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So far Temple Bar has been fun! Wish the wind would stay away....
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Went up to Big Sandy yesterday
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River flow right to Sandy
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so who alls boating Sunday (Tomorrow 7/7)...gonna take sues toon out
 
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We are heading up there today. Nicole was asking me if you were out this weekend.
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We got here Wednesday, staying until tomorrow morning


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No more posting about Big Sandy, and Meadview is closed. Looks like a good time, wish I was there but the boy ships off to the Navy tomorrow. Had to stay home.
 
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Awesome thread.

I've only been once, week long houseboat trip. The glass for days was awesome. But I remember the storms as well.

Thanks for the pics!
 
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Saturday 6/29, before packing it in for the day and heading back to TB.
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Tuesday 7/2, Lost Oil Pressure.
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Only made it back out on the lake morning of the 4th, so I could retrieve my anchor, ez-up frame and chairs. @PrimeCut & @mothershipper, sorry I missed you all out on the beach.
 
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I’m gonna right there on Saturday! Super stoked!


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Andy B. said:
How come nobody has gotten an RDP lake Mead get together ever? Or maybe I just missed it , i'm out at the lake every weekend unless it's really windy or i'm out of town.
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people aren't very friendy at mead, and get into there "I OWN THE LAKE LITTLE CLICKS...we were out this morning, other than getting cused out, and told to get the fuc out of here....we had a great time... went up to Hallett beach and back in the toon...
 
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people aren't very friendy at mead, and get into there "I OWN THE LAKE LITTLE CLICKS...we were out this morning, other than getting cused out, and told to get the fuc out of here....we had a great time... went up to Hallett beach and back in the toon...
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Kind of weird at the beach we stayed at by Temple, we got there early Wednesday morning and there where 10-15 EZ ups set up with no tops and a anchor lines set up taking up most of the beach to reserve it. Everyone I met was super nice, just sucked because we had 7 houseboats and stayed 6 days and had to take a shitty part of the beach and they where all only there part of the day and just left there stuff there.


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Kind of weird at the beach we stayed at by Temple, we got there early Wednesday morning and there where 10-15 EZ ups set up with no tops and a anchor lines set up taking up most of the beach to reserve it. Everyone I met was super nice, just sucked because we had 7 houseboats and stayed 6 days and had to take a shitty part of the beach and they where all only there part of the day and just left there stuff there.


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I guess that explains it....we pulled up behind you and waved Hi,and the lady came out the backand told us to fuck off and get the fuc out of here,,, I think she was pissed at us for taking a pic of your set up....oh well,... been years since I've seen you ....I told my wife.... hey that's the guy we met at Hallett beach ....LOL, she said.... I don't think they are very friendly....I thought she was waving hi, and when we got close enough to hear....she was cusing us out...I don't hear so well, and asked my wife, ,"what did she say?"... she said fuc you, get the fuc outta here.......so we did......turned around and headed to middle point...
 
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for those of you that don't know about... mead, we started in the lower basin... it was white caps.... and headed through the narrows to the upper basin,.... as you can see... glass water for as far as you can see...there are so many that boat mead that think that calvile is the end of the lake, and the narrows is the river....they say,... we went to big sandy...and think it's right around the corner from calville...and think kingman wash is temple bar...
 
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After getting beat up navigating Needles to Havasu Friday we hit Mead all day Saturday. Was a great day.

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First trip out yesterday, finally. Launched out of Boulder Harbor and made our way across to Rotary only to find it's inoperable for beaching. We took the dogs out (first time for them and us with anything other than adults to take care of) and were hoping for rotary due to logistics but no go. Ended up at Sandy and had a good time. Scoped out Swallow on the way back. Next Sat we are staying the night in the area of Swallow, lots to choose from over there.
 
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Like 2FF said, the big basin is the place to be. For 35 years we would launch at Hemenway or Boulder then not stop till we were at Middle Point or Hallett Cove around the corner.

Usually take one day to hit Big Sandy. When I was a kid we were in 18 foot flatties and 20 day cruisers. When I started with my family we graduated to Hallett 30s and Spectra 32s. Ahh the good old days!
 
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The lower basin isn’t all that bad. A shit show? Hardly, compared to anywhere from AVI to Havasu. It does get rough for sure, but after being here 11 years, 20 minutes away from Boulder Harbor, it’s nice to have an amazing day on the water, every weekend, and not have to make a weekend trip out of it. We’ve been up to the upper basin a few times, and it is nice, and a lot bigger. Starting out in a 20’ cruiser, the upper basin was always “big water” most weekends, so we learned to love the lower. But we are the people that use the water to get away from “life”, leave work at work, and home at home. So when we hit the water, we’ve got a nice 10 minute boat ride, to find one of our amazing preferred beaches to sit at all day long and just relax. Then at the end of the day, weather permitting, a nice cruise into Las Vegas Bay, or over to the dam before heading back to the ramp. And now that we are cruising in a 30’ cat, the ride is much nicer most weekends regardless.

