Parker Family Emerald Cove Trip Report:

[TPC]

This seasons FUBAR came late:
Jazzed the front RV jacks backing in.
No bfd though, our 8 year old JackMan Maynard likes the new style jacks anyway.

Got to hang with the Boatnams and the Bordsmnjms for a spell. Nothing like good friends on vacation.

Jas was all smiles, the Stoker dialed in.
We took every kid that wanted to go parasailing for a flite. Only one shy first-time-to-the-river girl stayed on the beach.

Some minor rule changes:

The kids under 16 driving golf carts with an adult on the front seat rule has been re-written.
Ya gotta be 16 to drive it in the BLM concession park we're now told.
The BLM Rangers seem to be the only LEOS concerned with that.

The CHP and SB Sheriffs just want golf carts off Rice rd and no open containers.
Ya drive to the right/outside of the berm when heading along Rice rd. and they are cool with you.
Lites at nite a BFD with all the LEOS.

It's OK to cross Rice RD to get to the pathway on the other side. Kids get snakebit and unattentive, and letting them drive across can get hairy.
I take the wheel at that point.

The DUI enforcement along Rice RD is stepped up.
Don't have a drink in you even if you're going over to storage to pick something up.

Jack-ass flats golf course is back!!!

The trailer storage across Rice rd seems to be complete and filling.

The price is right, about $19 a month last I paid the bill.

Karaoke Sat nites at the Rio bar. Great food specials too.
New dock is in.
And some great prices on units in the park.
Two Couples were celibrating buying places under $29K.

Remember the 4 month live in rule, and the $500 plus bones a month BLM rent, and no open storage at you unit anymore.
This means NO boats under the carport too.
That sux.

Spotting lots of Desert Fox's. Not to be confused with Coyotes.
They are half the size and look like dog show champions.

I suggest anyone that likes to feed the Burros go back off Rice Rd at least 100 ft because they spook easy and will run right into vehicle traffic.
Some are mean so be packin' and ready.

[TAF]

I got to EC Sat. afternoon (4:30?) JBGuru was there on the beach w/ Boatnam, Jas, Linda and Barry. I got to take a ride & drive a yellow / orange Daytona turbo v-drive :thumbsup We even saw the Mayor and RiverDiva cruising around. It was a bit intimidating but the next morning 6 aM when I took it for a solo run I had a blast and love my new purchase.:rolleyes: I met so many nice people. Heard there were a couple DUI's on the water and land just before I got there Sat :eek:

I want to thank Tony for hauling the boat in from Cali for me to buy and the driver training, to Barry for additional training and pointers on the motor, and to Stokerwhore and MrsBordmnJ for all the help, hospitality (dinner was over the top) and befriending my kids. My daughter now has a big sister:smackhead and my son can't wait to hang out w/ Jas again to be his golf cart :rolleyes: chaffeur. Thankfully we got to karaoke late Sat. PM and I didn't get sing :eek: Linda, yesterday's lunch was awesome.
Again, thanks Tony. It was great to see you relaxing. So how big was the fish you caught?

[obnoxious001]

So how big was the fish you caught?

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[TAF]

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20 lbs. and not just one but a few:thumbsup

[obnoxious001]

20 lbs. and not just one but a few:thumbsup

Right, I saw him snag one while I was sitting up there on the Sea Doo,, but when he came over later he said his dad caught a bigger one!

[TAF]

Right, I saw him snag one while I was sitting up there on the Sea Doo,, but when he came over later he said his dad caught a bigger one!

tell ya the short story or the long version:eek:

[stokerwhore]

great weekend. nice to see evryone. i feel ruined today. coffee is slowly taking effect though. poor linda made it to work on 3 hours of sleep. shoulda stayed the extra day now huh dear?:D

[JBG]

I had a great time seeing everyone and meeting new people. The Bordsmns are great people. Mrs Bords has got to be the most polite and friendly lady ever. Thank you for the hospitality. It is much appreciated. Barry, again thanks for all your help and Rob take your time getting to know it.

Tony

[TAF]

I had a great time seeing everyone and meeting new people. The Bordsmns are great people. Mrs Bords has got to be the most polite and friendly lady ever. Thank you for the hospitality. It is much appreciated. Barry, again thanks for all your help and Rob take your time getting to know it.

Tony

It was almost like riding a bicycle and feels great to be back in the seat of a v-drive ( I won't abandon my jetboat :D buds though). We won't talk about what happened to my first v-drive. :rolleyes: I'll try harder to take yer advice JBG :thumbsup Thanks again

Glad to hear you made it home safely Jason. Thanks for everything.

[boatnam2]

Had a great time, had the river all to myself for the morning cruise:D.Really nice meeting everyone.Another tire blew on the way to the storage unit which was no big deal with my dewalt and torsion bar trailer didnt even have to jack it up to get the tire off and.Not to bad 3 in one weekend and i only towed 15 miles.Tpc again thanks for taking the kids paragliding that was over the top nice of you.Kinda slipped out on us went to see what you were up to sunday morning and you were gone.Rob thanks again for the taxi ride for tina daughter.Next trip the 23 of august.Be there or be square...:beer

[charlyox]

Are those Carlisle tires?

[boatnam2]

I dont think so,basically 3 of then dethreaded while just sitting.Come to find out they are car tires and the twisting just tears them apart.May call extreme but there 3 years old so they will probaly tell me to pound sand.

[TAF]

Had a great time, had the river all to myself for the morning cruise:D.Really nice meeting everyone.Another tire blew on the way to the storage unit which was no big deal with my dewalt and torsion bar trailer didnt even have to jack it up to get the tire off and.Not to bad 3 in one weekend and i only towed 15 miles.Tpc again thanks for taking the kids paragliding that was over the top nice of you.Kinda slipped out on us went to see what you were up to sunday morning and you were gone.Rob thanks again for the taxi ride for tina daughter.Next trip the 23 of august.Be there or be square...:beer

Wow, yesterday I discovered I got a screw in one of my boat trailer tires and its flat. :mad: I've gone through 3 tires since June 26th and 6 tires last summer. Damn new home and road construction debris for the most part. Bummed I never got to meet TPC :(
Powellfest Aug. 15-17:thumbsup, Parker Aug. 23 ? :hmm

[TAF]

I dont think so,basically 3 of then dethreaded while just sitting.Come to find out they are car tires and the twisting just tears them apart.May call extreme but there 3 years old so they will probaly tell me to pound sand.

the 2 I most recently replaced on my jetboat trailer were matching car tires:swear. They should make it a crime to install / replace trailer tires w/ passenger car tires:skull Look out!!! The tire police, I know:o:point

Thanks again boatnam for the help anchoring my boat and the boat ride. Next time I owe ya a speed run:eek::beer

[charlyox]

Hey Mac,when are you and Tina gonna head up to Laughlin? Let me know. My BBQ island is done.

[boatnam2]

the 2 I most recently replaced on my jetboat trailer were matching car tires:swear. They should make it a crime to install / replace trailer tires w/ passenger car tires:skull Look out!!! The tire police, I know:o:point

Thanks again boatnam for the help anchoring my boat and the boat ride. Next time I owe ya a speed run:eek::beer

No i owe you for taking tinas daughter to the casino.I figurted i would let you get it dialed in then take my speed run:D

[boatnam2]

Hey Mac,when are you and Tina gonna head up to Laughlin? Let me know. My BBQ island is done.

Let see some pics, not sure this weekend was a trail run to see if tina can go anymore.