Labor Day - St. Pete/Shell Island

[Ziemer]

We did it last Labor Day, this past Memorial Day, and now we're gonna do it again for Labor Day 2007.

Spending the weekend on the West Coast in St. Pete. We'll be staying at the Holiday Inn - Sunspree, which for anyone who hasn't been there, is a great place to stay if you've got a boat. Plenty of parking and a hose to flush and wash the boats down at the end of the day.

If there's enough interest maybe I'll call over to the hotel and see if we can block some rooms off, and maybe even get a little bit of a break on the rate. :cool:

We've got Friday off so we'll be there early Friday morning and staying through Monday. I'm sure one of the days we might do a trip down to Longboat like we did on Memorial Day.

I can bring extra "Salt-Away" for those that are scared to run in the salt too. :eek: :eek: :D :D

[Fish]

hell yeah, i ain't skeered to go to shell, I'm in!!:p :D

[Hot Shot Merc]

Sounds cool to me.I'll bring the Baja.:) Staying home at night though.

[PARKER RABE]

im going to the swannee .....theres a big party on the santa fe with a live band and a big hog roast ! suposed to be 300 people ...

[Hot Shot Merc]

Ya 300 people you dont know.Dont tell us how Shell Island sux.Get your sorry ass down here or at least go the day they come down to my end of the bay.I know you wont but I am asking ya anyway:rolleyes:

[JWS]

How many boats (outboards) have shown up in the past? I am in Indiana and used to live in St. Pete. Maybe i will make the big tow and make a vacation out of it.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Not very many to this one.Its rough water.I wouldnt come down all that way for this weekend.Try River Ranch in November.:)

[Ziemer]

im going to the swannee .....theres a big party on the santa fe with a live band and a big hog roast ! suposed to be 300 people ...

If you come out, I'll even throw some fish at you so you feel like you're on the Suwannee. :eek: :eek: :D :D

[PARKER RABE]

went out there yesterday , saw all the same drunks and dirtbags that live there every weekend, im good for a while...

[skatermike24]

We will be there, working day and night to get the boat done. coming over Friday night leaving Sunday afternoon.

[Hot Shot Merc]

went out there yesterday , saw all the same drunks and dirtbags that live there every weekend, im good for a while...:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[yellowallison]

I'm thinking of renting a Condo again on Anna Maria for labor day!

Might see ya there!!!! :D :D :D

SWANEE SUCKS !!!! :mad: like boat ridin in IRAQ waitin on the next road side STURGGY BOMB to PUK U up:mad: :mad: :mad:

[euro scott]

if it freakin cools down down a degree or 2 by then i'll be there...since i'm not having much luck selling my boat ...

[Tom Foley]

Gotta go to NY for a wedding ! We have been trying to get out there when you guys will be there but can't seem to make it happen . Anclote Island off Tarpon Spings is awesome and has a lot to offer for a run some time, three miles of beach and waves .

[83PREDICTOR]

Well, I am not a drunk or a dirtbag but I am out at shell Island every weekend in my 16ft Checkmate and I'll be there on MemDay

[PARKER RABE]

im no saying u are , but alot of people ,are out there , were u there last memorial day when that big fight broke out ???? 20 people??? and there were a bunch of tattoed punks throwing bottles , people were bleeding and screaming running everywhere ? was like a bad dream ...shell island used to be fun , now all the low class croud had found out about it , because they can swim there from terra verde , pulling there cooler and hang out on other peoples boat ....every time ive been out there i alaways seem to see the bad croud ! someones alaways talking smack !

[Hot Shot Merc]

Parker get over it.The cops patrol real heavy these days.I have been there three times since you posted the same thing last year and never seen anything remotely close to what you described.You always want to know when you will see me us again but you never go anywhere but the damn Suwannee.I like it there too but its not a two hour jog for most people.I love ya Parks but you always cramping people plans for Winter Haven or shell Island or the Den.Hang out with us.Remember us, your freinds?:)

[yellowallison]

Hey QSHOT.......:D

You got to excuse PARKER these days........ hez MIND has tha FARTS from suckin on those SILCONE BOTTLE nips :D :D :D

[Ziemer]

Been there a bunch over the past year or so.

Last 4th of July,
Last Labor Day,
This past Memorial Day,
and once or twice on non-holiday weekends in between...

...So far have had good luck.:p :D

But that's ok, Parker. I'll just buy my own MD 20/20 and think about you dodging all them fish wearing your purple wig. :D :D :D

[skatermike24]

Jeff if I'm not done with the boat will you pull us out there????:D

[Fish]

never been to shell I didn't have a good time including the ones I don't really remeber too much about. ;) ;) Now I have seen plenty of naked chicks and partying there.... twist my arm!!:D

[tunnelmike]

Shell is always a blast !! Remember when that Dork beached the Mirage !!!!! The Tide left him Higher than the Mad Dog ! Mike

[Hot Shot Merc]

Ya wheres that picture at?I think Brent had it.

[Fish]

Shell is always a blast !! Remember when that Dork beached the Mirage !!!!! The Tide left him Higher than the Mad Dog ! Mike

you mean.....;)


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/parkeratshell3.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/parkeratshell2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/parkeratshell.jpg

[yellowallison]

HEY QSHOT??????

whatssszzz in tha last PIC....... I dont have my glasses on!!!

Is that PARKER's AZZ or TITTIES... tryin to tell if those are PIMPPLES or NIPPLES I see :D :D :D

[Ziemer]

you mean.....;)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/parkeratshell3.jpg




That right there is nature telling you, you've had too much to drink. :eek: :p :D :D :D

[action17]

you think!!!!:eek:

[action17]

Knowing Parker he did it on purpose!!!

[PARKER RABE]

wekll fuk i got there at noon ,and that was about 5 pm , had 2 bottles of md down by then ! , about 10 of us picked it up and put it back in the water , u should of seen me wave jumping on the way home! in the gulf !

[Corona Mike]

Hay Park, I've got another picture of both ol' blurred vision and the Allison just about in the same shape! Must be the tides over there!:D :D Thank goodness for "Bam-Bam"!:D :D

[PARKER RABE]

i thought we were honstly gonna get killed that day !:eek:

[Corona Mike]

Nah, "dock girl" liked me!;)

[SkeeterD]

Im making this run.Got me some family in st.pete.Hopefully the old girl will have a new 245 on her by then.

[tunnelmike]

I saw you on Lake George jumpin the waves while I was running over Sea Doos ! You looked at home soaring. You will be my driver when my Doug Wright is ready !!

. I think he beached it to get it out of the salt water. We all know he hates the salt. Mike

[RON FIELDING]

Hey Fish I have only had the one issue that dreaded Memorial weekend . But you know I know how to have fun at Shell . But lately we have been going a little farther south . Passage Key to be exact . The view is better. We will at least do a drive thru Shell. I will be in the Mako . See Ya There.

[Fish]

Hey Fish I have only had the one issue that dreaded Memorial weekend . But you know I know how to have fun at Shell . But lately we have been going a little farther south . Passage Key to be exact . The view is better. We will at least do a drive thru Shell. I will be in the Mako . See Ya There.

Right on Ron, at least put the stripper poles up when you do the drive by! :) See ya there.

[Ziemer]

But lately we have been going a little farther south . Passage Key to be exact . The view is better.

Hey, we'll be there for 4 days (fri.-mon.) so there's no reason not to try a new hangout spot too. :D ;) Where is passage key? And by view, do you mean: the view of the Gulf or the view of the various mountains that may pop up (or out):eek: :eek: :D :D

[Fish]

HAnd by view, do you mean: the view of the Gulf or the view of the various mountains that may pop up (or out):eek: :eek: :D :D

Dude mounted stripper poles on his boat, do ya think he is a bird watcher??:D :D

[skatermike24]

Made my reservations at the Holiday Inn see ya at the pool Friday night, boat or no boat!!!!!!:D

[THE HOGG]

Sounds Like Fun Only A Little Rough For My Jalopy. I Think I Have A Room Over There Somewhere, Have To See.

[RON FIELDING]

Hey Ziemer, By view I mean the water is much clearer and there is an option of no bathing suits . Now thats my kind of party . Passage is south of Egmont Key Just North of Anna Maria . See you there .

[RON FIELDING]

Sorry Guys I hit the button twice . Any body know Rhicox from Alibamma . If so have him get ahold of me . Thanks Ron

[Fish]

Hey Ziemer, By view I mean the water is much clearer and there is an option of no bathing suits . Now thats my kind of party . Passage is south of Egmont Key Just North of Anna Maria . See you there .


If you put it that way, I guess I could stop by the passage for a few minutes.;)

[PARKER RABE]

my vote will be for egmont ??? beautiful place with no riff raft! THEN ILL GO !:D

[mr fun]

we've stayed at sunspree a few times and thought what a great place, they have a BIG (enough for 2 pigs) charcoal grill under a pavilion, dockage, a beach, real cool tiki bar on stilts. i'm just gonna say tennative, i got a good trailer under the work boat, would love to learn my way around that area, it's beautiful. fun out (i got a good belly laugh outta that pic) :D

[Ziemer]

we've stayed at sunspree a few times and thought what a great place, they have a BIG (enough for 2 pigs) charcoal grill under a pavilion, dockage, a beach, real cool tiki bar on stilts. i'm just gonna say tennative, i got a good trailer under the work boat, would love to learn my way around that area, it's beautiful. fun out (i got a good belly laugh outta that pic) :D

Be great to see you and the mrs. fun. The dates are Friday Aug. 31st-Monday Sept. 3rd.

[euro scott]

Sounds Like Fun Only A Little Rough For My Jalopy. I Think I Have A Room Over There Somewhere, Have To See.

hey George ,i think i can squeeze you in the little cat !!

