AOTH XIII - May 16-19, 2013 - Jamestown, KY

[ITTLFLI]

For Awakening Of The Horses (AOTH XIII) and have a few exciting changes this year!

For the theme will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of Thunderboat Row on 188th Street in Miami!

On the evening of Thursday May 16, as the last of the folks arrive, we will have a Show N Shine sponsored by the Donzi Marine Restoration Society in the lower hotel parking lot. The cool part of this is we have joined efforts with the local car clubs to bring some of their hardware as well! Dinner will be served at the Show N Shine. So get your boats cleaned and blinged! Don't let Fishinsucks show us all up! No doubt the LipShip crew/family will be in force!

For dinner on Saturday we are bringing the Texas BBQ back! Be ready to eat and buy some Donzi/Aronow goods at the auction hosted by our very own Donzi comedian FishinSucks.

We will be updating www.mwdonziclub.com shortly with all the 2013 details. This will include the PDF of the agenda and Registration/release form that will need to be mailed by May 1, 2013.

For planning purposes I will recap the agenda in brief with the major events each day.

Thursday-no planned activities until the Show N Shine in the evening.
Friday-Lunch Run to Lees Ford for lunch.
Saturday-Fun Run/Raffle Run, Texas BBQ Dinner, Auction.

Attached is a sneak peak at the event Shirt!

I also attached the PRE-REGISTRATION packet that need to be RETURNED BY MAY 1st in order for us to get a volume count for food and shirts.

Agenda is also attached.

Byron

[osur866]

Count us in, what a great event for those who haven't made the trip, it's an event that I haven't missed since my 1st time, gets better every year, the hardware and people are second to none. Look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.

[roadtrip se]

Count us in, what a great event for those who haven't made the trip, it's an event that I haven't missed since my 1st time, gets better every year, the hardware and people are second to none. Look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.

Never forget some dude walking into my house at Lake Cumberland off the street like he was supposed to be there a couple of years ago...
Turned out to be Steve.

While I won't be involved with the MWDC this year, that just means we'll have more time to relax and enjoy the proceedings. You, Steph,
and the family are always welcome at our place for some fine grill-ables and beverages before AOTH...

[BUIZILLA]

Byron, I should be there Weds afternoon, if you need any help just holler

really looking forward to it

[Ghost]

We'll be there with the Cig. Looking forward to it.

[ITTLFLI]

I updated the first post with the event theme as well as a couple attachments.

[The Hedgehog]

Team Hedgehog will be there!

[roadtrip se]

The shirt looks great! Jill and I will be there this year with the Formula, in the theme of the Aronow brand family!

[tylogans 22]

Byron,
shirt looks awesome, team Yellow Devil will be there. Come on Todd bring the red boat!!

Can't wait to see everyone again.

Gregg

22 Yellow Devil

[roadtrip se]

Byron,
shirt looks awesome, team Yellow Devil will be there. Come on Todd bring the red boat!!

Can't wait to see everyone again.

Gregg

22 Yellow Devil

We'll have the Flowerpot at the Gorge Run on 7/27, and you guys need to make it down Gregg!

The week before AOTH is normally season commissioning time for the SS, and instead of letting her sit on the lift after all of that work, we are going to enjoy the effort over the weekend! She does run 55, so she ain't no slouch, and I'll let you guys get your start, before I put the hammers down! I do think I will pass on leading one of the segments of the fun run though...

[Barry Eller]

I just booked 2 rooms at Jamestown Marina and Resort and 1 boat slip. My wife Denise cannot make it, I'm bringing my friend Dan Nye (p729lws) with me. Dan had a 22 Classic, he now has a 28 Pantera. Dan's wife may come, but that is still up in the air. I'll get my check and paper work sent in asap. YIPPY-KAI-YAY

[roadtrip se]

:doh:

Oh Boy.... what the heck is this....the ultimate Trash Talkin, Sandbagging, Sleeper in a Flower Pot Owning, Fuel Injected Ron Potter sporting, too much money spending , still slow as molassess after spending over 6 figures and still growing, Rat Bastard.....what in the Wide Wide World of Sports ( ...from Blazing Saddles) is going on here. :spongebob:

If ...and its a big if.... I drag my sorry Azz and slow King Cobra Boat out that way....you better unleash the lazy over Revlon Equipped piece of Resin from the confines of whereever the heck you keep that thing.....dust it off, empty the Mulch and Rubber Ducks from where they all hybernate....

