The Next Florida CCFan Reunion
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Topic: The Next Florida CCFan Reunion
Posted By: reidp
Subject: The Next Florida CCFan Reunion
Date Posted: March-16-2008 at 3:44pm
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I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner, but for the next CCFan Southeast Reunion, Mt. Dora, Florida is calling our name. Fans, it's the closest venue to being the the Green Lake of the South, and if it's possible, with the same ammenities. (Mojo, you should come on down and check it out). I've been there several times and was amazed. Just Google Mt.Dora and also the Dora Canal and you'll see what I'm talking about. It's history rich with a quaint, charming but eclectic downtown area, with ample restaurants and bars, just a block off the water. And a chain of lakes connected by the Dora Canal which is the epitome of cruising beauty rivaled by few. And for the ladies who may not want to spend the whole time boating, there are antique shops galore (sorry guys, but it may help your chances). As you may notice if you do a search, and as Pete is already aware, it's home to one of the best Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) shows out there. Nautique John, Matt and myself will be down there for that show with the 'Skiff at the end of this month. Jbear, Eddie and Mark, you need to meet us there Saturday, 3/29, for a reconnaissance mission. Mt Dora is about an hour north of Orlando. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: March-16-2008 at 5:13pm
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I have a work camp starting Sunday the 30th but if I can get away we will meet ya.
No Correct Craft Reunion means we gotta come up with something ourselves. Plenty of guys here in Florida and Georgia. Count in the boat dr and kytom plus your posse and now we are talking. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: March-16-2008 at 5:59pm
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Reid
About 25 years ago, I had a T-shirt that read "I climbed Mt. Dora" My grandparents lived in Eustas/Eumatilla (sp). John, I mentioned possibly heading your way, sometime during the week after Easter. Looks like I won't be able to make that trek. I'll be in St. Pete Friday through Monday, then in Sarasota (Longboat Key) until Sunday 3/30. Wednesday evening, 3/26, My wife and I are picking up my son and his buddy from Orlando, taking them back to Longboat. Kind of a crazy schedule. Thanks for the invitation, It would be great to meet up with you and Eddie. Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: March-16-2008 at 7:49pm
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Sounds as tho you are really gonna be on the move.
Maybe next time. Would love to meet ya and maybe ski. We've met so many great people from this site. Drive safe. Lots of not so good drivers here and you are gonna be putting on some miles. Don't know if you've ever been there but...we visited Longboat with my brother and his wife some years ago...its pretty cool. You'll get to see how the other half lives. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: March-16-2008 at 11:05pm
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jbear
My parents have had a condo at The Water Club on Longboat Key for about 10 years. For 20 years before that they had condos on Siesta Key. Siesta is much more fun. There is a show ski team on the north end of Longboat, the Ski-A-Rees. They let me run with them on a barefoot line at one of their practices, also pulled a bomber. Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: March-16-2008 at 11:18pm
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Very cool. Bomber (grave jump?) in salt water. A friend of ours from our ski club had a condo on Siesta about 25 years ago...when guys like us could still afford them.
Have fun. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 10:50am
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Reid,
Mt Dora looks great.. I'd like to learn more about the area once you scout it.. Look for sand bars and shot skis will ya hahaha.. It would be very cool to have a Fl reunion, especially when the weather up here sucks.... I still look at the pics of the St. George weekend you guys had.... Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 12:29pm
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What time of the year are you figgerin'?
I'd plan to attend if Fall 08 or spring 09 reunion is in the works. Us WI-IL boys could do one hell of a caravan. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 12:57pm
I like spring 09. Either would probably work for us, though I think the crowd would be bigger in the spring with so many up north buried in the snow!  ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
RainDog wrote:Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 1:08pm
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Would have to planned before boats go into winter storage for if they are like where mine is stored I can not get to it. It comes out Thurs of this wk and went in during the last wk of Oct.
Would be fun during the winter - would have to store at a different location. Could combine with a visit to my in-laws in Ft Myers, FL. ------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 1:38pm
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Spring or fall 09' works for me.. This year is booked by my cruise director/wife.....
Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 1:56pm
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I'm torn and indifferent as to the fall 08 or spring 09 issue. I can see a good time in the fall, as the northern boys may be seeking some relief by early November and needing a fix. But would any of these guys be able to get their boats out or even think about that and hauling in potentially bad weather, or just plan to drive or fly in. Or would the spring be better when everyone might be looking for a getaway and an early splash. How many snowbirds however, even then would actually think of hauling that far vs flying or driving boatless and then hoping in one of the other members' boats? Thinking more here right now, 2008 already seems to be filling up as Mojo mentioned above, and with two other reunions on the books already, Spring Bash 09 might be the best bet. This would give us all the most time to plan and clear schedules. But this is the Mark-Eddie-Jbear Affair, so I'll roll with whatever they think will work best. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 2:16pm
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I would prefer spring, as the temps are coming up (I got the boat ready yesterday), but the lake is still iced over. We ski into November as is.
Dreaming... I wouldn't mind dropping the boat off Thanskgiving weekend at MM's house, and being able to fly in all winter! ------------- |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 2:40pm
Stop dreaming and start planning. That's a great idea! You could even bring your boat as far south as Lake Norman in November and get in a few runs. Leave it here and we'll tow it to FLA with us when we head down and stash it at MM's or Jbear's lot. Check your email in a few minutes. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 2:43pm
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Spring for sure guys... We're all chomping at the bit and have had enough with winter by then. Still months away from any real water fun....
Spring break time would be great for me as the kids are off. I think Raindog would agree as well. April time frame.. And yes, I would tow the boat and stay a week or so.. Probably have to tie it in with Disney, but what the hell... Keep us informed if this is really something that can be put together.. Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 5:08pm
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Moj, brother, you read my mind!
I want to drop my gaggle of girls off at WD World (I place I hope to never be forced to attend again) and do a CCF weekend. I'd even fly them down and I'll drive and trailer. Do the same and we can carpool or caravan. Montecristos in the Sequoia sounds good to me! As for accessibility and storage, I think if we know ahead of time, arrangements can be made. I'd vote for spring just because right now I got a bad itch that can't be scratched... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 5:16pm
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I think we'd be in and early spring would be best for us. Probably hook up to the Bounder and maybe split some fuel cost with another couple or two. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 5:43pm
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Cool Alan, I'll let the girls talk your ear off for a few hundred miles... I don't know what they have in their piggy banks, but it would be all yours .....
Steve, we can plan a few days where all the girls go to the park, while we booze it up with our buddys on the lake.. Oh and yes, bring the monte's hahaha... Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 5:50pm
What would you charge for drafting?
Payment in draughting at the destination, perhaps? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: March-17-2008 at 5:58pm
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I'm with RainDog
Fly the family down, Guys caravan down with the boats. Spring '09 sounds good to me. We head to FLA every spring. We stay at my moms for 4-5 days and are aways looking for something else to do for another 4-5 days. Heading down in 4 days. 
Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: March-18-2008 at 11:29am
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Spring sounds like fun. We northerners get pretty antsy about april. Sort of a Spring Break for pudgy, aging, balding,
middle-age-crazy men. We could even make a video "CCFanners Gone Wild" Wait....that's already been done. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: bill1
Date Posted: April-12-2008 at 1:49am
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Reid,
any more thoughts on this mt. dora trip? i have never been to any other ccfan get-togethers, but seems this is as close to me as one will ever be. ------------- bill |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: April-12-2008 at 1:45pm
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Bill,
Judging by the initial interest above, it looks to be a pretty sure bet. John, Eddie, Mark and myself, and how about you as well, can make plans to visit the area together before too long. My trip down there last month unfortunately fell thru at the last minute. Something not mentioned before, and maybe Keith can shed some light on it, but could we get access to the Correct Craft mailing list or some other source's list that would give us access to numerous other CC owners who may not visit here, and possible send out a mailer? Similar to how Correct Craft previously sent out reunion notices to owners. Or is that a bad idea? I also thought it could open up more owners to CCFan. Thoughts? ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: April-12-2008 at 4:48pm