[Fish]

i think i can squeeze you in the little cat !!


that' what she said!!:p:D

[mr fun]

hey George ,i think i can squeeze you in the little cat !!

i'd pay for a ride in that kitty, and help wash her when were done! :D

[leading edge propeller]

Come on parker i will even come and pick you up so you don't have to swim across to the island with your cooler. Thank's for that tip on my boat pic on e-bay. Rich

[PARKER RABE]

Ok Ill Go !!!!!!!!!!!:)

[Ryan Beckley]

There is also a St Pete / Sarasota "Local" poker run that weekend as well....


Labor Day Poker Run 2007
Boats, Babes, and Big Horsepower
St. Petersburg to Sarasota, Florida
August 31 - Friday Night Check In and Pre-Poker Run Party
Two Locations: St. Petersburg & Sarasota
♥ St. Petersburg Teams: Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant – Tierra Verde
Check In: 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Receive your poker run bag, T-shirts, and first card (pay additional
crew fees if needed) Enjoy live music and entertainment at Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant in Tierra Verde.
St. Pete Captain’s Meeting: 8:30 – 9:00 pm. Captains must attend to discuss safety guidelines,
float plan, charts, card stops and schedule of events.
♥ Sarasota Teams: Sarasota Hyatt in the Cabana Room
Check-In: 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Receive your poker run bag, T-shirts, and first card (pay additional crew fees if needed)
Sarasota Captain’s Meeting: 8:30 – 9:00 pm. Captains must attend to discuss safety guidelines, float plan, charts, card stops and schedule of events.
September 1 - Saturday Poker Run
♣ Sarasota Late Check-In: 9:00 – 9:45 am in the cabana room by the pool at the Hyatt
♣ Sarasota Start Time: 10:30 am from the Sarasota Hyatt Marina- the chopper will be hovering
♣ St. Petersburg Late Check-In: 9:30 – 10:30 am in the Sandbar Restaurant at Tierra Verde
♣ St. Petersburg Start Time: 11:00 am in front of the Sandbar Restaurant – chopper will be waiting
♣ Please do not pass the pace boats until you see the green flag from the pace boats
♣ Video Production: Helicopter Aerial Video included in registration fee. If you choose to take a different course or get in front of the pace boat, you may not get “chopper time.”
♣ Aerial Photography Available: Purchase photo packages at check-in or with registration.
Lunch - Tampa Bay
♥ Little Harbor Resort: Exquisite lunch and live band poolside in a lush tropical atmosphere.
Saturday Evening – Sarasota Hyatt
♦ Awards Ceremony: $$ Cash $$ prizes presented to the 1st and 2nd Best Poker Hands. Also, plaques awarded to the Best Looking Crew, Best Engine Package, and Best Poker Run Boat.
♦ Time/ Location: 6:00 PM – Florida Room, Poolside, Sarasota Hyatt
September 2 - Sunday
Recovery Run – Casey Key Fish House – depart 12:00 PM
Join the OPBA gang on a lunch run in the beautiful Sarasota waters to Casey Key Fish House…and then in the afternoon, lounge around the beautiful rock pool at the Hyatt, while enjoying good “boat” conversation and cocktails.
Lodging, Marina & Boat Ramp
Don’t get left at the dock-- please call the Hyatt today and make your reservations (before it’s too late)!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nights
♠ Sarasota Hyatt Resort and Marina – Reference Group Rate: OPBA
Call the Hyatt today at 1.800.233.1234 for room reservations $145 per night
Docking & Raft-off Docking Included – “1st come, 1st serve” basis
Out of town guest- use the boat ramp next to the Hyatt for launching & storage.

[Ziemer]

There is also a St Pete / Sarasota "Local" poker run that weekend as well....

Hey, where were you when I posted this: :D :D
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165061

and this:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164979

and Sue posted this:
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137586

Is this not being done by OPBA or Florida Powerboat?

[Ryan Beckley]

I dunno I musta been nappin...... Mike ERTURK has taken the reigns on this run and emailed me the info. I'll forward it to you.....

[THE HOGG]

Thanks Scott.. Im Trying To Get My Chit In Line So I Can Make It, I'll Let Ya Know.

[eggsuckindog_]

A couple points, they have passed a new No Alcohol Plan and anchoring on the sandbar just inside the cut is out, not sure when it goes into effect. The Alcohol is none in the Preserve, even on the boat, the preserve line runs down the center of the Pass'es on each end, so includes all the islands. Passage Key isn't what it used to be, I'm pretty sure its just a bar and no real dry land anymore but I don't go down that far. I do think the new rules will be in place by 9/1 but I'll check since we go alot and also camp on the south end, I'll post up but Egmont might be ticket.

[Fish]

A couple points, they have passed a new No Alcohol Plan and anchoring on the sandbar just inside the cut is out, not sure when it goes into effect. The Alcohol is none in the Preserve, even on the boat, the preserve line runs down the center of the Pass'es on each end, so includes all the islands. Passage Key isn't what it used to be, I'm pretty sure its just a bar and no real dry land anymore but I don't go down that far. I do think the new rules will be in place by 9/1 but I'll check since we go alot and also camp on the south end, I'll post up but Egmont might be ticket.

