Monster storm roll call

[svlperry]

Who’s going

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Spectating.

 

[Redracer1090]

Staying, North Jacksonville Party Time

 

[H20 Toie]

I'm out

 

[DWC]

We’ll be in town spectating. @Jumppack JB and @Nordic35 are joining the festivities.

 

[Jumppack JB]

@DWC I thought you guys weren't going to be out.

 

[DWC]

@DWC I thought you guys weren't going to be out.

We’ll be out late Friday. Stupid work.

 

[azsunfun]

HELLO!!
HAPPY MONDAY!!!
Monster Storm is in 5 DAYS – YAY!!

Here is what you can expect for MONSTER STORM 2022- this event is fun, casual and a TON of FUN! (We have attached the official event schedule for your reference.)

HUGE SHOUT OUT TO the OCTANE MARINE CREW for SPONSORING MONSTER STORM 2022 for a 5th YEAR in a ROW! You guys’ Rock!

Did you reserve a dock through STORM POKER RUNS?! If so, you can park there starting Thursday, September 29th, 2022, till Sunday October 2nd, 2022. Remember the slips are assigned so please park in your spot only. If you rented a Storm Slip you should have received a map and invoice. If not let ChristinA know.
Did you reserve a dock through the London Bridge Resort? If so, you will get your slip information upon checking into the hotel!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th, 2022:

• Did you and your crew register for the LUNCH RUN on Friday September 30th, 2022? It was included in your event package.

If you plan to attend the lunch run you can leave at your leisure, lunch gathering is from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (lunch will begin serving at 11:30 AM) Come join us for drinks, food, and some giveaways!
Parking is permitted on the F dock, if you prefer the beach there will be reserved Monster Storm Signs directly in front of the Resturant/Bar. (See attached Map)
Have you never been to Pirate Cove? The Storm Deck Boat will be leaving the Resort at about 10:30 AM if you would like to travel with us you are welcome to gather in front of LBR with us. You can’t miss the Storm Boat she is Wrapped STORM and is 32’ Long.
Lunch Coupons will be given out at Pirates, by the storm team starting at 11:30 AM for the FREE lunch, and drink options.
WE RECOMMEND to ALWAYS wear a life JACKET during the STORM EVENTS.

• Next up is the Welcome Party, Friday night, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM located at Kokomo back yard (LBR’s LOWER POOL) this is where you will check in for the event and get your swag bag, hang out with the Storm crew, and have dinner.

SATURDAY, October 1st, 2022:

• Late event check in 8 AM at the Kokomo Backyard pool at the LBR TENT. This is only if you did not check in on Friday night. If you did, we would see you at the Drivers Meeting.
• Mandatory Driver’s Meeting at 8:30 AM Kokomo Backyard pool at the LBR TENT.
• POKER RUN 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon all Card stops will be open from this time if, you do not make it to a card stop no worries you can collect all your cards at Card Turn-In. Life Jackets are mandatory for all CREW members During the Poker Run.
• Holiday Photos with Santa Hats from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM you can go by the Storm Deck Boat in front of the Resort, collect some Santa Hats and then go park in front of / under the bridge and the STORM Photographer will capture a few photos for you and your crew to share with family and friends.
• Card Turn-In from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM we will paly some Poker and see who will win the 2022 Monster Storm Poker Hands. This will be located at the Storm Tent, at the Kokomo Backyard. NO CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5:00 PM
• COSTUME AWARDS PARTY- this is the Halloween themed Costume Party from 7:00 to Midnight we will Party the night away, Costumes are not required but highly recommended. We will announce the poker run winners and give out some prizes for the BEST DRESSED! Join us for some unforgettable fun, dinner drinks and DJ~ Jimmy Jam rocking the night.

Sunday is Reserved for a Day of Relaxing and Travel home; we wish you a safe journey back home an GRAEATLY appreciate you participating in MONSTER STORM 2022.

If I forgot anything at all, or you have ANY QUESTIONS please feel free to reach out to me via this email or my cell is 623-238-1330.

Thank you and we will see you in a few days!

