calling all lake mead boaters! nevada

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jjacobs007

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Lake mead is closed, theres going to be people speaking out. If we dont, then were not right,lets keep it clean, just say what we are feeling.What about the things at the lake that are going on right now, without boats there wizzing around and people walking the campgrounds.Lets make humor of the things that we never think about till it is open again.Its bad for me as i just finished my boat after working all summer on it and planned a 3 dayer at calville.I guess i will just throw some sand on my new carpet and leave stuff all over boat one night to feel like i was there.I might even have my kids hide the keys in it,and look for them at night without a flashlight ha ha.
 

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Lol @ jjacobs... okay let's get some laughs out of this. What do you all think the local news stations would title our hypothetical class action lawsuit.

Bummed boaters look to retrieve some bang for their bucks... Lol
 

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From what i hear, if you decide to say screw you and launch- it will cost you $5,000 but then again whos has a job still to write the ticket!Please dont let it be metro to protect and serve us.

I dont care about losing some sticker money, i just want to cruise mead.

If this isnt resolved by november its time to start the boater convoy to calville.Of course we will let the rich launch first! Wont we look cool on the news as we all heard our way there.
 

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From what i hear, if you decide to say screw you and launch- it will cost you $5,000

Nah, it's only $500...

OR 6 months in jail... :faint2:

(and I'm guessing a Monopoly "Get Out of Jail Free" card would work just about as well as our Lake Mead stickers are working now... :D)

I'm half skeptical that they would do anything if you were actually able to get into the park, besides asking you to leave. Unless you're being rude and obnoxious, then they might throw the book at you.

I read an article a couple days ago about Red Rock, where a group got turned away from the visitors center/loop road, so they just drove down the hwy and hiked into the park from one of the trail heads on the road. If they are not enforcing Red Rock where it would be easy pickings, I kind of doubt they are going to be canvasing the entire park at Mead...
 

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500, that aint crap,but the jail time is for real,sandwhiches for that long will make u crazy!!!

If the LAKE isnt open by november, i will start the convoy.Let me hit check city first though.
 

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Lol @ jjacobs... okay let's get some laughs out of this. What do you all think the local news stations would title our hypothetical class action lawsuit.

Bummed boaters look to retrieve some bang for their bucks... Lol



Humor is, the other countries that dont like us are laughing there butts off as they read about the closing of united states national parks. Its like taking a good friend to the lake during summer and saying dont touch the water!
 

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I can tell you from experience that the red rock stories are true. I drive taxis and on the first day of the shut down I had two gentleman who wanted to go to red rock. We got to the turnoff and were told by the rangers to move it along. I drove them up another 30 yards and let them off at the first trailhead in plain view of the rangers. The guys walked right in and hiked for 3 hours without being bothered by anyone. I came back, loaded them back up in the same spot and we left without incident.

Although I already winterized my boat (kids soccer season runs into mid November so can't boat) I'd be more then happy to hitch up and join the convoy just to make a point.
 

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Cool :)
 

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Awww man. I would have totally gone if I would have known sooner.. They should have one of these every weekend until they open the parks back up.

unfortunately I just got into work for some overtime, otherwise I would load MB up and head down.. So is there a spot where everyone is parking or are they just driving the strip?
 
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The weather is perfect, but no place to boat within a reasonable distance. I hope to go out a couple of times this month, but I winterized our boat today in the event that we can't. BUMMER.....

I feel for those who are losing income from the shutdown. It is hurting business even in our small town as it is a gateway to Death Valley.
 
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jjacobs007

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Strip is cool but if this isnt taken care of by november we will line up the convoy and head to calville,even if im alone i will be there.Lets start getting togeather now for the best day and such.We wont break any laws just get to calville and go from there.Can we still eat at the marina? they have plenty of parking for all our boats.
 

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So did anyone attend the strip cruise? How was the turnout? Any media coverage?
 

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Good to see you make it down to the Strip LVChris, I didn't make it down there...:facepalm:
 

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Those are great pics Chris, thanks for taking them and sharing them here!
 
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