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Swellmonster posted 04-20-2002 04:14 PM ET (US)
Now that I have your attention, yep, we have to get it going again.
Steinahatchee is a must but I think the season is in Julyish..
Now we have time to get a St. Johns trip over in Janices neck of the creek and stay at Hontoon. We can reserve rooms, get a bunch of grills going, "I have learned we have a few friends that like to cook" nothing like sauteed manatee and gator tails and owl teeth, plus swim in the crystal clear springs and explore.
Janice, get the paddles stirring!
May 25th looks like a good 3day weekend. What do you think?
Daytona trip looks okay too a bit later. Whats this bit about lots of water officials?
Bigshot posted 04-21-2002 12:22 AM ET (US)
OK I am gonna be in Disney on that Friday and can swing over on saturday and kill 2 birds with one stone(I hear bald eagle tastes like Manatee). Let me know what gives.
Swellmonster posted 04-21-2002 01:10 PM ET (US)
Janice,
I'll help ya git started.....
For all others, check out the site where we can crash and have a soire'
We can launch in Sanford and I think Janis's joint is like 45 to an hour away.
Great place for montauk'en!
http://www.hontoon.com/index.htm
Pat
Draftmanswife posted 04-21-2002 07:54 PM ET (US)
Isn't that Memorial day weekend??? I hope they aren't booked already. Well, if so, there is plenty of camping on Hontoon Island State Park, right across the river from the marina. Let's do this...but be sure and check out www.hontoon.com & www.hollybluff.com
Swellmonster posted 04-22-2002 11:57 AM ET (US)
Janice,
I called Hontoon and yepper, its a holiday weekend, with a 3 nite minimum.....
Around 115 per nite, and their was availability. 3 nites is too many.
Oh well.
I looked at Holly Bluff and they look like they only rent houseboats. Hmmmm
Whats it like camping out there. Is it hot? Are there breezes?
Swellmonster posted 04-23-2002 03:41 PM ET (US)
Scallop season is July 1- September 10.
Supposedly from the swanee river north.
But I HEARD that they are moving the line to just north of Tarpon Springs.
fno posted 04-24-2002 08:59 AM ET (US)
I talked to some friends and they said scalloping starts July 5th. A lot of loonies out there in the first few weekends. Might be better to wait a week or two. Don't know if the line is going to be further south than Suwannee this year.
KeysWhale posted 05-02-2002 10:17 PM ET (US)
Looked back over my shoulder as I was going thro Jewfish creek and saw Whale Lure going south.Sorry my camera was in the locker, It would have been a great picture to post.
lhg posted 05-03-2002 11:41 AM ET (US)
KeysWhale - When did you see us? I can't keep track of all those creeks down there in the Keys. Is that one at the Ocean Reef Club area? If so, it would have been a month ago.
What kind of Whaler were you in? Recently saw a bunch of Whalers in the Tavernier Creek area.
smirkless posted 05-08-2002 08:15 PM ET (US)
Things have gotten a little quiet on the Florida trips. The Smirkless will be at Ponce Inlet/disappearing island this weekend if anyone wants to hook-up, I'll likely be on channel 16. Otherwise, the St. John's still sounds interresting. What's happening?
Smirk
Draftmanswife posted 05-09-2002 10:30 AM ET (US)
Hey gang...been out of the loop for a few, but I'm back...by popular demand:) Just been real busy with work and all. Well...let's try for next weekend, the 17th, at Hontoon. Any takers?
Draftmanswife posted 05-09-2002 10:33 AM ET (US)
Forgot to reply about the camping. It's really too late in the year to camp, you'll get ate alive my the mosquito's. Nite trips are real fun though, spotting the red eyes looking back at you. Lake Beresford is just up the river; we swim, ski, and just have fun. I do think a trip up river to Silver Glen or Juniper Springs in Lake George would be fun too.
smirkless posted 05-09-2002 12:52 PM ET (US)
The 18th & 19th is good for me. I've done enough on the '68 Sakonett that I'm not so embarrased about its condition. Sounds like I might have to get the running lights operational by then. Where do you put in, Hontoon?
Smirk
Bigshot posted 05-10-2002 03:21 PM ET (US)
Friend is coming in from NY so I'mm a "no-show". Maybe next time. Anyone in the Tampa area going out....anytime......give me a buzz.
Draftmanswife posted 05-10-2002 05:02 PM ET (US)
We can put in at Hontoon, or right around the bend at Holly Bluff. There is a poker run on the river on Sunday the 19th, $10.00 per hand and benefits the Rodeheavers Boys' Ranch. Winner gets 1/2 the pot...gonna be a blast!
