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Another Florida Rendezvous?
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| fno |
posted 01-05-2004 09:51 PM ET (US)  
How about another get together? I've missed the last few, so I'm hurting for an excuse to get out on the water with some good people. Can't wait for Ryan to come down, so let's dream something up. The Suwanee River is still available.... |
| ryanwhaler |
posted 01-05-2004 10:27 PM ET (US)
Like I said, don't wait for me to come down. I don't think I'll have any free time to hang out with you guys this upcoming trip and if my highschool hockey team is in the playdowns that week I'm gonna stay home. As much as I'd like it, I don't think its gonna happen. We have family in FL and I'll be down to see them time in the near future. Its nreal how many of you get together down there, I wish we could pull an outcome like that up here! As long as you old people who go Florida to die stay around for a little while longer I'll come around. ;-) |
| whaler3 |
posted 01-05-2004 11:24 PM ET (US)
Ryan Tisk Tisk We don't go to Fla. to die, we go there to LIVE. You just don't understand that we worked to enjoy our senior moments. You have a long way to go to enjoy that.Lou |
| Jarhead |
posted 01-06-2004 08:05 AM ET (US)
Hey Frank... Took the 130 to the Suwannee [Fanning Springs] yesterday. Wanted to introduce a new rod/reel to the local fish population. :) Got a little windy in the afternoon but the 80+° temps made up for it. Later... |
| kingfish |
posted 01-06-2004 08:45 AM ET (US)
You guys are killing me...6" of snow on the ground here and 18 degrees F. Boy, does 80 degrees ever sound GOOD! |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-06-2004 11:27 AM ET (US)
Was contemplating a trip to Mac Rae's in Homasassa soon. Janis also mentioned the St John's river as well. |
| stefan |
posted 01-06-2004 03:27 PM ET (US)
either one's fine with me, I'm on the cotee' river, leads out to the gulf in the port richey area |
| Ed Stone |
posted 01-06-2004 08:22 PM ET (US)
Stefan, I seen a couple of places for sale on the Cotee river. The place I seen said 30 minutes Idle speed to the Gulf. I wonder how far up that river to the low clearance bridges? I went to that seafood festival last year right I also looked farther north at Hudson beach. |
| fno |
posted 01-06-2004 10:17 PM ET (US)
I was out on the Gulf on Saturday. About 75' and flat as glass. Did a quick dive in 57' water to look for some grouper but came up empty handed. Still turned out to be a great day for a boat ride. Beats sweeping the snow off the boat in the backyard anytime. Jarhead, glad to hear you out chasing fish on the Suwannee. Ought to try the Santa Fe sometime for Bass. I'll show you the way around. |
| Jarhead |
posted 01-07-2004 07:19 AM ET (US)
Santa Fe Bass... Sounds like a plan. :) I'm gearing up for a Slammer tournament next week [inshore Gulf- Redfish, Trout, Black Drum] but would like to give the Bass a bad time up your way soon. I'll give you a shout and we'll work out the details... |
| stefan |
posted 01-07-2004 10:31 AM ET (US)
ed, depends where the house is, there's only one low level bridge (U.S. 19) I have to go thru, right before hooters. but further south there's 3 I think S of the main st boat ramp stefan |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-07-2004 11:27 AM ET (US)
Anything else to do on the Cotee besides Hooters? Hotels? Never been there, might be fun. My friend lives in Holiday, he'll have no excuse this time. |
| stefan |
posted 01-07-2004 03:40 PM ET (US)
besides hooters, there's the crab shack, better food, live music, dock space a little tight though, also Catches, big restaurant, food's not that hot, but nice tiki bar. most of the boaters head out to the sand bar for the day (anclote) then on way home hit a few bars. no hotels right on the water w/ docks that I know of, plenty a few blocks off though (US 19) I like the homosassa idea. S |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-07-2004 03:49 PM ET (US)
