7th Annual Lake Winnipesaukee Donzi Poker Run

[Dr. Dan]

:spongebob As the official listed Doctor of this Event...and an avid Sponsor...I am pleased to announce the Details & Schedule of Events for this Years Lake Winnie Donzi Poker Run.

Friday July 28th
7:00 pm Cocktails at Patrick's Restaurant :beer:
Route 11 Gilford, New Hampshire

Saturday July 29th
NASWA Beach Docks
10:00 am Drivers Meeting
11:00 am Poker Run

Opening of the Cards after the Run back at the Naswa Docks
with Special Awards :eek!:

6:00pm Hawaiin Cookout and BBQ Contest
Samoset Club House
Route 11 Gilford, New Hampshire
BBQ Grill will be provided, bring your own Food to Grill and Drinks to wet your whistle!:puke:
Swimming In the Pool that Overlooks Lake Winnie
* Bring Your Own Towel Please *
This Year the Theme is Hawaii so Dress Accordingly :spongebob

Sunday
12:00 Noon Relaxing at the Sand Bar (Small Cove)

Notes:
The Samoset has a full facility for cooking, the Food Contest will be Judged on both BBQ and Smoked Meats... so bring your "A" Game... !
Although Samoset is located on the Lake, NO DOCKS WILL BE AVAILABLE!!!
So come by Car,Truck or Ric Shaw...but don't bring the Donzi!:spongebob

Any Questions Contact George Culotta 603-434-8684 or 603-234-6294
and Bonnie Wadsworth 603-566-6227
Email donzinh@comcast.net

Motel Arrangements:

Christmas Island www.christmasresort.com

NASWA www.naswa.com

Please RSVP to the Email Address: donzinh@comcast.net

[sue]

Dan, It sounds like a great time. I will check out the best place for me to stay & make reservations within the next few days. I think I might just get hooked on these Donzi gatherings!
Sue

[fasttrucker]

Sorry Doc.:( I sent in my check to woody for the Jackson Marine all donzi poker run.......Ill try to win the first place prize,as ive taken second+third.:jestera: Why dont you get them to move the date for next year so we/you can run with the Bigger Donzi,s.:smile:

[Dr. Dan]

Sorry Doc.:( I sent in my check to woody for the Jackson Marine all donzi poker run.......Ill try to win the first place prize,as ive taken second+third.:jestera: Why dont you get them to move the date for next year so we/you can run with the Bigger Donzi,s.:smile:

Bill, Jackson is aware that their rescheduled date for their run has generated some attendence issues....but the Jackson Run is not the same kinda run or gathering as our Donzi Registry based Regional Based Club gatherings... anyway.

Jackson is always fun to do...because its close and comparitively inexpensive to participate...but it never has had the response or brought the really true Donzi Enthusiast out ...ever! I wish we could attend...but Winnie is always the last Saturday in July...so it is what it is.

Sue : Winnie is a blast... good people, beautiful Lake...and some incredible homes to view. The Lake has to be respected... it is oriented East to West so if prevailing winds blow too long... the Wider Areas of the Lake "The Broads" can be down right punishing.:spongebob

Ironically...last year Lake George was the rougher of the two Lakes...normally George is easy and calm...but both the DustOff and the Fall Picnic... we had pretty serious wind and/or rain...made for a different experience there for sure.

Both Lakes are great...and are synonymous with the East Coast Donzi Family of Events.... alot of the same people attend both Events.

Hope You and Art can make it! :beer:

Doc :spongebob

[DONZI]

Thanx for the update Doc..
We are booked in at Christmas Island. Look forward to seeing everyone !:wavey:

[LKSD]

Sorry Doc.:( I sent in my check to woody for the Jackson Marine all donzi poker run.......Ill try to win the first place prize,as ive taken second+third.:jestera: Why dont you get them to move the date for next year so we/you can run with the Bigger Donzi,s.:smile:

Thats ok, I will be running Jacksons this year as well.. see ya there.. :) Jamie

[Dr. Dan]

Thats ok, I will be running Jacksons this year as well.. see ya there.. :) Jamie

Jamie sorry to hear you won't make it, but I understand your relationship to Jacksons...

