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NoBones 09-18-2013 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RUSTYNTABATHA (Post 220115)
so we may be there in the car and borrow the brother in laws Hydro sport....
No, no, no !!!!!

Any non conforming boats will be destroyed !!!

Bad enough we let Capt. Brian bring his Maverick to Peanut Island !!

You can hitch a ride on a real boat with any of us....

Blondie & I will be lodging in comfort at the Apo Hilton!!

NO primitive chit for us..

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gofastsandman 09-18-2013 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DonV (Post 220096)
Terry, put me in the "yes" column!

Chuck, I'm good with Habib, Akeem, Omar, Barrack, whatever his name is, he's got some good stuff to smoke with the free breakfast!!! I'm looking into a small tent, like GFS has....well maybe not that small, and pitch it in the dumpster.
Pfffft.

My Motel would leave you looking like a French Canadian looking for beach sand to shave her armpits.

The ride for my Slacker is sweet now. Sharing of knowledge. How many slips?

Cheers,
GFS

Snookerd 09-18-2013 09:18 PM
I may be in jail for murdering my 3rd mechanic this Summer, but if not....Im in! This Motah is the biggest piece I have ever owned.

eggsuckindog 09-18-2013 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue_Heron (Post 220117)
I'm in. Not sure yet if I'll be bringing the Mrs. or a fishing buddy. I can hear the Groopah calling, and Julie don't go offshore.
Dave
my numbers are right out of gulf harbors, she would enjoy maybe shopping at the Sponge Docks while you go fishing, lots of neat stuff there

Danny I know the feeling, threatened my guys with buying mid-eighties evinrude after the latest- trim pump

NoBones 09-18-2013 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Snookerd (Post 220133)
I may be in jail for murdering my 3rd mechanic this Summer, but if not....Im in!
No worry... George Zimmerman's attorneys are free at the moment! :eek:

DonV 09-19-2013 07:57 AM
You need to be careful Danny!!! I know you and you are not "Hispanic-white" (whatever that is) so you might have a tougher time getting off. However if you have already murdered the first two mechanics and got away with it, the third should be easy. :)

eggsuckindog 09-19-2013 02:18 PM
Reservations made

DonV
ESD

DonV 09-19-2013 04:28 PM
I asked them to hold the "Honeymoon Suite" for NoBones.......with a boat slip, of course! :)

eggsuckindog 09-19-2013 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DonV (Post 220164)
I asked them to hold the "Honeymoon Suite" for NoBones.......with a boat slip, of course! :)
Your always so thoughtful Don

NoBones 09-19-2013 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DonV (Post 220164)
I asked them to hold the "Honeymoon Suite" for NoBones.......with a boat slip, of course! :)
I was unaware they have a "Boom boom room" like
Snappers in Key Largo.....:eek:

Snookerd 09-19-2013 04:51 PM
Seriously, the mechanic just called and left a voicemail......c'mon Etec!! I want some fresh grouper

gofastsandman 09-19-2013 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Snookerd (Post 220167)
Seriously, the mechanic just called and left a voicemail......c'mon Etec!! I want some fresh grouper
That should be a tight Motah with some understanding. Post more please.

I`m in for a room and a slip.

I will drag Wide Open over to fish with friends and go diving.
Yummy,
GFS

eggsuckindog 09-19-2013 10:38 PM
Lots and lots of hog snapper everywhere

DonV 09-21-2013 08:43 AM
Hey ESD, back on post #94 you mentioned the $6 parking at Anclote. Can you buy those passes in advance or is it one of those "first come, first served" things. And....I see from Google earth there is a patch of grass at the end of the Ramada's parking lot....maybe trailer parking?

DonV 09-21-2013 10:59 AM
Oh yeah, one more thing. I've changed my airline tickets and will be back home in time for the gathering, however the wife is staying the whole time with the family in TX. Soooo....I've got an extra bed in the hotel room and extra space in the boat if anyone might be thinking of going alone. Let me know if you might want to $hare.