Whether or not it is a good idea is largely up to the organizers. If this is a volunteer effort, the larger the group means a much more time intensive effort by the volunteers. If it is a profit generating event for Keith and the organizers are compensated accordingly, scaling up could provide better revenue. Personally, I enjoy meeting folks that I'm familiar with through the forums. I prefer reunions over mass gatherings, however, I'd still attend as many as I could. As far as a FLA reunion in spring 09, that would be high on my priority list. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: April-12-2008 at 4:58pm
Keep it a mini reunion. ------------- |
Posted By: rleinen79
Date Posted: April-12-2008 at 5:55pm
Same here. REALLY high. Rob ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7744" rel="nofollow - 2006 Ski 206 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1123" rel="nofollow - 97 SNOB |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: April-15-2008 at 4:13pm
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Either way sounds good to me. I have not met any of you before and therefore would probably benifit more from a CCFan reunion over a Correct Craft reunion, but that is just me being selfish and wanting to be able to get to know everyone. If there is anything that I can do to help, please let me know. I am in Jacksonville, but am not opposed to weekend adventures to new lakes and rivers further south. ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: April-15-2008 at 4:59pm
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Maybe keep it an unoffical ccfan event the first year, gage interest, scout out locales, and whatnot with the eye to a possible expanded offical ccfan event in later years if it seems a good fit and brother Keith wants to take it on. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: April-15-2008 at 4:59pm
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I agree with keeping it more of a CCFan reunion. Opening it up to all CC owners could be an organizational nightmare. Then getting to meet and know fellow CCFers is much more fun. It would be interesting to find out what kind of turnout we really get for something like this. Reid, let me know when you plan on being in the Mt. Dora area and as long as I don't have anything else scheduled, I'd be more than happy to meet up with you to look things over. I would love to help out with this thing. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: April-15-2008 at 5:55pm
I agree Joe. It was our intention just to get a few guys from the midwest to Green Lake a few years back. Now we sign wavers, and have a financial and organizational program.. Just start by throwing a date out there, who makes it, makes it. Then go from there.. I think the draw would be great seeing as there's many lakes, nice weather, etc etc. many of us would love the escape from the cold and come down if the timing of the event is right... Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: Keith
Date Posted: April-15-2008 at 6:02pm
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Hey Guys,
Sounds like a great time. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to take on a third reunion this summer - especially a new reunion in a new location. Per Mojo and JoeinNY, if you guys can keep it unofficial this year, that would be best. By all means, please use the site to publicize and coordinate. I will offer as much support as I can but don't want to commit unless I can put in 100% and that's just something I can't do right now. -Keith ------------- Former: /diaries/details.asp?ID=6170" rel="nofollow - 97 Sport Nautique 1994 Ski Nautique 86 Silver Nautique 79 Mustang |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: April-16-2008 at 1:22pm
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I'm with everyone 100%, since I think we're all on the same page. What prompted me to ask was I thought there might be owners out there receiving the literature from CC and might attend or have attended the CC reunions, who may have never heard of CCFan, if that's possible, and who might like to join up with us. But I certainly wouldn't want to see a free-for-all with all kinds of crazy people we don't even know, and be forced to hide our beer and women. (although I suggest that we all still hide the brew from '79. No need to worry about the women though) So keeping it close to the vest is my vote as well.
Just this past Saturday, I was looking in Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) book of members and searched out CC owners and happened to see one in Babson Park, FL, just a few miles from Jbear with a 63 Skylark. Then when I went to his actual profile with his boat listings, turns out he also has a 65 Mustang AND a Jersey Speed Skiff. And he was just up in Mt Dora at the big show several weeks ago according to his wife. I've yet to speak with him but I'd bet he'd like to visit CCFan. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: April-17-2008 at 3:52am
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FLA in the spring...there's no better place...  ------------- -Adam 1973 Skier |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: July-10-2008 at 6:48pm
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There seemed to be a lot of interest in this, and now that GL weekend is upon us an about to pass, I thought I would bump this to the top again.
