Boyne Thunder 2016

[TripleB]

Just received my sponsorship form, only 204 days away:ev1l danc

[Regartie]

Big Bird is ready!

[drpete3]

Im ready. Hell, the lake is ready.

[Blue Oval]

Best get the date in this section.

[TripleB]

Big Bird is ready!

I'm thinking maybe slip11?:thinking-023:

[TripleB]

Sponsor email

[Regartie]

I'm thinking maybe slip11?:thinking-023:

I did like that spot...

[TripleB]

I did like that spot...

No neighbors

[DocktorsOarders!]

I'm ready, sort of... at least me personally.... dunno bout that boat tho!!!

Did book my condo at the mountain already!!! woohoo!!!

[Wrinkleface]

I'm ready, sort of... at least me personally.... dunno bout that boat tho!!!

Did book my condo at the mountain already!!! woohoo!!!
Cool!:rock

[TripleB]

Slip 3 baby!:ev1l danc

Mikey has me set

[drpete3]

Lots of activity already. Very exciting

[Blue Oval]

A picture I took of Ken a couple summers ago. He was driving by on the floor so I could get the picture.

[rschap1]

I may be a bit early...

taking the kids to Avalanche Bay next week...

Have to see if any boats make there way down the slide or into the pool

[Regartie]

A picture I took of Ken a couple summers ago. He was driving by on the floor so I could get the picture.

Saw that, and I just figured reggie was driving :rollsmile

[Blue Oval]

I see what you where saying, he is not to tall.

[Blue Oval]

I was trying to get him to come to Boyne Thunder. Yes, it is a real picture from Key West 2013.

[TripleB]

Miki and I flew to Washington NC late 80's early 90's to test drive a boat
We were treated like VIPs, Reggie personally took Miki and I out, told the salesman stay on the dock
Took us on an 8.8 ICBM, that boat ran!

[TripleB]

I was trying to get him to come to Boyne Thunder. Yes, it is a real picture from Key West 2013.

Should have offered him a free oil change:)

[Blue Oval]

He was awesome to talk to, talked to me and Heidi for 20 min., most people run from me. Lol

[Wrinkleface]

, most people run from me. Lol

Truly understandable!!!:nutkick:ev1l danc

[bill63]

The New Fast Priority III Nortech 400 r should be ready. We even have a sponsor slip this year. Notre Dame Pharmacy ����

[Wrinkleface]

The New Fast Priority III Nortech 400 r should be ready. We even have a sponsor slip this year. Notre Dame Pharmacy ����

Cool

[Brian41]

We got 3 of the sponsor spots yesterday and 5 boats in the show so far. I don't know if time will stand still because of the anticipation or blow by with the fear of not having everybody ready....so far we are on schedule.

[s022mag]

Any word on early registration? I see the website has regular registration on the 16th Wednesday at 9am?

[drpete3]

Any word on early registration? I see the website has regular registration on the 16th Wednesday at 9am?

Website still has last years registrants on it so I think the 16th is old info too

[s022mag]

Website still has last years registrants on it so I think the 16th is old info too

Nah... that's up to date, I'm already in it:ev1l danc

[s022mag]

But I would prefer a Sunday registration

[jriggs]

I thought it was going to be March 1st?

[Wrinkleface]

I thought it was going to be March 1st?

Itch'n 2 get the storker up 2 BT!!!:nutkick:ev1l danc

[jriggs]

Itch'n 2 get the storker up 2 BT!!!:nutkick:ev1l danc

That's a fact Jack!!!!! :rock

[Wrinkleface]

That's a fact Jack!!!!! :rock

Stork Away!!:laff:rollsmile:ev1l danc:rock

[TripleB]

Is anyone planning on getting there early?

[Blue Oval]

The 4th of July in town is always a good time.

[Wrinkleface]

Is anyone planning on getting there early?

Not if U do!!!:nutkick:nutkick

[snowhammer]

Is anyone planning on getting there early?

Retired guy early, or working guy early?:laff

[Wrinkleface]

Retired guy early, or working guy early?:laff

ouch:nutkick

[phragle]

powerball winner early???

[DocktorsOarders!]

powerball winner early???
1.3B coming my way on Wed.... I'll cut ya in!

[Wrinkleface]

Been in touch w/ Sir Pete Boden tonight & he sez he will B back 4 the 2016 Event!! R U kid'n me!! Pete is spot on & obviously 1 of the finest Iphone photographers in the world!!:laff:rollsmile:ev1l danc!!! Just kid'n Bubba!! Thanx 4 Ur support of BT & the kids man!! U Rock my friend!!!:rock:rock

[DocktorsOarders!]

Been in touch w/ Sir Pete Boden tonight & he sez he will B back 4 the 2016 Event!! R U kid'n me!! Pete is spot on & obviously 1 of the finest Iphone photographers in the world!!:laff:rollsmile:ev1l danc!!! Just kid'n Bubba!! Thanx 4 Ur support of BT & the kids man!! U Rock my friend!!!:rock:rock
Love Petes pics... just hope he airs another crew member... 110 boats is a hard field to cover without a couple birds... For the cost to run this run, its a shame that not everyone got pics... I being one of those people, Fish, couple other peeps... not knocking Pete just a huge field to cover! Would like to get a pic or two this year!!!

[Regartie]

Love Petes pics... just hope he airs another crew member... 110 boats is a hard field to cover without a couple birds... For the cost to run this run, its a shame that not everyone got pics... I being one of those people, Fish, couple other peeps... not knocking Pete just a huge field to cover! Would like to get a pic or two this year!!!

I had to chase him down in Miami and threaten him to shoot some pics of my boat since we thought he missed me :stirpot...then he shows up to BT last year with a shot from the lunch run he found printed on metal! :bow

Talk to him ahead of time and ask for some pics. He will take great care of you.

Thanks Pete!

PS, we will need some good shots of Big Bird to hand below Parrot head :rock

[jriggs]

I had to chase him down in Miami and threaten him to shoot some pics of my boat since we thought he missed me :stirpot...then he shows up to BT last year with a shot from the lunch run he found printed on metal! :bow

Talk to him ahead of time and ask for some pics. He will take great care of you.

