2013 Lake Murray Poker Run

[DILLIGAF]

June 7th,8th,and 9th. Got some big things in the works for this year but we wanted to get the dates out there.
http://lakemurraypokerrun.com/

[AMBUSHER]

June 7th,8th,and 9th. Got some big things in the works for this year but we wanted to get the dates out there.
http://lakemurraypokerrun.com/

Thanks for the update Mike, see you guys there!:rock

[Velocity Mark]

Already have vacation, glad I guest the date right.

[Diamond Performance]

Whats the best place to stay?

[36outlaw]

Already have vacation, glad I guest the date right.

I have vacation time booked too........... looking forward to it!

[MIKES280]

yep me too

[Apollard]

We're in. Gives me a drop dead date for the rebuild :laff

[DILLIGAF]

Whats the best place to stay?

There is a new place on the lake we are going to be talking too about being part of the weekend. If everything works out rooms,boat slips,meetings,parties,the whole deal will be in one spot. Worst case we run it just like we have in the past and folks can rent houses on the lake or stay at one of the two hotels that give us discounts for the run. The parties, meeting ect will be just as they have been if we cant strike a deal with the new spot. I will update the website and forums as we begin to work out the details. All that aside, we are looking forward to our 4th year and a great run.

[rclaws35]

I am in.:smiley-with-glasses

[AMBUSHER]

I am in.:smiley-with-glasses

Oh chit, there goes the neighborhood.:)

[Spicy]

I spoke with Steve M. (Roostertails & Cocktails) last evening about this run and think I'm going to drag my junk south for this weekend... It looks to be exactly 8 hour pull from my office in Northern Virginia to Lake Murray SC.. Not exactly around the corner but not hateful either!!!
I will see as we get closer to the date to confirm!! Be nice to get some fresh water on the Cig!!

Pat

[AMBUSHER]

I spoke with Steve M. (Roostertails & Cocktails) last evening about this run and think I'm going to drag my junk south for this weekend... It looks to be exactly 8 hour pull from my office in Northern Virginia to Lake Murray SC.. Not exactly around the corner but not hateful either!!!
I will see as we get closer to the date to confirm!! Be nice to get some fresh water on the Cig!!

Pat

Think you guys would really enjoy the run Pat. Awesome group of people and a layed back environment. Just dont wait to long to rent a house, they go quick!

TJ

[MIKES280]

I spoke with Steve M. (Roostertails & Cocktails) last evening about this run and think I'm going to drag my junk south for this weekend... It looks to be exactly 8 hour pull from my office in Northern Virginia to Lake Murray SC.. Not exactly around the corner but not hateful either!!!
I will see as we get closer to the date to confirm!! Be nice to get some fresh water on the Cig!!

Patmake sure you can make the Friday raft up it is a great time :rock

[In the red]

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

[Spicy]

There is a new place on the lake we are going to be talking too about being part of the weekend. If everything works out rooms,boat slips,meetings,parties,the whole deal will be in one spot. Worst case we run it just like we have in the past and folks can rent houses on the lake or stay at one of the two hotels that give us discounts for the run. The parties, meeting ect will be just as they have been if we cant strike a deal with the new spot. I will update the website and forums as we begin to work out the details. All that aside, we are looking forward to our 4th year and a great run.

Think you guys would really enjoy the run Pat. Awesome group of people and a layed back environment. Just dont wait to long to rent a house, they go quick!

TJ


Don't want to wait too long, any update on this new Hotel so I can book rooms?
Let me know, if not can someone tell me where to rent these cabins so we are near the action?

