03/07 - 03/09 - St. John's River, Florida Gathering

thataway · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:03 am Post subject:

Bill and Brenda--so glad you will make it again! Hope to see you there. We have been debating arriving late Sunday, vs early Monday, and hope to stay at least a week to 10 days after the gathering. We enjoyed Sanford last year; there are some fantastic places to get stuck up there too--but no tidal excuses!

colbysmith · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 12:02 pm Post subject:

Rosanne and I plan to arrive the afternoon of the 3rd, so would be available to cruise with anyone from then until the gathering. Then stick around after the gathering until the 13th for some more cruising. We're happy to tag along with anyone else during those days. Would love to show Rosanne some of the Springs we anchored in last year, or the restaurant we made our own pancakes in. But heading south would be fun also. Colby

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:47 am Post subject:

Bill and Brenda....Glad that you are planning on joining us for the gathering again this year. The run up River to Sanford from Hontoon is one of my favorite. Joyce and I are planning on going that way after the gathering. The "Econ" river being our ultimate goal but that depends on water depths.
Hopefully we will receive some rain in the next month to make that possible. We had the C-Otter out last Friday and visited with Bill and Becky at Hontoon Island. They said that the River was going down a bit each day. No problem on the main channels but runs to DeLeon Springs State Park for pancakes mite not work out. We will see.

Colby....Glad you're able to bring Rosanne with you this time. She will love the springs. There is so much to explore. I'm sure someone will contact you for some early travel.

I can't wait to get together with everyone! Tom

jennykatz · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:52 am Post subject: st john's river

HI guys Valkyrie new 25ft c-dory will be up on the St.John's River this week . Hopefully staying at Hontoon a few nights .
Nick/Jim( jennykatz Little Treasure)

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:31 am Post subject:

Counting down the days till our 4th annual Hontoon Island CBGT. Nice to hear that the Valkyrie 25 is exploring the St. John's river. Say hi to Bill and Becky at Hontoon! Can't wait to see the new boat.

I've had a couple new sign ups on our information link.

https://form.jotform.com/60634279765163

Thanks....if everyone signs up on this we can supply a list when you arrive at the gathering.

Till next week.....Tom

jimicliff · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:27 am Post subject:

Hey am I on fire detail this year ? If so what night ? if not no problem I just need to know whether to bring my fire stuff, remember I'm on a 16 its a back pac with a 50 Honda Wink

Ron C · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 3:31 pm Post subject:

Howdy Cliff,
I can bring wood from Texas but only to the other side of the river from Hontoon Island since my dinghy doesn't float.
Ron

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:33 pm Post subject:

Cliff...I can put you down for "Fire Man" on Tuesday or Wednesday evening .....take your pick! I have some good dry wood. Sounds like Ron is going to bring some Texas wood for me to dinghy across! How cool is that.

The fire pit was removed because some jerks burned up some park chairs. The park manager promised it will be in place for us. If anyone else has any good dry spare fire wood bring it along and we will burn it up!

See you at Hontoon!

Almas Only · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 6:44 am Post subject:

I'll take whatever fire night Cliff doesn't.

jimicliff · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:55 am Post subject:

Cliff will do Tuesday fire

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:00 am Post subject:

OK ....Jimicliff.....Tuesday
Almas Only....Wednesday

And it's been pointed out to me that fire 🔥 wood can not be brought in from out of state. So Ron you are off the hook for fire wood. Thanks for the offer and we will see you at the gathering.

Florida fire wood only.....Thanks ....Tom

colbysmith · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:50 am Post subject:

"Jerks burning up park chairs"... Just really makes you wonder where some "campers" come from. ... Rolling Eyes

Ron C · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:47 am Post subject:

Howdy Brats,
I was told that firewood is available for sale in the park. I usually carry a few sticks of kiln dried oak lumber when I travel. But will be glad to contribute to purchasing there so we "buy it where we burn it".

thataway · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:06 am Post subject:

Tom,
I didn't find a "Schedule'--we met with our friends and new C Dory owners, CA and Bettie Derivas last night, and outlined what we could remember.

Still hamburgers and hot dogs on one night, and chicken the other, with pot luck for side dishes, dessert and salads?

How many days planned and general routes for post gathering cruises?

Thanks for your leadership and all of the hard work we put into this fun gathering.

colbysmith · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:32 am Post subject:

Rosanne and I are still planning on arriving and launching at Ed Stone Park on Friday, March 3rd. Hoping to maybe head up to the Springs place with the pancake restaurant the next day and spend a night, if water levels allow it. (Perhaps Tom or Bill can let me know in a few weeks what they think.) Then check in to Hontoon a day early on the 6th. Spend a few days after the gathering as well, but then have to pull out on Monday the 13th to get Rosanne back in time to work... Colby