2016 St. Johns River Ruckus

Well CCFans as this year is winding down and us Northern Hemisphere owners are starting the task of putting our CC's to sleep for the winter, I've had several of you ask me about when St. Johns was gonna be. So here is the official thread of the River Ruckus.

Looking ahead at the calendar for next year it's looking like the best weekend for this is going to be March 18-20. DaylIght savings starts the weekend before and Easter weekend is the week after so it's looking like this is going to be the weekend to do it unless we wanna get into April but that is pretty close to the White Lake Mini.

The Sunnyland Boat show is the same weekend so those that wish to go to that can do so. Last year we had several boats head to the show via the Ocklahawa River. It was quite the journey as it included trailering the boats to a state park, launching, navigating thru the river which included one lock and two lakes but the end result was going thru the Dora Canal then pulling right up to the boat show. It was a lot of fun so a repeat of that can be done or CCFans can just do whatever they want.

In keeping with SJRR tradition...."The Plan is......There is No Plan". We are going back to simple roots of how this mini started and having only a "Bring What Y'all Brought" cookout on Sat night. Nothing fancy just keeping it simple as it has been expressed to me by many of regular attendees that everyone just wants to hang out with one another ON THE WATER!.

I would guess that Parramores will continue to be ground central as it has everything we need to hold an event like this. To you newcomers Parramores has cabin rentals, RV slots, tent camping, and a restaurant that serves a mean breakfast. Look at past SJRR's for recaps of what goes on down there. Miles and Miles of smooth water for the taking,(minus a few gators here and there) Manatees if you're lucky, birdlife, springs, but best of all LOUD BOATS!

Pipe up and let your thoughts about dates etc known here. This is an event for EVERYONE so bring what ya got but leave the tube at home as this is NOT a tube friendly event. Gators have been known to attack defenseless tubes so best keep them at home. We want as many people to attend as possible and to get away from old man winter for our extreme Northern friends so if this weekend doesn't work for you then speak now or forever hold your peace.

I look forward to this get together. Date is fine by me.

Were in -

Farmer family is definitely in! Dates look good for us. Will need a cabin this year since we sold the RV and bought a trailer. Haven't figured out yet how to tow a trailer and boat legally at the same time!

81nautique wrote: This may be just the opportunity to get my 88 year old dad his boat ride in the Hurricane

now THAT will be an awesome moment. Alan, I promise to stay as far away from the hurricane from now until then as humanly possible. 12,000 miles is the best I can do.

Gonna do my best to make this trip. maybe I'll see if Lewy wants to tag along. the day after st pats is rough, if I'm gonna be in the country that day I may have to be in Cleveland. lot of time between now and then to decide.

Sounds good for me also. Took a couple of years off and is ready to be back at it.

I think that after the Badin Lake Mini we are in - need to find a spot that will take the dogs but feel as though this is doable.

I am going to try to make this one. I have missed the last two and I need to get back into Gator wrestling form.

Donald80SN wrote: I am going to try to make this one. I have missed the last two and I need to get back into Gator wrestling form.

I visualize you in a camouflaged wrestlers suit, inflatable "floaties" on your biceps and goggles!!??
I need therapy.
Hope to see you there.

By all means Bret....bring it.... We could use it for Gator Patrol and even some Gator Hunting if they are in season......." Shoot em' Stacey......Shoot em'!"

Well going with what Morfoot suggested above for a date I went ahead and made my reservation at Paramores. Sue and I are booked for coming in on Thursday and out on Sunday.
In speaking with Lori at Paramores (386) 749-2721 she is willing to consider a 10% discount if we can commit to sites they will look to offer a 10% discount if you mention the CCFAN event

Smithfamily wrote: Would be nice to see you Bret. Stacey is getting Big!! Twins off to College! Kelly near you at UF!

How ya been Jerry! I won't tell Stacey you said that..... But Jillian is! LOL.   That's awesome that Kelly is in Gator Country! Does she babysit?

ME would like to join the gang again.....

reidp wrote: I'm sensing a spectacular event in the making. Can't wait! And I've got another plan in the works to take up a full week, (hopefully the week prior) in case any other adventurous souls want to do something similar to what several of us did last year which was a quick trip down to Key West and some boating there. But I'm thinking CC's and the river this time.................... . [/IMG]

Reid we plan to be there the week prior, Sunday through Sunday.   

Just seeing this. Sounds like a good plan in the making. I hope we can get it on the calendar as well!!