Thanks Pete!

PS, we will need some good shots of Big Bird to hand below Parrot head :rock

:needpics

[Wrinkleface]

Love Petes pics... just hope he airs another crew member... 110 boats is a hard field to cover without a couple birds... For the cost to run this run, its a shame that not everyone got pics... I being one of those people, Fish, couple other peeps... not knocking Pete just a huge field to cover! Would like to get a pic or two this year!!!

Pretty sure 1 bird will B the call!!!! $$$$$$$
& 4 the record, the price ($650)has remained the same 4 years! It is going up a bit this year is my understanding!! I remember paying $1000 for 3 years in a row 4 Smoke on the Water years 2001-2003(the 1st 3 years it ran if mem serves correct) 4 Smoke, U went up & down the shoreline, I pulled my boat out of the water from the marina in the river after the 1st night all 3 years & it would take a ton of X 2 clean the crap off the bottom of the boat!! 1 night!!! Look at the waters here, the multi faceted course!!! Good meals, events like the Boyne Party, Sommerset open house, stroll the streets, etc!!! IMO, doesnt look so bad compared!!!! But, It's Ur $$ & U can judge how U feel!!!:rock

[TripleB]

:needpics

I assume this one

[jriggs]

Pretty sure 1 bird will B the call!!!! $$$$$$$
& 4 the record, the price ($650)has remained the same 4 years! It is going up a bit this year is my understanding!! I remember paying $1000 for 3 years in a row 4 Smoke on the Water years 2001-2003(the 1st 3 years it ran if mem serves correct) 4 Smoke, U went up & down the shoreline, I pulled my boat out of the water from the marina in the river after the 1st night all 3 years & it would take a ton of X 2 clean the crap off the bottom of the boat!! 1 night!!! Look at the waters here, the multi faceted course!!! Good meals, events like the Boyne Party, Sommerset open house, stroll the streets, etc!!! IMO, doesnt look so bad compared!!!! But, It's Ur $$ & U can judge how U feel!!!:rock

Maybe it is popular because of the perceived value? Don't fix it, if it aint broke!! Just one mans opinion.

[jriggs]

I had to chase him down in Miami and threaten him to shoot some pics of my boat since we thought he missed me :stirpot...then he shows up to BT last year with a shot from the lunch run he found printed on metal! :bow

Talk to him ahead of time and ask for some pics. He will take great care of you.

Thanks Pete!

PS, we will need some good shots of Big Bird to hand below Parrot head :rock

These pictures are from last years BT......

[Wrinkleface]

Maybe it is popular because of the perceived value? Don't fix it, if it aint broke!! Just one WOmans opinion.

:nutkick:ev1l danc

[Regartie]

I assume this one

:uusaflag

[snowhammer]

These pictures are from last years BT......

:uusaflag

Those are really great looking boats! :rock

Did you guys marry twins? Is that why you both continue to own the same model boats? :ev1l danc :smiley-with-glasses :laff

[Regartie]

Those are really great looking boats! :rock

Did you guys marry twins? Is that why you both continue to own the same model boats? :ev1l danc :smiley-with-glasses :laff

I hear Parrot Head in the barn right now, calling your name :embarrassed-smiley1


Didn't marry twins, but maybe Riggsy's my dad :thinking-023::nutkick

[jriggs]

Didn't marry twins, but maybe Riggsy's my dad :thinking-023::nutkick

That's some funny chit Clark.....but I would ask Sommer's how well he knows your mom. :dunno

[snowhammer]

I hear Parrot Head in the barn right now, calling your name :embarrassed-smiley1




What is she saying? "get me outta here"?:dunno And how does she know my name?

[Wrinkleface]

[QUOTE=snowhammer;682601 And how does she know my name?[/QUOTE]

U'r a world class punk!!!:nutkick

[TripleB]

Just confirmed rooms Tuesday-Sunday

[Wrinkleface]

Just confirmed rooms Tuesday-Sunday

No!! Go, away!!:nutkick

[DocktorsOarders!]

Pretty sure 1 bird will B the call!!!! $$$$$$$
& 4 the record, the price ($650)has remained the same 4 years! It is going up a bit this year is my understanding!! I remember paying $1000 for 3 years in a row 4 Smoke on the Water years 2001-2003(the 1st 3 years it ran if mem serves correct) 4 Smoke, U went up & down the shoreline, I pulled my boat out of the water from the marina in the river after the 1st night all 3 years & it would take a ton of X 2 clean the crap off the bottom of the boat!! 1 night!!! Look at the waters here, the multi faceted course!!! Good meals, events like the Boyne Party, Sommerset open house, stroll the streets, etc!!! IMO, doesnt look so bad compared!!!! But, It's Ur $$ & U can judge how U feel!!!:rock
I read that somewhere but cant find it.... saw the additional wristbands increased to $150... what is the cost of the entry going up to?

[Wrinkleface]

I read that somewhere but cant find it.... saw the additional wristbands increased to $150... what is the cost of the entry going up to?

I have a text out 2 get the exact $'s 4 ya!! Yeah, from our meetings we were told that the money 4 the extra passengers in the past barely covered what we had into it 4 all the meals, etc!! Soon as I get the #'s verified I will let everybody know!!👍

[drpete3]

registration will be $750 this year.

[Wrinkleface]

registration will be $750 this year.

Thanx Petey!!:rock

[snowhammer]

registration will be $750 this year.

Purely from an observation standpoint, that seems like a lot of bang for the buck. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that covers dockage, a few meals, ànd hospitality, much less the red carpet that gets rolled out to everyone "in" the event.

[TripleB]

Purely from an observation standpoint, that seems like a lot of bang for the buck. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that covers dockage, a few meals, ànd hospitality, much less the red carpet that gets rolled out to everyone "in" the event.

And entertainment by Doc T:nutkick

[TripleB]

Slip 3 baby!:ev1l danc

Mikey has me set

Confirmed!

[snowhammer]

Confirmed!

Cool:smiley-with-glasses

[Wrinkleface]

Confirmed!

