For the Cape Coral, Ft Myers gang: I should be on the Gulf side of the Sanibel Causeway around 10:15. Ken, we can swing by Big Carlos on our way if you want.
Terry
239-994-9470 cell

For the weenies who still have Thanksgiving guests in town, any problem with joining you for lunch by car?

Tom C.

Tom, I'm sure there will be room at the table for ya!

Hey guys- when we first get started tomorrow Bob is gonna maintain a moderate speed for a bit and let everyone pass us so I can get some running shots of everybody before we get underway. Smile!

Bob,

Got down a little while ago please private message me your cell, you must have changed it some woman's voice mail comes

Or give me a call on my cell 908 472 4353.

I had a friend down south today and I know you went, but I was told we better run a few miles offshore they got stuck in the Sand and rocks everywhere.

I am really not looking to damage my new herrings, or worse but I don't what you saw today.

Please get in touch with me, John

Update:

Went down to Everglades City for lunch today at dead low tide today to make sure there were no problems getting in. There is lots of water. I never had less than 4ft of water under my keel and most of the time there was 5 ft. Did not even stirr up and mud or sand so no concerns there.
When we leave the Gulf at Indian Key it is important that everyone fall in behind me and we run single file. There are some speed restrictions and some idle. We will stop at Indian Key to re group before running the channel to Everglades City.
Bob

[QUOTE=Cig42X]Bob,

472 4353.

I had a friend down south today and I know you went, but I was told we better run a few miles offshore they got stuck in the Sand and rocks everywhere.

I am really not looking to damage my new herrings, or worse


John,

Your friend obviously does not know what he is doing. We will not be following him. These are my home waters for the last 16 years and can do this in the dark. I have no intentions of leading a group of boats into trouble. Stick with me my friend and you will have a good day.
See you in the morning.
Bob

Bob - See you in the a.m. !!!
Can't wait !!!!
I think Marc will try to time a flight overhead and take some pictures of all of us from the air....
Hans

Bob,
I am glad I spoke to you this afternoon, you cleared up all my concerns.

Cant wait to see you in the AM

Light wind NICE

Thanks
John

I have ran with Bob to Everglades City before and I have lived here all my life and been there more times than I want to count, having fun and working, I built docks there for years, I have complete trust in Bobs Leadership.I just parked Merlin at the Cabana, ran offshore for a little sunset cruise, 2os and less looks great winds 3mph out of NE watch out for the Crab pots.

Bob & Capt. Nate,

I feel much better now.

CANT WAIT


John

Well last OK from the family. Looking foward to meet up with all again. Getting ready to head out now. Paln on meeting up with the cape coral/Fort Myers Gang at the Sanibel Bridge at 10AM.

Dennis

Sorry we missed the run today. The tide was too low to get out. We started on our way but turned around and went back home.

We missed you Dennis. Had an awsome day on the water. Think there were 20 or 21 boats at the start but lost 2 or 3 over the coarse of the day thru the normal attrition in this sport.
We had a plane overhead taking pictures as well as Jayboat and others. Can't wait to see them. You will have to make our next run probably New Years Day again.
Bob

Michelle and I also had a great time...............Can't wait to see some of the photos.................I have great respect for the two Scarabs......Hardcore salute from me!!!!!!!!!! Bob, thanks for setting up the lunch stop and your navigational skills.

Here is a few pics from the run. Sorry I didnt get any running pics. Ole Baja was frequently flying.

Bob Thanks for the fun filled day.
Good to see you all again. Looking foward for the next run.

Wow ! The most fun I've had with my pants on !!!
It was great to meet so many OSO'ers...I'll be posting pictures shortly .
Bob...Thank you again for everything !!!!

Hans

Well made it home as you can see on fumes. Kept it cool the whole way home.

Got some good sunset pics also. Was just hitting sanabel area.

A few more before getting underway.

Thanks Bob for a great day!!! Had an awesome time!
There are two winners of the "Brass Balls" award. It goes to the Scarabs! You guys ROCK!
Looking forward to the next run and hopefully have my boat out for that run. Here are a couple of pics.

A couple more

kinda sets the pace for the whole day

ok, one more

Terry...You're right! BRASS BALLS

These guys had it going on too....

Always great to see Nate & Mike

Our fearless leader !

Bobthebuilder and Marilyn DeMartini

Larry Jones and crew abord quad powered Nor-Tech !!!!

John and Jerry in the Dragon....

And we're off !!!!

Terry Sobo...Nice talking with you !

John G. and his crew

Jerry. Great to meet you !