Raleigh/Durham - Falls Lake Gathering (July 22nd 2017) Aug 25 2018

[bronze_10]

Don't know... Never camped there

 

[vanmurray]

Also saw Rolling View, which is adjacent to the marina. Is Holly Point better?

Holly Point is nice. We camped there this summer. Loop 4 is good (close to boat ramp). If I remember Loop 4 #126/127/129 have sandy beaches.

 

[Julian]

Just bringing this to the top as we get closer to the weekend....

Latest list so far is:

1. @bronze_10
2. @Julian
3. @AndyD
4. @Joshua Miller
5. @Eric Ballard
6. @Rideitout

Maybe:

1. @veedubtek
2. @robert843
3. @sethman919
4. @vanmurray
5. @Jet Blue
6. @Chadrock
7. @96Pirate
8. @Smitty
9. @JeffVans
10. @Lpennington
11. @sealavie

 

[mrmeaniemeateaterman]

@Joshua Miller I have camped (with boat) at Holly Point. It is a nice campground with its own boat ramp. Ramp gets very little traffic. People often leave boat trailer at the ramp parking area so don't have to put it at your campsite. If want to keep boat in water near campsite and not reload every night Loop 2 water side campsites also very good option. Loop 5 is up on a hill and not practical for parking boat and walking back and forth to boat (in water) from the campsites.

I personally reloaded my boat onto trailer at end of everyday, put cover on it and left it in ramp parking area. Not huge fan of leaving it at ramp overnight but trailer locked and cover on to at least keep honest people honest. This personally a better option for me as I can't sleep well knowing boat out there just tied up bobbing around. Your tolerance may vary.

 

[Julian]

I've camped at Holly point (no boat) and it was nice...liked the hills. I've not camped at Rolling View, but have launched my boat there. The boat ramp there is never busy. The whole park at Rolling View is pretty flat, so no hills to worry about there.

 

[96Pirate]

There is a good chance i will be able to make this but will most likely be solo. Kids have stuff to do and i am trying to get out of it. Hopefully we can compare notes on the slop in our wheels

 

[Smitty]

Looks like I am not going to make it. Have a wedding in NY to attend. I have been trying to get out of it, but it looks like my efforts have failed. :-(

 

[bronze_10]

Looks like I am not going to make it. Have a wedding in NY to attend. I have been trying to get out of it, but it looks like my efforts have failed. :-(

Call in sick!

 

[bronze_10]

@jgpncll.. This is the thread for the falls lake get meet up.

 

[Joshua Miller]

@Joshua Miller I have camped (with boat) at Holly Point. It is a nice campground with its own boat ramp. Ramp gets very little traffic. People often leave boat trailer at the ramp parking area so don't have to put it at your campsite. If want to keep boat in water near campsite and not reload every night Loop 2 water side campsites also very good option. Loop 5 is up on a hill and not practical for parking boat and walking back and forth to boat (in water) from the campsites.

I personally reloaded my boat onto trailer at end of everyday, put cover on it and left it in ramp parking area. Not huge fan of leaving it at ramp overnight but trailer locked and cover on to at least keep honest people honest. This personally a better option for me as I can't sleep well knowing boat out there just tied up bobbing around. Your tolerance may vary.

Ok, I just booked Holly Point, Loop 2, tent site #120. It's not waterside, those were already booked, but it's about as close as possible to the boat ramp and beach area.

 

[jgpncll]

@bronze_10 , thank you

Would really like to make it. But, we are going to be at Lake Gaston next weekend.

 

[AndyD]

So what time is everybody meeting up on Saturday? Are we doing the same place as the last few years?

@Julian what’s our current attendee list looking like?

 

[Julian]

Latest list so far is:

1. @bronze_10
2. @Julian
3. @AndyD
4. @Joshua Miller
5. @Eric Ballard
6. @Rideitout
7. @96Pirate

Maybe:

1. @veedubtek
2. @robert843
3. @sethman919
4. @vanmurray
5. @Jet Blue
6. @Chadrock
7. @JeffVans
8. @Lpennington
9. @sealavie

We will meet in the usual bay in the NE Corner of the main lake (the red Dot on the map).

I think in prior years we've said meet between 10-11am there....anyone have a strong opinion?

I'm still trying to get my Wake Wedge installed (just one bracket drilled into the ladder, but not had any time with an assistant to get to the lake to pull out the boat, drill it and put it back in). Hopefully I can get it done this week and we can do some surfing on the boat!

 

[AndyD]

Latest list so far is:

1. @bronze_10
2. @Julian
3. @AndyD
4. @Joshua Miller
5. @Eric Ballard
6. @Rideitout
7. @96Pirate

Maybe:

1. @veedubtek
2. @robert843
3. @sethman919
4. @vanmurray
5. @Jet Blue
6. @Chadrock
7. @JeffVans
8. @Lpennington
9. @sealavie

We will meet in the usual bay in the NE Corner of the main lake (the red Dot on the map).

I think in prior years we've said meet between 10-11am there....anyone have a strong opinion?

I'm still trying to get my Wake Wedge installed (just one bracket drilled into the ladder, but not had any time with an assistant to get to the lake to pull out the boat, drill it and put it back in). Hopefully I can get it done this week and we can do some surfing on the boat!

We’ll probably be there around 11ish

 

[bronze_10]

We’ll probably be there around 11ish

Same.. I have had my boat in the water once since bimini... . Wth! ? !

 

[Joshua Miller]

10-11am sounds good to me. I should be up there Friday evening to set up camp and do some fishing Saturday morning.

 

[veedubtek]

I'm a definite now.

If you need a hand, @Julian , just let me know. I'd be happy to assist Saturday morning.

 

[Shookie]

Damn.... I'm gonna be out on Jordan this Saturday. Have friends coming along with their 2 year old plus my kids so probably not ideal for me to socialize. Next time for sure!

 

[jgpncll]

Will also be out there at some point this Saturday. But, it will be with the in-laws as they will be visiting from Michigan this weekend.

 

[robert843]

Latest list so far is:

1. @bronze_10
2. @Julian
3. @AndyD
4. @Joshua Miller
5. @Eric Ballard
6. @Rideitout
7. @96Pirate

Maybe:

1. @veedubtek
2. @robert843
3. @sethman919
4. @vanmurray
5. @Jet Blue
6. @Chadrock
7. @JeffVans
8. @Lpennington
9. @sealavie

We will meet in the usual bay in the NE Corner of the main lake (the red Dot on the map).

I think in prior years we've said meet between 10-11am there....anyone have a strong opinion?

I'm still trying to get my Wake Wedge installed (just one bracket drilled into the ladder, but not had any time with an assistant to get to the lake to pull out the boat, drill it and put it back in). Hopefully I can get it done this week and we can do some surfing on the boat!

I hate it but I'm out some of the other guys and I are running some of the boats and skis from Jacksonville Fl to Hilton Head SC on Saturday.

Damn.... I'm gonna be out on Jordan this Saturday. Have friends coming along with their 2 year old plus my kids so probably not ideal for me to socialize. Next time for sure!

This is the perfect time then to go and hang out in the cove with everyone. Not sure if you have met all these guys yet but going to one of these is like hanging with your 10 best friends you didn't know you had. To cap it off don't tell your friends until after that you had never met any of theses guys it will blow their minds! It will be family friendly I took a 1 year old and a 9 year old last year.

Thi