I think most of the northerners asked for a spring date to get a break from that looong, cold, winter. I think now is the time to start setting a date and putting information together, as I now most of you are like me will schedules going out several months. As stated above, this does not have to be an official CCF reunion for the first year, so Keith does not have to do so much work, but we could just gauge interest and location. Is this still something you guys would be interested in doing in early '09? Adam ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: July-11-2008 at 12:34am
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I am still in Adam. I believe backfoot100 (Eddie) is in as well. He went and checked out a location over the Easter weekend I believe. There is plenty of guys around here and Georgia. Bet ReidP would even drop down from NC.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: July-11-2008 at 9:22am
Amy and I are still interested! ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: July-11-2008 at 10:59am
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I guess we should start throwing out location sugestions. I know Mt. Dora was suggested. Have not been there yet, but I am willing to make a trip. Eddie, what location did you check out? Any other suggestions? ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: July-11-2008 at 11:33am
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Adam,
I did go to Mt. Dora. Very nice place. I found a hotel that will accomodate us, but it's on the National Registry for Historic Landmarks so I'm sure it isn't cheap. Awesome location though and they cater to the Antique and Classic boat owners every Feb. Parking and boat display on the property is not a problem if that's what we want to do. In fact, the weekend my wife and I went there, there was a Porsche gathering and they had all of the cars parked right at the entrance of the hotel. They have a chain of lakes that is awesome to boat around and the town itself is just a really neat little community. I just think that hotel is going to be way out of a lot of peoples budget and the gal that I talked with at the Chamber of Commerce said that there really isn't any type of camping available. I just need to do a little more research and checking around. I'll hope to have more info by the end of August. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: July-11-2008 at 12:56pm
Yeah, I did some searching on the web as well and agree that it looks like a nice little town. I did find a State Park called Trimble Park on one of the lakes in the chain, not to far from Mt. Dora. Looks as if they have about 30 sites. May be worth checking out. I did read, and I know this is a biggie, that there is no alcohol allowed 
Not sure how much they enforce that. I know a lot of parks, where I am from at least, will let you get away with it as long as you are not causing a problem. (Again, not sure that would apply to this group!) Anyway, if you are back in that area, it might be worth checking out. Adam ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Old Ripper
Date Posted: July-12-2008 at 5:45pm
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Trimble park is a Orange county park. And yes the alcohol rule is strictly enforced (you will be asked to leave). Was married in Mt Dora at the Lakeside Inn bed and breakfast, your correct very pricey. The clermont chain of lakes might be of interest to you. The Lake Minneola Inn is lake side and right next door is what else but a tiki bar! Great burgers cold beer! The Clermont chain has six or more lakes however Central Fl has been in a drought situation so I don't how accessible they are. ------------- 99/90/80 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: July-12-2008 at 8:40pm
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someone throw out dates. ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 95 Sport |
Posted By: 92NautiqueSNOB
Date Posted: July-14-2008 at 12:22pm
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It's great everyone opened this topic back up- I am really interested in a SE reunion- even an 'un-official' one. GL and NY just too far for me to make to date- but would trailer to FL; especially if I could drop my girls off with Mickey!!
Please keep this thread going so that any and all interested can keep in check with any developing plans. Also willing to help with anything I could do.....but dont know the areas at all. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3288 - 92 SNOB http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2336 - 1957 ATOM |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: July-14-2008 at 2:02pm
Well, in the spirit of just throwing out a date, how about 3/27-3/29. Here is my logic. By the end of March, temps in central FL should be creaping towards 80. Gives anyone with a winter project time to complete. And, maybe, for any northerners, you might not have to rewinterize the boat when you go back, if you are lucky!