These pics were all over the 4th of July week. Sun,Tue,Fri and Sat.
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nordic454 said:
The lower basin isn’t all that bad. A shit show? Hardly, compared to anywhere from AVI to Havasu. It does get rough for sure, but after being here 11 years, 20 minutes away from Boulder Harbor, it’s nice to have an amazing day on the water, every weekend, and not have to make a weekend trip out of it. We’ve been up to the upper basin a few times, and it is nice, and a lot bigger. Starting out in a 20’ cruiser, the upper basin was always “big water” most weekends, so we learned to love the lower. But we are the people that use the water to get away from “life”, leave work at work, and home at home. So when we hit the water, we’ve got a nice 10 minute boat ride, to find one of our amazing preferred beaches to sit at all day long and just relax. Then at the end of the day, weather permitting, a nice cruise into Las Vegas Bay, or over to the dam before heading back to the ramp. And now that we are cruising in a 30’ cat, the ride is much nicer most weekends regardless.

These pics were all over the 4th of July week. Sun,Tue,Fri and Sat.
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Compared to 15-20 years ago it is worse, but no doubt running the gorge at Havasu on a big weekend is a way worse shit show.

Get off my lake!!!! Btw :D
 
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Two years ago we started going straight to the upper and just floating for most of the day then coming back to rotary or wishing well to see some familiar faces. This last trip I wanted to find a good spot pronto just to see how the dogs did for their first time out. This weekend i'm going straight to Swallow Bay to find a spot. This will leave us not too far from the ramp should we have to head in for whatever reason, we are staying the night Sat night.

I do prefer the upper to get away and enjoy the quiet but we do still like the lower for some shenanigans.
 
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ramos45 said:
Two years ago we started going straight to the upper and just floating for most of the day then coming back to rotary or wishing well to see some familiar faces. This last trip I wanted to find a good spot pronto just to see how the dogs did for their first time out. This weekend i'm going straight to Swallow Bay to find a spot. This will leave us not too far from the ramp should we have to head in for whatever reason, we are staying the night Sat night.

I do prefer the upper to get away and enjoy the quiet but we do still like the lower for some shenanigans.
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We hang at swallow and rotary on the other side of swallow some nice beeches and close to Boulder harbor if the wind picks up. If it's a nice we to cruise to the other side of the lake and hang out at that beech to the left right before the turn to Hallet beech.
 
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We hang at swallow and rotary on the other side of swallow some nice beeches and close to Boulder harbor if the wind picks up. If it's a nice we to cruise to the other side of the lake and hang out at that beech to the left right before the turn to Hallet beech.
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Yeah, rotary cove beaching spot is now under water. I'm wanting top stay near ramp in case dogs get stupid
 
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Reading this makes me realize I need to get out more. I have only been out to big sandy once for bout half a day this year. I'm not proud of that!
 
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You guys act like it's as small as Parker, lol. I've never felt crowded at Mead, or Powell for that matter. They're just so big, I think people spread out pretty well. When we were there for the 4th we were pulling out at Boulder late on Friday night and it was quite a show. You've got that entire ramp to pull your plug wipe down and put your crap away and 2 or 3 people stopped 20-30 yards from the ramp. My wife (somewhat of a novice) couldn't find a way to pull the dually down with a 30' trailer to pick us up because there was no room to straighten out. Now she is 5 foot nothin so she can barely see over the hood of the dmax so I don't blame her for not seeing how it was possibly navigable. I got a little impatient but didn't lose my cool with her, I docked the boat quick and ran up and did it. Only after yelling "clear the ramp" multiple times but trying to be as respectful as possible. Anyway, it was getting dark quick but we got it done. The real sad deal was the Hallett that got pierced with a pontoon of another boat. I think they were both trying to trailer. I didn't see it cause I was focused on our own stuff but anyway, sad deal. Cops came and I hope the toon'er takes responsibility, still sucks though. The "show" is EVERYWHERE and unavoidable sometimes but I certainly don't feel like Mead is over crowded. Anyway....


Side bar: I learned from my Dad what not to do and what to do at the ramp with your wife driving the truck, ultimate patience, continual praise and reassurance. My theory is, "I've got all day" I don't want her to feel rushed by me. Nobody else on the ramp has ever disrespected her either. A couple guys have gotten out of their trucks and talked her through it or gave her a tip on occasion. THIS is boating. Relax, enjoy, respect eachother and help one another out. First time she launched me and retrieved, Dad sat shotgun and slowly coached her through it. I wish he was still here to see her do it and hear her praise of his lessons.
 
