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Archive January 2005
| MARY | let 2005beagreat year |
| Saturday, January 1, 2005 at 9:43 AM HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!! |
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| Mary Pat | Happy New Year! |
| Saturday, January 1, 2005 at 10:44 AM My black lab "Rocky" came in this morning and barked, "let's go to the lake!". Four more months, and we're there. |
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| Yes!!!!!!!! | Me too! |
| Saturday, January 1, 2005 at 1:46 PM I'm thinking the same thing Mary Pat! I think I'll go in three months though! It can't get here soon enough! |
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| Can't | Wait Til..... |
| Sunday, January 2, 2005 at 4:48 PM I cannot wait 4 it to be summer! I get to go to Okoboji in July, it seems like such a long time, but it will be here before i know it!(i wish it wasn't just Jan.2 2005). I've had Okoboji on the mind a lot lately. CAN'T WAIT!!! (seriously, Can't Wait!) boji luv-r |
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| bojiboy | oki2bojiboy103 |
| Sunday, January 2, 2005 at 7:27 PM Happy New Year can't wait to get up to the lake this >SUMMER< its gunna be great only 5 more months YES! |
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| Coffe Cup Cafe | NA |
| Sunday, January 2, 2005 at 9:17 PM Coffe Cup Cafe...can't wait to get up there and and have the best breakfast of my life after fishing all night.(walley weekend)...can't wait! |
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| know what | it's like |
| Monday, January 3, 2005 at 6:26 AM I too long for the lakes. I have the water safety council cam always ready on my computer. At least I can get a glimpse of the lake while I am at the office. |
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| Boji Girl | Winter Games |
| Monday, January 3, 2005 at 9:54 AM Hi all, I know we're all longing for summer, BUT don't forget the winter games, it may not be warm, but it is amazing to be STANDING on the lake - it is just the weirdest feeling. And all the people that attend - it is just awesome! |
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| univsteno | L_L_Jackson@hotmail.com |
| Monday, January 3, 2005 at 7:10 PM I was reading something today about Vilsack and the proposal of funding for a "Values Fund" with gambling proceeds or some such thing. What is this? I also miss the lakes. I have been in Florida three years in February, and still miss the lakes so much I am checking the websites up there with cams everyday still and wondering about the weather and reading the news. (Smile) I miss it immensely! |
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| snow | none |
| Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at 3:37 AM LL Jackson, We are in the middle of our first Snow Storm of the year...with about a foot expected great for Winter Games....need lots more... |
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| Love | It! |
| Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 10:34 AM Just the mention of Walleye Weekend makes me smile! Although I don't fish, that is one of my favorite weekends, to see people starting to come up to the lake, and know that we have a few months of sun, sand, and suds to enjoy! The breakfast at the Koffee Kup Kafe sounds great too! I love that place! |
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| Mary Pat | Snow |
| Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 5:40 PM How much snow did the Lakes area get? |
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| SNOW | not enough |
| Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 11:13 PM I haven't heard what the lakes area got, but Spencer received 10 inches of snow with this 2 day deal...I'd say here at the lakes we got around maybe 6 inches..not sure on that though..we had a lot of ice before the snow though, so easy goes it on those back roads if you're out driving around..Has any one heard any thing about the MarQuee in Spirit Lake ? Heard it was closed and for sale for like $ 30,000...any truth to this ? |
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| snow | marquee |
| Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 11:54 PM Spirit Lake got between 6 and 8 inches of snow finally and the Marquee is closed for business... |
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| Jeff R | Now in Arizona |
| Friday, January 7, 2005 at 2:01 PM do we have cars out on Smith's today... it one of those the contest car ? |
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| to Jeff R | ice fishin' |
| Friday, January 7, 2005 at 2:13 PM It looks to me like the fishermen are just driving out to their fishing shacks. |
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| sl girl | 12345 |
| Friday, January 7, 2005 at 4:40 PM the car that falls thru doesn't get put out until after winter games |
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| Barbie & Carrie | @KeyLargo.com |
| Friday, January 7, 2005 at 6:42 PM Just want to say "Hi" from the sunny Florida Keys to all of our friends in Boji!!! Hope you all had a great New Year's! We are sitting on the beach by the ocean, drinking rum runners, and getting a tan at the Holiday Isle Beach!!!! We can't believe we missed all that snow, we are so sad to not see the snow this holiday, and we miss Boji so much! We'll see ya all soon!!!! |
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| i want to be be a snowbird | f |
| Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 10:44 AM Rub it in. I hate snow. |
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| Nancy | NovemberThirteen@hotmail.com |