Cool:smiley-with-glasses

Confirmed dickhead!!!:nutkick:ev1l danc

[phragle]

Purely from an observation standpoint, that seems like a lot of bang for the buck. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that covers dockage, a few meals, ànd hospitality, much less the red carpet that gets rolled out to everyone "in" the event.

The only thing missing is a couple hookers and a firetruck....

[Wrinkleface]

The only thing missing is a couple hookers and a firetruck....

Think Blue Oval can help ya w/ that!!!:nutkick:ev1l danc

[Blue Oval]

The only thing missing is a couple hookers and a firetruck....

I can handle the fire truck. Pete can pickup some hookers at the truck stop south of Grayling.

[Wrinkleface]

I can handle the fire truck. Pete can pickup some hookers at the truck stop south of Grayling.

Ah:thinking-023:, so that's where he got busted!!:nutkick:rollsmile:laff:ev1l danc

[Blue Oval]

My cousin's daughter had twins yesterday. A boy and a girl. Kristen is 28 now and a full time nurse. Twins and Kristen are all healthy! She had leukemia as a child and attended Camp Quality. I have posted about her before. I started giving rides in Antique cars to the kids at camp when it was at Park of the Pines before Boyne Thunder started. Just thought it is nice to here some of the positive stories that come from Camp Quality. Everything they do is great, just sometime the stories have sad endings. I posted picture from Challenge Mt. of the children enjoying Walloon Hills this past month also. Walloon Hills is by the Springbrook golf course. The hill was donated by Boyne Mt. for the children with special needs to use. Not sure if I have posted pics of the hill before.

[snowhammer]

The only thing missing is a couple hookers and a firetruck....

I believe that falls under the "red carpet" umbrella statement. A couple hookers and a firetruck sounds like the beginning to a great story:thinking-023::laff

[snowhammer]

My cousin's daughter had twins yesterday. A boy and a girl. Kristen is 28 now and a full time nurse. Twins and Kristen are all healthy! She had leukemia as a child and attended Camp Quality. I have posted about her before. I started giving rides in Antique cars to the kids at camp when it was at Park of the Pines before Boyne Thunder started. Just thought it is nice to here some of the positive stories that come from Camp Quality. Everything they do is great, just sometime the stories have sad endings. I posted picture from Challenge Mt. of the children enjoying Walloon Hills this past month also. Walloon Hills is by the Springbrook golf course. The hill was donated by Boyne Mt. for the children with special needs to use. Not sure if I have posted pics of the hill before.

Thank you for posting, that is a great story, and for sure we can all benefit from hearing the positive ones!

[Blue Oval]

:dunno

[Wrinkleface]

:dunno

Could B👹

[Blue Oval]

Call today, another boater wanting to be a sponsor. Dealer from downstate,Lifted Wranglers. Great eye candy for the street show!

[TripleB]

Call today, another boater wanting to be a sponsor. Dealer from downstate,Lifted Wranglers. Great eye candy for the street show!

How many sponsors so far Bob?

[Wrinkleface]

How many sponsors so far Bob?

NOYFB:nutkick

[Blue Oval]

How many sponsors so far Bob?

Was unable to make the meeting last night. Mike is the one with the answers, he takes all of the sponsors registration.

[DocktorsOarders!]

call today, another boater wanting to be a sponsor. Dealer from downstate,lifted wranglers. Great eye candy for the street show!
aev??

[Blue Oval]

Part of the Seeyle group.

[Wrinkleface]

How many sponsors so far Bob?

Just sent Mikey a text & asked him!! Awaiting a response!!

[Wrinkleface]

Just sent Mikey a text & asked him!! Awaiting a response!!

He just replied, 35ish right now!!

[phragle]

So with several of the sponsors at the sponsor multiple slips level, your close to half sold out a month before registration opens?

[TripleB]

So with several of the sponsors at the sponsor multiple slips level, your close to half sold out a month before registration opens?

I thought its one slip per sponsorship?

[Blue Oval]

Local guys pic, don't remember if I have posted before.

[phragle]

I thought its one slip per sponsorship?

I just read it again and your right.... dont know where/why I thought that...

[Wrinkleface]

Local guys pic, don't remember if I have posted before.

Butt where R all the FK'n fenders!!:dunno:nutkick:ev1l danc

[Wrinkleface]

I just read it again and your right.... dont know where/why I thought that...

The Captain cum-a-call'n???:nutkick:ev1l danc

[phragle]

Do I have to bring a boat or can I just strap myself to the top of bigbirds arch like the old time wing walker guys??

http://airportjournals.com/wp-content/uploads/0609004_1.jpg

[Regartie]

Do I have to bring a boat or can I just strap myself to the top of bigbirds arch like the old time wing walker guys??

http://airportjournals.com/wp-content/uploads/0609004_1.jpg

Hell yeah!!!!

[Regartie]

New website looks great !
http://boynethunder.com

Who's that big ugly guy driving my boat on the banner????? :nutkick

[rschap1]

x2

[TripleB]

New website looks great !
http://boynethunder.com

Who's that big ugly guy driving my boat on the banner????? :nutkick

I make the boat look good:)

[phragle]

I guess thats a "no" to getting strapped to big birds arch???

[Regartie]

I guess thats a "no" to getting strapped to big birds arch???

Did you not see the hell yeah??? But I've decided it would be more fully to put you in a wing suit tethered to the boat. High speed parasailing :smiley-with-glasses

[phragle]

Did you not see the hell yeah??? But I've decided it would be more fully to put you in a wing suit tethered to the boat. High speed parasailing :smiley-with-glasses

Dude...the ONE thing I dont do is heights!
Standing on an arch, no problem 50 feet op on a string and a bottle of redbull, hell no!!!

[Regartie]

Dude...the ONE thing I dont do is heights!
Standing on an arch, no problem 50 feet op on a string and a bottle of redbull, hell no!!!

BULLSH!T !!!! I've seen you fly that avanti:rollsmile

[phragle]

I think we can talk Dave into it.......

[Blue Oval]

About 95% on having a new 2017 Super Duty for the street show!! Sent the new manager a video of Boyne Thunder and he was sold!

[DocktorsOarders!]

About 95% on having a new 2017 Super Duty for the street show!! Sent the new manager a video of Boyne Thunder and he was sold!
Nice!!! Cool deal!

