Gallon or quart? :eek:

Well, We need to try and narrow down what the majority would
like to do!

Being this is a west coaster function this east coaster will
bow to you and go with whatever works for the best attendance
possible!

We know
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Rusty just calm down we haven't even got a site down yet
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A friend of mine apparently owns a waterfront restaurant and wants to make sure we come by if in St Pete Bch - I will have that checked out soon

Sea Hags Bar & Grill

Speaking of Sea Hags.......

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/3...g-accused.html

"Stay thirsty my friend"!

OK just got off the phone with the Magnesen Place - for the group 89.90 plus tax

I had to leave a message for the dockmaster so we have that yet to deal with

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I will call the Ramada up in NPR just so we have all the bases covered and can make an informed decision

room + slip $84 - less a 20% discount if we bring Sandy = $68,

I told them he was famous, thank goodness they didn't ask what for

Sounds like a good deal at the Ramada, plus you'd have the option of staying there or camping at Anclote, which is a proven good spot for our gatherings! Anclote was my first but didn't bring the boat to that one. I'd probably anchor out there overnight weather permitting. I should be able to make it to either there or Homosassa. Might even consider towing as far as Terry's or Sarasota and running up with the guys from that area. Denny

I still have access to a ramp just up the street from the Ramada if its NPR . Also overnite parking at Anclote ramp for the campers. Still waiting to hear from you Dog on those numbers been about two years!

i am just excited in general... I have lots to do to the boat and trailer before the trip. Order my Sonic hub sound system for my lowrance unit yesterday !!!! i like my tunes while on the water... as well as the Padded carrying bag and rod holder adapter for my magma catalina grill !!!!!!!! It will be in use when i get home next wed !!!

http://www.plantationoncrystalriver....oad&platform=c

This is the nicest place around here. Homassasa is nice but I think Crystal River is about a notch above.it is all fresh water near the hotel so no need to flush :D. Their dock is a seawall with some big tires:eek:{black streaks}, just bring bumpers. Plenty of restaurant's. They have an excellent Tiki Bar and top notch Sunday Brunch. Reasonable rates as well. I have not checked availability but we have stayed there and like the place. The springs to snorkle are some of the best. There is also another hotel with dock's a stones throw away, Port Paradise; Yes the one Elvis stayed at!http://www.porthotelandmarina.com/ and http:http://www.crystalriverresort.com/ a nice dock as well right next door to Cracker's entertainment/restaurant Between the three of them I'm sure we will be covered.






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Crystal River is nice. The Port Hotel and Marina is clean and very reasonable, but dated. I didn't know Elvis stayed there. Maybe he's still there... There's a decent restaurant next door, and it's close to the spring. And if we schedule the gathering before the end of scallop season, there's a bounty not far from the mouth of the river.

All that being said, it may be too far north for our southern brethren. It might be good to focus on locations around the Tampa Bay area since it's centrally located (more or less). As NoBones mentioned, I-4 makes it convenient to east coasters. I'm good with anything from Tampa north, but we need to settle on something soon if it's going to happen.
Dave

Five one quart bags, Three for my id, and two for the others to fight over all night long.

Anybody seen my id, I`m lost.

AKA, have tackle, will travel.