To quote George Culotta from the Lake Winnie Crew "....your **** is weak"..... grow a pair and show up there....Mr. Aronow Formula Lady of the Seas? There will be plenty of time to count your money when the Dealing is Done.....(Kenny Rogers....)

Hi Todd....remember me....my name is your sub-conscious mind....:banghead:


Doc of the newer - and mildly healthy Stock HP500EFI - The Bull Hamstah :drive:
Keeper of all things Evil....and random Bench Racing Winter Taunts.....

Priceless... and if I truly do sport this very active sub-conscious mind, then I need to lay off the martinis a little...

[Ed Donnelly]

Got a phone call from Jamestown Marina and Resort
I was concerned about the stairs to the dock..More the dock to the resort..
Seems they have a shuttle to get me to and fro
Won't be bringing a boat so I will have to rely on the charity of others..Ed

[BUIZILLA]

I forgot about those stairs.... :boggled: :bonk:

[roadtrip se]

A sistership photo of the Formula SS... your actual results may vary. Rooster Boy

[Mondolioni]

For Awakening Of The Horses (AOTH XIII) and have a few exciting changes this year!

For the theme will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of Thunderboat Row on 188th Street in Miami!

On the evening of Thursday May 16, as the last of the folks arrive, we will have a Show N Shine sponsored by the Donzi Marine Restoration Society in the lower hotel parking lot. The cool part of this is we have joined efforts with the local car clubs to bring some of their hardware as well! Dinner will be served at the Show N Shine. So get your boats cleaned and blinged! Don't let Fishinsucks show us all up! No doubt the LipShip crew/family will be in force!

For dinner on Saturday we are bringing the Texas BBQ back! Be ready to eat and buy some Donzi/Aronow goods at the auction hosted by our very own Donzi comedian FishinSucks.

We will be updating www.mwdonziclub.com (http://www.mwdonziclub.com) shortly with all the 2013 details. This will include the PDF of the agenda and Registration/release form that will need to be mailed by May 1, 2013.

For planning purposes I will recap the agenda in brief with the major events each day.

Thursday-no planned activities until the Show N Shine in the evening.
Friday-Lunch Run to Lees Ford for lunch.
Saturday-Fun Run/Raffle Run, Texas BBQ Dinner, Auction.

Attached is a sneak peak at the event Shirt!

I also attached the PRE-REGISTRATION packet that need to be RETURNED BY MAY 1st in order for us to get a volume count for food and shirts.

Agenda is also attached.

Byron



Wgat do I have to do to get across the border with my boat?
Any reg or govn't forms and bs to fill out?

Joe

[glashole]

Joe

you are good to go

nothing special needed to cross the border but you should have all your ownerships etc
make sure your insurance knows you will be out of canada

[BUIZILLA]

Byron.... I need your zip code to mail a check, it's NOT shown on the Registration Form.

thanx

[ITTLFLI]

Byron.... I need your zip code to mail a check, it's NOT shown on the Registration Form.

thanx

45242

Sorry about that. I loaded the revised form for those that have yet to get it filled out!:kingme: :cool:

[ITTLFLI]

Thanks for the registrations!!

Reminder that we need them to be mailed one month from today so we can get a good count for shirts, food, etc.....

[Dr. Dan]

:spongebob: Just for fun...can we get a Roster of existing and likely attendees and their type of boats? Makes it fun to see a list of Peeps, their boat, and maybe type of power....

Just Saying... in a season where Winter seems refusing to yeild.... it warms the heart to see who may run in this Event this year...outside of the usual suspects, and Roosters with Formula Freighters.... haha....

Still On the Fence...

Danny :wavey:

[BUIZILLA]

come on, Doc... :wavey:

you know you WANT to :odie:

[osur866]

Steve and Stephanie with 18 will be there, sadly my folks have another commitment and won't be there this year, dad has looked forward to this after the 1st year I brought him, now I just need to get the boat ready.

