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Okoboji Online | Guestbook | Archive | July 2005

Archive July 2005

Bababooey	lakeokoboji@gmail.com
Saturday, July 2, 2005 at 6:22 PM Happy 4th of July everyone! Wish I could be there!

Yo!	What's up????
Saturday, July 2, 2005 at 6:52 PM Must be a glitch in the website. Every time I look there's only one message, and it's a different one. The one's I saw didn't deserve deletion, so what's the problem?

Randy	_____________
Sunday, July 3, 2005 at 8:33 AM On the first of every month a new listing is started for the current month. You can go to the archives and look at previous months. Happy 4th of July everyone!!!!!!!

MARY	julyishere
Sunday, July 3, 2005 at 4:26 PM HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE.HOPE EVERYONE HAS A SAFE AND FUN DAY AT THE LAKE .

mary	mdecker@sio.midco.net
Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 4:52 PM Keep the great weather we will be heading to okoboji in the morning for the next week of sun!!!

Great	Fireworks!
Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 10:53 PM The fireworks on the 4th over West Okoboji were awesome! They always are, but seemed to be especially briliant this year. It seemed like there wasn't near the people or the traffic as usual though. I wonder why? Enjoy the rest of summer!

Mikey

mjriley@cox.net

Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 10:58 PM
On behalf of the band "Monkey's Uncle", let me give a huge THANK YOU to everyone up at Okoboji this weekend. We had a great time and as always, everyone was totally cool and made us feel like family. We have an absolute blast playing at Whiskey Dick's and Dick, Dawn and the whole crew are THE BEST! We will be back at WD's August 12/13 and hope to see you all there. Okoboji is awesome!!!!!! Mikey

Mary Pat	July 4th
Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 11:16 AM Wow..what a great weekend. All in all, I think this is the best weather we ever had. The fireworks on West Lake were especially beautiful this year. Not as crowded as lots of folks had to work on Tuesday. Okoboji rocks..

bojidreamin'	n/a
Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 12:30 PM Just got back from a GREAT 4th of July weekend!! The weather was just perfect! The pancakes at O'Farrells are better than ever! The fireworks were fantastic! All in all, this one will be hard to beat. Thanks to all who plan the events, your hard work was much apprieciated. Have a terrific July everybody.

boji babes	?????????
Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 1:56 PM hey everyone. three friends and i are going up to okoboji tomorrow through saturday. we're teens and we were just wondering if there was anything special going on this weekend or if there are any dance clubs or anything especially for teens???

Nichole	nicholeallen27@yahoo.com
Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 3:25 PM I'm already looking for a place to stay in Boji next summer.....if anyone is looking for good renters for summer season '06 or knows someone who is let me know. Any kind of property is fine, apartments, condos, duplexs. Or if anyone has any info on where I should look for a place let me know! Thanks!!!!

Thanks R.D.	!!!!!!!!
Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 1:11 AM Just wanted to say that we will miss Rev. R.D. Streeter and his wife De, from the Calvary Methodist Church in Arnolds Park. He was transferred to Des Moines, and left last week. What wonderful people who did so much for the community! we learned so much from these neat people, and will always have great memories of the time that they were in Arnolds Park!

Docks & Hoists	Iowa Great Lakes
Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 7:50 AM The DNR Public Hearing on docks and hoists will be Monday, July 11th at 6 PM at Gull Point Lodge.

Re: Boats & Housts	Boji Girl
Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 9:01 AM We were at the Lake last weekend and someone was talking about the docks. That there was a possibility that no one will have a dock that is on a public beach area? (like in the Triboji area) I know right now there are public beach's with privately maintained docks. So, did I hear wrong or is this what is going on? Interesting!

mugu	muhu@mugu.com
Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 3:00 PM keep off al guy men abeg i dey enter here

EllaBear	carrieandtoms@aol.com
Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 8:42 PM Hey hope everyone is having a great time in Okoboji!! I was just wondering if anyone has had a wedding in Okoboji? If so I would love it if you would email me about it. I am getting married next year and we really want to get married here!! we just dont know where to begin.

