03/06 - 03/08 St. John's River Florida CBGT

thataway · Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:53 pm Post subject:

I have never had an issue with houseboat generators either... but at times you do hear the air boars in the middle of the night--the other "hazard" are the bow hunting boats with their bright lights...also they tend to run Honda generators, so the noise is not too bad... We just sleep thru it all.

Good point by Roger about the Bike Week. We enjoy seeing the different bikes and groups. We were in Datona several times during Bike Week--it is a very interesting venue. Nothing like Sturgis, However.

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:53 am Post subject:

Florida Senior Citizens.....No more discounts for slips at Hontoon Island and all other State marinas. Florida has a new computer system for slips. Still...cheep at $20.25 per night.

Tom

thataway · Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 3:49 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the "head's up"--I didn't see where this made it onto any web sites, but on the other hand, many other state park marinas were not $20 a night to begin with. As I understand the state fee system, the State Park Marinas can charge from $1.00 a foot/night up to $3 a foot a night!

On the other hand, a 60 footer on an end tie with 50 amp power is getting a real bargain at $20 a night!

thataway · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:49 pm Post subject:

At Casey Jones RV park. Super owner; ex sailor& tells me another C dory stops here regularly.
Only one dog harness forgotten—resolved at WAlly world. One destroyed trailer tire; looks to have delaminates. Temp was only 103* about 20 min before.. Good I brought the impact wrench!! Changed along I 10 shoulder. Could not find the key for spare cable..lucky I brought a drill & drilled out the lock. Hacksaw would cut the hardened cable.
Be good to be on the water tomorrow,

colbysmith · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:34 pm Post subject:

Don't think I'd want to have to change any tires along I10! Hopefully it was a wide shoulder, and not raining. We got to Rosanne's Uncle's today in Trenton KY. Leisurely two day drive down, splitting the 560 miles with a stop for the night at the Mattoon, IL, Cracker Barrel! Mostly drizzle and rain today. Still on schedule to leave here Friday morning, spend the night in Tallahassee, then on to ED Stone sometime around noon on Saturday. Late note, just thinking, how much farther past the Flying J west of Tallahassee, is that RV park, and what do they charge for a night? If we are running a bit ahead and still have some daylight left (rare, but does happen...) might be worth considering. Colby

Water Bill · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:20 pm Post subject:

I arrived at Ed Stone Boat Ramp a little after 7 tonight. It took about 12 hours to get here. I didn't push it and stayed in the right lane pretty much all the way with quite a few stops to stretch my legs. I will spend the night in the parking lot here. There is only one other truck and trailer here tonight. The directions Tom and Bob gave from I 75 to Ed Stone worked great for me. I will probably head north on the river at some point tomorrow.

Bill

jennykatz · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 6:53 am Post subject: gathering

Trailer is being gone over and we should leave monday for an afternoon launch We might try Ed Stone park . We used to always go to Holly Bluff but it seems Ed Stone is safe .The weather should be Good .How is the water level ? Jim and Loree

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 7:44 am Post subject:

Water level normal for this time of year. Leaving Hontoon this am to do a three day run to silver glen springs and then to DeLeon Springs. Back at Hontoon Monday. See you then. Tom

Water Bill · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 7:46 am Post subject:

Loree and Jim,
This is my first trip on the St John's but I would say the water level is up. I think the bridge at Ed Stone was showing about 15 feet of clerance. There are eight boats here now. C-Otter, Crystal Sea, Wee Bit, Blue Days, Lake Effect, Two Bears, Thisaway and Mystery Girl. Six of us are headed to Silver Glen Springs and De Leon Springs today, returning to Hontoon Island on Monday
Bill

jeannemaddux@gmail.com · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:40 pm Post subject:

We plan to drive down to Deland from St Mary’s tomorrow and will launch at Ed Stone Park tomorrow afternoon or Sunday morning
Jack and Jeanne

cwericsson · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2018 9:58 am Post subject: will miss this event

My partner is become very ill. I will be caring for her for awhile and therefore I will not be able to attend this years Hontoon Island event. Maybe next year.
Carl

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2018 7:26 pm Post subject:

Carl ......Sorry you can’t make it this year but take good care of your partner and see you next year.

8 Boats here at DeLeon Springs. Pancakes for breakfast. The water depth is just doable.

Heading back toward Hontoon tomorrow. Some will go to the park and some stay on the hook till Monday.

Till then....Tom & Joyce on the C-Otter

colbysmith · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2018 7:35 pm Post subject:

Good trip down and launched today at Ed Stone. Caught up with 7 other boats here at DeLeon Springs. I came up thru the Highland cut and Norris Dead River with no problems. Pancakes tomorrow AM! Mr. Green

jeannemaddux@gmail.com · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:11 am Post subject:

Finally got through our storage unit to find things for the auction:
Tea kettle
Nesting cook pots
3 cold weather sleeping bags
Inflatable boat (Brand new, never unpacked)
Camping air mattress
Ice chest (1 large and one 6-pack size)
2 plastic champagne flutes

colbysmith · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:07 pm Post subject:

Hey Tyboo or DaNag. Can one of you put up a photo album for this thread? Thanks! Colby