[Cancelled] 2018 Starved Rock to Peoria Run, Sunday Oct 7

[OperationROL]

Hey there! What are you doing on Sunday, Oct 7, 2018?

We would like you to join us for the 2018 Annual Starved Rock to Peoria run!

Every year, in October, we have a run on the Illinois river from Starved Rock Park in Peru, IL to Peoria IL. This is a 78 mile trip. It usually takes us 2 or so hours to cruise down. We eat lunch and head back up. It is usually a nice relaxing pace. We usually have around 12 - 15 boats. We will plan to leave Starved Rock at 8:30 am. Everyone should plan on getting there between 7:30 am - 8:00 am, so that we can launch and be ready to go by 8:30 am. We always encourage boaters to dress in layers. We usually always start off in sweats and end up in t-shirts by afternoon. I made reservations at Kuchies (no bees this year) for 11 am. It is important that we get there at 11 right as they open to ensure we get dock space. Also, after we leave lunch there is a marina (Eastport Marina) about 1 mile away where we can refuel before heading back north.

So.........Who's in?

Confirmed:
@OperationROL
@BigAbe75
@Nickp98
@scot71
@buckbuck
@yam230

Tagging and Tentative:
@JCampbell
@shane hric
@nickj718
@RxH2O
@luckie_529
@Nathan Bryant
@RiverRat
@Eric Popper
@Brian eilrich
@Speedling
@Just1more
@Kumpy
@R00st
@luckie_529
@YamahaForMe
@aarons1k
@dan144k
@Foot55
@sofakingbig
@Sheboat
@Shelbyville

 

[BigAbe75]

@scot71 posted in the other thread that he may be interested. Tagging him here.

 

[scot71]

I'm seriously considering going this year, as it will probably be the only other time I make it out this year

 

[Nickp98]

Ok... I’m in!

 

[scot71]

As of right now, I'm in too!

 

[scot71]

Group seems a bit light so far.

 

[BigAbe75]

@scot71 Are you booking a room for Saturday night? Any idea where? Last year, I had a hard time finding a spot.

 

[BigAbe75]

I just booked Best Western - Oglesby Inn for Sat and Sun nights. Depending on what the boss wants to do, we may cancel Sunday night later, but I'm off and the kids are off school on Monday. So, we'll probably stay the night and take it slow back home. Last year we stopped in Bloomington on the way home and did the zoo and children's museum. Nice break to the drive at not quite halfway point.

Hope we get a few more to confirm!

 

[buckbuck]

Sunny and 70 and we are in. Rainy and 40 and you guys can go without us.

 

[BigAbe75]

Sunny and 70 and we are in. Rainy and 40 and you guys can go without us.

What about rainy and 70?

 

[scot71]

@BigAbe75 Right now my plan is to just drive up Sunday morning and home Sunday night. I'm still not exactly sure who is going to be joining me, Kim won't be going but two of my sisters said they would like to go but don't know for sure yet, so those plans could change. I have to agree with @buckbuck though. If the weather doesn't look good I'll be out on this one. That's a long trip/day to be miserable. Let's hope for good weather.

 

[BigAbe75]

Optimistic tone: it’s going to be great weather! Bring your wedge and bags and we’ll surf a bit so you can say you did behind your boat this year.

It’s only 2 weeks away, how much can change? Lol We were out last weekend and our lake was still 82.

 

[Eric Popper]

I haven't been on the forum in a while but came on to find this info. Unfortunately my son has a swim meet that day so I'm out. Depending on the time of day, you may see me flying high-cover for your arrival!

Eric

 

[yam230]

Hoping for a beautiful day.......The Barton Family is in....Thanks for making the reservations

 

[Eric Popper]

WRT to the weather, I've only been able to do this trip once a few years ago. The weather that day was 50 degrees with spitting rain for a while. My wife and son both still remind me of this every-time I suggest the trip!


Eric

 

[scot71]

Well, unfortunately I'm afraid I'm gonna have to miss this again. Between the overtime I'm doing at work and all the other things I have that need to get done before winter. I've decided to skip this year and start getting the boat ready for storage. @OperationROL
I hope you all gave a great day and I can't wait to hang with you next year.

 

[BigAbe75]

@OperationROL When do you want to make the call to cancel in case of rain delay?

This is what I’m seeing currently.


Is 50% chance worth the risk?

 

[OperationROL]

At this point the WX is going back and forth but I am hopeful! Let's make the call on Wednesday or Thursday.

 

[BigAbe75]

I’m probably going to cancel my room tonight, unless somebody’s weather app shows different than mine. I’m seeeing 80% chance of thunder showers for Sunday, currently.

Any other thoughts?

 

[OperationROL]

Yeah, this Sunday will not work. Weather just not good. What's everyone up to next Sunday?