Florida run
 

Most of the details are completed however, I need someone from the south side to pick an exit for the rest of the group to hook up. I know very little about that end of town. Once I have that exit number, I can finish the stuff and get it out.

How far south?

Well, some where near Atlanta...say around 25 mile south or so?

The exit PAST Southlake Mall..cant remember the name, but will look it up...has a shopping center on the right right after you exit 75....big parking lot...easy return access. That about it for my knowledge of the south side. If you waited until Forsyth/Macon, there is a rest stop right before the I-475 split. Got any idea of what time you'll be passing thru Macon? I am doing a career day at one of the local high schools that Thursday, but plan on being on the road in the early afternoon. I'll be jumping 75 in Macon.

I just this past Feburary drove thru Palatka on my way from Miami (dont ask!) We came thru Lake City before getting back on 75. That way was a lot better than fighting downtown Gainesville. Ya got any idea of route?

Gaboatnut

Thanks for the info. The exit number would be a great help. We will past thru Macon about 7:30 or 8:00AM. Wish you could make the group run down but you won't be far behind. The directions will be posted soon with all the exit numbers etc, but here's a short version. I-75 south to Route 100 (Lake city). Route 100 east. we take the trucking route 10A around Lake city business district and back onto Route 100 to Palatka merging with US17 to the bridge at the hotel. It sounds like the way you went too.

Yepper, thats the way I went. Cant help ya with the exit numbers, since they changed em I cant remember S!@#!! Someone from the southside might know or have a better idea.

Gaboatnut Thanks. I have someone as we speak hot on the job. Two weeks to go.

Cool...BTW, the names Andy:D

Maybe this will help Byron Ga Exit 143 @ the Big Peach, lots of truckstops and good place to turn around.its the 2nd exit once 475 meets 75 again.
jrocket

Hello everyone. The itinerary is completed...Only have the driving direction to do and I'll post. Two weeks to go.

The trip information is now on our web site! Go to the site and click on "St Johns River Trip" at the bottom left corner!

COOL! I'll be leaving about the time ya'll are arriving and popping your first cold one. I have driven by the HI, but didnt stop. Will ther be ample parking? ANd I thought I saw a ramp?

One way or another, look for WetDreams to arrive around 9 or so.

Single male with a boat named Wet Dreams:eek:

I think I'd better go and get to waxing the boat.....:D

The way my single life has been going lately...WetDreams is about all I've got! :rolleyes:

gaboatnut

You saw a lot as you drove by the HI. Parking will be fun...yes there is enough. The HI has a lot across the steet as well. The ramp is on the same side of the river has the HI just across the road. Looking forward to meeting you. If I have your email, you'll be getting a copy of the itinerary. If I don't have your email send it via private message.

Gaboatnut

It's on the way.

I am in. Looking forward to a good time.

Here's the zip file version for those who may need it.

9 days:)

8 days
Have you starting packing yet?;)

7 days to go:D

Just checked 3 weather services and all are saying high 80s to low 90s for Thurs and Friday in Palatka!!!:cool: :cool: :cool:

Only 7 days to go and no one has come over to the house to wax my boat for me. Gee, are you guys trying to tell me something?:(

I guess SeaDated better get busy.

Do we know how many boaters are going yet?:)

We don't have an exact number but we have 28 rooms filled at the hotel.

Mercy sakes alive...
 

Looks like we got us a convoy! :p :D

6 days left......:) :D :cool:

Yes Speedy I've started packing!! :p

Only 6 days...who's coming over to wax my boat?

WAXIN-SPEEDOS- NO STRYKER
 

Seadated-Speedy did such a great job on their boat, I offer her services and I'm sure Chris won't mind. Just supply plenty of the Bull and she will be finished in no time.

It looks like the Stryker klan will be holding off on this trip. I at least wanted one trial run before heading down to Florida, but with the weather this weekend ,that's not possible. So everyone have a great time and there will plenty of other trip's for us to attend once lil stryker is here. Be safe and have a few Red Bull's for me.

SeaBoy- How about takin it easy on the group and leave those speedos at HOME.....or better else burn em.

Stryker
All I have to say is...YOU BIG $##%$

Seadated,

Them's fightin words punk!!!!! What time did you say you get off work. Delta parking lot kickin a$$. Seaboy may not be going either.

SeaDated...
 

RW, hows that?

Styker I'll have the ambulance here for you.

Holy Shnikeys!!!
 

I think you've FINALLY got it!!!:D Now, go wax your boat!(or was that polish your head's???) :p

Yeah Yeah Yeah . I'm sure the ambulance will be for the elder of us.....Little Ole Man. Packin a lunch, kickin a$$ and taking names.

And by the way who is having the Boy.. BIG MAN ROG:D

RedW- I'll miss not going for sure, as I was looking forward to seeing the springs. But thanks for your kind words and not being like that Seadated guy. Geese I believe he may be loosing his mind. That age thing kicking in. Oh well have a great safe trip and we will see you all soon on the great lake of Tunas. RM

Careful Stryker...
 

Tread lightly on the age issue... I'm OLDER than Gig!!!:p :D BTW, We're talking about going up to Lanier one weekend, maybe you could come up and tourguide us around, if'n your not too busy that is. I'll get with ya around that time w/more info. :cool:

Stryker - dang you're wimping out on us? :mad: :(
Looks like we'll have to find some other eye candy for the girls;)

For the rest of you.......

3 DAYS TO GO!!!:D :D :D :D :D

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