Homo is great being fresh water and Manatees to swim with. Hotels are pretty cheap at about $75/night. Let's do it! Who is in? When? |
| Draftmanswife |
posted 01-07-2004 06:41 PM ET (US)
I'm in, what about Crystal River? Isn't that just north of Hommosassa? Hotels are really cheep, Days Inn was just $55.00/night for labor day weekend. Somebody warm up down here, and pick a date. FNo, you started this, pick a date.:) Janis |
| cmarques |
posted 01-07-2004 07:54 PM ET (US)
When are we going? Went off shore New Years day and got beat to hell on the ride in (not in a Whaler!) and ran the Dauntless up the St. John's Sunday from Lake Monroe to Hontoon and back. Would love to get together soon with everyone, pick a date and place- we can drive to either coast or wherever. Gotta finish installing new vhf- got a Ray53 radio the other night and have to hook up to gps for dsc to work. Chris BTW Janis- You know Tim Rush or his daughter? talked to him at work and supposed to be getting a Montauk soon? |
| Draftmanswife |
posted 01-07-2004 08:14 PM ET (US)
Tim used to be married to my cousin, and Sarah and I are very close. |
| Swellmonster |
posted 01-07-2004 09:44 PM ET (US)
Homassasa is OK but done a bunch of it. Its still a fun place, not opposed to it, but I am interested in the Swanee cause I have been there. Share some reasons to go there, hotels, ramps, eateries.. |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-08-2004 09:42 AM ET (US)
Crystal river is good and bigger but not as fun as Homo. MacRae's is like $75 AFTER tax, so probably like $65 night. I stayed at a cool place in Crystal river, right on the water with their own ramp and restaurant/bar. Was pretty cheap but not the Hyatt if ya know what I mean. They also rent boats there so would not be hard to find again. Suwanne sounds great but Too far for me and wife with her back.....no biggie, I can catch up with ya'll the next time. What about the Cotee river by Stefan? What about a nice big lake in Lakeland or somewhere? We can find some remote place and take it over ;) |
| stefan |
posted 01-08-2004 10:09 AM ET (US)
let's do the homosas, I like idea of hotel right on water w/ docks, something we don't have on the cotee my neighbors on each side,don't have boats at their docks if we ever were to do cotee, I could probably get them to let ya 'all use 'em for a case of beer |
| stefan |
posted 01-08-2004 10:14 AM ET (US)
bigshot, I think I 've been to that hotel/resturant/bar in crystal river you're talking about, big, huge,old white gig, been there forever, real fun tiki bar and pool right next to their dock set up sound familiar? |
| smirkless |
posted 01-08-2004 12:43 PM ET (US)
Waiting for time & place - likely in, wherever/whenever. |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-08-2004 02:50 PM ET (US)
How about first week in March or is that too late? I know it seems far away but it will be here in a blink of an eye. We have the Gasparilla on 2/7 and superbowl Sunday coming up, then Valentines day, etc. January might be too cold, last year we tried one and damn near got snowed out. |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-08-2004 02:55 PM ET (US)
Pat(swellmonster) also suggested one on the manatee river by my house. We have a few CHEAP hotels and about 4 waterfront bars/restaurants and some great boating to be had. If you go East up the river it looks like you are going into a Bayou and is all fresh water and natural....more animals than people. If you go west you are in the Gulf in under 10 miles and have Eggmont key, Passage key(nude), and many other blue water/sandy beached destinations for snorkeling, etc. I have 120' of protected dock and all my neighbors have docks as well so parking overnight is NO BIGGIE! |
| Jamber |
posted 01-10-2004 08:23 AM ET (US)
Hey Everyone, My wife (Amber) and I have been talking about going somewhere. She was sad she missed Kice Island. We first thought of just taking the kayaks up to Homasassa Springs sometime soon, but if there is a Rendezvous we will bring the Whaler. Amber is about 5 months preganant now and said we need to do something soon. Just waiting for a loaction/date... -James |
