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Originally Posted by ActiveThunder (Post 4273709)

So what';s up with the ramp on Driftwood at the Yacht Club Community Park?

I don't think we have ever used it. It's a bit tighter quarters as far as moving around and the ramp is shorter I believe, but it is fine. I think they launch a lot of Nor Tech's there...

I just gave the launch ramp closest to the hotel and shortest distance to take trailer back to the lot. There are several launch ramps in town. The one we like the most is actually a bit farther north on the river, I didn't give that one just because of the distance back to the hotel and trailer parking.

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Originally Posted by mrsattadj2 (Post 4273696)

lol Thanks. Lots of trips to Babies R Us for us, but not next weekend!! :) Am hoping the newest AT cult member might be able to make an appearance!

Friday with everyone checking in and launching boats we figured we would hang out at the Westin and the Nauti Mermaid bar. The outdoor bar is great as are the bartenders. The food is pretty good too. This is just a suggestion. If everyone is there early and we want to do a late lunch/early dinner run there are options.

As for destinations, Pat has it worked out for Saturday. We are going to run up to Gasparilla Marina on Boca Grande.

Sunday is not set. There are several options. Marco Island (not my choice.. boring run and someone ALWAYS breaks! lol) Burnt Store Marina, Fisherman's Village at Punta Gorda. Tween Waters (although dock space here during season might be hard to come by) There are spots in Bonita Springs or Naples. We could take a run up around South Seas resort/marina and come back and go out to one of the spots behind Ft Myers Beach. There are a lot of options.

North Saturday and South Sunday.:boat:

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Originally Posted by mrsattadj2 (Post 4273696)

There are a lot of options.

Yeah, like driving back to Pompano.....

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Originally Posted by ActiveThunder (Post 4273776)

Yeah, like driving back to Pompano.....

hmmmm well you can get there from here but with lunch and stops at Gilbert's for cocktails I don't think we would make it back before dark! lol

Here are a couple options for Sunday:

South
http://www.bonitabaymarina.net/ (Bonita Springs)
http://baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com (Naples) ** This one is in Venetian Village. There are actually a couple other restaurants here, so there are choices.
http://www.dockcraytoncove.com/ (Naples)
http://www.snookinn.com/ (Marco Island)
http://www.cjsonthebay.com/ (Marco Island) ** FMO group goes here about once a year.

North:
http://www.burntstoremarina.com/dining.htm (Charlotte Harbor)
http://www.fishville.com/ Punta Gorda

There are more choices. The ones I have listed are the ones I can think of that have the most docks.

If we do decide to go North again there are other routes so it would not be the same run. We can go inside,outside or the twisting turning back waters! or any combination.

Either direction is good. It's nice to have options! :)

I've spoken to a couple of the places, general questions. However,If we come to some kind of agreement on where we would like to go, and how many boats will make the run, I can call and see if it is possible to make reservations for dockage.

So, opinions? other suggestions?

We went to the Dock in Naples last year, there was docking for about 2 boats there(but you could fender off), I didn't think it was that "fun" of a place. FWIW The only other place we've been is Burnt Store with FMO last year, which was fun, but it might have been the company!

Roll call / Info for Thunder Run 2015
This is who we have so far for the run.

1. Pat (cult leader) 37' AT (6 people)
2. Brian Tillett 2003 37' AT (4 people)
3. Steve Behnke 2000 37' AT (2 people) "Ragin Thunder"
4. Tom Derhammer 37' AT (2 people)
5. Bob Smallwood 2000 37' AT (4 people maybe 6) "Attitude Adjustment"
6. Drew Phyfe 2006 33' AT (3 people) "Remedy"
7. Steve Roesler 2011 33' AT (2 people)
8. Andre Kefvere 33' AT (2 people maybe 4)
9. Scott Verdonk 28' AT (2 people) "OCD"
10. Teddy Stygler 2009 33' AT (2 people)

Please send any additional information ( boat year, number of people, etc.)

If your coming and your name is not on the list let us know.

Wow, 4 33' attending, that's almost the whole fleet! All we need is AJ, and all the stern drives would be in attendance.

i was told if I didn't show that I would not be invited again!!

Kickoff party Thursday evening for anyone already in town at the Smallwood B B & M!! 6ish (after boating of course!). Have dock space if anyone wants to come by boat. Please let Bob or I know if you need the address. Or marker number! ��