[glashole]

Wgat do I have to do to get across the border with my boat?
Any reg or govn't forms and bs to fill out?

Joe

Joe

sadly I am unable to attend this event
however

I can assure you if you do decide to make the journey
I personally guarantee you will be running in clean water all weekend

there is alot of talk here but when push come to shove your blackhawk seems to be the one to follow.........

I use to run a canadian flag to make it easy for everyone to know the route and let them race each other for second spot without getting lost

[Brad Lyon]

Getting the paper work together to attend again this year. We will have a open seat for you Ed! Thanks again to those that carried us around last year! Here are the stats Dan.....

Brad
Kyle
Ashton

2006 Yellow Classic 22
496 HO
Imco Shortie

[Ed Donnelly]

The greatest people on this site have names that start with ...B... and have yellow Donzi's

Thank you Barry and Brad for the kind offer of a seat

(My first Donzi was yellow)....LOL......................Ed

[ITTLFLI]

Not too far away..time to get the 22 out and dust it off :)

Remember the May 1 deadline on registrations so we can get a shirt and food count!

Byron
1994 22 Classic-540 bravo/BH

Larry
1973 X-18 Jet

Brandon
Malibu towboat.

[roadtrip se]

Registration in the mail.

Formula 370 SS. 2 x 496 Mag HOs ready to go..

[Barry Eller]

I have cancel my plans to attend. I had to dismiss one of my Service Advisors and will be doing double duty until I get a replacement up to speed. I was really looking forward to being there and for a break from work. I hope everyone has a great time.

[ACE51]

Registration in the mail as of today. I will have to come down Friday after work as I couldn't get off in time. My dad and brother will be there Thursday and running his 29ft Nordic. I will get in late Friday night for Saturday's run with the Donzi. Can't wait!

[Phil S]

Registration in the mail.

Formula 370 SS. 2 x 496 Mag HOs ready to go..

Nothing like another 8 foot wake and 1 mile rooster to contend with...sheesh !:nilly::wink:

Pretty certain there will be no need to "wait up" for Firefly this year...we'll just follow the spray. :yes:

Phil S.

[roadtrip se]

Nothing like another 8 foot wake and 1 mile rooster to contend with...sheesh !:nilly::wink:

Pretty certain there will be no need to "wait up" for Firefly this year...we'll just follow the spray. :yes:

Phil S.

Anything for you, Phil.

Seriously though, and I am sure the MWDC will remind me yet again, this is a small performance boat rally. We intend to use the SS as more of an observation platform and will be going out of our way not to stir it up for you guys... Slow and steady, with maybe a snack or two in the mix...

[seabuddy]

What about "new to the event" folks? Need to bring a Donzi? Anyone just come and enjoy this event without knowing the others?

[Phil S]

Anything for you, Phil.

Seriously though, and I am sure the MWDC will remind me yet again, this is a small performance boat rally. We intend to use the SS as more of an observation platform and will be going out of our way not to stir it up for you guys... Slow and steady, with maybe a snack or two in the mix...

Appreciate that RT...looking forward to seeing ya'll and that Formula in action !

Seabuddy, MWDC hosts a great event, and if you're looking to attend without a boat, register up & throw your thumb out...Firefly will have an extra seat for the boat rides if you'd like.

Kind regards,

Phil S.

[undertaker]

Well its looks like I will be attending this year :wavey: Registration went in the mail today (last minute):biggrin:...Should arrive late Wednesday evening. :shades:


Undertaker:biggrin:



PS I think there might also be a teal 22 classic with a VERY weak motor and outdated outdrive following me :biggrin::biggrin: see everyone in a few weeks.....:wavey:

[BUIZILLA]

oh goody, another slowwwwww teal boat I can keep up with.. :cool!:

[Phil S]

Slow and steady, with maybe a snack or two in the mix... :)

"Platinum" Sea-Tow card-holders are used to that kind of treatment.... :biggrin.:

What fun....

Hoping everyone attending has a safe trip !

Phil S.

