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New England Get Together?

85Predictor

85Predictor

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ME-NH-VT-MA Checkmate Meeting??!!

Looks like there are a growing number of us in this area.
Maybe we could plan something late July early August? (Warmest Temps)
Also need the extra time to finish putting the floor and seats in!!

It would be nice to meet other members outside of this computer!!

Thanks!!
 
As far as I know, there is a new Checkmate dealer (2005) in the Sebago area. Thought it might be a nice idea if we could swing by. But, there are 2 problems: Time & Gas Prices. I wouldn't expect people from MA/VT/NH to drive that distance unless they were already close by. Just another idea.

We also should consider a central meeting place unless someone has a place on the water. (Cookout etc)

Any other ideas???
 
I just had my vacations approved.
Week of July 24th and week of August 14

The Predictor should be in the water around July 15

How do these dates sound??
 
Hey guys also thr is a Checkmate dealer in , Paugus Bay on Lake winnipesaukee. Lots of checks up there on the lake. Maybe we could organize a poker run. Baja has a huge one up thr late in July.
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If you guys get something put together, let me know and I'll put your event on the events calander. :)
 
I have plans on the week of the 24th but august might be good. . I might be bringing the predictor and the sportfire as well. count me in for sure:thumb:
 
I've been reading about some interest in a get-together for us New Englanders. If anyone has an interest maybe we can get an informal get together planned for this summer, If anyone has any ideas for dates or locations let's see if we can put something together. I have a summer place on Lake Ossipee in Freedon, NH but do most of my boating on Winnipesaukee or Lake Sebago in Maine. I prefer Sebago as it is less commercialized and much less boat traffic. Either lake will be great. I am no expert on either but I have been to both numerous times. I'm sure there are others on this board that have more knowledge than I. If anyone has any ideas lets hear them! After clearing the 15" of snow we just got today Ive had enough and I'm getting anxious to get into boating season.
 
I am definately interested. Doing that run on Sebago sounds cool, I would definatley like to do the river section that you were talking about. I am thinking around August would be good. Perhaps you could post the town that the boat launch is at, that way we start mapquesting. Do you think we should go for 1 or 2 days? 2 days would give us some room if one day had bad weather. My parents cottage is 38 miles from the town of Sebago, so I would be up for 2 days, provided I can get those days off.
 
Any day would be fine w/me. I should be able to get any of those days off. The ramp I use is in Standish, ME. It is actually on Northeast Rd. Ext. If you Mapquest it use Northeast Rd. Standish, ME and use the highest number. Mapquest will not give you the exact address at the ramp. Follow the map to the end of the road and you will see the lake. If you go to the sattelite image you can see the ramp and the lake. There are several other ramps on the lake, I will try to get the address of them. I use this ramp because (1) it is closest to me, (2) deep water, easy launch, (3) plenty of parking, (4) $5.00 launch fee on weekends, free on weekdays. 2 days sounds good to me. Worse case scenario, I would be open to have people at my place in Freedom, not a bad lake, smaller, but lots of fun. I'm sure I could throw together an impromptu clam bake! If people could get a couple of days off, an added trip to Winnipesaukee would be enjoyable also. If needed, I can get some info on accomodations for the area, whether it be at Sebago or nearby. I have two fellow employees who own Checkmates who are already in.

Bob
 
Sounds good to me! We should definetely do it. I would be interested in having somebody show me that lake anyway!!

:banana: :cheers
 
SneakyPete said:
How about the 4th and 5th of August at Sebago Lake.
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That sounds great. August would be ideal for me. Ive never been to Sebago so I'de have to follow you guys around if we decide on that. My work schedule is very flexible so I'm definitely in. Still not sure which boat Ide bring though...The predictor's trailer is a POS and Ide be worried about the trip and the Rallysport is a gas hog...oh well still plenty of time to prep/plan.
Are they any campsites on the lake?
 
Im In!

Count me in! :bigthumb: I have been thinking of Sebago all winter never been there. I am tired of NH and the law they support themselves by writing tickets all day long. Plus who needs the speed police. Lets go to Maine I can cruise right up there, I am sure it will be a good time. I have a few friends who would definetly be in on it. :banana:
 
cvx16cvx said:
Count me in! :bigthumb: I have been thinking of Sebago all winter never been there. I am tired of NH and the law they support themselves by writing tickets all day long. Plus who needs the speed police. Lets go to Maine I can cruise right up there, I am sure it will be a good time. I have a few friends who would definetly be in on it. :banana:
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Is that rattlebox I/O enchanter going to be able to keep up with us :confused: :eek: :p
lol J/K cvx, Looking forward to seeing you there:cheers
 
Sounds like we have some interest here! We need some dates so people can plan. I'm open for any dates but the lakes are at their best last 2 wks July/1st 2 wks of August. Do we want a weekend or a weekday? Doesn't matter either way to me. There are campgrounds on the lake. Sebago State Park is one I know of, I know of a few people who have stayed there (with boats, they have moorings) who state its a good place for the campers.
 
I was thinking August 4th and 5th, the first weekend in August. I don't care if its a weekend or not, although I would prbobably have an easier time getting non weekends off, I am not sure about everyone else.
 
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