[Wrinkleface]

About 95% on having a new 2017 Super Duty for the street show!! Sent the new manager a video of Boyne Thunder and he was sold!

Awesome Bubba!! :rock

[Regartie]

About 95% on having a new 2017 Super Duty for the street show!! Sent the new manager a video of Boyne Thunder and he was sold!

And will BMF get some of the first allocations to fill all the orders from BT?? :uusaflag

[Regartie]

Does anyone know when the codes are supposed to come out? And will we be able to see what's available before March 1st? I know a lot of us usually try to get slips close together (or at least in the same matina! ) so it would be nice to pre plan a little bit.

[DocktorsOarders!]

Does anyone know when the codes are supposed to come out? And will we be able to see what's available before March 1st? I know a lot of us usually try to get slips close together (or at least in the same matina! ) so it would be nice to pre plan a little bit.
I've been wondering about the code myself... getting close to the date!

[Wrinkleface]

Does anyone know when the codes are supposed to come out? And will we be able to see what's available before March 1st? I know a lot of us usually try to get slips close together (or at least in the same matina! ) so it would be nice to pre plan a little bit.

I've been wondering about the code myself... getting close to the date!

I believe it comes out tomorrow & their should B a facebook announcement!!

[DocktorsOarders!]

I believe it comes out tomorrow & their should B a facebook announcement!!
Wrink, you are good for something... I take back all the mean stuff I eva said !

[Regartie]

Just got mine , passed it along to my secretary:)

[DocktorsOarders!]

Yep! Nice!!

[phragle]

Got mine....

[jriggs]

So how many open spots are left? Can you still Pick your dock, or is one assigned when you register?

[Regartie]

Almost sounds like they are assigned in order of registration by the email?

[jriggs]

That is how it reads, but wouldn't make sense since some of the docks can't accommodate wide beam cruisers....

[Regartie]

That is how it reads, but wouldn't make sense since some of the docks can't accommodate wide beam cruisers....

Sucks to be Matt:ev1l danc


But I presume that's why the fine print was added that slips can be re-allocated at the discretion of the event organizers.

[jriggs]

Sucks to be Matt:ev1l danc


But I presume that's why the fine print was added that slips can be re-allocated at the discretion of the event organizers.

Double nut kick batman.......Nobody ever reads the fine print do they?

[TripleB]

I think Barb will take care of everyone

[TripleB]

So how many open spots are left? Can you still Pick your dock, or is one assigned when you register?

My understanding is 36 slips are taken for sponsors

[TripleB]

So how many open spots are left? Can you still Pick your dock, or is one assigned when you register?

According to the map there are "50" slips 36 gone leaving 14, without the condos or "shopping" docks

[jriggs]

I think Barb will take care of everyone

She does an excellent job. To bad Wrink can't get her on board at his office!!

[TripleB]

-4 days and counting

[Wrinkleface]

-4 days and counting

But U can't count!!!!:nutkick:nutkick

[TripleB]

Tomorrow 9am be there or be square

[drpete3]

Getting ready

[DocktorsOarders!]

Getting ready

Oh yeah

[DocktorsOarders!]

Website not working for me.... wont let me select a number of crew after applying code

[s022mag]

Boyne Thunder registration, WTF. Clicked on right at 9 and nothing available??

[s022mag]

Website not working for me.... wont let me select a number of crew after applying code

I can add crew member but not captain Great job selling out to sponsors :clappingsmile

[phragle]

its broke

[DocktorsOarders!]

I can add one crew member but no captain and first crew member

[phragle]

Since this is a race toi get registered the only fair way to do it is to postpone registration untill it works for everyone.

[DocktorsOarders!]

Since this is a race toi get registered the only fair way to do it is to postpone registration untill it works for everyone.
100% agreed... if it starts working after all of us sat here and we miss out because the system was not prepared than that is out of our control and it should be rescheduled...

[jriggs]

No Worky!!!!!

[phragle]

updates?

[s022mag]

Since this is a race toi get registered the only fair way to do it is to postpone registration untill it works for everyone.

I agree.

[s022mag]

100% agreed... if it starts working after all of us sat here and we miss out because the system was not prepared than that is out of our control and it should be rescheduled...

I'm off on Tuesdays and I'm sure a lot of people have made arrangements to be near a computer so they can register ASAP, the fact that we will have to do a do over is horschit. :deadhorse

[DocktorsOarders!]

Tried contacting bob alger and his phone goes right to voicemail, either he turned it off or is getting blown up.... I and several other people have emailed the registration link... see what happens

[s022mag]

It sure would be nice if someone could enlighten us on whats going on. I'm sure a lot of us have to get back to work or have other things to do

[280velocity]

I tried Bob and Mike k no answer from neither one.

[snowhammer]

I asked in post ho also, but are all returning participants not guaranteed a spot? Is it a race for preferred docks?

[Wrinkleface]

I was told 2 keep refreshing, they r work'n on it!!!:wall_smiley::wall_smiley:

[phragle]

Well I have a meeting with a couple docs I am now late for....

[phragle]

keep refreshing is not fair to people who have to work and have attempted to do what was asked of them.

[DocktorsOarders!]

I was told 2 keep refreshing, they r work'n on it!!!:wall_smiley::wall_smiley:
you need to voice your vote and tell them in the interest of all participants they need to reschedule the registration.

[s022mag]

I was told 2 keep refreshing, they r work'n on it!!!:wall_smiley::wall_smiley:

Real professional:wall_smiley:

[s022mag]

I asked in post ho also, but are all returning participants not guaranteed a spot? Is it a race for preferred docks?

Pretty much, the ones on 1 water St are nice but far from the food and shower house. If you stay on your boat it's not fun walking a good distance to take a chit or shower,

[s022mag]

Anyone ever heard of a "test run" :stirpot

[jriggs]

Don't worry. I am sure everything will get resolved. Remember they do a great job.

[phragle]

A statement needs to be posted on the BT website and various boards that due to techinical difficulties registration has been delayed untill tomorrow at 9 am or whatever date you deem fit. You can not ask people to sit around a computer clicking refresh in the middle of work hours.

