2nd Annual South Florida Gathering!! Nov 9th-11th

[fpnmf]

We stayed on Stumpknocker rd last year..

All the tent sites on that road are big.

50,51 & 52 and the E sites are good.

  Have fun

 

[dougmays]

Wow Ron! that's crazy! were you feeding a small army?

Just an update...I called John, the camp directory, and got his voicemail....which has a full inbox. soi 'm going to try again soon. they must have updated the campground names as Ron said because last year it was group site B and not is actually has a name. 

i'm going to book the screen room and group site ASAP.

As ron also said the best sites, if you want to have your own site are those he mentioned...they are just about a 40yd walk or less to the screened room and each site has bushes and trees in between for privacy.

Also the group site has water and power include for an additional fee. last year i got the water and power hooked up but nobody used it because we were all mainly over by the screened room.  but i will have this turned on again this year as it's a nominal fee.

more to come folks!

 

[rubbin butts]

Doug,They said between 300 - 400 people so I cooked 263 lbs. They took care of the sides.

They made some changes at the campground but nothing erratic, changed some names and added some tent sites.

fpnmf, what do you mean "Have Fun"? Aren't you comming this year? Won't be the same without your bacon. Man, that was good!

 

[dougmays]

Alrighty folks....the group site and the screened room are reserved. Just spoke to Ruthie and she said they already made my reservation on May 8th...what nice people i didn't even have to ask LOL.

now i'm getting pumped!! more to come! Camp Layout Map! Competition information!

also a side note for those who know Smokin'Al on the forum and/or met  him last year....nobody has heard from him in a long time on the forum and a few forum members have tried to call him with no answer. he stated on his last post that he had family complications and had to go up to MI to deal with it. let's all keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers. he was a integral part to this gathering last year and we all will miss having him there. wouldn't it be great if he made his comeback at the Gathering! let's hope!

 

[JckDanls 07]

Hey Doug... as for them already reserving it for you, Ruthie might have done it when I called and reserved my spot as I told her that it was for the gathering... As for Al, It is strange that he hasn't made any contact with anybody... I'm sure he would have internet connection where ever he may be... That would be great to see him at the gathering... If all else fails, leave a message with Ruthie to have John (Director) call you and then see If they are still interested in joining us as in some kind of entertainment or something like that... Remember what I told you earlier that if you need any help in getting some of the leg work done to let me know what I can do to help...

Ron... YOU ARE THE MAN.. to prep and cook all those butts.. as I stated in your thread, you owe me a new keyboard for making me drool all over it and ruining it...LOL can't wait to see you and the wife again...

Don... The group area is a BIG area and if you wanted to be away from others you could move over to a corner of the group area.. I think it's cheaper to stay in the group area than it would be to get a personal site.. but that's up to you.. wasn't it you that won the smoker at the N. FL. Gathering ? If so, have you had any luck with it ? if not, disregard that question.. LOL...

As far as the "Friendly Competition" goes.. I suggest we do the scoring almost like a regular comp... maybe just score taste, and tenderness... let me hear y'all's (everybody's) thoughts on this...

I'm getting excited as well... I had a blast last year

 

[dougmays]

**update**

i put up some images of the campground so new people can get a feel for the layout and for all of us to see the idea for placement of Smoker Alley!

 

[fpnmf]

fpnmf, what do you mean "Have Fun"? Aren't you coming this year? Won't be the same without your bacon. Man, that was good!

We won't be making it this year.

Last year we made part it of our trip to the Keys.  We did have fun and the gator farm was way cool.

My ailments have gotten worse and I just cant do the drive.

I look forward to the pics and commentaries from this years party.

  Craig

 

[JckDanls 07]

Well Damn Craig... Hope you get to feel'n better soon... as for your bacon and the breakfast you made Sunday morning in your DO... you can just make all that ahead of time and send it to Ron to bring with him.. LOL... oh yea.. send sausage too.. :biggrin: but seriously.. we will miss y'all this year so get to feel'n better

 

[dougmays]

yea buddy wish you could be here with us again but i hope you feel better.

