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Topic: St Johns, FL River
Posted By: Behl
Subject: St Johns, FL River
Date Posted: January-06-2009 at 5:17pm
When, who and what time are ones meeting for a river trip. Maybe, some of us will not have boats ready for winter or early Spring. Could rides be shared for the day? Will have to see on timing depending on the date.

Steve

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Steve in Indy

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Posted By: critter
Date Posted: January-06-2009 at 5:24pm
Cathie and I are currently planning on showing up. We are looking at leaving NC on Friday and then returning late Sunday. We are looking at staying in the Parramores campground in Astor.
We will be bringing the 80 SN and you are welcome to ride along with us. This will be our first trip down to the St Johns so we will just be tagging along with others.

Hope that you can be there...


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1980 Ski Nautique
1966 Barracuda


Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-07-2009 at 12:14am
Lisa and I will be there, and should have room for a rider or two, Critter you guys are going to love it down here, the river is awesome, I think Woody is going to show up also!

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Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-07-2009 at 12:32am


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Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-07-2009 at 12:39am


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Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: January-07-2009 at 12:59am
Nice pics Mark. thanks for sharing. looks like agreat time.

When does this happen?

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πŸ‘£ Steve
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique

89 Martinique
Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG


Posted By: critter
Date Posted: January-07-2009 at 1:45am
We are really looking forward to the trip Mark. We have heard nothing but good things from those that have make the trip the previous years.

Steve, the weekend is Feb 13-15th but I would figure that some might be staying longer.

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1980 Ski Nautique
1966 Barracuda


Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-07-2009 at 3:27am
A few more:



















A very good time. ReidP has the exact location of the ramp we'll meet at. Patti and I will have room for a rider or two as long as Eddie brings his boat...if he doesn't he'll ride with us.

john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: January-07-2009 at 4:07pm
Originally posted by critter critter wrote:


the weekend is Feb 13-15th


I may be in Fla. Feb 17th-24th. Looks like I'll miss this one. That really looks like a nice area .

    Mike

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http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team

640 hours, not 1 regret


Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: January-07-2009 at 8:42pm
Sounds like a good time. Count me in.

I have room for a few riders as well.

Is there any more detailed info?

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Boats:
Current: 02 SANTE
Sold: 89 Sport Nautique


Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-07-2009 at 9:07pm
Yeah I think I am going to have to get in on this somehow, I was thinking of being farther south in FLA the following week as that is when some of my teacher friends are on vacation, maybe I will come in early or just do this and blow that off...

I hear Karen and Billy will be there, Woody was a lock, and Billy had another friend bringing along a 76 SN that is currently in the Dr's Office.

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1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video


Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: January-08-2009 at 10:35am
Joe-
Are you thinking about bringing the boat down? I sure would like to get a look at it, seeing how I missed out on both reunions last year and this year does not look any better.

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Boats:
Current: 02 SANTE
Sold: 89 Sport Nautique


Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-08-2009 at 11:34am
Originally posted by azeus17 azeus17 wrote:

Joe-
Are you thinking about bringing the boat down?


I am thinking about it, but dont think I can make it happen. Not only would it take a machine shop miracle (Which sometimes happen this time of year during recessions) but it would also involve driving down by myself or waiting till Friday afternoon to leave which wouldn't get me there till Sat afternoon... not ideal. Probably end up flying down and trying to bum a ride, will talk to the boys and their bosses this weekend and finalize the plans.

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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001
1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video


Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: January-08-2009 at 12:46pm
   Joe,

You got engine trouble? That mystery noise you were chasing last summer?... Or different boat?

   Mike

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640 hours, not 1 regret


Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-08-2009 at 1:37pm
The mystery noise is the excuse to pull it out then the sickness kicks in and you start looking for more I will post updates when I get into it.

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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001
1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video


Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-08-2009 at 7:11pm
Apparently St Johns river is about 320 miles long could one of the locals be a little more descriptive ?



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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001
1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video


Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: January-08-2009 at 7:32pm
Used up some flyer miles I had laying around and booked my flights today. Be getting in friday afternoon. See ya there.