I know how active you are with things on the water around here (from reading the FSforums), but I could not find anything about the new rules you mentioned. Can you point me in the right direction?

http://www.pinellascounty.org/Environment/pagesHTML/pdfs/Shell%20Key.pdf

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/shellisland.gif


Additionally,
http://www.pinellascounty.org/Environment/pagesHTML/envLands/el7600.html

This is what i found in a document dated August, 2007:

With regard to alcohol:

Action 2: Prohibit the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on Shell Key. The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the island of Shell Key. Alcohol use in the remainder of the preserve is subject to existing laws governing alcohol consumption and safe boat handling. Law enforcement agencies have indicated that most problems encountered in managing public uses on public lands are alcohol related.

The way I read this, there is no change to the alcohol plan; don't take it on the island since it is a preserve, and follow normal rules on the water (I.e., don't be an idiot, don't get a bui, don't drink under age..)

As for no boating:




Action 1: Post shallow seagrasses and create internal combustion engine restriction zones. Extensive seagrass beds occur in the shallow waters east of Shell Key. Prop scars are evident throughout much of this area. Signs will be posted to alert boaters of areas where seagrass beds occur in shallow waters and extremely shallow areas will be posted as zones where the use of internal combustion engines is prohibited (see Figure 8 (http://www.pinellascounty.org/Environment/pagesHTML/envLands/sk_list_figures/figure8.JPG)) to prevent damage to seagrasses (and disturbance to feeding birds). Boat access by sailing, poling, rowing or trolling motors will still be allowed in those areas. This will be accomplished by local ordinance as was done to the south in the Ft. DeSoto Aquatic Habitat Management Area.
Action 2: Identify boating channels. Channels within the preserve will be appropriately marked.
Action 3: Provide information to boaters about seagrass protection efforts. Informational signs will be placed within the preserve and at local boat ramps and marinas to alert boat operators about the presence of seagrasses and about internal combustion engine restrictions and "Seagrass Caution" zones.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/shellisland2.jpg

In reading the above passage combine with the photo printed, it looks like a large part of shell on the inside is still open to internal combustion engines, bit it does look like they are restricting the northeast part heading towards billy,'s except for the channel. I also could not find when they plan to implement this.

Again, I know how involved you are with what is going on on the water on the WC, but can you help point me to something that will give some more info? thanks,

fish

[Hot Shot Merc]

Uero Scott got ticketed on Memorial day weekend when we were all up there for walking on the dry sand with alcohol.If he stayed in the water he was fine.I walked right by them writing his ticket in two inches of water three feet away.

[PARKER RABE]

Told U The Place Sucks :d Lets Go To Eggmont

[Hot Shot Merc]

Told U The Place Sucks :d Lets Go To EggmontIt doesnt meen it sucks.It meens dont walk with a beer in your hand in front of a big sign that says NO ALCOHAL ON THE BEACH while your stepping over the sherffs patrol boat anchor line.:eek: :D

[eggsuckindog_]

This is from the 2007 Plan, although it will not be in effect yet as their still having meetings. Camping will be with Permit now too, and no anchoring on the sandbar inside the northend effectively killing that spot for anything other than standing around.


2007 Plan
Under the 2007 management plan, the possession and/or consumption of alcoholic
beverages will not be allowed in the Preserve (including the islands and waterways) in
accordance with Ordinance 2-6 consistent with other environmental lands. The boundaries of the
Preserve will be posted as necessary to eliminate any confusion among visitors. The intent of
this provision is to address excessive and intrusive consumption of alcohol (and incumbent, but
unacceptable, social behaviors). It is not meant to impact those boaters bound for other
destinations who transit within the boundaries of the Preserve with alcohol on-board. Law
enforcement officers will use their discretion in the exercising of this provision.

[Fish]

what 2007 plan are you looking at ESD? I posted the link to the pinellas county Shell Key Preserve management plan above, and i believe it is the most current data, but knowing who you are on FS/WC, do not doubt that you might have heard something that I have not. Can you tell me where I can find your info?

Here is the link again and a quote from the public use portion. Not trying to argue, just trying to read from the same page as you to better understand. (note: bold added for ease of reading)





PUBLIC USE GOAL 2: Balance Public Uses of Shell Key With Conservation of Significant Natural Resources.
Action 1: Provide for overnight activities on Shell Key. Since the presence of humans near the core bird protection areas is more disruptive to birds at night and since enforcement is more difficult after dark, all overnight activities are limited to the southern and northern extremes of the island. Visitors to Shell Key between the hours of sunset and sunrise are allowed only in those areas shown on Figure 8 (http://www.pinellascounty.org/Environment/pagesHTML/envLands/sk_list_figures/figure8.JPG) as "Overnight Use Areas".


