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mateobosch posted 05-04-2011 08:04 AM ET (US)
Work will be winding down a bit for me in August and Carmen and I are planning to get up to Torch Lake for a weekend in early to mid August.
We plan to explore the chain of lakes, get some sun by the sand bar on Torch Lake and just relax.
Anyone interested in getting together up there for a few days?

MarthaB posted 05-04-2011 06:05 PM ET (US)
Maybe, depends on the date.
mateobosch posted 05-04-2011 06:36 PM ET (US)
We are thinking August 12-14.
meridian posted 05-05-2011 07:33 PM ET (US)
sounds good...
home Aside posted 05-06-2011 08:47 PM ET (US)
I'm interested too....maybe We could make arrangements at the Boston whaler Dealer/Marina that we had the rendezvous at a couple of years ago.

http://dewittmarine.com/about/
Pat
mateobosch posted 05-10-2011 01:25 PM ET (US)
Pat,
I called down to Dewitt Marine today and they currently have 4 slips that are side by side for the weekend of the 12th. We could always all meet up at the store part of the day on Saturday if everyone wants to. I am OK with making plans with a Marina but I want things to be easy going and focused on relaxation.
We will be making reservations soon at a campground or motel in the area so if anyone is interested in staying semi-together we can figure something out. There are plenty of motels in the area or within a small drive.

Who else wants to get out on Torch this summer?
It will be a good time!

Matt
K Albus posted 05-10-2011 01:29 PM ET (US)
Torch Lake is on my list of places to see, but I already have plans in the Leelanau peninsula for that weekend. I will be staying in Omena, and I will have my boat with me. I hope you have excellent weather for your trip.
mateobosch posted 05-12-2011 01:05 PM ET (US)
Thanks Kevin, I hope the weather is nice for you as well up there. If you change your plans at all, come find us on the sand bar at Torch.
ConB posted 05-12-2011 03:22 PM ET (US)
As the eagle flies, Omena and Torch Lake are only 10 or so miles apart.
Con
mateobosch posted 06-08-2011 08:24 PM ET (US)
So far we have a few people interested. Carmen and I are planning to camp for the weekend and we will be making reservations soon. Is anyone else interested in meeting up for a few days on the lake or camping?
PeteB88 posted 06-15-2011 12:08 AM ET (US)
I might be down for this. Len and Margit from FL might be coming here in August - keep us posted.
captain wilson posted 06-19-2011 11:04 PM ET (US)
I amy be interested, will have my wife ck her work schedule. thanks Jeff
mateobosch posted 06-21-2011 02:30 PM ET (US)
We will be heading up for the weekend on Thursday the 11th and will be staying at the Chain O' Lakes Camp Ground. Anyone interested in camping can make reservations by calling 231-533-8432. It is a boat/dog friendly camp ground.
Matt

