2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011 (WITH PICTURES
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:36 pm
by E_
Yeah,
Lets talk 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run!
September 9th-11th
Lake Cumberland Poker Run
Ranked in the top 10 poker runs in the USA. See over 100 of the most awesome power boats. Live bands! Lots of fun!
From their site and as of posting this 36 Days away
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Lake Cumberland Poker Run…
The Poker Run The Lake The Marina Entertainment Congratulations …is back and better than ever for 2011! Combining the raw fury of over 150 of the country’s meanest & fastest powerboats with the fun & energy of Mardi Gras, this year’s Poker Run is sure to be the best one yet!
We want to make this poker run not only the best ever, but also the best in the USA! But we can’t do it without you. We guarantee you’ll be talking about this one for a long time! Click the links above for lots more info! Come see why we’re ranked in the top ten by Extreme Boats Magazine as one of the best poker runs in the country. This year we’ll have more boats, more sponsors and more fun! The only thing missing is you!
Lake Cumberland is one of the most beautiful lakes in the country with over 100 miles in length, 1,200 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 90 feet. The course is wide open, covering 110 miles, concluding with a gathering at Harmon Creek (the ultimate party spot) after the last card stop.
Lake Cumberland is known as the “Houseboat Capital of the World” and tens of thousands of spectators are on hand for the Poker Run each year!
Imagine 46 houseboats totaling over 200 bedrooms lined on a single dock exclusively for Poker Run participants and an adjacent dock with 125 of the most incredible power boats in the country. During the Poker Run, that’s State Dock.
The ability to stay where you play makes the State Dock experience unique. With 2 huge docks normally used to moor a rental fleet of over 80 houseboats, State Dock is converted into a Poker Run Paradise. One dock becomes “Houseboat Row” and after dark when the Party Barge gets cranked up it’s reminiscent of Mardis Gras.
The other dock is completely cleared and reserved exclusively for the Poker Run Boats. The ship’s store and fuel piers are among the largest in the country. There are nine 100’ fuel piers and four 40’ piers. During the Poker Run we also offer racing fuel. The main dock and fuel piers were re-decked over the winter using composite decking and Ipe’ (a Brazilian hardwood). We installed new card reader pumps and wired the whole dock for with a rockin’ sound system. The ship’s store has an unbelievable selection of nautical clothing and poker run items. Stroll down the rest of the dock and you’ll find some of the largest and most incredible houseboats in the country.
The entertainment is jammed packed with not one, but two bands on Friday AND Saturday night. Up an coming country sensations “Annabelle Road” will be playing Friday night, while Saturday Poker Run favorite ”Caught Red Handed” will be rocking the dock on Saturday.
Bill Kingery will be bringing back his bass thumping sound system and light show playing all your favorite tunes guaranteed to get you groovin down on the Party Barge!
Congratulations to the 2010 Poker Run winners….•1st Place – Jeff Wilson of Hamilton, Ohio with a king high full house•2nd Place – Dwane Hall of Blacklick, Ohio with a jack high full house•3rd Place – Roberk Zubik of Evergreen Park, IL with three queens•4th Place – Robert Lipps of Indianapolis, IN with a three eights•5th Place / $350 – Benny Pierce of Cicero, IN with three sevensThanks to everyone who participated in the 2009 Lake Cumberland Poker Run. Just by looking at the different locations of the winners’ hometowns gives an idea of how far word has reached of this amazing event!
PrizesTotal prize money this year is over $7,000. First place: $4,000, Second place: $1,500, Third place $750, Fourth place: $500 Fifth place: $350
Countdown
...PS Anyone got a covered slip at State Dock for me or a HB to tie off of, if not hopefully a friend will have a hookup at Jamestown for me... lol (private message me please)
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:15 pm
by Dolphin
Gonna be there Eric.
Great Picture
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 1:04 pm
by E_
Always great to hear from Dolphin! Hope to see you in a few weeks.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:50 pm
by E_
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:40 pm
by LC addict
I thought the Dolpin @ LC had become extinct! Been there on the 200 row several times recently and all is quite in the dolpin pond.....
Hope all is well with John and Sharon!
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:50 pm
by Dolphin
LC addict wrote:I thought the Dolpin @ LC had become extinct! Been there on the 200 row several times recently and all is quite in the dolpin pond.....
Hope all is well with John and Sharon!
HahaHa, well took the dolphin up to Beaver Creak today for a nice excursion.
remember Heath and Rachel. LC. she was pregnant with her 1st. when we swam over in Governors cove. 5 falls ago.
Now she has Two lovely boys. 4 and 2 that just love the Cumberland.
Actually, we have spent the Past 5 Months touring the country in our Motor Home and on Lake Erie. a Long and extended Family reunion, Vacation. On the road.