Anyway, just throwing something out there. I will have to check into the Clermont chain. Ripper- What towns are near there? Any cool quiet towns like Mt. Dora? ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: July-15-2008 at 2:04am
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Adam: Just back tonite from GL. Convinced me more than ever that we gotta do this...what an awesome time. You just would not believe. Let me get back from Tennessee and we'll get together and talk.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: July-15-2008 at 6:27am
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Treadjack, sorry
John, I hear you had a great time in GL. Sure hope you want to do that again next year... Together with Chantal and I! Was great talking to you on the phone. Will do that more often in the coming year! Kristof Oh, FL guys out there... hope to meet a few of you when we will make the trip to John next year in july  ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: July-15-2008 at 10:56am
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Can anyone tell us anything about Lake Seminole on the FL/GA border? Looks to be a good sized lake with a few campgrounds around it. ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Old Ripper
Date Posted: July-16-2008 at 12:11am
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Clermont is just west of Orlando 20-25 miles. Not far from the mouse house either. Clermont is not as quaint as Mount Dora. Mount Dora is more old Fl still a little sleepy but growing. Skiing is probably better in clermont. ------------- 99/90/80 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: July-16-2008 at 12:57am
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------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: July-16-2008 at 1:56am
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How do I remove this entry? Posted in wrong topic. ------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: July-16-2008 at 1:09pm
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OK, guys, tell me what you think about this place. Anyone been there? It is on Crescent Lake in Central Florida. It is called Hideaway Cove. Here is the http://www.hideawaycove.net/ - website for the palce.
Here are the questions I asked them: 1. Do you have a boat ramp and is it accessible at all times of the year (water level)? 2. How large is your facility? At one of our current reunions, we have over 100 people and 30 boats. Although I doubt it would be this big the first year, we would like a place to come back to year after year. 3. Do you allow alcohol? We do not get excessive, but we do enjoy a beer after a long day on the water. 4. Do you have a large gathering area/pavilion where we could have a banquet one night? 5. Do you offer any cabins or apartments for those who may not want to tent camp? 6. How far is the nearest town for groceries/supplies? 7. Can you please indicate what your prices are as they seem to be down on the web site right now? And, here are the answers I got: I believe we can meet all of your needs and look forward to making your reunions and get-togethers a very pleasant experience!To answer your questions: 1. Yes, we have a boat ramp, if your boats are not huge yachts or very large pontoons boats the water level, even at it's lowest will be just fine for your boats. 2. Our facility is approx. 3 acres and we have a boat slip and pier where your boats can be docked to. 3. Yes, alcohol is permited, we sale all beer products in our bait shop and make sure we are well stocked for your event. 4. Yes, we have a large pavillion that will facilitate your needs. 5. Yes, we have rentals you may reserve for your non-tent campers. 6. The nearest Winn-Dixie is approx. 7-10 minutes from our resort. Very Close! 7. Our rentals are $65.00 nightly plus tax. Our tent sites are $17.00 nightly plus tax. Seems like a nice place. Let me know what you think or if anyone has had an experiance with them. Adam ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: critter
Date Posted: July-16-2008 at 1:37pm
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This looks like it would meet the needs that I experienced in GL.
And maybe a bit warmer ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: July-16-2008 at 1:44pm
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It looks good Adam. Does the lake have a nice gathering spot like a sand bar or sandy shore line? This is always good to have for us with young kids.
Can our boats navigate up the northern outlet/river on Cresent to the major river to the north? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: July-16-2008 at 2:26pm
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Good questions, Steve. I hope someone closer to that area can help us out with the answers. I have never been to that lake, but may be making a trip soon to check it out!
Suprisingly, this is one of the few campgrounds around the area that has both tent and RV/cabins and is on a lake. If you guys post any questions that need answers, I will be more than happy to give them a call and ask. They were very nice and helpful in the email. I am sure that some of the organizers and attendees of GL and NE reunions will think of things I have not. ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: bill1
Date Posted: July-24-2008 at 1:16am
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sorry responding so late, but i haven't checked the reunion forums lately. i am here at lake seminole. it looks good on a map but not where you would want to do a SE reunion. very good fishing here, but not many places for watersports for a large amount of boats and definitly no entertainment. just a 20 acre state park and the 2 rivers that come together to form the lake. oh, and lots of gators. sorry ------------- bill |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: July-28-2008 at 4:15pm
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Thanks for the info, Bill.
