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Tully-B
Joined: 05 Apr 2011 Posts: 41 City/Region: Hopkins
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Tully-B
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Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:02 am Post subject: St johns river |
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What fun Jan and Lee from the "Tully-B" had at the 2016 St. Johns River Gathering. When we met Tom and Joyce this past summer on the Mississippi River they invited us to join them on the St Johns. We are so glad that we did, it gave us the opportunity to be re-connected with old friends, some of them we had not seen since our first gathering on the Mississippi some four years ago when we first got the "Tully-B"
We sure enjoyed the seminars that Joyce and Tom set up, Dr. Bob was a fount of information. I was sorry that I missed Cliff's history lesson but I was in town with Tom and some of the other guys getting the chicken for the Saturday evening pot-luck.
We loved the silent auction that Pat and Hank put on that helped to raise over $400.00 for the park. They also guided a number of C-Dorys on the Friday cruise around the island that was most enjoyable.
Fun, fun, fun was had by all and we sure that we get to join you all next year. We also look forward to seeing some of you this coming September on the Mississippi. Lee and Jan |
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jjpeek1948
Joined: 11 Sep 2014 Posts: 3
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Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to everyone at the St. Johns c-dory gathering of 2016 that so generously gave a memorial to my dear parted husband Bruce Cassal. We had so hoped to make the gathering but he passed much sooner than we ever thought he would. I am so touched by what Tom and Joyce told me that there will be a bench, plaque and a grill installed in Bruce's memory. I hope to be at the gathering next year.
Love to you all.
Joyce Cassal |
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Molly Brown
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 405 City/Region: Punta Gorda
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 24 Tomcat
Vessel Name: MOLLY BROWN
Photos: Molly Brown
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Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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Joyce......
In a first so far as anyone knows, 4 C-Dory's explored the waters of the Econlockhatchee River. Bruce was "toasted", and for me personally, I half expected to see the Carpy coming downstream. I wouldn't be surprised to find out you and Bruce had already been there before but I've no doubt he'd have been in his element. He will be missed.
Tom and the "other" Joyce......
You can sure be proud of your efforts for this years gathering. I can tell you that every single Brat I encountered thoroughly enjoyed the gathering. I'm also very proud of the memorial monies you and your team raised to leave a fitting tribute to one of our own. I will post my pics soon. _________________ James, Betty, Luna cat and Moki dog on the TomCat Molly Brown
Started the Great American Loop 03/2024 |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20815 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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I put a few photos from the gathering, and some further exploration of the St. Johns. I'll get captions and more on the Econlockhatchee river trip. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Bill and Brenda Russell
Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 149 City/Region: Stamps AR
State or Province: AR
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Falcon
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Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:27 am Post subject: Hontoon Island Gathering |
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Monday, March 22, 2016
St Johns River Hontoon Island Gathering 3/4/2016 3/6/2016
Thirty five (35) C-Dory boats must be a record for any GATHERING. You bet the Arkansas Cotton Choppers had a great time, thank to Tom and Joyce for their expertise in planning..
After the gathering we cruised the Atlantic ICW to Savannah, GA. for a two day tourist type visit. The ICW presented challenges, eight foot tides, poor anchorages, swift currents, and grounding however the many islands offered a beautiful unexpected six hundred and ninety mile surprise, a twelve day round trip.
NOW, our age may limit our boating to area lakes and our Red River.
Bill and Brenda Russell 2 Lafayette 24, Stamps, AR. 71860 870-533-2663 _________________ Bill and Brenda Russell
Call us at 1-870-533-2663 H 1-870-904-0708 C |
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Bill and Brenda Russell
Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 149 City/Region: Stamps AR
State or Province: AR
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Falcon
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Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:28 am Post subject: Hontoon Island Gathering |
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Monday, March 22, 2016
St Johns River Hontoon Island Gathering 3/4/2016 3/6/2016
Thirty five (35) C-Dory boats must be a record for any GATHERING. You bet the Arkansas Cotton Choppers had a great time, thank to Tom and Joyce for their expertise in planning..
After the gathering we cruised the Atlantic ICW to Savannah, GA. for a two day tourist type visit. The ICW presented challenges, eight foot tides, poor anchorages, swift currents, and grounding however the many islands offered a beautiful unexpected six hundred and ninety mile surprise, a twelve day round trip.
NOW, our age may limit our boating to area lakes and our Red River.
Bill and Brenda Russell 2 Lafayette 24, Stamps, AR. 71860 870-533-2663 |
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Molly Brown
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 405 City/Region: Punta Gorda
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 24 Tomcat
Vessel Name: MOLLY BROWN
Photos: Molly Brown
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Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:49 am Post subject: |
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Bill and Brenda....It was good to see you again. I believe you've made all three gatherings to date. I just added my pics to the gathering album. There are a couple of you and your boat, Falcon. May the future bring you fair winds and calm seas, or lakes, or rivers. Best to you both!
James |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 672 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Hontoon Island C-Brats
Just wanted to let you know how Bruce's memorial is coming along. We visited the park yesterday and took a couple photos of the new grill for the marina . Ken the park manager in the photo is thrilled to have it for the park. They are short handed now but will soon have it in place and move the old one to a different location. The bench is also waiting to be installed. We also presented the balance of the funds left over to the park for memorial plaques. Planning on a dedication at the CBGT in Match.
While Bruce will be missed by the group his memory will live on because of all your generous donations and hard work. We trust that his wife Joyce will be able to join us for the dedication next year. The dates for next years gathering will be Tuesday March 7th through Thursday March 9th. _________________ Tom and Joyce Schulke
2011 CD 25 "C-Otter" 07/2015 to present
2011 CD 25 "My Girl" 06/2015 renamed C-Otter
2004 CD 22 Commuter "Out2C" 03/10 to 06/15 |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4557 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice! Looking forward to next year, and Rosanne plans to come with me this time! Colby |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 672 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Just received this from Ken Tories at Hontoon Island State Park. They used the aerial photo taken during the Third Annual CBGT at Hontoon Island on their website and brochure. Almost all the boats are ours! The park is already planning for our return on Tuesday March 7th.
Colby......We are glad that Rosanne will be able to make it this time. Joyce and I will not be taking the C-Otter north this year so we will miss the Apostle Islands. Just cant do everything but wish we could. Have a great time...Tom |
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