Boji Wedding	Boji Wedding
Friday, July 8, 2005 at 4:18 PM I got married two years ago at the Inn of Okoboji. It was a great romantic outside wedding. The staff at the Inn were very attentive to my needs and very helpful in planning my special day. The food was great also.

Guest	Guest
Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 10:27 AM Looking for a place in the Lakes area that has broasted chicken. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

randy	cluck cluck
Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 10:04 PM The Outrigger has excellent broasted chicken and you can call in and carry out!!!!

MARY	funtimeatthelake
Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 9:12 AM I can't wait until aug.Iam on vacation and i am heading to the lake for a few days .Ihave always had a good time at the lake .There is always plenty to do and plenty of things to see.

Sneaky's	Chicken
Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 9:13 PM Sneaky's Chicken in Arnolds Park has the best chicken. They also have great pork tenderloins that are hand cut and breaded.

Where in the heck is . . .	sneaky's chicken??
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 8:50 AM There is an article in this month's Okoboji Magazine about Sneaky's Chicken. But where the heck is it? They say something like "off Hwy. 71 at Ackley Street" but I need landmarks!

Bojiboy	bojib@okoboji.com
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 8:57 AM I heard a rumor that Woodleys Mobile Home court on Lower Gar has been sold. Can anyone who has a place there confirm if that is true or not? If so how soon do the residents have before they must vacate?

Sneakys Chicken	Boji Girl
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 9:33 AM Sneakys Chicken is the BEST! It is off of Hwy 71. It's kind of tucked away behind the resturant that use to be Eddie's Chicken which is now a cabaret type resturant and for the life of me I can't think of the name of it. Landmarks across the street is the Dry Dock and and Four Seasons Hotel. If you get close to the area I'm sure you'll find it. Hope this helps.

Relay	sw@hotmail
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 9:38 AM Let's hear it for Dickinson County's ACS Relay for Life! Another great year!

Woodleys	Boji Girl
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 9:41 AM I've heard the same rumor. If you drive thru there and see all of the Mobile homes for sale I would think something is going on. Also, Mr. Woodley is in his 80's so that might tell you someting. I'd be very leery about buying in that area.

Chicken	NA
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 12:43 PM Isn't there a Restaurant on the South side of Big Spirit lake that serves great chicken? Anyone remember the name? Is it still open? By the way...Sneaky's is great too.

Regarding Chicken	Boji Girl
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 1:17 PM The other resturant that is famous for it's chicken is Ginham Inn - they're known for their pan fried chicken and they serve it family style, thats also very good.

faye

chambfc@yahoo.com

Monday, July 11, 2005 at 1:25 PM
OK - this is quite a stretch of a question... but does anyone know what the heighth limit is for being able to make it under the bridges from East to West Lake... I have a friend that says their boat is too tall to make it under the bridge??? Does anyone know what the footage is? We know for sure it would never make it under the bridge from East to the Upper/Lower Gar....

Concerts On Green Space	Boji Girl
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 2:37 PM I've got a question hopefully someone can answer. We're going to the Beach Boys on the 23rd. Someone said you can bring lawn chairs and a cooler to these events. Anyone know if this is true? I can see the lawn chairs but I don't know about the cooler? Has anyone done this?? Thanks.

This Coming Weekend	sl1960a@yahoo.com
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 3:02 PM My family (wife and two kids, 7 & 8)and I are coming to Okoboji for the first time this coming weekend for a few days. We're staying at the Fillenwarth. What are some "must do" items my family will enjoy? Also who has the best pizza and/or resturant for my family. We can't wait to get there.

chicken	and pizza
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 5:34 PM Rio Pizzaria has great pizza AND great broasted chicken.

Concerts	none
Monday, July 11, 2005 at 7:34 PM Lawn chairs are O.K. but beverages are sold on the grounds.

Pizza & Chicken--	The Best--
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 9:51 AM Everyone has their own favorites and I would like to share ours: Chicken--eat-in or carry out is Gingham Inn (one mile north of Spirit Lake (town) Hgwy 276 and great pizza would be Woody's right on Hgwy 71 by Four Season / Dry Dock.

Your Right	Boji Girl
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 11:18 AM I forgot about Woodys. They do have really good pizza.

Bridge Tender	Height
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 11:34 AM The height for a boat under the walking bridge between East and West Okoboji would be about 9 feet. It changes based on lake level. The Triggs/Hinshaw bridge is a little less. The Sawmill bridge that enters into Minnewashta is about five feet. Somebody might have more specific numbers.

Bridge Tender	Height
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 11:34 AM The height for a boat under the walking bridge between East and West Okoboji would be about 9 feet. It changes based on lake level. The Triggs/Hinshaw bridge is a little less. The Sawmill bridge that enters into Minnewashta is about five feet. Somebody might have more specific numbers.

things to do at	okoboj this weekend
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 12:16 PM TO: sl1960a@yahoo.com Don't forget to go up to the Koffee Kup Kafe for breakfast -- it's right on the highway behind Fillenwarth's. they have some of the best cinnamon rolls (goooey!) and pancakes EVER!

s119060@yahoo.com

Things to do--

Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 12:45 PM
It's hard to explain but you don't really need THINGS to do--OKOBOJI is a enjoyment in itself. But Fillenwarth has lots of things to do; ask at the desk when you check in. Never have stayed there myself (one of the lucky ones who gets to claim OKOBOJI home-even if it is only on weekends) but have had several friends saty there and tells us that there is so much to do that they usually can not fit everything in! Have a great week-end and I bet it will not be your last!

Marion	Omaha Beach
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 3:19 PM If Your Lokking For the Best Chicken in the lakes area ,AND THE CHEAPEST,Its THE OUTRIGGER,in the old RJ'splace By The Post Office in Okoboji,YOU WILL FND NONE BETTER,my husband and I have been her 38years so we do know the places to eat.HAVE A GREAT SUMMER

cookies....

Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 11:06 PM
After your delicious broasted chicken dinner, you might want to head up to Spirit Lake to Hey, Good Cookies! for dessert. They make the best ice cream sandwiches with their homemade cookies and Ashby's ice cream...yum. Also great lattes'. Oh, and it's the Gingham Inn you're thinking of on the south side of Big Spirit and yes, they still serve broasted chicken that I've heard is really good.

Movie Fan	Hi
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 12:42 AM Two questions.... #1. Does anyone know if you can rent a theater like the Pioneer Theater for a weekend? #2. I'm toying with the idea to try to run a film festival in the area, and was wondering if anyone would be interested in paying to see a few movies that aren't mainstream that are made by aspiring filmakers?

Pan Fried Chicken	Boji Girl
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 9:44 AM I said it was pan fried AND served family style. I haven't been there for awhile but I'm sure it's still good.

faye	chambfc@yahoo.com
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 11:05 AM Thanks for the information on the bridge heights - will be up to see the Mighty Nish Band play at Whiskey Dicks and I believe The Barefoot on East the last weekend of the month... If you haven't seen them, be sure to check it out

Lakes

Local

Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 11:07 AM
If you are in a hurry, the Hy-Vee Deli has the most awesome chicken...and it is probably the fastest you can get...my parents were just here last night...we got a pizza from Godfather's, potato wedges from WalMart, and Chicken and fruit from Hy-Vee and it was faster than any delivery and oh so yummy...plus, we have tons of leftovers for today...Of course KFC is great, who can beat their mashed potatoes and gravy ? Rio Pizzaria is also very good...I guess it just depends what your preference is...good luck...and happy eating !!!!

To Do With Family Here

foreveruostudent

Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 12:41 PM
Must do... Arnolds Park amusement park, Cart Ranch Mini Golf, Swimming beach/picnic at Pikes point, or if you have a boat ( or not) tie off at Gull point on the side the wind isn't, for a swim. One of my kids favorite things is going to the Abbey Gardner Cabin and museum. The guy there is so knowledgeable about the history and events that took place, and so fun to talk to. Then we walk to Pillsbury point and climb down the rocks and the kids love to wade there. Bring your camera,cuz the view is beautiful there. Also, a short drive (8 Miles or so) to do some hiking at Kettlesson Hogsback/ Marble lake area. The trails are well maintained, and kids love to hike in the woods. There are places to catch frogs, and pretty views there. Stop by the drive in by Ainsworth beach on the south shore of Big Spirit and have the biggest best Hawiaan Ice or Malt/sundae. Yum Yum! While your there, the carp are swimming by the hundreds up the spillway right now (about 100 yards from the drive in!) Your kids will love that! Oh yes, go for a ride on the Queen! And my kids also love the Sugar Shack candy store in the Emporium! Great little shops in there for Okoboji tshirts and stuff. You can also call Camp Foster and go horse back riding... the horses are gentle and sweet, and it's only $11 per person! Thats on the East side of East lake on Cty road M56. Like to dance? Every friday and Saturday the Greenspace at Arnold's Park has a free concert... Every size and age dances away at who ever plays( the 23 it's the Beach Boys!!!)( they are not free, but you could still hear the music Outside the concert ropes!)Oh yes, and check out the Theatres at both Treasure village and the Boji Bantam. There are schedules everywhere when you get to town. They are short plays meant for kids that always involve audience participation. And the last of my windy advise is to be sure to stop at the Nutty bar stand and experience one of those. If someone doesn't like nuts, they have'em with out too! There is so much more I could say here...can ya tell I love this place? Any one that works behind a counter in town can give you directions to any of these places, or you can email me at clwhitehair@msn.com Have a blast.. Keep a journal, and make great memories!

Couple more	annual visitor
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 1:29 PM Great list - I think you hit on most things we've done when we've been at the lakes. Couple of others - get a mini insane taco at Mrs. Lady's on 71 (there's nothing mini about them) and take a walk on the many bike trails. Just got back and I already miss the area and am already looking forward to next year...

Movie Fan	Too
Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 8:15 AM To Movie Fan: That is one of the best ideas I have seen on here! I, and I'm sure there are others, would love to see some Indie or Independent movies by some aspiring or unknowns. That is one of this things I miss from living in a bigger city since I've returned here to the midwest. Please move forward with your ideas and keep posting updates.

Motel?	*******
Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 8:34 AM Wanting to know if anyone has any suggestions of a cheap or reasonable place/motel to stay at in Okoboji?? Thanks for your help!

indie movies for	movie fan
Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 8:40 AM You might want to contact the Lakes Art Center, as well. General Contact Information Main Phone: 712/332-7013 Box Office Phone: 712/332-7029 Fax Line: 712/332-7014 Email: lakesart@iowaone.net

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Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 9:30 AM Hey, has anyone ever heard of the luthen bible camp? We're staying there for the weekend. I heard it's the best kept secret of okoboji!That's what everyone says? well....please write in the guestbook and tell me

Bubba	crazyazbubba at okobojibb.com
Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 9:52 AM I have put together a restaurant locator using the Google Maps API. You can use it here: http://www.okobojibb.com/restaurants.html Let me know what you think!

Okoboji

Vacationer

Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 10:02 AM
We have stayed at numerous motels/hotels/and resorts in the Okoboji area. This June we stayed at a small resort on the south side of West Lake. They had 1 and 2 bedroom units that were nice. The price is very reasonable, and our kids loved the gameroom, playground and the great public beach across the street. Now the resort is no Cresant Beach, but you pay about the 4th the cost of those places. The owners are a real nice young couple that will bendover backwards to make your stay fun. It's one of the small family resorts that people hate to see close, but I think this one will be around awhile. We are staying there again in Sept. (Great Aug and Sept rates). Give it a try, its called Harber View Resort.

Motel	###
Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 11:22 AM A place to stay that has reasonable rates is the okobji suites just off of Hwy 71 behind The Okoboji Lobster and Wine. Nice place too!

Dan Cole	dcole@usd394.com
Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 1:58 PM HELLO OKOBOJI!!!!! I COMING SOON TO JUMP IN YOUR ICEY COLD WATERS! I'M GONNA EAT ALL THE NUTTY BARS I CAN DC

restaurant locator	nice job
Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 6:04 PM Bubba, Nice job on the restaurant locator!

family stuff	more more
Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 9:59 PM I just asked my daughter what her favorite thing about okoboji is, and she said "Going to Grampa's".... So if your grampa doesn't live here, bring him along! Ha! My son said he loves to fish off the grade or Sand bar beach bridge on North Big Spirit. The fish don't seem to be biting this year like they were last year, but he's an eternal optimist!

Jim Bjorenson	jbjorenson@yahoo.com
Friday, July 15, 2005 at 9:19 PM Anybody know when the antique boat show is?.......Hopefully coming up from Iowa Falls to check it out!

Boat show	>>
Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 10:27 AM Sat., July 30. Click on events over at the left and it tells all!

P.S.	?
Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 10:29 AM Are you related to Roger Bjorenson from Iowa Falls? Do you know Dan Pease?

Jim	jbjorenson@yahoo.com
Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 12:07 PM Roger was my dad...he passed away from Alzheimers in 2000....he was born and raised in Milford...so the lakes were always our "second home" during the summer....I miss it a lot. Yes I know (slightly) Dan Pease..nice guy.

Lake St. Into Arnolds Park	@@@@@@@@@@@
Sunday, July 17, 2005 at 3:49 PM Hello people, So how come it is that they always close the Street into the amusement park on the weekends at night ? The kids just want to ride, & they have nothin else to do, & also, older people do like to cruise in their hot rods, corvettes & such, noone is doin anybody any harm, & isn't lake st. a public road ? thank you, & have a good day.

kellyTheDriver	kelly@upsondowns.info
Sunday, July 17, 2005 at 6:36 PM For anyone who is interested in the Upson Downs, they will be riding in the Milford Pioneer Days Parade. It's a great celebration and they will be joined by Milford's own Dallas Clark. Parade starts at 11 AM on Sat. July 23rd. Then head down to the Rock and Roll Museum for a special presentation. Can't wait to get back to the Lakes, take me Back to Boji.

DEBBIEQ	OMAHA
Monday, July 18, 2005 at 11:17 AM Does anyone have the name and possibly the phone number for the new YMCA>>?? I will be coming to Boji Aug. 14th and need to continue my work out schedule. Thanks and only 26 more days till i am at my favorite place. I even have a boxer dog named Boji. LOL

Bands	none
Monday, July 18, 2005 at 12:03 PM Thanks goodness that we all have varied tastes in everything. Even if you don't like a band, you don't need to use this to trash them. The Cartwrights have never been my favorite, but after hearing them over the week-end, I had to change my view. They were awesome at the Boat Works. Go see different bands more than once and you might see changes for the better.

Cartwright Fan	maryabron@sio.midco.net
Monday, July 18, 2005 at 12:46 PM I had a great time at the Boat Works last weekend also. The Cartwrights are a great band, the Boat Works is a great place to have a great time with friends. Thanks for a great weekend.

YMCA	bedellfamilyymca.org
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 6:34 PM The Bedell Family YMCA number is 712-336-9622.

Steve Olson	mike@automationcoach.com
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 10:58 PM Hi Is the any sesonal campgrounds/resorts in Okoboji. Thank You

Derra

dzrmc@aol.com

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 11:25 AM
Hi there- we will be vacationing in Okoboji in a couple of weeks. have never been there, but looking forward to it! I have seen that there is a water park... Boji Bay... but cannot find out anything about it. Anyone know anything at all? Also, in researching restaurants, I keep seeing great pix of lakeside dining, umbrellas, etc. Anyone know of these? Names, locations? We will be meeting another family for a great week... 6 kids in all.. so need suggestions on family places to eat. Thanks to anyone that can help!

*********	******************
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 11:45 AM Going to be up there this weekend, can't wait. Does anybody know anything about Harbor View Resorts? They have good prices, but that does not always mean everything. What is the avg. price of gas up that way? Can't wait to see all the stuff everybody is always talking about!!!!!!!!!!

Heads up	party on
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 11:53 AM Talking about bands... jeremy newman from the band "Stil Gray" has his own band "THE MEEK" and will be on stage at the Regal Beagle friday july 29th according to the lakes news shopper.

THE MEEK fan	themeek@hotmail.com
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 12:01 PM THE MEEK will be on stage at Murphy's this weekend Friday and Saturday July 22,23 with Jeremy Newman formerly of Stil Gray. Then they're having Chrome Uninion play on Sunday July 24 at Murphy's with the $5 all you can drink beer special.

To Derra	coming to Okoboji
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 12:06 PM See the loooong post down below (To Do With Family)as it gives some popular activities and places. Boji Bay is closed, but there are lots of open beaches. You might also visit www.okobojibb.com and peruse the discussion groups there. They rarely get edited, and some of the posts are actually quite thoughtful.

water	@@@@@@@@@@
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 1:07 PM I had heard that there was swimers itch. Is that still around? What is it?

Love

Okoboji

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 2:38 PM
We stayed at Harbor View Resort earlier this year. We really liked it. It's a small resort located across the street from a great public beach. The resort has a playground and a small game room. They also have a campfire in the back. The rooms are average to better than average. The one we had had a kitchen and livingroom and 2 bedrooms. we liked it because it has a deck outside your door and a grassy area that the kids could play all kinds of yard games that they provide. It's a small family resort that I would recommend. We"ve stayed at a lot of the resorts in the area, and for the money this may be the best. The rooms are between like 75 - 150 dollars depending on what you want.

Scot	bojified@hotmail.com
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 4:48 PM I have looked throughout the Okoboji internet sites and cannot find where 'Sober Tuesday' is playing. We caught them at The Barefoot West a couple of weeks ago and will be returning to 'boji soon and wanted to catch them again. Do they have a site? Anyone know their schedule or where they are from? Thanks

art in the park

august 20

Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 2:44 AM
www.okobojinovel.com America's heartthrob, Alex Gideon, needs to get away from the pressures of stardom and sneaks off, unannounced, to the most quiet, peaceful, remote, out-of-the-way place that he can find - Okoboji, in Iowa. He soon finds that Okoboji is not the laid-back retreat he expected. Goodbye, quiet getaway! OKOBOJI is a novel set in the Lake Okoboji resort region of northwest Iowa. The story is mainstream fiction, filled with drama, romance, and humor. The book is a "reality novel," with dozens of real people and businesses included in the story. The Lake Okoboji area, referred to simply as "Okoboji," by locals and tourists, is a more popular tourist destination than either The Bridges of Madison County or the Field of Dreams, both of which are also in Iowa.

Dave

dpw2552@hotmail.com

Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 12:05 PM
Hello Arnolds Park, Iowa. My mother's aunt and uncle were Harry and Loretta Tenant. They owned the Curio Kastle museum and souvenier shop for many years. My mother, Frances Horton would visit often and would take us kids to the lake and the amusement park. What great memories. The wooden roller coaster was wonderful and scary. I have fond memories of spending time with "Uncle Harry and Aunt Loretta". They were great people in the community. If anyone has any stories to share, let me know. Thanks

Midwest	Farmer's Daughter
Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 6:42 PM Are the Beach Boys still playing this Sat. night at the Green Space? If so, what time? I haven't heard much about this, and it's not listed on any of the usual boji websites.

hubba bubba bob	####
Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 8:34 PM Just wondering if anyone knows where Acorn Ridge is located at the lakes. if you could post tonight that would be great!! thanks

Acorn Ridge	@@@@@@@@@@@
Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 10:31 PM Acorn Ridge is located on County Road M-56, turn right at Tom's Plumbing in Arnolds Park, follow that road to the end, turn left, that is M-56, Acorn Ridge is on the left side of the road a few miles down, have a good day.

Farmers Daughter	@@@@@@@@@@@
Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 10:34 PM go to www.arnoldspark.com for concert schedules, & yes, they are still playing sat the greenspace at the amusement park, concerts usually start at 7:30, have a great time.

plmcrzy

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Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 12:08 AM
In response to Water. Swimers itch & what is it & how nasty can it get? Hmmmmmmmm...well let me state first of all i'm not a biologist but having been both a native of okoboji & having had the great pleasure of encountering "swimmers itch". I will try to do my best to give you an idea of what it feels like first to encounter "swimmers itch". From my personal opinon of what it feels like that would be....taking off all ur clothes & rolling around in fiber glass insulation! How do you get rid of it? Well many different things have been tried I'm sure but the only thing I can recommend is Calmyne lotion(not sure on the spelling sorry)as you would for posion ivy/oak etc. It is not a pleasent thing to encounter and I have found it to be more prevelant on Big Spirit Lake around Marble Beach area than on West Lake say around Gull Point. So we don't use Marble much anymore. When asked the conservation officers basicly said it is caused by parasites that have lived on the dead critters such as birds that have died and are in the water, they get washed off of them and manage to live in the water looking for another host...YOU!!! to burrow under your skin as parasites will and there they die. Hence the amazing need for you to scratch every inch of your body after you encounter them. OH YES!! Did I forget to mention they will be attacking areas that I can not mention here on this post?!! YES THEY WILL!! SO......come prepaired.....WELCOME TO YOUR PERSONAL SHORT & NASTY COURSE ON..."SWIMMERS ITCH "

Also	=)
Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 12:30 AM It can come from water "foul" poop. Avoid areas of ducks and geese at certain times of the season.

Sharon London

slondon59@msn.com

Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 10:37 PM
Just came in from the dock, listened to the Beach Boys Concert from afar (in Smith's Bay) It was like the old days, hearing music from the Old Roof Garden when the big bands played there in the 50's and 60's. Nice breeze, no mosquitos and fun to watch all the boats coming and going through the bridge. Nostalgia 101!! It's really great to live back in Okoboji again. Didn't realize how much I missed it.

maga	maga@yahoo.com
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 4:08 AM i don pass here

kelly	kelly@upsondowns.info
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 1:06 PM Congratulation to Bobbi Jo Heyer of Okoboji! She was selected as the namesake for the Upson Downs Boji Blue Eyes contest Saturday Nite at the LAC. She was a great sport and we hope everyone enjoyed the weekend.

Chimmy Chonga	chimpmunk@aol.com
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 1:45 PM Hey Everybody. There's an awful lot of annoying chipmunks in the Lakes Area. How about a Chimichanga Chipmunk Roast at Terrace Park?

Doug Kuehl	dwk1122@yahool.com
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 3:17 PM Just back to CA from visit to Okoboji with my brothers Bruce, Don, Duane and sisters Gwen and Virginia.. We grew up in Sioux Valley in the 50's & 60's and had our annual family get-together in IA and MN this year.. The Lake looked beautiful as always..

WOOD	FOREVER
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 6:52 PM What are the hours of the wood boat show Saturday? Is there any live music on the Green Space Fri. or Sat. nights? Some think the boating gets a little crazy at 'Boji, but we returned home last night to hear that there were four boating accidents on Saylorville Lake (near DSM) this weekend!

Hey, Chimp	:(
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 9:05 PM How 'bout we roast you instead.

This Weekend	Boji Girl
Monday, July 25, 2005 at 9:37 PM I think the Board of Directors are playing this weekend on the greenspace. They were inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a few years ago and they are great. And, it's free! Doesn't get any better than that!

spooky	maybe
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 12:07 AM Hey did you know the lake was the setting for one of the very first X-Flies episodes?

Derek Rohlfsen	76-pacer@earthlink.net
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 10:50 AM did you hear about the boat that exploded on east lake at camp foster?they had to take them to the hospital.I was there just a couple of weeks ago too.I just don't know how it happened.

Brandi

college_chick_81@hotmail.com

Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 1:30 PM
I too saw that episode of the X-files and thought it was interesting that it was about Lake Okoboji, but it was funny how they spelled it....Lake Okobogee. It had a very interesting story line (most of the episodes do) and I can't help but wonder how they decided to title it that......... anyway I liked the earlier episodes better than the last season. It just wasen't the same without Scully, and Mulder.

Answer to Derek R	boat explosion
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 2:43 PM KUOO has all the details on the boat explosion by Camp Foster. http://www.exploreokoboji.com/news_local_sty.asp?sty=48433

Curious	George
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 7:48 AM Hey Doug...are you related to Kenny Kuehl? Sioux Valley wasn't too far from where I grew up and related to Kenny.

Laura&David

none

Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 1:27 PM
We spent all of last week up at West Okoboji at Village West and man do we miss it already! Regarding "swimmer's itch" it is mostly my back and the back of my legs itching like crazy but we think that may be due to a slight suburn...it's all peeled by now but still itches somewhat. Hmm. David doesn't itch at all so it probably isn't the lake water... Regarding "The X Files"...I'm pretty sure there is a Lake Okeechobee in Florida or Louisianna but as I haven't seen the episode I can't speak for the locale... Can't wait until next summer!!!!!

stephanie	sduncan23@cox.net
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 4:13 PM Does anyone know anything about Spirit Lake class of 1985 reunion?

Ballroom Dancer	jay_dudding@yahoo.com
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 7:20 PM Does anyone know where I can do some Ballroom, Swing, or Latin dancing this weekend, July 30th? A couple of years ago I was down to Okoboji and happen to catch a Singles Dance in Spirit Lake that was great! Thanks, Ballroom Dancer

Mary	mmayer43@hotmail.com
Friday, July 29, 2005 at 9:13 PM Anyone know where i can find a listing of who is playing in ANORLD'S park the week of Aug 3-5 ?

Jack

jldaniels_07@hotmail.com

Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 6:33 PM
I just wanted to say that this is a great way for people like me to get to know more about the area and the people of the lakes area. Although I grew up in Iowa, my wife and I are relocating from California to the area and are trying to figure this place out. Sounds like people who are moving here are not appreciated too much. We will be sure to try to blend in as locals. By the way, where is the best place to dock a boat during the "nice weather" months?

Park Financials	NA
Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 11:04 PM Just wanted to hear how the park was doing financially this year. last year they gave an update after the July 4th holiday. Has anyone seen how they are doing so far this year?

LOCAL	SPIRIT LAKE RESIDENT
Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 8:47 AM JACK IM SURE YOU WILL FIT IN. JUST DONT BE A SNOB OR A TEN CENT MILLIONAIRE, WE HAVE PLENTY OF THOSE ALREADY!! SPIRIT LAKE IS FULL OF PEOPLE THAT THINK THEY ARE BETTER THEN THE AVERAGE MAN! SO IF YOU WANT NICE NORMAL PEOPLE MOVE TO MILFORD, THEY HAVE A GRIP OF WHAT REALITY IS

IM NOT A SNOB	SPIRIT LAKE RESIDENT
Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 8:52 AM JACK IM SURE YOU WILL FIT IN. JUST DONT BE A SNOB OR A TEN CENT MILLIONAIRE, WE HAVE PLENTY OF THOSE ALREADY!! SPIRIT LAKE IS FULL OF PEOPLE THAT THINK THEY ARE BETTER THEN THE AVERAGE MAN! SO IF YOU WANT NICE NORMAL PEOPLE MOVE TO MILFORD, THEY HAVE A GRIP OF WHAT REALITY IS

goody	removed
Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 7:11 PM we're new to posting on the classifieds and want some input on who to trust and where how to tell who they are and where their from.Details were Cheque and promblem or is it just poor spelling? Help for a regular visitor of these sites.

okobojigirl	@aol.com
Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 9:46 PM I am so sad to hear about Lyle, he and his family will be in our thoughts! He will surly be missed in Okoboji!

snob

XXXXX

Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 10:08 PM
If people were willing to accept anyone and everyone the whole entire world would be a much better place to live in. And not be worried that if they lived in(milford) that they would be better accepted. Open your mind people and accept everyone. That is why we all live in the United States of America for the freedom of choice!!! Also remember that if we only let the people (in) that we wanted to we woul live in a very shallow world.

na	na
Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 10:30 PM I am very saddened to hear about Lyle, does anyone know how this happened?

Lyle	@@@@@@@@@@@
Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 10:46 PM Who is Lyle, Lyle who, as I don't see any postings about this here ? Thank you, & have a good day.