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Posted: **Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:51 am**

We edited the thread title and first post to reflect the meet location and date

Riverside Resort and Marina.
5297 S. Cherokee Way
Homosassa, FL 34448
United States
352-628-2474

Posted: **Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:00 pm**

Where? Someplace where outsiders (+ potential builders) can meet and have a look at our boats.
Homosassa is a very nice place but we kept missing each other and some who came to see the boats never found the dock where we had the boats tied up.
Crystal River, the Keys, Sebastian and Boca Grande were fine from that point of view.
Boca Grande was the best with all the boats under our windows but how about the Florida panhandle? More driving for me but easy for our builders from GA, AL etc.

Posted: **Wed Dec 16, 2015 10:09 pm**

Fly in here, If you miss each other here there could be 4 reasons

1 you deliberately don't want to been seen
2 You are really stupid to get lost on a small island like this
3 You are too drunk drinking to much rum coke's or pure pirates rum, arch arch arch!
4 all of the above or combinations of it, but 3 is most likely here

Well at least you guys are gonna see 1 boat and maybe one in the pipeline

Posted: **Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:21 pm**

Peter, someday Sandi and I are going to visit your island

I watched your 60 Minutes baseball video a couple of times. Looks like an awesome place to hang out for a couple of weeks. BTW, it's impressive the way you guys crank out great baseball players

Posted: **Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:33 pm**

jacquesmm wrote:Where? Someplace where outsiders (+ potential builders) can meet and have a look at our boats.
Homosassa is a very nice place but we kept missing each other and some who came to see the boats never found the dock where we had the boats tied up.
Crystal River, the Keys, Sebastian and Boca Grande were fine from that point of view.
Boca Grande was the best with all the boats under our windows but how about the Florida panhandle? More driving for me but easy for our builders from GA, AL etc.

I liked Homosassa better than any place where we have had a meet so far. The restaurant at the home base hotel was a little sketchy but the room we had was 10 times better than the ones we stayed at in Boca Grande. The river was great and the fishing was good

It was a laid back place, I thought it was perfect...

I like the Panhandle or Fort Myers or Jacksonville. I just don't know any places at any of those locations that would be ideal for a meet

Posted: **Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:07 pm**

I'm really sorry we couldn't make it to Homasassa. Sounds fine to me. Hope I can make it this year. I know nothing about facilities or much else in the panhandle or upper gulf.

Posted: **Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:21 pm**

Cracker Larry wrote:I'm really sorry we couldn't make it to Homasassa. Sounds fine to me. Hope I can make it this year. I know nothing about facilities or much else in the panhandle or upper gulf.

Larry the place we stayed with the water view rooms, I thought was nice, you know the one with the claw machine for crab and the very nice beach bar, the place Joel and his lovely wife and kids visited also that same time.

Posted: **Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:31 pm**

I once visited Pensecola Beach a very nice place for a meet in the upper golf I think

Jimmy Buffet also has a hotel/casino there, but you have to watch out it's also home of the Blue angels if I understood correctly, don't go there if they are having a flying show, a couple hotel nights at that moment will buy you a small house

well sort of

Posted: **Fri Dec 18, 2015 8:18 am**

St. George Island is an awesome place. There are backwater areas for the smaller boats and not too far from some offshore fishing.

Posted: **Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:54 am**

About Homosassa, it is true that the hotel looked good, If we go back there, I will not take my camper but get a room instead.
Now that we know the place, we can decide about meeting on the docks.
Fishing was probably good and that restaurant along the water, the no frills one one 1 mile away, was worth the trip.

I like the panhandle too but for St Georges island, is that not an island to reach by ferry?

Posted: **Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:03 am**

jacquesmm wrote:About Homosassa, it is true that the hotel looked good, If we go back there, I will not take my camper but get a room instead.
Now that we know the place, we can decide about meeting on the docks.
Fishing was probably good and that restaurant along the water, the no frills one one 1 mile away, was worth the trip.

I like the panhandle too but for St Georges island, is that not an island to reach by ferry?

There is a bridge to St. George, but they don't have any facilities big enough for a group that have docks on site. St. George is awesome, but mostly houses, now they do have some monster houses that will sleep a dozen or more with docks and bay access...

Posted: **Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:27 pm**

how about the Water Street Hotel in Apalachicola

they have 28 rooms as of now they have 11 slips available and a marina next door for overflow.

STAY AWAY FROM NOV 1st ...... that is the seafood festival and rooms are 400. night

other than that she said that she would give a group block rate, because as they fill up so does the price..

EDIT......

I have NOT stayed there just did a little google search because I love the panhandle and there has not been a meet there
yet..............

Posted: **Fri Dec 18, 2015 6:10 pm**

Nice work! Apalachicola is an awesome place. That area from Carrabelle west is on my short list when I finally retire for good.

Posted: **Sat Dec 19, 2015 10:45 am**

Doc_Dyer wrote:how about the Water Street Hotel in Apalachicola......

I think it's worth a look.. Love Apalachicola, great seafood and some very good fishing... I know that place especially the west side of the bay around St Vincent.

Posted: **Sat Dec 19, 2015 1:28 pm**

I've never been, but willing

Posted: **Sat Dec 19, 2015 2:12 pm**

I just did a google search of the place. It looks like a really neat area to me. But then any place that is sunny looks good to me right about now

Fuzz

Posted: **Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:38 pm**

SmokyMountain wrote:
Doc_Dyer wrote:how about the Water Street Hotel in Apalachicola......
I think it's worth a look.. Love Apalachicola, great seafood and some very good fishing... I know that place especially the west side of the bay around St Vincent.

I checked out the Water Street Hotel.
The hotel and area both look like great places for a meet...
I would give a vote of yes if y'all want to have a meet there

Edit...I have been to Apalachicola a couple of times. They cook up some great seafood there

Posted: **Wed Dec 23, 2015 9:19 am**

Apalachicola is great for food. On that same Waters Street, there is Oyster Town where we stop each time we drive through.

Posted: **Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:54 pm**

We were in Apalahicola 2 days ago, now we are in Carrabelle. Very heavy rain since we've been here and the restaurants are all closed as it Christmas??

Richard Woods

Posted: **Tue Dec 29, 2015 6:48 pm**

My brother and his wife and Deb and I meet in Apalachicola every few years. It is a great little town with great food. But it has grown from when we first started going there.

Tom

Posted: **Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:15 pm**

Any idea of when Richard? Spring, summer or fall?

Joe H

Posted: **Thu Jan 14, 2016 9:20 am**

Joe H wrote:Any idea of when Richard? Spring, summer or fall?

Joe H

Joe,
I'm open for pretty much anytime as long as it's not May 20th-June 3rd. We will be out of the country between those dates.
2015 was a challenging year for our family. I'm looking forward to this meet and other events as well as a quiet 2016...