Let's all try to keep the posts to those who are actually attending Lake Winnie... no disrespect to Jacksons Run...but this is the Lake Winnie Thread!

Thanks Good Luck Jamie and Bill....:wavey:

Doc Director of Fun :smash:

[LKSD]

No problem. My intention was not to take over the thread. I really did not think it was that big of a deal. I was not trying to promote the Jackson run in the Winnie thread. I just wanted to respond to Bill's post that I would be there as well after I read his. Sorry if this bothered you. I dont think it was Bill's intention either. Catch you later. Have a great time at Winnie!:smile: Jamie

[Dr. Dan]

:smash: Special Awards will be given out during the Cook Off Portion... we will be awarding the Top Finishers with a Unique Donzi Lake Winnie Edition BBQ Apron. These will be offered only to those who participate with a secret Smoker or BBQ Recipe'... soooo bring your "A" game...

I can vouch for Culotta... he's gonna be very tough to beat... but fear not...there will be multiple awards. But no award for Dry Cereal or Pop Tarts... sorry Brad.

Should be a great time. Extra Points will be given for the Chef who also brings a complimenting Bottle of Wine to sample with their wares?

Less than 60 Days away.... :spongebob

Anonymous Greek Chef :beer:

[smokediver]

I am flying into boston and renting a car . Where is everyone staying ? I wanted to make the 1000 islands run but have calendar conflicts . I have always wanted to visit the northeast so what the heck . Also .... I need a ride ! My guest needs a ride too .... she's smokin' hot.. Dr.Dan you will be proud !!:yes:

[Dr. Dan]

I am flying into boston and renting a car . Where is everyone staying ? I wanted to make the 1000 islands run but have calendar conflicts . I have always wanted to visit the northeast so what the heck . Also .... I need a ride ! My guest needs a ride too .... she's smokin' hot.. Dr.Dan you will be proud !!:yes:

:spongebob John ya scare me when ya talk like that... I have room in my boat...not sure if we are doing it this year yet or not...but last two years each boat did a Theme Costume Dress Up...of course my boat sports all Teal Scrubs...which I provide...and someone always has to play head Nurse...I provide the Stethiscope, last year Ken Lessard was kinda enough to lend me his wife...:p ...he's such a good sport.:biggrin.:

You are welcome in our boat...most stay at Christmas Island... there is always plenty of Festivities...and boats...last year we had over 12 22 Classics...we looked like a Donzi Squadron... it was impressive... except for the Knats that always wanted to run me... its a problem... :bonk:

Fly into Manchester Airport if ya can...unless ya have business at Logan. Alot nicer Airport and less hassle over all. Winnie is about an Hour and a half depending on Traffic ... we can connect and get ya really screwed up before ya arrive.

I normally am up there on Thursday ... might pull another Day if Culotta needs me to...my Cell is 717-512-3656... schedule your Doctors Appointment Early... cuz I book up fast... I am cool like that, don't believe me just ask me?:spongebob

Glad You're Coming Up...

Doc :cool!:

[undertaker]

Undertaker & Crew are booked at Christmas Island coming in Thursday leaving Tuesday AM.... See ya there...:D :D :wavey: :eek:


Undertaker:wavey: :eek:

[smokediver]

Room booked at christmas island ... be there thurs. late afternoon .... :D

[Dr. Dan]

Room booked at christmas island ... be there thurs. late afternoon .... :D

Cool Beans... we might need a hand doing running around..give me a call when ya get to town.. 717-512-3656...:spongebob

Doc Resident In Training :puke:

[smokediver]

Will do !:biggrin:

[Woodsy]

Smoke..

Glad to hear you are coming! Its going to be a GREAT TIME!