| Sunday, January 9, 2005 at 8:44 PM Hi, My family & I will be vacationing at Okoboji for the first time this summer(July 2005). Hope to stay at Fillenwarths. Since we are new to the area I have a few questions - What is the booze cruise? I know I can rent boats - but what about water skis? Can water skis also be rented? We want more than F's 1/2 hour of free water skis. What is the age limit for admission into the bars? One member of the family is only 18. What kind of night life is there for someone 18 years old? Thank you VERY much for any info! |
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| Making plans for | Winter Games! |
| Monday, January 10, 2005 at 2:08 PM Is there a site that lists the schedule of events for the games? |
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| bojiboy | oki2bojiboy103 |
| Monday, January 10, 2005 at 7:41 PM TO answer Nancy's question there are ski rentals at funtime rentals I think they are $35 dollars an hour ( skis, wakeboards, kneeboards, and tubes) and $10 more for every hour after that. |
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| bojiluvr | richster49@aol.com |
| Monday, January 10, 2005 at 7:48 PM If any one knows of any conerts going on the last week of July at the parks grass by the water will you please email me thanks! |
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| Makin Plans | For Winter Games |
| Monday, January 10, 2005 at 9:11 PM Hi, Just go to the events section on this website, there is an 800 toll-free # for Okoboji Tourism, they can probanbly help you out. Bye. |
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| Norm Herzog | nherzog<at>alltel.net |
| Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 5:25 AM Boji Winter Games events are at www.exploreokoboji.com/calendar_evt.asp?evt=1368 |
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| TO NANCY | LOVE OKOBOJI.COM |
| Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 8:17 AM In answer to your question concerning the "booze cruise" that Fillenwarth Resort offers. They offer family cruises in the afternoon, open to families and offer free cocktails, beer, soft drinks and munchies. Late afternoon they offer a two similar cruises open to adults only. These cruises go out for approx. 1 hour and cruise the lake shore. They are very entertaining and you get to know many of the guest staying at the resort. Everything is kept under control for an enjoyable time. The phrase "booze cruise" probably originated years ago when the adult cruise tended to be pretty wild and "mooning the Queen" was not unheard of. Things have changed. Anybody out there with memories of the old "booze cruises"? |
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| Roger Brown | RogerBrown2005@hotmail.com |
| Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 10:58 AM Norm, thanks for the web site with the Winter Games stuff, it is very good. |
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| DEBBIEQ | ILOVEBOJI |
| Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 1:08 PM TO NANCY IN REF TO THE OLD BOOZE CRUISES YES DO YOU REMEMBER THE BRASS MONKEY DRINKS YUMMY-- MY HUSBAND AND I WERE MARRIED 25 YEARS AGO ON THE EMPRESS ON THE LAKE WE HAVE GONE BACK FOR VACATION EVERY YEAR SINCE THIS YEAR WE ARE BRINGING ONE MORE ADDITION TO OUR FAMILY OUR 2ND BOXER DOG NAMED BOJI!! OUR OTHER BOXER DOG IS KATIE WE STAY AT FILLENWARTH EVERY YEAR LOVE THE PLACE |
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| Fillenwarth | Booze Criuse's |
| Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 11:45 AM We stayed at Fillenwarth's for 13 years before we finally bought a place on East("The Original Okoboji"!) We loved it and still miss it, in fact when we boat on to West, we always cruise by the Fillenwarth main dock to check it out and sometimes see people we know from years past. The Booze Cruise was the highlight of each day. The drinks, the nuts, the cheese and crackers, the music, Captain Jon or Julie, ...all fun, and a great way to end each glorious at Boji! We still try to find some one we know who can get us on. We'd gladly pay. One of Boji's best traditions. |
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| Jason Smith | okobojiinFL@hotmail.com |
| Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 1:44 PM When & Where does Damon play again? |
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| Get | AJOB.COM |
| Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 3:44 PM To Barbie & Carrie, Hope your enjoying the Keys! We really miss you too. |
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| need to exercise | myself |
| Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 7:38 PM Is there anywhere to work out in Milford. I hate traveling over to Spirit Lake or Spencer to work out. |
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| OmahaMark | mark@omaha.edu |
| Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 8:08 PM 5 months til Boji, can't wait. Golf, boozing and boating, can't beat it. |
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| To Jason Smith | Damon Dotson |
| Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 8:14 PM I heard Damon was playing in Milford again this Saturday the 15th, can't remember where tho', probably The Pub... |
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| to need to exercise | na |
| Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 8:16 PM I don't think there is any where in Milford to work out, unless you contact the high school, they might let you use their weights and stuff...otherwise, there is Personal Best and The Athletic Club in Okoboji...good luck... |