| Draftmanswife |
posted 01-10-2004 09:08 AM ET (US)
First week in March sounds great. I'll be thru Speedweeks, and ready for some fun in the sun> Janis |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-11-2004 09:39 PM ET (US)
Let's do it 1 st week in march then. I'll get in touch with Mac Rae's tomorrow and reserve about 5 rooms. I will give details when done. |
| Swellmonster |
posted 01-11-2004 10:42 PM ET (US)
Yepper! |
| cmarques |
posted 01-11-2004 10:49 PM ET (US)
Count me in! Congrats Jamber Chris |
| stefan |
posted 01-12-2004 10:51 AM ET (US)
I'm in looking forward to matching some names w/ faces, |
| smirkless |
posted 01-12-2004 12:44 PM ET (US)
Count us in wherever it is. Like last year at that time, it gets a little windy in March & April so protected waters would probably make it more confortable. Don't want any Whaler premees!!! |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-13-2004 02:31 PM ET (US)
Ok.....I have 4 rooms reserved at MacRae's in Homosassa for saturday March 6th. Check-in is 3pm so we should meet say 10-11am and go hit the river for the day, then check-in when we return. The rooms are on MY credit card so I need to know who is in and who is not so you can reserve and pay for your own room or I can cancel the ones we don't need. I am giving this till monday or I am cancelling them. Please let me know so I can give you their number, etc. There is a 48 hour cancellation allowance so EVEN if you want to go but are not 100%, you have plenty of time to cancel. |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-13-2004 03:48 PM ET (US)
They are $75/night so with tax is like $81.75. Only one night so not gonna break the bank! Boat and trailer parking along with boat ramp at hotel so don't fret. Coldest beer on the river for $1 at Tiki bar. They also have a tackle store and rent boats as well. Maybe we should leave our boats home and just rent a pontoon? NAH! |
| smirkless |
posted 01-13-2004 08:09 PM ET (US)
I'll take one... Thanks Biggie. Let me know how to get you the $. Yeah! going Whalering!! |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-14-2004 12:41 AM ET (US)
Ok 2 down 2 to go.....plus they have about 5 more rooms available so don't be shy. I did not want to take down ALL of them. Those who are interested.......step up. it is officially a party with 2 rooms recerved.
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| Smitty |
posted 01-14-2004 06:49 AM ET (US)
Count me in Sounds like I good time to me!! |
| fno |
posted 01-14-2004 07:26 AM ET (US)
Count me in!!! Sorry for the delay in getting back on here. I'm being punished by having to work for a week in NJ with a head cold to make the time go quicker. Homosassa sounds like a blast. I have friends with a house there and might be able to score it for the weekend. I will call today and check. |
| stefan |
posted 01-14-2004 10:47 AM ET (US)
looks like the rooms are all taken, bigshot, what's the phone #? I'll call and get reservation for myself, if this newbie to your gig is invited. stefan |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-14-2004 11:15 AM ET (US)
1-352-628-2922....I have 4 rooms reserved....one is for me so Ward, Smitty, and Stefan need to call and tell them they want a room that Nick Manukas has reserved for 3/6. They have more rooms available as well. See ya there, Nick PS Let me know that you called and talked to them so I know what is happening. |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-14-2004 11:18 AM ET (US)
If they sell out, I am sure someone might share a room, especially if you are small and cute ;) I'll be in the cafeteria sellin smokes! (For those "Strange Brew" fans) |
| stefan |
posted 01-14-2004 11:40 AM ET (US)
Ah, strange brew... too bad they don't sell the REAL canadian beer in the States. |
| smirkless |
posted 01-14-2004 12:25 PM ET (US)
Okay Nick, I just pulled down one of your rooms. |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-14-2004 03:56 PM ET (US)
I talked tO smitty via phone and he got the 3rd. If anyone else needs a room, ya better call quick, this aint the Ritz and MAYBE has 15 rooms or so. |