Woodsy

[Dr. Dan]

Smoke..
Glad to hear you are coming! Its going to be a GREAT TIME!
Woodsy


:spongebob So am I the only one who thinks someone who literally lives on the Lake, Near party Central (The Naswa) and is by far one of the mainstay personalities of the Lake Winnie Poker Run and his own Infamous Scavenger Hunt....would have a bit more to say than this?

I would have expected more... possibly some pics of the Lake, maybe some glory stories of days gone by... maybe a small commentary of how very cool this Lake is and the deep rooted Donzi Passion of the Winnie Bandits.. which are unfrotunately out wandering somewhere on Terminal Good Behavior! :beer:

I'm patient I'll wait.... :cool:

Doc Instigator of Responsive Reprose :puke:

http://atlanticcoastdonzi.com/gallery/events05_winnie

[smokediver]

Should I have made reservations at the NASWA ?

[Dr. Dan]

Should I have made reservations at the NASWA ?

No... You did good... most people now stay at the Island... Party at the Naswa during the Event... the other Party is always wherever we are... I mean come on... the Party Starts when you arrive...I mean Pleeeeaaassse!:beer:

Doc of Irresponsible Gastrointestinal Methane Emmissions :spongebob

[Tom Davis]

Give Woodsy a break!! :eek!: After all, being the Major of Wears Beach during bike week is a very busy job! :shocking: All your gonna get is one sentence at a time...

Yes the Winni Bandits are in good behavior mode, not quite sure I understand why:confused: We'll have to work on that by the end of July:beer:

[DON N.]

Myself W / Testarosa + Bob Haver / Yellow Fever Are Looking To Make The Event @ Wini , Where Should We Stay ? Should We Worry About Booking Ahead Or Just Drive Out Early Thurs. / Friday ?
( Help Advise : George C. / Tom Davis / Dr. Dan ) .

[RvR]

Janet and I are really looking forward to the gathering.

My first Donzi experience was back in 65 when I use to race endurance water ski races on Wini. 50 mile races could get really interesting if the broads blew up:shocking: . Well in 65 I found someone with a 16 Donzi to pull me, unfortunately he didn’t know the lake or how to drive for ski racing and I didn’t have my best of races, but that Donzi was sweet.

BTW what is a typical route for the Poker run?

[Dr. Dan]

Myself W / Testarosa + Bob Haver / Yellow Fever Are Looking To Make The Event @ Wini , Where Should We Stay ? Should We Worry About Booking Ahead Or Just Drive Out Early Thurs. / Friday ?
( Help Advise : George C. / Tom Davis / Dr. Dan ) .

:bonk: Don...Sorry for the Terminal Delayed response ...I have been out of Town for the last week or so and the Registry was down for at least 3days prior to my departure so...anyway.

Yes...book now at Christmas Island or Naswa...I think Ken Lessard is staying at the Island.

RvR...as to the Typical route... its basically a Tour of the Lake, Alton Bay some private residences and a blast through the Witches...and then back to the Naswa for fun and games. Each year it changes a bit.

Welcome Back! :lookaroun

Doc

[RvR]

: and a blast through the Witches...Doc

You did mean AROUND the Witches right:shocking:

Was out on the lake two weeks ago and man do I hate those new lighted bouys, damn things are little.

[Woodsy]

naaa...

The good doctor was correct... thru the witches! Right thru bouys FL28 and FL71... they are lighted and easy to find... Just don't follow Bverd...

Looking forward to the run! its going to be a great time!

Woodsy

PS: Horse & T-Bone it was good to see you at Braun Bay yesterday!

[Dr. Dan]

:eek!: :bonk: :smash: :cool!: :beer:

OK... So it's like less than 2 Weeks from the "Donzi Party of the Summer"...so lets get an idea of a head count of who is really going for sure....:spongebob

List weather you are just attending, and list the Boat if you're bringing it!

and if you are entering the Cookout Contest... List your specialty...just to get the Taste Buds Ready... should be a really great time like always.

George and Bonnie always put together a 1st Class Event :yes: :smash:

:cool!: Weather is great this time of year...