[offshoreexcursion]

My guess is even if registration starts working there will be enough people that believe it was not a fair system that hopefully Boyne will do the right thing and reschedule registration.

We are going to enjoy our day and check back later, no point hitting the refresh button for hours just to be told we have to redo it again another day anyways.

[jriggs]

Yep, back to work. So much fun!!

[phragle]

Rescheduling does 2 things.

Shows you value and respect your participants

And

Allows the techs to have to time needed to fix the issue without corrupting more code and causing more problems

[TripleB]

Anyone ever heard of a "test run" :stirpot

Doc T did a test run on the site last year

[s022mag]

A statement needs to be posted on the BT website and various boards that due to techinical difficulties registration has been delayed untill tomorrow at 9 am or whatever date you deem fit. You can not ask people to sit around a computer clicking refresh in the middle of work hours.

PHUK that, people already wasted one morning at work, no need to waste another. Move it to sunday

[DocktorsOarders!]

Voice on the Boyne Thunder facebook page and email registration@boynethunder.com with your opinions... the only way they are going to hear us....

[Wrinkleface]

you need to voice your vote and tell them in the interest of all participants they need to reschedule the registration.

I just passed that thought on 2 the powers that B!:wall_smiley::wall_smiley:

[Wrinkleface]

Just told they r gunna resched reg!! Watch the BT site & facebook!!!:wall_smiley::wall_smiley::wall_smiley:

[jriggs]

Just told they r gunna resched reg!! Watch the BT site & facebook!!!:wall_smiley::wall_smiley::wall_smiley:

Thanks T!

[phragle]

Thank you for updating us!!! Your not all bad Wrink, despite what B3 says...

[DocktorsOarders!]

Its published! Thanks for da update T!

[drpete3]

What a freakin' mess, we know! So...techies are still working on fixing the registration. Stay tuned for the solution! This is not what any of us needed, we know. I cannot even find the words...I am waiting to hear how this will be corrected. So so sorry!

this is from the event, not my words

FYI I have the same problems as everyone too

[snowhammer]

I think they made the right call. It had to be a bit hectic there for a bit.

[phragle]

Problems happen... its how they are resolved that really matters and it looks like they did the right thing. And thats all that matters. looking foreward to a great event!

[Blue Oval]

Had a customer come in at 8:30. They just left. Wow, just trying to catch up.

[MMarsha]

Hopefully they at least bought some thing!

[Blue Oval]

Hopefully they at least bought some thing!

BLA Bla -NO!

[Wrinkleface]

New registration, Friday March 4 at 9 am!! Watch the website & facebook!! Thanx all 4 Ur understanding!! Technology at it's finest!!!:wall_smiley::wall_smiley::wall_smiley:

[DocktorsOarders!]

New registration, Friday March 4 at 9 am!! Watch the website & facebook!! Thanx all 4 Ur understanding!! Technology at it's finest!!!:wall_smiley::wall_smiley::wall_smiley:
Got the email... they didn't touch on the codes. Will the private early codes be reset for use? I know some people used them and purchased crew seats to "hold" their position.

[Wrinkleface]

Got the email... they didn't touch on the codes. Will the private early codes be reset for use? I know some people used them and purchased crew seats to "hold" their position.

Out of my security level??? Send Lori an email!! Sorry:dunno:dunno:dunno

[jriggs]

Got the email... they didn't touch on the codes. Will the private early codes be reset for use? I know some people used them and purchased crew seats to "hold" their position.

Said the crew seats will be refunded....Starting from square one I guess.

[DocktorsOarders!]

Hey... dumb question but which website are you all using for registration? The BT.com page or the eventbrite.com page? Doesnt seem like it will matter as the eventbrite page is embedded into the BT.com page.... just dont want to have any issues!

[Blue Oval]

If no one gets back with you let me know. Kristin would be a good one to ask.

[MMarsha]

I heard it was postponed again? :stirpot:wall_smiley::overreaction

[boatfreak28]

I heard it was postponed again? :stirpot:wall_smiley::overreaction

:lies :violent-smiley49:

[Regartie]

Getting ready to try this from a ship in the South Pacific off the New Zealand Coast. It's 2:53 AM here and I'm paying with arms and legs by the second :)

[DocktorsOarders!]

Getting ready to try this from a ship in the South Pacific off the New Zealand Coast. It's 2:53 AM here and I'm paying with arms and legs by the second :)
I think this is deserving of an award.... maybe considered the longest distance participant???

[Apollard]

I think this is deserving of an award.... maybe considered the longest distance participant???

He should get a spot just for trying!

[Wrinkleface]

Getting ready to try this from a ship in the South Pacific off the New Zealand Coast. It's 2:53 AM here and I'm paying with arms and legs by the second :)

The ? is, do U have a beer???:ev1l danc

[Regartie]

And website keeps telling me not available. Tired of this BS. Have fun at BT, everyone. What a POS..... screenshot taken, but I'm sure I'm FKd.

[jriggs]

And website keeps telling me not available. Tired of this BS. Have fun at BT, everyone. What a POS..... screenshot taken, but I'm sure I'm FKd.

New registration form killed me. Kicked me out times because I didn't put in a mother f..... tee shirt size.

[Regartie]

Great system guys...:wall_smiley:

Please give the IT people a big :nutkick from me.

[phragle]

Im in but that SUCKED!!! please do not hire the obamacare web design team next year!!!!

[jriggs]

I think I have dock # 50, but it is not on the map, so I am thinking I will be in Bob Mathers Ford used car lot.

[Regartie]

New registration form killed me. Kicked me out times because I didn't put in a mother f..... tee shirt size.

So it appears the slip number wasn't locked down. that was THE ONLY IMPORTANT PART.

I finally chose registration #100 and it appears to have worked.

Guess it just tie my fat B!itch up to tracey's boat with no fenders. :smiley-with-glasses

Seriously guys... this was worse than years past. Not sure how they could have FKd it up anymore.

[Regartie]

I think I have dock # 50, but it is not on the map, so I am thinking I will be in Bob Mathers Ford used car lot.

I'm just gonna start a raft up between the isles and use the BMF water taxi / dinghy service :rollsmile

[jriggs]

Eventbrite takes right in the ass!!