[Ed Donnelly]

What about "new to the event" folks? Need to bring a Donzi? Anyone just come and enjoy this event without knowing the others?

This is going to be my first time and no boat
They will make room and time for you...Ed

[seabuddy]

Phil S,

thanks for making it happen for me, but I regret that I have to pass on coming to this event this year.

[ITTLFLI]

:kingme: it's all coming together! Thanks for all the calls and emails! I promise fantastic weather :yes: plenty of good food and lots of friends....oh... And plenty of cool boats:biggrin:

[FISHIN SUCKS]

Byron promises good weather, I promise a good time! Because regardless of the weather, I refuse to have a bad time wherever I go.

Unfortunately, Barbi will not make the trip (again) this year:garfield:. Our daughter is going to prom again and it is the same weekend again (as last year). Sooo, I am not bringing DIDN'T ASK down this year (just feels wierd not havin my Handbrake with me and runnin the boat. No hotel room booked this year, so if you find me passed out in a bush somewhere, just leave me (I must be comfortable:nilly:). I will be down Friday and saturday night. Looking forward to seeing everyone:wavey:,

tom

[roadtrip se]

Byron promises good weather, I promise a good time! Because regardless of the weather, I refuse to have a bad time wherever I go.

Unfortunately, Barbi will not make the trip (again) this year:garfield:. Our daughter is going to prom again and it is the same weekend again (as last year). Sooo, I am not bringing DIDN'T ASK down this year (just feels wierd not havin my Handbrake with me and runnin the boat. No hotel room booked this year, so if you find me passed out in a bush somewhere, just leave me (I must be comfortable:nilly:). I will be down Friday and saturday night. Looking forward to seeing everyone:wavey:,

tom

He is not kidding. I found him making a pillow of a buttonwood bush last year on Saturday night, and he looked quite comfortable, at least until I woke him up from whatever pornographic dream he was having. He really does mean it, when he says "please don't feed the animals"!

And I've confirmed that a certain Doctor of Assorted Disasters is also joining us with his complete Teal-lishness, so Tom won't be the only character roaming the docks at Jamestown.

Now, who wants to give me a hand getting the Formula up to the parking lot for the show and shine?

[BUIZILLA]

what happened to the Jamestown Marina web cam?

it's been down for months??

[roadtrip se]

http://www.lakecumberland.com/lake-web-cams/

Lakecumberland.com website has been revamped, so the links are different...

[Brad Lyon]

Kyle, Ashton and I are going down early Wednesday morning to get an extra day out of it :D. Is anyone else going early?

Brad

[Ghost]

Kyle, Ashton and I are going down early Wednesday morning to get an extra day out of it :D. Is anyone else going early?

Brad

Possibly, not sure yet...

[undertaker]

We are coming in Wednesday BUT won't arrive until 7-8PM....


:shades:

[roadtrip se]

We'll be in Wednesday some time, but based on this lovely Spring we have been having, my best laid plans of getting the boat commissioned early are toast. Two engines and drives, a generator, A/C, hot water heater and freshwater, gray water, and electrical systems will all need a check-up, before we even start buffing and cleaning. Don't think she 'll be ready for the show and shine Thursday night.... But we'll be around the docks for sure.

[Brad Lyon]

We should arrive somewhere around 2PM local time if anyone needs help with anything, or wants to meet up for a run on the lake.

[firstoffshore]

Michelle and I will be there.

[Phil S]

...Thurs afternoon / eve for me.

Safe travels everyone.

Phil S.

[tylogans 22]

...Thurs afternoon / eve for me.

Safe travels everyone.

Phil S.


Gregg, Logan and Tyler wright and Yellow Devil will be arriving thursday afternoon, bringing my buddy jim who I bought my 22 from 3 years ago. Jim is bringing his 29 fountain. Can't wait to see everyone again.

[Dr. Dan]

:wavey: well it's official, since 2009 and the great Monsoon lunch run...when the 22 toasted a Roller Lifter on a Thursday afternoon warm up run....with Dwight.... I shall return to the scene of the Crime... the 22 has been "Massaged" a little... not to the extent of the Rooster Boy who never drives his....but it does haul the groceries...