Looking Forward to seeing everyone...

Doc & Lizard

22 Classic -Slow Boat To No Where!
Greek Shish Ka Bobs (more than likely)
BBQ Bear Burgers

[undertaker]

Ed & Kim
2005 22 classic
I do not think you want to eat any food that I or my wife might try and cook:wink: :wink: :wink: :eek!: :eek!:
Will bring some adult beverages though.....:yes: :yes:


Undertaker

[Digger]

Darcy and I are in, with boat :beer:

[Woodsy]

Princess and I will be there.... of course!

I am thinking Jambalaya for the pot luck. I can't compete with George and Stevo when it comes to smoking meat! But I can make some mean ass cajun!

Can't wait to see everyone!!

Woodsy

[Dr. Dan]

:spongebob Hey ... just to keep some focus on the Hawaii Theme for the Cook Out... remember to bring a Hawaiin Shirt, some Sandals and some comfortable Jams or Shorts... and Ladies.. well you use your imagination... :eek!: I am sure we won't be dissappointed....:wavey:

:bonk: Come prepared to Dazzle us with your Culinary Skills or just stand around and look like you know what you're doing....:spongebob
it works for me... sort of?

:eek!: As for the Run...well make sure your Boat Floats...your Trailer stays together... and you'll be fine!

See Ya there!

Doc :smash:

[Tom Davis]

Kim & I would not miss it for the world!!! The Boat (22 classic) is in the slip right accross the channel from the Naswa!

Are we at Braun Bay for a Friday rafting party like last year???

Looking forward to seeing everybody, less than two weeks to go!

[Dr. Dan]

Kim & I would not miss it for the world!!! The Boat (22 classic) is in the slip right accross the channel from the Naswa!
Are we at Braun Bay for a Friday rafting party like last year???
Looking forward to seeing everybody, less than two weeks to go!

:spongebob The Silver Fox says Bruan Bay is cool with him... so it's a plan...good God I hope this doesn't start to appear like we have an "Agenda"...that would break Bandit Tradition... what would our Parents think?:eek!:


Doc :smash:

[Tom Davis]

KIm & I passed Freedom 2 in tow north bound on route 3 in NH Sunday afternoon! We pulled over after the tolls and talked for awhile. Checked out Digger's new tow vehicle! WOW!

Looking forward to Friday! We're headed up Thursday night to Wolfeboro and are planning to be at Braun Bay on Friday for the first sand bar party of the weekend!

What time? Depends on when everybody gets here and gets on the water...

:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

[Dr. Dan]

KIm & I passed Freedom 2 in tow north bound on route 3 in NH Sunday afternoon! We pulled over after the tolls and talked for awhile. Checked out Digger's new tow vehicle! WOW!
Looking forward to Friday! We're headed up Thursday night to Wolfeboro and are planning to be at Braun Bay on Friday for the first sand bar party of the weekend!
What time? Depends on when everybody gets here and gets on the water...
:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

:smash: Awesome...Hey call my Cell 717-512-3656 leave me a message... I will be at Culotta's Lake House Villa & Vineyard Palace by Thursday 2:00pm or sooner. Can't wait to see a new Tow Rig..any hints? A deisel Del Sol? :eek!:

Doc :spongebob

[boxy]

Ummmm Doc, check this thread ...... :D
http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=45733

[Donzi Di]

Hey Dan....

Are you stopping by our place before heading north?

Let us know.

Diana

[MikeMiller]

I'm gonna miss all of you so much this year!! First time ever to miss the Winni Run! I'll be in Atlantic City hosting a Rinker Owners Rendezvous at Trump Casino. It won't be the same!

Hope you have a great time and please be careful!

[Dr. Dan]

Hey Dan....
Are you stopping by our place before heading north?
Let us know.
Diana

:bonk: Di, If I can escape soon enough ...yes I will stop by...but I am not counting on it...just the way my schedule has been unfolding...