I am still looking into Crescent Lake in Central Florida. It is not far from Lake George. There is a creek that conects Crescent to the St. Johns River and from there to about anywhere in FL, but the creek itself is pretty long (15 miles) and I do not know what, if any, places there are to stop along it. I still plan on going to check it out maybe this weekend. If anyone else is interested in meeting there, it is always better to have another set of eyes and opinions. Give me a call if interested, 517-410-3254 Adam ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: NautiqueFreak
Date Posted: August-04-2008 at 3:20pm
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Does it necissarily have to be in the state of Florida?? Lake Martin in Alabama is a great, super clean and friendly lake to have it on. Plenty of water and sand bars. Water sports can be done in the morning and afternoons as I do every weekend and their is even a slalom course on one side of the lake. About 3 hours from the Florida line. ------------- If ya can't do it behind a Nautique..I don't wanna do it! |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: August-06-2008 at 12:09pm
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Only thing we have to think about is the temp. Three hours north of the FL line is about 5 hours north of Orlando/Central FL. We are thinking about having this around Feb/March time frame, so what kind of temps could we expect there at that time? ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: NautiqueFreak
Date Posted: August-06-2008 at 12:17pm
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around Feb/March the weather is still pretty cool, just depending on the day. The weather is weird here and if you live here you would know what I mean. It will be cold as rip one day and t-shirt weather the next. Either way the water will still be cool at this time for sure. April sounds like a good time to me. I mean that would be "spring" technically. Even in Florida in Feb. and March the weather could be cool and the water be a little cold. I was on my spring break (around March 15 this past year) and the weather was nice a couple of days and very cool a few days and water pretty cool as well so..i guess will just have to talk about it..however I believe we could get more people from like MS,GA,AR,TN,FL and such will Alabama being a fairly central location ------------- If ya can't do it behind a Nautique..I don't wanna do it! |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: August-06-2008 at 7:39pm
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My timing is horrible. I live down in Orlando right now going to Marine Mechanics Institute and will be moving back to Mass in November, which means of course I'll miss the North East reunion, and won't be around central FL in the spring so I won't be at that reunion, and I wont be able to go to GL because I will be in peak season of working on boats. Hopefully I will be able to attend the NE next year. ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: August-06-2008 at 7:58pm
I vote for warm water in FL if it's early in the year. I live just north of Atl and I don't 'like' the water temps till may...and you snowbirds are welcome to call me a wuss!!! LOL John and Eddie and MM...yall know the area, whatcha' think? ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: August-06-2008 at 10:50pm
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Central FL Info:
March Average High Temperature: 77F Days about 90F: 0 Average Low Temperature: 56F Days with Lows below Freezing: 4 Average Rainfall Amount: 3.4" Days With Rain: 7 Days with Thunderstorms: 3 Days with Fog: 15 April Average High Temperature: 82F Days about 90F: 2 Average Low Temperature: 60F Days with Lows below Freezing: 0 Average Rainfall Amount: 2.0" Days With Rain: 5 Days with Thunderstorms: 3 Days with Fog: 12 Auburn, AL averages (near Lake Martin) Average Max. Temperature (F) Average Min. Feb 60.8 38.0 Mar 67.1 43.6 Apr 76.0 51.6 May 84.1 59.3 I was checking out Lake Martin and it looks like a sweet lake. Lots of coves and bays, kind of like Dale Hollow. The only downfall is that we were trying to have a early spring reunion. We would have to wait until about May up there for the temps we can get in March down here. The problem with waiting until April is, depending on the weather of course, that a lot of the die hards will have their boats in the water already up north. ( I seem to remember hearing about people going on ice breaking missions  ). We wanted to give a mid winter break to the guys up north and a chance to get a weekend "fix". I also understand what you say about the weather being inconsistent, but I like the chances based on historical highs and lows ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-07-2008 at 4:03am
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Greg; I am all for March or Febuary in Florida. Last year we had a great trip on the St. John's the weekend Reid and his posse were down for Daytona. First time we met AdamT and his pretty pink boat. There is pictures and a thread on here somewhere but I don't know where. We gotta get with azues and do some scouting around.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: August-07-2008 at 10:18am
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JBear! Good to hear from ya! I thought we had lost you! ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: NautiqueFreak
Date Posted: August-07-2008 at 8:48pm
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thats funny you say Auburn, AL azeus17 haha because thats actually where I live right now. i am in school here and yes it is very close to Martin. Well its whatever you guys decide, just gonna throw the idea out there because my family has a nice lake place there and I know a bunch of folks there that would help out and what not but will figure it out and I can't wait where ever we decide to go!! ------------- If ya can't do it behind a Nautique..I don't wanna do it! |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: August-20-2008 at 2:13pm
I'm bumping this just to see if this party is still in the minds of our Southerns buddies to put together next Spring. It may be to early to still plan this out, but hell, summer is just about over up hear and the winterization, boat storage planning would go easier knowing we might have to get to the boats with snow still on the ground.... Look forward to hearing of the possibilities.. Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: critter
Date Posted: August-20-2008 at 4:06pm
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I am pretty sure that I would attend. Would also plan to bring a boat. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda |
Posted By: 92NautiqueSNOB
Date Posted: August-20-2008 at 7:34pm
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I too would love to be able to attend- just reading about the great time and fellowship at the GL reunions has my interest. I too would plan to bring one of my CC's (depending how the old girl is running) ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3288 - 92 SNOB http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2336 - 1957 ATOM |
Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: August-20-2008 at 9:56pm
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FL late March or early April works best for me. Can not get boat out of storage till sometime early to mid March. Those of us bringing boats from the North might want to winterize for the haul, for I have heard of blocks freezing during the drive while returning from a Spring break.
