Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

After things wrap up in KW, traditionally a few boats will run to the Gulf coast. My plans are to leave for Marco at 9:00 am Monday 21st. Any boats that can cruise at 50 MPH are welcome to join me. The plan is to strt. shot the 100 miles across the Gulf. Alternate route if conditions dictate is Hawk to Marathon, North across FL Bay and up the west coast. That is 140 miles. Pls. fuel up Sun. and be ready to go. Post any questions or your intentions here. I am staying at the Hyatt and PREDATOR is hanging out at the Galleon Marina.
My cell - 519 498 6945.
e mail - [email protected]

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

Hi Bob -

If you're ever bored on Marco...
A friend and I have just bought IBR (Independent Brokers Realty) and we're moving our offices right next to Crazy Flamingo's in the Marco Town Center.
I'm trying to run a beer tap right through the wall !!! :D
Should be opening 11/28......

All the best,
Hans

(239)207-1163

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

Wow, you guys are not going to get much work done next to Crazy Flamingo !!! :D LOL
I will only be on the Island Nov 21 & 22 but back for a week first of Dec. That would probably be a good chance to meet.
I will call you. And here I thought you really were a Rock Star Maker !! or are you. Can you do anything for me !! LOL :D
Speaking of Rock Stars, an agent for Stones saw PREDATOR when they were rehearsing in Toronto this summer and was to set it up for me to take Mik and the boys out on Lake Ontario but it never happened. Boo Hoo :mad:

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

Hi Bob -

Used to be an exec at MCA Records in NYC...
Worked with tons of awesome bands over the years.
When MCA was "absorbed" into Interscope Records, also part of the Universal Music Group, towards the end of 2003, I decided it was a good time to quit while I was ahead and got out of dodge.......

Been very happy on Marco ever since, and my kids LOVE living here...it's been amazing, and keeps getting better....except for the occasional hurricane.... :eek:

Early December it is...I look forward to meeting you!

All the best,
Hans

and yes...I can help you !!!! :D

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

OK , your on the boat !!! LOL :D

Do you have an offshore ? or is it on order ? ha !

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

LOL !
I have a wannabe offshore...a little 24ft Baja...
I keep hoping the next time I go over to Ceder Bay Marina it will have grown by 14ft and sprouted an additional motor and drive..... :D

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

That's OK. I'm gonna go to work on you and get you addicted then you will be movin on up. I started with 33ft in 1990, 38' in /91, 42' in /95, 50' in /01 and again in /03. See how they grow !!
Just the same, I know you can have a lot of fun in your Bawhaw around Marco. Lots of interesting protected water to the south and intercoastal up to Naples. No need to even go on the Gulf. I will see you in early December. :D

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

I'm ready when you are :D

Nils, Tron and Terry are great people. My friends Augie and Timmy have been at Nor-Tech for a long time....I'm assuming Timmy rigged your boat?

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

Well I can see that when we get you into OFFSHORE you are headed in the right direction. They really are a great group of builders and yes Timmy was involved with the rigging of my boat.

Just another chuckle for you here on that rock star thing: When PREDATOR was featured in the Sept. / 04 issue of Powerboat Magazine article called Hi Rollers there was a comment made that the boat was for CEO's or Rock Stars so now my bud's call me a rock star.!! LOL :D far from it i'm afraid.......... but that's where you come in LOL :D

On a more serious note how did you fare thru Wilma ?

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

Bob, quit yappin and get to Fla. :)

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

Do I sense some hostility here cause your not going !!! LOL :D
I fly out at 10 in the morning and I think you should meet me at YYZ with your bags. Your the one that says your too busy to go and here you are, checking up on me !! :D

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

Dam right you do :)


Wish I was going. I miss boating already and the shrink wrap's only been on a week. Oh well, maybe I can talk the Daphne into Key west next year or maybe I just need to plan a solo trip:)

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

Hey Bob, I just got to Bonita today (Tuesday). We are coming down for 1 day. Cannot find a room. We will be there either Saturday or Sunday.

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

Hey Rockstar Bob :D

I like the sounds of that ...

We were lucky and had very minimal damage from hurricane Wilma. Just 20 cap tiles off the roof (already fixed), and a few screens ripped in the pool cage, but the cage is 100% fine.

There's a house right behind ours that I never saw before the storm.... :eek:

How did you do ??
If you need anything let me know.

All the best,
Hans

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

Hey, Dennis. Great to hear from you. Look, come on down for sure. If you cannot find a room, you are welcome to stay in the Nor Tech Hotel. [ PREDATOR in the Galleon Marina ]
5 star all the way. I am over at the Hyatt. Tell me what night you are looking for and I have a connection down there, will see what we can do but only if you want. Let me know and be sure to contact me down there. :D

Re: Running Key West to Marco Island on Monday Nov. 21 - Care to join me ?
 

I was very lucky. I am in a newer condo on the beach [ Les Falls ] My shutters did their job. No power for a day or two. No A/C for two weeks. 3 units in our building were trashed and 15 next door at the Sandpiper. I have a friend over on Cuttler court Dennis Rising from Mich. and his damage was same as yours. Landscaping , lost his pool cage etc. The scars will show on the Island landscaping for a long time but Marco will heal and again be one of the most beautiful in America. :cool: