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Please indicate where you prefer to have a 2013 builder's meet

yea I was the first vote

Add a third option......both!!! One in early summer and one in late summer. Early summer - Pensacola and Late summer - Sebastain.....what do you think about that?

I really like the Sebastian idea. Haven't been there since they were blasting the channel to build the bridge in the early 60's. It was where I found out not to stick my finger in a fish's mouth when he has "buck teeth"!

I agree with the 2 event idea. Its always nice to go south for a visit and having another event in the panhandle or south Alabama/or Mississippi could help broaden the base of boat builders.

There is a fishing camp in Gautier, MS...the name is Tucei's (or Hercules Fishing Camp)
Tucei's Fishing Camp is a Fishing Lodge in Gautier Mississippi operated by Kenny Borries. Tucei's Fishing Camp is located at 3300 Oak St, Gautier Mississippi 39553. You can reach them at 228-497-6743.

There are boat slips below each lodge and Mary Walker Marina is right next door.

Barrier islands (Horn, Sand, and Petit Bois) are about 10 miles off shore, oil rigs start at 5-7 miles past the islands.

I voted "other" for two meetings.

A vote for "other" is a vote for Obama - that just an inside joke, will delete it

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jacquesmm wrote:I voted "other" for two meetings.

I'd like to change my vote from P-cola to other!

The purpose off this poll was to determine were to held the Southeastern Boat Builders Meet 2013 somewhere in June/July, well that was my intention.
In my opinion splitting up won't do this meeting any good, this would result in 2 small groups of people at 2 different meets, I think the bigger the group the more boats will attend, the more ideas will be shared and off course the bigger the fun, not to mention any group discounts that we might get here and there.
Don't get me wrong 2 meets is fun but I think this should be done somewhere later into the year

So I think this poll should go back to the choice between the given options please correct me if I'm wrong.

I agree, "other" should be other, not both.

We actually had two meets in Florida in 2009. While the first, bigger event at CR was a lot of fun...the second meet at Boca was even better
BTW, the Innlet motel at Boca is also a perfect model for an ideal meet location IMHO

I like Boca Grande too.

That's a perfect facility for our needs.

When location options were given, I really thought Boca Grande would have been a better option based on past history of others there, facilities, fishing options. If most want to got to Boca grande, my vote would change to that location: as long as it is not in April or vaery early May. We just foud out our daughter and her husband are going to have their 3rd child about them Wife says no chance of trip during that time period for obvious reasons. Has been many years since we've been able to attend. really looking forward to seeing everyone and those I've never met. John

Boca is awesome but it pretty much limits the meet to everyone that lives east of Alabama. It's 1300 miles from Oklahoma, I think you would get a larger turnout if the event was held closer to the panhandle. Just my opinion!!!

Boca is okay for me also, although it's about 1500 miles Pensacola would be 1900 miles no problems either

Boca is awesome but it pretty much limits the meet to everyone that lives east of Alabama. It's 1300 miles from Oklahoma,

I like awesome And nobody is limited. Last year we had our meet in the Keys, and people came from Colorado and Texas and Tennessee and Curacao and Georgia and other places. Prairie Dog's FIL pulled a boat from Texas, and Mad Dog drove a camper from Texas. Will flew down from DC. We have quite a few from the NE also. Joe usually comes from Michigan and John from Illinois, and others. Since I've been going to the meets in the last 6 years, we usually have a turn out of between 40 and 70 people, that ain't too bad I think

Those folks in Puget Sound can't seem to get 3 people together for lunch, but we do OK down here for turnout

Everglades City/Chokoloskee would be a great place for a meet. I would make the trip for that.

AtTheBrink wrote:Everglades City/Chokoloskee would be a great place for a meet. I would make the trip for that.

The last couple of years, we have spent a week in that area (in January) camping and fishing, beautiful place You might want to start a blood drive though if you want to try it during the Summer

Edit...I see the vote is 6-6 Since I am from a "swing state", I will hold out until the polls are about to close

You might want to start a blood drive though if you want to try it during the Summer

You got that right Dori and I pulled into Everglades City once in a 40' sailboat. Needed dry land, good food and diesel fuel. I'm almost certain it was June. Tied up at The Everglades Rod and Gun Club and the old fellow at the dock told us that we wouldn't live through the night if we stayed on that boat. He was right, the bugs were as bad as I've ever seen them, and we got some bugs here too We had to get a room. Dangitman

That's the only time I've been there, but it looked like a very neat place. Old Florida for sure. Probably best enjoyed in the winter, or at least in the daylight

I know all about the bugs! But i also know about the awesome fishing there in the summer months! From snook to permit to monster jewfish amd tarpon! It has something for everyone and you can do it all in a couple days!