Janis
Eric posted 05-10-2002 10:27 PM ET (US)
Janis: we would love to come. We're getting ready to head to the keys on the 22nd though, so we'll have to pass this time. Sorry, it would be fun to see you again.
Eric and Cheryl
smirkless posted 05-13-2002 12:22 PM ET (US)
I'm good on the 18th and on the 19th till about 3:00 pm or so. What's the poker run schedule?
Swellmonster posted 05-16-2002 03:24 PM ET (US)
Yep,I am back too. Just got back from a 10 day trip to Costa Ricaaaahhh! Great Time!
I have to work this weekend (18 & 19)so I am a no show. Pout-Pout!!
Draftmanswife posted 05-16-2002 03:34 PM ET (US)
We should be done by 4 or so, hope you can make it!
Draftmanswife posted 05-16-2002 03:36 PM ET (US)
Swellmonster...now I know the real reason why you aren't coming to the Bahamas with us...Costa Ricca is beautiful isn't it. I bet you were just beside yourself without your boat. Or did you take it over? Did you get out on the water at all? In what...love to hear the stories...
Janis
smirkless posted 05-17-2002 11:30 AM ET (US)
Draftmanswife, are you going to be on the river on Saturday, Sunday, or both? Would like to meet-up. Please let me know what your plans are if possible.
Smirkless in Orlando (Actually Longwood - north of O-town).
Bigshot posted 05-17-2002 02:20 PM ET (US)
No can do........I know ya'll will miss me!
Swellmonster posted 05-17-2002 04:55 PM ET (US)
Janice,
I left a message on ya'lls recorder yesterday. I was gunna tell ya about the trip.
Draftmanswife posted 05-17-2002 11:52 PM ET (US)
I'm always on the river...and if I'm not, I'm only 10 minutes away, but will be at Ed Stone Park on sunday am, for the poker run,,look for the Whaler and the Chevy....Smirk..give a call 386-736-1142...Would love 2 c u! Sorry I missed u Swell...got your message, but closing the week for the WEEKEND>>>don't we all live w/ that?! Try me again...:)
JKT

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Author	Topic: Summer Florida Whaler Trips!!
Swellmonster	posted 04-20-2002 04:14 PM ET (US) Now that I have your attention, yep, we have to get it going again. Steinahatchee is a must but I think the season is in Julyish.. Now we have time to get a St. Johns trip over in Janices neck of the creek and stay at Hontoon. We can reserve rooms, get a bunch of grills going, "I have learned we have a few friends that like to cook" nothing like sauteed manatee and gator tails and owl teeth, plus swim in the crystal clear springs and explore. Janice, get the paddles stirring! May 25th looks like a good 3day weekend. What do you think? Daytona trip looks okay too a bit later. Whats this bit about lots of water officials?
Bigshot	posted 04-21-2002 12:22 AM ET (US) OK I am gonna be in Disney on that Friday and can swing over on saturday and kill 2 birds with one stone(I hear bald eagle tastes like Manatee). Let me know what gives.
Swellmonster	posted 04-21-2002 01:10 PM ET (US) Janice, I'll help ya git started..... For all others, check out the site where we can crash and have a soire' We can launch in Sanford and I think Janis's joint is like 45 to an hour away. Great place for montauk'en! http://www.hontoon.com/index.htm Pat
Draftmanswife	posted 04-21-2002 07:54 PM ET (US) Isn't that Memorial day weekend??? I hope they aren't booked already. Well, if so, there is plenty of camping on Hontoon Island State Park, right across the river from the marina. Let's do this...but be sure and check out www.hontoon.com & www.hollybluff.com
Swellmonster	posted 04-22-2002 11:57 AM ET (US) Janice, I called Hontoon and yepper, its a holiday weekend, with a 3 nite minimum..... Around 115 per nite, and their was availability. 3 nites is too many. Oh well. I looked at Holly Bluff and they look like they only rent houseboats. Hmmmm Whats it like camping out there. Is it hot? Are there breezes?
Swellmonster	posted 04-23-2002 03:41 PM ET (US) Scallop season is July 1- September 10. Supposedly from the swanee river north. But I HEARD that they are moving the line to just north of Tarpon Springs.
fno	posted 04-24-2002 08:59 AM ET (US) I talked to some friends and they said scalloping starts July 5th. A lot of loonies out there in the first few weekends. Might be better to wait a week or two. Don't know if the line is going to be further south than Suwannee this year.