 

[dougmays]

Howdy Y'all!

just giving a update...

i've been talking with Patty over the phone and on email and she is very excited to have us again! Since last year they have installed a stage area by the Outpost and check-in area. supposedely the stage is made out of a old pontoon boat! They are going to have the band there both Friday night and Saturday night. The band isn't "just for us" so other campers will be there as well. i think she said the band will go on at 8pm each night.

Saturday 2 members of the band are going to be judges for our competitions along with 1 or 2 members of the campground staff. After that we can all load up and go watch the band play, that'll be a nice cap off, then back to camp for our bonfire!

Note on the bonefire - last year a few of us gathered around one of the fire pits and had a good time. Does anyone have access to campfire wood? i think last year some of us just bought bags of wood, so i figured i would throw that out there.

also i'd like to get a head count as of now. Can all of you please reply to this post or PM me and let me know your first name and how many guests (adults/kids) will be attending. Also let me know what competitons you plan to compete in. if you change your mind that is ok i'm just trying to get a count. Last, if you plan to camp in the group site

also remember all important information is posted on Page 1 of this post and i'll be updating that area as details come in.

Lastly, the Screened Room now has a gas range...so we can use that for cooking as well! Good News!

let's try to get a few more people signed up here, so if you see any new or old members that have FL in there profile send them a friendly invite!

 

[rubbin butts]

Doug, I'll bring firewood.  There will be the wife and I and we will be in all the competitions.

That is good news on the band, sounds like it will be a great time for all.

 

[fpnmf]

Doug, I'll bring firewood.  There will be the wife and I and we will be in all the competitions.

That is good news on the band, sounds like it will be a great time for all.

Bringing firewood is a good idea. 

We bought some from the campground last year.

It was just cut and didn't burn very well.

 

[scarbelly]

Alrighty folks....the group site and the screened room are reserved. Just spoke to Ruthie and she said they already made my reservation on May 8th...what nice people i didn't even have to ask LOL.

now i'm getting pumped!! more to come! Camp Layout Map! Competition information!

also a side note for those who know Smokin'Al on the forum and/or met  him last year....nobody has heard from him in a long time on the forum and a few forum members have tried to call him with no answer. he stated on his last post that he had family complications and had to go up to MI to deal with it. let's all keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers. he was a integral part to this gathering last year and we all will miss having him there. wouldn't it be great if he made his comeback at the Gathering! let's hope!

I spoke to Al a couple months back and he decided that he was spending too much time on the forum and has decided not to come back. He and Judy are both fine and back home. 

 

[dewetha]

as a side note. i was wondering about Smokin AL. Glad to here he is doing fine.

 

[JckDanls 07]

It will be Charlotte and I and the dog..LOL.. I will be in chicken and ribs.. Charlotte will probably do the special dish... Good deal about a band being there... Sorry to hear about Al and Judy... Al, If your reading this.. come and join us at the campground and defend y'alls championships from last year...As for others.. c'mon and join us

 

[gnlsr]

will consider the invite... would love to be there... I escort overdeminsional loads... I am all over the country working and have nooo clue as to where I will be at the appointed time...trying to figure out where it is? will respond as I know...Nelson

 

[gnlsr]

just found palmdale is the site... not sure if I want to go to a gathering insuch a densly populated area... any bgger and it would be like doing this in venus!!!

 

[dougmays]

Good News Everyone!

the man him self, Jeff, is going to throw in some goodies for us for the Gathering and competitions!

 

[dougmays]

just found palmdale is the site... not sure if I want to go to a gathering insuch a densly populated area... any bgger and it would be like doing this in venus!!!

we didnt want to get to rural..haha

 

[dewetha]

we didnt want to get to rural..haha

doesn't rural Florida mean smoked gator?