Are YOU interested?
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Printed Date: June-19-2024 at 3:31pm
Topic: Are YOU interested?
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Subject: Are YOU interested?
Date Posted: September-19-2007 at 12:53pm
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During a recent thread jack it came to my attention that several C.C. fans go to the Daytona 500 in mid-February and spend a week on and around the Saint Johns River and local springs just West of Daytona. Astor,Florida, more specifically. I would be willing to gather information on lodging such as cabins motels and short term rentals, and anything else required to promote a C.C. fan gathering in that area. I have a place on a spring fed lake just North of Astor and have a few neighbors that rent out houses on the lake. It is a 425 acre private lake. I intend to have a slalom course in by Jan 08 (Hopfully) This part of Florida is still "Old Florida". If you induldge youself it will ruin you.
If you are interested chime in. Those that are already coming please tell me if the "Week" you will be here is before the race or the week following. BTW: See ya at Daytona Git 'er done ------------- hasbeenskier |
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Posted By: nautiquefanatic
Date Posted: September-19-2007 at 1:25pm
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I would be interested, never been in that area with my boat!
pc ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3448" rel="nofollow - 1973 Ski Nautique http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=830" rel="nofollow - 1979 Barefoot Nautique |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: September-19-2007 at 1:45pm
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Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: September-19-2007 at 1:48pm
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Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: September-19-2007 at 2:15pm
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You can Google Earth for the area:
Silver River(Silver Springs), motor boats can launch to float the river. The whole thing is NO WAKE. Saint Johns River,Silver Glen Springs and much more... ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: September-19-2007 at 4:50pm
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Man-o-man! Just one more good connection to come from this organization. Thanks a ton BJ for kicking this off. Do you have any picts of that lake when it's not so rough? I've never been crazy about skiing the alligator slalom course also known as the St Johns, so that looks great. And I'm sure there are a few lurking here too but we'll trust your judgement.
PC, this is some of the neatest cruising I've ever seen and why we keep coming back with the boats. Miles of calm waters and curves and all kinds of wildlife. Several bar/restaurants to pull up to as well. We could cruise jbears or MM's lake chain(s) for a day as well as skiing at BJs, and cruise the StJohn's up to Silver Glen on another day. Big Time! ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: September-19-2007 at 5:55pm
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Reid,
What are the dates of your visit? Have you already obtained lodging? I can assure you there are "NO" gators on this lake. NOT ONE! The name of the the lake is Broward Lake in Pomona Park, Spring fed, sand bottom and crystal clear. You can Google Earth it also. Let me know when you will be down. (Week before or after the 500).. As you noted, it does not seem like our brother's have much interest. I will follow through with anyone that inquires. ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: September-19-2007 at 7:14pm
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BJ,
It's just not fair of you to post pictures like that for those of us so far away. Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: nautiquefanatic
Date Posted: September-19-2007 at 7:29pm
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Count me in......sounds INCREDIBLE!! Thanks BJ and Reid......
pc ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3448" rel="nofollow - 1973 Ski Nautique http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=830" rel="nofollow - 1979 Barefoot Nautique |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: September-19-2007 at 7:54pm
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Chuck,
Come on down... Call it a MISSION TRIP! ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: September-19-2007 at 11:59pm
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Bj..Is that lake connected to the river? I always stay at the half moon cabins, its half way between the astor bridge and lake george, and they have covered slips for about 20 boats and a ramp at the of cost of about 50 to 60 bucks a night, there is also a campground at salt springs! ------------- |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-20-2007 at 12:04am
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COUNT US IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chuck; Mission trip needed to help hurricane survivors in Lake Wales Florida. In fact I just happen to have a place you can stay. BJ; I think you can count on MM and me to help get this off the ground. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: September-20-2007 at 12:14am
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M.M. my lake is not connected to the river. The lake is 5 miles by trailer to a boat ramp at Welaka. I have friends that live on the lake and launch at Welaka and ride down river to Silver Glen all the time. Half Moon is just a lot closer to Silver Glen.
We have five months to build momentum, Try and get the word out ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-20-2007 at 12:16am
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Hey BJ...do me a favor would you? PLease go to my profile and try to send me a e-mail. Then let me know here if you do...then I'll look for it.Thanks.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: September-20-2007 at 12:27am
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J bear: e mail transmitted 21:28 let me know if not received.
I have already gotten notice it did not go. Let me try somthing else Still trying... I may have to resort to old technology... a telephone ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: September-20-2007 at 1:26am
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Thanks but I did not get it. I have been having trouble with my e-mail from the site...everything else I get fine but...e-mail from here I am not getting. So I tried something new...didn't work either. Thanks anyhow.
Do you happen to have my phone numbers? john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: September-20-2007 at 2:40am
We are in, as long as Reid brings that shot/ski down with him! ------------- |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: September-20-2007 at 10:13am
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John I do not have your numbers, However my cell is 727-612-4772 call any time bj ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: September-27-2007 at 1:54pm
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BJ, I'm finally back on track with this after finalizing our accommodations. It turns out that we've rented a three bedroom cottage at the Welaka Lodge and Resort just 5 miles down the road from you. We'll be arriving there Wed AM, 2/13, and leaving Tues, 2/19. We plan to hit the water somewhere different on Wed afternoon, Thurs, Fri, (race track Fri nite for truck race- last yr we never made it past Hooters across from the track; won't hurt my feelings to repeat), more boating on Saturday, big race on Sunday, little boating on Monday, then leaving Tues. i.e, lots of boating and exploring.
The cottage we have is right on the river with a nice dock and two covered slips with dockage for another boat or two supposedly. We'll be bringing 3 boats with our group of eight people. Is there by chance another motel/hotel in town there in case Jmurph, Nautique John, and possibly others may want to come down? ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: September-27-2007 at 3:53pm
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Great Idea!! I would love to come down. I am in Jax, so not a far trip. At least for the weekend. As you can see I am pretty new to the site, but would like to start putting some faces with names. ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: September-27-2007 at 8:51pm
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Reid,
Did you get an e-mail from me regarding the rental house several doors over from me? azeus17: Great bring it on down. I imagine most of the folks are going to make it for the week-end. ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: hasbeenskier
Date Posted: September-27-2007 at 10:21pm
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I am going to the lake tomorrow and I will obtain info on local lodging establishments this week-end and report nexr week. ------------- hasbeenskier |
Posted By: MarineSRT8
Date Posted: October-04-2007 at 7:21pm
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Hey BJ the boat wont be done yet but as long as work does not get in the way I will def come down to hang out. Judging by the pictures you showed me at your house the lake looks beautiful and ready to be cut to pieces!!! ------------- "Some people go an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. Marines don't have that problem" -Pres. Ronald Reagan-  |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: October-04-2007 at 9:02pm
BJ, sorry for the late response as i missed your post. Anyway, i haven't rec'd an email. If you send another, best use my office email as opposed to going thru the site. It's easy to remember: "reidp@bellsouth.net" You may have already rec'd a phone call from me by the time you read this. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
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