| Draftmanswife |
posted 01-14-2004 04:27 PM ET (US)
I'm in... |
| Smitty |
posted 01-14-2004 04:33 PM ET (US)
Thanks Nick All set with the room. Looking forward to this trip. |
| cmarques |
posted 01-14-2004 08:24 PM ET (US)
I should know by tomorrow or friday if we can make it- My work schedule is being 'realigned' and as of today I gotta work but may beg out of it. If I can be off we'll call and get a room. Where is this place from Orlando anyway? BTW Smirkless, what parts of Orlando are you and Dave H from? We live in Waterford Lakes. Gotta get back in the garage to finish rewiring my GPS and VHF and new compass. Lookin' good so far. Chris |
| stefan |
posted 01-15-2004 09:22 AM ET (US)
bigshot- took care of resv. this a.m. |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-15-2004 11:02 AM ET (US)
Ok....My rooms are booked. I have me, Smitty, Ward, & Stefan. They have rooms available so give them a call. Number is a few posts above. Janis you comin or what? What about Pat? Chris it is due west from Orlando. I would say 1.5-2 hours from you. About the same for me. Smitty is riding with me so my boat is full or can take 1 more for those who want to go boatless. If it is a far run for you(like Smitty from Lauderdale), no need to bring your boat, we'll accomadate you if single or a couple. Bring da family....ya'll be rentin a pontoon;) |
| smirkless |
posted 01-15-2004 12:51 PM ET (US)
cmarques, we are in Wekiva - Sabal Point area, Seminole Co. north of Altamonte; more mosquios, less tourists - perty much a trade-off. Smirk :-) |
| Jamber |
posted 01-15-2004 10:04 PM ET (US)
Thanks Chris, we are really excited about it. We can not go, Amber is working every Saturday plus working on her Masters. We may head up just the two of us with the kayaks over spring break... Next time. -James |
| DaveH |
posted 01-16-2004 10:17 AM ET (US)
Hi all. I cannot commit to that date for a full day. I may however, join you for a few oysters, crab and beer at the bar to get to know the crew here in Florida. Wade (Smirkless) and I will be riding together for the Gasparilla so maybe we will see some of you there. Please post your itinerary when it gets closer and the wife and I will stop by. They do have oysters at this place, right Nick? Chris: We live right near the entrance to the Wekiva Springs State Park. A great place because I have 5 golf courses within 3 miles of me (and no tourists). |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-16-2004 11:27 AM ET (US)
Dave they have Oysters and blue crab too. The Manatee is especially tastee along with monkey. No itinerary so to speak. We are meeting at say 10-11am and launching our boats. Cruise around then hit the springs and swim. Come back about 4pm to check-in and make dinner arrangements. To swing all the way there for a couple beers is a tad extreme. Most of us will be at Gasparilla. |
| DaveH |
posted 01-16-2004 03:48 PM ET (US)
Nick: Thanks for the info. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone at Gasparilla. It should be fun if the weather is nice. |
| fno |
posted 01-16-2004 06:38 PM ET (US)
OK gang, anybody who does not have a room yet or would rather share a real house with dockspace, I've got a house lined up for the weekend. It is close to the park with all of the sea pigs. I will get details tomorow r.e. price, # of rooms, etc. Chime in and let me know quick as it could get rented out from under me after Sunday. |
| lakeman |
posted 01-17-2004 11:35 AM ET (US)
My lady and I will probably be there but will just come for the day. We live only about 40 miles from there. I would like to see the river filled with whalers..and match some names up with faces. |
| Draftmanswife |
posted 01-19-2004 02:23 PM ET (US)
So looking forward to this trip. I'm buying beer already...Janis |
| Al_A_Buy |
posted 01-19-2004 03:12 PM ET (US)
Team - looks like I'm in - YAHOO!!!! Just won a new trailer on ebay last night (pick up on Friday in Tampa), new rub rail is in-bound from Twin Cities, and will be putting on the new, Janis made, logos this weekend. Same crew as the Deland trip last year. fno - Need data on the space sharing deal. See ya'll soon.... al |
