Anclote Key Gathering 04/28/2007

[NoBones]

Ken-How's the fire wood coming?

Now that I finally got a C/O Friday, and done with all inspections, I can clear cut the whole place! NOT!!

No problem been rounding up with the tractor all the good wood I can fit in the Ole' Dodge.

See ya, Ken

[Snookerd]

Ken-
getter done with that clear cutting . You may have to change your screen name to BIG WOOD instead of No Bones . Sorry, I always get the "wood jokes" with my last name. Family in Maine sent me a GOT WOOD? T-Shirt. Might send the wrong message if I used it for my mortgage co?!

[NoBones]

Shoot Danny, Capt Chuck already calls me NoBoner!
See ya soon, Ken

[Snookerd]

[Ryank]

Not sure if anyone coverd this but II would highly reccomend a small stern anchor, the way the current moves through there it defintly helps keep movement to a minimum.

[Fr. Frank]

A stern anchor is a very good idea.

[eggsuckindog]

You both are correct and they should be pretty good and with a decent amount of line, 50' should be OK on the stern. The currents aren't that strong but with shifting wind and currents you want it staying out.

[Briguy]

This gathering is such a great idea. It is also a good motivator to do all those last minute projects in our boats.
I spent about 6 hours tinkering around. Here is what I completed this weekend.

Replace bilge pump with all new heat shrink terminals. Tie wrap and hang all wires neatly in the bilge area.

Remove and replace wing nuts on 3 batteries to clean terminals.

Remove old Leica DGPS no longer needed.

Remove under console lighting that no longer worked.

Buy new life jackets on sale at West Marine.

Tighten each and every nut, bolt and screw.

Check oil in 4 strokes, visual engine check, lower unit oil check.

Replace Raycor elements.

Squirt Corrosion x on underside of Accon Pop ups.

That's about it. The list of "to do's" is growing. I may come up Friday rather than Saturday. I am really really excited. Can't wait to check out all those old (and newer) beautiful boats.

[Fr. Frank]

I am really really excited. Can't wait to check out all those old (and newer) beautiful boats.

Me too. I even got another priest from Orlando to come celebrate Mass at my church on Sunday the 29th. I'm staying at the Ramada with my family and have requested a boat dock there. I'll go to Mass in Tampa on Sunday and join the Archbishop there

If enough people are interested, I am willing to celebrate the Holy Eucharist in a vigil Mass early on Saturday evening. For all you Anglicans, Episcopalians, Orthodox and other Catholics

[Snookerd]

Fr. Frank-The Wood clan will be looking forward to your Mass early on Saturday evening. With all the trouble I will be getting in.......it will be a must!