[Dakota]

Just a quick update with this marina. They have new owners it's the same owners of four corners on Percy Priest. Went to use the boat ramp today, which I use most of the time and it's now eight dollars to launch. I went up and started talking to the owner on why he was doing this. He said that he hired a diver to check out the boat ramp and at the end it's not in very good shape at all. so he's obviously raising money someday to repair the ramp. He said If you have a boat that's 30ft plus long I guess it could get dicey?? He talked with the Corps of Engineers and of course they were not going to help him with any upkeep or restoration finances. Also they have upgraded and remodeled in the tune of $400,000 so the marina does look good but they're not completely done. I believe they're having a grand opening in the middle of May or the third week of May. I explained to him how I frequent this marina and now just another charge that I did not need. Told him I lived in Mount Juliet and drop $70 on gas at his pumps (not sure I will now) and a family of four buying dinner there I did not need the extra eight dollar expense to launch for the summer. He said you could buy a yearly pass for $95. He was nice about it and I'm sure he'll get approached about this fee several times. Oh by the way it's $10 to use on holidays. Yes I'll be using Lone Branch ramp more often.
Dakota