The Annual Donzi Poker Run

Rattlesnake Gal · 07-28-2007, 12:17 PM

Today was The Lake Winnipesaukee Donzi Club’s Annual Poker Run.

It was wonderful to see so many boats racing down The Broads. (Yes, they all were obeying the 150’ rule while we were watching.) We counted at least eighteen of them on their way towards Alton Bay and back. It was such a kick to have ringside seats for this event and I wish there were more like it. I guess we have the speed limit at the back of the island to thank for the exciting show.

Island Life · 07-29-2007, 08:39 PM

Ohhh, so that's why there were so many loud boats yesterday.

Last year, one of the cards was being dealt right off of our island, so we watched for several hours. The "dealer" boat was anchored. Other boats would pull up at top speed and stop. Someone would dive in the water, swim to the dealer boat and be handed a card. That person would then swim back to their boat, climb aboard and zoom off. Looking back, I can't believe we found this entertaining for as long as we did.

AC2717 · 07-30-2007, 07:12 AM

I had ring side seats as well at the channel. My wife daughter and I just finished breakfast at donna Jeans and we were parked out back saw one DOnzi come through the chanel to the main part of the lake and then I lost count after 30 or so back to back it was awesome to see them all lined up going through the channel at headway speed so you can check them all out. Kind of like a choice line where everything goes by and you pick what you want.

Weirs guy · 07-30-2007, 11:12 AM

Well thanks RG, that explains a lot. I thought we we're being invaded when I saw the parade!

Rattlesnake Gal · 07-31-2007, 09:58 PM

Is Donzi is pronounced Don-zee or Donz-eye?

Thanks!

upthesaukee · 07-31-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Is Donzi is pronounced Don-zee or Donz-eye?

Thanks!

All depends...if the owner is an "upper crust" status seeking social climber, he / she may very well say "Oh, by the way, if you have the time, I would be happy to allow you to accompany me on a cruise in my Donz-eye".

Most of them would probably say" Hey, wanna go for a ride Sunday???? We can take the Don-zee if ya want."

GWC... · 07-31-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Is Donzi is pronounced Don-zee or Donz-eye?

Thanks!

Don was his first name.

Donzee Baby was a reference of a female friend.

Hence the boat company name Donzi, as in Donzee.

Some interesting reading:

http://www.historicraceboats.com/donaldaronow.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Aronow

Rattlesnake Gal · 08-03-2007, 06:39 AM

Thanks GWC. It is nice to know where the names you see come from. Don sure was a busy fellow. It is sad that he is gone.

The Wikipedia story of his life reads like a mafia style movie. I’d go see it.

Woodsy · 08-03-2007, 07:32 AM

The 7th Annual Donzi Poker Run was in a nutshell... AWESOME! We had boats from as far away as Florida attend. The proper event permit was pulled from the MP, they knew the route, and the card stops. Marine Patrol Sgt McClean gave a really good safety speech. All in all it was a very safe run with no problems whatsoever!

Thanks to all those who attended! Can't wait for next year....

Woodsy

07-28-2007, 12:17 PM	#1
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	The Annual Donzi Poker Run Today was The Lake Winnipesaukee Donzi Club’s Annual Poker Run. It was wonderful to see so many boats racing down The Broads. (Yes, they all were obeying the 150’ rule while we were watching.) We counted at least eighteen of them on their way towards Alton Bay and back. It was such a kick to have ringside seats for this event and I wish there were more like it. I guess we have the speed limit at the back of the island to thank for the exciting show.

07-29-2007, 08:39 PM	#2
Island Life Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 273 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Ohhh, so that's why there were so many loud boats yesterday. Last year, one of the cards was being dealt right off of our island, so we watched for several hours. The "dealer" boat was anchored. Other boats would pull up at top speed and stop. Someone would dive in the water, swim to the dealer boat and be handed a card. That person would then swim back to their boat, climb aboard and zoom off. Looking back, I can't believe we found this entertaining for as long as we did. __________________ Island Life the way my grandparents' grandparents enjoyed it - but with a faster boat!!!

07-30-2007, 07:12 AM	#3
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 753 Thanked 353 Times in 265 Posts	That was what that was I had ring side seats as well at the channel. My wife daughter and I just finished breakfast at donna Jeans and we were parked out back saw one DOnzi come through the chanel to the main part of the lake and then I lost count after 30 or so back to back it was awesome to see them all lined up going through the channel at headway speed so you can check them all out. Kind of like a choice line where everything goes by and you pick what you want.

07-30-2007, 11:12 AM	#4
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well thanks RG, that explains a lot. I thought we we're being invaded when I saw the parade! __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

07-31-2007, 09:58 PM	#5
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Sorry For My Ignorance Is Donzi is pronounced Don-zee or Donz-eye? Thanks!

08-03-2007, 06:39 AM	#8
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Interesting Stuff! Thanks GWC. It is nice to know where the names you see come from. Don sure was a busy fellow. It is sad that he is gone. The Wikipedia story of his life reads like a mafia style movie. I’d go see it.

08-03-2007, 07:32 AM	#9
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,965 Thanks: 80 Thanked 979 Times in 440 Posts	The Run was AWESOME!! The 7th Annual Donzi Poker Run was in a nutshell... AWESOME! We had boats from as far away as Florida attend. The proper event permit was pulled from the MP, they knew the route, and the card stops. Marine Patrol Sgt McClean gave a really good safety speech. All in all it was a very safe run with no problems whatsoever! Thanks to all those who attended! Can't wait for next year.... Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.