[DocktorsOarders!]

I had almost all slips available when I got in... just selected 55... but I dont see confirmation of where I know what I actually got.... The email just says slip preference that was selected...

I have a feeling that this event will be overbookd.... wait for it!

[Regartie]

Im in but that SUCKED!!! please do not hire the obamacare web design team next year!!!!

I think they could have done a better job...

I seriously don't understand how it's so freakin' difficult to make the first selection the slip.

I guess when we are all fighting for basically 4 docks it's difficult. Might be my last year. I believe wholeheartedly in the event and the cause, but I'm just thinking it's out of my league $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[jriggs]

Lynn Keller and Matt Goldsmith didn't get in.... Please kill the new website and bring back the old one.....

[Regartie]

I had almost all slips available when I got in... just selected 55... but I dont see confirmation of where I know what I actually got.... The email just says slip preference that was selected...

I have a feeling that this event will be overbookd.... wait for it!

I tried almost every dock. Kept getting a red bar at the top saying selection not available. Even though they all showed as available.

[s022mag]

Great system guys...:wall_smiley:

Please give the IT people a big :nutkick from me.

Same here. Total BS. Have fun this year. I may give my vacation to a new state. That was seriously a joke! You shouldn't have to resubmit 30 fields because the dock you picked was taken

[Regartie]

Lynn Keller and Matt Goldsmith didn't get in.... Please kill the new website and bring back the old one.....

Tell them to try spots in the high 90's.

But I agree. This was a complete joke.

[phragle]

I think i signed up for 99 or 100 too since in kept repeatedly kicking me out, whoever thought 100 people trying to pick 60 spots at the same time was going to work.... it needs to just assigne slips first come first assigned.

[s022mag]

I tried putting 1 charter in each spot just to fly through the form. It was apparently smarter then that.

[Regartie]

Same here. Total BS. Have fun this year. I may give my vacation to a new state. That was seriously a joke! You shouldn't have to resubmit 30 fields because the dock you picked was taken

Just come on up... we will raft up outside the marina, party our ass off, and have our own run, Boyne FUNder.

[DocktorsOarders!]

They need to make a realtime dock listing... once you make your selection to start the process it removes the slip from the database... its really not that hard of a deal... then your slip is locked and it gives you a window to finish registration....

Did you guys have to pick a slip and give boat information for both the captain and first mate?

[280velocity]

my internet stopped so now my code is no good and i can't complete the form it says my code is no good. this sucks :overreaction

[Regartie]

They need to make a realtime dock listing... once you make your selection to start the process it removes the slip from the database... its really not that hard of a deal... then your slip is locked and it gives you a window to finish registration....

Did you guys have to pick a slip and give boat information for both the captain and first mate?

I asked that question 4,762 times, and everybody said that's how it would work.

And yes, I had to give for both.

[Regartie]

my internet stopped so now my code is no good and i can't complete the form it says my code is no good. this sucks :overreaction

Welcome to the raft up club:rollsmile:smiley-with-glasses

[280velocity]

i can't even complete the registration :deadhorse

[Blue Oval]

I have stayed out of the registration process, owning a retail store I just don't want to have people mad at me. I feel bad for our board members that are handling this. This was to be a easy and a awesome set up. Seems not sadly. If you did not get a number I would suggest to call Lori ASAP if you have any questions. 231-582-9009.

[Blue Oval]

And yes you are welcome to park on any of my property, I will make room!

[drpete3]

Hmm. Went as smooth as can be for me. I purposely chose slip 56 since it was in the middle and figured I didnt want to fight for slips. Flew thru the form. got kicked back once for t shirt size.

I am sorry for all the frustration. I have maybe never used eventbrite in the past. Was the problem that everyone had that the slips were not in real time? We need to know for next year.

For those that didnt get in make sure to sign up on 3/15 and get on the waiting list if necessary.

[snowhammer]

I have stayed out of the registration process, owning a retail store I just don't want to have people mad at me. I feel bad for our board members that are handling this. This was to be a easy and a awesome set up. Seems not sadly. If you did not get a number I would suggest to call Lori ASAP if you have any questions. 231-582-9009.

^^^This is well said and reflects BT. I believe it will all get ironed out with the help of the people behind the scenes.

[280velocity]

Thanks for the all of the work you guys do. I left lori a message at 9.12am hopefully she will get back to me and something can get worked out.

[DocktorsOarders!]

Hmm. Went as smooth as can be for me. I purposely chose slip 56 since it was in the middle and figured I didnt want to fight for slips. Flew thru the form. got kicked back once for t shirt size.

I am sorry for all the frustration. I have maybe never used eventbrite in the past. Was the problem that everyone had that the slips were not in real time? We need to know for next year.

For those that didnt get in make sure to sign up on 3/15 and get on the waiting list if necessary.
Thats what I did, chose one a ways down the form.... im 55 buddy... seems we will get to part tay together!!

Yes the slips were not in real time... multiple people could select the same slip and whoever finishes checkout first gets it... it should be more like ticketmaster... once the slip is selected by someone completing the purchase, they get an allotted time (maybe 3 minutes) and the slip selection is removed so no one else can select it and they can finish the checkout. After 3 minutes expires, if the purchase is not complete, the slip goes back to available and that person loses it.

[jriggs]

I just want to know where dock # 50 is!!!!

[phragle]

Hmm. Went as smooth as can be for me. I purposely chose slip 56 since it was in the middle and figured I didnt want to fight for slips. Flew thru the form. got kicked back once for t shirt size.

I am sorry for all the frustration. I have maybe never used eventbrite in the past. Was the problem that everyone had that the slips were not in real time? We need to know for next year.

For those that didnt get in make sure to sign up on 3/15 and get on the waiting list if necessary.

The problem is that you have 100 people trying to pick 60 spots at the same time, all in a mad dash to try and get in while answering a bunch of questions at the same time. The system has created a competition amongst very competitive people who do not like to lose.

One of the great draws of BT is how seamless it is, how everything is taken care of. This process completely drops the ball and loses sight of that.

[s022mag]

And yes you are welcome to park on any of my property, I will make room!

