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hank clow
Joined: 13 Aug 2011 Posts: 93 City/Region: L'Anse
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meri Aura
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:23 pm Post subject: St. Johns River Gathering |
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After a month at Marshfield Clinic in recovery mode following major surgery we are finally home and Hank is making great progress regaining his strength and getting used to his new lifestyle.
So, we are ready to commit to the March gathering. Our early winter plans are still in flux, but it looks like March will find us among a great group of friends along with the joy of meeting new ones.
Start saving "stuff" for the silent auction.
Hank and Pat
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20810 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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"Great to hear that Hank is doing well. See you at Hontoon! _________________ 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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Miafun1
Joined: 02 Jan 2010 Posts: 111 City/Region: Illinois
State or Province: IL
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lake Effect
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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We are happy to hear you are on the mend Hank! It will be great to see you
and Pat again this March.
Dan & Peggy _________________ Dan & Peggy
'Lake Effect'
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C. A. Derivas
Joined: 24 Oct 2016 Posts: 35 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
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Vessel Name: Serendipity
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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Count us in on the Up River trip. Sounds great wherever we wander! _________________ C. A. and Bettie |
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JOHN C
Joined: 08 Jan 2016 Posts: 52 City/Region: Cleveland
State or Province: OH
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Mighty Wench
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 4:08 pm Post subject: Crashing the party? |
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We have gone to two C-Brat gatherings in Friday Harbor - the problem being we have a Rosborough. Would we be welcome to this one?
Have been to the Keys a number of times, but never this far north on the water. Is there much to do or see in this area?
Thanks,
John Coppedge
The Mighty Wench
Cleveland, OH _________________ 24' Rosborough RF-246
John and Susan |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4547 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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John, I for one would enjoy seeing your Roseborough. Two years ago one of the previous C-Brats came with a Tug. I trailer my C-Dory down there from Wisconsin, and feel it's worth my trip, not only for the socialization with the other C-Brats at the main event, but for the "cruising" along the river after the event. If you don't mind the drive, I think you would enjoy the area. I'll let our host for the event, C-Otter, say rather or not you would be officially welcome to come. Colby |
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Ron Cowan
Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 179 City/Region: Athens
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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John, In no way am I speaking for the host of the gathering, but from personal experience I assure you that you will enjoy boating on the St. John’s river and the area. I am a member of C-Brats but sold my C-Dory and got a Rosborough. Have now sold it and may buy the C-Dory back again. Have reservations to spend Feb. at Hontoon and am considering staying a couple of week more to attend the gathering without a C-Dory. Plan to boat the St. John’s then in my Portabote. You can not go wrong coming to boat the area as you can see old Fla. at it’s best. Good luck hearing from the host and meeting some great people at the gathering. I am at Hontoon Resort for the month of Feb. since I now live on the Tennessee River. St. John’s is more fun than the Tn. for small boat cruising. For discussion of St. John’s my cell is (256) 318-4608. Ron _________________ Ready to go with the '85 22' Classic |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 668 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
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Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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John....As the host of the event I’m inviting you down to the Hontoon Island Gathering. You’ll find a lot to explore on the St. John’s. Make sure you sign up.
The water has gone down a couple of feet from the flooding after Hurricane Irma. The park will reopen tomorrow. The day use area and marina only. The campground still has some flooding but some of the cabins should be usable soon. We have three boats here tonight including the C-Otter. Staff from other Florida parks were here helping today by cleaning up brush and downed trees. Joyce cleaned the museum and I did some pressure washing. Plenty of work to go around!
If the water stays at higher levels in March the Econlockhatee is on top of the list of goals for the upriver trip. I’ve even bought a Torquedo 1003 for the dingy and sold the Suzuki 2.5. I’m going green.....naaaaaa
Till next time....Tom _________________ 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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JOHN C
Joined: 08 Jan 2016 Posts: 52 City/Region: Cleveland
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Vessel Name: Mighty Wench
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:35 am Post subject: Thanks you all |
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We will make every effort - sounds like fun. The crowds at Friday Harbor sure were.
Thanks for the information - I will be checking it out.
Thanks again
John Coppedge
The Mighty Wench
Cleveland, OH |
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JimmyJoe
Joined: 18 Nov 2017 Posts: 1 City/Region: Savannah
State or Province: GA
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 5:29 pm Post subject: Hontoon Run |
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Hi my name is Jim toteno...I dont have a C Dory as of now but looking....I do have a 22' Sea Ray Weekender....would you let me do the run with you guys...I would love to be a part of it and will trail all of the C Dorys..please let me know..thanks |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 668 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Jim...anyone interested in C-Dory’s is welcome to attend the Hontoon Island Gathering. Actually ......it’s a great way to checkout the different models all in one place. More than one person that joined us landed up deciding if a C-Dory is what they wanted and what size mite fit there needs. The best part of the gathering is the people. They come from many directions but all have a love for “The Boat”. The St. John’s is very doable with an IO but some of the side rivers and creeks are definitely shallow draft. More than one C-Brat that followed me last year commented that their depth gauge was blinking because we were too shallow. But we made it. Prop strikes do happen but so far only little dings. Adventure awaits in Old Florida! Tom |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20810 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | More than one C-Brat that followed me last year commented that their depth gauge was blinking because we were too shallow. But we made it. Prop strikes do happen but so far only little dings. Adventure awaits in Old Florida! Tom |
Ah...the river to nowhere...I'll never tell!
Of course, then, there is the run to the Sugar Mill/ De Leon Springs. At full speed, because the water is too shallow to do it at displacement speed! We can always tow the Sea Ray, if the water is too shallow for the outdrive...
I agree it is a great place to see all of the boats, and all of the modifications owners have done. Also our favorite river! Thanks to Tom and Joyce! |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 668 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:03 am Post subject: |
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Hontoon Island State Park is open but the campground will not be until the road to it is repaired. Joyce and I had a great time volunteering there over Thanksgiving. The floating docks are all fine and waiting for everybody joining us in March for our gathering.
If anyone is out cruising on the St. John’s over Christmas be sure to join us at Hontoon Island. We will be helping out over there over the Christmas weekend.
“The river to nowhere “ Ha Ha.....Thanks for keeping the secret!
We will make more memories next March. Merry Christmas 🎁
Tom
PS...for those that have not signed up yet ....be sure to do so....you don’t want to miss the fun. |
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Tully-B
Joined: 05 Apr 2011 Posts: 41 City/Region: Hopkins
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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:36 am Post subject: St. Johns River Gathering |
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Thanks for the update Tom. And thanks to You and Joyce for all that you are doing to make the next St Johns River Gathering another great success. Jan and Lee on the Tully B wish you and Joyce and all our C-Dory friends a very Merry Christmas. |
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TadandTobyJackson
Joined: 30 Dec 2015 Posts: 8 City/Region: Merritt Island
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:50 am Post subject: |
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Good morning to all. Just sitting here freezing in this Fla. Cold. Tom and Joyce thanks for again organizing this wonderful event. Toby and I just signed up on the event calendar and can’t wait! We will be leaving our new dock on the ICW and spend two weeks before the getogether cruising north up to St Simons Is and then back up the St Johns to Hontoon Is a couple days before the getogether.
It’s been a very busy year with a new knee for me, a new dock for us and a hurricane for Florida (well...actually it was 3)! Hope all is well for all of our group and can’t wait to see all again!
T and T |
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