10/19 - 10/21 - Second Annual Gulf Coast Gathering

Wefings · From 19 Oct 2007 to 21 Oct 2007 (included)

We are going to do it again !! It will be lots of fun,food,day trips ,etc, and we are looking forward to a good bunch of folks again . The dates are Oct 19-21 2007 and it will be in the same location at John's Casa on the River in Apalachicola FL . I would like to get a "Event Signup" going for the purposes of knowing what to expect in attendance and how many shrimp and oysters and other wildlife to obtain ! We are looking forward to it !!!! We are trying to get some factory folks to attend as well . Hope to see a buch of brats there .
Marc

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Byrdman · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject:

Got her on the calendar. May hook up with some others of us coming down from the north a bit, and depending on water levels, put in at the State Park in Eufaula, AL, and take the river(s) down.

For those who would like to go down and back up the river....say so on here. I have not made this river trip, but understand it is a nice 2 night/3 day cruise up, and/or down.

Byrdman

thataway · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject:

We will be there with the Tom Cat (assuming no medical problems).
Thank you, looking foreward to it!

Papillon · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:23 pm Post subject:

Plans have changed a little, instead of a crossing...we will be trailering into Eastpoint and launching on Wensday evening...late. Judy will be coming with me this year and we will be bringing the boats namesakes as well, Miss Daisy and Mr. Dabber Doo (Papillons).

Pat, I sure hope you have enough water in the river to make that trip. Brother Boo and I sure enjoyed it last year and we didn't have to get out an push even though the Lockmaster told us we might have too based on the reports he was getting. Good Luck and can't wait to see you all again this year.

Mike & Judy

Ashley Lynn · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:34 am Post subject:

Nancy and I will be there. I hope you have people stationed on John's dock to catch us newbees before we come crashing in?? I have been learning..slow and easy. We look forward to the gathering.

Wefings · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:09 am Post subject:

We will have the docks lined with extra fenders. Glad you are coming , we will have fun ! That will be a nice ride from Niceville !
Marc

Jeff Brigner · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:42 am Post subject: gathering

Cathy & I plan to attend and bring the new boat doggie. Maybe she will have a name then Laughing

If there is water in the river we will join Pat in floating into town. Sounds like fun. For you folks coming long distances with some travel time don't forget Lake Martin is a good stopping point. Wind Creek state park has slips with power, plenty of water (even in this bad drought) and lots of RV parking. Probably 6-7 hours drive from Apalachicola. That time of year you will have the place to yourselves. Except for us anchored in a near buy cove watching Eagles and other wildlife.

Byrdman · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject:

Hummm....no water in the river....????

Jeff... you may be on to something nice here with the State Park... You may need to set up a "pre-gathering" gathering for those who could make it down. I gotta take a gander at my calendar....but, that is guaranteed water, and we could do a couple/few nights traveling about the hidden gem of a lake in AL. 750 miles of shoreline...real clean clear water....and a few great food joints too.

Just might be a better idea than the river this year with the waters as they are. Me no push 25' boat....but glad to pull one many miles for gathering with the C-Brat gang.

Jeff Brigner

Want to see some pics from last year? Smile

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=Gulf-Coast-Gathering-2006&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php&page=1

volsman · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:36 pm Post subject:

JoAnn and I are planning on being there. Save us a spot. Maybe we could hookup with Thataway and Ashley Lynn.

Ashley Lynn · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject:

Nancy and I plan on launching out of Niceville on Friday and cruising over to Apalach....if this fits into anybody's plans from this part of the panhandle we could convoy over.

thataway · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:09 pm Post subject:

Any folks starting in the Orange Beach, on East area, we will be happy to "lead" the pack. We have made this run a number of times. It is really a nice cruise.

Capt. Jim · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 9:57 pm Post subject:

Count me in!

Bill and Brenda Russell · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:33 pm Post subject: Gulf Coast Gathering

Weflings:

Brenda and I had a great time last year. We launched at Orange Beach AL and cruised in on the ICW with weather delays (3 nights and 4 days). Boy was that a fun cruise.

Byrdman:

We would very much like to follow you and other friends from Eufaula AL down the river to the gathering. Just let us know the date and time.

Bill & Brenda Russell
Stamps AR

Wefings · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject:

Bill and Brenda, we very much look forward to having you at our gathering again . I wish you better weather than last year's trip from Orange Beach . I am looking forward to it , and some good times !
Marc