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Posted By: critter
Date Posted: January-08-2009 at 7:44pm
Good to hear Alan...
You bringing the kids with you ? If so, I would be happy to pull them behind the 80 if they want to get wet.... or you for that matter... I will be bringing what I have with me.

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1980 Ski Nautique
1966 Barracuda


Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: January-08-2009 at 8:32pm
Originally posted by critter critter wrote:

Good to hear Alan...
You bringing the kids with you ? If so, I would be happy to pull them behind the 80 if they want to get wet.... or you for that matter... I will be bringing what I have with me.


Going Solo on this one Roger, Gonna hit the race on Sunday with Reid. Not bringing any gear with me but that probably won't stop me.

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Posted By: critter
Date Posted: January-08-2009 at 8:55pm
I would have liked to go to the Daytona 500, went a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. But as I have to be back home Sunday night, I will have to listen to it on the radio while driving down the highway.
Maybe Cathie will let me watch TV while I am behind the wheel.
I know that they say texting will be illegal while driving but I can have Cathie change the channel as we pass stations....

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1980 Ski Nautique
1966 Barracuda


Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 12:41am
Karen and I will be there along with some Snow Bird that will be flying in, Wakeslayer.I also have a buddy bringing his newest toy.'76 SN with 289 hrs. You wont believe this jewel, its owner is a hoot too.
As for a head count for the boat dr we have 4 maybe 5 if Wakeslayers bride can get the time off from work. We will be staying in Astor at Parramores Fantastic Family Fish Camp and Resort @ The Raccoon Den cabin
1-Karen
2- Billy
3-Chip
4-Mike

Hope more decide to show..........Boat dr

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boat dr

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/diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier


Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 2:29am
Well guys. Sadly, the lovely Mrs. Wakeslayer is unable to get off work. We fly back from our cabin late that Tuesday night, and would be leaving Thursday afternoon for Orlando. However, I do, in fact, have the greatest wife on the planet. And some flexibility with my work. I will be down there early evening Thursday. Barbara sends her regrets and will see everyone at Green Lake in July.

I have barefooted and boarded with bull sharks before, but not alligators. Any difference?

IceSlayer

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Mike N

1968 Mustang







Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 3:34am
I dont think you would want to ski on the river, the water is dark and it is full of these guys, but the lake is good, but the water is cold



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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 9:31am
Sounds/looks like an interesting trip. I'd like to pull the 88' down but will have to check with Kim to see if she interested. I'm guessing it's a camping trip for the weekend. John, I'll have to call you and get some more info on this.

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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"


Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 11:01am
MM,

I thought that was the case. At least the bulls don't show themselves to you much.

Cold like what? I am guessing more than comfortable considering where I am coming from.

Mike



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Mike N

1968 Mustang







Posted By: critter
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 12:18pm
Originally posted by MaddMarxx MaddMarxx wrote:

but the lake is good, but the water is cold


Cold water in Fla is like bath water. You just do not sweat while you are in the water.

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1980 Ski Nautique
1966 Barracuda


Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 1:40pm
Ha. Cannot wait.

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Mike N

1968 Mustang







Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 4:26pm
Originally posted by MaddMarxx MaddMarxx wrote:

I dont think you would want to ski on the river, the water is dark and it is full of these guys, but the lake is good, but the water is cold



Maybe it's my eyes or this screen, what is that in the pic?

Is the river fresh water or brackish?

Sounds and looks like a real cool trip, sure you will all have a great time!


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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt


Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 9:26pm
Hey Guys! I'm back in the fold. Sorry for the brief absence, as the epitome (vacation) and scourge (work) of life have gotten the best of me. This St Johns River thing is shaping up ever so nicely. And to answer Quinner's questions above, in case he really didn't know, that's a 'gator, and not the Tim Tebow kind, although he was rather deadly last night, heh? And you hardly ride a mile on the curvy St Johns in this area without seeing one, and esp on a sunny day. The water is all fresh this far south on the river, but "black", dyed by the tannin from the trees, and crystal clear at the Silver Glen Springs which we venture into to anchor and hang, as shown in some of the picts above.

