10th Annual South Florida Smoking Meat Gathering (THE BIG ONE!!) - November 13-14, 2020

[carol506]

I still have lots of plastic utensils and some red cups.

can bring hot dog makings for those of us there Thursday night. Will need a head count to ensure I have enough for everyone.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Carol... appreciate the offer but I think we'll skip the hot dogs... thanks... We usually just do a couple of steaks .. I still have plenty of garbage bags (big box) from previous gatherings..

 

[bobcats110]

Well this snuck up on me....we do have soccer for both our girls Sat. AM. Going to have to sit down and figure out the logistics on how we'll do this. Keith, I'll have to think about the rib situation too. Not a big fan of making then reheating. Guess I need to go get some ribs too!!

 

[ega-q]

Still looking like a day trip (Sat) for me and maybe Auggie. If anyone needs something let me know and I'll pick it up on the way.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Welp... Looks like Eta is trying to crash our Gathering ... Hope she decides to go away.. quickly ...

 

[bobcats110]

Well - as usual, we're out. I started looking at the whole schedule and completely forgot about playing in our church band on Sunday AM. That would make a total of five back and forths to the Tampa area from Friday AM to Sunday afternoon. I think I would be in the car more than at the campsite. So, if there is someone who wants to use our site, let me know and I can add your name to our reservation so you can check in and use it. Keith, we'll have to have a mini-gathering at some point. Maybe when SX opens?

 

[carol506]

Well - as usual, we're out. I started looking at the whole schedule and completely forgot about playing in our church band on Sunday AM. That would make a total of five back and forths to the Tampa area from Friday AM to Sunday afternoon. I think I would be in the car more than at the campsite. So, if there is someone who wants to use our site, let me know and I can add your name to our reservation so you can check in and use it. Keith, we'll have to have a mini-gathering at some point. Maybe when SX opens?

what size is your site? Is big enough for motor home? We have friends that have been searching.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Well... with TS "Eta" rolling around out there not knowing where it's gonna go... Gonna make for a challenging time as well... But then again... "10th Annual S. Fl. Gathering AND Hurricane Eta Party" ...

Keeping an eye on the weather...

 

[orlandosmoking]

what size is your site? Is big enough for motor home? We have friends that have been searching.

He has site 81 according to his post on page one. It's a tent only site

 

[orlandosmoking]

Well... with TS "Eta" rolling around out there not knowing where it's gonna go... Gonna make for a challenging time as well... But then again... "!0th Annual S. Fl. Gathering AND Hurricane Party Eta" ...

Keeping an eye on the weather...

Those of us staying in tents are not enthused with Etas forecast/approach

 

[JckDanls 07]

Tropical Storm Warnings in Highlands county...

 

[pc farmer]

Well... with TS "Eta" rolling around out there not knowing where it's gonna go... Gonna make for a challenging time as well... But then again... "10th Annual S. Fl. Gathering AND Hurricane Eta Party" ...

Keeping an eye on the weather...

Man that sucks with a storm coming in for you all. Guess it is 2020 thou.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Yea this really sucks... not looking very promising... Reports are saying TS Warnings for Highlands county until Sat. afternoon... At the moment Highlands Hammock website is saying the campground is closed due to storm ... Will take it day by day and see what unfolds...

Glad I haven't ordered my ribs at Sonny's BBQ yet ...

And then what really sucks.. we were suppose to leave Highlands Sun. and go south down to Collier State Park (In the swamps) and visit Rick and Crystal ( in the Marco Island area)for a few days... I imagine that place will be under water... it's closed as of now too ...

 

[bobcats110]

If it is cancelled, I think we should all make something Sat (if possible) and post images for a truly virtual gathering. I'd be willing to set up a Zoom if people wanted to go that far with the concept.

 

[dougmays]

Hey everyone, sorry for the late replies here....i got t-boned friday night by a motor cycle that blew a red light, i think he was drunk. Still waiting for the final police report. i'll post pics in a second. So been dealing with everything this weekend. Eta is really being a bummer. i'll try to call HH this afternoon and get their input.

i guess we should expect this in 2020! Let's take it day by day. Also, my truck might be totaled. I'm getting a rental today and using a friends at the moment. That being said i might not be able to tow my smoker down since most rental trucks dont have a hitch.

One thing after another...i'll monitor this thread all day today and tomorow and let y'all know what HH says

 

[dougmays]

Keith - forgot to reply to your question. I have gotten zero response Jeff and past sponsors unfortunately :/

 

[orlandosmoking]

Ranger says they are currently scheduled to reopen the park on the 11th.

 

[jarjarchef]

Anyone know an anti storm dance?????

 

[JckDanls 07]

Yea.. but it's not allowed on here...

But the future is looking more like in our favor as they have it going up into Tallahassee now... cone wasn't showing our area ...

 

[JckDanls 07]

got t-boned friday night by a motor cycle

I was in the same boat a few months back... rear ended a truck.. totaled mine (though it was fixable).. had to get another one ...