Posted: **Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:43 pm**

Thanks Richard.

2015 was a challenging year for our family.

I hope all is well now, I picked up on some of it, I hope Sandy's doing good, you too, we had a tough year too but also looking forward to a peaceful 2016.

Jan and I are going to try and make it down this year just not sure when.

Joe H

Posted: **Thu Jan 14, 2016 9:58 pm**

Joe H wrote:Thanks Richard.

2015 was a challenging year for our family.
I hope all is well now, I picked up on some of it, I hope Sandy's doing good, you too, we had a tough year too but also looking forward to a peaceful 2016.

Jan and I are going to try and make it down this year just not sure when.

Joe H

Good to hear from you Joe

Sandi is doing great now.
Lost my brother a week ago and brother in law 2 months ago, it's been rough.
On a lighter note----When you come down to visit, I promise I'll make time to fish with you.
Just give me a heads up so I can plan

Posted: **Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:18 am**

I let you guys discuss it and choose.
It can be Apalachicola or Homosassa and you set the dates.

Posted: **Sat Jan 23, 2016 4:22 pm**

Ever consider Amelia Island, just above Jacksonville? Inshore fishing within 5 minutes of the docks, deep water fishing (60' depth) 5 minutes of the dock, two big State Park fishing piers on either end of the island (camp grounds, riding stables, even a civil war era brick fort). Oldest continuously operating saloon in the State of Florida; oldest hotel too. Boat out to see the wild horses on Cumberland Island, and perhaps a nuke sub coming in or out of Kings Bay. Lots of drive on the beach opportunities. Plenty of hotels and restaurants at all price ranges. Speaking of the boat ramps: north end has a four lane concrete ramp with jettys on both sides; downtown has two ramps at the end of the main street into the town marina; and just over the south end of the island is a two lane ramp at Big Talbot State Park. Plenty of trailer parking space at all ramps.

I tried Sebastian Inlet in 2014 (the meetup that didn't) and found water too shallow for a daggerboard boat and the water was full of Manatee poop; waters further up are clean and less populated...except for speckled sea trout, reds, and flounder.

Posted: **Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:07 am**

In case it was missed the first time, if I may I like to bring in Pensacola Beach as another option , cool place imo

Posted: **Thu Jan 28, 2016 10:24 am**

Peter, I agree Pensacola is a nice town. I have worked out there several times. We were working in Pensacola this past September when they were having a big seafood festival. I was thinking at the time "it's too bad I got to be working"

As a bonus, we might also get some of the Texas guys or northern gulf boat builders to attend if we did a meet in the panhandle?
As for Amelia Island, I've heard it's a real pretty area. I have never been there that I can remember. I open for about anything.
As for a date for the meet, I suppose it would make sense to do it over the summer when the youngsters are out of school.
How does the middle to end of July sound?

Posted: **Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:04 am**

I would prefer Amelia Island over Pensacola. Pensacola is a nice place, but a long drive for most of us (probably closer to Texas!), and kind of getting too big. My wife did a project at the museum in Amelia Island, and both times I went up there I was really sad we didn't bring the boat. Not a tiny town, but has a very nice "small town" flavor, and good food and lodging. If you all want I can see if she will reach out to her contacts there to see about deals for a group like ours. The museum is small but the folks running it are all local volunteers that include some "shakers and movers" in that community. Middle or end of July works for me.

Posted: **Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:44 am**

I like Amelia island.
About 10 years ago, we had a nice meeting close to Jacksonville, on the beach, in a State park.
I don't know if we can find a waterfront place with docks etc.
The nice part of some of those meetings was to have our rooms right next to the dock like in Boca Grande or Homosassa.
BTW, if we go back to Homosassa, I"ll stay at that motel, no camping.

Posted: **Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:21 pm**

Would love to attend a boat meet in Amelia Island next summer. It is great place to visit. Hope we can find a place hat has docks and hotel together.

Tom

Posted: **Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:16 pm**

cape man wrote:If you all want I can see if she will reach out to her contacts there to see about deals for a group like ours.

Works for me. Give us a report when you get the scoop.

Posted: **Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:38 am**

If somebody familiar with Amelia island could suggest some places, that would be great.

Posted: **Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:13 am**

Know it is hard to get a good count, but how many rooms and boats do you think we might get?

Posted: **Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:19 am**

8-10 rooms, 6-8 boats is about our average.

Posted: **Fri Feb 12, 2016 2:17 pm**

Sure is quiet around here

Posted: **Fri Feb 12, 2016 2:46 pm**

It may the cold? Nobody is working on his boat when the epoxy doesn't cure.
We see it with our orders: when the temperature goes up, people order epoxy, when it goes down, they order plans to dream about the next boat

Posted: **Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:30 am**

Jacque, Get ahold of Jim white. He lives in Jacksonville. Prob. knows the area real well.

Posted: **Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:31 am**

Jacque, Get ahold of Jim white. He lives in Jacksonville. Prob. knows the area real well.

Posted: **Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:03 pm**

stickystuff wrote:Jacque, Get ahold of Jim white. He lives in Jacksonville. Prob. knows the area real well.

Do you know that the owners and management of this site have nothing to do with the planning of these events

You must have been sleeping while we were planning the last 7 or 8 meets

Posted: **Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:23 am**

Must have had the shakes. Didn't realize I hit the button three times.

Posted: **Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:36 am**

stickystuff wrote:Must have had the shakes. Didn't realize I hit the button three times.

It's all good Ken, I get that way when I don't get to go fishing for a couple of months.

SO, do we need to reconsider this Amelia Island thing? All I'm hearing is crickets...

Posted: **Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:15 am**

I really doubt Amelia will have the type of facility we need for a meet. I've looked at all the lodging there and nobody even lists having a dock.

I've done a good bit of work down there and it's a very upscale sort of place. Think Ritz Carlton upscale. Very pricey. I think we could do better than that, although it would be very convenient to me, only 2 hours away

Posted: **Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:17 am**

Posted: **Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:55 am**

It's Jim Wright.
He helped us with a meeting in JAX more than 10 years ago and I am in touch with him.

I agree about Amelia Island, parts of it are a little snobbish.

Does anybody knows if there is a possible location around St Augustine? On the inside?

About organizing: it is a matter of liability. If we are the organizers, we can be liable for all kinds of things and don't want the risk. That doesn't mean that we are not interested. I love to see the boats and meet the builders.

Posted: **Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:16 am**

Let's not forget Homosassa.
The hotel was good, waterfront rooms looking at the boats . . .

Posted: **Tue Feb 16, 2016 12:41 pm**

a good website I have found when planning trips is

activecaptain.com

they list accommodations, marinas and have reviews by the "public"

Posted: **Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:32 pm**

Whow, that is a great link. Thank you.
I"ll play with tonight.