Travel Safe~
ChristinA, Jimmy and the Entire Storm Crew

Thank you to our Sponsors :
Octane Marine
Red Rum
Domn8er Boats
Nordic Boats
Destination Hydration
Pirate Cove Resort
Eliminator Boats
Hamilton Marine and Finance
Barrett Custom Marine
Gator Wraps
Prestige Marine
Cruise N Comfort
Wozencraft Insurance

ChristinA Nichols
Event Manager for DESERT STORM & MONSTER STORM Poker Runs
Phantom Productions, LLC. P.O. Box 12425 Glendale, AZ 85318
623-238-1330 Mobile / 623-321-6151 FaxEmail: [email protected] / Website: www.StormPokerRuns.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StormPokerRuns / Instagram: www.instagram.com/StormPokerRuns
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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: ChristinA Nichols <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 8:03 AM
Subject: MONSTER STORM 2022 - WHAT TO EXPECT
To: ChristinA Nichols <[email protected]>, James "Jimmy" Nichols <[email protected]>

HELLO!!
HAPPY MONDAY!!!
Monster Storm is in 5 DAYS – YAY!!

Here is what you can expect for MONSTER STORM 2022- this event is fun, casual and a TON of FUN! (We have attached the official event schedule for your reference.)

HUGE SHOUT OUT TO the OCTANE MARINE CREW for SPONSORING MONSTER STORM 2022 for a 5th YEAR in a ROW! You guys’ Rock!

Did you reserve a dock through STORM POKER RUNS?! If so, you can park there starting Thursday, September 29th, 2022, till Sunday October 2nd, 2022. Remember the slips are assigned so please park in your spot only. If you rented a Storm Slip you should have received a map and invoice. If not let ChristinA know.
Did you reserve a dock through the London Bridge Resort? If so, you will get your slip information upon checking into the hotel!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th, 2022:

• Did you and your crew register for the LUNCH RUN on Friday September 30th, 2022? It was included in your event package.

If you plan to attend the lunch run you can leave at your leisure, lunch gathering is from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (lunch will begin serving at 11:30 AM) Come join us for drinks, food, and some giveaways!
Parking is permitted on the F dock, if you prefer the beach there will be reserved Monster Storm Signs directly in front of the Resturant/Bar. (See attached Map)
Have you never been to Pirate Cove? The Storm Deck Boat will be leaving the Resort at about 10:30 AM if you would like to travel with us you are welcome to gather in front of LBR with us. You can’t miss the Storm Boat she is Wrapped STORM and is 32’ Long.
Lunch Coupons will be given out at Pirates, by the storm team starting at 11:30 AM for the FREE lunch, and drink options.
WE RECOMMEND to ALWAYS wear a life JACKET during the STORM EVENTS.

• Next up is the Welcome Party, Friday night, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM located at Kokomo back yard (LBR’s LOWER POOL) this is where you will check in for the event and get your swag bag, hang out with the Storm crew, and have dinner.

SATURDAY, October 1st, 2022:

• Late event check in 8 AM at the Kokomo Backyard pool at the LBR TENT. This is only if you did not check in on Friday night. If you did, we would see you at the Drivers Meeting.
• Mandatory Driver’s Meeting at 8:30 AM Kokomo Backyard pool at the LBR TENT.
• POKER RUN 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon all Card stops will be open from this time if, you do not make it to a card stop no worries you can collect all your cards at Card Turn-In. Life Jackets are mandatory for all CREW members During the Poker Run.
• Holiday Photos with Santa Hats from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM you can go by the Storm Deck Boat in front of the Resort, collect some Santa Hats and then go park in front of / under the bridge and the STORM Photographer will capture a few photos for you and your crew to share with family and friends.
• Card Turn-In from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM we will paly some Poker and see who will win the 2022 Monster Storm Poker Hands. This will be located at the Storm Tent, at the Kokomo Backyard. NO CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5:00 PM
• COSTUME AWARDS PARTY- this is the Halloween themed Costume Party from 7:00 to Midnight we will Party the night away, Costumes are not required but highly recommended. We will announce the poker run winners and give out some prizes for the BEST DRESSED! Join us for some unforgettable fun, dinner drinks and DJ~ Jimmy Jam rocking the night.

Sunday is Reserved for a Day of Relaxing and Travel home; we wish you a safe journey back home an GRAEATLY appreciate you participating in MONSTER STORM 2022.

If I forgot anything at all, or you have ANY QUESTIONS please feel free to reach out to me via this email or my cell is 623-238-1330.