My AC unit doesn't work when it's sitting on a trailer:slaps

[s022mag]

The dock selections have never been in real time. The last 3 years I've done it you basically got a slip based on how fast you filled the form out:lame:

[DocktorsOarders!]

I just want to know where dock # 50 is!!!!
50 looks like it is the last raft spot on the main dock... I think they missed the label but that dock as 3 X's in it... one in the middle should be 50... Dont mind my mad paintshop skills

[280velocity]

There is no spot 50. There is the big wide cig huntress that takes up to much space to put other boat in that spot. (50)

[phragle]

I have stayed out of the registration process, owning a retail store I just don't want to have people mad at me. I feel bad for our board members that are handling this. This was to be a easy and a awesome set up. Seems not sadly. If you did not get a number I would suggest to call Lori ASAP if you have any questions. 231-582-9009.

I dont think anybody is upset with you or pete or wrink or lori.. I think a lot of people want to beat eventbrite severly about the head and shoulders like a red headed step child though.....

[boatfreak28]

Well I have a hard time bitc-ing too much as I flew right through the entry and got the slip I wanted. Butttttt
I complained last year that the sponsorships were not a good idea when you only have limited dockage and I will say it again. I don't think I'm crazy to say if it continues this will be a run of 40 sponsors and that's it. I will say I get the whole idea behind the sponsorships and it is a great way to raise a lot of money for the charity but it comes at a cost. When "average Joe" can't get a slip but yet is still asked to pony up $1000 to do the run it has to make you question how long this will go on. I think we've done this run 5 or 6 yrs in a row and said last yr I thought it would be the last but when our friends said they were going back I caved in and entered but I'm still not sure we will be there.

[jriggs]

50 looks like it is the last raft spot on the main dock... I think they missed the label but that dock as 3 X's in it... one in the middle should be 50... Dont mind my mad paintshop skills

Top notch art work there.....I hope u are right and that is my spot!!

[drpete3]

Top notch art work there.....I hope u are right and that is my spot!!

I think he is correct

[Blue Oval]

My AC unit doesn't work when it's sitting on a trailer:slaps

For you I would get one of my window units from up stairs and let you use it. We can make it work thru the hatch! You may have to put some gas in my generator though, if you plug into the garage it will blow the breaker.

[ROADHOG]

Here's a couple of suggestions, Raise the sponsorship to 5500.00 or limited 20 slips for sponsorship and put them put them up for auction with a starting bid of $5500.00. I have no dog in the fight because I drive a Fishing Boat.

This way we can find out who the real PLAYERS ARE.

[jriggs]

I think he is correct

So are you supplying all the PBR Friday night Dr. Pete?

[Regartie]

To the BT team-

I hope my comments weren't taken in a negative light, but I was severely frustrated at 3 am in the middle of the ocean.

May I respectfully request to be included in the registration process planning for next year?

While I'm not an IT genius, I have a clear idea of what may work and I think it is well along the lines of what others are thinking.

Locking down the slip needs to be step 1. Period. Otherwise you end up in a vicious circle.

Looking forward to another year, I'm sure it will work itself out, but we need to do better.

My .02

[offshoreexcursion]

I don't think selecting the slip first is the answer.

But I don't agree with having to fill the entire form out AGAIN if the slip is already taken.

That was NOT supposed to be the case with this new registration

It should be:

Fill out registration
select a slip
if its booked
select another slip

[TripleB]

To the BT team-

I hope my comments weren't taken in a negative light, but I was severely frustrated at 3 am in the middle of the ocean.

May I respectfully request to be included in the registration process planning for next year?

While I'm not an IT genius, I have a clear idea of what may work and I think it is well along the lines of what others are thinking.

Locking down the slip needs to be step 1. Period. Otherwise you end up in a vicious circle.

Looking forward to another year, I'm sure it will work itself out, but we need to do better.

My .02

You already have a black mark by your name, a$$ kissing won't help:)

Maybe you should tell them your best friends with old Doc T:nutkick

[MacGyver]

I don't think selecting the slip first is the answer.

But I don't agree with having to fill the entire form out AGAIN if the slip is already taken.

That was NOT supposed to be the case with this new registration

It should be:

Fill out registration
select a slip
if its booked
select another slip

Most online forms that I've dealt with will retain all the information and highlight the cell(s) with required missing information. Re-entering every bit of information for one missing cell is a very poorly designed web site. And I can see how frustrating it is when the clock is ticking away and the limited number of slips are slipping away.

[TripleB]

Most online forms that I've dealt with will retain all the information and highlight the cell(s) with required missing information. Re-entering every bit of information for one missing cell is a very poorly designed web site. And I can see how frustrating it is when the clock is ticking away and the limited number of slips are slipping away.

In prior years there was a list of participants so you could see what "number" to put in, if I understand correctly this was shooting blind, put in a "number" and hope it wasn't taken

[Regartie]

Or we get away from picking slips. They go in order of registration time stamp (entering the code)

But I do think locking down the slip first is the answer. It levels the playing field, and allows people to fill in their information.

Just like tickets to a show, etc.

[Regartie]

Maybe you should tell them your best friends with old Doc T:nutkick

And get kicked out all together ? :rollsmile

[Wrinkleface]

You already have a black mark by your name, a$$ kissing won't help:)

Maybe you should tell them your best friends with old Doc T:nutkick

Maybe U should all GFYS's----->:smilie_iek_008:

[Blue Oval]

Help and suggestions would be welcomed. It would be awesome to call the web people and help them set it up. Just a guess, I would guess they are good at what they do, but have never worked with a boating event? I would think this is a pretty unique registration. Go school them Regartie!

[TripleB]

Help and suggestions would be welcomed. It would be awesome to call the web people and help them set it up. Just a guess, I would guess they are good at what they do, but have never worked with a boating event? I would think this is a pretty unique registration. Go school them Regartie!

Teaching them how to serve drinks on a jet won't help:nutkick

[jriggs]

You already have a black mark by your name, a$$ kissing won't help:)

Maybe you should tell them your best friends with old Doc T:nutkick

Nice work 3 B's.

[TripleB]

So it appears the slip number wasn't locked down. that was THE ONLY IMPORTANT PART.