Posted: **Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:10 pm**

Sorry for the crickets....Got busy at work. The Hampton Inn is about the only show in Amelia Island with rooms anywhere near a dock, and they're listing rooms starting at $180/night in July! There is a nice marina right across the street, but they also charge $1+/ft/night to keep the boat in the water. No good trailer parking nearby either...

I say let's go back to Homassassa.

Posted: **Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:36 pm**

cape man wrote:Sorry for the crickets....Got busy at work. The Hampton Inn is about the only show in Amelia Island with rooms anywhere near a dock, and they're listing rooms starting at $180/night in July! There is a nice marina right across the street, but they also charge $1+/ft/night to keep the boat in the water. No good trailer parking nearby either...

I say let's go back to Homassassa.

Remember that bay scallop season is open from June 27- Sept 24.
I'm thinking rooms are going to be slim pickings in July.
Maybe we should plan on going in October again?

Posted: **Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:18 pm**

Fall is fine with me.
From June to September, many are on summer vacations.

Posted: **Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:00 am**

How about the weekend of October 8th, 2016 at Homassassa?
We would be clear of scallop divers by then...

Posted: **Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:06 am**

The more we discuss other locations, the better I like Homosassa.
We"ll organize it better next time because some people came to see the boats but never found us.

Posted: **Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:01 am**

Works for me.

Posted: **Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:09 am**

Works for me too.

Posted: **Thu Feb 18, 2016 2:21 pm**

Riverside Resort is the place we were at last year. The location is just about perfect for our needs.
I checked with the resort and they are hosting a women's group the weekend of October 8th. The next weekend is wide open.
I went ahead and booked a room for October 20th-23rd, we got the same room that we stayed in last year

If this sounds good to you guys, I'll edit the thread title to reflect the date and location.

Posted: **Thu Feb 18, 2016 2:28 pm**

OK with me.

No conflict with the women's group if the are young and pretty.

But my wife will be there

Posted: **Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:21 pm**

Young and pretty is good.
I'm in.
I'll just need to go to the Keys a little earlier this year

Posted: **Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:44 pm**

Guys, I'm late to the party. I've been so consumed with work over the last few months that spare time has been at a premium. Don't even know why I have a boat

Homosassa works for us. I personally think it was the best overall place we've been to as a group. Unfortunately, the weekend of the 15-16 is bad for us, as we'll be in the mountains. The next weekend works, but I hope no one would feel obligated to change on our account. If a change could be made, we'd book tomorrow.

Posted: **Fri Feb 19, 2016 3:51 pm**

majorgator wrote:Guys, I'm late to the party. I've been so consumed with work over the last few months that spare time has been at a premium. Don't even know why I have a boat

Homosassa works for us. I personally think it was the best overall place we've been to as a group. Unfortunately, the weekend of the 15-16 is bad for us, as we'll be in the mountains. The next weekend works, but I hope no one would feel obligated to change on our account. If a change could be made, we'd book tomorrow.

Where in the mountains are you going to be staying, would be glad to take you out on a fishing trip or just a tour of Lake Fontana for the color when your up this way and get to know you as we have never met. Don't know if we are going to the Florida meet yet.

Tom

Posted: **Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:48 pm**

TomW1 wrote:
majorgator wrote:Guys, I'm late to the party. I've been so consumed with work over the last few months that spare time has been at a premium. Don't even know why I have a boat

Homosassa works for us. I personally think it was the best overall place we've been to as a group. Unfortunately, the weekend of the 15-16 is bad for us, as we'll be in the mountains. The next weekend works, but I hope no one would feel obligated to change on our account. If a change could be made, we'd book tomorrow.
Where in the mountains are you going to be staying, would be glad to take you out on a fishing trip or just a tour of Lake Fontana for the color when your up this way and get to know you as we have never met. Don't know if we are going to the Florida meet yet.

Tom

Tom we go to Unicoi State Park in Helen. Been doing that for a few years now in October. Last year, we hit the leaves just right, but I think we'll be a bit early this year. We schedule the trip around a school holiday for the kids, when the teachers go on a conference and they get a 4 day weekend.

Posted: **Sat Feb 20, 2016 1:58 am**

Tom[/quote]
Tom we go to Unicoi State Park in Helen. Been doing that for a few years now in October. Last year, we hit the leaves just right, but I think we'll be a bit early this year. We schedule the trip around a school holiday for the kids, when the teachers go on a conference and they get a 4 day weekend.[/quote]

I know exactly where you are staying it is about 2 hours south of us. Pretty area of north Georgia.

Tom

Posted: **Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:09 am**

Tom we go to Unicoi State Park in Helen. Been doing that for a few years now in October. Last year, we hit the leaves just right, but I think we'll be a bit early this year. We schedule the trip around a school holiday for the kids, when the teachers go on a conference and they get a 4 day weekend.

For the last few years we have been going to just out side Blue Ridge for the first two weeks of July and enjoy the 4th July festivities. Took a day trip last year to Helen, WOW what a crazy ass town that is, Bavarian Alps replica town.

This year we are going to stay a few miles from Bryson City, and do some mountain biking at the Tsali trail, horse back riding and lots of fishing. Can't wait, my son-in-law, daughter, grandkids , wife and I all got new mountain bikes.

Brian..........break is over back to work $$$$$

Posted: **Sat Feb 20, 2016 5:49 pm**

Dog Fish wrote:
Tom we go to Unicoi State Park in Helen. Been doing that for a few years now in October. Last year, we hit the leaves just right, but I think we'll be a bit early this year. We schedule the trip around a school holiday for the kids, when the teachers go on a conference and they get a 4 day weekend.
For the last few years we have been going to just out side Blue Ridge for the first two weeks of July and enjoy the 4th July festivities. Took a day trip last year to Helen, WOW what a crazy ass town that is, Bavarian Alps replica town.

This year we are going to stay a few miles from Bryson City, and do some mountain biking at the Tsali trail, horse back riding and lots of fishing. Can't wait, my son-in-law, daughter, grandkids , wife and I all got new mountain bikes.

Brian..........break is over back to work $$$$$

DF you will go right past my road on the way to Tsalli bike trails. I met Jacques and his family there a few years ago and we talked boats. Many places have white water rafting I worked for Adventurous Faster Water, NOC(Nantahala Outdoor Center) is the biggest and probably the best. A couple of them have zip lines over some pretty valleys they sit on. Check out NOC website they have a very good restaurant on site plus a café on the river. There is also an excellent Italian restaurant downtown named Pausqualino's. I love there veal marsala and they also have pizza for the kids.