KeysWhale	posted 05-02-2002 10:17 PM ET (US) Looked back over my shoulder as I was going thro Jewfish creek and saw Whale Lure going south.Sorry my camera was in the locker, It would have been a great picture to post.
lhg	posted 05-03-2002 11:41 AM ET (US) KeysWhale - When did you see us? I can't keep track of all those creeks down there in the Keys. Is that one at the Ocean Reef Club area? If so, it would have been a month ago. What kind of Whaler were you in? Recently saw a bunch of Whalers in the Tavernier Creek area.
smirkless	posted 05-08-2002 08:15 PM ET (US) Things have gotten a little quiet on the Florida trips. The Smirkless will be at Ponce Inlet/disappearing island this weekend if anyone wants to hook-up, I'll likely be on channel 16. Otherwise, the St. John's still sounds interresting. What's happening? Smirk
Draftmanswife	posted 05-09-2002 10:30 AM ET (US) Hey gang...been out of the loop for a few, but I'm back...by popular demand:) Just been real busy with work and all. Well...let's try for next weekend, the 17th, at Hontoon. Any takers?
Draftmanswife	posted 05-09-2002 10:33 AM ET (US) Forgot to reply about the camping. It's really too late in the year to camp, you'll get ate alive my the mosquito's. Nite trips are real fun though, spotting the red eyes looking back at you. Lake Beresford is just up the river; we swim, ski, and just have fun. I do think a trip up river to Silver Glen or Juniper Springs in Lake George would be fun too.
smirkless	posted 05-09-2002 12:52 PM ET (US) The 18th & 19th is good for me. I've done enough on the '68 Sakonett that I'm not so embarrased about its condition. Sounds like I might have to get the running lights operational by then. Where do you put in, Hontoon? Smirk
Bigshot	posted 05-10-2002 03:21 PM ET (US) Friend is coming in from NY so I'mm a "no-show". Maybe next time. Anyone in the Tampa area going out....anytime......give me a buzz.
Draftmanswife	posted 05-10-2002 05:02 PM ET (US) We can put in at Hontoon, or right around the bend at Holly Bluff. There is a poker run on the river on Sunday the 19th, $10.00 per hand and benefits the Rodeheavers Boys' Ranch. Winner gets 1/2 the pot...gonna be a blast! Janis
Eric	posted 05-10-2002 10:27 PM ET (US) Janis: we would love to come. We're getting ready to head to the keys on the 22nd though, so we'll have to pass this time. Sorry, it would be fun to see you again. Eric and Cheryl
smirkless	posted 05-13-2002 12:22 PM ET (US) I'm good on the 18th and on the 19th till about 3:00 pm or so. What's the poker run schedule?
Swellmonster	posted 05-16-2002 03:24 PM ET (US) Yep,I am back too. Just got back from a 10 day trip to Costa Ricaaaahhh! Great Time! I have to work this weekend (18 & 19)so I am a no show. Pout-Pout!!
Draftmanswife	posted 05-16-2002 03:34 PM ET (US) We should be done by 4 or so, hope you can make it!
Draftmanswife	posted 05-16-2002 03:36 PM ET (US) Swellmonster...now I know the real reason why you aren't coming to the Bahamas with us...Costa Ricca is beautiful isn't it. I bet you were just beside yourself without your boat. Or did you take it over? Did you get out on the water at all? In what...love to hear the stories... Janis
smirkless	posted 05-17-2002 11:30 AM ET (US) Draftmanswife, are you going to be on the river on Saturday, Sunday, or both? Would like to meet-up. Please let me know what your plans are if possible. Smirkless in Orlando (Actually Longwood - north of O-town).
Bigshot	posted 05-17-2002 02:20 PM ET (US) No can do........I know ya'll will miss me!
Swellmonster	posted 05-17-2002 04:55 PM ET (US) Janice, I left a message on ya'lls recorder yesterday. I was gunna tell ya about the trip.
Draftmanswife	posted 05-17-2002 11:52 PM ET (US) I'm always on the river...and if I'm not, I'm only 10 minutes away, but will be at Ed Stone Park on sunday am, for the poker run,,look for the Whaler and the Chevy....Smirk..give a call 386-736-1142...Would love 2 c u! Sorry I missed u Swell...got your message, but closing the week for the WEEKEND>>>don't we all live w/ that?! Try me again...:) JKT