St. Johns River Ruckus 2020

This thread has been kind of quiet lately???? Central Florida in April for a weekend on the water, who wouldn't be interested!!!! We're just over 6 weeks away and looking for a great turnout. As of today, cabins, rv and tent spots are still available at Parramore's.

Peeps are too upset over the date change?

It has been quiet and I haven't piped up in awhile as I'm still trying to finish up moving. Trying to get two houses moved along with all the toys with all the rain we've had here in the south it's been a real challenge. Needless to say; I haven't been on the site too much.

Mars hate to hear that y'all ain't coming as I was looking forward to seeing You, Zoe and the kids.
I know that having it Easter weekend put the nocando on many folks calendar but it was the one of two best weekends for cabin availability. The other wasn't a weekend I couldn't go because of a prior commitment. For those that are going we'll make the best of the small group in attendance and with all the rain we've had the water levels should be fantastic. I'll throw up a reminder on the FB Classic CC page.

Hopefully I'll get settled in the new Lake home soon and will be able to get focused on this again. It'll be here before we know it. So start getting em cleaned and waxed up cause the SJR leaves a nasty film on the boat.

Morfoot - Buzzards Roost   Thurs- Sun
Farmer's (4) - Manatee Thurs-Sun: Ribs
NautiqueHunter - Squirrels Nest   Thurs- Sun
Smith Family - Deer Haven Fri -Sun, may add Thurs
Richard & Juli - Shell Cracker Wed-Sun
Art Cozier Fri - Sun
Les & Cindy (???) Todd Thurs - Sat?? He's Local
WaterDog +1 - Miss Aud's Friday- Sunday: lumpia & a fryer

Morfoot - Buzzards Roost   Thurs- Sun
Farmer's (4) - Manatee Thurs-Sun: Ribs
NautiqueHunter - Squirrels Nest   Thurs- Sun
Smith Family - Deer Haven Fri -Sun, may add Thurs
Richard & Juli - Shell Cracker Wed-Sun
Art Cozier Fri - Sun
Les & Cindy (???) Todd Thurs - Sat?? He's Local
WaterDog +1 - Miss Aud's Friday- Sunday: lumpia & a fryer
BigWaveDave Thurs-Sun

Hey y'all. Not a lot to update but we're just shy of a month out from The Ruckus. Looks like a smaller group of Fans this year and that was to be expected giving we're having to push this annual event into April and Easter weekend on top of that. Good news is that the weather will be warmer and less food to need to feed the crew but we'll have a great time as always. Threw up a post on FB with the update on Cabin availability at Parramores. They still are showing 7 left so if you want one they're available.

No reason to change the usual schedule of events unless we decide that's what we wanna do so

Thursday--- Run the SJR and do dinner at the Blackwater

Friday--- Trailer to Moss Bluff Dam and run the 25 miles down the Ocklawaha River and do lunch somewhere in Tavares. No boat show to contend with so head back whenever and we'll extra time to ski on our way back. Castaways for Dinner???

Saturday--- Watersports whatever then head to the Glenn for our usual raft up and chilling out. Sun evening the Grilling out at the Rec Hall and more hanging out with the CCFan Family.

Sunday--- TBD!

It'll be here before you know it so start getting your Boats ready for the SJRR. Get em' waxed for sure as the River Scuzz can be murder on the gelcoat. Don't forget your anchors, boat bumpers, red solo cups and Suncreen. If ya got any questions please give me a holla. Most of y'all got my number anyway. If ya don't then PM me and I'll send it to ya.
It's almost time for "A Ruckus"!

Im planning on going and may stay at the campground.

Hubs renewed, and rims have brand new Good Year E rated, 80 PSI made in America trailer tires. We are ready to roll!

Just in ;
The Fla. governor is closing all bars & nightclubs for at least the next 30 days....

A friends kid is in Ft. Lauderdale and they just closed the beaches. It seems like FL is starting to shut down. The damn New Yorkers on the news today were yelling about how some of us non-city dwellers were not shutting down and sacrificing like they are. That's why some of choose not to live in their utopia.

Crazy times.

Add STATE campgrounds to the closure list. Which is beyond stupid. Isn’t social distancing typically the idea behind camping? I just called my private campground and they said (as of now) they’re on an entirely different level as they have long term guest (residents) as such as using it as our beach house. I’d assume being private Parramores falls under the same umbrella. Now we know how Rome fell.

Maybe the date should be moved to the fall if any of us old guys are still here?

Whatever happens, keep your TP dry!

Thanks for the input Gang. After much thought along with a few words shared from Heather and a few CCFans I've known since I've been a member here I think it's best we Cancel The Ruckus!
As Mike mentioned above, safety of everyone involved is top priority and as much as I truly look forward to this event every year as it's the only time I get to hang with many of you we need to forgo the 2020 SJRR. The scenery, boating, fellowship, and water ski season kickoff is what this event has ALWAYS been about, we need to concerned about those who make the trip anyway. Yes the local businesses need our patronage but with the unforeseeable end to this thing, The money spent getting there, etc might be money we needed for tougher times ahead if this thing continues.

Just got off the phone with Kinsey at Parramores and they will offer you credit at the Campground or refund your money. They totally understand the situation and asked for us to please keep them in mind if we do this later this year or next year.

Nautiquehunter and I are both on Lanier along with a few other CCFans who are close by and since the Nautique SE Regatta is on Lanier this year I'll second Mike's suggestion that we reconvene there. Different scenario all together and the water won't be nice like were used to. (well, just think of getting to the Silver Glen on Lake George and that's Lanier on a weekend

The Corona On me will have to wait until June at the Regatta or when The Ruckus is on for later this year or next.

Stay safe you guy's and as always Holla' if ya need anything!

I have put off throwing in the inevitable towel., but this seems best. We are thinking that we will need to cancel but we plan to offer them the 10% cancellation fee. I worry about businesses like theirs and at least for now, I am more recession proof.

June or July could be a big challenge. Unless this really drags out, we will be working on getting another kid off to college. But we will see.

We appreciate all the planning and work done to help make this happen and are very much looking forward to the next one.