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68 Suburban · 05-04-2002, 10:22 AM

It is kind of a shame. I remember when this was originally posted last year there was a whole bunch of people saying "I will be there" Then when it comes to crunch time they are all in the woodwork

That is why I refrain from getting wrapped up in the moment when something like this is posted. Some board members went to great effort to put this together for all those guys who said they would go. I wish that post from last year was still around to see who was jumping on the band wagon

I am hoping I can go, but I kind of doubt it. And no, I did not say I would go in last years post

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Baradium · 05-04-2002, 02:18 PM

stuff came up for me... If I can make it I'll be there, but it is extremely iffy right now.

70jimmy4x4 · 05-04-2002, 09:26 PM

Hey ROBBY,

You mentioned Baptist Camp, that is, if my fading memory serves me right, on the Big Piney River isn't it ?
At any rate, count me in, I may be "free-wheeling" it as far as a camp site, as I have Family just a few miles down the round, but cout me in on teh float, and some serious B.S. ing !!
May bring the Jimmy, if not, are newer Dodges allowed !!

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Longhorn Man · 05-04-2002, 09:39 PM

Here's the link to the first post on it.
My boss is going to try to bend the rules to get me my vacation time a couple months early. Then all I'll need is to get the old lady to cough up some of the cash she's been hoarding. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ub...ML/012131.html

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LonghornJeff · 05-11-2002, 10:55 AM

I will be at campsite # 123

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LonghornJeff · 05-23-2002, 06:42 AM

TTT ....me and Lucas going down the river alone??????

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LonghornJeff · 05-25-2002, 04:28 PM

ttt

**68 Stepside** · 05-25-2002, 06:02 PM

I was looking forward to it, but I talked to Jeff today, and he knows why I can't go. Long story....

TJ

woodrow59 · 05-25-2002, 07:46 PM

Newbie here, so i just saw this post. Wish I could go but my better half is having her class reunion in Paducah, Ky. that weekend.

Like some of the others here, I grew up there too (Salem,,,SHS Class of '77). Took my dad's '70 down to Flyin' W (a swimmin' hole down from Cedar Grove) one Sunday afternoon and got it stuck on a sandbar. Some guy pulled me out (don't remember what he drove) As a thanks i asked if he'd like a piece of watermelon we had coolin' in the river (just happenend to be spiked with Everclear) He said that was the best piece of watermelon he ever tasted!!!!!!!

Sorry about the rambling,,,,,but whoever can make this trip should!!!!!! It is one of the most natural streams left. Went flaotin' 2 years ago with the family and had a GREAT time. If ya don't think you can handle a canoe,,,get a tube,,,,they rent them too and thats what my 13 and 11 year olds did,,,,,,they had a great time!!!!

Let me know if y'all need any help (my parents still live in Salem)

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tracy · 05-28-2002, 11:23 AM

I CAN PROBABLY GO. HAVE TO MAKE SURE THE WIFE WILL GO FOR IT. NOT TO TAKE HER BUT I AM GOING ON 2 FLOATS THE 14TH AND THE 18TH UP ON THE MEREMEC. HOPE I CAN MAKE IT.

red71cheyenne · 05-29-2002, 12:21 AM

LIke I said at the beginning, I didn't think Uncle Sam was going to let me go, and I was right. Sure wish I could though. Its been at least 15 years since I was on a float trip. Last one was right where you guys are going to be going though. Its a great place to go and I know you guys will have a great time. Everyone ante up and show if you can. You won't be sorry. Have fun, Jeff.

Longhorn Man · 05-29-2002, 12:21 AM

I'm still trying to scrape the $$ together, and also still trying to get the time off from work.
I can't gurantee anything, and would hate to have a reservation made on my behalf becouse of this. However, I can bring some 4 and 5 man tents and anyone else who shows up like I am (hoping) can bunk up with one another?
Just an idea.

LonghornJeff · 05-29-2002, 06:55 AM

I have a campsite and a canoe reserved......still looking for a front man in the canoe

lukecp · 05-29-2002, 07:53 PM

I'm still gonna be there....but i proably won't canoe. I will show up on Friday night, i might camp out, or i might not, lol. Unless it's raining, im sleeping in my nice big 8' truck bed

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Rays_Dad · 05-29-2002, 09:16 PM

I said I would be there a few months ago and had every intention of going. However; due to some military engagements my departure date from Japan was pushed back a few weeks and my family and I won't get to Oklahoma until late June. Thus not affording me the time to get my family set up and then get to the float trip. Sorry about that but I didn't know this stuff was going to happen.

71Chev · 05-30-2002, 09:54 AM

I can't believe there aren't more people going. If i wasn't 2000 miles away I'd be in. Never been in a canoe, but it sounds like a blast! Olady even thinks so!

Any chance this could be an annual event? I'll be moved to Indiana by this time next year.