Action 2: Prohibit the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on Shell Key. The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the island of Shell Key. Alcohol use in the remainder of the preserve is subject to existing laws governing alcohol consumption and safe boat handling. Law enforcement agencies have indicated that most problems encountered in managing public uses on public lands are alcohol related.


Action 3: Manage large groups visiting Shell Key. Groups of 50 or more people visiting the island must obtain written approval from Pinellas County. Such approval may include specific conditions such as limiting the duration of the event, security provisions, sanitation provisions, trash removal or lighting restrictions to ensure that the activity is consistent with the resource management component of this plan.

Thanks,

fish

[eggsuckindog_]

Heres the link, yours is as of now and the current stuff, as this plan will be adopted in Oct, there still are a couple meetings left although I can't believe they didn't rush it through for Labor Day :D

http://www.pinellascounty.org/Environment/pagesHTML/SK_site/sk500.html

its quite deep in the plan I believe about page 50. As usual as soon as the Gov. figured out people were having too much fun the axe, they can't stand anybody having fun.

[Fish]

Heres the link, yours is as of now and the current stuff, as this plan will be adopted in Oct, there still are a couple meetings left although I can't believe they didn't rush it through for Labor Day :D

http://www.pinellascounty.org/Environment/pagesHTML/SK_site/sk500.html

its quite deep in the plan I believe about page 50. As usual as soon as the Gov. figured out people were having too much fun the axe, they can't stand anybody having fun.

I could not agree with you more about the fun police, although I have to beleive the occupants of some of the newly developed mansions around there may have had something to do with (or influence) this new save the seagrass crap. Guess they could not find any manatees to release back there. ;)

THanks for the link, I appreciate it.

fish

[eggsuckindog_]

I don't think they did, just the huggers and beaurcrats, the fight was a big one and the giant fire 100' X 100'. Last time I was there they had 3 or 4 cop boats sitting there on the 4th, everybody was very well mannered and just hanging out, but I guess Parker wasn't there either :D

[SiouxFalls]

We were there Memorial weekend and there were no problems. The only thing was JoJo doing the KEG STANCE,too funny, and no one was counting for him. FUNNY S*IT (I opted to ride in the pantera on the way home) We ran down to longboat key and then up the shell Island. I enjoyed both places. Longboat was just our croud and it was nice having a couple of drinks then heading to shell to get a little crazy. Just being out on the ocean I'm happy with. Looking forward to being there. Going to CT this weekend and 1 weekend in between. Can't wait.

[eggsuckindog_]

Its just that 1 fight and they get ammunition to close it, a few ruin it for the masses. I was down at the other end camping and nobody left trash or was rowdy at all, looking forward to hang with you guys.

[eggsuckindog_]

This sure died quick??

[Ziemer]

Not dead.;) We're still coming along with a bunch of others. :D :D :cool:

If anyone would still like to come, and needs a room, here's a link:

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ss/1/en/hotel/piemc?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/hi/1/en/hotelsearchresults

[Fish]

This sure died quick??


Where still here. Gonna be a great time and looking forward to finally meeting ya.

Fish

[Fish]

this is a quick video of shell on either labor day or memorial day a couple years ago. Its changed a bit after the hurricanes, but you get the idea.:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozRfVG0RZno

[euro scott]

im hooking the boat up tonight to gas her up , just in case they start raising gas prices for the hurricane,should be a $600.00 spin on the card

[Tom Foley]

im hooking the boat up tonight to gas her up , just in case they start raising gas prices for the hurricane,should be a $600.00 spin on the card


Sucks to be you on that spin !!!!!!!!:D :D :D

[Lanceonthelake]

im hooking the boat up tonight to gas her up , just in case they start raising gas prices for the hurricane,should be a $600.00 spin on the card
Damn I forgot about that!! Just when prices were starting to go back down.

[euro scott]

was only $590.00,, what a deal, 93 was at $2.80 gal,
she must have been on fumes when i parked it !

[eggsuckindog_]

Looks like I'll be around Sat and/or monday, doing a grieten Wilson gig a Cypress Gardens Sunday.

[Fish]

was only $590.00,, what a deal, 93 was at $2.80 gal,
she must have been on fumes when i parked it !

Dang scott, I am probably gonna throw in about 8 gallons which should get me there and back.. with twins.:p

[eggsuckindog_]

Dang scott, I am probably gonna throw in about 8 gallons which should get me there and back.. with twins.:p

You need a bigger boat :D

[euro scott]

Dang scott, I am probably gonna throw in about 8 gallons which should get me there and back.. with twins.:p

allright im jealous, but if you want to hear the big dogs bark you gota pay !! but this boat will get 3 good trips out of that around 120 miles each,
if you get right down to it ,outdrive parts are much more pricey than fuel, the only problem with fuel is it slows you down and you break More parts ,when you carry more weight,,LOL ....:no trim no win!!!!

