+1 on everything above. I can't imagine all the time effort it took to organize such an incredible event.

 Charlie

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Just got home from Table Rock, we had a great time, we were able to spent time with old friends and spent time getting to know new friends- it just does not get any better than that.  A special thanks to all the folks who spent hours putting this together and to Crownline and the other sponsors.  Also it was nice to get a chance to meet Jim Duff

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Dennis & Paige Detlefson
"Sun Chaser"
2004 192 BR

This is our second rally, and once again it just keeps getting better!  We just got home, and now it is time to dry everything out, put things away and get ready for the lake in 4 days!  We loved our time and can't wait to see everyone again!

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Aaron & Ashley Helton
2003 230 EX Amethyst and Moonstone
Team Crownweiser

We got home this afternoon from our first national rally and as everyone stated already, a big thanks for the organizers and sponsors.  We had a great time and hope to do it again!  We wish we could have met even more Crownies than we did but there's always next year.

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"Beer Budget"
1993 182BR w/ 2-foot-itis

2005 Hemi Dodge Ram QC 4X4

Carmen and I had a great time as usual, even with an unexpected gift to the state of Missouri.... LOL  Really, thank you so much Mike O and Gary Deppermann for all the hours spent pulling together a great rally. Also huge thanks to all the Crownline reps who attended, Mike and Dave from Mercury, Doug and Jason from Silkworm, and all the sponsors who gave for the prizes and whatever else. Thanks to Walts Boat for their support in the Dare to Compare, and Jim Duff who still had the cookout even after his little accident. It was nice to spend time and hang out with all of our friends and to have a chance to develop new friendships. Club 400 hundred was the place to be after hours as usual, lots of fun.

This was our first National Rally, I can honestly say it will not be the last. We missed Booter who always brightens up the party, but we will be dragging him along with us next year. We are already trying to make plans for next and will finish up as soon as we know for sure that it will be in Cumbeerland. Come on Patty Neeb. Again a huge thanks for everything to everyone who made this rally happen.

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2001 266 LTD 496 Mag W/ BIII
" More Nauti Medicine "

Its hard being Monte.  

This was our 3rd rally and it did not disappoint.  It was a long haul, but completely worth it.  We meet great new people every year and get to know the "old" ones better.  A huge "Thanks" goes out to all who volunteered and planned the event. 

Club 400, was a great time as usual.  Crownline Owners have to be some of the most sincere, fun and loyal people that we've met.  We feel so lucky that we were introduced to this group of people. 

We look forward to seeing everyone again, hopefully everyone will be able to make it to the boat show in St. Louis next February.  If not, we'll definitely be looking to see you all next year at the Unofficial National.  We miss you all already!!

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Seal The Deal

Another great job Gary, Peggie, Mike, Debbie, Dave, and Barb.  Had a blast and met even more Crownies.  The only problem is that it goes by way to fast.

I hope Crownline gives us a chance to purchase a video.  Please

Also a big thanks for all the gifts from Crownies Marc, Mike, Monte.  I'm already starting to think of a tee shirt design.

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Dave & Pam Lane
Xpress Lane 2
Port of Arnold Mo

My whole family also had a great time...even 4 month old Nancy!

It was great to meet everyone. We just got our boat on May 31st and it's great to see such a strong Crownline family. If anybody is ever at Table Rock, look us up!

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Chris & Tina King (and Nancy & Jimmy)
Festus, MO & Table Rock Lake, MO
"Crowned King" - '07 240EX

This was our first time to a rally.  We had a great time and will be at any future ones that gas prices will let us attend.  It was very well planned and we met lots of new people.  Thanks

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Dan J

2000 238 DB 350 Mag BIII

Thank you everyone (Gary, Mike and everyone else involved) for all you guys do to pull these shindigs off.  Have to add Mike Rogers and Dave Lane also for the kiddie games and for letting us tag along for the Christmas poker stop.  Thanks to all the crownies that voted for us!!!

We had a great time once again!  Great to see everyone and hope to do it all again soon. 

By the way if anyone is wondering, I will not have "Go Faster Daddy!" to the shop until next Monday so I'm still not sure what is wrong with the outdrive although Jim Duff was guessing it should just be the lower unit.  Thank you Mike for the tow and for the ride the rest of the day...

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John & Angie Canavan
96 225BR
Go Faster Daddy!