Thanks Pat

[DILLIGAF]

Havent met with the new place yet, we have been jumping through hoops to make DNR happy so we can get the permit approved. Heres a link to cabin, and homes on the lake for rent and a hotel we can get group rates at. The hotel is not on the water, only about a 10 min ride though. Sorry for the hold up but we have just had some issues with some of the changes. I will update as soon as I can.
http://lakemurraypokerrun.com/accommodations

[Spicy]

Havent met with the new place yet, we have been jumping through hoops to make DNR happy so we can get the permit approved. Heres a link to cabin, and homes on the lake for rent and a hotel we can get group rates at. The hotel is not on the water, only about a 10 min ride though. Sorry for the hold up but we have just had some issues with some of the changes. I will update as soon as I can.
http://lakemurraypokerrun.com/accommodations

No problem... Just want to make sure if we decide to come that we are where all the action is. Let me know when u can. Thanks Pat

[DILLIGAF]

I sorry for the poker run site being down, I know a few folks have been trying to get accommodations info. The site is back up but still being updated. If anyone needs anything please feel free to send me a msg. The dates an accommodations on the site are correct. We are going to update the stops and lake map after changes are final. Friday will still be the Beach raft up and party, Saturday will still have the Boat Drags. We are changing a couple stops and may be moving the Friday night and Saturday night parties to a new marina. We are trying to improve and make the run bigger and better while also keeping our local DNR happy. Thanks for every ones patients and again my apologies for any confusion.

[heavyhauler]

DILLIGAF posted on FB that the new Liberty Restaurant and Marina is hosting the event and I saw they are advertising for help so looks like it will definitely be opened for this year. I'm not sure about availability of lodging there, but Mike will be posting more here I'm sure. Looking forward to seeing all of you T Lake Murray.

[mj2562]

Ben "forabeer" and I got the last cottage at spinners this morning! We will have are girls with us! We have been talking about going and we sealed the deal now! Looking forward to doing the run!

from the Galaxy note 2

[forabeer]

. . . and neither one of our boats has a motor in it :laff


We will be ready though! Looking forward to it !!!!!

[mj2562]

We will be there!

from the Galaxy note 2

[MIKES280]

cool you are gonna like it

[36outlaw]

Sounds like going to be a good showing from the CPBA crowd......looking forward to it here

[DILLIGAF]

Website has been updated some, we have printable registration forms up,our new sponsors are on the site, link to last years pics, and some general information on the meetings/ awards parties. We will have aerial pictures again this year and the drag boat races after lunch. New host on board for the parties is allowing much more dock space for folks to show off their boats. We will do one more update to the site as soon as I get some answers on a couple things I want to add.

[DILLIGAF]

This is a view of our host for the Friday night and Saturday night meetings /parties. Grand opening is today! Also check them out here.
https://www.facebook.com/MarinaBaySC

[MIKES280]

Nice

[Apollard]

Very nice. Got some time on the boat today, I might make it :laff

[DILLIGAF]

Updated our site with some more info, and dont forget to get that registration form filled out and mailed to us. We are hoping to make this year the better than the 3 prior years. Im sure with our new host on board and with all the docking it will make for a great time for all just walking the docks checking out the hardware.

http://lakemurraypokerrun.com/

[ROGMAN]

Got this run on the schedule. Already have hotel reservations made.

Jon

[rclaws35]

Still looking for a place to stay. Where is everybody staying ?

[DILLIGAF]

Did you try these? I know Spinners is full.
http://columbiaharbison.place.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/place/index.jsp
http://www.lakemurrayvacation.com/?gclid=CMzfw9_cnKcCFUHs7QodWFg_cQ

The second link is for rental houses on the lake, a good many folks have done this in the past. Give us a shout if your having trouble finding something and we will see what we can do.

[jbrock]

Still looking for a place to stay. Where is everybody staying ?

I know where NOT to stay!!! :nutkick

[Apollard]

I know where NOT to stay!!! :nutkick

Which is....?

[36outlaw]

my registration is in the mail.......

[rclaws35]

I know where NOT to stay!!! :nutkick

You got that right

[rclaws35]

my registration is in the mail.......

Can you loan me some $$$ so I can register?:dunno

[Swede]

Has anybody asked if that Marina Bay will do a weekend rental? It looks like they are rental apartments anyway.

I'll probably just stay at the Hyatt again.

[BarretE1]

This is always one hell of a good time. We haven't missed it the past couple years and if my rig is ready in time we'll be there again this year. At this point, I'm probably annoying the piss out of Mark Rinda to have my motors done in time, but it sounds like we may be cutting it close. Brockman, I'll keep you posted if we're gonna be ready if you & Jenny still want to ride along.

[DILLIGAF]

Has anybody asked if that Marina Bay will do a weekend rental? It looks like they are rental apartments anyway.

I'll probably just stay at the Hyatt again.

They are not as of a month ago. We have a meeting coming up with them just to walk through some things,I will check on it. There is still some construction going on so I wouldnt bet on it, that may change when complete. I was hoping they would so folks could just walk to the parties. It would be nice to have a resort with vacation rentals like that on Murray.

[jbrock]

This is always one hell of a good time. We haven't missed it the past couple years and if my rig is ready in time we'll be there again this year. At this point, I'm probably annoying the piss out of Mark Rinda to have my motors done in time, but it sounds like we may be cutting it close. Brockman, I'll keep you posted if we're gonna be ready if you & Jenny still want to ride along.

Sounds good, if you'll have us, we are in! Lets get together after the wedding to discuss arrangements.

[jbrock]

Which is....?

Some chitty rental property we got last year, they took our deposit because they mis-advertised the place as having a ramp. (and a dock, but thats another story) When we got there you could hardly drive a jon boat trailer down the ramp...we tried anyway, and put ruts in the mud, (no concrete) so they charged us for it. :wall_smiley:

[mj2562]

Sorry to hear Jason I hope it's not spinners. They advertise a ramp that's new.

from the Galaxy note 2

[MIKES280]

Sorry to hear Jason I hope it's not spinners. They advertise a ramp that's new.

from the Galaxy note 2Spinners is nice you are gonna be fine

[Apollard]

Man, that sucks. I hate false adverts.

So, is there overnight dock space for rent? A search doesn't show anything, we are going to be burning hotel points - get a little extra benefit from work trips :)

[DILLIGAF]

Man, that sucks. I hate false adverts.

So, is there overnight dock space for rent? A search doesn't show anything, we are going to be burning hotel points - get a little extra benefit from work trips :)

Yes slips can be rented. Call Marina Bay and ask for Corey( the guy that runs the docks) tell him you are with the poker run and want to rent a slip for the weekend.
(803) 732-1322

[windship]

Is the boat ramp at Marina Bay / Liberty suitable for a 53 foot trailer?

[DILLIGAF]

John, that ramp is not open to the public but we have made arrangements for your trailer and bus if your bringing it. Jacob or myself will be giving you a call first of the week. Those renting slips I would recommend using Lighthouse Marina ( is pretty much accross the cove from Marina bay) that way you can drop your trailer in there lot like the past two years. Marina bay has no trailer parking, again the ramp is not public.

[DILLIGAF]

Lighthouse Marina will also have slips to rent. Any questions just hit me up. Changing host marinas is a pain but will make for a better time and more docking.

[tsharpe92]

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[DILLIGAF]

Check out the article in Lake Murray Life Magazine on our upcoming Lake Murray Poker Run. Heres a link, but pick up a copy!

http://lakemurraylife.com/PokerRun.pdf

[Swede]

If your wanting to stay at the Hyatt they are about out of rooms. $124 per night for what's left. I ended up just booking at the Wyndham for $84.

[Spicy]

I'm told we are getting or got a house as of the the other night and coming.... Have to check with my peeps to confirm. Hope so the run Looks like fun since I'm not using my boat this weekend.. At 35K feet heading to Lauderdale for the weekend, last minute trip because the weather in Maryland sucks this week!!!! It was 53 degrees and rainy when I parked my truck at BWI a few hours ago!!!

Pat

[AMBUSHER]

Be sure to get your registration forms in ASAP guys! Not only does it help those putting on the run, it will also make your registration Friday night extremely quick, while others wait in line to fill out their forms.

[DILLIGAF]

Thanks TJ! Very true!!

[Spicy]

Will do.... Thanks

[Apollard]

Done some time back, can't wait!

[In the red]

:ev1l danc Only 9 days away. Looking forward to seeing everyone again! Jim:nudie

[tomcei]

Are there any GPS coordinates for the stops??

[DILLIGAF]

We will give out an updated version of a map of the lake with updated coordinates at the Capt meeting. We moved on stop is the reason for the updated map/ coordinates. This will give you 95% of what you need.


