Rio Grande raft race makes comeback in ABQ

A summer-time tradition is making a comeback in Albuquerque. The Great Rio Grande River Race faded away 13 years ago, but city officials announced it's comeback Monday.

[Mike]

What about the Silvery Minnow? What about the increase in car traffic in the Bosque, choking the air with Carbon Monoxide? This sounds like a Republican Plot to ensnare the Mayor in a hypocrisy.....Is Greg Payne going to provide free bus service to promote Rapid Ride? Is Lawrence Rael going to provide free Choo-Choo service to promote the Rail Runner??? Man, the possibilities are endless!

[Daniel in Hobbs]

this is going to increase global warming..

[Kathleen]

I love this race, but without beer, I really don't see the point!

[Daniel in Hobbs]

no beer?...what?...

[Kathleen]

Daniel in Hobbs wrote:

no beer?...what?...

The Mayor, who has declared there is enough water to have this raft race again, has also decided that alcohol will not be allowed.

I am not a big drinker, but 99% of the fun was having a "Beer Float".

[Daniel in Hobbs]

Kathleen wrote:

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The Mayor, who has declared there is enough water to have this raft race again, has also decided that alcohol will not be allowed.
I am not a big drinker, but 99% of the fun was having a "Beer Float".

tell the mayor to stuff it...how can he tell you an American citizen..when you can drink a beer?...civil disobedience...stand up for your rights america!

[Alrighty Then]

Note to self: NotSoSmarty Marty...in river June 7...recon deepest area June 6...bring weights June 7.

[Kathleen]

Alrighty Then wrote:

Note to self: NotSoSmarty Marty...in river June 7...recon deepest area June 6...bring weights June 7.

I was just going to judge your comment, but they didn't have a "Absolutely Hilarious" symbol.

[Alrighty Then]

Kathleen wrote:

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I was just going to judge your comment, but they didn't have a "Absolutely Hilarious" symbol.

Awww...aren't you sweet.

Wanna help me with the weights? I figure we'll probably need about 300 lbs. ;-)

[Kathleen]

Alrighty Then wrote:

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Awww...aren't you sweet.
Wanna help me with the weights? I figure we'll probably need about 300 lbs. ;-)

Three hundred will cover the nose....how we gonna handle the rest?

[Wiccad]

Kathleen wrote:

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The Mayor, who has declared there is enough water to have this raft race again, has also decided that alcohol will not be allowed.
I am not a big drinker, but 99% of the fun was having a "Beer Float".

What is a 'beer float?'

[Alrighty Then]

Kathleen wrote:

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Three hundred will cover the nose....how we gonna handle the rest?

LOL! Well, I figure if we bring a big needle and let out all the hot air, he will probably sink pretty quickly, due to the thunder thighs.

You tempt him with food, and I'll stick the (word that rhymes with stick; starts with pr).

[Kathleen]

Wiccad wrote:

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What is a 'beer float?'

Casually floating down the river (or in a lake) in an inner tube or other floatation device and sipping beer.(:

[Kathleen]

Alrighty Then wrote:

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LOL! Well, I figure if we bring a big needle and let out all the hot air, he will probably sink pretty quickly, due to the thunder thighs.
You tempt him with food, and I'll stick the (word that rhymes with stick; starts with pr).

<mental note: pack brownies, pretzles and plenty of twine>

Done!(-:

[RandyR]

Kathleen wrote:

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Casually floating down the river (or in a lake) in an inner tube or other floatation device and sipping beer.(:

Who 'sips' beer?

[Wiccad]

Kathleen wrote:

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Casually floating down the river (or in a lake) in an inner tube or other floatation device and sipping beer.(:

niiiiiiiiiiiice. Sign me up for that will ya

[Daniel in Hobbs]

Wiccad wrote:

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niiiiiiiiiiiice. Sign me up for that will ya

you cannot go into the water witch!

[Wiccad]

Daniel in Hobbs wrote:

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you cannot go into the water witch!

I'll admit Daniel, that it is dangerous for me, seeing as sugar melts so darn fast. But actually I love the water and the water loves me :P

[Kathleen]

RandyR wrote:

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Who 'sips' beer?

Those of us that try to keep our beltching a little quieter than Homer Simpson. Well, at least for the first few.

[Daniel in Hobbs]

I too am a fish out of water...being a pisces and all...20 years at sea..and here i am in the beach front town of Hobbs...hmm