68 Suburban · 05-30-2002, 05:51 PM

I don't think it will be an annual event unless there is more response to this years event

71Chev · 05-30-2002, 06:18 PM

Bummer.

So how many are actually going this year??? Not maybes, not i'm tryins.
Just the yes I will be there's ???

stretch · 06-03-2002, 10:43 PM

Damn! I wish I could go...I've had a lot of good times floating that river while I was in school at Rolla...I'm out in Cali now, though, so not gonna happen for me...

06-09-2002, 10:00 AM

I HAVE A BIG FARM IN STEELVILLE MO. I MIGHT SHOW UP IN MY FINE 69 IF ALL GOES WELL . I WONT BE FLOATING JUST TO STOP IN AND MEET ALL U CRAZY TRUCK LOVIN SOB"S

LonghornJeff · 06-19-2002, 12:59 PM

OK here we go...If you plan on going to the float trip E-mail me so we can start making plans to meet.

JEFF

lukecp · 06-25-2002, 02:04 PM

I hate to say it, but i can't make it to the float trip. I was able to get the time off of work, and scrape up the money to go on a 3-week vacation through Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California. I'm near San Francisco right now, and havig a great time. I'm sorry that i can't be there, but this trip i am on was a really good oprotunity.

nroden · 06-26-2002, 12:20 PM

Yellow72Custom was the one I thought for sure was gonna go.
Wish I could go... i'd love to be able to. I will get to work on the truck a little this weekend though.

nroden · 07-29-2002, 09:06 AM

Was this anywhere near Shannondale. I know a bunch of people from around here always go down there once or twice during the summer.

05-04-2002, 10:22 AM	#26
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	It is kind of a shame. I remember when this was originally posted last year there was a whole bunch of people saying "I will be there" Then when it comes to crunch time they are all in the woodwork That is why I refrain from getting wrapped up in the moment when something like this is posted. Some board members went to great effort to put this together for all those guys who said they would go. I wish that post from last year was still around to see who was jumping on the band wagon I am hoping I can go, but I kind of doubt it. And no, I did not say I would go in last years post ------------------ Check out other members trucks 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Suburban (Tows all these cars all over the place) 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Pickup 1968 50th Anniversary C-20 Pickup CST, FOR SALE 1969 SS Camaro Conv't 1960 Lakewood Travel Trailer 1963 Ford Falcon Wagon, On Ebay for $1250 2000 Chevy Malibu (Suppose to be daily driver, but the Burb is) Phoenix, AZ. Click Here for Parts and Venicles I have Available THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR: 67-68 SUBURBAN TRIM. $$$$ Reward for finding the 3rd door trim piece and the small piece that goes on the 1/4 panel right behind the 3rd door. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation. Last edited by 68 Suburban; 05-28-2002 at 01:36 PM.

05-04-2002, 09:26 PM	#28
70jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: indiana Posts: 279	Hey ROBBY, You mentioned Baptist Camp, that is, if my fading memory serves me right, on the Big Piney River isn't it ? At any rate, count me in, I may be "free-wheeling" it as far as a camp site, as I have Family just a few miles down the round, but cout me in on teh float, and some serious B.S. ing !! May bring the Jimmy, if not, are newer Dodges allowed !! See all there ! ------------------ '70 jimmy 4x4 '98 chevy zr2 (the misses' transpo) '65 stang '81 shovelhead contact me: email--showme219@aol.com __________________ '70 jimmy 4x4 '98 chevy zr2 (the misses' transpo) '65 stang '81 shovelhead '99 Dodge Ram 1500

05-11-2002, 10:55 AM	#30
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	I will be at campsite # 123 ------------------ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454 71 EL CAMINO 383 87 BLAZER 350 __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

05-23-2002, 06:42 AM	#31
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	TTT ....me and Lucas going down the river alone?????? ------------------ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454 71 EL CAMINO 383 87 BLAZER 350 __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

05-25-2002, 04:28 PM	#32
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	ttt __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

05-04-2002, 02:18 PM	#27
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	stuff came up for me... If I can make it I'll be there, but it is extremely iffy right now.

05-04-2002, 09:39 PM	#29
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Here's the link to the first post on it. My boss is going to try to bend the rules to get me my vacation time a couple months early. Then all I'll need is to get the old lady to cough up some of the cash she's been hoarding. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ub...ML/012131.html ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio [This message has been edited by longhornmail (edited May 04, 2002).]

