Missouri River Poker Run - new date & location July 16,

[Nauti Nan-Sea]

The date for the 7th Annual Missouri River Poker Run has been changed to Saturday - July 16th.
The event will be based out of NP Dodge Park Marina in Omaha this year.

More information will be on www.OmahaRiverFront.com as it becomes available.

[Satisfied]

How far is Omaha from LOTO?
Is this a good run to attend?
Will you have water there buy July 16th? [smilie=042.gif] :mrgreen: [smilie=265.gif]

[Jst4Cyn aka Mrs JMS]

How far is Omaha from LOTO?
Is this a good run to attend?
Will you have water there buy July 16th? [smilie=042.gif] :mrgreen: [smilie=265.gif]

Driving the speed limit(s), about 6 hours.
When we drive it - 5 hours.

There are only about 6-7 stops, so if you've been to any of the "Hops" @ LOTO, it doesn't compare.

Good ? as far as the water level. Even if water is plentiful from winter run-off, there is always controversy (Politics) :evil: either between the "Northerners" not wanting to "share," or the conservationists who want to keep the water level down for a few certain bird & fish populations. :roll:

[Caincando1]

Hmmm That's only about 6 hours from us. Anyone have room in there boat for a fat kid and his nughty wife??? [smilie=042.gif]

[Nauti Nan-Sea]

A few more details about this years River Run -

Besides changing the location to NP Dodge Park Marina, other news is the event is co-sponsored this year by OmahaRiverFront.com & Superior Honda of Omaha

Rick's Cafe Boatyard will be catering food at the marina. You will be able to purchase food after 3pm.

Mid-Life Crisis will be playing 6 - 10pm.

At least one new stop will be added this year at the city marina on the riverfront sponsored by Rick's.

Registration will begin on July 16th - 10am at Dodge Park. Hands will stay the same - $10 each.

Pre-registration forms will also be available soon on OmahaRiverFront.com

[Bradly]

Nan-Sea,
Is it your intention to shorten the run this year?
Or will it still go from the Anchor to Blair?

[Nauti Nan-Sea]

The plan right now is to include Cottonwood as a stop. I should have that confirmed in the next few days.
If anyone has an opinion on this or is concerned about gas prices with running it that far, I'd like to hear from you.

[Cherry Tree]

How far is Omaha from LOTO?
Is this a good run to attend?
Will you have water there buy July 16th? [smilie=042.gif] :mrgreen: [smilie=265.gif]

We may be in LOTO that weekend [smilie=071.gif]

[CUBLUJAY]

I know gas prices are a beeeeatch but I think the run should still include cottonwood as we really only have two of these a year and one of the great things is making a run to cottonwood. Something that I don't do EVERY weekend. I generally just plan ahead for the extra petrol. Plus, I'll need a place up north to get some ice! [smilie=alc]

[CUBLUJAY]

Satisfied and Nipples, I figured that one out on my own, The poker run in Omaha is a blast. well worth the trip as long as you aren't leaving on Sunday morning. My first year of boat ownership was 04 and we only made the smaller poker run and loved every second of it. Didn't get the rig until the end of June so we missed this one which is bigger from what I'm told. C'mon up and I'll supply ya with a cocktail or 30. By the way, I was in Wausau this week. Freakin still snow on the ground!

Hope to see ya!

[Tempest38]

Wichita to Omaha 5 hours and 28 minutes if I remember correctly.
Wichita to LOTO 5 and a half hours or so.
Hmmmmmmmmm S&N let me know if you're going. Maybe we can do one boat and swap off the next one.........

[Nauti Nan-Sea]

For those planning to attend from out-of-town and need accomodations, there is a special rate offer of $80 per night at the following -

Country Inn & Suites
2210 Abbott Dr.
Carter Lake, IA
712-347-5600

The price includes a complimentary upscale breakfast plus they will have added security to watch boats/trailers in the parking lot. You will need to ask for the 'Missouri River Poker Run' rate when making reservations.

The hotel is located approx. 7 miles directly south of the marina
Rate is good for 7/15 & 7/16

[Von Bongo]

Where can boats dock at Dodge Park? They don't have transient slips from what I remember. When we did it years ago we just pulled up to the bank inside the marina, is that still the case?

Also any chance the marina will open up their ramp for use to participants?

[Griff]

Where can boats dock at Dodge Park? They don't have transient slips from what I remember. When we did it years ago we just pulled up to the bank inside the marina, is that still the case?

Also any chance the marina will open up their ramp for use to participants?


You're not gonna bring the Cig up??? are you????

It would definately be a show stopper.

[Von Bongo]

Thinking about it, were going to be at LOTO the week before and have to come back anyway. Just need to figure out where to lkeep it for a week or 2. :shock: