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ALF
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:46 am
by D-Caption
What is Alf, Where is it and When is it? Thanks D-Caption
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:10 am
by MrTgrips
ALF is derived from the Latin word for sliding down a partially damp rock
............um, well...O.K. it stands for "Aint Louie Fest". Definitely not organized by our very own C-boating legend, Michael "Louie" Lewis, and held in the spring somewhere in E. Tennesee between the Cumberland Plateau and the Smoky Mountains National Park.
There's a sticky thread at the top that will contain more info.
Mick
If you still have questions
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:36 am
by Louie
give me a call 803 319 1719
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:25 pm
by sbroam
803 is an SC area code?!
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:06 pm
by Dooleyoc-1
ALF is about 10 days long in March. The best time to see everyone is during the middle 3 or 4 days. About 100 canoeists converge on East TN. There will be 3 or 4 trips per day based on ability and water.
It is not organized.
Nobody is in charge
It is a lot of fun.
You will get to meet a ton of people and paddle some really fun rivers.
Come check it out for sure!
OK ABOUT THE PHONE
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:09 pm
by Louie
865 388 0915 WORKS MOST PLACES IN MEXICO
865 986 9993 WORKS GREAT IN TENNESSEE BUT I AIN´T IN TENNESSEE
865 271 7416 WIFES PHONE PLEASE SPEAK SPANISH OR REAL SLOW GRINGO
803 319 1719 WORK PHONE, WORKS GREAT IN ALL PLACES IN MEXICO
229 924 3156 HOUSE PHONE IN MEXICO, BUT UNLESS YOU GOT A LOT OF MONEY I´D USE THAT SC NUMBER
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:47 pm
by MrTgrips
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:50 am
by kimmieOC1
So Dooley are you saying that Mon., Tues., Wed., Thur. is the best time to be at ALF? Louie?? Anyone??? If a person can only make a few days are weekdays or weekends the best time to be there?
My first trip. Looking for advice to make it a good trip.
Kimmie
If time is limited then,
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:21 am
by ChrisKelly
pick one of the weekends and maybe a day or two on each side. I think I am picking the second one. chris kelly
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:43 am
by craig
Come whenever you can. It's a blast. Don't expect to be catered to though. You'll meet great paddlers from all over, and maybe learn a thing or two. I'll never forget my first ALF trip (all good memories) even though I did get spanked a couple times.
if it was me
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:29 am
by Louie
I plan around the weather
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:21 am
by Dooleyoc-1
If you pick a weekend you will miss 50 of the 100 people there. If you paddle in the middle of the week you will see everyone.
I live here so I will paddle both weekends and then paddle on the best 1 or 2 days during the week based on rain and water levels.
heck
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:50 pm
by Louie
I should have say that you don't need to worry a boat Jim Coffy with Esprie has a butt load down here and can fix you up. From a trip to where they do everythin but wipe you butt to just rentin you a boat. I have the low down on good people to do your shuttles and everyone is super friendly and helpful and did I mention it was in the low 90's today down here.
http://www.mexicanwhitewater.org/index.php
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 1:26 am
by golder
anyone headed down to ALF from asheville want to share a ride? i haven't been to one before (just moved back down south), but dont want to miss this one. not sure what days i'll be going but would be happy to share a ride.
golder.mg at gmail.com or 404 693 5087
watchin' it snow....
golder