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| Can't Wait For The | Winter Games! |
| Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 8:39 PM The winter games can't get here soon enough! I am dying to get back to Okoboji, and to go have a steak at the Outrigger!!! |
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| jk | keep your fingerd crossed |
| Friday, January 14, 2005 at 11:30 PM From a snowmobilers perspective, if we do not get anymore snow, how will this years games be for riding on the lakes |
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| Ned | ned@nernlinger.com |
| Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 10:36 AM Debbie Q: Did you know The Empress is alive and well in Hot Springs, Arkansas? Same family owns it... |
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| DebbieQ | Iloveboji |
| Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 3:34 PM To: Ned No i did not know about the Boat still running that is great! About the exercise thing i would love to open a exercise facility in Okoboji someday! I love exercise and I want to live in Okoboji someday! |
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| kelly | kelly@upsondowns.info |
| Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 5:25 PM Hi to everyone going "Back to Boji" for the winter games. They do such a great job of organizing and making it a fun time. By the way, a summer announcement... The Upson Downs will be returning in July to the Lakes Art Center. Lots of great music and memories on the 22nd and 23rd. See you there. |
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| Winter Games | Bea |
| Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 8:03 PM Looks like alot of people are going to the winter games. I was ceurious where eveyone is coming from, and what events they hope to take part in or attend? |
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| Great place to stay | Have Fun |
| Monday, January 17, 2005 at 9:49 AM We stayed at a small resort on the south side of West Lake called Terrace View. I think it recently sold and is now named Harbor View. It was a nice quiet place with excellent suite like rooms. The KIds could walk across the street to Terrace Beach, and Boji Bay was right down the road. It was well worth the money and I would stay there again. |
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| Jeff | Optional |
| Monday, January 17, 2005 at 11:18 AM Hi. We'll be vacationing at Okoboji this summer, and I'm wondering if there are still any roller skating rinks in the area. |
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| Zen fan | ltlbookgrrl@go.com |
| Monday, January 17, 2005 at 2:03 PM To other moms- Even though Zen Kids is no longer in the East Oaks Mall I did find them on line @ www.zenkid.net I don't think it's complete yet as you can't get to all of the categories. Does anyone remember the great clothing they carried? Baby Lulu etc...There's talk that they are opening another store in Okoboji? Hope So, as we will be back for the summer. Carrie S. |
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| casey | casey@kiteboardokoboji.com |
| Monday, January 17, 2005 at 3:03 PM Bea, I'll be there and I'm from Arnolds Park. I have to my knowledge had the guest from the furthest away the last two year for Winter Games. I had a friend Anchorage, AK and London, UK in '03 & '04 respectively. And yes, they came specifically for Winter Games. I'll be in contention again this year as my mate from London is returning. As far as games we participate in?? We'll have a mean game of ring toss goin' by the keg. I’m sure we’ll make up others along the way. Stop in if you want to play. If you know where I live, consider yourself invited! |
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| Carrie | Zen Fan |
| Monday, January 17, 2005 at 3:40 PM Are you sure zenkid.net is the same one in Okoboji? Their site says they are in Oceanside CA. |
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| Boji | Boji Is Great |
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 9:23 PM The Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety Council has made numerious upgrades to their website www.watersafetycouncil.org |
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| Taxi | ??? |
| Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 7:54 AM Does anyone know if the lakes have some type of taxi service durning the winter months? If so how late do they run and will they drive to other towns such as Spencer, Milford, or Spirt Lake? |
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| to Taxi | foreveruostudent |
| Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 8:41 AM yes, there is a service called RIDES. They will be available during the games. It is basically a minivan service that is free, but takes donations..and please donate... these people put up with a lot of %@$#. I have first hand knowledge from this summer when my girlfriends and I took a ride from the bars. We tipped them well! Any bar will call them for you, or their number is in the phone book. Come and have fun! We'll see you at the GAMES! |
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| mmm | mmmm |
| Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 8:10 PM harley rides will pick you up any time of the day. They have real good drivers and come and get you right away when you need a ride. |
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| Sam Hoven | c_1024s@hotmail.com |
| Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 11:07 PM I here that DownFall is playing at Whiskey Dick's Feb 5th. I saw them back in Oct and let me tell you these guys put on a show! They do original rock -which is very rare for around here.Check them out -you wont be disappointed. |