"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it..."

Oh My God!! What a great time we had at this year's National. A Great Big Thank You! to the Deppermanns and the O'Neils for a job well done. My grandkids had a great time at the kids events as well. Another Big Thank You to the Rodgers,Lanes, and Canavan Crews for running these events. I got to meet so many new Crownies at this years Rally, including the Matts, the Plies's, the Welters, the Detlefsons, the Kreins, and Dave McCalley, the Phelps's, John Pendergast, the Pachunkas, the Deppermanns, Kevin Wilson, Tom Mattler, and a few that I have had the pleasure of seeing before like Kerry and Ann Miller, Mike and Debbie O'Neil, Monte Mars, Scott Gelande and Family, and of course everyone's freind Jim Duff. I also hope that Crownline comes out with a video, I would deffinitely buy one. The Saturday tie up was the best! Thanks to the owner of Nuckin Futz for letting my grandaughter use your facilities, I almost had a heart attack getting her there and back,LOL. I am going to put a slideshow together like last year and when I finish it , I will post a link to it. Once again what a Great time and God willing we will se you all again next year, until then Safe Boating!

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Bill Burns
2004 180 BR 4.3 190 HP
Chicago,IL
"My Little Lady"

This was our first rally also.  We had a great time and are already planning to attend next year.  Thanks to everyone involved!!

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Barry and Amber Manley
1995 266LTD, 502MPI, B1
"Wastin' Away Again"

Hi Crownies!  I am with Pivotal Communications, the group shooting video and stills of the event this weekend. I just want to thank everyone for making my crew and me feel so welcome at the National Crowndezvous!  Every person we met treated us as if we had been part of the group for years. 

I have been involved in the recreational marine business for over 20 years working with other boat brands. Never have I experienced so much fun, so much camaraderie and such a great group of people having a genuine good time.  

This was our first experience with the Crownies culture.  And folks, you have something truly special.

Thanks again. I feel we've made some new friends!

John Sadowski
Pivotal Communications
 

Bill Burns:

Oh My God!! What a great time we had at this year's National. A Great Big Thank You! to the Deppermanns and the O'Neils for a job well done. My grandkids had a great time at the kids events as well. Another Big Thank You to the Rodgers,Lanes, and Canavan Crews for running these events. I got to meet so many new Crownies at this years Rally, including the Matts, the Plies's, the Welters, the Detlefsons, the Kreins, and Dave McCalley, the Phelps's, John Pendergast, the Pachunkas, the Deppermanns, Kevin Wilson, Tom Mattler, and a few that I have had the pleasure of seeing before like Kerry and Ann Miller, Mike and Debbie O'Neil, Monte Mars, Scott Gelande and Family, and of course everyone's freind Jim Duff. I also hope that Crownline comes out with a video, I would deffinitely buy one. The Saturday tie up was the best! Thanks to the owner of Nuckin Futz for letting my grandaughter use your facilities, I almost had a heart attack getting her there and back,LOL. I am going to put a slideshow together like last year and when I finish it , I will post a link to it. Once again what a Great time and God willing we will se you all again next year, until then Safe Boating!

Bill I'm glad you and your family had a good time.  Its all about good times and meeting new and old friends.  I've seen you post and wish I could have talk with you more.  Sorry but I was busy, maybe next rally.

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Dave & Pam Lane
Xpress Lane 2
Port of Arnold Mo

Sorry I'm a bit late getting on here but if it just wouldn't be me if I wasn't late! And two days of solid meetings when I got back to work didn't help either.

What a great time we had - we expected nothing less than a good time, but this exceeded our expectations as usual. Thanks to everyone involved - which is each and every one of you. It's the organizers that bring the people together and make it happen, but it's the people that show up that make you want to come back next year.

Scott Gelande, that was us that slowed down on I55 on Sunday afternoon. I saw you drift onto the shoulder and I've driven that stretch enough times to know you were coming up on the last "big" exit for a while, so I slowed down to make sure you were good to go because that would've been your last good option to stop for a while. Glad to hear you were good to go.

All the folks who were at Club 400 - it was a pleasure being your stand in bartender this year but I could never fill Booter's shoes!

I woke up this morning....stretched....yawned....and said "Today, I'm gonna be more like Joe Redman."

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Crownline Airlines 2001 202BR with WakeAir tower