Just throwing it out there. It is your meet.

Just throwing it out there. It is your meet.

No it's not, it's all of ours meet Just like this is our country All votes are equal. Opinions are welcome. That was a very nice place and I'd really like to go back, just not in the summer It's too far inland to catch a breeze in the summer, and the bugs would be terrible. Some of us are used to bugs, but there ain't many of us used to bugs of that quality

Cracker Larry wrote:

Just throwing it out there. It is your meet.

No it's not, it's all of ours meet Just like this is our country All votes are equal. Opinions are welcome. That was a very nice place and I'd really like to go back, just not in the summer It's too far inland to catch a breeze in the summer, and the bugs would be terrible. Some of us are used to bugs, but there ain't many of us used to bugs of that quality

Sometimes those skeeters are mistaken for turkeys...

But really, it aint that bad. I have been there about a dozen times in the summer and it is no worse than south mississippi...

Opinions are welcome.

Exactly I thought that was the purpose of the thread? Anyway, since it RARELY freezes in that corner of my home state, we grow skeeters down there the size of small birds

AtTheBrink wrote:

Cracker Larry wrote:

Just throwing it out there. It is your meet.

No it's not, it's all of ours meet Just like this is our country All votes are equal. Opinions are welcome. That was a very nice place and I'd really like to go back, just not in the summer It's too far inland to catch a breeze in the summer, and the bugs would be terrible. Some of us are used to bugs, but there ain't many of us used to bugs of that quality

Sometimes those skeeters are mistaken for turkeys...

But really, it aint that bad. I have been there about a dozen times in the summer and it is no worse than south mississippi...

You are a heck of a lot tougher than I am

Sometimes those skeeters are mistaken for turkeys...

I had 2 of them pick me up by each shoulder. One said to the other, "Where are we going?" The other one answered " doesn't matter, let's just get him out of here before our parents come and take him away from us."

Sometimes reality has to check in. Their are a lot of us builders who have shampagne taste but have beer pocket books. Its all well and good to be able to go to all these neat places but a lot of us just can't afford it. even jacques mentioned it to me. I love to be able to go to the Keys, Everglades , and a lot of other places. I can't afford it and I am sure others are in the same boat as I. Got to get real sometimes. This is not just a rich mans group. Got to let the little men be able to enjoy it also. Just my .02.

stickystuff wrote:Sometimes reality has to check in. Their are a lot of us builders who have shampagne taste but have beer pocket books. Its all well and good to be able to go to all these neat places but a lot of us just can't afford it. even jacques mentioned it to me. I love to be able to go to the Keys, Everglades , and a lot of other places. I can't afford it and I am sure others are in the same boat as I. Got to get real sometimes. This is not just a rich mans group. Got to let the little men be able to enjoy it also. Just my .02.

I understand but on the other hand don't understand, it doesn't matter were the meet take's place you have to pay for a sleeping place and you have to pay for food unless the meet is at home. so is it really those extra tanks of gas that is holding some people back in case it's a little further as around their corner??

Cracker Larry wrote:

Sometimes those skeeters are mistaken for turkeys...

I had 2 of them pick me up by each shoulder. One said to the other, "Where are we going?" The other one answered " doesn't matter, let's just get him out of here before our parents come and take him away from us."

Woow! Pretty scary stuff can happen down there in the land of the dinosaurs!

so is it really those extra tanks of gas that is holding some people back in case it's a little further as around their corner??

It is for me if I was to drive there. At todays fuel prices it would cost me close to $1800.00 just in fuel to get there and back count in about 4 to 5 nights in a hotel on the way and I'm OUT
Only way I can do it is to fly and not bring my boat, but if I'm going to a boat builders meet I'd sure like to have my boat there.