[euro scott]

a little half throttle rooster view

[eggsuckindog_]

You gotta pay for your thrills :D

[Hot Shot Merc]

Ok so what day do yall want to do Shell or do ya want to come back down the bay to Longboat pass again and party at the sand bar?There is also a restraunt right there where we were at last time.Lets do lunch and cocktails there.:)

[mr fun]

i've spotted a ramp across the e way from sunspree, i've driven the skyway and looked at channel markers, i belive you guys are talking about the backside of ft desoto? if somebody could find a chart, i'd love to see it. funout

[Hot Shot Merc]

There is a good ramp at Maximo Park.Just north of the skyway bridge.Look here under St,Petersburg

http://www.watersportsfl.com/boat-ramps.htm

[mr fun]

w/ beer gas burgers n wieners, n fun. funout :D

[eggsuckindog_]

The closest ramps to the hotel are O'Niels and Maximo Park, both are fine and just on the otherside ( they are on west side resort is on east side) of the Skyway. If you coming from the north the exit is the next one past the BAYWAY exit (which goes to Ft Desoto and is big) the reason I mention that is the correct exit is small and you might miss it as I have. Its just the next one past the Bayway exit turn right and you go right into Maximo Park, exit the park channel and turn left follow that around and go left(east) under the first bridge and look for the resort on the left. If anybody has any questions since I'm familar with the area you can call me on my cell 813-992-5794, or if your lost I can probably figure out where you are on the phone :D

[Ziemer]

i've spotted a ramp across the e way from sunspree, i've driven the skyway and looked at channel markers, i belive you guys are talking about the backside of ft desoto? if somebody could find a chart, i'd love to see it. funout

That's where we put in, which is Maximo park. It's the very last exit before you go over the Skyway (heading south). Shell island is only about 5 or so miles from Maximo. Leaving Maximo (by boat ;) ) you head south about a mile or two and bank a right heading towards Tierra Verde. Pass Tierra Verde on the left (which is a no wake zone.) The entrance to Shell island will be a mile or so down south of Tierra Verde. The whole route from Maximo to Shell is channel marked, so it's pretty easy to get to.

If we head to Longboat, we'll take the channel out of Maximo all the way south to the Skyway and then cut across the inlet to the intra-coastal.

[mr fun]

That's where we put in, which is Maximo park. It's the very last exit before you go over the Skyway (heading south). Shell island is only about 5 or so miles from Maximo. Leaving Maximo (by boat ;) ) you head south about a mile or two and bank a right heading towards Tierra Verde. Pass Tierra Verde on the left (which is a no wake zone.) The entrance to Shell island will be a mile or so down south of Tierra Verde. The whole route from Maximo to Shell is channel marked, so it's pretty easy to get to.

If we head to Longboat, we'll take the channel out of Maximo all the way south to the Skyway and then cut across the inlet to the intra-coastal.

i'll just virtually enjoy the ride,like from a different plane. :D gotta cycle my tank thru a big filter and remove a bunch of crap, other wise i think i can get in the low 50's at like 15 mpg, it's nuts! i went 30mi on like 1.6 gal. figure that. fun out

[leading edge propeller]

Ok so what day do yall want to do Shell or do ya want to come back down the bay to Longboat pass again and party at the sand bar?There is also a restraunt right there where we were at last time.Lets do lunch and cocktails there.:)Hey Rob. I hope you liked your prop. Do you want to do this run on sunday. That always seems to be the best day to go out on the holiday weekend. It give's monday for people to drive home and for us to relax. Rich.

[Fish]

Hey Rob. I hope you liked your prop. Do you want to do this run on sunday. That always seems to be the best day to go out on the holiday weekend. It give's monday for people to drive home and for us to relax. Rich.

Sunday works. I'll be around all weekend but I already talked to a couple people who were planning on coming over for a day and wondering which one.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Thanx for the prop work Rich.Yes it looks good but I havent tested it yet.Going to this weekend sometime maybe tonight if it aint raining.

[leading edge propeller]

Sunday works. I'll be around all weekend but I already talked to a couple people who were planning on coming over for a day and wondering which one.I say tell everybody sunday that's comming over for the day. Iam like you ill be around all weekend but i think sunday would be the best for comming over for the day. Rich

[Fish]

Sounds good Rich, see ya there.

[skatermike24]

lookin forward to meeting some of you, working day and night to get the boat ready, staying at the Sunpree.

[Ziemer]

Bringing this one back to the top. We're heading out in the morning and should be over there drinking a cocktail before noon. :eek: :D :D

Hey Mike, get that boat running??? See ya tomorrow night. ;)

Anyone else coming from out of town??? I know Justin is coming, talked with him yesterday. Skeeter you still coming?

[eggsuckindog_]

Do you guys have a plan for Saturday, like which end of the island north or south and/or what boats I might look for. I have a concert I have to go Sunday its Sat and Monday for me.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Ya are yall coming down to Long Boat pass on Saturday?Yall will be hungover and dragging feet come sunday.

[Ziemer]

Yall will be hungover and dragging feet come sunday.

Nope, that'll be Tuesday morning at work. :eek: :D :D

I think Saturday will be the day we head south but I'm not 100% sure if that's the plan or not.

[eggsuckindog_]

Where is the Sand bar down there in realtion to Longboat Pass never been down there, usually go north. What time are guys in St Pete heading down approx

[SkeeterD]

Ill be there friday night.Im bringing my boat.Will I be able to run to shell in my action?I know i cant run saturday with all the big boats, but is there a chance too get too shell or the other places without beating my boat up or me.Zeimer or rob will one of you guys call me.305-896-2198

[eggsuckindog_]

Your OK Shell Island and all the surrounding waters are on the inside, and very sheltered, if I can figure out where to go you may be able to jump on the SeaCraft. Or we hang around Shell Is. my cell for anybody's use is 813 992 5794

Go here for a chart of the channels and check the pic's posted earler for aerials as Shell Island is not named on the chart but runs from Bounces Pass to Pass A Grille - DO NOT cut through the back to get to the north or south end, shallow and against the rules, just watch the signs its marked.

http://ocsdata.ncd.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/GulfCoastViewerTable.htm click on chart 11415

[leading edge propeller]

I was planing to go to shell island saturday. But iam sure we will all meet up somewere and go from their i guess. Rich

[eggsuckindog_]

I really want to meet you since my prop sucks LOL

keep am eye out I don't think there will be any other SeaCrafts named Egg Suckin Dog around :D you guys going to the north end?

[leading edge propeller]

I think everybody will have more fun a shell . we can meet south or just go north to shell. Shell has alot going on during a holiday weekend. So i will be their saturday. I have a 24 skater maybe i can help you with your prop so iam sure we will find each other. Thanks Rich.

[leading edge propeller]

Ill be there friday night.Im bringing my boat.Will I be able to run to shell in my action?I know i cant run saturday with all the big boats, but is there a chance too get too shell or the other places without beating my boat up or me.Zeimer or rob will one of you guys call me.305-896-2198Rob let him know about maximo park boat ramp. Its close to shell.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Maximo park is right there by the hotel he will find when the rest of them drop in the water.
I am going to have to see you guys on Saturday only.I hope yall come down to Longboat pass sat because If not I dont think I'm going all the way to shell from Sarasota.Its probably 30-35 miles away by water and can get rough in Tampa bay.I would trailer up to Maximo for the shell day but my trailer has three bad tires.The damn treads are coming off.I might be able to get around town to the ramp here but there is no way I am taking it on the interstate untill its got four new shoes.

[skatermike24]

Jeff boat is coming with us, didn't even get a chance to water test, I will do it Saturday, see ya Friday night poolside!!!!!:D

[euro scott]

so is sat the day for running north out of sarasota ? i had a couple people that wanted to ride along and sunday was the plan.... i wish people could get it straight !!
so who's going where and when ?
Rob if you want to you could ride with me

[leading edge propeller]

Hey Scott. Iam going out sat and would like to go to shell but its up to what everyone else wants to do . Everyone throw in their word on what they want to do or meet and we can go from their. Rich.

[euro scott]

hey Rich
im sticking with the original plan and going to run to shell on sunday,too much already planned to change now,i require a little more time than just hook up and go to the ramp.. jeff and heather and a couple other people are going to be at 10th st ramp at 10 am..

[Hot Shot Merc]

I heard today that they all want to follow the poker run boats to the peir or something like that now.I aint going to do that my boat is too slow and I dont give a schit about the poker run anyway.I will be out Sunday.If I see yall cool.If not hope everyone has a fun and safe boat ride.

[mr fun]

probably going boatless, as i've got to be in ft pierce by 10 on mon to reset a 2500 lb detroit in the boat for the 4th attempt, (3 this past mon) tweaked mounts should be the ticket, :rolleyes: anywhoo, i'm spending time w/mama, hope to see as many folks as possable, we can ready the grill, and even bring a blender if neccissary. got gas money if anybody has a empty seat. thats my story and i'm stickin to it, :) fun out ps, gonna write down these phone #s so hope to see some folks, :D

[eggsuckindog_]

Actually that sounds pretty fun, I plan on getting to the Sand Bar in time to see them leave, so I'll probably find the boys. Sounds like Shell Is after that, I will have to get there early because I'm alot slower than you are :D

[eggsuckindog_]

Fun I got room for 10 and its just 2 of us call me 813 992 5794, since the last post about the Poker Run, I was putting in at maximo early enough to get over for their start so I could find some of you guys. Would love the company, if everybody will sit in the back so I can get some air we can kinda hang LOL

[mr fun]

Fun I got room for 10 and its just 2 of us call me 813 992 5794, since the last post about the Poker Run, I was putting in at maximo early enough to get over for their start so I could find some of you guys. Would love the company, if everybody will sit in the back so I can get some air we can kinda hang LOL

i'll call you tomorrow, i thought you had a concert on sun? im in jax, be to pete mid afternoon (gotta board dog, pick parts from welders shop n drive 4 hr) thanks, Keith

[eggsuckindog_]

We'll be there all day and evening Sat. and ya were going to a concert on Sunday, its only a 40 minute ride home to Tampa for us so we can stay late. Just call when you get in and we'll run and pick you up someplace.

