Scalloping by braille...........that's my normal way of doing it anyway, can't see poop!! Now for you really good scallop finding fools, unlike me, dirty water may be a problem.

On to the important stuff, I would make sure the beer is clear.......

I'd be more concerned about the "Apple Pie" clarity...LOL! More copper, less lead!

Julie and I will be there, arriving Friday evening. Scallops may be a non-starter after the storm, but the company alone makes the trip worthwhile. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

We do a volunteer day every year with Tampa Baywatch collecting data on the amounts of scallops in TB. Basically counting them in a designated GPS coordinate. With the tannin water of TB clarity is an issue. They provide everyone with a simple 3 foot long piece of PVC. You dive down and push the PVC through the grass and when you feel a bump in the grass you investigate further. Might be worth a shot there Don! Would widen the braille page for ya!!

Hummmm.....let me think, in my case I would need a 4" x 3 foot piece of PVC. :)

Eric

I found some stuff left over from other gatherings I'll be bringing. I have enough bowls, only about 40 Chinet paper plates and some Costco plastic ware, good on the knives, maybe ok on the spoons, but not good on the forks.

We are bringing fish we got right before Irma got here. There should be plenty to feed everyone. It is a mixed bag of hogs, gag, red snapper and cobia. I'm thinking 15-20 lbs of fillets.

Outstanding Ken!!!

For any first timers to a gathering wondering what to bring for Saturday night, if you have a family super secret recipe of potato salad, slaw, mac 'n cheese, baked beans, etc. for a side item please bring to help feed us pigs. :) Looks like between Ken, Terry and Ken we will be eating real good!!!!!! Diets need to be put on hold.............

Getting hungry already...

I will cook up white rice and black beans for say 35 servings with a big bowl of minced onions as well !

Going to make a gallon of tartar sauce fer da fried fishes....:p

Plan to steam 20 lbs of jumbo shrimps fer da appertizer....:D
With my home made shrimps dips....

Sooo me thinks we will be good....:):):)

Looking forward to The Freezer Friday night !

The race is on....

I am still a go for this weekend. Saturday only, but in a kitchenette room now! I will be boatless, but should be bringing the crew.The Sceptre survived the storm, but I have a ground problem somewhere! No juice to the Zuke! Potato(e) - (nod to Dan Quayle :eek:)Salad by the barrel will be brought from Bradenton.

It's the black wire Danny :) :)

Not to worry, there is plenty of room on other boats. Seeya Saturday

Well ladies and gents,

Amy and I were faced with many choices on solo cups. Being put in charge by the great Don V of picnic ware was a tall order to fill. Yellow, Blue, Red, even Pink cups. It was a tough task for the first timers. When given the choice we had to go with what seems to be the undermining theme of the event.... who says the rookies can't set the tone.....got 100!

I hope you guys have a large time...
 

I've been encouraged to attend but have had a conflict.
So disappointed to say the least. It seems like you have things in hand.

I on the other hand will be attending to family business...taking my daughter up for her official visit.

enjoy guys. I'm jealous.

What time are we thinking of heading to the Freezer? I want to be sure we are early enough to join the crowd.

Dave

Not positive Dave, however I do remember it was just after dark last time we were up there. I'm assuming it will be the same this time. Seeya then.

Anything planned for tomorrow daytime? I should be rolling in noonish. Decided to stay with my folks down the road. Do you think there’s anyplace I can leave the boat in the water for the weekend?

If your not staying at the hotel or eating at the tiki bar they may get fussy as the slips are limited. Hopefully it won't be too crowed.

I can ask at the cg I'm staying. Probably won't get there until 1 or 2 though.

Hitting the road
 

Pulling out of SC now and Florida bound!

Jim

Last call on a free anchor roller for the bow. Have two stainless ones. I can bring them both and you can have your pick - free to a CSC member. Let me know! Leaving in the morning for MacRaes

Bring them. Hopefully one is longer than the one I have... it's about 2" too short.

Done Ken!

Hey Eric We will be staying st MaxRaes as well and I'm interested in the anchor rollers. I'm redoing a 23 Tsunami and think maybe it's what I'm looking for. If it's not too much trouble could you please bring them? Or call me 386-852-8517
NaturalHigh. Eric Lund

Ready to saddle up boys! There's grouper out there waiting to get fried!

The boat looks good, Ken. Looking forward to seeing it. You and Mel, too, of course.
Dave

I'm so jealous! Might cause a divorce, but, I'm coming to the next one!

Another gathering in the books!
 

Sunday am. The Restless Lady is leaving to NY! Another great event. I'm always impressed with our group.... Great seeing everybody again!

Sweet photo Danny. Way to go Denny. Hard to believe Irma just ripped through the sunshine state. My sis in JAX just got back to her place on the St John's. Hope you guys have good weather and a great time (I know the latter will be true regardless). Cheers y'all:cool:

Sad to have my first FL gathering be the last for that boat. She had an amazing owner (legendary) but thrilled to say a fantastic new owner. He will treat her good! It was a pleasure meeting everyone. Amy and I have tons of great pics to post. I will get to it early this week!

He`s owned that boat since 74.
Amazing.

Thank you my friend.
You and others have taught me volumes.

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Yes. A bit of sadness to see "Restless Lady" head north. I have known Denny since the early 70s at Pratt & Whitney in WPB, Fla. i accompanied him on other boats to the Bahamas in thd mid 70s. In 1976 he took Anita and I for a fast & exciting ride through about a 2.5-3.0 chop through the Palm Beach inlet. That sealed the deal. Not long thereafter we ordered our '76 Seafari from Brown & Hauptner in PBG. One could go a long ways to find a better friend or one so knowledgable as Denny. Best wishes on the Loop, Denny!

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Yes Sir Danny, pulling the old clunker home heading south on US98 at 9.1 mpg....... :)

All, it was great tagging along with you this weekend. I have been an enthusiast for a number of years and now even more so.

John

Not even close to a clunker (see pic i posted :) )

Thanks John!! It was great meeting you and hope you had a nice time. Happy that you were able to make it down with Jim, seeing he does need someone to keep an eye on him!! Hope to see you at another gathering!!!

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Here comes many pics. If you would like a copy of one or more pm me with an email address.