Larry B wrote: Only way I can do it is to fly and not bring my boat, but if I'm going to a boat builders meet I'd sure like to have my boat there.

Me to but sometimes you have to sacrifice something to get the other, I had a great time without my boat last June @ the Keys, it's not only about the boats it's also if not more about the people doing/loving the same thing you love to do. Hope this made change you mind

peter-curacao wrote:

Larry B wrote: Only way I can do it is to fly and not bring my boat, but if I'm going to a boat builders meet I'd sure like to have my boat there.

Me to but sometimes you have to sacrifice something to get the other, I had a great time without my boat last June @ the Keys, it's not only about the boats it's also if not more about the people doing/loving the same thing you love to do. Hope this made change you mind

Actually, I had plans to go to the Key's, seems life got in the way again. I really hope to make the meet one year because I would really like to meet up face to face. I can bring pictures of my boat I've only met a few face to face and all were fantastic people as I'm sure all the rest are.
I'll make it happen soon

I am planning a florida trip for next summer so no matter where it is I will stop by to see you guys if I can. Back to the everglades and a stop at Punta Gorda. I havent fished Punta Gorda since the Redfish Cup in 2004.

AtTheBrink wrote:

Cracker Larry wrote:

Sometimes those skeeters are mistaken for turkeys...

I had 2 of them pick me up by each shoulder. One said to the other, "Where are we going?" The other one answered " doesn't matter, let's just get him out of here before our parents come and take him away from us."

Woow! Pretty scary stuff can happen down there in the land of the dinosaurs!

I think Hurricane Floyd blew some of those skeeters up here. Shortly after Floyd, one of them flew past me and I saw 3 ticks on his leg

I voted for Sebastian, but in the earlier thread threw out an option of Little Harbor Inn, a nice place on the east side of Tampa Bay. Rooms for under $100/night, cool sunsets over the bay from the Tiki Bar and pier, nice beach for the kids, good food at the restaurant, and I think I could get a deal for boats tied up near the rooms. Just a thought... I really like Sebastian and my boat has not seen that coast yet.

cape man wrote:in the earlier thread threw out an option of Little Harbor Inn, a nice place on the east side of Tampa Bay.

I liked that also, seems like a cool place

One of our first get togethers was held in Sebastian. Some of us stayed on the North side of the inlet at For e it was a three hour drive from one side of the state to the other.a camp ground which has escaped my mind of the name. Very nice campground mostly rough anemities. The wind was a steady 25 or 30 MPH the entire weekend. Jacques cooked up some of his famous BBQ Chicken which was awsome. Most all of the outer sites were available for you to tie your boats up to. No docks but tied up next to the mangroves. Very shallow areas all around the site so idleing was the main source until you got in the channel. On the South side is Sebastian Inlet State Park. Very nice all paved sites and also has a ramp on the SE end of te campground. Great swimming areas and walking distance to the Ocean. Fantastic fishing area and the inlet can get real nasty. Monster redfish in the inlet as well as snook. bluefish etc. Joel knows the name of the campground on the N. side of the inlet. It is a county park. First come first serve on the sites.

The swamp angels aren't that bad in S. Florida till the rainy season kicks in for real. Usually the rains starts between the beginning of June and the middle of July unless it is a really weird year then who knows when or even if. Once the first really good rain falls then all of those eggs from last season hatch a few days later and they are all competing for your blood. Bring at least a head net, I also prefer a Therma-cell as well. Long sleeves and pants are a given even during the dry season. Don't count on the local shops to have enough skeeter gear for everyone to buy, bring it with you. Of course if you get desperate enough I might be willing to part with mine, that is for a suitable fee mind you( insert evil laughter!). The 10k Islands (Everglades City) may be a little more affordable in some ways especially if small groups are willing to share a house/condo/cabin. Something to consider is that the 10K Islands are infamous for getting people lost and damaging boats as compared to Boca/Charlotte Harbor. The idiot boaters with more money than brains are more of an issue in Boca/CH. I think both are equidistant to airports. Both take about an hour and a half driving time from my house so it's a wash for me.

Watch out for the thumb sized skeeters or B-52s as I call them, you really do have to wonder if they might haul off a small child. They hurt like a SOB when they bite too.

Swamp

Sebastian it is.

Please see the new thread where we "plan" things