Bushwacker 09-21-2013 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by DonV (Post 220259)
. . . I've got an extra bed in the hotel room and extra space in the boat if anyone might be thinking of going alone. Let me know if you might want to $hare.
Planning to stay on the boat out at Anclote, but I might want to take you up on that extra bed if we get lots of rain! Denny

Islandtrader 09-21-2013 07:17 PM
OK I am booked :D Arrive on thursday and leave on sunday...if fishing is good and weather is good stay until monday.

Right now plans are to hook up with Denny at Ft. DE Soto state park and then boat up to Anclote...unless weather or other ??? Then tow the boat up closer and drop in there.

gofastsandman 09-21-2013 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Snookerd (Post 220133)
I may be in jail for murdering my 3rd mechanic this Summer, but if not....Im in! This Motah is the biggest piece I have ever owned.
Snookems, why are we your friends not in the loop here??? Bad pun intended as many rings
may need to be recharged... Most shops are run by Chum Grinders. Call BRP tech support first. My manual is at work with my contact numbers. I have friends who know more than I. Siri call Sandman. What are the issues?

A room with a great view? Trailer parking on site?

I am bringing the bent prop trophy and may be coaxed into another award of the site`s choice...

Cheers,
GFS

eggsuckindog 09-23-2013 12:02 AM
DonV - yes you purchase a parking pass for 5 or 6 - the machine will print a 3 day ticket also so no going back. I would think from Apollo Bch running with the guys from FDS might be an option.

Unless wind is ripping out the north Bellair ramp on East Bay Dr in largo is pretty sheltered run and still a decent drive, ramps are as good as FDS's. Just south of Clearwater Pass

Danny I might mention that Mike at American Marine is only a couple miles up 19 - and it will be fixed - maybe take up leave it and just pick it 11/1 - its already there. He and his partner (23 on here for sale) will probably be out anyway.

rcnight 09-23-2013 12:16 AM
Looks like I have to be at UF on Sept 29 for my daughter's Homecoming pageant --- so I was thinking I'd take the whole week off and if the 20 will fire up join all of you. What was/is the final word on rooms & slips at the Ramada?

DonV 09-23-2013 08:52 AM
Go back to post #154 for the info.

Islandtrader 09-23-2013 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by eggsuckindog (Post 220287)
DonV - yes you purchase a parking pass for 5 or 6 - the machine will print a 3 day ticket also so no going back. I would think from Apollo Bch running with the guys from FDS might be an option.

Unless wind is ripping out the north Bellair ramp on East Bay Dr in largo is pretty sheltered run and still a decent drive, ramps are as good as FDS's. Just south of Clearwater Pass
I am not married to FDS...just looking for a nice ramp and a easy tow to it. Its not like I have to boat 70 miles for fun.

So if clearwater works for a group ride that works for me. Safe trailer parking?

eggsuckindog 09-23-2013 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by eggsuckindog (Post 220049)
Ok here we go kids, since time is getting kinda close the dates are pretty close, so make reservations soon. Reservations MUST be made BEFORE OCT 1. Remember the group code is DIXON - I guess my suggestion of SeaCraft was too
complicated.

PHONE IS 727-849-8551

Dear Mr. Dixon,
Thank you very much for your interest in booking 12 to 15 rooms in our hotel for 2 nights
checking in November 1st and checking out November 3rd
.
We are happy to submit you the following highly discounted group rate offer
For rooms in our original exterior corridor building (non smoking or smoking) with 2
double beds, includinq one boat slip
$ 78 +9% tax per night
Room only without boat slip $ 57 +tax per night
This rate includes our continental breakfast buffet. The rate is for 2 adults per room, for
additional adults we are charging $10 per adult (older than 16) per night.. In case if you decide
to bring your pet, we have some rooms which are pet friendly, we are charging $10 per pet per
night.
For rooms in our new interior corridor building. 2 queen size beds facing the bay,
including boat slip
$88+ 9% tax per night
Room without boat slip $67+tax per night.
These rooms are all non smoking and there are no pets allowed in the interior corridor building.
The rate is for 2 adults, for additional adults (older than 16) there is an additional charge of $10
per night. The room rate includes breakfast.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In order to block 15 rooms for you we would need at least one guaranteed reservation
immediately. To guarantee the rates quoted, the availability of the sleeping rooms and in
particular the availability of the boat slips, the rooms have to be booked latest October 1st and
guaranteed with credit card.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please call the hotel directly and mention in your reservation the
group name "DIXON" In case if the total number of rooms is less than 6 per night, the rate per
night per room increases by $5.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Due to the limited availability boat slips have to be cancelled latest October 15th and room
cancellations latest 3 days before arrival.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Afterwards, according our group policies and
procedures the rooms and boat slips are non cancelable and full prepayment is due. At this time
we are going to charge the credit cards that were used to guarantee the reservations.
Yours sincerely
Jutta Shaikh
here it is

