St. Johns River Run 2010 - 2/19-21

Storm34 -Chris- I think I heard someone say Astor- but don't quote me. Past thread, maybe last years,I think is where I saw it. Come on down-- you can ride or drive mine.That is if you think you can handle it from the port-side !

Orlando. Check with Dave, he'll be coming from Orlando and maybe you could ride up with him and the "One".

What do yall think about doing the BBQ on Saturday night like we did last year? Billy said they'd bring boudin and maybe other stuff and we'll do toothpick surprise and could bring more.

Thoughts? Ideas? Frustrations?

Adam moved to AR?

Anyone bringing a fryer?

Kim said we'd bring desert again unless someone else wants to bring that. Her Carrot and Cocconut cakes were a big hit so we'll bring those again but we're open to suggestions.

I think we are gonna wake up a Bear talking about all this food...




I know you are out there.....

+1 for Kim's cakes!!!

Critter, got to tow to a different boat ramp. If my man in the KNOW,KNOWS it is a 30 min drive from Parramores.Round trip time about 4 hours including trailer and launch time. We should have room as there will be several boats going,this will all be idle only for most miles. It aint gonna happen fast........
Tim have you laid out a Google map with GPS numbers yet,a Topo Map will appreciated. Time has not been set for departure from Home Base yet.
Oh I forgot about the PLAN & Rule #1 .........

#1 There are no plans,if needed see rule #2

#2 We Need No Stinkin Plans

The Godfather wrote: I think we are gonna wake up a Bear talking about all this food... I know you are out there.....

I have been watching this thread..not commenting since our plans were not set yet. But got some word tonite that made up our minds. Gotta call and see if I can still get a place. AdamT offered us space (thanks) but I better check into getting our own spot.

Don't know what Patti will want us to bring.

Yummmmmm....toothpick surprise. At the Lanier Weekend the surprises never even made it off the grill!

Can't wait to see the One!

john

SN206 wrote: I'm thinking 'bout running down to Winter Haven after the run. Anyone know how long it would take?

Depends on which way you want to go. If you want to go thru O-Town you never know how long. Back Roads it is about 1.5-2 hours. Nice driving clean air you know!!! We will be more than happy to point you the right direction once you decide to move out.
Cheers!

Hey guys I think that Kim and I are gonna drive down on thurs affternoon and get a room somewhere in Ocala. The launch for the Monkey Run isn't too far from town so figured we'd just bunk there for the night. If you guys are coming from parramores maybe you better suggest the time. You'll have further to drive.

Doc I haven't got the gps coordinates yet but will be bringing both GPS's (?) with me. Reid might be more familier with this run as he's done it.

Roger, looking at the google maps you might be able to get there on water but it would probably take you a couple of tanks of gas and a day or so to get there. I'd suggest we go with Reids suggestion and launch a few boats to save time and traffic on the river and havoc at the ramp. I know we'll all be itching to get to the St Johns Fri afternoon with a RR to the Glenn. I think that this idea would benefit us all. We just need to figure out whose in for Fri morn and go from there.

We found a good spot to park the punkin for a few days; thanks much! I'll leave the names out for now, but I will say that CCFan rocks and I wish I had a nickel for every time this Fan has helped me.

And yes, we'll be leaving the keys with him!   

Okay Dave here's the scoop..... The story of their origin supposedly goes something like this... In 1936, the owner of the Jungle Cruise at Silver Springs, Colonel Tooey, came up with the idea of creating a monkey island on the Silver River to entice more tourists to the area.

Not thinking the monkeys would swim away, he placed them on the island. The monkeys did indeed swim off the island and propagated. The monkeys can now be found up and down the Silver and Oklawaha river corridors.

The river is open to motor boats but the Rangers forbid beaching boats on the bank. They encourage visitors not to get too close as the monkeys have been known to jump in the boat with you and WILL bite.

This sounds like a fun excursion for those wanting to get there early enough on Fri morning to do this. We will all be back at Parramores by mid afternoon for the Main event. Put away your snow shows and come on down to sunny Fla.     

Morfoot wrote: Okay Dave here's the scoop..... The story of their origin supposedly goes something like this... In 1936, the owner of the Jungle Cruise at Silver Springs, Colonel Tooey, came up with the idea of creating a monkey island on the Silver River to entice more tourists to the area. Not thinking the monkeys would swim away, he placed them on the island. The monkeys did indeed swim off the island and propagated. The monkeys can now be found up and down the Silver and Oklawaha river corridors. The river is open to motor boats but the Rangers forbid beaching boats on the bank. They encourage visitors not to get too close as the monkeys have been known to jump in the boat with you and WILL bite. This sounds like a fun excursion for those wanting to get there early enough on Fri morning to do this. We will all be back at Parramores by mid afternoon for the Main event. Put away your snow shows and come on down to sunny Fla.

Awwhhh, OK, well I'm used to Quinner and Hollywood's Monkey business, so the real thing isn't all that scary... LOL.. Are you getting the boats wet on Friday afternoon as well? I assume the "Glen" run is Sat??