2018 River Ruckus

We are going - Val and I. It would be nice to be at the SJRR for the Sunnyland show weekend. For us, it's more about the people, but we don't get a show like that around here.......... We vote show weekend.

Smith family will as always look forward to seeing everyone. Not sure if, and how many kids will come? Two high school boys, I would think, College girls probably not. Sunnyland show is always enjoyable, what dates are set for that?

The Farmer's will be there on any week decided but did enjoy the river cruise to the boat show. The Correct Craft factory tour was also great for those interested.

Sounds good to me! We are in for whenever and whatever!

Air206 wrote: We are going - Val and I. It would be nice to be at the SJRR for the Sunnyland show weekend. For us, it's more about the people, but we don't get a show like that around here.......... We vote show weekend.

I asked My financial advisor (also known as my Sue) and our vote for this adventure we have yet to attend is boat show weekend.

NCH20SKIER wrote: Air206 wrote: We are going - Val and I. It would be nice to be at the SJRR for the Sunnyland show weekend. For us, it's more about the people, but we don't get a show like that around here.......... We vote show weekend. I asked My financial advisor (also known as my Sue) and our vote for this adventure we have yet to attend is boat show weekend.

That would be great!

Hi Tim - Rodney here - been awhile since I have been on here and my last SJRR was 2015 - glad the river/lock run to the boat show has been a success and still a desire by many - I am going to make all efforts to make it this year so count me in- look forward to seeing and relearning everyone's name (still have crs)

hopefully the Deens will be able to fit it into our schedule. The trip to the show will be a very good idea. My have to bum a ride as Dad and Son may not bring both boats. Have not discussed with Adam so we will have to see how that works out. My windshield may not want to make the extended Jax to Astor run. Hopefully, Uncle Todd will show up with a can of Gator repellent.

separator71 wrote: I'll be there if I can get the boat finished by then.

Be great to see it finished BUT you can still come without it! Always plenty of room to hitch a ride and/or the Saturday night dinner is always GREAT!

Chris, you've got roughly 3 months to "Git er Done" plus you live in FL so Old Man Winter doesn't really doesn't have much to say about it. Like Jerry said, just plan on going anyway, boat or no boat as there at always plenty of boats to hitch a ride from.

Been trying to contact Parramores about the event as the last couple of years they've knocked a little off the rate per night since we fill up the campground for several days but haven't been able to talk to a human about it yet. As soon as I do, I'll let y'all know.

In previous SJRR's; we've pretty much winged it on a GAME plan other than the run down the Ocklawaha River to the boat show.

Thursday- what ever folks wanna do. Some wanna head north to "the Glenn" and some south past the bridge and ski/raft up. Boats back on trailers if you're running down the Ocklawaha River in the morning. Dinner usually at the Essex to get your Fried food overdose.

Friday- Depart Parramores at 9:00am for the 32 mile ride to Moss Bluff Ramp. Stop for Gas, Ice etc. Launch and head to the boat show ASAP probably round 10:30..... Bout a 2 hr trip to the show itself. Leave the show round 4:30-5 (depending on what time the Lock closes.) Boats back on trailers and head back to Parramores. Mingle with CCFans and usually head to the Blackwater Inn for dinner and brews.

Sat- What ever folks wanna do. Head to the Spring or ski or whatever. Bring what ya brought cookout at the Rec Hall Sat night round 7-9ish???? Always a issue to set a time as if the conditions are fantastic, CCFans DON"T wanna leave the water.

Sun- Most folks hit the road but a few hang around as Sun is usually the best day as the sun is Hot, water is calm and the St.Johns River is begging to be abused.

Pretty much it.....always subject to change but tis always a fun time. Not too many places that you can run 28+mph for miles and rarely see another boat. Only wakes being made are usually the ones being made by the flotella of CC's.

Phyllis and I are planning to be there. Daylight time is nice, but I think I would favor dovetailing it with the Tavares show and doing the Oklawaha run on Friday or Saturday. She normally works all day on Fridays, but if need be I could probably talk her into taking the day off. I'm going to work on CC Administration to allow me to bring the '61. It's seriously broken right now; engine filled up with water at the Masters and none of the department heads want to fix it on their budgets. Let's try to get the date settled soon!

Can't mess with big corporation bottom lines and the CEO's paycheck.. No tax write off fixing up what they consider just an old boat!

You guys are all stuck in the past. Lets get that old dust collecting eyesore out of the lobby and replace it with something more in tune with things to come.