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| MixxMaster | themixxmaster1@hotmail.com |
| Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 3:12 PM "Has any one heard any thing about the MarQuee in Spirit Lake ? Heard it was closed and for sale for like $ 30,000...any truth to this ?" As a former employee, I can tell you that this is the truth. The current owner has been losing money, and the business was definately dropping off. I'll go into more details later, if you want... The place was ultimately forced to close, after a sting operation which had an underage person get served. The city then told the owner to close, or they would close the place down. The timing was needless to say, bad for the employees, as there isn't much business in the lakes this time of year. |
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| monkey | sss |
| Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 4:45 PM How did an underager get in there? When I went there, they were VERY strict on getting into the door if your not 21. Crazy. Anyway, I was told that Darwin Pike who owned Dagwoods last year and sold it back to Paul Plumb was gonna try to purchase the space to put his own bar in. |
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| lake lover | where to stay??? |
| Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 5:41 PM Hey, years ago we stayed at Manhattan Beach. I understand that it is now called Village West and that it is a time share. Is that correct? Can you still stay there or is it totally a time share? Who owns it now? Looking for somewhere to stay on the lake in early September we would like the lake and an indoor pool option in case it is cool. |
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| Dee's | village west |
| Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 8:10 PM In answer to your question about villiage west..You dont have to part of a time share to rent a room, I rented a room their for a friend during the clay county fair...Also Manhattan beach resort by manhatten point is a great place to stay...Nice beach but no pool for you |
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| winter games | superbee70@iowatelecom.net |
| Friday, January 21, 2005 at 12:36 AM Hey was just online looking for info for the winter games schedule...after i printed what i thought to be the current info it turned out to be 2002..lmaoo...guess should have looked first huh...anyway where is the new schedule for this yrs games? |
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| MixxMaster | themixxmaster1@hotmail.com |
| Friday, January 21, 2005 at 2:31 AM The Marquee was 18+ for quite a while. In fact, College night was the big night there. Most likely Kalsow's will be doing the college night, the management wanted details on running it. I've not heard anything about anyone else wanting to buy the place, as the local law is really against the place, and the costs are outrageous there. Like I said, hopefully Rob from Regal Begal will get it. He knows what needs to be done, and has a group that will definately help him on the details... Hey, hopefully someone buys the place, it really has some potential to be THE spot to go to again(and some of us could use the work)... |
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| Boji Girl | Re:Winter Games |
| Friday, January 21, 2005 at 8:33 AM Super Bee Go to www.exploreokoboji.com and click on Events. This will give you a calendar of January and the Winter Games schedule is on that. Have fun! |
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| Robert U. Terwilliger | n/a |
| Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 5:10 PM Does anyone know of a website that shows pictures of what is under the surface of Okoboji? I know of a boat at the bottom, but I was wondering if there is more. |
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| Herschel | Krustofsky |
| Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 5:47 PM Hey Sideshow Bob, Check this out. http://sio.midco.net/lloydfsd/index.html |
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| LYNN | Winter Olympics |
| Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 7:32 AM I can never find any information on the ice thickness at Smith's Bay. I'm hoping someone up there can give me an answer. Are all the events for the Winter Olympics still being scheduled there? We've already got a place rented for the weekend. I have been coming up to Okoboji since I was 12 years old - that was over 30 years ago. We stayed at Vacation Village, now know as Village West. We usually make the trip up there from Omaha about 5 or 6 times a year. Should just live there!! Love It!! |
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| carrie | ltlbookgrrl@go.com |
| Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 3:59 PM To Zen Fan- The scoop is it's the same store though now based in Calif. They plan to open Zen Kids in Okoboji in 2006. The website is going to be completely done Sunday p.m. they said. |
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| OmahaMark | mark@omaha.edu |
| Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 4:46 PM Are there any new night clubs near or in Okoboji? |
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| To: Lynn | n/a |
| Sunday, January 23, 2005 at 10:02 PM Hi Lynn, go to www.watersafetycouncil.org , maybe this website may have the info you need. Have a good day, bye. |
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| winter games | question |