| Swellmonster |
posted 01-19-2004 05:50 PM ET (US)
Dont even think about going w/out the Swell! My computer just got back up and we are a kick'en! Count me in, where is my room! |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-21-2004 03:11 PM ET (US)
Mac Rae's has 4 rooms left for the 6th(number is above somewhere). Gonna be a great time....always is! fno....what's the scoup! |
| cmarques |
posted 01-21-2004 09:15 PM ET (US)
Alright! I am finally off for the 6th. Gonna call tomorrow and book the room- just tried and the office is closed for the night. Anyone else from Orlando and east maybe we can caravan out there? Hope to see everyone soon Chris |
| fno |
posted 01-21-2004 10:34 PM ET (US)
We're in for the weekend. I didn't get the place that I wanted but have a palce lined up none the less. I will get more details out soon. Looks like a good place to hang out in the evening and party though. I know it has a dock too. What can I bring besides that two year old loaf of Italian bread for Nick. I will try to get the latest info on the Manatees as my friends own and operate Bird's Underwater on Crystal River and do the tours throughout the winter and know it like the back of their hands. Usually the best time to swim with the sea pigs is early in the morning, but I'm sure we'll find some late risers in the river. |
| Al_A_Buy |
posted 01-22-2004 09:23 AM ET (US)
Just booked a room at Mac Rae's - whoooohoooo... al |
| whalerpoor |
posted 01-22-2004 11:00 AM ET (US)
Me Too! Just hung up reserving a kitchenette for the nights of Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th. While I've already met Nick (aka bigshot) and his father, my wife Terreca and I have not met any of the rest of you. We're really looking forward to it. We'll leave our North Florida house early Friday morning with the Montauk in tow. We'll probably be there before most of you so we'll be the welcoming committee. |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-22-2004 11:07 AM ET (US)
Oh sh*t....now I REALLY have to finish the Newtauk! The funny thing is we are gonna have the ENTIRE hotel to ourselves...neat! Maybe we can hit them for a discount, at least for next year if we want to do it again. |
| whalerpoor |
posted 01-22-2004 12:12 PM ET (US)
Nick - This is the 4th or 5th time you've said that. It has to look a lot better than it did when it left Middleburg, Florida. By the way- Mc Rae's said the still had 1 more standard room. I'm all for the discount though. |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-22-2004 04:01 PM ET (US)
I have to do the wood on the console, install some backrest cushions, re-pinstripe under the windshield, put down the cooler supports, install the Pate 27, and buff and wax the interior....pretty close to done. The rubrail has also stretched a bit so I have to recut and screw down again at the stern. I still have not made the front windscreen yet but I will someday(have a broken one for a mold from another member here). Should be able to get most of it done by 3/6. MacRae's is kinda unique in that they charge ONE fee no matter WHEN during the year. So 4th of July is the same as MLK or March 6th....no blackout dates anotherwords. I doubt they will discount but it can't hurt to ask. If anyone else is reserving a room, ask if there is a discount being we are taking over their hotel for the night ;) |
| cmarques |
posted 01-22-2004 07:45 PM ET (US)
Got my room! yippee.. Left a message last night and they called me at work @ 08:22 this morning to make reservation. Nice lady on the phone. Have to clean my Dauntless out and finish new layout on console. The vhf, gps/ff and new compass are installed and wired, just have to secure and seal and put console rail back on. |
| mangrovemansion |
posted 01-22-2004 09:21 PM ET (US)
Hello to all those we met at Kice (and those I didn't too). We just saw the thread. Just got back from "Cold" orado, been off line for awhile . . . Sounds as if Hotel is full. Questions: Are there any RV parks nearby? David |
| fno |
