South Florida Gathering?
 

does anyone know of any South Florida Seacraft gathering?

Does anyone meet down in Elliot Key?

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No, but maybe we could put something together.
There are enough of us here in the sunshine state.
Maybe Tug or Capt. Chuck will have some thoughts on this.
See ya, Ken

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Im Ready to get something going!!

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I will once again be at Bahia Honda in the middle Keys in November, over Thanksgiving. I Think I am scheduled to arrive on Nov. 19, and be there for 9 days. I take my family camping, fishing & diving in the Keys every year for 7-10 days. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

We are planning to take the Seafari this year, rather than the C-Skiff, as I blew the powerhead on the old Mariner 115 with the jet drive because of a cracked case vent line, and I may not have it rebuilt in time. ($$) [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

I got sticker shock on Friday, though. Filled up the Taurus and the SeaCraft; it cost me $142 for gas and $22 for Merc oil. [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

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If I'm in town I'm in, how about some suggestions on where to stay?

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if my boat is done in time we'll have a nice litte seafari gathering

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Well guys, I'am going to let you in on a little secret.
The place I have been stayin' in Islamorada for a long time is on the the Atlantic behind the Giant Lobster.
(If you go to the keys you know what I'am talking about.)
The Ragged Edge Resort!! Boat ramp, dockage, clean and
secure. Great place to stay. Rich will take great care of you while you are there. We do not even lock our doors while we are gone from the property. You will never see any bad Influences staying there. Easy in and out to the Atlantic or Gulf. Plenty of good places to eat. Snake Creek
is right there. Diving, fishing or just general relaxation.
This is the place. I have attached there web site for you guys to review. If you call Rich, tell him that A-hole from Daytona sent you. I cannot say enough good things about the Ragged Edge. The prices are right as well. We have been going there for the 2 day bug season for 9 years and through out the rest of the year for long weekends. My wife and I
are talking about going for Thanksgiving. Maybe we could do the SeaCraft thing there. See ya, Ken http://www.ragged-edge.com/

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If you all have an interest.I have a full marina and resort in Key West.2 bedroom 2 bath units,2 pools,30 slips,bar,right on Cow Key Channel .The Atlantic and the reef is 200yd to the south and the Gulf and backcountry flats are 200yds to the north.

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If there's a gathering planned in the Key's, it would be hard to beat Joey's setup. I spent this past week there and had a great time. The commute from your room to the boat slip consists of the 25' walk past the bar [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Depending on when and where it is we can go! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Yo Ikan good to hear from you again

BTW, how would you know how far away the boat slip ishttp://floridasportsman.com/art/lol.gif When I was there you never made it off the bar stoolhttp://floridasportsman.com/art/toast.gif

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[/QUOTE] BTW, how would you know how far away the boat slip ishttp://floridasportsman.com/art/lol.gif When I was there you never made it off the bar stoolhttp://floridasportsman.com/art/toast.gif

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Ah, funny you should ask: those lounge chairs by the boat slips were just too much to resist this time [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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Sounds like a good deal to me, how about some rates?

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It's not cheap,a 2 bedroom that sleeps 6 is 250.00 a night.And slips are 2.00 per foot a night.But I'm sure I can work a deal for folks should anyone want to come down.

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I stay in a camper at Bahia Honda State Park, under $200 for 10 days, no dockage fee in the small marina, free ramp, right between the bridges, go either way or snorkle for bugs 100 yards from your campsite.
Not a party site, Alcohol is technically not allowed, but good fishing, great for families.
I'll be there in November from the Saturday before Thanksgiving, through Thanksgiving day.
Probably be a friend w/ me bringing his family and '74 Tsunami.
There are a couple of other guys I see there every year with Potter-builts, but I havn't connected them with this site.

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I'am with you Fr. Frank. Key weird is a little to pricey
and to far down the road from Islamorada.
I will stick to my little place I stay at.
After 36 years of going to the Keys, You go with what works for you. Happy Thanksgiving.
See ya. Ken [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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mr fr frank

i comes down to keys wit ya. Mine camper ready now. i think you likes lukes hot tub. I do hog hoot. i do it dis way.
start wit a gollon of sause and por in ya pabst beer. ya needs to keep som beer close by - if da pig gits on fire - drink the rest of da beer,hell wit the pig! Hee-hee! ...... strap one of dem big ass paint brus on a mop handel and put yer sause win ya turn it. A 200 ponder will take 10 hors.so gets lots of pabst. ya gots to be close to rake dem coals back win they flames up! (do not piss on'em). da hose woiks good to keepin the drunks away from yer pig and from faling in da fire pit. i garrroonnnnttteeee dat you never putin the pigs in mommas ovin no more. keep dar skin on so i eat som crackin. yo needs som chikin wire around porkys back bone to the poll or WHOOPS! Drill 4 holes in the poll next to da handel (we put da screw driver inda 4 holes and turn it) all me buds meet the night before, we al lick da hog fer lucks, start da fire and then sit and bulshit lik late party! Win ya cooks da pig having a few beers in big lukes hot tub be fun and us boy trydistion we get up at 3am & put the hog on. they all call me sam da master pigger

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Hey Sam, I would think that you would be hospitable enough
to take in some of your neighbors from Louisiana that are
homeless and let them stay in your camper.
See ya, Ken [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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Jorge,

The Columbus day regatta is this weekend. Free Margarita's for hot BABES. Does any one plan to go to the best party in the Sea.

Tight Lines
RN

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RN and Jorge....I will be attending the Regatta this year, as usual. I will NOT be making the 500 jello shots this year though. Just don't have the time to do it....I emailed both of you..

John [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Lil' input? would be elliot key ; Better when it gets cooler especially if its gonna be an overniter! Skeeter's & No SeeUms! Lots of dockage , room for everyone, Heads , Showers & thats it!No Drinking water etc. bout a 7 mile run from bayfront park due east. just a run around ceaser creek to great fish'n,reef'n etc. Camp on ether side bay or ocean.Its primitive so if You forget it You'll do without.Close enough to make runs if needed.I'm sure this group has No Shortage of Ice Chest. I think its $10. overnite stay.Course the Wife would vote for the rooms ! No camping in 18 years! Boca Chita is great also just tough to get a tie up.
Elliot Key page
Scream'n reels'
Tug [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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Pick a date, lets do-it !

See ya, Ken

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I hope Wilma leaves us something to go to. Pray for those in the Keys.

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Thanks Frank! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Freakin' Wilma couldn't leave us alone could she? By the way, I know this was #4 for Miami, Katrina, Rita and Wilma, but which was #1? I forgot. My family just spent his one alone since I'm away at Cabo San Lucas but thank God they're OK, just no power. Hope to see them on Thursday when I return. BTW, here's some pictures of my catch at Cabo:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/DSCF0048.jpg

42# bull dolphin on 20# line. Also caught a 120# striped marlin on 30# line but can't upload the picture to Photobucket, don't know why.

BTW Elliot Key sounds good, let me know when.

so any gathering any time soon! ;)