We'll probably be around Shell Is. by then but its all close so no problem, call us and keep us posted on your progress, unless you have something better to do LOL

[Fish]

just left the early arrivals after a trip downtown.... doh, cant describe da foooked up going on!!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: Justin, civie, sue, jojo, everyone else... sorry I gotta get on a plane in two hours, hope to c u guys monday if I get back in time. Eggsuckin dog, hopin to finally meet ya, but work calls. u are local, I'll catch up with ya soon enough, and Rich, its all good, looking forward to hanging out with ya sooner than later.

Be safe, l8tr,

fish

[Ziemer]

Sorry we missed you Friday night Fish. Friday was a long day that and since we started drinking at 11:00 am we needed to hit the sack. :p

Had a great weekend and I don't think anything's broke (except my back) after the rough riding on Saturday. :eek: :D :D

Great to see everyone again, Rob, Justin, Skeeter (thanks to your sister for drinks on Saturday night.:)), World champ DCI :D , Brad, etc. etc. Even got to see Mr. & Mrs. Fun yesterday.

Other than the little bit of rain Saturday morning we stayed dry all weekend. :cool:

Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I even saw Parker at Shell Island. :eek: :eek: :D

[mr fun]

i'm so sore it hurts to go downstairs. sun morn we met euro Scott at the ramp, took a quick 2 min tour of the bay in sarasota and went to the inlet, looped thru the cove by the charthouse resturant, looked quite cool, out the inlet and north thru 4-5' at 65-75 mph for what seemed like 3 days :eek: we're standing behind the helm seats holding a rail, i tried sitting, but my nuts were getting weightless and slamming down so hard i had to stand :eek: it was like rideing a horse at full gate for a half hour. :o fun but, phuck it, one of the coolest things i ever did in my life:D :D :D next we stopped, hung at a sand bar w/ Rob, John and his family and some new friends, went south to a little tiki bar about 15'by30' w/200 people and met some of the poker run peeps :D offshore, drifting swimming, back on trailer. :cool: Euro Scott, thanks dude for an insite into the offshore world. Team Ziemer, great to see you guys as always, good call, fun out

[eggsuckindog_]

Did you guys go south on Sat. I think I saw everybody make the turn south along the skyway, I think I saw the Allison anyway.

[jstbrun]

That was an awesome weekend.Rough on sat. but sun.made up for it we all had a blast .Thanks Fish for the good time Fri night but I am not sure it was worth the headache Sat.Ouch:confused: I can't believe Parker and Joanne came out to hang with us at shell island.Thanks Brent for those good shrimp and awesome pork tenderlions .

[Fish]

That was an awesome weekend.Rough on sat. but sun.made up for it we all had a blast .Thanks Fish for the good time Fri night but I am not sure it was worth the headache Sat.Ouch:confused: I can't believe Parker and Joanne came out to hang with us at shell island.Thanks Brent for those good shrimp and awesome pork tenderlions .

Hey Justin, good to see you guys too. Sorry about the hangover, I but you know I don't stay on the porch when it is time to run! At least you did not have to be on a plane 3 hours after I left you guys... :eek: :eek: . Parker went to shell... I need to see pics of that! :D

[Ziemer]

Did you guys go south on Sat. I think I saw everybody make the turn south along the skyway, I think I saw the Allison anyway.

We left out of the Shell Island pass at around 12:00 on Sat. and headed south to Passage Key (the naked place :eek: ) From there we went up Tampa Bay to the Pier. A couple guys cut back inside, but us and a guy in a 25 Cigarette rode right up the middle through center span at the Skyway.

Oh yeah, I don't think you saw the Allison, at least not mine. :p :D We were in the other boat.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n177/ziemer1/Pantera-3.jpg

[eggsuckindog_]

I was at Shell Is inside I guess when you guys went out, seemed like the wind was up from the SW at that time if I remember. That concert thing on Sunday really messed up the weekend, which I knew it would but you know how it goes. Rained for 4 hrs and it was an outdoor event, lots of fun, over here it was great.

[SiouxFalls]

Hey Fish, Thanks for the drinks and a good time on, what night was that? Oh, Friday night. RR4:D Get your sleep now! What a great weekend. Great to hang with eveyone once again. Justin and Skeet ooofff. If was fun. The best relaxing part of the weekend was on monday laying on the beach barely in the water, tube under my head and just relaxing, at egmont. Haven't done that in a while. Great weekend, can't wait to do it again.:D :eek: :rolleyes: ;) :o :)

[skatermike24]

Had a good time , boat ran well for the first time out. Weekend alway's seems to short. Lets do it again soon.:D