Glad to be of any help if I can be. arrowhead @ live. com

Tom

Posted: **Sat Feb 20, 2016 6:37 pm**

The mountains sound great guys, we really haven't had much cold weather this year. It was 77 degrees here today

Ok, after talking to a few of the guys who have supported these meets for several years, we have decided to go back to Homosassa for our Bateau meet this year.
I have edited the thread title to reflect the location and the date. I also edited the first post to include the phone number and address of the waterfront motel.
If you have a family, I would recommend booking a Villa. I booked the same one we stayed in last year, it was very nice

Posted: **Sat Feb 20, 2016 6:42 pm**

Thanks Tom.

Brian..............

Posted: **Sat Feb 20, 2016 6:58 pm**

Richard looking at the dates this is the weekend after the first dates you had listed. Just want to confirm for every one.

Regards, Tom

Posted: **Sat Feb 20, 2016 7:05 pm**

TomW1 wrote:Richard looking at the dates this is the weekend after the first dates you had listed. Just want to confirm for every one.

Regards, Tom

Correct Tom, we changed the date.

Can you start your own thread about what ever you want to do in the mountains

Posted: **Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:37 pm**

Dog Fish wrote:Thanks Tom.

Brian..............

Brian put the wrong e-mail on put the d on arrowhead. Use arrowhea @ live . com I don't know if you have booked fishing guides but here is a great site for fishing around Bryson City. https://greatsmokiesfishing.com/fishing-guides.php Oh by the way there is an restaurant in BC name of Cork and Bean that we like. It is right in the center of town. Let's put this on private e-mails now.

Done Richard, last post.

Tom

Posted: **Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:07 pm**

TomW1 wrote:
Dog Fish wrote:Thanks Tom.

Brian..............
Brian put the wrong e-mail on put the d on arrowhead. Use arrowhea @ live . com I don't know if you have booked fishing guides but here is a great site for fishing around Bryson City. https://greatsmokiesfishing.com/fishing-guides.php Oh by the way there is an restaurant in BC name of Cork and Bean that we like. It is right in the center of town. Let's put this on private e-mails now.

Done Richard, last post.

Tom

Thank you. Expect to see you at Homosassa...

Posted: **Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:00 am**

quote]

Thank you. Expect to see you at Homosassa...[/quote]

Hope to be there what is there phone number and should I refer to any group name.

Tom

Posted: **Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:47 am**

Tom, the motel information is below, you won't need a group name.
http://www.riversideresorts.com

Aripeka Angler wrote:We edited the thread title and first post to reflect the meet location and date

Riverside Resort and Marina.
5297 S. Cherokee Way
Homosassa, FL 34448
United States
352-628-2474

Posted: **Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:05 am**

We are booked

Same room as last year.

Posted: **Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:14 am**

I just booked, what villa is everybody staying at ?

Posted: **Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:25 am**

Excellent start

John, we are both in Villa 1.

Posted: **Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:56 am**

Thanks Richard, i'll be there thursday villa 1 with the boat

Posted: **Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:50 pm**

Richard, Deb and I are reserved for Villa I will be down late on the 20th with the boat.

Tom

Posted: **Mon Feb 22, 2016 4:52 pm**

Richard just talked to Riverside they told me I could not make a reservation till May and canceled the one I had made. John they also said they would be calling you.

Regards, Tom

Posted: **Mon Feb 22, 2016 5:12 pm**

Thats funny Tom i talked to them on the phone to move from one villa to the other with nothing being said
about having to wait , they cancled one and made the other reservation. I guess i'll have to wait and see if they call.

Posted: **Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:49 pm**

I don't know John I'll try it again using the phone this time, tomorrow. I think they would be glad to take a reservation. Who did you talk to? Any thoughts Richard?

Tom

Posted: **Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:43 pm**

TomW1 wrote:Richard just talked to Riverside they told me I could not make a reservation till May and canceled the one I had made. John they also said they would be calling you.

Regards, Tom

I haven't had any problems booking a room at Riverside.
They will book rooms a year in advance.
I would give them a call tomorrow and ask to speak to or get a call back from a manager...

Posted: **Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:27 pm**

Thanks Richard will do.

Tom

Posted: **Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:35 pm**

All set be there late the 20th. Single in Villa !. With No Excuse.

Everyone have a good summer.

Tom

Posted: **Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:31 am**

TomW1 wrote:Richard just talked to Riverside they told me I could not make a reservation till May and canceled the one I had made. John they also said they would be calling you.

Regards, Tom

TomW1 wrote:I don't know John I'll try it again using the phone this time, tomorrow. I think they would be glad to take a reservation. Who did you talk to? Any thoughts Richard?

Tom

Am I the only one that finds this to be confusing? Your information is conflicting.
I talked to someone there the other night and they had no issue taking reservations. In fact, if you want to reserve there for scallop season, you had better call exactly 364 days-23 hours before your intended stay. They promptly emailed me a confirmation immediately after speaking with them. Last year, they had some trouble with the website, but that was quickly resolved.

Posted: **Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:42 am**

They called me last night and said they couldn't put me in the computer until May. I told them i already have
a confirmation number . They told me dont worry about it you will have the room. I asked them why other
pepole are not having this problem and they said they must have talked to a manger and he has a different
code he uses to enter the reservation

I am not going to worry about it , if they dont have the room
when i get there i'll just turn around and go home and they lose 600.00$ . I have never had to work this hard to make a
a reservation in my life.
John

Posted: **Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:25 pm**

Maybe I will find a camp ground near by.

Brian............

Posted: **Wed Feb 24, 2016 1:14 pm**

Dog Fish wrote:Maybe I will find a camp ground near by.

Brian............

I'll get a room this time.
I love travelling with my 5th wheel: all the comforts of home, no suitcase etc. but some campgrounds are just like parking lots.

Posted: **Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:39 pm**

John and Tom,
I'm really sorry you guys had trouble booking your rooms.
If there is anything I can do, let me know.
Once we get over this hiccup, it will be well worth the trouble.
I'm really looking forward to seeing your boat John...

Posted: **Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:55 pm**

topwater wrote:. I have never had to work this hard to make a
a reservation in my life.

John

Me either. I still have to check in May to see if I'm in there computer, but I have a reservation number.

Thanks Richard. I guess the only thing I could do is give you the reservation number to see if you could get them to enter it into there computer system now. John probably has the same problem. Other wise I'll just wait till May and check with them to see if they have entered it.

Tom

Posted: **Thu Mar 03, 2016 2:22 pm**

Pattie and I are booked for the 21st - 23rd. Bringing Clara and MAYBE an ultralight Swift Canoe 16.

Posted: **Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:17 pm**

cape man wrote:... and MAYBE an ultralight Swift Canoe 16.

