2017 Summer Gathering

[NoBones]

This might turn into a nice swap meet....
I will round up the surplus and bring it !

Denny earmark the Stoltz for me, the Hewes will love them
over the 2 X 4 rollers..

Been thinking about the menu for Saturday night as well...

How about Fried fish fingers (fresh of course) black beans and rice
with freshly chopped Vidalia onions.... to mix in ??

I will do the rice and beans on the propane cooker.
Have 20 lbs of jumbo shrimp in the freezer of which came off the
boat last month ...

Willing to make a gallon of tartar sauce and shrimp dip !!

Lets try not to duplicate services...

With the way this is shaping up we could be around 50 people..
I know we crackers know how to have a party !!

Ok, lets Do-it !!!

[DonV]

Sounds like a great start Ken. The black beans, rice and Vidalias is good by me, especially since GFS will be sleeping outside in the breeze, way down by the river, on his Five Star picnic table.

I'll bring the fish fry and hush puppy mixes, peanut oil and frying hardware. If my supplier is still one step ahead of the law I'll also bring some apple pie (you're welcome Dougie).

We will need help on paper plates & bowls, plastic ware, solo cups and paper towels.

More to come..........

[kmoose]

I know the weather is going to be perfect but just in case we were able to secure enough fillets to cover the the fish fry Sunday defying the angry storms and filling the coolers with grouper and endangered red snapper.

[DonV]

Information for all who have made reservations at MacRae's.

I called to confirm their cancellation policy, under normal circumstances it's 48 hours before your reservation, however in this case because it's a natural disaster they will not hold anyone to a strict 48 hours.

We're still planning on having the gathering and are wishing everyone the very best.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by DonV

Information for all who have made reservations at MacRae's.

I called to confirm their cancellation policy, under normal circumstances it's 48 hours before your reservation, however in this case because it's a natural disaster they will not hold anyone to a strict 48 hours.

We're still planning on having the gathering and are wishing everyone the very best.

Thanks Don.

I called Bill on Black Dog this AM. Nobody has run Jupiter inlet more than he in the past 25
years. He is an active member of surfrider and those folks use magicseaweed.com
over NOAA and others. Did I just hear Denny snicker?

They believe the Bermuda high will shift east.

I just saw the latest tv forecast and they had the GFS line doing the same.
Coincidence?

They really do have a GFS line.
I have no affiliation.

Turn your fans east please.

Am I making Welly again?

[DonV]

Ya know I was starting to worry about myself because every time I see the GFS line on the NOAA maps I think of you!! I have an appointment with the head doctor tomorrow to see what can be done to help me. There has to be a cure!

I did notice the line has moved to the east from this morning, Deb and I only have eastern moving thoughts for our friends on the east coast!!


Q "Am I making Welly again?"
A Duh!

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by DonV

Ya know I was starting to worry about myself because every time I see the GFS line on the NOAA maps I think of you!! I have an appointment with the head doctor tomorrow to see what can be done to help me. There has to be a cure!

I did notice the line has moved to the east from this morning, Deb and I only have eastern moving thoughts for our friends on the east coast!!


Q "Am I making Welly again?"
A Duh!

I have only put a few docs into early retirement.
Count?

[Capt Terry]

I haven't heard much from the gulf coast members; probably busy with cleanup, etc. We are probably headed from SC to Fla tomorrow or the next day for other reasons. But I was wondering if anyone knew the conditions at McRae's or Homosassa and if there can even be a gathering late next week? I know some area of the gulf coast got slammed, but apparently others not so badly. Been looking forward to another gathering- hope it is still on, even if only a social event.

[DonV]

I tried to call MacRae's about four times today without any luck. I'll keep trying to see how they fared with Irma. I'll get the results on the forum as soon as possible.

I see three options, 1. go as planned if everyone can make it, 2. re-schedule maybe month down the road, 3. try again in the spring.

Damn Irma.

[rcnight]

I stopped by MacRaes today on my way back to Hogtown. No apparent damage except a few trees down on the road in. Did not appear to have flooded. River was up to just under the dock. Office was closed. Most of US19 was without power down to Hernando County. I suspect they'll open tomorrow or shortly thereafter when power is restored.