In a normal World I will arrive sometime late Wednesday... but I am traveling with the Undertaker so depending on if his CockPit Cover finds the Interstate, or if some other drama ensues... well I have no idea...

In a World where life constantly reminds me of how short it is, and how short I am... I am never at a loss for words...looking forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones...please tolerate my King Cobra Drive... its not as cool as the IMCO's or the weak Merc Drives....but it seems to point me down hill often....

Safe Travels to All....I am bringing a couple of cool auction items...to help fund the cause and Event.

Doc of the Bull Hamstah - an Anomoly wrapped in an Enigma - really it should not run so well....really..:cool:

[undertaker]

Hey...... I resent the cockpit cover comment:biggrin::biggrin:....We will be ready to roll early Wednesday AM so get your crap together:tooth::spongebob:


Undertaker

[roadtrip se]

:wavey: well it's official, since 2009 and the great Monsoon lunch run...when the 22 toasted a Roller Lifter on a Thursday afternoon warm up run....with Dwight.... I shall return to the scene of the Crime... the 22 has been "Massaged" a little... not to the extent of the Rooster Boy who never drives his....but it does haul the groceries...

In a normal World I will arrive sometime late Wednesday... but I am traveling with the Undertaker so depending on if his CockPit Cover finds the Interstate, or if some other drama ensues... well I have no idea...

In a World where life constantly reminds me of how short it is, and how short I am... I am never at a loss for words...looking forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones...please tolerate my King Cobra Drive... its not as cool as the IMCO's or the weak Merc Drives....but it seems to point me down hill often....

Safe Travels to All....I am bringing a couple of cool auction items...to help fund the cause and Event.

Doc of the Bull Hamstah - an Anomoly wrapped in an Enigma - really it should not run so well....really..:cool:


Before anyone reads this and starts an interpretation out of context, I have known the Doctor for going on a decade, he is like a short brother to me, and we even called each other the Evil Twins back when we were both running our versions of the 500EFIs, mine stock, and his not-so-stock.

The above is trash talk. It used to generate excitment in anticipation of attending an upcoming event, and takes a certain skill, and open knowledge of your victim, or victims, acquired by attending events and keeping in touch in betrween runs.

So here we go:

1) The Flowerpot in 500 trim used to run a serious rooster at WOT. The Doctor used to use that as an indicator to get his a** in gear! It was fun to watch, I would push the throttle, look back and there he was lulled into a sense of security, keeping his hat on ducked behind the windshield, and generally saving gas cruising at 30 or something. It was always fun to wake him up with a little spritz of spray.

2) The tale of the King Cobra. While he would like to make you think it is an inferior peice, it is a smoke screen for a high x-dimension and a juiced motor. At least he is coming clean now, about the relative "stock" status underneath that Mercury Racing Blue intake. About time.

3) As for the IMCO/Mercury inferiority. I agree, so I will be utilizing two Bravo IIIs this year just to make sure I get back to the Jamestown docks without a tow.

4) The Flowerpot will sit unloved and unused on AOTH weekend. Doc, I grant you your day in the sunshine at Lake Cumberland. If you must experience what it is like to get passed like you just slammed that KC into reverse, please plan on coming down to the Gorge Run on July 27th.

We'll see you and the Undertaker soon, and keep the road side frivolity to a minimum.

(Hey Ed, Jill wants to know, are you bringing Poppa Ed out this year?)

[BUIZILLA]

meh... Danny can run with the Cig boys..

[Dr. Dan]

:cool!: Ran down to the Bay this afternoon to see if the little boat still floats? Turns out it does...occassionally stalls out when I put it in reverse...but sometimes I can throttle through it...but warning to all...I will have to allow or plan for that... that little Gremlin aside.... it still runs like a Scalded Dog Chasing some of El Jefe's BBQ & Rooster Boys Brisket.... wee doggy.

Bring it on Elvis...will be in the house...the King that is....King Cobra.......haha.

So now its road trip prep time, bearings greased, equipt and gear organized... where did I put that Rooster Trap....hmmm its lying around here somewheres...