Posted: **Fri Mar 18, 2016 6:07 pm**

Who's in so far?

Topwater
Majorgator
Capeman
Aripeka Angler
TomW1

Feel free to add to the list

Posted: **Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:37 pm**

It's too early for me to make plans, but my intention is to be there as well. I've rented a house in the Crystal River, Ozello area previously, and may end up staying there. I started my FS18 on December 5th and I'm finishing up some details and getting ready to prime the decks tomorrow and apply a 3rd coat of Awlgrip to the hull. Sorry for not posting any pictures during my build, but I need to make my wife sit down and walk me through the process, being a non computer guy, and also every spare minute I have, I've been working on the boat. At some point I'll post the entire build. Looking forward to meeting all the builders and seeing all the boats, plus lots of fishing of course. Thanks to all that have answered my questions throughout the build. Damn it's been fun! Mike

Posted: **Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:47 pm**

Who's in so far?

Topwater
Majorgator
Capeman
Aripeka Angler
TomW1
Cracker Larry

Posted: **Sat Mar 19, 2016 7:43 am**

I will be there since I only live 7 miles from there.

Posted: **Fri Mar 25, 2016 7:13 am**

Who's in so far?

Topwater
Majorgator
Capeman
Aripeka Angler
TomW1
Cracker Larry
Stickystuff

Posted: **Fri Mar 25, 2016 8:48 am**

I"ll be there.

Posted: **Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:32 am**

Someone needs to poke Chopperman!

Posted: **Mon Mar 28, 2016 2:32 pm**

cape man wrote:Someone needs to poke Chopperman!

Done...

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2016 3:51 pm**

We lost an entire page for some reason

Posted: **Mon Apr 04, 2016 5:06 pm**

Richard it looks like many pages have been lost going back to March 17 in all the Forums, Jacques is trying to correct the problem.

Tom

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:10 am**

All posts between March 17 and April 4th disappeared during the move to a new server.
We have them in the database them and I will recreate the important ones manually.
Also, I am changing the DNS of bateau2 this morning, things may look weird for a couple hours.
We already moved most of our sites but the forum and gallery are a big big database and is tricky to move.

Posted: **Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:33 pm**

I'm going to try it again this year.

Wife is doing well and should be done with everything needed by then.

Posted: **Wed Apr 06, 2016 10:50 am**

Steven wrote:I'm going to try it again this year. Wife is doing well and should be done with everything needed by then.

Steven, it's great to hear that your wife doing well

If y'all can make it down, that would be nice.
I would recommend reserving a villa. I'm not sure how many rooms they have left...

Posted: **Wed Apr 06, 2016 11:17 pm**

I wouldn't miss this for the world. Melissa and I had a great time last year. Thanks for the poke Richard

I will book tomorrow

Hopefully the red fish are still hanging out on the same island.

Posted: **Thu Apr 07, 2016 3:09 pm**

Great Mark! We need your help landing fish again!

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:42 pm**

cape man wrote:Great Mark! We need your help landing fish again!

Craig, thanks for preserving that memory

The setup...
It's sprinkling rain and it's the first cold (well, kinda cold it was 65 degrees) day of the year.
My redfish gets stuck on a rock and Mark dives in and unwraps it from the rock

I was hoping the event wasn't photographed

We got to eat the fish later at dinner so it's all good...

Posted: **Sat May 07, 2016 2:06 pm**

Just posting to pop this thread up on the forum. See if we get anyone else. Topwater needs to bring that beautiful NV23!

Posted: **Sun May 08, 2016 7:54 am**

It will be there

Posted: **Sun May 08, 2016 1:35 pm**

I got to thinking about the weather in Florida during October vs Alaska and decided we will need to warm up about then so I make reservations also. Lots of neat boats to look over I hope

Posted: **Mon May 09, 2016 8:29 am**

I'll have to buy you a drink for the person who traveled the furthest

Posted: **Tue May 10, 2016 2:41 am**

Free Drink

Too good of a deal to pass up

Posted: **Tue May 10, 2016 8:47 am**

Well, pretty sure I won't be there. It's 2130 miles one way from my place. Ya'll will have a great time as usual and looking forward to the pictures.
One day maybe

Posted: **Tue May 10, 2016 11:05 am**

We also have a meeting in TX, close to Corpus Christi. That's only 1,000 mils for you

Posted: **Wed May 11, 2016 8:29 am**

jacquesmm wrote:We also have a meeting in TX, close to Corpus Christi. That's only 1,000 mils for you

If Diesel Fuel remains low at the time of the meet, that would be one I could look at

Posted: **Wed May 11, 2016 9:20 am**

I went two times to that one and each time, there were at least 5 bateau boats. We join a group of other builders there but all plywood-epoxy boats. It's called the Plywooden boat festival in Port Aransas.

Posted: **Fri May 27, 2016 4:32 pm**

About Homosassa: rooms are reserved. I will be there with my son, maybe we'll bring his foam cored GF16.
Another participant to put on the list (room reserved), is Jeff Morrow.
He is my new business partner. Jeff is in charge of the commercial side of the business and that allows me to concentrate on the design side.

Posted: **Wed Jun 01, 2016 2:28 am**

Jacque that is great. Does any one now have a list of these who are coming. I confirmed my reservation today.

Tom

Posted: **Wed Jul 13, 2016 6:39 pm**

Oh man, I want to go! I've had my head underwater for the past 6 months, now planning some fun time. Will check with the PTO bank and with the boss (Robin). Sounds like a great time, and I didn't get to go last year.
wade

Posted: **Wed Jul 13, 2016 8:00 pm**

I will start putting together a list of those who are planning on attending and update every couple of weeks!! I will update all through the Forum. Jeff

Posted: **Wed Jul 13, 2016 8:34 pm**

From the emails and phone calls I get, I believe we"ll have a lot of participants this year.

Posted: **Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:53 pm**

This is the list of builders that I believe are booked at Riverside.
If I missed anyone, please just copy the list and add yourself

Fuzz, Steven, I wasn't sure if y'all were signed up for sure? Hope you guys can make the trip

Topwater
Majorgator
Capeman
Aripeka Angler
TomW1
Cracker Larry
Stickystuff
Chopperman
Jacques
GAJeff

Wade, I sure hope you can make it up this year!

Posted: **Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:35 pm**

Thank you for the updated information: I thought I would post the following as well:

Homosassa Event

Arriving Friday afternoon, October 21
Concluding Sunday afternoon, October 23

Riverside Resort and Marina.
5297 S. Cherokee Way
Homosassa, FL 34448
United States
352-628-2474

Wadestep (maybe)
Topwater
Majorgator
Capeman
Aripeka Angler
TomW1
Cracker Larry
Stickystuff
Jacquesmm
GAJeff
Fuzz (maybe)
Chopperman

Please add yourself if I have missed anyone and I will try to keep up with the list going forward. I look forward to meeting all of you in Homosassa!! Jeff

Posted: **Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:53 pm**

There are a couple who called and do no participate on the forum. For example, on Tuesdya we had a call from somebody who wanted to see an XF20 before building.

