River Run 2011 Date Change/ Poll

Yes, the several weeks, Say in March does sound good. Just because the states had a ridiculous winter of 2009/2010. Some of the snows probably kept some people home.

The events I like, the Monkey Run,and the Run to the Glen, well I'll have to wait on the Glen next year since I missed that with the impellor problems.I'd like to see an 'older' boat show, do those shows include 'swap meets' ; flea market type events? That's kinda what I look forward to.

With my problems this year, maybe someone in the 'parts' business, bring some items for just in case, belts,impellors,spark plugs,etc.

Also I hear at the other events, prop businesses bring props to try out on your boats.

I'm in favor of doing other things, it's just that with that area it's kinda spread out and having to trailer a boat if needed somewhere else ,would be nice, but maybe would be limited to certain people that tow with RV's.

I liked staying in that quaint campground with everyone, especially the camp fires at night.

The Monkey Run is a must though, with a sign-up sheet in advance, so that would be kinda laid out with the # of boats to ride in and the # of people to ride with someone else if needed. We all know how tight that river can get.

And if anyone's left behind, we need a cb radio or hand held radios that would be workable in that no service area.Reid needs to put us up a cell tower out there somewhere.

I like the idea of other things to do, or a pick this or that, but some say this is a big party event- not a planned out, go to the restroom at this time, go eat at this time,go to bed at this time.

It's like NASCAR this year- No Rules-- Just Have Fun and Fellowship!

But I'm hooked now and up for anything! Can't wait till next year!


    Marty

Donald , the next week end is a no no,Too many people and events for Bike week, this is a 10 day event that just gets started on Friday and will continue for another week.
Ideas would be based on the boat show weekend.This would allow for a number of options not available any other time of the year.There will be over 350 classic boats at the show in March.
Mount Dora hosted this event for years , now the location has changed and it has only gotten bigger and better.
It appears that Karen, Chip and the Dart will be making a trip back to Florida in 3 weeks.We will call it a "Dry River Run." Gotta go and check it out, lottsa old boats and parts and people and did I mention old boats too?????????????
Big Wave Dave and his lovely wife Kathy will be our host and guide for this years Mount Dora Boat Show.It is a nasty job but we will do what is best for the SITE.Sometimes life SUCKS, stuck at a boat show in the middle of Florida in late March, surrounded by fellow boaters.
Oh the pain we go thru for the benefit of my fellow CCFan's,gotta go see...............Billy/Karen/Chip/Dave & Kathy

Donald80SN wrote: However, some of the guys like to come down for the 500 and this could make it difficult for them to come twice in three to four weeks.

Building on that...

River Run looks like a great event, wish I could have made it down and chances are its not in the cards for me to make it in the future, so this is just the opinion of a disinterested third party.

The River Run was started because Reid and a few of his buddies wanted to supplement their trip to the race with a water component. As far as I know, they've been doing it for years. Just doesn't seem right at this point to say, "Sorry Reid, this is what we want to do to your event."

Not saying the proposal doesnt sound like a good time too, nor do I think that Reid is incapable of speaking up for himself. Its just that this is what I thought of when I read the suggestion.

I searched for the right words so as to not make this sound fussy and cranky (too much of that going on here lately....must be the long winter) and I'm not sure I succeeded, so I jsut want to make sure everyone knows I'm not being critical... just making an observation.

Chime, chime, I'm in. Thanks Larry for your concern in your posting, as you were indeed correct in how this gathering originally started. When the decision was originally made to move it a week later than Daytona I was "initially" not too pleased, but realized quickly that a little compromise on my part would make the event better for the group, PLUS, since we were typically down in Fla the week before Daytona anyway doing some boating, we just decided to move that week forward to after the race and take in the Keys between the events, so it ended up being swell for Joe and myself. Now, as for moving it further into March, as Joe mentioned, I was indeed one of those discussing this as a positive option, and for the same reasons stated above. My only negative, which Joe may have convinced me otherwise of, was if it would possibly be too late for some of the Northern contingency as it might not fit as well into their winter break scenarios, when they really need a break from the cold. But if that's not an issue, than I'm all for moving it out to March. And to coincide with the Mount Dora/Tavares classic show, could be really fun. Mount Dora is only 35 miles from Parramore's so like the Monkey Run on the Silver River, it's a close-by destination. Rodney and I did this trip a handful of years ago and it was really neat, especially cruising down the scenic Dora Canal. http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/boating/the_dora_canal.aspx. It could make for a really nice Friday destination. So count my vote to move the SJRR to the later date.    

Making it later would always be better but we'd have to be careful getting it too late and run into the spring break crowd. What are the actual dates?

I was sitting round the house talking with Kim last night when we got on the subject of the River Run (and I didn't even have to bring it up). Kim said she wished that the event would be pushed back til March as it would probably work better for her to able to attend. The weather would be warmer and much more enjoyable for standing round in a spring drinking a cold beer. Wow! funny you should mention that as it is being discussed as we speak. So.......count me in for moving it back a month to coincide with the forementioned things to do. After talking with the Doc we will have a plan as far as launching boats for the Monkey Run and the Glenn. No formal dinner for Fri (or Sat)night but give the Blackwater Inn a heads up with how many Fans will be showing up to eat. Keep the cookout just what it is a potluck of sorts but maybe those of us who are driving in can help out those who are flying in by picking up whatever they want to contribute. By keeping it simple and Fans stepping up when help is needed as they have always done is what makes this event great and folks keep returning year after year. I received an email from Art Cozier saying that he had a great time and that you can bet he'll be there anytime the CCFans invade middle Fla.

Dave , as it stands now, nothing has changed,But..........
We, Karen, Chip, Dave and Kathy are going to Mt. Dora Boat Show in March to see what they have to offer and how it will help attendance at our event.
Moving the SJRR to late March will almost guarantee the weather,and more will allow more CCFans to enjoy the multitude of activities available in and around Orlado.
This may be a WIN WIN for all parties involved.Thanx for the offer,we will need you later to tie up some loose ends . Billy

Just a thought, maybe we can have the event for a week of fun.
And if we can get an group rate for the cabins for the week would be nice too.

P.S. Marty I'll take you to Daytona to swim with the sharks next year. Or we can just get a good tan and look at the new swim wear...

Dave

We sure did miss you guy's Greg. Hope ya'll are doing okay. It just didn't seem to be the same without the pumpkin patch and two "Outback" hats cruising up the river.

Morfoot wrote: We sure did miss you guy's Greg.

I got to second that. One reason that Patti did not make the trip was no Amy and no Kim. To long to wait till next year to see you guys. Hope to get us all together way before the next River run.

john

threadjack....48 on the way home from the store tonight Gary at 6pm. Gotta go more south I guess.

john

Hard to go more south than that unless you're gonna go see kapla. Ain't a bad idea now that I think of it...sure do like the pics of some of his boat crew.

john

can find you only if you jump off the swim platform right on their back.

john