I spoke to Joe (can you believe he's coming down?) just a minute ago and he's going to post a good map showing key locations. And of course the Orange Crush 409 will be there as well as Marshall's 340 Mustang I believe. (Billy, you'd better be in good tune). If you're still on the fence, come on out and join us. Some of us will be boating Thurs and Fri as well.            

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ReidP
/diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang



Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 9:28pm
Originally posted by quinner quinner wrote:

maybe it's my eyes or this screen, what is that in the pic?


No worries Quinner. That's a Sea Lion. Quite playful creatures if you just jump right in with them

   Mike

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http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team

640 hours, not 1 regret


Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 9:51pm
Ok heres the google earth tour of the area, it is north of orlando, west of daytona. City of Astor, FL, you can pull the street names of the maps if your looking to google up some directions.



Moving closer we can see the proximity of the public boat launch, Reid's house on Lee St, and Parramores where Critter, Wakeslayer, Boat Dr, Boat Nurse, and crew will be staying. As well as Lake George and the Bay



Getting Closer



Ample parking at the public launch



Nice looking facility at http://www.parramores.com - Parramores



Reid staying in style as per usual





And the silver glen springs



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1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video


Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 10:51pm
The CCFan boat is going to be there?

Wicked.



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Mike N

1968 Mustang







Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 11:38pm
This thread is killing me.

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Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 12:20am
there's only one sure fire cure I can think of for that Bruce

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1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video


Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 12:36am
Originally posted by Riley Riley wrote:

This thread is killing me.


I'm with ya Bruce. As much as I'd love to be there, I just can't make it.

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πŸ‘£ Steve
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique

89 Martinique
Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG


Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 12:47am
When is everyone planning on arriving/leaving ? I was tentatively planning on heading down around the 17th to visit inlaws, but the commander has just cleared me for earlier arrival if work permits.

   Bruce,
   Pack up the boys..........

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640 hours, not 1 regret


Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 2:19am
Originally posted by reidp reidp wrote:

And of course the Orange Crush 409 will be there


There ya go...the star of the show...

If it's killin' ya Bruce...maybe ya better join us.

john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 2:21am
Mike , our caravan will arrive late Thursday nite.Plan to be on the water by noon on Friday. Gotta make a quick stop at SECC to see Woody and crew there,then to Parramores to check in and lauch the American Skier.We plan on staying till Sunday nite and bug out Monday morn.
Bruce will be a good time to leave the Cold for some Warm.......We can find you a ride..........Boat dr

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boat dr

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/diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier


Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 2:37am
Looks like Saturday and early Sunday for me and Patti....maybe Friday but would be hard to get away from the store we run.

Nice job Joe...on the pictures and map. Hard to believe that Goggle even has a pic of Reid's place. He must be famous!

MM, AdamT, hasbeen, how about you guys?

Talked to Moorfoot, he's leaning on coming.

Getting exciting..can hardly wait.

john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 2:47am
Originally posted by jbear jbear wrote:


A very good time. ReidP has the exact location of the ramp we'll meet at. Patti and I will have room for a rider or two as long as Eddie brings his boat...if he doesn't he'll ride with us.

john


Wow, just noticed the posting, I'm sooo in!!! I got dibs on Eddie if needed, otherwise I call dibs on JoeinNY for a passenger!!!

If anyone's vacationing in Orlando Feb 14, I'm sure we'll be meeting up with MaddMarxx and Jbear in Orlando, like last year, and continuing on to Astor. Perhaps you can send the wife and kids to Disneyworld and catch a ride with us, the offers open.

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1973 Skier


Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 2:52am
Just knew you'd be in....its where you and Tami met up with us guys for the first time...just 1 year ago...glad you did.

We can't fight over the Northern guys...we gotta share.


john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 2:59am
Originally posted by jbear jbear wrote:


We can't fight over the Northern guys...we gotta share.

john


Oh, but you get Eddie the Barefoot Machine again this year?!?