Derek B. always shows up but I don't know his forum user name.

Posted: **Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:44 pm**

Derek B. always shows up but I don't know his forum user name.

dborecky

Posted: **Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:56 pm**

Thank you Cracker Larry!! GAJeff

Posted: **Thu Jul 14, 2016 5:13 pm**

Derek is a brother from another mother. We man hug

I think it's spelled Derrick though.

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:32 am**

I have a room booked, plus I was promised a free beer, so unless something really major happens I am in.
SWMBO is already buying warm weather stuff for what it is worth

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:54 am**

You will get more than one free beer

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 9:17 am**

Hi,

A free beer for the boat builder who comes from furthest away has attracted my immediate attention. I live in Austria and I would not mind meeting some of You friends who help me such a lot building my AD14. I looked at booking the Resort for 21 st to 24 th of October 2016 and it says fully booked since 28 hours. Is it possible that Jacques has booked the whole place for all of you ( and maybe me as well ) ?
Please let me know if I still could join you at the Maritime resort and then I would look for booking a flight from Europe to Florida.

Greetings from Karl ( Austria )

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 9:28 am**

Karl,

I just spoke with the front desk and they are showing rooms available for those dates. The woman didn't know why the online service wasn't working. You mention the Maritime Resort, but the meeting is being held at the Riverside Resort in Homassassa

http://www.riversideresorts.com/

Perhaps that's the problem? Anyway, go to the above website and you should be able to get a room even if it costs you a phone call. The front desk is open 24 hrs every day.

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 9:35 am**

Regarding free beer...I have 5 gallons (19 liters for anyone coming from a country with more sense on how to measure stuff) of home made stout that will be going into Boat Building Beer bottles next week. That makes 2 cases of beer. This recipe gets better with age, and I'm thinking late October it may be hitting its stride. Can't promise all of the two cases will survive till then, as after all I am building a boat right now, but I'll try and keep at least a case capped till then. Anyone from Alaska or Austria gets two before anyone else!

WARNING! Recipe calls for a final ABV of 9.5%

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 9:52 am**

Karl, we all would love to see you there!

The furthest boat builder coming to our meeting was Peter from Curacao. We had some flying from Texas and other states but nobody from Europe.

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:18 am**

Karl, Follow Cape Man's instructions in the previous reply and if you still cannot get a room, leave me a note here on the Forum and I will call the hotel for you Monday morning!! Jeff

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:14 am**

Hi,
I just booked a room at the Homosassa Riverside Resort from 20th to 23rd October. I arrive a day earlier than the start of the meeting just to recover from jet lag. So you can put me also on the list of participants. I just have to still book a flight to Orlando.
I think that is the nearest international airport to Homosassa ?
Greetings from Karl

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:19 am**

Great Karl!! Will add you to the list and I look forward to meeting you!! Yes, Orlando is your best international airport!! Jeff

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 2:17 pm**

Just checked...Austria is farther than Alaska

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 9:29 pm**

with or without using your *hatch*?

Posted: **Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:24 pm**

gonandkarl wrote:Hi,
I just booked a room at the Homosassa Riverside Resort from 20th to 23rd October. I arrive a day earlier than the start of the meeting just to recover from jet lag. So you can put me also on the list of participants. I just have to still book a flight to Orlando.
I think that is the nearest international airport to Homosassa ?
Greetings from Karl

Awesome

Glad you are coming!
FYI, Tampa is closer to Homasassa than Orlando. Orlando and Tampa both have great airports.
I'm partial to Tampa airport but fly out of Orlando also...

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2016 1:55 am**

Hi Richard,
When you also will fly to Orlando, I am sure you know how to best go to Homosassa. Can you give me an advise if it is best to rent a car to get to Homosasssa or would you suggest I take any other transport when I arrive Thursday and flying back to Europe on Monday.
Greetings from Karl

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:41 am**

Hi Karl,
This is the route that your GPS will ask you to follow from Orlando to Homosassa.
For sure you are going to need a rental car.

This is the route from Tampa to Homosassa.

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2016 10:05 am**

Latest list Monday July 18, 2016:

Homosassa Event

Arriving Friday afternoon, October 21
Concluding Sunday afternoon, October 23

Riverside Resort and Marina.
5297 S. Cherokee Way
Homosassa, FL 34448
United States
352-628-2474

Wadestep (maybe)
Topwater
Majorgator
Capeman
Aripeka Angler
TomW1
Cracker Larry
Stickystuff
Jacquesmm
GAJeff
Fuzz
Chopperman
Karl
dborecky

Please let me know if I am missing anyone!! Jeff

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:04 am**

Karl,

Enjoy your flight(s) and visit!

I once found myself on a toll road along the coast, from one missed turn. It can happen. The GPS in the rental might favor the toll routes. Don't know. Have USA cash ready for possible tolls, depending on your route. Even if you don't plan on using toll roads... again, I've found myself on one unintentionally, and it cost me about $25 before I got to where I wanted to go by that road, one way. The tolls here sometimes have only one lane for paying by cash (instead of a pre-purchased automatic system). Watch and prepare for that lane at each booth, if you use a toll road. In heavy traffic, it isn't always easy to get over to that lane at the last moment. It is usually clearly marked CASH at the booth, but not always so clear while approaching the booth area. Hope that helps someone.

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2016 12:45 pm**

Holy smokes, all the way from Austria? That's very cool. I'll be happy to buy a few of those beers

Haven't they changed out most of those stop and pay toll booths with license tag scanners? Last 2 times I went down there they sent a bill in the mail for the toll. Don't know how that works with rental cars though.

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2016 1:19 pm**

Cracker Larry wrote:Holy smokes, all the way from Austria? That's very cool. I'll be happy to buy a few of those beers

Haven't they changed out most of those stop and pay toll booths with license tag scanners? Last 2 times I went down there they sent a bill in the mail for the toll. Don't know how that works with rental cars though.

Yes, most of the manned toll booths are gone in Florida.
The rental car company will bill you for any tolls when you return the car.
Just get in the prepaid lane at the toll station and don't stop.
No worries, the tolls aren't very expensive.
Probably less than $25 for the round trip.

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2016 4:09 pm**

If coming from Orlando the turnpike, which is the preferred route shown in Richard's post, still has booths. The road from Tampa doesn't, but has the pay by tag cameras.

Or Karl can take the back roads and see a little bit of Florida on the way. He's not towing his boat!