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J DUNN said:
You guys act like it's as small as Parker, lol. I've never felt crowded at Mead, or Powell for that matter. They're just so big, I think people spread out pretty well. When we were there for the 4th we were pulling out at Boulder late on Friday night and it was quite a show. You've got that entire ramp to pull your plug wipe down and put your crap away and 2 or 3 people stopped 20-30 yards from the ramp. My wife (somewhat of a novice) couldn't find a way to pull the dually down with a 30' trailer to pick us up because there was no room to straighten out. Now she is 5 foot nothin so she can barely see over the hood of the dmax so I don't blame her for not seeing how it was possibly navigable. I got a little impatient but didn't lose my cool with her, I docked the boat quick and ran up and did it. Only after yelling "clear the ramp" multiple times but trying to be as respectful as possible. Anyway, it was getting dark quick but we got it done. The real sad deal was the Hallett that got pierced with a pontoon of another boat. I think they were both trying to trailer. I didn't see it cause I was focused on our own stuff but anyway, sad deal. Cops came and I hope the toon'er takes responsibility, still sucks though. The "show" is EVERYWHERE and unavoidable sometimes but I certainly don't feel like Mead is over crowded. Anyway....


Side bar: I learned from my Dad what not to do and what to do at the ramp with your wife driving the truck, ultimate patience, continual praise and reassurance. My theory is, "I've got all day" I don't want her to feel rushed by me. Nobody else on the ramp has ever disrespected her either. A couple guys have gotten out of their trucks and talked her through it or gave her a tip on occasion. THIS is boating. Relax, enjoy, respect eachother and help one another out. First time she launched me and retrieved, Dad sat shotgun and slowly coached her through it. I wish he was still here to see her do it and hear her praise of his lessons.
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True, the lake is big enough for all of us but the limited launch ramps can be a huge bottle neck. I kept mine in a slip at Callville a few years ago. one holiday weekend people were waiting 4-6 hours to retrieve. The line of trucks waiting was endless. Many left their boat overnight to retrieve the following day. I haven't slipped it in a few years due to wear and tear and less use of boat but now i avoid holiday weekends because of this hassle.
 
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J DUNN said:
You guys act like it's as small as Parker, lol. I've never felt crowded at Mead, or Powell for that matter. They're just so big, I think people spread out pretty well. When we were there for the 4th we were pulling out at Boulder late on Friday night and it was quite a show. You've got that entire ramp to pull your plug wipe down and put your crap away and 2 or 3 people stopped 20-30 yards from the ramp. My wife (somewhat of a novice) couldn't find a way to pull the dually down with a 30' trailer to pick us up because there was no room to straighten out. Now she is 5 foot nothin so she can barely see over the hood of the dmax so I don't blame her for not seeing how it was possibly navigable. I got a little impatient but didn't lose my cool with her, I docked the boat quick and ran up and did it. Only after yelling "clear the ramp" multiple times but trying to be as respectful as possible. Anyway, it was getting dark quick but we got it done. The real sad deal was the Hallett that got pierced with a pontoon of another boat. I think they were both trying to trailer. I didn't see it cause I was focused on our own stuff but anyway, sad deal. Cops came and I hope the toon'er takes responsibility, still sucks though. The "show" is EVERYWHERE and unavoidable sometimes but I certainly don't feel like Mead is over crowded. Anyway....


Side bar: I learned from my Dad what not to do and what to do at the ramp with your wife driving the truck, ultimate patience, continual praise and reassurance. My theory is, "I've got all day" I don't want her to feel rushed by me. Nobody else on the ramp has ever disrespected her either. A couple guys have gotten out of their trucks and talked her through it or gave her a tip on occasion. THIS is boating. Relax, enjoy, respect eachother and help one another out. First time she launched me and retrieved, Dad sat shotgun and slowly coached her through it. I wish he was still here to see her do it and hear her praise of his lessons.
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that Fri night was kinda messy on the ramp. I do remember all the goof balls stopping to wipe down just off of the water. Then, monkey see, monkey do.
 
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Towing to Boulder now. On water in the 240 Friday and Saturday. Launch at Hemenway, probably boat up into Temple Bar area. If you see us come say Hi. Blue and white 240 with Bimini up all day to save my bald head, lol.
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Heading to Temple Bar this morning for the first trip of the year! We will be camped at the same beach Prime Cut was on,(over the 4th), just west of Temple Bar. Hoping the wind is not to bad the next few days.
 
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Planning a trip next year on an off weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun). Would like to meet up with some RDP inmates if possible, not sure on dates yet.
 
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