2012 Lake Cumberland Poker Run (with pics)

Post by E_ » Fri Sep 07, 2012 8:49 pm

Tomorrow is the day. Wonder if they will delay the start any if the rain has not moved out yet. I would sure hate to think they would release them in the rain and then people show up to see the boats going at 1/3 speed because of conditions. I would much rather wait a few hours to see them let loose if that is what it takes.

Who all is down now and who will be down?

I'm planning to be down but my crew is dropping like flies because of the lower temps and rain forecast. Might be one of the smaller turnouts we have seen.

Heck it might just be me on my own the way it is looking. lol So if anyone wants to go out in my shanty boat let me know. lol

Soak-up-the-Sun · Post by **Soak-up-the-Sun** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 8:57 pm

I'm here and will be tomorrow, as long as the storms don't blow me off the side of Grider Hill!! Look out whoever is out on the water!!

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:00 pm

Hey, E! Don't fergit the plug and 'member to put that drive up or down!

Post by E_ » Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:44 pm

Noted Re3

Hope all on the water watch the Radar tonight

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:55 pm

Don't think I'd want to be moored out there tonight!

Post by E_ » Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:07 pm

MEEEEEEEEEE either!

Soak-up-the-Sun · Post by **Soak-up-the-Sun** » Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:08 pm

If y'all only knew how pissed off we are about GH getting skipped from the poker run card stop....we had a great time with friends, BUT, alot of money was spent to combine BOTH wknds of labor day/poker run at GH and the dam dam area.... those of you who don't have alot of money towards the END of a vacation would probably understand, didn't wanna spend the 60 bucks just to get to Harmon/state dock area and back....whatever, just wish we could've known this was gonna be a possibility....just whining, sorry

Post by E_ » Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:41 pm

Wow, didn't know this until seeing on LC.com a moment ago. I really really really can't believe they did that even with the late start. At the speeds they travel that would have only been another 30 minutes on the run and a hour more for the other boats as long as Grider put a card boat at the edge of the no wake zone.

Feel bad for all those that missed out.

Post by E_ » Sun Sep 09, 2012 3:13 pm

Here are a few cell phone pics.

Headed to the ramp

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Not busy at all.

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Heading out

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Palace De Lock5

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Tucked away for another day

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Post by E_ » Sun Sep 09, 2012 3:30 pm

Maybe one day I will take a larger camera to zoom in as cell phones don't do so well.

Maybe Denmark will share some of his pics. Anyone else got pics to share? Lock?

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Post by E_ » Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:44 pm

It was a good day, thanks to Denmark and daughter for keeping me company. Good to meet ya!

watt money · Post by **watt money** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 5:58 pm

I'll try to post some later this week, just got home.

Soak-up-the-Sun · Post by **Soak-up-the-Sun** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:50 pm

E_HILLMAN wrote:Wow, didn't know this until seeing on LC.com a moment ago. I really really really can't believe they did that even with the late start. At the speeds they travel that would have only been another 30 minutes on the run and a hour more for the other boats as long as Grider put a card boat at the edge of the no wake zone.

Feel bad for all those that missed out.

I wonder who in the world made the decision to skip Grider Hill?? And why would someone agree with that?? I know of several hard working families who paid good money for the purpose of watching poker run boats pick up their card at Grider Hill. Rooms rented, slip paid for, boats launched late night to skip the crowds, pontoons rented, family friendly areas chosen, away from Harmon, staying closeby the dam and in Indian Creek, some just spectators from atop the party deck....sorry, still venting....I'm glad everyone who actually got to see the run had a good time and the weather has been awesome since the front went thru. The sunset tonite was amazing!!

Lock5 · Post by **Lock5** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:37 am

In my opinion the party has overtaken the actual Poker Run, don't get me wrong I like the party side as much as anyone but I'm also a serious gearhead so I enjoy the actual hardware. None of the big boats came through Harmon at all on Saturday, and most of them were loaded on the trailer Saturday night.

Something else that kind of bugged me was the mess that everyone left, I got up Sunday morning and did a walk through on State Dock and the place was trashed. That wouldn't sit well with me if I was the guy that threw the party, Jus' Sayin'

All in all a good time, I'll be back next year, and the year after, and the well you get my point................

Post by E_ » Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:51 am

Well for me I watched the run and then hung out with Denmark a lil longer, then chatted with Marine Asssit at JRM and put mine on the trailer and left. For some reason I'm just not drawn to the party anymore. I guess I am at that been there done that, "whatever" point. lol But watching the boats zip down the lake never gets old for me.

