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Author	Topic:   Another Florida Rendezvous
fno	posted 02-21-2003 09:19 AM ET (US)         Gang, it's time to start planning another one. Let's figure out the where and when. One option that we tossed out at our first gathering is a weekend on the Suwannee River. I know it's a drive for some, but so is Tampa. It's also close enough to draw some Georgians. Plus no small craft warnings. It could make for a wild weekend.
Bigshot	posted 02-21-2003 09:56 AM ET (US)             I just posted one for 3/29 in St Pete. When are you thinking Frank? How far north is that from crystal River? I take my boat there every summer so going North a bit is no biggie.
InHerNet	posted 02-21-2003 10:19 AM ET (US)             Frank, I took the family up to Chiefland this past weekend to go camping and boating on the Suwannee. We got rained out on Sunday and returned early. We were planning a return trip within the next couple of months. I spoke with Swellmonster about a trip up in your area and I am glad to see you getting one together. Post the dates so we can make plans. The trip from Englewood was just over 3-1/2 hours. Don
smirkless	posted 02-21-2003 10:38 AM ET (US)             Protected waters in March is a good idea. The Suwannee River is good. The St. Johns is also fun and centrally located. Draftsman's Wife would like that. My old blue smirkless should be restored by then :-) .. we can bust a bottle of beer over her bow. Smirk :-)
fno	posted 02-21-2003 03:53 PM ET (US)             Nick, the Suwannee is 1 to 1-1/2 hrs from Crystal River depending on where. Our neck of the woods is 1 1/4. We've got 10 acres nearby for camping or maybe something on the river. I'm thinking April 12 or 26 after Easter. St. Johns is OK but the Suwannee has loads of springs to swim in too. Another plus is the lack of no wake zones.
Bigshot	posted 02-21-2003 04:09 PM ET (US)             I will be leaving for costa rica on the 28th so I know I can't make that. That is also why I am doing the 29th at Shell. If I can change it to the 5th of April, can you go?
Swellmonster	posted 02-21-2003 04:13 PM ET (US)             Did someone say "wild weekend?"
Swellmonster	posted 02-23-2003 02:25 PM ET (US)             Check out this lil place. Good for 3 couples.. http://www.suwanneehouse.com/index.html
smirkless	posted 02-24-2003 01:00 PM ET (US)             Where would the rendezvous point be on the Suwannee river? "wild weekend".. I'm ready to go "way down". Any ladies coming? :0
Swellmonster	posted 02-24-2003 02:28 PM ET (US)             Kinda corny having that song being the state song.... Doough!
David Pendleton	posted 03-01-2003 01:21 AM ET (US)             Whatever you come up with, please submit it to the Whaler Rendezvous Calendar. Please send me the following for the calendar: The date(s) of the rendezvous. The rendezvous location, e.g. Bayfield, WI. The official name of the Rendezvous if there is one. Contact information for the organizer, including phone numbers, email addresses and web site addresses. And optionally, any additional pertinent details regarding the event. Thanks. Dave
smirkless	posted 03-03-2003 09:20 AM ET (US)             Just signed up to enter my newly renovated 17', 1968 Sakonnet in the Mount Dora Antique Boat Festival, March, 27-30. The organizers also have a St. Johns river cruise form Jaksonville to Sanford four days before the Fest and back up the four days after. The show usually has over 150 boats. Don't think I can have old blue up to show quality by then but wish me luck anyway. Sorry I can't make Shell Key. Smirk :-)
fno	posted 03-03-2003 10:24 PM ET (US)             Just an update on river conditions. I went out on the river today and it is 5 feet higher than normal and still rising. Given that the rain is getting to be a daily event here in N FL, it's hard to say if we can do it when we want. Today, I spent the afternoon dodging logs, trees, firewood, fence parts, and trash floating in the river.
Bigshot	posted 03-04-2003 09:38 AM ET (US)             Sounds wonderful, should we get our tetanus shots?
Swellmonster	posted 03-05-2003 12:07 AM ET (US)             I have requested more info on other sites to add to our outing. Look forward to it! The river should be smooth enough for Bigshot, or atleast untill a Bayliner drives by.....;) Hope this comes through... http://floridasportsman.zeroforum.com/zeropost?cmd=reply&id=525466 Hope it works!
Swellmonster	posted 03-05-2003 12:09 AM ET (US)             Smirkless, was that a "u" or an "o" ? ;)
Swellmonster	posted 03-11-2003 08:48 AM ET (US)             http://www.abfla.com/parks/ManateeSprings/manateesprings.html Check this out. Is this around whee you want it?
fno	posted 03-12-2003 09:09 AM ET (US)             Manatee is nice, but they have problems with liqour and noise. Lot's of RV's and retirees. A good plce to stop during the day for a swim. This is the area I had in mind though.
Swellmonster	posted 03-22-2003 03:53 PM ET (US)             :-D
Bigshot	posted 03-24-2003 09:41 AM ET (US)             Manatees don't like liquor and noise or they do? If manatees like to get polluted, maybe we should bring some to the rendezvous. Being Jimmy Buffet and all, maybe they would like a Margheritta or a cheese burger in paradise. If manatees DON'T like liquor and noise then we'll jusr BBQ the damn things:)
fno	posted 03-24-2003 11:05 AM ET (US)             It,s better to just chop them up with a prop and make shish kebabs with the pieces.
Swellmonster	posted 03-24-2003 11:25 PM ET (US)             You sickos really know how to make me feel comfortable. :)

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