05-25-2002, 06:02 PM	#33
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I was looking forward to it, but I talked to Jeff today, and he knows why I can't go. Long story.... TJ __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

05-25-2002, 07:46 PM	#34
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Newbie here, so i just saw this post. Wish I could go but my better half is having her class reunion in Paducah, Ky. that weekend. Like some of the others here, I grew up there too (Salem,,,SHS Class of '77). Took my dad's '70 down to Flyin' W (a swimmin' hole down from Cedar Grove) one Sunday afternoon and got it stuck on a sandbar. Some guy pulled me out (don't remember what he drove) As a thanks i asked if he'd like a piece of watermelon we had coolin' in the river (just happenend to be spiked with Everclear) He said that was the best piece of watermelon he ever tasted!!!!!!! Sorry about the rambling,,,,,but whoever can make this trip should!!!!!! It is one of the most natural streams left. Went flaotin' 2 years ago with the family and had a GREAT time. If ya don't think you can handle a canoe,,,get a tube,,,,they rent them too and thats what my 13 and 11 year olds did,,,,,,they had a great time!!!! Let me know if y'all need any help (my parents still live in Salem) ------------------ 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper Thanks Longhornmail for your website and letting me know what I really have !!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

05-28-2002, 11:23 AM	#35
tracy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: branson, missouri Posts: 166	MIGHT MAKE IT I CAN PROBABLY GO. HAVE TO MAKE SURE THE WIFE WILL GO FOR IT. NOT TO TAKE HER BUT I AM GOING ON 2 FLOATS THE 14TH AND THE 18TH UP ON THE MEREMEC. HOPE I CAN MAKE IT. __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 3/4 TON 4X4...14 bolt full float rear.4.10 gear and 350/350/np205 has a little needs a lot!

05-29-2002, 12:21 AM	#36
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	LIke I said at the beginning, I didn't think Uncle Sam was going to let me go, and I was right. Sure wish I could though. Its been at least 15 years since I was on a float trip. Last one was right where you guys are going to be going though. Its a great place to go and I know you guys will have a great time. Everyone ante up and show if you can. You won't be sorry. Have fun, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

05-29-2002, 06:55 AM	#38
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	I have a campsite and a canoe reserved......still looking for a front man in the canoe __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

05-29-2002, 07:53 PM	#39
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I'm still gonna be there....but i proably won't canoe. I will show up on Friday night, i might camp out, or i might not, lol. Unless it's raining, im sleeping in my nice big 8' truck bed . __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

05-29-2002, 09:16 PM	#40
Rays_Dad PRETTY FLY 4 A WHITE GUY Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Enid Oklahoma US Posts: 134	I said I would be there a few months ago and had every intention of going. However; due to some military engagements my departure date from Japan was pushed back a few weeks and my family and I won't get to Oklahoma until late June. Thus not affording me the time to get my family set up and then get to the float trip. Sorry about that but I didn't know this stuff was going to happen. __________________ Chip <>< Rays_Dad@hotmail.com Enid Oklahoma

05-30-2002, 09:54 AM	#41
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	I can't believe there aren't more people going. If i wasn't 2000 miles away I'd be in. Never been in a canoe, but it sounds like a blast! Olady even thinks so! Any chance this could be an annual event? I'll be moved to Indiana by this time next year. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.



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05-30-2002, 05:51 PM	#42
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I don't think it will be an annual event unless there is more response to this years event

05-30-2002, 06:18 PM	#43
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Bummer. So how many are actually going this year??? Not maybes, not i'm tryins. Just the yes I will be there's ??? __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

06-03-2002, 10:43 PM	#44
stretch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 182	Damn! I wish I could go...I've had a lot of good times floating that river while I was in school at Rolla...I'm out in Cali now, though, so not gonna happen for me... __________________ '71 Custom 10 350/TH350/3.73 Holley 650 Dbl. Pump, Headers, HEI *************************** '76 K10 350/TH350/205/12-bolt(R)/Dana44(F) Primer Gray! *************************** '01 Grand Prix GTP - my 260 HP gas sipper! Victory Red

06-09-2002, 10:00 AM	#45
dandeluxer Guest Posts: n/a	FLOAT TRIP?? MAYBE I HAVE A BIG FARM IN STEELVILLE MO. I MIGHT SHOW UP IN MY FINE 69 IF ALL GOES WELL . I WONT BE FLOATING JUST TO STOP IN AND MEET ALL U CRAZY TRUCK LOVIN SOB"S

06-19-2002, 12:59 PM	#46
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	OK here we go...If you plan on going to the float trip E-mail me so we can start making plans to meet. JEFF __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

06-25-2002, 02:04 PM	#47
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I hate to say it, but i can't make it to the float trip. I was able to get the time off of work, and scrape up the money to go on a 3-week vacation through Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California. I'm near San Francisco right now, and havig a great time. I'm sorry that i can't be there, but this trip i am on was a really good oprotunity. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

06-26-2002, 12:20 PM	#48
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Yellow72Custom was the one I thought for sure was gonna go. Wish I could go... i'd love to be able to. I will get to work on the truck a little this weekend though. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

07-29-2002, 09:06 AM	#49
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Was this anywhere near Shannondale. I know a bunch of people from around here always go down there once or twice during the summer. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

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