We sure are glad to be back on the Cumberland. But have had a wonderful Family experience with the 9 Grand Children.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:26 pm
by E_
Oh lord, has Dolphin started acting his age.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:43 pm
by katie
E_HILLMAN wrote:Oh lord, has Dolphin started acting his age.
because we are close to food rationing and no one cares.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:14 am
by E_
Glad to see they are doing what they can to prevent it and they definitely need to block any incoming shipments from those countries as they seem to be doing.
Now howabout Poker Run?
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:44 pm
by Dolphin
what Eric ?
Rice wine You say
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 12:17 am
by E_
LOL, believe it or not I was truly missing this from you.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:10 am
by Dolphin
what ? you say there pooo P Boy
You not changed a Bit I see.
That s Good
water was calm this AM. got a good ski run in right before daylight
and before the Local redneck s Like ___ gets on the water to F n it up for the Athletic types still able to Perform
HaHaha
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:40 am
by re3too
Dolphin wrote:what ? you say there pooo P Boy
You not changed a Bit I see.
That s Good
water was calm this AM. got a good ski run in right before daylight
and before the Local redneck s Like ___ gets on the water to F n it up for the Athletic types still able to Perform
HaHaha
Glad you haven't changed either, ya ole salt!
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 12:17 pm
by Dolphin
AHHHH and those sweet succulent lips RE3
still warm and Lush I see HaHaha
stop by for a visit sometime Young lady
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:34 pm
by E_
Oh get a room! lol
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 12:14 am
by katie
Dolphin wrote:AHHHH and those sweet succulent lips RE3
still warm and Lush I see HaHaha
stop by for a visit sometime Young lady
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:49 am
by E_
E_HILLMAN wrote:...PS Anyone got a covered slip at State Dock for me or a HB to tie off of, if not hopefully a friend will have a hookup at Jamestown for me... lol (private message me please)
Well I have the tie off during the party covered but does anyone have about 20' of open space in a covered slip (away from the party) that I can motor over to for a short nap before heading home in the morning? DJ was very nice to allow me his stable once and it was a GREAT spot to park but with the big cruiser next to it jammin till 6am it was not where one would want to be to catch a few hours of shut eye...
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:22 pm
by Lock5
I think I'm going to be able to help a few out, I have a friend down on the 500 or 700 row and his houseboat is out of the water and won't be back before the Poker Run. It's a 100" slip so it will hold a boat or two. He thought he would have it back in by then but it's not going to make it. I'll have more info in a few days.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:28 pm
by E_
Keep me in mind Lock, that would be great to have a fellow LCB to harass lol Just don't make fun of me too much if I fall asleep too early like I did in 2009 lol.
By the way I am hoping you find it is the inner side of the 5 and not the outter of the 5 or the 7 as those spots are uncovered. If it is x100 then I should not be the 700 anyway.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:41 pm
by Lock5
It's an uncovered 100" slip, and it's on the east side of the row. The boat that was sitting there is called Smith's Bottom.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:42 pm
by E_
Ahhh, hmmmm LC? You and Jazz got anything for me? I'm always a good taxi driver when you miss the late taxi like last year... lol Just don't let jp cry about what end of the rope he is handing Janasss... lol
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:06 pm
by imaposer
Lock5 wrote:I think I'm going to be able to help a few out, I have a friend down on the 500 or 700 row and his houseboat is out of the water and won't be back before the Poker Run. It's a 100" slip so it will hold a boat or two. He thought he would have it back in by then but it's not going to make it. I'll have more info in a few days.
Could I possibly sneak in there during the lunch break of the poker run so I can walk the docks and look around? The first year I went down we were with another couple. The wimmen folk dropped us guys off and let us look around the docks. Since then, we have had our boat out solo. The wife doesn't like dumping me off and waiting out in the cluster fluck by herself, so I haven't been able to get a close up look at the hardware in years.....
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:35 pm
by FasterThanYou
Huge news coming from Hilltop Marine and Sunsation for the weekend. I'll post more later but it will make imaposer happy to see the Sunsation Invasion at Hilltop and the poker run
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:33 pm
by imaposer
FasterThanYou wrote:Huge news coming from Hilltop Marine and Sunsation for the weekend. I'll post more later but it will make imaposer happy to see the Sunsation Invasion at Hilltop and the poker run
Trying to work out the logistics for a Thursday night arrival already. Wish me luck.....
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:42 am
by Lock5
imaposer wrote:
Lock5 wrote:I think I'm going to be able to help a few out, I have a friend down on the 500 or 700 row and his houseboat is out of the water and won't be back before the Poker Run. It's a 100" slip so it will hold a boat or two. He thought he would have it back in by then but it's not going to make it. I'll have more info in a few days.
Could I possibly sneak in there during the lunch break of the poker run so I can walk the docks and look around? The first year I went down we were with another couple. The wimmen folk dropped us guys off and let us look around the docks. Since then, we have had our boat out solo. The wife doesn't like dumping me off and waiting out in the cluster fluck by herself, so I haven't been able to get a close up look at the hardware in years.....