Thank you and we will see you in a few days!

Travel Safe~
ChristinA, Jimmy and the Entire Storm Crew

Thank you to our Sponsors :
Octane Marine
Red Rum
Domn8er Boats
Nordic Boats
Destination Hydration
Pirate Cove Resort
Eliminator Boats
Hamilton Marine and Finance
Barrett Custom Marine
Gator Wraps
Prestige Marine
Cruise N Comfort
Wozencraft Insurance

ChristinA Nichols
Event Manager for DESERT STORM & MONSTER STORM Poker Runs
Phantom Productions, LLC. P.O. Box 12425 Glendale, AZ 85318
623-238-1330 Mobile / 623-321-6151 FaxEmail: [email protected] / Website: www.StormPokerRuns.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StormPokerRuns / Instagram: www.instagram.com/StormPokerRuns
​

 

[svlperry]

I’m working it so I’ll see u guys out there

 

[Good Stuff]

Didn’t realize that was this weekend. Look forward to watching the festivities.

 

[wet hull]

We will be there but my row boat isnt fast enough unfortunately. My engine should be done next week. So close but no cigar.

 

[Havasu Rehab]

We will be spectating and supporting the bar tenders at McKees/Flying X.

 

[Jumppack JB]

HELLO!!
HAPPY MONDAY!!!
Monster Storm is in 5 DAYS – YAY!!

Here is what you can expect for MONSTER STORM 2022- this event is fun, casual and a TON of FUN! (We have attached the official event schedule for your reference.)

HUGE SHOUT OUT TO the OCTANE MARINE CREW for SPONSORING MONSTER STORM 2022 for a 5th YEAR in a ROW! You guys’ Rock!

Did you reserve a dock through STORM POKER RUNS?! If so, you can park there starting Thursday, September 29th, 2022, till Sunday October 2nd, 2022. Remember the slips are assigned so please park in your spot only. If you rented a Storm Slip you should have received a map and invoice. If not let ChristinA know.
Did you reserve a dock through the London Bridge Resort? If so, you will get your slip information upon checking into the hotel!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th, 2022:

• Did you and your crew register for the LUNCH RUN on Friday September 30th, 2022? It was included in your event package.

If you plan to attend the lunch run you can leave at your leisure, lunch gathering is from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (lunch will begin serving at 11:30 AM) Come join us for drinks, food, and some giveaways!
Parking is permitted on the F dock, if you prefer the beach there will be reserved Monster Storm Signs directly in front of the Resturant/Bar. (See attached Map)
Have you never been to Pirate Cove? The Storm Deck Boat will be leaving the Resort at about 10:30 AM if you would like to travel with us you are welcome to gather in front of LBR with us. You can’t miss the Storm Boat she is Wrapped STORM and is 32’ Long.
Lunch Coupons will be given out at Pirates, by the storm team starting at 11:30 AM for the FREE lunch, and drink options.
WE RECOMMEND to ALWAYS wear a life JACKET during the STORM EVENTS.

• Next up is the Welcome Party, Friday night, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM located at Kokomo back yard (LBR’s LOWER POOL) this is where you will check in for the event and get your swag bag, hang out with the Storm crew, and have dinner.

SATURDAY, October 1st, 2022:

• Late event check in 8 AM at the Kokomo Backyard pool at the LBR TENT. This is only if you did not check in on Friday night. If you did, we would see you at the Drivers Meeting.
• Mandatory Driver’s Meeting at 8:30 AM Kokomo Backyard pool at the LBR TENT.
• POKER RUN 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon all Card stops will be open from this time if, you do not make it to a card stop no worries you can collect all your cards at Card Turn-In. Life Jackets are mandatory for all CREW members During the Poker Run.
• Holiday Photos with Santa Hats from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM you can go by the Storm Deck Boat in front of the Resort, collect some Santa Hats and then go park in front of / under the bridge and the STORM Photographer will capture a few photos for you and your crew to share with family and friends.
• Card Turn-In from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM we will paly some Poker and see who will win the 2022 Monster Storm Poker Hands. This will be located at the Storm Tent, at the Kokomo Backyard. NO CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5:00 PM
• COSTUME AWARDS PARTY- this is the Halloween themed Costume Party from 7:00 to Midnight we will Party the night away, Costumes are not required but highly recommended. We will announce the poker run winners and give out some prizes for the BEST DRESSED! Join us for some unforgettable fun, dinner drinks and DJ~ Jimmy Jam rocking the night.