mateobosch posted 07-12-2011 01:14 PM ET (US)
Who's still interested? You can't find a nicer lake around here to boat on!
MarthaB posted 07-12-2011 09:26 PM ET (US)
If we come, it will be a day trip on Saturday or you could come to Suttons Bay to hang out on GT Bay with us. This invitation is open to other CW members too. We have company arriving on the 12th.
It also depends on Fisher's health. It has been 6 weeks since the vet diagnosed the sarcoma (cancer). At that time, they could not give us a time line. Thought maybe it would be day to day, but it has been week to week. He seems to be doing OK. He is fairly active, chasing water fowl, swimming, appetite is great, but does sleep more that what he did. Grateful the pain med isn't having any side effects.
captain wilson posted 07-13-2011 08:59 PM ET (US)
I Have a cottage on the east side of the state, i may come early that am. and stay at a motel for that night. Thanks Jeff
mateobosch posted 07-31-2011 08:59 AM ET (US)
Less than two weeks now... Anyone else interested in coming up?
home Aside posted 08-01-2011 04:37 PM ET (US)
I have the 12th & 13th off, could possibly leave on the 11th after work around 4PM, I would have to leave for home on the 13th as I have to work on the 14th, I'll let you know
Pat
mateobosch posted 08-02-2011 01:27 PM ET (US)
Pat,
That sounds like a good idea!
MarthaB posted 08-04-2011 06:17 PM ET (US)
Invitation to CW members (including K Albus, Waterwonderland and others in the GT area).
Saturday, August 13th, rendezvous on Grand Traverse Bay/Suttons Bay.
To Matt, Carmen and other BW owners who will be hanging out on Torch Lake, on Saturday morning you could splash at the Elk Rapids Marina, then it is a 30 minute ride to the end of Stony Point. Another option is to trailer your boat to Suttons Bay, but I think it would be faster by water from ER. After a day on the bay, you are invited a Cedar hot dog (homemade hot dogs) roast on our beach. Bring a dish to pass and your favorite libation.
MarthaB posted 08-06-2011 07:38 PM ET (US)
Bump
MarthaB posted 08-09-2011 10:00 PM ET (US)
Looks like there is no interest for cruising Grand Traverse Bay on Saturday and the hot dog roast. Hope those of you who will be in the area enjoy your time on Torch Lake or where ever you may go.
jimh posted 08-09-2011 10:19 PM ET (US)
If I had but world enough and time...
I'd be in Suttons Bay this weekend.
Alas, can't get up there this time!
--jimh
K Albus posted 08-10-2011 01:11 PM ET (US)
My trip to Omena has been canceled. Thanks for the invitation, Martha.
home Aside posted 08-10-2011 05:33 PM ET (US)
Sorry I didn't answer earlier, I've been pretty busy keeping up with my ailing father, as well as work. Helping my 88 year old Dad get into the swing of things with dialysis treatments seems to uncover new complications at every turn.
Thus I won't be boating this weekend, but there's plenty of time for that as we all know... my regards to Matt & Carmen as well as Con & Martha for the invitations.
Pat
mateobosch posted 08-12-2011 09:25 AM ET (US)
We are camping and boating with a large group here on Torch Lake. Anyone is welcome to join us.
616-834-3042
MarthaB posted 08-14-2011 10:11 AM ET (US)
Sorry you had crappy weather yesterday, but Friday was great.
Yesterday and all night, GT Bay had white caps with a NE wind. They say the gusts were up to 20. But at least the sailors were happy.