He's supposed to call me today and let me know the actual slip number.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:05 am
by yeehaw
Doesn't sound like the type of lodging folks are looking for but just in case, I had 2 - 2 bedroom rustic cabins rented at Jamestown. A little over a week ago I went ahead and dropped one of them because we lost a few people from our group this year. So there was anyway at least 1 - 2 bedroom rustic cabin available. May be worth calling to see if still available if needed. Again, I know this isn't exactly what is being talked about here but may be of some use to someone out there reading this.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:35 pm
by E_
Now not weeks but just DAYS away. Do you think the tropical storm will still be throwin rain up here by Saturday?
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:28 am
by LC addict
E_HILLMAN wrote:Ahhh, hmmmm LC? You and Jazz got anything for me? I'm always a good taxi driver when you miss the late taxi like last year... lol Just don't let jp cry about what end of the rope he is handing Janasss... lol
I think we might be able to help you out, will let you know by Wednesday Might not be covered though.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:13 am
by E_
If it isn't covered I just as well go snuggle up with Lock... LOL Maybe I should just bring a tarp to throw over the convertible top. But if you find something definitely let me know.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:10 pm
by imaposer
Lock5 wrote:
imaposer wrote:
Lock5 wrote:I think I'm going to be able to help a few out, I have a friend down on the 500 or 700 row and his houseboat is out of the water and won't be back before the Poker Run. It's a 100" slip so it will hold a boat or two. He thought he would have it back in by then but it's not going to make it. I'll have more info in a few days.
Could I possibly sneak in there during the lunch break of the poker run so I can walk the docks and look around? The first year I went down we were with another couple. The wimmen folk dropped us guys off and let us look around the docks. Since then, we have had our boat out solo. The wife doesn't like dumping me off and waiting out in the cluster fluck by herself, so I haven't been able to get a close up look at the hardware in years.....
He's supposed to call me today and let me know the actual slip number.
Still hoping for a slip number.....Just need to tie up for an hour or so.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:14 pm
by E_
I am makin a button down tarp for Goin Tarpless. Think I will have to get a big D to cover the two S's on the name Sat Night. lol
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 8:27 am
by Lock5
U2U's sent
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 8:36 am
by E_
I got my makeshift button down tarp cover about 45% done last night so I think I'll be dockin with you if ur ok with that. And I will by all means be extra respectful since if I come to that boat its most likely to sleepppppp. lol
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 2:48 pm
by E_
Rob's pics if you can see them (may not be able to since I am just linking to his account)
2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011 Pictures
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:08 am
by E_
Here are the few Pics I took with my cell phone and one I got from LLK as well as some from Dolphin.
In our spot anchored and peaceful Saturday morning after a nice breakfast at Conley Bottom
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Boats running backwards up the course
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First Poker Run boat to pass the Fall Creek - Shinbone Stretch
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LLK caught a pic of us
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Full Moon after getting tied off and ready for the night shift
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Liked the light show on the wall as well as the slideshow on the screen
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Don't even remember taking this one... lol
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The Party Barge
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Waking up 7:51EDT and seeing the button down tarp did its job and kept Alex and JP dry and warm.
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Crusing down the lake headed back to Conley Sun Morning
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Almost back to Conley Bottom Sun to head home
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Here is a youtube vid someone else took
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011 (WITH PICT
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 1:51 pm
by re3too
Guess ya know you're outta the loop when ya look at all that and can honestly say "Thank God I wasn't there!" Glad ya'll had a good time!
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011 (WITH PICT
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 2:19 pm
by E_
lol, ur not outta the loop you just like different things that what happened this weekend. Normally I like my lake weekends to be as calm and quiet as possible as well but I like this one out of the year to be the exact opposite (until bed time lol).
PS a BIG shout out and thank you to Dolphin for the great dinner he cooked Saturday evening! It was delicious and thanks to Sharon for putting up with us and also giving Alex a tour of the boat. I'll watch that movie and mail it back asap.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011 (WITH PICT
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:37 pm
by RELAX
Aquabrit and I had a blast watching all the boats pick up their cards at Wolf Creek Marina.
The food was good at Fishtales and the cool breeze under the tiki hut was too nice to describe.
What a great venue to watch all the poker run boats idle by. Not to mention a brief encounter with the Dolphin fish. Ya just never know what you might run into down at the docks
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011 (WITH PICT
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011 (WITH PICT
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 1:40 am
by E_
lol
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011 (WITH PICT
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:59 am
by Lock5
The guy in the yellow shorts is probley trying to entice some young lady out of her top, the funny one is my brother and our friend Aubrey on the sun deck of the boat next to mine, they look as if they have something tree'd............
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011 (WITH PICT
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:01 am
by Lock5
I tried to reply to this post since Sat. morning, but the settings on this site R E A L L Y agrivate the F O C K out of me when I am at home. I signed in several times Sat morning only to have to re-sign in after typing my response. GRRRRRRRR.
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011 (WITH PICT
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:42 am
by E_
Blame your ISP, or your router...
Re: 2011 Lake Cumberland Poker Run Sept 9-11 2011 (WITH PICT