Originally Posted by
Hotboat
So after spending a few days in Parker (and having an absolute blast) it seems apparent to me this summer will be much busier than last. To qualify however, I did not spend much time at the river last summer. But from the trips I did make, last weekend certainly blew away any weekend in recent memory.
Other than last year, I'm pretty sure I was at the tube float for at least the previous 5-6-7-10yrs. And this float surly seemed much larger than any in the past. Will be interesting to see the numbers.
I'm not sure tube float is a good gauge of how the economy is going. In fact, maybe just the opposite if may of the attendees USED to be boat owners. But I don't think thats the case.
Call me optimistic, but based on the few trips I've had this year, things seem a little better. I've also seen quite a few new boats. If you frequent Parker, after awhile you recognize many of the same boats, trip after trip. I've noticed several new boats so far this year. And not just new to Parker, brand new boats. Which is very cool to see.
Thinking back to Memorial, there were still many of the same issues with jet skis etc. But I even had a boater hook a right, right in front of me without looking for a second. Also got the mad dog stare going up river before Foxes. I hug the left/Ca side like crazy up there, way too many rocks on the Az side. The newbs don't realize this and think I'm the rook driving on the wrong side of the river. I usually just waive to them because eventually they'll find out why people to that. Or not LOL
So far the summer and year is shaping up great. Can't wait to get back to the river and relax a little :D
What do you guys think?
