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jennykatz
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1678 City/Region: naples
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Little Treasurer
Photos: Jennykatz
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:38 pm Post subject: Gathering |
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We will get to Ed stone by 2pm and Hontoon by 3pm that’s the plan anyway Jim _________________ retired 8/08 from UAL, still working pt tm
Duck c-22 cruiser sold 6/23/08
06 Venture Cruiser with merc115CT
00 cd16 cruiser honda 40 sold 3/12 |
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jennykatz
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1678 City/Region: naples
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Little Treasurer
Photos: Jennykatz
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:27 pm Post subject: Gathering |
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What channel VHF for Hontoon |
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gulfcoast john
Joined: 14 Dec 2012 Posts: 989 City/Region: PENSACOLA
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2010
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Cat O' Mine
Photos: CAT O' MINE
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:09 pm Post subject: Vhf |
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Jim,
VHF 69, USA, Lo power.
Most of us forgot (including me) and just float by and scream.
Once we get our hearing aids and specs on we'll help you dock.
A crew from America's funniest Home videos is stationed here.
No pressure.
John _________________ John and Eileen Highsmith
2010 Tom Cat 255, Cat O' Mine
Yamaha F150, LXF150 |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4560 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: Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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We're all having a great time here at the gathering. Yesterday had a couple at the park that deal solar power give a talk on everything you ever wanted to know about solar. Then I lead the first cruise around Hontoon Loop. Today Dr. Bob started out talking about everything C-Dory. Then John from Cat-o-Mine talked about Tomcats. After that, Ken the Park Ranger gave a talk about Hurricane Irma and it's affect on the park. We also had the big silent auction. Some nice things could be bid on. I'm sure a nice sum was raised for the park! Also, we have representatives here from the C-Dory factory and one of the local dealers, along with a couple of new boats. (They were here in the area from the Tampa Boat Show.) Great opportunity to actually speak with the reps, share suggestions and complaints, and learn first hand what's happening. St. John's River gathering, still one of the great ones! |
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stclairgal
Joined: 14 Feb 2013 Posts: 55 City/Region: St Clair Shores
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Dragonfly
Photos: Dragonfly
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 9:36 am Post subject: Miss You Guys! |
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Thanks for the update, Colby. Hope you are enjoying good weather down there - it is snowing again in Michigan!
Wolfgang and I would have loved to join the gathering this year, but my job won't allow.
Hope to make it next year!
Say hi to everyone!
Joyce on Dragonfly in St. Clair Shores, Michigan |
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ken35216
Joined: 12 Mar 2013 Posts: 569 City/Region: Destin, Florida
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lady Onyx
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 10:08 am Post subject: |
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I'm at work (so I'm not having as much fun as you guys) and I want to see some photos!!
Thanks! _________________ 2007 25 Cruiser 150 Suzuki (2013-2016)
2017 25 Cruiser 200 Yamaha (2017-present) |
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PaulNBriannaLynn
Joined: 26 Oct 2012 Posts: 757 City/Region: Fort White
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: TBD
Photos: Lorelei
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 10:52 am Post subject: |
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Brrr its's 51 in Savannah. I don't know what happened to our warm weather but I hope its warmer down on Hontoon island. Wish I was there, but here I sit in my office. _________________ 2007 22 cruiser sold 10/2021
2009 Parker 23 sold 10/2017
2003 22 cruiser sold 3/2016 |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds fun there. Have a great time and stay safe. Don't feed the gators...... by hand.
Harvey
SleepyC
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4560 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: Thu Mar 08, 2018 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Brrr is right. Suppose to get down to 39 tonight. Hey, I came down here for warm, whats going on! Temps have kind of bounced around a bit. Today was kind of cool and windy with temps barely into the 60's. Still beats the hell out of my home weather, but I would have liked to seen 80 the entire time here.... suppose 70's will do. We have had most days in the 70's, and it should climb back up to that after tomorrow. Officially, the gathering ended tonight. I believe we ended up with 25 boats or Brat families. (We had a few come without their boats.) However, many of us are sticking around a little longer, and at least 5 or 6 boats will follow Tom & Joyce on C-Otter south on the River for the next week or so, starting tomorrow around noon. The rumor is the gathering will be able to donate $1700 to the park after expenses. About $1100 of that came just from the silent auction that the Clows (Hank & Pat of Meri Aura) orchestrate. Top donation was a brand new West Marine Dinghy, that went for $450. I'll let Tom talk more about these numbers and how it helps the Park when he checks in later. This gathering does a great job in helping out the Park here, and several of our C-Brats are Park volunteers. I may have to come down earlier next year out of the Wisconsin cold, and volunteer! Was great to have some factory and dealer reps here, along with a new 22, 23 and Tomcat. And as always, the food and social aspect was GREAT! As soon as Tyboo or DaNag see my earlier post asking for a photo album, and once I get back home where I'm not zapping my data plan, I'll upload some photos. Joyce keep that snow at bay! I believe we got about 4" of the heavy wet stuff back at home around Madison, WI, but hopefully it'll melt away before we get back later in the month. No gator feeding Harvey. Although my wife would have liked to fed me to the gator that dove 10 feet in front of her inflatable kayak, when she tried to quickly back paddle and I was in her way! lol! Cell and data service might be more limited for me over the next few days... Colby |
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South of Heaven
Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 1459 City/Region: Sharon
State or Province: MA
Photos: Blue Water
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:38 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the write up and update! Sounds like good fun guys. But without pics it never happened....Lol _________________ <><><> Jason <><><>
2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht (Twin 385 Crusaders) (SOLD 6/20)
2000 Camano 31 Troll (Volvo TAMD41p) (SOLD 2/19)
2007 C Dory 25' Cruiser (200 hp Suzuki, sold 7/17)
2003 C Dory 19' Angler (80 hp Yamaha, sold 7/16)
1995 C Dory 16' Angler (40 hp Yamaha, sold 2/16) |
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TyBoo
Joined: 23 Oct 2003 Posts: 5314 City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:56 am Post subject: |
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Album is here. _________________ TyBoo Mike
Sold: 1996 25' Cruise Ship
Sold: 1987 22' Cruiser |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4560 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: Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Mike. I'll upload photos next time I have a good internet connection...which may not be until home on the 21st... |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4560 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: Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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10 of us anchored now at Butchers Bend on the St Johns River, watching 3 Manatees 100 feet away frolicking! |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4560 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: Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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Just uploaded some teaser photos. This is from the time I launched on Saturday before the gathering, finding some other early birds up at DeLeon Springs, and thru the first day of the gathering. I'll upload more later, but already in trouble with the wife for my cell data usage! |
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South of Heaven
Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 1459 City/Region: Sharon
State or Province: MA
Photos: Blue Water
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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I like that pancake place!! Looks good! |
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