eggsuckindog 09-23-2013 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Islandtrader (Post 220304)
I am not married to FDS...just looking for a nice ramp and a easy tow to it. Its not like I have to boat 70 miles for fun.

So if clearwater works for a group ride that works for me. Safe trailer parking?
Safe yes, and plenty of room, not quite as big as FDS but just redone with 10 ramps. Quite a bit shorter boat ride and eliminates the long no wake zone. I will look but you would exit 275 at 686 (st pete-clearwater airport) I think and go straight west thru old downtown Largo, short ride. If its kinda rough I use that ramp for the Clearwater boat races

you guys in that group look at mapquest and decide if its an option, traffic would not be bad except I little spot where 688 and 686 split near the airport then clean.

eggsuckindog 09-23-2013 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rcnight (Post 220288)
Looks like I have to be at UF on Sept 29 for my daughter's Homecoming pageant --- so I was thinking I'd take the whole week off and if the 20 will fire up join all of you. What was/is the final word on rooms & slips at the Ramada?
Our dates are Oct 31 - Nov 1 -2

DonV 09-23-2013 03:45 PM
Google Earth says, in a straight line, it's 23 miles from Belleair ramp, 40 miles from Ft. Desoto.

kmoose 09-23-2013 04:06 PM
I'm going to put it on my calander. I live in Ocala and can stay in Hudson for free. If the weather is good I will drag the old girl down there for the party. I could even make room for a diver or two but gags will be out then.

eggsuckindog 09-23-2013 04:09 PM
Sounds about right, its a straight line from Bellair right up the ICW but it misses the long NWZ from Johns Pass to Bellair. My point is the drive north from Bellair is on US19, not bad really. Either way you have to exit at 688/686 from 275 and go that way, and the ramp is real close to 19 and East Bay Dr. (686)


kmoose - Gags are open from July 1 to Dec 3 and will be thicker than flies in Nov, which is why they close them in the winter - we can catch them then

bbh57 09-23-2013 04:22 PM
Seems much easier to just go up 75 to.SR 56/54 then west to New Port Richey and avoid Pinellas.

eggsuckindog 09-23-2013 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bbh57 (Post 220319)
Seems much easier to just go up 75 to.SR 56/54 then west to New Port Richey and avoid Pinellas.
19 isn't bad, its designed to move an incrediable amount cars - no reason to drive back to Tampa if your 2 miles from the water, for No Bones 56 would be the exit if he comes down 75 and maybe DonV since he is close 75.

If anyone wants to call me since I have driven to all these ramps feel free to call me - this is a new number 813 369 3256

Blue_Heron 09-23-2013 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kmoose (Post 220316)
... but gags will be out then.
Out where?

Season is open til 12/3, so not out of season. They're usually closer to shore in the fall and winter, right? I'm just confused by your statement, not unusual for me...

Regardless, my reservations at the Ramada are made. We'll be arriving Friday, hopefully by late morning. Sorry for asking if it's already been posted, but where's the closest ramp to the motel? Closest I could find was Anclote River Park.

gofastsandman 09-23-2013 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue_Heron (Post 220328)
Out where?

Season is open til 12/3, so not out of season. They're usually closer to shore in the fall and winter, right? I'm just confused by your statement, not unusual for me...