Sunday is Reserved for a Day of Relaxing and Travel home; we wish you a safe journey back home an GRAEATLY appreciate you participating in MONSTER STORM 2022.

If I forgot anything at all, or you have ANY QUESTIONS please feel free to reach out to me via this email or my cell is 623-238-1330.

Thank you and we will see you in a few days!

Travel Safe~
ChristinA, Jimmy and the Entire Storm Crew

Thank you to our Sponsors :
Octane Marine
Red Rum
Domn8er Boats
Nordic Boats
Destination Hydration
Pirate Cove Resort
Eliminator Boats
Hamilton Marine and Finance
Barrett Custom Marine
Gator Wraps
Prestige Marine
Cruise N Comfort
Wozencraft Insurance

ChristinA Nichols
Event Manager for DESERT STORM & MONSTER STORM Poker Runs
Phantom Productions, LLC. P.O. Box 12425 Glendale, AZ 85318
623-238-1330 Mobile / 623-321-6151 FaxEmail: [email protected] / Website: www.StormPokerRuns.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StormPokerRuns / Instagram: www.instagram.com/StormPokerRuns
​

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: ChristinA Nichols <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 8:03 AM
Subject: MONSTER STORM 2022 - WHAT TO EXPECT
To: ChristinA Nichols <[email protected]>, James "Jimmy" Nichols <[email protected]>

HELLO!!
HAPPY MONDAY!!!
Monster Storm is in 5 DAYS – YAY!!

Here is what you can expect for MONSTER STORM 2022- this event is fun, casual and a TON of FUN! (We have attached the official event schedule for your reference.)

HUGE SHOUT OUT TO the OCTANE MARINE CREW for SPONSORING MONSTER STORM 2022 for a 5th YEAR in a ROW! You guys’ Rock!

Did you reserve a dock through STORM POKER RUNS?! If so, you can park there starting Thursday, September 29th, 2022, till Sunday October 2nd, 2022. Remember the slips are assigned so please park in your spot only. If you rented a Storm Slip you should have received a map and invoice. If not let ChristinA know.
Did you reserve a dock through the London Bridge Resort? If so, you will get your slip information upon checking into the hotel!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th, 2022:

• Did you and your crew register for the LUNCH RUN on Friday September 30th, 2022? It was included in your event package.

If you plan to attend the lunch run you can leave at your leisure, lunch gathering is from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (lunch will begin serving at 11:30 AM) Come join us for drinks, food, and some giveaways!
Parking is permitted on the F dock, if you prefer the beach there will be reserved Monster Storm Signs directly in front of the Resturant/Bar. (See attached Map)
Have you never been to Pirate Cove? The Storm Deck Boat will be leaving the Resort at about 10:30 AM if you would like to travel with us you are welcome to gather in front of LBR with us. You can’t miss the Storm Boat she is Wrapped STORM and is 32’ Long.
Lunch Coupons will be given out at Pirates, by the storm team starting at 11:30 AM for the FREE lunch, and drink options.
WE RECOMMEND to ALWAYS wear a life JACKET during the STORM EVENTS.

• • Next up is the Welcome Party, Friday night, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM located at Kokomo back yard (LBR’s LOWER POOL) this is where you will check in for the event and get your swag bag, hang out with the Storm crew, and have dinner.

SATURDAY, October 1st, 2022:

• • Late event check in 8 AM at the Kokomo Backyard pool at the LBR TENT. This is only if you did not check in on Friday night. If you did, we would see you at the Drivers Meeting.
  • Mandatory Driver’s Meeting at 8:30 AM Kokomo Backyard pool at the LBR TENT.
  • POKER RUN 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon all Card stops will be open from this time if, you do not make it to a card stop no worries you can collect all your cards at Card Turn-In. Life Jackets are mandatory for all CREW members During the Poker Run.
  • Holiday Photos with Santa Hats from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM you can go by the Storm Deck Boat in front of the Resort, collect some Santa Hats and then go park in front of / under the bridge and the STORM Photographer will capture a few photos for you and your crew to share with family and friends.
  • Card Turn-In from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM we will paly some Poker and see who will win the 2022 Monster Storm Poker Hands. This will be located at the Storm Tent, at the Kokomo Backyard. NO CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5:00 PM
  • COSTUME AWARDS PARTY- this is the Halloween themed Costume Party from 7:00 to Midnight we will Party the night away, Costumes are not required but highly recommended. We will announce the poker run winners and give out some prizes for the BEST DRESSED! Join us for some unforgettable fun, dinner drinks and DJ~ Jimmy Jam rocking the night.

