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Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:57 am
by Krob1114
Janssens is no longer doing Sunday brunch because of Covid19. But we still go there every Sunday morning and eat off the new menu. Love (ok loce) Larry's hollandaise sauce on the Eggs Benedict. My wife prefers Greers Ferry Lake to Lake Hamiltion, but likes the idea that there's a lot more to do in Hot Springs. We've never boated on Ouchita, but only heard great things. Last weekend, we went to Greers Ferry on Sunday, 3 hour drive, checked into motel, and it rained off and on so much we never took the cover off boat. We had a hard time finding something to occupy our time. Monday was so great, it was worth it. Arkansas is an undiscovered gem to most of the country...except people like me, and Texans.
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 11:12 pm
by Luv2HuntAR
Krob1114 wrote: Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:57 am
Janssens is no longer doing Sunday brunch because of Covid19. But we still go there every Sunday morning and eat off the new menu. Love (ok loce) Larry's hollandaise sauce on the Eggs Benedict. My wife prefers Greers Ferry Lake to Lake Hamiltion, but likes the idea that there's a lot more to do in Hot Springs. We've never boated on Ouchita, but only heard great things. Last weekend, we went to Greers Ferry on Sunday, 3 hour drive, checked into motel, and it rained off and on so much we never took the cover off boat. We had a hard time finding something to occupy our time. Monday was so great, it was worth it. Arkansas is an undiscovered gem to most of the country...except people like me, and Texans.
Hot Springs is nice, and yes, there are a lot of things to do on Lake Hamilton, but spend a couple of weekends there on the water. It is almost dangerous it’s so busy. I’d pick Greers Ferry over Hamilton Hands down. But, if my time on the water wasn’t limited to mostly weekends, I might have a different perspective.
One perspective doesn’t change much ..... Happy wife. Happy life.
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:40 pm
by Michaelparayno
nice story! I can see myself through this, especially I am crazy about keeping all surfaces clean. I keep my boat cleaner than my car, sometimes I use boat cleaners for hard spots on the car. Believe me, it works
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 6:36 am
by AsLan7
Michaelparayno wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:40 pm
nice story! I can see myself through this, especially I am crazy about keeping all surfaces clean. I keep my boat cleaner than my car, sometimes I use boat cleaners for hard spots on the car. Believe me, it works
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Hey MichaelP. Welcome to the Cobaltchat forum. So glad you found us!
Any pics of your spotless Cobalt? Sounds like you’ll fit right in here.
Feel free to post an intro thread with that only if you have time.
Again welcome aboard mate!
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Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:37 am
by Luv2HuntAR
Engine pic as promised.
Sunset pic was next up.
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:53 am
by Krob1114
I have that same pick from Salt Creek area of GLF.
I'm at work and can't post, but sun was a few minutes lower, and it looks like nuclear bomb.
Before we knew the real name, my wife called it Sundown Alley.
With so many restaurants closed, we pack more food and stay out later, i.e., more sunsets.
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:09 am
by Ytmsn
Welcome from Oklahoma! That's a nice boat! Suprised to not see any fenders between it and the dock. And it's always awesome to see all those smiles!
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:16 pm
by Luv2HuntAR
The hour before and the hour after sunset are my favorite times to be on the lake and the beach. Things slow and quiet down. Standing knee deep in flooded timber during duck season watching the sun rise while listening for the whistle of ducks’ wings circling is a very close second.
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:07 am
by rabiddawg
Luv2HuntAR wrote: Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:16 pm
The hour before and the hour after sunset are my favorite times to be on the lake and the beach. Things slow and quiet down. Standing knee deep in flooded timber during duck season watching the sun rise while listening for the whistle of ducks’ wings circling is a very close second.
You and I. Cut from the same cloth except I quit duck hunting back in the mid 90’s.
My problem has always been getting my crew up early enough to enjoy the calmness and scenery at dawn.
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:14 am
by rabiddawg
We love Arkansas and make a trip each year to visit fraternity brothers from college.
Hamilton is great but can absolutely get scary. Greers Ferry can get busy but it’s so much bigger it’s not as scary.
I’ve never been on ouachita with a boat. I understand it’s even more rustic and less developed than Greers Ferry. Correct me if wrong.
If GF had a few more restaurants and bars it would be perfect.
I like the cliff jumping too!
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:58 pm
by Luv2HuntAR
Lake Hamilton is surrounded by private property and controlled by Entergy; for the most part, Entergy’s controls stops at the water’s edge. Greers Ferry and Lake Ouachita are controlled by the Corp of Engineers. GF is surrounded by mostly private property, but the Corp has a 50’ (I think) easement, from normal pool up the shoreline; no changes to the shoreline within the easement can be made. LO is in the middle of the Ouachita National Forest; private ownership is somewhat limited. Mountain Harbor Marina and Resort are built on land leased from the government. Like probably all lakes, the character of each lake is driven by the ownership of the property surroundings it. They’re all great places.
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:09 pm
by Luv2HuntAR
rabiddawg wrote: Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:07 am
Luv2HuntAR wrote: Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:16 pm
The hour before and the hour after sunset are my favorite times to be on the lake and the beach. Things slow and quiet down. Standing knee deep in flooded timber during duck season watching the sun rise while listening for the whistle of ducks’ wings circling is a very close second.
You and I. Cut from the same cloth except I quit duck hunting back in the mid 90’s.
My problem has always been getting my crew up early enough to enjoy the calmness and scenery at dawn.
In my spare time, I manage our family farm. We pump-up 1000 acres of green timber just for duck hunting. We even have a lodge on our place. It’s really pathetic, but I’m lucky to duck hunt 2 or 3 days a season these days ... if at all.
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:54 am
by rabiddawg
The reason I stopped duck hunting was three fold. I moved away from my training buddies, my lab got old and I leased a property that I duck hunted on but it had plenty of deer too. I started deer hunting and became lazy.
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:48 pm
by capn272
We've rented a condo with a slip on Lake Hamilton for next month, and I'm wondering if anyone here might have any suggestions on where to put a big boat in? Bonus points if it has the potential to store my big trailer for ~5 days! Thanks!
Re: New R5 at Lake Ouachita
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:05 pm
by NW Dave
Congrats on a gorgeous boat Luv2HuntAR! That first photo with all the smiles is what it is all about for sure. Many, lasting memories with loved ones - away from computers, televisions, etc. and just having fun together. Great stuff!