Hey Poodle and Haas, I need another OMC King Cobra - Flo- Torque Hub Insert... the one I have is gauled up in my current slow 26 TXP Prop....that only allows it to break a small and short sound barrier... so if anyone can source one...that might allow me to run a new Q IV Hydro 25 I have....

Safe Travels...off to wash the Bay debris off the little boat.....

Doc of Random Bay Cardio Activities involving Chris Craft Hulls & Blue Motors....

[osur866]

Steph and I going for a shake down run tomorrow, will be arriving weds. Late looking forward to seeing everyone.

[undertaker]

Before anyone reads this and starts an interpretation out of context, I have known the Doctor for going on a decade, he is like a short brother to me, and we even called each other the Evil Twins back when we were both running our versions of the 500EFIs, mine stock, and his not-so-stock.

The above is trash talk. It used to generate excitment in anticipation of attending an upcoming event, and takes a certain skill, and open knowledge of your victim, or victims, acquired by attending events and keeping in touch in betrween runs.

So here we go:

1) The Flowerpot in 500 trim used to run a serious rooster at WOT. The Doctor used to use that as an indicator to get his a** in gear! It was fun to watch, I would push the throttle, look back and there he was lulled into a sense of security, keeping his hat on ducked behind the windshield, and generally saving gas cruising at 30 or something. It was always fun to wake him up with a little spritz of spray.

2) The tale of the King Cobra. While he would like to make you think it is an inferior peice, it is a smoke screen for a high x-dimension and a juiced motor. At least he is coming clean now, about the relative "stock" status underneath that Mercury Racing Blue intake. About time.

3) As for the IMCO/Mercury inferiority. I agree, so I will be utilizing two Bravo IIIs this year just to make sure I get back to the Jamestown docks without a tow.

4) The Flowerpot will sit unloved and unused on AOTH weekend. Doc, I grant you your day in the sunshine at Lake Cumberland. If you must experience what it is like to get passed like you just slammed that KC into reverse, please plan on coming down to the Gorge Run on July 27th.

We'll see you and the Undertaker soon, and keep the road side frivolity to a minimum.

(Hey Ed, Jill wants to know, are you bringing Poppa Ed out this year?)


Todd, unfortunately no my Dad is having some back and hip issues right now, so the steps plus the boucing around some in my slow boat will not be good for him right now. He said he will miss not going this year (he loves our boats and anything else with a loud motor and speed). He asked me to say hi to Jill though :yes:...he likes her for some reason....:wink:

So it will be me and my lovely wife Kim this time around and or course some guy name Dr. Dan will be along also:smash::smash: see you soon..

Undertaker:boat:

[roadtrip se]

Todd, unfortunately no my Dad is having some back and hip issues right now, so the steps plus the boucing around some in my slow boat will not be good for him right now. He said he will miss not going this year (he loves our boats and anything else with a loud motor and speed). He asked me to say hi to Jill though :yes:...he likes her for some reason....:wink:

So it will be me and my lovely wife Kim this time around and or course some guy name Dr. Dan will be along also:smash::smash: see you soon..

Undertaker:boat:

Sorry to hear about your Dad, Ed. Give him our best, and tell him that Jill loves him, too. She still talks about the matching red flower shirts you guys wore last time out on the docks at JRM. And that big grin on Poppa Ed's face! Good call on having Kim ride shotgun this time around, so she can smack the Doctor around when necessary.

[ITTLFLI]

We had another FANTASTIC AOTH!! Thanks to all the attendee's and those who supported with organizing efforts as well as the world famous FISHNSUCKS auction saturday night! All the boats looked and ran awesome! Towboat only had to be used once and it ended up being just low drive fluid alarm! What a great time to meet new folks and see old friends! If you havent been to the event before you need to mark it on your calendar for next year! It's always the weekend before Memorial Day(May 15-17, 2014)!!

Here are a few pics I snapped with my phone.

[FISHIN SUCKS]

Thanx for the kind sentiment Byron, even though I can be replaced by a bucket of sand. Had a great time, you guys did a great job!!

tom

[donzizx01]

Hi, Let me know if you would like some info on this boat? I still have the original paperwork, manuals, ect.
Frank