Regardless, my reservations at the Ramada are made. We'll be arriving Friday, hopefully by late morning. Sorry for asking if it's already been posted, but where's the closest ramp to the motel? Closest I could find was Anclote River Park.
Um Sir, the reason for editing is my sand dune.

I have not signed up yet, just my lack of administration prowess. Any rooms with a block and tackle, a swivel, and shore power?

Snookerd 09-23-2013 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by eggsuckindog (Post 220287)
Danny I might mention that Mike at American Marine is only a couple miles up 19 - and it will be fixed - maybe take up leave it and just pick it 11/1 - its already there. He and his partner (23 on here for sale) will probably be out anyway.

FROM GFS:

Snookems, why are we your friends not in the loop here??? Bad pun intended as many rings
may need to be recharged... Most shops are run by Chum Grinders. Call BRP tech support first. My manual is at work with my contact numbers. I have friends who know more than I. Siri call Sandman. What are the issues?
Thanks for the feedback and offers of assistance fellow 2 stroke brethren! I have had a glimpse into what Islandtrader must have experienced over the years with his museum quality 21.....SeaCrafts and patience do not go together. I will running soon I hope....I would love to be there for the gathering.

eggsuckindog 09-23-2013 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue_Heron (Post 220328)
Out where?

Season is open til 12/3, so not out of season. They're usually closer to shore in the fall and winter, right? I'm just confused by your statement, not unusual for me...

Regardless, my reservations at the Ramada are made. We'll be arriving Friday, hopefully by late morning. Sorry for asking if it's already been posted, but where's the closest ramp to the motel? Closest I could find was Anclote River Park.
That is probably the closest, has a parking fee but you buy 3 days at a time, security is good cop lives on site

kmoose 09-24-2013 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue_Heron (Post 220328)
Out where?

Season is open til 12/3, so not out of season. They're usually closer to shore in the fall and winter, right? I'm just confused by your statement, not unusual for me....
You are correct Sir! I was going with the pre-season dates and had not checked since. I've never been so happy to be wrong!

Blue_Heron 09-24-2013 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kmoose (Post 220352)
You are correct Sir! I was going with the pre-season dates and had not checked since. I've never been so happy to be wrong!
Fishing regs are a moving target. Hopefully, they won't change again before 11/1. :eek:

Gubmint, gotta love 'em.

NoBones 09-24-2013 07:14 PM
OK....
We check-in to Apu Hilton on Friday......
What next???

Hang out at Anclote?, Go to Tarpon Springs and dive for
carwash sponges?, Maybe hang-out for the Continental breakfast
in the AM on Saturday?.........

There needs to be some kind of timeline before I commit... :confused:

kmoose 09-24-2013 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by NoBones (Post 220367)
OK....
We check-in to Apu Hilton on Friday......
What next???

Hang out at Anclote?, Go to Tarpon Springs and dive for
carwash sponges?, Maybe hang-out for the Continental breakfast
in the AM on Saturday?.........

There needs to be some kind of timeline before I commit... :confused:
Agreed! An agenda would help me with planning for sure.

DonV 09-24-2013 08:03 PM
I guess we need to find out what we can and can't do at the motel. You know, do we HAVE to eat in the motel's restaurant?, can we have a fish fry at the dock?, those kind of things. Normally we pretty much cook like crazy and "pig out" on Saturday! Don't want to mess that up.

Blue_Heron 09-24-2013 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by NoBones (Post 220367)

There needs to be some kind of timeline before I commit... :confused:
Ken,
I'd forgotten how delicate you are. :D How's this:

Friday -Early arrivals meet up at Anclote and hang at the beach. Cook supper out on the beach or boats, followed by cocktail hour back at the No-tell Motel.

Saturday - Fishing or diving until mid afternoon. Those who wish to abstain can shop. Then back to the Ramada for showers followed by waterfront dining at a location TBD.

Sunday - Continental breakfast, then pack and check out. For those with a short drive home, cruise on the intracoastal or rendezvous at Anclote again before hitting the road.

If someone who knows the area better than me (and that would be almost anyone) wants to offer a different itinerary, my feelings won't be hurt.

Dave


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