posted 01-22-2004 10:35 PM ET (US)
Grease your hitch and get it in gear Dave. Yes, bears do shit in the woods, by the way, that's a great opportunity to shoot them, when they aren't thinking about eating you. Should I bring the water skis? I hear Nick can jump Manatees on one ski. |
| mangrovemansion |
posted 01-22-2004 10:49 PM ET (US)
Yee Haa ! I didn't even know Manatees could ski on one ski . . . If hotels are full, we would need a campground. |
| cmarques |
posted 01-22-2004 11:10 PM ET (US)
http://www.homosassa-redfishing.com/MacRae's.htm |
| cmarques |
posted 01-22-2004 11:15 PM ET (US)
http://www.homosassafishing.com/accomms.shtml Looks like a cool place!! |
| Bill C |
posted 01-23-2004 08:21 AM ET (US)
If MacRaes is full try the Homossasa Riverside Resort across the street. Their reservations number for outside of Citrus County is 1-800-442-2040. Site is www.RiversideResorts.com. This info is two years old so hope is still correct. DON't use their boat ramp as they charge. Use the one next to McRae's as it is county and free. Public parking is a block away. Get your boat in early to avoid a wait. Plenty of Motels on US 19. |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-23-2004 11:21 AM ET (US)
Call to see if they still have a room? I know they have efficiencies but you need to rent them both friday and saturday. Check Expedia or mapquest for other hotelsnearby, there are plenty. There has to be RV as well being in the sticks a tad Bill C.....ya coming? |
| Bill C |
posted 01-23-2004 05:29 PM ET (US)
Hey there Big. What's happening? Gonna try to make this one. Been busy spending money like a fool on Friday night restoring a house for resale. Would be able to buy a nice Whaler for 25K. If I can make will be there Friday and park the boat at my friends dock for a couple days. There is a campground in the area. Will try to get the name and location. |
| Bill C |
posted 01-24-2004 08:21 AM ET (US)
Here is what my Homosassa friends consider the best camp ground and it's on the river with a boat ramp. They charge for it's use. Camp-N-Water, 11465 N. Priest Lane, Homosassa, 353 628-2000. |
| lewain |
posted 01-25-2004 08:44 AM ET (US)
Could someone post a map to the boat ramp where all will launch? Also, is there a vhf channel that you guys monitor in case one were trying to locate you on the river? |
| cmarques |
posted 01-25-2004 09:43 PM ET (US)
lewian: Macrae's said there is a county ramp right next door and then park at their place if staying over. I usually monitor ch68. Chris |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-26-2004 10:43 AM ET (US)
Ramp is basically at Mac Rae's so if you can find them, you can find us. I will have a handheld on 68 as well. E-mail me for my cell # if ya want. She is a busy ramp so let's get there early and be organized for a quick launch. Good thing is 2 boats can launch at the same time. |
| Swellmonster |
posted 01-27-2004 09:44 PM ET (US)
Swell just booked a room @ MacRaes! If its too busy, pay the five bucks and have the ramp to yourself! |
| Draftmanswife |
posted 01-27-2004 10:26 PM ET (US)
I think this is going to be the greatest rendezvous yet! Now if we could somehow solicit all the yanks to really enjoy southern hospitality at it's best. Then again, I'm sure there are plenty of indoor recreational rendezvous as well:)...NOT LOL just kiddin'''...see you all there, Janis |
| fno |
posted 01-29-2004 06:10 PM ET (US)
Are we going to cook this time or eat out? Don't forget tobring mask, fins,& snorkel if you want to swim with the sea pigs. A thin wetsuit is good if you have one, but not necesary. |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-30-2004 11:52 AM ET (US)
Where would we cook? Not exactly beaches on the river. Maybe we can storm someone's house and take their BBQ hostage? We might be able to do a dinner cooking thing being some have the kitchenette's to heat stuff up in. I will call and see if they allow BBQ's or have one for us to use. For lunch I think any of the many restaurant's are fine or we can bring a picnic basket with us. My concern is trying to park 6-10 boats at a restaurant on a saturday afternoon, not easy to do unless in Ft Lauderdale. |