Sunday is Reserved for a Day of Relaxing and Travel home; we wish you a safe journey back home an GRAEATLY appreciate you participating in MONSTER STORM 2022.

If I forgot anything at all, or you have ANY QUESTIONS please feel free to reach out to me via this email or my cell is 623-238-1330.

Thank you and we will see you in a few days!

Travel Safe~
ChristinA, Jimmy and the Entire Storm Crew

Thank you to our Sponsors :
Octane Marine
Red Rum
Domn8er Boats
Nordic Boats
Destination Hydration
Pirate Cove Resort
Eliminator Boats
Hamilton Marine and Finance
Barrett Custom Marine
Gator Wraps
Prestige Marine
Cruise N Comfort
Wozencraft Insurance

ChristinA Nichols

Event Manager for DESERT STORM & MONSTER STORM Poker Runs

Phantom Productions, LLC. P.O. Box 12425 Glendale, AZ 85318

623-238-1330 Mobile / 623-321-6151 FaxEmail: [email protected] / Website: www.StormPokerRuns.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/StormPokerRuns / Instagram: www.instagram.com/StormPokerRuns

​

@Nordic35

 

[RIVERBORN]

Wow. Did not realize it was this weekend at all. And we have been before! WTH. Lol. Thought we planned a quite weekend, we will be in town thurs-sun. Dumb us. Even invited some friends that have a smaller boat and we said “ah nah, it’s a off weekend, you should be good….

 

[Nordic29]

Wow. Did not realize it was this weekend at all. And we have been before! WTH. Lol. Thought we planned a quite weekend, we will be in town thurs-sun. Dumb us. Even invited some friends that have a smaller boat and we said “ah nah, it’s a off weekend, you should be good….

You’ll be fine. There are 7 boats in storm slips if that gives you an idea of the number of extra boats that will be on the water.

 

[svlperry]

Heading out in the morning hopefully meet some rdp peeps out there

 

[RIVERBORN]

We will be out there, but unaware somehow of the event. Thought it was the magic meet up…..(that’s for all the rdp’s that say every weekend is magic meet up).

 

[RiverDave]

You’ll be fine. There are 7 boats in storm slips if that gives you an idea of the number of extra boats that will be on the water.

I hope they get more registrations than that..

Boom bandits is getting married this weekend or I’d be running it.

 

[Singleton]

I hope they get more registrations than that..

Boom bandits is getting married this weekend or I’d be running it.

Someone said last year they had under 40 registered boats.
I don’t think the number will be that high this year.

Between your event, the Eliminator event last weekend and DCB next weekend, MB participation is way down.

 

[Ace in the Hole]

Someone said last year they had under 40 registered boats.
I don’t think the number will be that high this year.

Between your event, the Eliminator event last weekend and DCB next weekend, MB participation is way down.

It was around 35 boats last year. We'll be in Havasu but doing a trash out on a property I just bought. I had fun at the last one, just lack the bandwidth/desire this year.

 

[Singleton]

It was around 35 boats last year. We'll be in Havasu but doing a trash out on a property I just bought. I had fun at the last one, just lack the bandwidth/desire this year.

Nailed it. Same reason we are home and not in Havasu.
Bandwidth and desire to attend MB was zero. RDP event desire was way higher, but work travel kept me from registering. When I got to the RDP party Friday, I was working with limited sleep and just needed a weekend with no schedule.

 

[H20 Toie]

if my boat had motors in it i would be going

 

[Havasu Rehab]

We will be out there, but unaware somehow of the event. Thought it was the magic meet up…..(that’s for all the rdp’s that say every weekend is magic meet up).

See you out there!

 

[RiverDave]

Someone said last year they had under 40 registered boats.
I don’t think the number will be that high this year.

Between your event, the Eliminator event last weekend and DCB next weekend, MB participation is way down.

