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D-Caption · Post by **D-Caption** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:46 am

What is Alf, Where is it and When is it? Thanks D-Caption

MrTgrips · Post by **MrTgrips** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:10 am

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

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:36 am

give me a call 803 319 1719

Post by **sbroam** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:25 pm

803 is an SC area code?!

Dooleyoc-1 · Post by **Dooleyoc-1** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:06 pm

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!

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:09 pm

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

MrTgrips · Post by **MrTgrips** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:47 pm

kimmieOC1 · Post by **kimmieOC1** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:50 am

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

ChrisKelly · Post by **ChrisKelly** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:21 am

pick one of the weekends and maybe a day or two on each side. I think I am picking the second one. chris kelly

craig · Post by **craig** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:43 am

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.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:29 am

I plan around the weather

Dooleyoc-1 · Post by **Dooleyoc-1** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:21 am

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.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:50 pm

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

golder · Post by **golder** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 1:26 am

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

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