Members skilch Posted December 11, 2013 Members Share Posted December 11, 2013 We come over every catch and release season for a weekend and always enjoy staying at Larry's. I left Kay an email about coming over and have not heard back from her. Is the resort open this winter? If not, where would you recommend us staying-preferably close to the park. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave potts Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I think Larry's closed. Sand Springs is not far away, not walking distance but only a short drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne SW/MO Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I see thier website is apparently gone. I was on it right after the season closed and I got the impression that the store was closing, but maybe they meant all of it? Rogers may get that Orvis franchise yet, unless Charley backs up and works something out. If Larry's is indeed closed I would imagine the park will buy it and tear it down. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLuck Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I heard a rumor that Ed is going to take over at Larrys. Not real sure it's true but that has been mentioned. But I only heard about the store not the cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne SW/MO Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Interesting. I could see where they might do a lease type arrangement. Ed and Kay had to fight the problem of distance from the park when they owned Springview and while it didn't hurt them with the large number of clientele they had, it was hard to replace them when they moved on. Running a business in the Bennett area is intensive for most and not all that rewarding financially. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 No $#!t, Charlie can't even afford a comb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne SW/MO Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Yeah, but I have to give him credit he paid as he went and wasn't afraid to screw someone once in awhile. I don't know what his mothers status is, but she had some land and wasn't poor. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave potts Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 For awhile Larry's son Kelly was running the store though you would see Larry there sporadically. I haven't seen Kelly around the store the last year or so. Maybe he decided to pursue something different. I would imagine Larry is ready to hang it up-at least the store. His wife pretty much ran the cabin operation out of the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLuck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I also think someone in Larrys family has stake in the HVO down by the bridge too. I could be wrong about that too though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne SW/MO Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Kelly was there during the week when I went in there. Ed was running it on weekends, and some during the week also. I suspect the fact that the web site is down is a sign there's a change coming. I don't have Ed's number anymore, but I'm sure Charley knows what's going on. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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