This is regatta row, there are one to two events on EVERY weekend in mid sept to Oct.. it’s crazy even trying to attend as many as we can.

I’m taking the weekend off because Jason is a good friend and I don’t want to miss his wedding.. or rather I wouldn’t miss it. I’m actually giving up my own bday and wedding anniversary lol.. which is also on OCT 1.

For some reason though it doesn’t seem like the last year or two Monster Storm has been promoted at all? I’m not sure if that is by design or? Maybe they are putting all their efforts towards DS? Who knows..

I am looking forward to halletts in Havasu and the classic performance boat regatta which will be our next two events which are both on the same weekend.

 

[Nordic29]

This is regatta row, there are one to two events on EVERY weekend in mid sept to Oct.. it’s crazy even trying to attend as many as we can.

I’m taking the weekend off because Jason is a good friend and I don’t want to miss his wedding.. or rather I wouldn’t miss it. I’m actually giving up my own bday and wedding anniversary lol.. which is also on OCT 1.

For some reason though it doesn’t seem like the last year or two Monster Storm has been promoted at all? I’m not sure if that is by design or? Maybe they are putting all their efforts towards DS? Who knows..

I am looking forward to halletts in Havasu and the classic performance boat regatta which will be our next two events which are both on the same weekend.

The back to back regattas is what they said caused the dwindling of registrants. It could be a contributing factor.
I believe she said 27 are registered this year. It’s a good thing that @Jumppack JB, @Nordic35 and the rest of RDP’s ‘Best Party Crew’ will be there!

 

[Jumppack JB]

The back to back regattas is what they said caused the dwindling of registrants. It could be a contributing factor.
I believe she said 27 are registered this year. It’s a good thing that @Jumppack JB, @Nordic35 and the rest of RDP’s ‘Best Party Crew’ will be there!

And @DWC will be there too.

 

[azsunfun]

I'm doing this social media stuff wrong, didn't show how I worked on polycarbonate, didn't take pics of leaving the cactus patch and didn't take pics of my boat in the launch lane! Slow learner. Sea ya on the water.

 

[Nordic29]

I'm doing this social media stuff wrong, didn't show how I worked on polycarbonate, didn't take pics of leaving the cactus patch and didn't take pics of my boat in the launch lane! Slow learner. Sea ya on the water.

We’ll see you soon! Can’t wait to see your costumes this year. Last year was awesome with the stilts!

 

[azsunfun]

Think the granddaughter may surprise again this year, as a stilt Walker almost missed the stage, but he did it.

 

[azsunfun]

Couple pics

 

[RogerThat99]

How was Monster Storm? This year, I never really saw anything about it online, other than this thread. Usually it is all over FB also.

 

[RiverDave]

How was Monster Storm? This year, I never really saw anything about it online, other than this thread. Usually it is all over FB also.

I was kinda wondering as well? Costume party? Anything? I really wanted to go but we had Jason’s wedding

 

[RogerThat99]

I was kinda wondering as well? Costume party? Anything? I really wanted to go but we had Jason’s wedding

I literally haven't seen one peep about it before, during, or after. Strange. There was a lot going on last weekend, but I would think we would see something.

 

[RogerThat99]

Another search on FB and can't find any posts since the end of August. Including on the Storm Poke or Runs FB page.

 

[azsunfun]

Decent turnout not sure boat count, jimmy played DJ did a good job,my family and another group tied for group costumes, little disruption In the evening (almost physical) all worked out though, my pictures on boat were limited, and granddaughter belting a song won't load to rdp to big.

 

[Tank]

Someone text me last weekend and said they went out and didn’t really see any signs of a poker run. I was like, “I thought it was in a week or so” but turns out it was last weekend. Zero promotion / advertisement. I know they like to keep it smaller but damn, gotta do some type of promoting.

I think it boils down to a few factors

1) lack of promoting for whatever reason.

2) high fuel prices and inflation is starting to catch up to the average boater - PPP money ran out and the credit card bills from buying fuel in the beginning of the season have come due.

3) other options. Like stated above, priorities for other events runs.

4) kids back in school / sports. Whereas prior to vivid parents would be willing to yank kids out of sports and school for a few days for this run, since most kids have been out of school for a while I think many parents are like, I can’t justify that after we had over a year of go wherever we want whenever we want dude to no kid obligations.