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-Adam

1973 Skier


Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 3:11am
Uhhhh yeah...he's my footin' partner...you seen the pic of him in here earlier...he rides where he wants!

john

Didn't notice before..that pic makes my hair look pretty thin in front.

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 3:12am
If your lucky maybe you will get to see the lake monkey, its kinda like Bigfoot but with no hair!


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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 3:17am
You and Lisa and Keith are coming for sure..right?

john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 3:25am
Yeah, we will there on SAT and maybe Sunday, I am going see if my buddy with the red-211 wants to come out also!

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Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 3:27am
Originally posted by WakeSlayer WakeSlayer wrote:


I have barefooted and boarded with bull sharks before, but not alligators. Any difference?

IceSlayer


It's more a matter of using them as a wakeboard, ask MM, he'll show you how...



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-Adam

1973 Skier


Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 3:31am
Originally posted by jbear jbear wrote:


Didn't notice before..that pic makes my hair look pretty thin in front.


End of the day, just did 50mph+ across a huge lake, we'll let it slide

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-Adam

1973 Skier


Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 3:51am
Wheres the GodFather???


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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 4:00am
He should make it out too.

john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 4:38am
[QUOTE=adamt]
It's more a matter of using them as a wakeboard, ask MM, he'll show you how...
[QUOTE]


Posture and Glide as Lane Dawg always put it.

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1968 Mustang







Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 11:23am
I try not to rule anything out as stuff tends to come together for me at the last minute, but I don't see it happening this year.

Like the other reunions, it is bigger and better than last year and is going to be a great time. Take plenty of pictures for us guys that are dying not being there.

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Posted By: critter
Date Posted: January-11-2009 at 11:35pm
Looks like we are confirmed at Parramores campground, site 69.
We will arrive Friday night about midnight.
I say that we a leaving Sunday afternoon but Cathie says that we are leaving Monday. We will have to work this out over the next 4 weeks.
Looking forward to some warmer weather.

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1980 Ski Nautique
1966 Barracuda


Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 12:14am
You guys bringing the boat Roger?

john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: critter
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 12:31am
Originally posted by jbear jbear wrote:

You guys bringing the boat Roger?


Yep.. bringing the 80 SN

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1980 Ski Nautique
1966 Barracuda


Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 1:15am
Great...all the '80s will have fun together. Gonna be a great time I think. Just got off the phone with Reid. We are all looking forward to it.

john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: critter
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 1:22am
We just need to get information on where we will meeting after coffee Saturday morning.

Cathie and I will not be moving the Motorhome after we set up Friday night so it would be best to meet somewhere on the water if possible.

Maybe we can all boat over to Reids house and get some bacon and eggs before hitting the water...

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1980 Ski Nautique
1966 Barracuda


Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 1:27am
Just talked to Reid as I said...we kinda decided that we would all meet at the public ramp about 8:30 am...if that suits everyone. Plenty of parking there. We'll all be dropping in there and you guys can idle down from your campground. Not really enough room in Reid's canal to meet there like we did last trip.

john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: critter
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 1:41am
So Reid is bringing the Bacon and Eggs in a picnic basket to the public launch ? I can balance a good cup of coffee at idle that far...

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1980 Ski Nautique
1966 Barracuda


Posted By: adamt
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 2:59am
Originally posted by critter critter wrote:

Originally posted by jbear jbear wrote:

You guys bringing the boat Roger?


Yep.. bringing the 80 SN


ANOTHER 80?!? We're gonna need a wider river!!!



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-Adam

1973 Skier


Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 4:01am
He didn't say anything about "bring'n the bacon".....

We'll squeeze 'em in Adam.

john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 11:43am
Just made my reservation at Parramore's for the 13th and 14th, site 302, just down from you, Critter. We will arive Friday evening and we will have to leave Sunday afternoon as the wife has to work on Monday.

Looking forward to finally meeting everyone!

Adam

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Boats:
Current: 02 SANTE
Sold: 89 Sport Nautique


Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 11:48am
Forgot to mention, I don't know where any of you guys are flying into, but if it is cheaper to fly into Jacksonville, I would be more than happy to pick you up and drive down to Astor Friday evening. We have room for 2 comfortably in the Jeep and could squeeze three if we had to.

