Official Thread 11/7/2014 Cayo Costa

[77SceptreOB]

So here is what I understand is the synopsis -

Fall Florida West Coast Gathering - November 7 - 9, 2014
Cabbage Key / Cayo Costa (Boca Grande, Fla.)

Camping option - www.cayocostastatepark.com. ph - 941- 964-0375
Island Resort option - www.cabbagekey.com. ph - 239 - 283-2278
Mainland Resort option - www.tarponlodge.com. ph - 239 - 283-3999
Cayo Costa Homeless Shelter / Elderhostel - no web site - ph. 727 - 365-1092

Tentative Draft Agenda (*)
Friday - 4:00 PM Cocktails - Cantina de la Kmoose
7:00 PM Dinner - Cabbage Key
Saturday - Fish, boat, BS, Dive, beach walk, raid Connor's Oyster bar, etc.
12:00 SeaCraft Parade to Doc Ford's (Ft. Myers beach) for Lunch
4:00 PM Cocktail Hour Cayo Costa
6:00 PM cookout at Casa del la Costa
Sunday - Wine flu recovery and ease toward the ramp

I know I'm a little late to this party, but my work travel schedule may allow me to attend.

It the above still the plan?

Who all is planning on being there?

[DonV]

Jim that looks about right, however you may be slightly off on the cocktail "happy hour" schedules....maybe those are little short!!

[cdavisdb]

You'll be are most welcome. Its about time we had some South Carolina boys around to teach these crackers how to act. I could use some help gathering oysters, Saturday, low tide, about 9 am.

Shouild be a pretty good crowd, no telling for sure until Saturday.

[gofastsandman]

Fresh oysters. Count me in.

Chip chip.

[DonV]

Is thirty-one days from now about correct??

[kmoose]

Originally Posted by cdavisdb

You'll be are most welcome. Its about time we had some South Carolina boys around to teach these crackers how to act. I could use some help gathering oysters, Saturday, low tide, about 9 am.

Shouild be a pretty good crowd, no telling for sure until Saturday.

I'm limited to how much trimix I'm bringing so I hope the oysters are shallow.

[cdavisdb]

I think you will do ok. Bring that gun with the beautiful trigger mech. You should be able to shot at least a triple.

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by 77SceptreOB

I know I'm a little late to this party, but my work travel schedule may allow me to attend.

It the above still the plan?

Who all is planning on being there?

Do ya' think you can put it together? We'll put ya' up somewhere, just don't ferget to bring some of them South Carolina peaches. They put the Georgia ones to shame!

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by sponge

Sounds good,
Hope I get it finished up in time.
Bolting on the Suzuki next week and start rigging.
Thx guys.

Did ya' git er' bolted up? Break that dang Chain Drive Zuke in down Pine Island Sound wif us. Lots of good cruisin' in that neighborhood there, just "axe" Trader Ter or Stitchin' Mike!

[77SceptreOB]

Ok, I'm in!!!!

Staying at the Cabbage Key Restaurant & Inn. Room # 4.

I'm traveling light (no wife, no kids or boat). Looks like I will need a lift from the mainland (launch pad, etc) to the Island... any of you guys moonlight as a "Water Taxi"? LOL!! I will be arriving on Saturday morning. Bet i win the award for longest commute.

Looking forward to meeting everyone...😮