Re: Tomahawk meet

[20mercman]

This is a dilemma I have faced with the meet also. I unfortunately will not be able to camp there this year as we will be about 60 miles north at Lac du Flambeau for a family vacation. Kevin and I will be heading down anyway at least 1 day. I play in a concert band, (Kenosha Pop’s) and we have gigs on Wednesday nights. I pull the equipment trailer, so I really need to be there. A few years ago I did make it on Wednesday, but usually we arrive on Thursday morning. (Airstream trailer and blue 86 GMC Suburban) Lots of the items have traded hands by then, but there is still a lot of things for sale. I also have found that the free motors are usually available on Saturday as folks are pulling out. Last year we felt sorry for a 53 Corsair Navigator 5hp, that we found a place for. (This motor closed out our season here in southern Wisconsin in early December! ) I agree that it would be nice for the north woods chapter to find a way to make it at least a Wed-Sat event, and figure out a way to discourage folks from being all set up on the previous weekend. A lot of these folks then are ready to pull out on Thursday. Last year with the poor weather, it was more understandable, but it is still a great show, and I wouldn’t miss it.

Also don’t forget that there are the water events, and this is one of the things that make this such a special event. Outboards are supposed to be run, so it is always fun to get out on the water and show off your latest projects.

Steve