| Monday, January 24, 2005 at 1:54 PM Does anyone know of a place to rent a snowmobile or four wheeler for the winter games weekend? |
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| Travis Andersen | travisandersen@hotmail.com |
| Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 1:38 AM to: themixxmaster1@hotmail.com I'm interested in the future of the marquee, hit me up if you have any serious information abou the $$ of the place. travis. |
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| MAC | alive in "05" |
| Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 7:56 AM RE; ZEN KIDS;; IS THIS THE SAME AS RUN BY GIA? HOPE SO SHE WAS GREAT!! |
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| pets love winter games | woof woof |
| Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 10:15 AM Something fun everyone at Winter Games is the pet show at Courtyard Gardens. They have been doing it every year for quite some time. All pets and owners of all ages can participate. Entry is free to those who participate and prizes are awarded to all. The proceeds go to the local Humane Society. It starts at 1:00 pm on Saturday. |
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| Question | dl7815@yahoo.com |
| Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 10:27 AM Where is the Courtyard Gardens located? |
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| Jim | jnandjm@yahoo.com |
| Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 10:43 AM Did anyone hear how the auctioned turned out for that boy with the rare bone cancer last weekend? I was unable to attend and want to make a donation, does anybody know where I can send it? |
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| please don't erase my | message. |
| Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 10:45 AM For some reason my post keeps getting deleted. Its not like Im saying anything bad.........For the last time...I heard that Darwin Pike actually did buy the Marquee. Any news on that? I really do want to know. |
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| hawks fan | hawks fan |
| Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 2:34 PM the auction was a big hit! I was there, bethany did such a great job. they raised over $15,000 from what bethany said she set up an account at central bank for mark and amber, I would just drop it off there. I think bethany missed her calling. |
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| MixxMaster | themixxmaster1@hotmail.com |
| Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 8:23 PM Travis Andersen travisandersen@hotmail.com Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 1:38 AM to: themixxmaster1@hotmail.com I'm interested in the future of the marquee, hit me up if you have any serious information abou the $$ of the place. travis. . . I'll be talking to some of my former employees, will get the lastest dish on things. . . . please don't erase my message. Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 10:45 AM For the last time...I heard that Darwin Pike actually did buy the Marquee. Any news on that? I really do want to know. . . I haven't heard that yet. Never even heard his name being talked about, to be honest... |
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| marquee | 123 |
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 8:48 AM I did hear that Darwin bought it and that Friday night will be their first night open. Just have to stop by to find out for sure! |
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| Dan | dghatting@bluebunny.com |
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 10:03 AM Is there enough snow for snowmobiles for the winter games? What is the forecast for Okoboji for the Winter Games? |
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| winter games | ??? |
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 1:36 PM Can someone tell me about the buring of the greens? We are coming up to okoboji for the winter games, this will be the first time for us to attend them , but looking forward to a great weekend!!!! |
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| LYNN | n/a |
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 4:30 PM TO Winter Games: Burning of the Greens is a huge bonfire of all the towns Christmas Trees. Used to be out on the ice, but the last couple years, it's been by Arnolds park. **I'd like to know how thick the ice is at Smiths Bay - anybody know??? |
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| Tim | timz3@neb.rr.com |
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 5:29 PM It is a very sad day here at our house in Lincoln NE, I just got a letter from Dad @ Beaches stating that it has been sold and will no longer be a resort, my family (whole) has been staying there every summer for one week for 5 years, it was a very nice little family resort, I hope against hope that I don't learn it was sold to some doctor or lawyer who is going to build a multi million dollar house on the property to stay there on the weekends once in awhile, I don't condem them for being able to do that but it is always sad when resorts on the lake close. :-( |
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| Condos galore! | TheCondoJungle@okoboji.com |
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 5:33 PM Ahhh, another quaint piece of Okoboji folklore gone for good. Yes, Beaches/Lees Resort has been sold, subject to a rezoning, (for condos) no doubt. If my sources are correct, Gable development, the same company developing the condos across from Tweeters has purchased Beaches. There was a zoning meeting Monday night, but I havent heard what they were asking for in regards to the zoning change, nor what was decided. Okoboji is changing so fast........... |
