North Florida Gathering??????

[pineywoods]

Heres the deal I have some property in North Florida and a few of us have talked about having a gathering there. It is about 25-30 miles Northwest of Tallahassee, Fl and about 20-25 miles South of Bainbridege, Ga. It is in the woods and we're thinking a weekend thing those that want to can attend the entire weekend those that want to come for the day can. I have several acres cleared and there is plenty of room for tents. I also have electric and water set up for a few RVs. There are also several hotel/motels in the area. I have a few shelters up there if the weather should turn bad on us. I also have a building with a stove, water, and refrigerator we use to cook and eat in. There is plenty of firewood there.
This won't be real fancy but it should be lots of fun. Bring the families I have a couple hundred acres to roam. Oh the wife would probably shoot me if I forget to mention there is shopping in Tallahassee and even closer are some antique shops if anyone so chooses. The location should be good for people from Fl, Ga, and Al. We're kinda thinking October and I'm thinking maybe the weekend of the 17th, 18th, and 19th so what say ye. Let me know what you think any questions you have and whose interested.

 

[fatback joe]

I got it penciled in. Don't mark me as confirmed, got to get a lot of approvals and the stars to align right, but I will make the effort to get out there.

Thanks for hosting!!!

 

[sumosmoke]

Jerry - I'm definitely going to be there and will offer to be your sidekick if ya need any help with organizing this thing, or getting supplies.

Definitely hope it gears up to be a great weekend!!! Maybe we can eventually have a FL gathering vs. IA gathering Throwdown ... (always looking for an excuse to have one!).

 

[pineywoods]

Joe I sure hope ya'll can make it!


Laurel you know I've never done any of this before so all the help I can get is gonna be a help. All I really know is I have enough room to have a bunch of people show up from there I need help figuring it all out.

 

[scotty]

Rocky and I are checking the dates etc.
Can you give more specifics about motels.. Name of town or something so we can check please.

 

[cowgirl]

Sounds great! Wish I lived closer.

 

[scotty]

Put wheels on that smoke house and make likeHUMPHERY PENNYWORTH.

Who remembers Humphrey?????

 

[travcoman45]

I be with yall in spirit! An while yer at it, have a few spirits fer me! Good luck yall, besure ta enjoy yerselves!

 

[cowgirl]

LOL Scotty, sounds like a good plan!
I have no idea who Humphrey is though. :)

 

[sumosmoke]

I've checked a few websites and found two hotels that are pretty close to camp. The prices are pretty high, however if comfort is your game ...

Check in 10/17/08
Depart 10/19/08
Holiday Inn Express: $201.55/night
Hampton Inn: $103.55/night

There were also a few B&Bs in town but they appear to be booked too.

 

[pineywoods]

The closest city would be Quincy, Fl. I guess Sumosmoke has checked those lets try a few more places Bainbridge, GA would also work just a little farther drive. Also Tallahassee hotels would work but with the prices Laurel found I suspect that it may be a football weekend at either FSU or FAMU

 

[scotty]

ok ill check quinct fl thanks

 

[pineywoods]

Scotty also check the Bainbridge. Ga hotels still close with lots of woods between there and the gathering but a very easy drive

Scotty you know you and I are probably less then 10 miles apart right now. I live between Lecanto and Crystal River.

 

[scotty]

I live on 44 In lecanto. Lecanto hills mobile home park. Maybe you and wife/gf would like to stop over for coffee. Rocky and i would enjoy that.

 

[solar]

Pineywoods, I got your PM and thanks for the invite, sounds like a great time. Not sure I can make those dates, I have a Auto X and a Bucs game that weekend that I'm locked into. I'll keep checking this thread and if the dates change I might be able to head your way.

 

[bb53chevpro]

Ya know Jerry, we would love to go down for the week end. But it is a little far to hook up the trailer and drive that far for a week end. Sorry buddy, unless I win the lotto, we cannot make it.

 

[seboke]

Initial thought is Heck Yeah I'm in! Just ran it by the wife (who didn't bother to slow down to hear the whole proposal) so I'll be lookin at a couple of options.

1. Bring the whole shabang and rent a trailer or hotel.

2. Bring only my 11 y/o boy with me and we tent it.

If wife and baby comes, no go on pullin my smoker, cause momma don't rough it! If they don't want to, smoker will be in tow, with a truck bed full of roughin it stuff.

So put my name in ink, wife in pencil...

 

[desertlites]

would Love to Jerry but the distance is to grand-sounds like fun.

 

[pineywoods]

Seboke glad your inked in hopefully the family decides to join in. The peoples to far we'd love to have you there but we understand a thousand or more miles is a bit much.

Scotty we gotta get together I'll pm you today or tonight kinda crazy here today Grand Daughters Birthday party is at our house today so its a bit hectic right now

 

[scotty]

ok