Camping II (Frogs Revenge)

Post by **DarcShadow** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:37 pm

Saturday would probably be better, more of us campers there.

I'll be selfish though and vote for Friday since there won't be many there I'll get more boat time.

Blizzard_1708 · Post by **Blizzard_1708** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:45 pm

What did you finally decide to name her BO?

Aviconus · Post by **Aviconus** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:46 pm

ill be there friday

Bird · Post by **Bird** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:00 pm

OK, BO, let me know what you want to do... Friday or Saturday? I'll pump up and check out the Manta and bring it out. Is that a JET boat? If so, it may have a tough time with SOME of the folks. Either way, it should work.

BO, give me a call (if you're in the states) at 817.917.0181 so I can put the 'off' time on the calendar tomorrow if possible.

digi · Post by **digi** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:02 pm

is a manta one of those tubes that fly?

Bird · Post by **Bird** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 10:21 pm

Didn't make it to our Lake Day, huh? Yes, it FLIES ... pretty much in control of the boat driver. Here's a hint: don't feed me or BO a bunch of beer before we put you in the air!! Some of the guys tried it out last summer on Joe Pool and nobody left without stories to tell. Linda (the lightest of the bunch) rode it like it was EASY... I think that was due to her hanging on for dear life and hoping not to crash (yes, the water DOES hurt at those speeds).

SF900 has had the most 'air time' to date, but he's not going to be on it for the outing. It takes a lot of balls (or stupidity), upper body strength and trust to fly that sucker. Guess we'll see next week who has all of the above!

Blizzard_1708 · Post by **Blizzard_1708** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 5:25 am

Digi wasnt part of the group last year when you guys did the lake thing. I remember hearing about it, but I was still in Hawaii. Sounds like fun though. Just hope I have the upper body strenght and the nuts to be able to fly!

Meat of Snail · Post by **Meat of Snail** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:53 am

Ooooo, I want to fly... I don't fully understand what it is, but I want to fly it

Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:15 am

Bird or BO, make sure you bring a tow line that is long enough... the longer the better.. And if you have a towing tower (wakeboard style), bring that too

The Manta Ray is basically a tube that has a delta wing shape, and with enough practice (and upper body strength), you can fly it out of the water. To fly it, it requires a bit of speed (35-45mph), meaning that when you fall off it hurts a bit... It requires quite a bit of balance, which makes sense that us moto-riders can do it. It's a heck of a lot of fun!

Here's a picture: http://www.1800trampoline.com/index.asp ... ProdID=705

Post by **dufremle** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:45 am

Wonder why they stopped making it.

Post by **DarcShadow** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:51 am

Did they stop making it, or are they just out of stock?

I know they pulled the plug on the giant round flying tubes as too many people got hurt/killed and several lakes outlawed them. Never heard anything for sure regarding the Manta though.

Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:57 am

I dunno, but it pisses me off whenever the government steps in and tries to keep me from doing something to hurt myself....

And I just realized that we have totally hijacked Terry's 'do not hijack my thread!', thread.

digi · Post by **digi** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:23 pm

Eh. I think the important information got out, and we are STILL on topic...

I want to Manta now.

BTW, where IS Terry?

Post by **DarcShadow** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:41 pm

OK! Lets get back on topic

Stuff to bring. Here's a listing of what every one has posted that they'd bring

Terry
Fire Pitt
BBQ grill
extra picnic bench
briskit for BBQ sandwiches.

Darc Shadow
Cups
Utensils
Music
2 extension cords
Power strip
I'll bring some burgers but we'll need more food

Bliz
Jetski – Maybe
Cookies
Coke
Crown
Wine coolers/Smirnoff

Bird Shooter
Chips
Ice Cream Maker
4 chairs

Aviconus
Sandwich making stuff – bread, meat, cheese, chips, ham, PB&J

Firewa11
2 large tables

Dufremle
Water
Coke/7-up/other soft drinks
2 chairs
Food for grill – hot dogs
Vodka

Bailout
Boat – Saturday

Bird325
Manta Ray – Saturday

Requested
Horse shoes, badmitten, volley ball, other games/etc.
More food to cook on the grill

Post by **dufremle** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:48 pm

I updated what I am bringing.

Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:49 pm

I'll get some game stuff to bring, like horseshoes, etc, and figure out what else we need to get when we come out Thursday night to set up camp. I think the idea is that we're going to come set up camp Thursday night, go home, work Friday, then come out Friday evening and be ready to go without having to set up camp while everyone is already drunk

Blizzard_1708 · Post by **Blizzard_1708** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 4:23 pm

yeah, cause me trying to set up the tent and you already being drunk pissed me off!

Meat of Snail · Post by **Meat of Snail** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:25 am

what is the earliest anyone will be showing up for this camp trip?

also, Terry,
what else is needed for the trip, in the way of food/alchohal/utensiles?

Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:33 am

Terry & Co. (not sure who else) will be going out tomorrow night (Wednesday).

Aviconus · Post by **Aviconus** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:40 am

anyone got n e extra tents? or is this a BYOT (bring your own tent) event?

Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:52 am

More of a BYOT event, but you can pick up some good tents for pretty cheap at Target these days... If we had an extra I'd lend it to you but unfortunately don't have one...

U-Turn · Post by **U-Turn** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:56 am

I'm not much for summertime camping so I probably won't pitch my tent. I do have an awning I bought a few years back - never used it. Rain is forcast, we might be happy to have that.
I'll bring enough stuff to make fahitas one night, chicken & beef OK with everyone? I don't have a grill though.
Need a head count to ensure there's enough - 20 about right?
Found an old "Twister" game...
I'll bring some change for a poker game too. Ya'll bring lots of change please.

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Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:00 am

Oooh, poker sounds good as long as it's not too windy...

Saint · Post by **Saint** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:02 am

Oh crap have not checked the boards in a while. This is tomorrow right, lawl.

Is there anything that is needed? I will gladly cook again. And of course that crazy dog of mine.

digi · Post by **digi** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:03 am

You are cooking that crazy dog of yours???

Wha??????????