| Jarhead |
posted 01-30-2004 05:21 PM ET (US)
Hey fno... How about updating your e-mail address? |
| Draftmanswife |
posted 01-30-2004 08:37 PM ET (US)
As for parking allthose boats at a restaurant, there Whalers, and we will give a whole new meaning to the phrase"car pool", ..."Boat pool":) Looks like we have porches if we want to cook, but I know this chic ain't gonna cook on the beach even again since what happened to the beautiful porterhouse at Kice Island. I'm in for some blue crabs myself, and have a big pot just for them if we catch em', but would rather have someone cook them for me.and feed me grapes and fan me with palm fawns;) |
| Swellmonster |
posted 01-30-2004 11:10 PM ET (US)
And all I want is someone to bring me a cold beer... :) |
| fno |
posted 01-31-2004 12:35 AM ET (US)
Just changed the Email address. It was my old one from Italy. Sounds like there have been a few BBQ accidents in the past. Couldn't have been Tequila related. This may be the biggest one yet!!!! Swell, don't worry. I'll have a cold one waiting for you in the a.m. Who's bringing the 12 volt blender? |
| Bigshot |
posted 01-31-2004 10:20 AM ET (US)
12 Volt? GAS POWERED! Anyone have one? Janis, place next door to our hotel sells blue crab Maryland style by the dozen, you and I can get dirty. |
| Swellmonster |
posted 01-31-2004 07:12 PM ET (US)
Can I watch! :) |
| WhalerAce |
posted 02-01-2004 10:12 AM ET (US)
Bigshot, et al,
Now a few logistics questions: We are looking forward to seeing everyone and matching faces to names. We are excited about coming, and I have already printed out the directions from MapQuest -- 374 miles from Charleston!! WhalerAce & WhalerAce's Wife |
| whalerpoor |
posted 02-02-2004 12:31 AM ET (US)
Whalerace - My wife Terreca, and I will be there on Friday as well. Our schedules have not allowed us to attend one of these prior to this so we're really looking forward to this one. We're anxious to meet all of you.
How does that sound? We'd need 3 or 4 of the cookers for this large of a group. What do you think? |
| Al_A_Buy |
posted 02-02-2004 09:43 AM ET (US)
Team - If the vote is to do a community crab boil, I have two cookers I could bring... Janis - do you really want to be wafted with juvenile deer? Your stature as Whaler Queen requires the of palm fronds...:-) Al W. |
| jimh |
posted 02-02-2004 09:39 PM ET (US)
When is the Rendezvous? I don't want to re-read 90 posts to figure it out! |
| Bigshot |
posted 02-02-2004 09:43 PM ET (US)
Jimh....March 5th-7th. Ace....I still don't believe you are coming:) Ramp is good for your rig and they have trailer parking at hotel. Might even be able to get a free slip overnight if available. With this many boats, we might have to pull a few. I will have no problem with that for my rig. Bring a lunch just in case. Yes you can follow me. # is 941-545-3808. Cook-off/boil, etc sounds good to me. |
| cmarques |
posted 02-02-2004 10:46 PM ET (US)
Had nothing to do this cold, rainy saturday so we drove out to MacRaes! The mapquest directions get you to homosassa but then suck the last mile or so. Glad we made a dry run without boat in tow, got circled around some little neighborhood 3x. Pretty easy if you follow the signs and not the map. Ramp looks nice and parking on site and large lot behind motel for trailer parking (county lot I guess). When we made reservations I was told we can dock boats in front of tiki bar overnight and seemed to be a lot of room. Boil sounds great, get a list and everyone bring something. If anyone is coming from Orlando or east/south maybe we can meet - Turkey Lake service plaza on the FL Turnpike in Orlando may be an idea. Hope to see everyone soon! Chris |
| fno |
posted 02-03-2004 07:08 AM ET (US)
I will try to get a better map from my friends in Crystal River. They have a dive shop and should have maps or an online link. I'm going to start another thread just for participants to sign in as a definite or maybe so we don't have to go thru 100 posts. |
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