This is about the time of year when we try to visit in-laws in Ft Myers. A FL get together would be a welcome addition. ------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: bill1
Date Posted: August-21-2008 at 12:55am
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I'm still interested. Count me in. ------------- bill |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: August-24-2008 at 9:07pm
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I think it is still in the plans. I have been meaning to go check out a campground/lake, but something always seems to come up. We still have roughly 6 months to plan, but definitely count on pulling her out of the snow for the trip! ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Bradley950
Date Posted: September-02-2008 at 1:30am
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Count me in also, I live just a short drive from Lake Cresent and will gladly take some pics if that would help. ------------- Brad Miller bradley950@yahoo.com |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: September-06-2008 at 5:54am
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Hey Brad. That would be great. Are you familiar with the lake? Does it have a sandbar or area to congregate? The campground looks like it would work for us, but it is always nice to have a spot on the water to meet up as well.
I will be out of town for the next two weeks, but would love to meet up with you sometime to check it out if you would like. Adam ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Bradley950
Date Posted: September-06-2008 at 11:13am
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Hey Adam, I have never been on that lake but it looks really nice. I see you are in Jax we could make a day trip down to check it out. I can't put my boat in the river here anyway it's still flooded from FAY. Just let me know. ------------- Brad Miller bradley950@yahoo.com |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: September-16-2008 at 6:48pm
{{{{ Bump }}}} JBear, sent you an email...... Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-17-2008 at 2:21am
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Hey Mojo...didn't get the mail...not getting any thru the site again. Will send you one thru your profile and maybe you get send me a return.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: September-18-2008 at 11:21am
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Chiming in a little late on this one but Kim and I could possibly pull the 88' down for this one as well. Keep us updated dated gentlemen. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-19-2008 at 1:07am
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You guys better be coming.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: SemperFIsh
Date Posted: September-22-2008 at 10:53am
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I think I might try to make my first CC reunion, I just restored my grandfather's Fish Nautique and I think it would be fun, might even try a little tubing and skiing. I can't wait to find out when and where, (hopefully it will work with my schedule.)
I am posting a complete rebuild video of the FN in my youtube channel, Gigg566, (Google Gigg566) and it should come up, or (Google Duane and Selena). One of them should work. Let me know what you think, I have a couple more to make and post. Duane ------------- Capt Duane Tampa, FL Semper FIsh N Dive |
Posted By: Old Ripper
Date Posted: September-26-2008 at 11:18pm
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Google the Lake Minneola Inn.
It is located west of Orlando in Minneola, Fl. Not far from the mouse house either. Not as quaint as Mt Dora but less expensive. It sits on a chain of lakes that have sandy areas to beach which many of you seem to ask about.Plenty of restaurants and if your really bent on shopping Mt Dora is about a 30 min drive by car. ------------- 99/90/80 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-27-2008 at 2:13am
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Thanks ripper...looks like we are looking at the end of March for an "informal" reunion. We nreed to do a little looking around here but at least this will give you Northern guys something to think about.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |