OK so we should probably make it perfectly clear at this point...
Duunoit and I traded boats. Kinky, I know... but definately put us boat where we wanted to be as far as our boat situation went. Chris now has a nice clean 28 that he can enjoy on the Tennessee River with his family, I have a 24 that I can use like one of Zissou's zodiacs including fishin', family boating and drinkin' AND I finally have a 28 race boat. I'm happy as a pig in sh*t and I expect that Chris feels the same way. Pictures and funny stories to follow.
I flew out to Knoxville TN Wednesday before last to check out both boats. Took a spin in the TN River in each. It was an awesome day and Chris showed me exceptional hospitality. I also got to hang out with Little DC Scotty for a bite of dinner and a couple of beers.
We agreed to do the deal and Chris brought the 24 out to Phoenix Friday before last. We met up at Bouy's house. Tim should us a good time in Tempe!
On Wed last week SDR John (of Pink Flamigo fame) left my house with my 28 and my F250 headed for Memphis, where we'd planned to meet up with Chris on Friday afternoon. Chris towed his 28 from Knoxville to Memphis to meet us. I flew out on Friday morning to meet them in Memphis. John had a couple of trailer related hold ups during the trip and ended up over a full day behind schedule, but manned up like nobody's business and was able to make Memphis by 3am Saturday morning. We met up with Chris, shook hands, swapped trailers and were back on the road headed west by 11am Saturday.
This whole thing was a really cool experience and highlights what a great bunch of guys share the pleasure of owning Panteras with us... Chris, Scotty and Tim were all guys I felt like I grew up with. A great bunch of dudes.
And as Chris said, this never could have happened without John's help. That dude is the man!!
This whole thing was a really cool experience and highlights what a great bunch of guys share the pleasure of owning Panteras with us... Chris, Scotty and Tim were all guys I felt like I grew up with. A great bunch of dudes.