5) now, this is not my personal opinion as I’ve never been wronged by the organizers of DS or MS, but people talk in the industry and I listen. There’s many, many, sponsors and attendees that are less than pleased with the way DS and MS have been run since big Jim left. I don’t think I’ve ever heard more displeasure with organizers of any events in the 25 plus years I’ve been going to various poker runs all Over the country. I think this may be a huge factor. Not just disorganized promotion but poor handling of sponsors and some VIP attendees. Of course some of this can boil down to ego but with multiple people saying the same thing…where there’s smoke there’s fire, comes to mind.

 

[Singleton]

Someone text me last weekend and said they went out and didn’t really see any signs of a poker run. I was like, “I thought it was in a week or so” but turns out it was last weekend. Zero promotion / advertisement. I know they like to keep it smaller but damn, gotta do some type of promoting.

I think it boils down to a few factors

1) lack of promoting for whatever reason.

2) high fuel prices and inflation is starting to catch up to the average boater - PPP money ran out and the credit card bills from buying fuel in the beginning of the season have come due.

3) other options. Like stated above, priorities for other events runs.

4) kids back in school / sports. Whereas prior to vivid parents would be willing to yank kids out of sports and school for a few days for this run, since most kids have been out of school for a while I think many parents are like, I can’t justify that after we had over a year of go wherever we want whenever we want dude to no kid obligations.

5) now, this is not my personal opinion as I’ve never been wronged by the organizers of DS or MS, but people talk in the industry and I listen. There’s many, many, sponsors and attendees that are less than pleased with the way DS and MS have been run since big Jim left. I don’t think I’ve ever heard more displeasure with organizers of any events in the 25 plus years I’ve been going to various poker runs all Over the country. I think this may be a huge factor. Not just disorganized promotion but poor handling of sponsors and some VIP attendees. Of course some of this can boil down to ego but with multiple people saying the same thing…where there’s smoke there’s fire, comes to mind.

I know for me it is a combination of 5 and 3. Had too many other things going on that look a higher priority.

Also, as I told Christina a couple years ago, her lack of professionalism on a few things agitated me. When a vendor professional states that both organizations have agreed to go separate ways, you don’t respond to that post on FB. She did and her response/responses were very unprofessional. Yes, folks were calling her out and talking shit, but as an organizer/owner YOU can’t respond. You have to stay silent, or it adds fire. Her only response that day should of been “thanks for the years of help, the event would not be where it is without your years of dedicated help” and left all the money BS statements offline. I have told her that is one reason I stopped registering for both events. Have others, but that was what started it. Did DS once since and after that event, my wife said never again due to a couple issues associated with our daughter.

 

[svlperry]

It was very low-key like azfunsun said there was a little incident at the costume party on Saturday night, but nothing big they couldn’t handle and they asked both parties to leave

 

[RiverDave]

It was very low-key like azfunsun said there was a little incident at the costume party on Saturday night, but nothing big they couldn’t handle and they asked both parties to leave

I hate to hear that.. sucks when everyone is trying to have fun and shit like that happens

 

[RIVERBORN]

Seems to me when it all changed from monster bash, to monsterstorm it wasn’t a thing really. I could be totally wrong. We attended at the nautical when Teague was involved, was a decent event. Now it’s just kinda a ehh. For me it seemed like monster bash was a more family oriented deal w “normal” boats, and not a hey my ———- is bigger then ur……. But who knows.

 

[Tank]

Seems to me when it all changed from monster bash, to monsterstorm it wasn’t a thing really. I could be totally wrong. We attended at the nautical when Teague was involved, was a decent event. Now it’s just kinda a ehh. For me it seemed like monster bash was a more family oriented deal w “normal” boats, and not a hey my ———- is bigger then ur……. But who knows.

Speaking of which. Teague was the title sponsor for YEARS of both events. Makes you kinda wonder why he’s not any longer. Hmmmmm

 

[DWC]

It’s sad to see the event in decline. It was the first event we did in Havasu. We enjoyed the poker run/costume party and met some great people. Hopefully, someone picks it up and turns it around.

 

[throttle]

I used to participate in the event. Always had a good time. I can think of a dozen reasons why I feel attendance and participation is down but it’s not for me to judge. However, I would start by promoting it better!

This was a fun one that my wife and I attended.