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Current: 02 SANTE
Sold: 89 Sport Nautique


Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 1:14pm
Okay, Looks like you guy's will have to put up with us "Morfoot's" too. Just booked the last cabin at Parramore's. Guess I gotta drain a tank of gas outta the boat and get her ready for the trip. Can't see towing a full tank of gas down there. Might half to bust out a buffer too.

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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"


Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 3:55pm
Damn, maybe I need to take a second look at some of those Florida 210's that are just laying around.

"But honey, they make them in Florida. They are just GIVING them away down there..."

Anyhow, no travel for the 'Dog family this winter/spring. To bad, now that this thing is coming together, it looks great. The St John's looks like a must do.

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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air


Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 9:50pm
Morfoots? The Morfoot's are coming too? Excellent. More great people to meet.

And I've got more good news! I just spoke to the Godfather himself, and he indeed confirmed that he'd be there along with his daughter, meeting up with us Saturday AM. How much more can we stand?! We're up to at least 10 boats now I believe.    

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ReidP
/diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang



Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 12:50am
Alright I am booked, coming in to orlando Friday Morning at 10:30, leaving orlando Sunday 7:30. Can't wait to see the old friends and meet the new ones.

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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001
1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video


Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 1:00am
Good for you Joe.
I sure the rest of us vicarious parasites are counting on your historically excellent photo documentation.

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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic

http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air


Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 1:52am
This page needed some pics!


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Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 2:02am
Joe,

I am flying out of Orlando Sunday night at around 6:30pm. Let's catch a ride together.
I still have not really worked that part out.
Leaving 80* weather is not my top priority.

mike

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Mike N

1968 Mustang







Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 2:49am
Mike I think you might be optimistic on the 80, but I agree that leaving is not high on my list of things I want to do when in Florida. We will definitely work something out when we have to get on the road, my initial plan was to just rent a car for the weekend if that starts to seem superfluous as the data approaches maybe I won't bother.   

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http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001
1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video


Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 3:04am
If anyone needs to be picked up from OIA let me know, its only about 10min from my house!

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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 3:08am
Just got off the phone with MM...we're gettin' excited.

The Morfoots...cool...will be glad to see you Tim and Kim again. And you won't be sorry when you meet these guys and gals.

And azeus...glad you are making it as well.

john



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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 3:09am
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Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 3:12am


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Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 3:18am


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Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 3:22am


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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 3:29am
If that video don't get them Mark nothing will.

Sweet.

john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 3:42am
Yeah, did you see how smooth that big lake is!

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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 3:46am
It was awesome...hope its the same this year!

john

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"Loud pipes save lives"



AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...


Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 10:28am
Normally, I would say 80 would be optimistic, but this winter has been really warm (well, this week is cold). January should be our coldest month and we have had 80, or near it, already. With some luck, we may see it again mid-Feb.

Told the wife all about it last night and she is excited to meet everyone as well.

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Boats:
Current: 02 SANTE
Sold: 89 Sport Nautique


Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 11:18am
in MN, in January, 80 is a term used to describe weather where we are not.
At this very moment it is -27* F. at my house. We will not see a daily high temp above zero until mid day Friday. I think anything within 20 degrees of that will feel like it.
Even if it falls short, it will be 100 (ONE HUNDRED) degrees warmer than it is here. One hundred.


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Mike N

1968 Mustang







Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 11:40am
That cold weather is working its way toward us. We haven't had a cold spell like that for a few years. One good thing about it is when it gets that cold, it's too cold to snow.

Even if the temps are only in the 60's, it's still t shirt weather and you'll have the whole place to yourselves.

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Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 1:16pm
Originally posted by Riley Riley wrote:


Even if the temps are only in the 60's, it's still t shirt weather.


Heck, it's been that cold at Green Lake in July!!!

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Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 8:53pm
I am reminded every day why I moved south. Funny thing though, I still miss the 4 seasons.