I finally chose registration #100 and it appears to have worked.

Guess it just tie my fat B!itch up to tracey's boat with no fenders. :smiley-with-glasses

Seriously guys... this was worse than years past. Not sure how they could have FKd it up anymore.

I'm just gonna start a raft up between the isles and use the BMF water taxi / dinghy service :rollsmile

Welcome to the raft up club:rollsmile:smiley-with-glasses


I got you covered, I know people


You got Doc T's slip, no one wants him there:)

[Blue Oval]

Pretty good suggestion from someone today. Next year start the registration and have everyone sign up with no dock number. Get the order of registration and go old school. Call everyone starting with the first registered, then have them pick dock number. You would have your calling order and speed up registration time online. Something would still go wrong, but would make it pretty Simple.

[boatfreak28]

That would work but then you have people like me who had decided ahead of time that I wasn't going to register if I couldn't get a slip.

[drpete3]

Also, just so its known and to help understand for anyone that "got a dock" at one water street your slip assignment may not be what you signed up for. The harbor master may do some moving around given an example of 2 50ft boats have registered for the same dock and the wells are only 80ft long.

With that thought in mind if next year the main marina is full of sponsors Im going to suggest people will get a dock at one water street and it will be at the harbor masters discretion as to what dock you get and will be determined by the order in which each participant is registered and your boat size. The point is if your at one water there is very little difference as to your slip number and location.

[boatfreak28]

I really believe that the lack of dockage and giving all of the main dock to sponsors will be the end of this run. The organizers do a great job of everything else but trying to accommodate 100-110 boats is just too much.

[Blue Oval]

I would hope the State would step up with the marina improvements before that would happen. They came up and took samples of marina floor bed late fall. I guess that has to do with anchoring docks. The harbor master keeps pushing. Very slow progress to get funding for it. Not sure where the process stands at this time.

[phragle]

I really believe that the lack of dockage and giving all of the main dock to sponsors will be the end of this run. The organizers do a great job of everything else but trying to accommodate 100-110 boats is just too much.

That just means that registration will be 3500 and everyone gets a dock.. lol

[offshoreexcursion]

The only thing wrong with registration is that supposedly if your slip was already taken you had to REFILL the entire form out. That was NOT supposed to be the case this year even though it HAS been every year past.

Simple

Fill out your registration form like normal completing all "required" fields
Select a slip
click submit
if your missing information IE: T-shirt size, address, boat length etc. there is a red warning message that appears and says to fill out all areas with an asterisk
continue to fill out what you missed and click submit again
If your slip is already taken then the similar red warning message should appear letting you know to select a different slip
There is no reason anyone should have to refill out the entire form

[boatfreak28]

I would think you should be able to select a slip first and then you have x amount of time to finish the transaction.

[DocktorsOarders!]

I would think you should be able to select a slip first and then you have x amount of time to finish the transaction.
I agree with this completely.

I believe the transaction should be completely like Ticketmaster checkout. Everyone is fighting for a slip. No one wants to be without a dock, they want to be on the water. So the checkout should allow the registrant to choose their available slip and realtime it wont allow anyone else to pick that slip. In the event that two people picked the same slip it will automatically be granted to earlier timestamp by the computer. That user will get an allotted time to finish the checkout process. 3 minutes is ample. If the checkout is not complete before the clock expires than that slip/dock goes back to available.

[phragle]

I say everyone who wants to do the run flys into boyne city the first saturday of march, then everyone climbs into the octagon, last one standing gets a dock.

[boatfreak28]

I say everyone who wants to do the run flys into boyne city the first saturday of march, then everyone climbs into the octagon, last one standing gets a dock.

I am soooooo in. :hammers

[drpete3]

Please also, I hope everyone has read this.

Registrants 51 – 65 will be located at the One Water Marina, four boats in each 80’ x 24’ well. The Boyne Thunder Committee and/or Harbormaster reserves the right to make changes to slip assignments based on the needs and logistics of the event.

[jriggs]

To the BT team-

I hope my comments weren't taken in a negative light, but I was severely frustrated at 3 am in the middle of the ocean.

May I respectfully request to be included in the registration process planning for next year?

While I'm not an IT genius, I have a clear idea of what may work and I think it is well along the lines of what others are thinking.

Locking down the slip needs to be step 1. Period. Otherwise you end up in a vicious circle.

Looking forward to another year, I'm sure it will work itself out, but we need to do better.

My .02

If you really want to fix it, you need to get Gov't involved....Let Michigan.Gov take care of it... :embarrassed-smiley1

[TripleB]

I say everyone who wants to do the run flys into boyne city the first saturday of march, then everyone climbs into the octagon, last one standing gets a dock.

Old Doc T would be the first one gone:nutkick

[Apollard]

Old Doc T would be the first one gone:nutkick

See, no downside to the plan!

[Blue Oval]

Someone had posted this pic on FB. I was laughing, that was the first year of the Boyne Thunder Street Show. They asked me to put some cars in front of the Red Mesa. I parked 5 cars I think on the street ,from my Fathers car collection.

[drpete3]

Here is some interesting reading

http://placemaking.mml.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/PlacePlans_BoyneCity-reduced.pdf

[Drock78]

What about raising the sponsorship to 5000 min and limit it to the first 20? That would free up another 20 docks. Unfortunately if it progresses and you basically have to be a sponsor to even get a slip then you will be left with only sponsors running it. The guys that have been there from the beginning that have done the run but can't swing a sponsorship will end up not running the event. Gotta draw the line somewhere.

[TripleB]

What about raising the sponsorship to 5000 min and limit it to the first 20? That would free up another 20 docks. Unfortunately if it progresses and you basically have to be a sponsor to even get a slip then you will be left with only sponsors running it. The guys that have been there from the beginning that have done the run but can't swing a sponsorship will end up not running the event. Gotta draw the line somewhere.

$7500 20 spots

[phragle]

Recon mission last night... no boats at the marina, tons of room....

[MMarsha]

Make it $10k for sponsor...

Nortech, let's make a deal. I'll sign up as a regular person next year and you loan me a boat for the weekend for about 1/10 what it would cost you to be a sponsor.