DMS · Post by **DMS** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:45 pm

E_HILLMAN wrote:It was a good day, thanks to Denmark and daughter for keeping me company. Good to meet ya!

A great BIG thanks to you E! Was great to meet you and enjoy the Poker Run on something besides a fishing bobber, although I bet RE3s ears were smokin'

. Some of the greatest Daddy and Daughter memories I have involve Lake Cumberland. You added another! For that thanks will never be enough!

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:24 pm

Denmark- wrote:
E_HILLMAN wrote:It was a good day, thanks to Denmark and daughter for keeping me company. Good to meet ya!
A great BIG thanks to you E! Was great to meet you and enjoy the Poker Run on something besides a fishing bobber, although I bet RE3s ears were smokin' .

Rut roh! Why?

Post by E_ » Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:50 pm

I was just laying out my plans for a free county dog poo dump over the winter months. lol

Jaybird · Post by **Jaybird** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:54 pm

E_HILLMAN wrote:I was just laying out my plans for a free county dog poo dump over the winter months. lol

And here I said you must be growing up, becoming a responsible person, in another thread.

Post by E_ » Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:11 pm

lol, though I may be trying to be more responsible I will try my darndest to not grow up. But I hope to help people discard of their pet waste responsibly. lol

Post by E_ » Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:18 pm

Alright, lock5 and others... Share some pics!

DMS · Post by **DMS** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:26 pm

re3too wrote:
Denmark- wrote:
E_HILLMAN wrote:It was a good day, thanks to Denmark and daughter for keeping me company. Good to meet ya!
A great BIG thanks to you E! Was great to meet you and enjoy the Poker Run on something besides a fishing bobber, although I bet RE3s ears were smokin' .
Rut roh! Why?

Just trying to ruffel feathers. Nothing bad was said, I just enjoy you all trading jabs.

Lock5 · Post by **Lock5** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:41 pm

E_HILLMAN wrote:Alright, lock5 and others... Share some pics!

I don't take any, what happens at the Poker Run stays at the Poker Run. I did buy 30lbs. of beads and couldn't even find string for the drunk chick walking the docks at 7am Sunday morning. So a good time was had by all.......... see ya'll next year.

Post by E_ » Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:55 pm

Guess we gotta depend on Denmark and Watt. lol Geee thanks a lot Lock lol

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:00 pm

E_HILLMAN wrote:I was just laying out my plans for a free county dog poo dump over the winter months. lol

BIOYB, YF!

Post by E_ » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:17 pm

Dang RE3, I didn't even say where yet. lol

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:10 pm

But we all know what you meant! Sheesh!

watt money · Post by **watt money** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:33 am

My Way broke down near Shinbone.

watt money · Post by **watt money** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:27 am

Here's my better pics from Saturday, sorry no pics from Harmon.

watt money · Post by **watt money** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:35 am

Found this on Facebook

Lock5 · Post by **Lock5** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:51 am

The first Skater is the "bad boy", the second one is the Platinum boat.

Post by E_ » Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:42 pm

FREAKIN AWESOME WATT! Thank you!!!

re3too · Post by **re3too** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:45 pm

Nice pics, Watt. My way to see the boats since I don't like to have fun! LMAO!

DMS · Post by **DMS** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:53 pm

Great pics, Thanks! Kinda think its crazy one can afford a $250,000 boat but not a $5000 boob job

watt money · Post by **watt money** » Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:55 pm

No problem, glad you enjoyed them.

crwky · Post by **crwky** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:01 am

Denmark- wrote:Great pics, Thanks! Kinda think its crazy one can afford a $250,000 boat but not a $5000 boob job

OMG LMFAO thats funny right there

Still a fine looking lady though.

watt money · Post by **watt money** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:33 am

Looks like the guys in the Baja have a little boat envy, I know I do.

Post by E_ » Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:57 am

DMS · Post by **DMS** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:45 am

crwky wrote:
Denmark- wrote:Great pics, Thanks! Kinda think its crazy one can afford a $250,000 boat but not a $5000 boob job
OMG LMFAO thats funny right there Still a fine looking lady though.

Oh a baby doll no doubt but...

watt money · Post by **watt money** » Wed Sep 12, 2012 2:40 pm

Wouldn't mind having a hood ornament like that on my boat...jist sayin..... oh hi honey how long you been standing behind me.

Soak-up-the-Sun · Post by **Soak-up-the-Sun** » Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:59 am