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Author	Topic: Torch Lake, August 2011
mateobosch	posted 05-04-2011 08:04 AM ET (US) Work will be winding down a bit for me in August and Carmen and I are planning to get up to Torch Lake for a weekend in early to mid August. We plan to explore the chain of lakes, get some sun by the sand bar on Torch Lake and just relax. Anyone interested in getting together up there for a few days?
MarthaB	posted 05-04-2011 06:05 PM ET (US) Maybe, depends on the date.
mateobosch	posted 05-04-2011 06:36 PM ET (US) We are thinking August 12-14.
meridian	posted 05-05-2011 07:33 PM ET (US) sounds good...
home Aside	posted 05-06-2011 08:47 PM ET (US) I'm interested too....maybe We could make arrangements at the Boston whaler Dealer/Marina that we had the rendezvous at a couple of years ago. http://dewittmarine.com/about/ Pat
mateobosch	posted 05-10-2011 01:25 PM ET (US) Pat, I called down to Dewitt Marine today and they currently have 4 slips that are side by side for the weekend of the 12th. We could always all meet up at the store part of the day on Saturday if everyone wants to. I am OK with making plans with a Marina but I want things to be easy going and focused on relaxation. We will be making reservations soon at a campground or motel in the area so if anyone is interested in staying semi-together we can figure something out. There are plenty of motels in the area or within a small drive. Who else wants to get out on Torch this summer? It will be a good time! Matt
K Albus	posted 05-10-2011 01:29 PM ET (US) Torch Lake is on my list of places to see, but I already have plans in the Leelanau peninsula for that weekend. I will be staying in Omena, and I will have my boat with me. I hope you have excellent weather for your trip.
mateobosch	posted 05-12-2011 01:05 PM ET (US) Thanks Kevin, I hope the weather is nice for you as well up there. If you change your plans at all, come find us on the sand bar at Torch.
ConB	posted 05-12-2011 03:22 PM ET (US) As the eagle flies, Omena and Torch Lake are only 10 or so miles apart. Con
mateobosch	posted 06-08-2011 08:24 PM ET (US) So far we have a few people interested. Carmen and I are planning to camp for the weekend and we will be making reservations soon. Is anyone else interested in meeting up for a few days on the lake or camping?
PeteB88	posted 06-15-2011 12:08 AM ET (US) I might be down for this. Len and Margit from FL might be coming here in August - keep us posted.
captain wilson	posted 06-19-2011 11:04 PM ET (US) I amy be interested, will have my wife ck her work schedule. thanks Jeff
mateobosch	posted 06-21-2011 02:30 PM ET (US) We will be heading up for the weekend on Thursday the 11th and will be staying at the Chain O' Lakes Camp Ground. Anyone interested in camping can make reservations by calling 231-533-8432. It is a boat/dog friendly camp ground. Matt
mateobosch	posted 07-12-2011 01:14 PM ET (US) Who's still interested? You can't find a nicer lake around here to boat on!
MarthaB	posted 07-12-2011 09:26 PM ET (US) If we come, it will be a day trip on Saturday or you could come to Suttons Bay to hang out on GT Bay with us. This invitation is open to other CW members too. We have company arriving on the 12th. It also depends on Fisher's health. It has been 6 weeks since the vet diagnosed the sarcoma (cancer). At that time, they could not give us a time line. Thought maybe it would be day to day, but it has been week to week. He seems to be doing OK. He is fairly active, chasing water fowl, swimming, appetite is great, but does sleep more that what he did. Grateful the pain med isn't having any side effects.
captain wilson	posted 07-13-2011 08:59 PM ET (US) I Have a cottage on the east side of the state, i may come early that am. and stay at a motel for that night. Thanks Jeff
mateobosch	posted 07-31-2011 08:59 AM ET (US) Less than two weeks now... Anyone else interested in coming up?
home Aside	posted 08-01-2011 04:37 PM ET (US) I have the 12th & 13th off, could possibly leave on the 11th after work around 4PM, I would have to leave for home on the 13th as I have to work on the 14th, I'll let you know Pat
mateobosch	posted 08-02-2011 01:27 PM ET (US) Pat, That sounds like a good idea!
MarthaB	posted 08-04-2011 06:17 PM ET (US) Invitation to CW members (including K Albus, Waterwonderland and others in the GT area). Saturday, August 13th, rendezvous on Grand Traverse Bay/Suttons Bay. To Matt, Carmen and other BW owners who will be hanging out on Torch Lake, on Saturday morning you could splash at the Elk Rapids Marina, then it is a 30 minute ride to the end of Stony Point. Another option is to trailer your boat to Suttons Bay, but I think it would be faster by water from ER. After a day on the bay, you are invited a Cedar hot dog (homemade hot dogs) roast on our beach. Bring a dish to pass and your favorite libation.
MarthaB	posted 08-06-2011 07:38 PM ET (US) Bump
MarthaB	posted 08-09-2011 10:00 PM ET (US) Looks like there is no interest for cruising Grand Traverse Bay on Saturday and the hot dog roast. Hope those of you who will be in the area enjoy your time on Torch Lake or where ever you may go.
jimh	posted 08-09-2011 10:19 PM ET (US) If I had but world enough and time... I'd be in Suttons Bay this weekend. Alas, can't get up there this time! --jimh
K Albus	posted 08-10-2011 01:11 PM ET (US) My trip to Omena has been canceled. Thanks for the invitation, Martha.
home Aside	posted 08-10-2011 05:33 PM ET (US) Sorry I didn't answer earlier, I've been pretty busy keeping up with my ailing father, as well as work. Helping my 88 year old Dad get into the swing of things with dialysis treatments seems to uncover new complications at every turn. Thus I won't be boating this weekend, but there's plenty of time for that as we all know... my regards to Matt & Carmen as well as Con & Martha for the invitations. Pat
mateobosch	posted 08-12-2011 09:25 AM ET (US) We are camping and boating with a large group here on Torch Lake. Anyone is welcome to join us. 616-834-3042
MarthaB	posted 08-14-2011 10:11 AM ET (US) Sorry you had crappy weather yesterday, but Friday was great. Yesterday and all night, GT Bay had white caps with a NE wind. They say the gusts were up to 20. But at least the sailors were happy.