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:27 pm**

Back in 2013 (i think), I took the Skyway Bridge and went up the west coast of Florida. That was where I got hammered with those tolls. I was not towing anything. Consequently, I've been fortunate in being able to avoid toll roads in Florida since then. Sounds like much has changed since then.

Hopefully for the better. Glad to hear it is much simpler now for rental cars. One less thing to think about on vacation.

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:51 pm**

Nothing else on my build was as huge as when I glued the sole down, but nothing else was as rewarding. Awesome worrk.. awesome.

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2016 10:11 pm**

Postby cape man » Mon Jul 18, 2016 8:51 pm
Nothing else on my build was as huge as when I glued the sole down, but nothing else was as rewarding. Awesome worrk.. awesome.

You been into that home brew tonight

I think you meant to post this on Glossieblacks build

Posted: **Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:47 pm**

moi?

Posted: **Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:04 pm**

Latest list Wednesday, July 27, 2016:

Homosassa Event

Arriving Friday afternoon, October 21
Concluding Sunday afternoon, October 23

Riverside Resort and Marina.
5297 S. Cherokee Way
Homosassa, FL 34448
United States
352-628-2474

Wadestep (maybe)
Topwater
Majorgator
Cape Man
Aripeka Angler
TomW1
Cracker Larry
Stickystuff
Jacquesmm
GAJeff
Fuzz
Chopperman
Karl
dborecky

No change from last update!!

Please let me know if I am missing anyone!! Jeff

Posted: **Sat Aug 06, 2016 10:49 am**

Latest list: Saturday, August 6, 2016:

Homosassa Event

No change from last update!!

Please let me know if I am missing anyone!!

Arriving Friday afternoon, October 21
Concluding Sunday afternoon, October 23

Riverside Resort and Marina.
5297 S. Cherokee Way
Homosassa, FL 34448
United States
352-628-2474

Wadestep (maybe)
Topwater
Majorgator
Cape Man
Aripeka Angler
TomW1
Cracker Larry
Stickystuff
Jacquesmm
Jeff
Fuzz
Chopperman
Karl
dborecky

Have a nice weekend!! Jeff

Posted: **Sat Aug 06, 2016 8:26 pm**

I think somebody is excited

Posted: **Sun Aug 07, 2016 2:07 am**

Hi,
Yes I am also excited. As one of you suggested that Tampa is closer to Homosassa than Orlando I booked my flight to Tampa.
Greetings from Karl

Posted: **Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:09 am**

Karl,

Check with the car rental company about toll roads, as most in Florida use a Sun pass transponder, toll by plate (takes a pic of the license plate on the car). Some won't even take cash. From the Tampa airport you will want to get on the Suncoast Parkway going north. The southern terminus is right by the airport. There other ways, but they will take twice as long.
Think you are going to win the free BBB (although I'm not charging anyone else either...).

Posted: **Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:13 am**

I just looked it up. The Suncoast does not take cash. $4.75 to take it all the way north. Your looking at 1.5 hours from Tampa to the resort going that way.

Posted: **Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:00 am**

The toll thing is really no big deal, here is the way it works.

https://www.sunpass.com/rentalcar

Posted: **Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:42 am**

Hi,
Thank you guys for the info on toll payment. It looks that my car rental firm will offer me something called plate pass when I pick up the vehicle which will let me go on any toll highway. But I might even try driving on back roads even if it takes twice as long.
I am not so sure if I will be the one coming from farthest away. What if glossiblack or Salvatore from down under fly in for the Meet ?
I think their distance from Australia is even longer than mine. How about it Michael or Salvatore ? Would be nice to see the 2 of you as well.
Greetings from Karl

Posted: **Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:48 am**

How does this work if you are driving a car rented car that was not rented in Florida?

Posted: **Sun Aug 07, 2016 12:54 pm**

Fuzz wrote:How does this work if you are driving a car rented car that was not rented in Florida?

Good question, I'll try to get an answer for you.
The good news is since you are coming in from Texas, you really won't need to hit any toll roads.
I also have an extra Sunpass I could loan you while you are here.

Posted: **Sun Aug 07, 2016 1:54 pm**

Just checked. Most rental companies hit you with an additional $3-4/day to use it, and then have limits on what they pay. Best advice is talk to them. Richard is right. Coming from the west or north you won't need it. Karl leaving from Tampa though is right there at the beginning of the road. Depending on when you land there are tons of options though, so no biggie. May have to bring both my boats and let you long distance guys run one of them.

Posted: **Sun Aug 07, 2016 2:31 pm**

Thanks for the info and offer Richard and CapeMan. I do not think we will have too many problems. Just not a lot of toll roads in this area

As for running somebodies boat................bad idea, I tend to run into stuff. I try to build them to bang and bounce

Posted: **Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:46 am**

Hi Fuzz,
I would not worry too much, if you can steer a boat in Alaska you can do it on Floridas west coast any time and I can assist you as navigator which I learned from books because I have no practical boat experience. Could be fun.
Greetings from Karl

Posted: **Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:11 pm**

gonandkarl wrote:Hi Fuzz,
I would not worry too much, if you can steer a boat in Alaska you can do it on Floridas west coast any time and I can assist you as navigator which I learned from books because I have no practical boat experience. Could be fun.
Greetings from Karl

We could make that work Karl

Plus if we ding it up its not ours

and it should have been built tougher anyway

Posted: **Mon Aug 08, 2016 10:07 pm**

Hey Fuzz and Karl I'm bringing Cracker Larry's No Excuse down. If you can ding it up your welcome to come fishing with me.

We just need to find someone from Florida who knows how to fish the area.

I have never been there.

See you in October. We will have plenty of fishing gear amongst the guys that are coming so don't worry about that.

Tom

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:34 am**

Lots of great offers from you guys

I think Karl and I are really going to enjoy this get together

Sitting at work and dreaming of warm weather fishing

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2016 12:09 pm**

Last time I rented a car was from Enterprise. It had a transponder somewhere (probably via the plate). They didn't charge anything more than tolls in terms of using it. We got an extra little ding on our credit card a week or 2 later to cover the tolls. That's been a few years ago, so there's no telling what they do now.

Craig is right-on. Take that suncoast parkway all the way from the airport north till it ends. You'll enjoy this road, as once it gets north of Tampa, there's virtually no traffic. It is one of my favorite roads to travel on.

Really looking forward to seeing everyone!

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2016 11:22 am**

Don't forget that the Suncoast Parkway starts out as the Veterans Expressway at TPA airport

It's the same road (Florida 589) but the name changes after it crosses Van Dyke Rd.

Posted: **Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:27 am**

Latest list: Thursday, August 18, 2016:

Homosassa Event

No change from last update!!