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| winter games | from a distance |
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 5:43 PM Is the taco house open? Also how could we find the ring toss game? Need a few land marks to help us out? |
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| slgirl | 12345 |
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 5:53 PM gosh we wish the taco house was open!!! not until the middle of march. we can't wait! YUM!!! |
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| Tim | timz3@neb.rr.com |
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 6:45 PM Thanks for the info CondoJungle, I have heard for many years that the powers that be would like to privitize the lake, if thats true...and it seems to be, what a shame! If the lake is to be reserved for millionaires and billionaires who visit it on a very irregular basis how many kids are going to be deprived of the chances we had as children, the buildup to Okoboji vaction, the fun the fishing...all of it, I don't condem the well to do for their acomplishments and ability's, but this is just a sad state of affairs, in my life I have seen big money close down enough resorts to cry at, and Beaches wasn't that much cheaper than going to Hawaii ( except for the airfare ) I am truly sad that I will have to break the news to my 12 year old daughter who truly LOVED Beaches resort, that is something I dread more than anything else, how do I do it? what do I say? |
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| Stay at Harbor View | Wendal |
| Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 7:39 PM It is very sad that Beaches is closing. We stayed there numerous times. However, there are other small resorts that are worth the stay. One is Harbor View resort. Its on the south side of West Lake. It is not on the lake but the public beach is right across the street and the Taco House is down the road. Its a small resort like Beaches with a good family atmosphere. We have stayed there twice and love it. Call early to reserve though because it does fill up fast. WINTER GAMES HERE WE COME!!! |
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| Beaches | FYI |
| Friday, January 28, 2005 at 9:33 AM The zoning did pass for Beaches to become a condo development. There is a new resort coming to the area, across from Trigg's. The "car" was put on the ice yesterday at 5:00. |
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| curious | ? |
| Friday, January 28, 2005 at 10:04 AM Does anyone else know anything about the resort going up near Triggs? I've heard rumors, but I won't post them as I can't substantiate them. Does anyone know any facts? |
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| Condos galore | CondoJungle@0koboji.com |
| Friday, January 28, 2005 at 10:33 AM As far as the Nielson property across the bridge from Triggs, it has been sold also. Not factual, but what I have heard, is that Equity Homes from the Sioux Falls area has purchased it, and is planning a large condo project, along with an indoor water park. These are the same folks that developed the luxury condos near Village West and are building all of the homes south of the cable TV tower. Valley View is in the process of being converted to condos also. |
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| Winter GamesPet Show | ecourtyard.com |
| Friday, January 28, 2005 at 12:01 PM Courtyard Gardens is located at the 2nd stoplight south of Wal mart in Spirit Lake across from Goodies Candies. Again the Pet Show is at 1:pm Saturday. |
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| Anita | anitaabernethy@artmailbox.com |
| Friday, January 28, 2005 at 1:05 PM Just stopping in to see whats new. |
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| MAC | 2005 |
| Friday, January 28, 2005 at 2:50 PM Heard this morning the ice is approx. 2 feet think on Smiths bay, should hold several hot tubs and broomballers; MN |
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| Party | Time |
| Friday, January 28, 2005 at 3:05 PM LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!!!! |
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| mugu | mugu |
| Friday, January 28, 2005 at 3:37 PM pls keep offffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff |
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| to mugu | what? |
| Friday, January 28, 2005 at 5:57 PM mugu, what is your deal,,,i've seen you post stange things like this all the time,,,, |
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| to mugooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo | ooooooooooooooooooo |
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 1:24 AM Mugu, who would you like to keep off? and off of what? The drugs? cuz it seems like thats what you're on.... |
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| Camera Guy | watersafety@iowaone.net |
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 8:39 AM The Water Safety Council camera at Gull Point will be looking into Smiths Bay by the Highway 71 Bridge Saturday and Sunday and set for the Fireworks and Burning of the Greens Saturday night. www.watersafetycouncil.org |
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| Camera Guy | watersafety@iowaone.net |
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 8:39 AM The Water Safety Council camera at Gull Point will be looking into Smiths Bay by the Highway 71 Bridge Saturday and Sunday and set for the Fireworks and Burning of the Greens Saturday night. www.watersafetycouncil.org |
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| Peter | Mpls |
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 10:14 AM What time are the fireworks and burning of the greens, so that those of us who can't be there can "tune in" and watch them online? |
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| Jeff | Indenver@missingboji.com |
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 10:16 AM Ice but no snow, are the broom ball tourney's still on for the games? At least there is a beer tent! |
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| Voted Yes | To much Fun |
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 10:47 AM Look behind all the car and things on ice there is a bar back there where Okoboji Boats used to be. I was told it can seat about 1000-1300 and it's called Bikini Beach I think. How fun it that going to be today!!!!!!!!!!! I love sucessful people!!!! |
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| WG Schedule | not now |
| Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 11:31 AM There is a Winter Games ceremony at 6:30 PM Sat, so the Burning of the Greens and Fireworks should come after that. No set time. Try KUOO at 103.9 for audio. |
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| Okoboji | Boats Bar |
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 12:47 AM The bar at Okoboji Boats, is HUGE!!! Butch did a nice job with everything, it looks great!! Parking sucks, but that is something that we can deal with!!!! I think it is going to be the new hot spot!!! I suggest everybody go there, and see if for themselves!! |
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| Chuck | Chuckster |
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 11:53 AM Hey all you WGR's The Water Saftey Council's camera looks good. It gives you a little better view of the lake. I couldn't see much today though because of the haze. It looked like you were looking through some dense fog. I like the fact that it rotates. Have fun at the Winter Games and stay cool. |
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| Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 12:06 PM What happened last night by Fillinwarths? I saw a bunch of smoke,fire trucks,ambulance,cops...I also heard that a snowmobile went through the ice??? What happened last night? |
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| happy boy | ???? |
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 1:48 PM Also just wondering what happened lastnight. Anyone out there know? Lets hear it. |
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| MaryHam | rdham@charter.net |
| Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 3:15 PM I know it's early in the year but how is the motorcycle riding around there? I'm planning a trip for our group and wondering if it's a good area. Thanks |
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| visitor | none@okoboji. |
| Monday, January 31, 2005 at 1:38 PM What an experience these Winter Games are! It truly is one of those "ya gotta see it with your own eyes" sort of things. Like the 100 mph snowmobiles, 4-wheelers spinning around on the ice, people being pulled on a sofa on runners, kids flying kites,people jumping from the hot tub to the Polar Plunge and back again, and more beer than Budweiser has breweries! And this is all at one time!! Okoboji Winter Games aka "10,000 Drunks On Ice" Wow! |
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| ice out | careful!! |
| Monday, January 31, 2005 at 2:02 PM Heard of some open water on West Lake on the news,,and with warm temps this week, it should open up more! With winter games behind us and Feb. 1st tomorrow, makes me giddy thinking of spring around the corner. Anyone out there know of the earlierst recorded ice out? Praying for an early one this year!! |
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| Useto | Mhovland@esu1.org |
| Monday, January 31, 2005 at 2:30 PM I attended Winter Games weekend. Maybe it is my age, but there is little for teenage kids to do. It needs to be more family than focus on drinking. I want my kids to experience the lakes like I did. Family fun all year round. |
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| Ditto to "Use to" | native |
| Monday, January 31, 2005 at 5:53 PM I took my teenagers over on Saturday and they got bored. They watched the Polar Bear plunge and were worried about the ankle deep water all around the site. The Winter Games committee needs to come up with activities for people who want to be out on the ice and enjoy it with their families. Either we missed it, or there wasn't a stand selling Hot Cocoa. |
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| Concerned | protect people's safety@aol.com |
| Monday, January 31, 2005 at 9:24 PM I too was very disappointed to see that the winter games are centered around another apportunity to drink alcohol and the opening of another bar. That is just what Okoboji needs. It is too bad there is not more for kids to participate in at the games. I also noticed the warnings today about the open water on both lakes. Funny that wasn't posted prior to the winter games. There was an earlier post about the complete safety of the ice since "it was measured to be about 2 feet thick." It is a wonder someone wasn't seriously injured. |
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| what | happened |
| Monday, January 31, 2005 at 11:08 PM what happened to all the harrison ford and ufo postings....come on s.a.!!! its the middle of winter and we are getting bored,,,its kind of fun to see the old guest book heat up!! hahah |
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