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Boats:
Current: 02 SANTE
Sold: 89 Sport Nautique


Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 12:01pm
We just booked #303 for fri-sun. Don't know about the boat yet but we'll see you there!

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http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold



"It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO


Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 12:24pm
Ya'll take lotsa pictures for us northerners who are suffering through the winter.      then post them!   

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πŸ‘£ Steve
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique

89 Martinique
Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG


Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 12:28pm
Greg, Hey dude if Kim and I are dragging ours from McDonough, then you and Amy gotta drag yours down there! We could even have...... a "Lil' Atlanta Contingent Correct Craft Caravan" headed down.

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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"


Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 1:58pm
Originally posted by Morfoot Morfoot wrote:

We could even have...... a "Lil' Atlanta Contingent Correct Craft Caravan" headed down.


Suits me! We're not sure when we intend to roll out...mostly need some daylight on the other end to pitch our tent. My guess though, is that we'll leave early enough to enjoy some of the day on friday.

As for the boat, I've gotten some help and some good advice with the parts to arrive next week. Here's hoping all will be well!



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http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold



"It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO


Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 2:01pm
Azeus, looks like we're neighbors...one of needs to grease the neighborhood association!     

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"It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO


Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 2:30pm
Greg, need some new tires for the trailer for the trip. Talked to the Boat Dr. and he gave me some recommendations. Do you know any place that I can locally pick up a set of 215 or (205)/75/r15st tires?

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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"


Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 2:46pm
I have 205/75 r14st made by Maxxim M8008 (load C)

My local store had them in stock, but I'm sure you don't want to drive all the way up here.

If you do, I'll call him and see if he has 15's. What load rating do you need?

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http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold



"It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO


Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 3:32pm
Tim,

I picked up the some for the BFN trailer before the Green Lake trip at Kaufman Tire. I called them & they had them the next day to put on. I don't know if you have them down there or not.

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Greg

http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN


Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 3:57pm
BuffGreg according to the Dr. he suggested 1820 lbs.

Skicat, Yeah we got one close by. they just opened up here recently. I checked online but they didn't have any I think. What have you got on your trailer?

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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"


Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 4:10pm
Originally posted by BuffaloBFN BuffaloBFN wrote:

Azeus, looks like we're neighbors...one of needs to grease the neighborhood association!     


Sounds like you may get down there before me. We probably will not roll in until about dusk. By the time I get the wife moving, it may be dark by the time we get there. Oh, well, just in time to crack a beer by the fire and I have pitched a tent in the dark before.

At this rate, sounds like CCFers will occupy half the campground!

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Boats:
Current: 02 SANTE
Sold: 89 Sport Nautique


Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 4:11pm
http://www.easternmarine.com/em_store/tech_info/trailertires_tech_info.html - Trailer tire info

This has more in it than I knew! LOL

I just asked my tire guy what I needed, and remember mine is a tandem.

There has also been a thread or 2 about this on here, but the Doc won't steer you wrong.

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http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold



"It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO


Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 8:28pm
Originally posted by Morfoot Morfoot wrote:

BuffGreg according to the Dr. he suggested 1820 lbs.

Skicat, Yeah we got one close by. they just opened up here recently. I checked online but they didn't have any I think. What have you got on your trailer?


I can't remember the exact tire, but the 205/75/15 sounds right as well as the 1850# rating. I will try to find out tonight. I just looked & they have the goodyear marathons for $84.00. I called them when I got mine & told them what size trailer tire I needed & they told me what I get next day. You might try & call them.

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Greg

http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN


Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 8:53pm
Bias Ply or Radial (Marathon) - Which one is better for our size trailer?

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β€œBeer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”

Ben Franklin


Posted By: skibum1110
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 10:45pm
Is there anything being organized for friday? I might be able to make it then for the day. I really want to be there on saturday, but it being valentines day that = lockdown for me from the girlfriend. Hopefully I can finish my work on the boat by friday. I know the 75 is dying to get in the river. Chris

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1992 Ski Nautique
1975 Ski Nautique
2000 Ski Nautique
2006 Ski Nautique 206 Limited
2005 Air Nautique 206 Team



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