I had actually called Cliff this afternoon and explained the same thing... it would be late at best...at least after 9 pm ..

I will call ya and let ya know my progress...:spongebob

Mike we are gonna dress up Dwight and have him pretend to have a pleasant personality, be modestly attractive...and also have him fake like he has charm...we will dress him up in a Mike Miller Shirt and call it good! :bonk: We'll have him stand around with a Rum & Coke and play Grab Ass (which I am sure he knows how to do)...smokin a cigarette..acting completely self important in his Foster Grants! :wink:

Actually now that I think of it...? Are you two related?
Cya in Fla if not before....

Doc Holiday :wavey:

[sue]

Life has been throwing me a few curve balls & I did not think that there was any way I would be able to come up for the weekend. As of today, I decided that I was coming up anyway. I will be driving up on Thursday & leaving on Monday morning. This is my second donzi gathering & I can hardly wait!!!!!! I will be coming with my best friend "Bo" & I am just now trying to find a place to stay. He is unable to walk to far & has a hard time going up stairs. The Naswa has rooms but they are way up on a hill. As of tonight, I have not been able to find a place to stay. If any one knows the area & knows of a decent place to stay, please let me know. It would be appreciated since I do not know the area. Hopefully I will find a place tomorrow & will get to see everyone at Lake Winnie.

Now, some info! Bo & I both grew up on the water & from the time we both had our first boats (around age 7) we have always had a great time trying to see who was better at handling different boats. We are both in our 50's & we are both still trying to be the best. When I first got my 22' & told Bo that I was having allot of trouble handling the boat, he laughed & gave me a long talk on how a pro would handle it. Of course the pro he was talking about was him. He has never run a 22 except for mine & he ran my boat once for about 10 minutes. Now I know that I am getting better, but I need ALLOT more seat time. Since Bo will never read this, I can tell everyone that he has always run boats better, but I will never admit this to him because it would end all of the fun. The big question is how he will do in the 22'. SO! any one that feels comfortable is more than welcome to let us know how well each of us is doing. Bo & I love the competition & it is all just for fun!

Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sue
suerobertson@optonline.net
914-698-0354

[DonCig]

Sue, you are in good hands.
Bo, you are about to see that you have been moved to second place in boat handling skills, below Sue.
Sue, listen, listen, and listen again. Then do what seems right to you. You will learn how to master the boat, just as you did your first bicycle at one time. Just make sure that you allow one person that you trust to show you what your boat is capable of.
There are a lot of old wise sayings in this business; but my favorite is to never ride with a Captain that is braver than you are.

DonCig

[Dr. Dan]

:eek!: DonCig..... I love that saying...makes alot of sense...wonder if it applies to Airline Pilots too?(Air 22)

:wink: Leaving later this afternoon...heading North East...real North and real East... so if you are still on the Fence... get your butt to Lake Winni....Mario I expect you and Linda to at least make an appearence.:wavey:

Winni is always a great time, phenomenol people and incredible Libations and Eats... I mean what more could you ask for except maybe good weather...I will leave that to someone elses hands.

Safe Travels to everyone... and Miller I will miss you for what that's worth...Boat Drinks in Sota on me.:beer:

Doc of the Bay :spongebob

[sue]

I called Christmas Island early this morning & someone cancelled. So we got a room. We will see everybody tomorrow!!
Sue

[undertaker]

See ya there.....:) :) :)


Undertaker:wink:

[DONZI]

The weather look's great ! George & Bonnie put on a great event !http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/boatandbeach/weekend/USNH0121?from=36hr_topnav_boat

We look forward to seeing everyone. We are Christmas Island also. NOT the Ritz, but the Boat Ramp & Docks onsite make up for it.

To the 1st time visitors to the Lake. Pick up a chart and learn the lake slowly.
Be aware of the no wake zones and 150' rule.:boat:

Ken,Martha,Lindsey & friend,Katrina.

[smokediver]

I land around 4 pm . should be there by 7 ? looking forward to seeing everyone ....