Lake Murray is truly the jewel of South Carolina and has become a major recreation destination. It boasts 649 miles of shoreline covering an area of 78 square miles. The lake is 41 miles long and 14 miles wide at its widest point and is enjoyed by thousands of people every week. The map below has many of the weekends locations marked, we will also be adding GPS coordinates in the next few days.


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Map
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Friday GPS Locations
Little Sandy (Friday's pre-party raft-up) N 34 02.224' W 081 18.670'
Marina Bay / Liberty at The Lake (Captain Meeting & Kick off party) N 34 06.914' W 081 15.044'

Saturday GPS Locations
Lake Murray Dam N 34 03.175' W 081 13.141'
County Line Bridge (Floating Card Stop) N 34 07.540 W 081 25.824'
BIG MAN'S Marina (Card Stop) FUEL
Hollands Landing (Card Stop) FUEL 93 Octane N 34 06.117' W 081 28.714'
Southshore Marina (Card Stop) FUEL
Spinners Resort (Lunch Stop & Card Stop) FUEL N 34 03.867' W 081 30.020'
Dead Man's Cove (S.P.B. Drag Races) N 34 03.166' W081 28.719
Lighthouse Marina / Rusty Anchor / Boat Launch and Marina FUEL N 34 07.268' W 081 16.508'
Marina Bay / Liberty Tap at the Lake (Final Card Stop and After Party) N 34 06.914' W 081 15.044'

Sunday GPS Locations
"The Hole" (Sunday Raft-up) N 34 04.309' W 081 24.715'

Additional Marina locations
Jakes Landing Marina / FUEL N 34 01.655' W 081 13.537'
Siesta Cove Marina N 34 02.790' W 081 22.666'
Marina Bay AKA Lake Murray Marina / N 34 06.914' W 081 15.044'
Dreher Island State Park Marina FUEL

[DILLIGAF]

Or look here
http://lakemurraypokerrun.com/lake_map

[lmbaja252]

We will also be giving out maps of the lake with GPS coordinates and each stop marked at registration.

[DILLIGAF]

We will also be giving out maps of the lake with GPS coordinates and each stop marked at registration.

Did you see post 60 Jacob??????
I really dont know why I put up with you.

[AMBUSHER]

LOL...Cant find good help these days.:)

[lmbaja252]

Yeah I can't read I just do numbers!

[Spicy]

I know nobody can predict the weather... Whats the weather look like for Friday / Saturday guys?? I'm leaving my office around noon today, hate to trailer 500 miles for a rain out???
Pat

[Quick69]

I know nobody can predict the weather... Whats the weather look like for Friday / Saturday guys?? I'm leaving my office around noon today, hate to trailer 500 miles for a rain out???
Pat

Hey Pat,
As of now the weather forecast looks like
Friday:
Rain in the morning. Scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. High near 85F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

Saturday:
Partly cloudy with a stray thunderstorm. High near 89F and lows in the low 70s. with a 30% chance of rain.

[tsharpe92]

The local weather for Saturday is fine. High of 90 with a 30% chance of rain. Everything is still on. Hopefully the rain will push out early Friday.

[tsharpe92]

This is from the event organizer:

Just to be clear ALL the poker run events are still in effect! The 93.5 skip day has been moved, but the poker run skip day will happen weather permitting. It looks as if the rain will move out by that morning/afternoon. If not the party will be at Liberty's followed by the Captains meeting,registration and party that night. Saturday's weather looks good, partly sunny with a 20% chance on isolated shower. Hope to see everyone tomorrow.

[DILLIGAF]

This is from the event organizer:

Just to be clear ALL the poker run events are still in effect! The 93.5 skip day has been moved, but the poker run skip day will happen weather permitting. It looks as if the rain will move out by that morning/afternoon. If not the party will be at Liberty's followed by the Captains meeting,registration and party that night. Saturday's weather looks good, partly sunny with a 20% chance on isolated shower. Hope to see everyone tomorrow.

Thanks for getting that up for me Todd, yes folks everything is a go. We may loose some raft up time friday but everything else is a go. Party and meeting friday night,saturdays run and after parties and a raft up sunday.

[smoke eater]

Already have vacation, glad I guest the date right.

Glad too see your trailer didn't fall apart on the way there:clappingsmile