LakeGeorge

Ed’s 70th, on the water
JULY 17 – 21, 2026
Adirondacks · New York
• days to launch
14
People
5
Days
2
Houses
The Plan

Day by day

1
3:00p
Small House check-in
Marchands & Kalentkowskis get settled. Grocery run to stock up.
7:00p
Minne Ha Ha Pirate Cruise Decided
Marchands & Kalentkowskis, the two families arriving Friday. Gianna rides at the kid rate, Ava rides free. One hour on a real steam paddlewheeler. Adults $30, kids 4–11 $16, under 4 free. Walkable from the houses.
Call to book Steel Pier
2
10:30a
Rail biking: Matt & Bianca Booked
Thurman Station. Arrive by 10:10. Order #TSR69788. Everyone riding signs the NY waiver first.
Thurman Station Rev Rail
midday
Natural Stone Bridge & Caves Optional
A way to fill the gap before Big House check-in. Skip it if the day feels full. Reserve online if you go.
4:00p
Big House check-in
Papa & Gee, the Coyles, and Kristen & Liam land and settle.
5:00p
Ed’s 70th Birthday Dinner The big one
The Boathouse, room below the terrace, right on the water. Booked for 14.
The Boathouse Directions
3
a.m.
On the lake
Pontoon (seats 12) plus the fishing boat from Chic’s (90hp).
Chic’s Marina
12:00p
Wyatt’s birthday cake Turning 4
On the boat or back at the house.
2:30p
Rail biking: Chris & Megan Booked
Thurman Station. Arrive by 2:10. Order #TSR69891.
Thurman Station
eve
Pizza night
Order in after a long day. Leaning Pizza Jerks or Giuseppe’s, both deliver.
Giuseppe’s
Timing Off the water by about 1:15 so Chris & Megan make the 2:30 ride. Thurman is roughly 25–30 min from the village.
4
rain?
Backup boat day
If Sunday got weathered out, this is when we get our day on the lake.
or
Six Flags Great Escape
Theme park plus water park, about 10 min south. A full day, good for splitting the group.
or
Beach, village, shore fishing, ropes course, or the drive-in. Whatever the crew is feeling.
5
10:00a
Big House checkout
11:00a
Small House checkout
morning
Family breakfast in town
before
the drive
Walk the village or squeeze in the ropes course for a last hurrah before heading home.
Fourteen strong

The crew

Papa & Gee

Big House

Ed & Gee

Kalentkowskis

Small House

Matt & Bianca · Gianna (5), Ava (2)

Coyles

Big House

Lissy & Chris · Wyatt (4), Wesley (2)

Gauvins

Big House

Kristen · Liam (15)

Marchands

Small House

Megan & Christopher

Where we’re staying

Two houses on Sagamore

Small House

Marchands & Kalentkowskis
$1,918
InFri 3:00p
OutTue 11:00a
Nights4

Big House

Papa & Gee, Coyles, Kristen & Liam
$2,517
InSat 4:00p
OutTue 10:00a
Nights3

The split

Gee covers her share plus extra · $2,400 across the families
FamilyHouseShare
CoylesBig$514.29
GauvinsBig$514.29
KalentkowskisSmall$685.71
MarchandsSmall$685.71

Even per-night rate across both houses. The Small House pays more for the extra Friday night. Everyone pays the Marchands, who settle up with Gee.

Good to have on hand

Places & numbers

Revolution Rail

~25–30 min

Thurman Station, 799 NY-418, Warrensburg. Both rides here. Sign the NY waiver in advance.

888-738-0123 Directions

The Boathouse

~5 min

3210 Lake Shore Dr. Ed’s dinner, Sat 5:00p, room below the terrace.

518-676-1006 Directions

Chic’s Marina

~10 min

Fishing boat, 90hp, Sunday full day. Booked under Matt.

518-644-2170

Lake George Steamboat

walkable

Minne Ha Ha Pirate Cruise, Steel Pier. Friday 7:00p, Marchands & Kalentkowskis.

518-668-5777

Fishing license

NY fishing license for anyone 16+ ($10/day, $28/week, decals.dec.ny.gov). Buy on arrival at a Walmart or local tackle shop.

Still to lock down

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