"10th Annual" SJRR 2019

Morfoot wrote:    Working on getting a special guest or two to hang with us on Sat but there seems to be a Moomba Masters aftermath winding down so won't know if they're coming until a couple days before The Ruckus.... you'll know when I know.

Nautique’s very own Nate Smith? He’s been popular lately.

rosconole wrote: water temp was 76 this weekend just an FYI for you northern folks!

Same here in NH, pretty sure the lakes are at about 76 degrees.

63 Skier wrote: rosconole wrote: water temp was 76 this weekend just an FYI for you northern folks! Same here in NH, pretty sure the lakes are at about 76 degrees.

Over at BOS when they talk about winter skiing, they refer to the temp as 76*. What that means is that is the total, as in air 40* and water 36*

Looks like a great turnout! Counting the days till the Ruckus. Boat is tuned up and ready to roll.          

TimBob ,Heather & Tamara     Manatee    Thurs-Sun   L 2M    Dessert
Scott & Jana           Bream Beds            Thurs - Sun   XL M     Baked Beans & Sausage
Jerry & Debb (Kids)     Squirrels Nest      Thurs - Sun 2L 6M
Greg and Sue    Bluegill. Thurs- Sun. 2005 SN 206 XL 2L M        Pasta Salad
Mike & Marsha (kids)   Buzzard Roost           Thurs-Sun     2XXL XL 2M   Ribs, plates, utensils, napkins
Art & Phyllis   Otter                          Thurs-Sun XL M      Chips, Dip, Veggie Salad & Charcoal
Gary & MaryFran                      Thurs-Sun
Richard & Juli     Shellcracker     Thurs-Sun   XXL XL L       Broccoli Salad & Chicken Wings
Mike & Gail                                      Thurs-Sun XL M
Alan & Dana                                    Sat
Andy                                                 Fri-Sun XL M
Les Todd                                          Local     L    
Ross                                             Thurs-Sun 2 XXL
Dave, Clay, Reedy                     XL, M
Shawn & Leanne               Thurs-Sun    L. M S     Ribs
Reid             RV Slip                         Thurs-Sun     L
Rodney & Guest   RV Slip                 Thurs-Sun     L M

You guys better get out there and pack the bearings and sunscreen , it was amazing that a fair amount of people at boat show I ran into here from up north wishes they could make it , All those people in the ice are eagerly awaiting our photos!

Ok Chris I'll start- Since I'm headed down from Frostbite Falls I can get this on as a carry on. Thursday me and the Mrs are heading over to the 3 Bananas ........

.....and of course when Barney isn't there to stop you from getting up close to your ski buds at 25mph on the Ocklawaha River

Richard, the river bottom is soft and muddy so a standard mushroom anchor or river anchor should work just fine. The springs are a different story so if you have a Danforth anchor or box anchor that'll grab the sandy bottom you'll be fine. The current outta the springs is usually stronger than the river. If ya got two anchors then I'd bring em.

Something better than a River 3 pronged or mushroom type are not the best choice, I have found better luck with Danforth style short chain is key to quick set in sandy or muck bottom , there are a few spots in river with hard shell bottom. Their is some current in most places. I would say one anchor with 50' the other with 25' should be enough even if its breezy to do it properly. I have been going out there since '89 and its not a place for sissy lake anchors especially when a couple people tied up.

That is the one next door. Won't even have to unhitch.

Two Days out from the Kickoff to the ski season and CCFan gatherings for 2019 and I wanted to give a quick update. Parramores called me this afternoon to touch base on our arrival and officially invite us to the Parramores Block Party Saturday afternoon. They're gonna smoke some food and have a band out by the pavilion or the office and held off doing it until we were gonna be there. So if our Rec Room shenanigans aren't enough for you then you can always hang out with the locals or maybe even sing with the band. The coffee makers at the cabins are regular ground coffee makers so if you're drinking Java in the morning leave the K-cups at home and go with the real thing.
Parramores also had a dock fire and lost about 10 slips so if your hoping for a covered slip you may not get one. Ramp is the same as always but was told that they'll check it out and see if there is still the drop off by the piling..

There is a breakfast place on Hwy 40 called the Rose Garden that is available for those that don't wanna cook it in the morning. They open at 7:00 and the ladies in the office say it's family owned and the food is good. They usually eat there twice a week.

Terry Fiest called me today to let me know that they had signs made up for us and we are to park to the right of where the seaplanes are docking. He's got an envelope waiting for us with wristbands for the show. All we gotta do is hand him the cash. We're getting in for $5 instead of $10 so PLEASE have the correct change for the tickets you requested as I'm not an ATM machine and can make change for the $100 bill you hand me.

Les will be joining us Thursday night at the Landing for adult beverages and dinner and will be out Saturday as well. Woody will meet us at the show and head up to Parramores late Saturday afternoon around 5 or so if ya wanna see him then he'll be there.

I hope y'all are ready for a River Ruckus. I know that I am. Everyone please be safe trailering down and take your time getting there. We won't start without you!
Finally; a big shout out to Alan & Dana at Action Screen Printing for getting the shirts done in time. They've been swamped at work and put in extra hours and days to get it all done including ours. So without further adieu...…..

BRING ON THE RUCKUS!

Whoooooheeeee!!
Where is the "Landing"? Thursday eve?

Shirts look GREAT! Packing up now and planning to be on the road early tomorrow morning. A little cooler than expected for us Florida folks, but no rain in the forecast for the entire weekend!! Bring on the "Ruckus"..