage Beach, I would either stay here on the Hwy. Y area, Camdenton is OK too but 13 miles from most of the night life and shopping! Sunrise Beach(or the North side of the lake in general) is cool too....

Unless you stay at Tantara or Four Seasons, the resorts are mainly cottages and cabins...clean but not real fancy..depends on what you want to do...smoother water and family go to the Camdenton Lynn Creek area...Party, then it's definetly Osage Beach...

At LOTO, if you turn left off the road to your accomodations for instance, you will be on the 36mm...if you went right you'd be on the 6mm....the lake curves around if you look on a map... so be sure to check the MM on the lake...and be sure to ask about the docks...a lot of them still have very old docks....

If you stay at a resort in Osage Beach..Kalfran, Robins, are right in the center of everything....Mallard Point on the 7mm is nice but the slips are not cove protected if I remember right....this is a must, I have seen boats coming out of the top of slips the water is so choppy on the channel...it will tear the hell out of your boat....most places are in coves though....

anything else..just ask...before you decide on a place one of us will know something about it...

[Wana Go Faster]

Thanks for the great information missouri it was very helpful in narrowing down the location and eased my mind about navigating the water so I think I'll let my wife decide.If I do think of anything else I will ask if you don't mind.
Thank's again.