Please let me know if I am missing anyone!!

Arriving Friday afternoon, October 21
Concluding Sunday afternoon, October 23

Riverside Resort and Marina.
5297 S. Cherokee Way
Homosassa, FL 34448
United States
352-628-2474

Wadestep (maybe)
Topwater
Majorgator
Cape Man
Aripeka Angler
TomW1
Cracker Larry
Stickystuff
Jacquesmm
Jeff
Fuzz
Chopperman
Karl
dborecky

Have a nice weekend!! Jeff

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2016 4:36 pm**

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to introduce myself. I am new to Boat Builder Central and am excited to be a part of the team here in Vero Beach. I will be joining Jeff and Jacques in Homosassa and look forward to meeting everyone. I have been following the posts on the forum for the past few weeks and look forward to talking shop and learning from so many experienced builders!

-Reid

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:21 pm**

Look forward to meeting all of you

I called and spoke with Jeff a few days ago. Very friendly and several people went out of their way to answer my questions. Sure nice to do business with folks like that.

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 7:32 am**

Good thing we didn't plan on having the meet this weekend

17-25 foot seas lol...

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:01 am**

FYI
I am most certainly still planning on being there, but my wife and kids more than likely will skip it. She hasn't decided yet, so who knows. Anyway, we have a room on the bottom floor with 2 beds. If she/they don't come, I can obviously get by with less. So if anyone still needs a room or would like to upgrade, send me a PM please.

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:05 am**

Aripeka Angler wrote:Good thing we didn't plan on having the meet this weekend
17-25 foot seas lol...

Check out the live river cam right next to our meet location:

http://www.discovercrystalriverfl.com/i ... river-cam/

As of 8 AM this morning, the water is about to crest the dock. Tide charts show it coming off high tide, but it only supposed to be about 0.75'

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:25 am**

majorgator, thank you for the link. Again, lets all stay safe and get through this storm!! Jeff

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:46 am**

Aripeka Angler wrote:Good thing we didn't plan on having the meet this weekend
17-25 foot seas lol...

Heck from what CL says this is your normal fishing weather

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:13 am**

Capt. Bhab is one hell of a good fishing Capt, but he really sucks at weather forecasting

One of the few people in this world I would, and have, trusted my life to on a little boat, way offshore, in the ocean at night, or will go to sleep with . There aren't 10 people I'd ever do that with, but about half of them are forum members I've met here and fished with on some tough trips. Aripeka Angler, Capeman, Wadestep, Majorgator and Dborecky all make that list. Good watermen all. I'd sleep well with them running the boat. Not completely sure about Dborecky though, he's a wild man behind the throttle and would throw you out of bed

I've set some definitions of what constitutes a good trip, after years of charter fishing with thousands of rookies and a lot of pros.

1. Everybody comes home
2, Nobody gets hurt (too bad)
3. Nobody gets mad
4. If the boat doesn't break, that's a real good thing
5. If you catch some fish, that's just a bonus, and we always do.

Now I only fish with people I know and trust completely. But my fishing days might be over with now

Men, I hate to do it but I'm going to have to cancel due to some serious health issues. The doctors tell me no way. They tell me I better never get on a boat again, and to cease and desist doing about everything else that I do, unless I want to be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. It sucks, but it is what it is and I'm a big boy. Most of it is self inflicted by a lifetime of abusing my body. Can't blame anybody but myself. Life is like a poker game, you've got the play the cards you are dealt, not the ones you wish you had

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:29 am**

Sorry about the bad health news Larry.

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:52 am**

BOOOO!!!

Now I'll need to find another "old timer" to point out the right way to do things down here in the low country.

Get well fast. And if you need anything let us know. I already owe you some "working company" time for all the advice and encouragement.

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:53 am**

Larry we will miss you. God bless and take care of yourself.

Regards, Tom

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:41 pm**

Now I'll need to find another "old timer" to point out the right way to do things down here in the low country.

There ain't nothing wrong with my mind or my hands. It's just my legs and feet that don't work right. I can still point out the way to do it right just fine

I'm not going away. I can tell you how to do right it, I just can't do it myself anymore. Can't spend the day watching Gun Smoke reruns on TV either. Maybe it's finally time to write that book

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:58 pm**

I'd read it. And if you are serious, let me know. I have some resources that you may find helpful.

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 1:38 pm**

Larry like all the others I hate to hear of the heath issues. Comes to all of us at some point but that does not make it any easier

The book idea would be great. I know of at least one group that would all want a copy

I am sure many folks are wondering this so I will ask. Are you feeling up for visits?

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 1:43 pm**

Larry, very sorry to hear about the health issues and that you can't attend the get-together in Homosassa!! I was really looking forward to meeting you in-person. And I agree with the others, write the book and we will help you sell it through Boat Builder Central!! Also, glad to hear you will continue with advice and guidance to all of our forum members and guests!! Jeff

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 6:47 pm**

Sorry to hear that Larry. I hope you see improvement soon!

Posted: **Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:00 pm**

Cracker Larry wrote:
Now I'll need to find another "old timer" to point out the right way to do things down here in the low country.
There ain't nothing wrong with my mind or my hands. It's just my legs and feet that don't work right. I can still point out the way to do it right just fine I'm not going away. I can tell you how to do right it, I just can't do it myself anymore. Can't spend the day watching Gun Smoke reruns on TV either. Maybe it's finally time to write that book

Gun Smoke reruns man that dates you.

Go ahead and write the book you have talked about doing it off and on for several years if you ever had time. You really need something to keep that brain of yours occupied.

Posted: **Fri Sep 02, 2016 7:29 am**

Thanks all. Taking it one day at a time.

Posted: **Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:39 am**

Larry sorry to hear about your health issue . I was looking forward to seeing you again and taking you
out on my boat this time. Go ahead and write that book , i have read some of the stories and i know there are plenty more.
That would be an awesome read.
John

Posted: **Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:26 pm**

Hi guys,
Majorgator and I were talking this morning about the rough weather we had last night.
We both wondered of the condition of the resort we will be staying at in Homosassa.
Well, it's not good. The place flooded last night due to storm surge from Hurricane Hermine.
For this weekend, it's closed.
They have no electricity and their phone system is down.
I have an email in to the management, waiting for a reply.
Let's not modify any plans until we hear from them.

Posted: **Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:29 pm**

We still have 4 weeks and I am certain that they want to be operational as soon as possible but thank you for keeping an eye on it.

Posted: **Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:32 pm**

jacquesmm wrote:We still have 4 weeks and I am certain that they want to be operational as soon as possible but thank you for keeping an eye on it.

Yes, no reason to panic. We should know more in a few days.

Posted: **Sat Sep 03, 2016 7:59 pm**

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