OFF 2016......... HERE WE GO Again!!!!!

[T2x]

OFF 2016 IS ON!

Dates are Nov 17th through 20th , 2016

We look forward to our annual 4 days of conviviality, golf, boasting, laughing, and in some cases crying over our lost friends. New "Oldies" are joining the ranks each year and more vintage hulls are appearing simultaneously. Look for my old buddy, Rick Adamzcyk, at future events. He attended this year with his lovely wife Donna and promised to return. It even looks like Kitson will make the trek again....Can Dave Craig be far behind? Lets all make a serious effort to reach out to as many old racers as possible and make OFF 2016 the best event we've ever had.....

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all...... See Y'all soon I hope!

[velox]

Just don't make it the last weekend in Oct and Bonny and I will be there. Remember the last Friday of Oct is the Stuart air show and everyone is invited to our night airshow party.
Last years we had over 300 people attend!

[RogerH]

Charlie. Remember that there hasn't been a proper OFF salute done in Tavares FL yet.

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[velox]

Charlie. Remember that there hasn't been a proper OFF salute done in Tavares FL yet.

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We will work on that!
I really planned on doing it this year, but I got so busy with another project I forgot about it.

[lars strom]

My plan is to be back 2016.

Lots of fun this year. Thanks for having me there.
We all missed Jackie Wilson but got to see some new faces like Andy Bullen and Steve Pinson.

Here is a Facebook link with over 100 pictures..

https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14/media_set?set=a.10206753691533808.1073741880.1020429044&type=3

[oldschoolltv]

What is funny is back in the late 70's I was a kid but remember going to the Tavares races just because there was a car club that had the amphibian cars that would always come to the race and drive down the ramp and out into the lake. I went last year and boy the town has changed a lot. Matt

[lars strom]

Team GOLD DUST.

[jackiewilson]

Change of plan----her who shall be obeyed at all times, has decreed she is doing the round trip of 250 miles to Bishop Stortford and back on her own.
Reason for this is the fact that we are up there again on the weekend as part of the festive season.
Upshot of all this is, I get to play in the shop for the day --------means I make big inroads into the new project!
The ships back on an even keel-----we're cooking with gas,-------eating bear, actually enjoying life again. It's still early days, but our wonderful friends all over the world have supported and prayed for us every inch of the way------there is no substitute for good friends------always there, through thick -n- thin, big thanks to you all!
Have a great day-------I'm going to!!!!

[FUJIMO]

What is funny is back in the late 70's I was a kid but remember going to the Tavares races just because there was a car club that had the amphibian cars that would always come to the race and drive down the ramp and out into the lake. I went last year and boy the town has changed a lot. Matt
I believe your referencing the authentic & original Mt. Dora Antique & Classic Boat Show, right "downtown" Dora, at the wooded cypress park with the lighthouse, etc. 35+ years there. Yes...it sure has changed.

[oldschoolltv]

They would bring them to the races back then, I just looked it up and they are still around. Pretty cool.

[RogerH]

No, he really ment Taveres. We raced and they drove them suckers down the same ramp we used to launch the race boats. I remember going to races at Mt. Dora, but that was long before Matt was born.
Jim, I was thinking the same, that I saw them at Tavares the first or 2nd year I went there. In 2010 I was at Tavares without a boat, and I think that was the year they drove the cars down the launch ramp.
BTW, You'll have to get your PowerCat out so you and Doreen can have some fun with the hull Rich is working on. It should look just about like yours. It certainly won't make the March event, but might be done for the November CRA/OFF event. In any case, I haven't seen you around lately, so hope all is well.

[FUJIMO]

No, he really ment Taveres. We raced and they drove them suckers down the same ramp we used to launch the race boats. I remember going to races at Mt. Dora, but that was long before Matt was born.
O.K...But just so you know, what he mentioned about there being Amphicars, didn't happen at Tavares until recent years, not back in the 70's anyway. Tavares & Wooten Park would put you to sleep, before they decided to move the boat show over there. They built all that newer dockage, bar/restuarants, multiple Charity Marathons for runners, etc., etc., there, just in the last ten years. Mt Dora had provenance, Tavares...none.

[FUJIMO]

There must have been a Amphicar dealer somewhere close.
I think your right, lol.

[FUJIMO]

Olegator...Yes, I also remember old Orlando. Nothing but orange groves & open land. Its changed a little bit since. And was at Disney the first month it opened.

[oldschoolltv]

Hi Jim how you been doing? I remember playing in the pits with the Titus boys there, I have so many great memories I wish my son could have experienced back then, the Marine stadium, Eufalla, lake Magorie, Stuart etc... I hope to make it to one of these events this year shoot me a message if you plan to attend any.

[Ronster43]

Hi Jim how you been doing? I remember playing in the pits with the Titus boys there, I have so many great memories I wish my son could have experienced back then, the Marine stadium, Eufalla, lake Magorie, Stuart etc... I hope to make it to one of these events this year shoot me a message if you plan to attend any.

This Titus boy can also verify the amphicars at Tavares back in the day. Yep...it was interesting growing up at the race sites. There was something fun (mildly dangerous) at each one. Kids today would be forced to stay in sight and wear a helmet.

[oldschoolltv]

How is it going Ron? I miss those days, I was telling my kid about some of the times we had back then, lots of fun.

[jackiewilson]

Olegator...Yes, I also remember old Orlando. Nothing but orange groves & open land. Its changed a little bit since. And was at Disney the first month it opened.Was staying with Pruett when the Mouse opened, Gerry Gilbreath took me there the first week it opened, he was like a kid in a candy store------he could juggle three or four oranges at a time.

[mr fun]

sounds like 2016 is a "must be" event :iagree: Ole Gater, Jackie, maby even Scotty and Billy, what a crew! it skipped a year for us but lets start planning now :thumbsup: Fun Out :cool: (ps avoid the key west weekend)

[T2x]

The dates for OFF 2016 are now settled. November 17th through 20th.

As you know we have struggled with conflicts around the Key West World's in the past. These dates are one week LATER than the World's and hopefully will allow a larger number of folks to come and play with us at Tavares. We need to reach out to as many OFF's as possible in this regard. I will contact the GEICO folks as their involvement was "OFF" the charts in helping us get started.

Let's make this the best event ever!!!!

[lilabner]

I spoke with Dave Craig in January and he said to keep him posted, I'll keep him up to date. Also spoke to Carl Moesly. I don't think they will make it. Jeanne hasn't been doing well and Carl also has problems, yet he sounded good. Such great people too. Keep them in your prayers.

[T2x]

Great News on Dave Craig.....Let's get pictures of him in a wing>

[jackiewilson]

To all the old fart golfers, Bill and Betty Baker have moved house to a golf course in OCALA, good news is, their up for putting on a Barbie after the tourney------bad news is-----it's about an hour out of Tavares.

[T2x]

To all the old fart golfers, Bill and Betty Baker have moved house to a golf course in OCALA, good news is, their up for putting on a Barbie after the tourney------bad news is-----it's about an hour out of Tavares.

Wonder if we can use the Old Golf course and have the Barbie there?

[xskid1]

I saw a pic on facebook of a red wing in Tavares. who is that? what engines ? etc. etc....

[GENE LANHAM]

I saw a pic on facebook of a red wing in Tavares. who is that? what engines ? etc. etc....


Go to 'Return of Redbird'----

who is that? what engines ? etc. etc...

Ted Boyd: Pair of 1250 Stackers; SBP DSH's; Adapters w/SSM---

Old Bird completely rebuilt--AWESOME!!!!https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/1916444_1251704671525472_4884549681453388460_n.jpg?oh=9ea8ab3fcb7c56cdbfaec8171855a7ec&oe=57BDDE79

[T2x]

To all the old fart golfers, Bill and Betty Baker have moved house to a golf course in OCALA, good news is, their up for putting on a Barbie after the tourney------bad news is-----it's about an hour out of Tavares.

Bill John informs that there will be no banquet or cocktail reception at Tavares in November. So we need to find an alternate location nearby for Friday and/or Saturday night.
Any thoughts, connections, ideas? We might simply use one of the local restaurants??

[lilabner]

Rich.
I saw Brett May today and I think he may come in Nov. Hammer on him a bit. He said Billy and Bert are wanting him to come too. I thought I had convinced him last year but he never showed.

Butch

[jackiewilson]

Rich.
I saw Brett May today and I think he may come in Nov. Hammer on him a bit. He said Billy and Bert are wanting him to come too. I thought I had convinced him last year but he never showed.

Butch
A lot of the old farts are like that------can't make a decision-------crap or a haircut-----don't come to Off and regret all year long.

[jackiewilson]

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Betcha they don't have one of these at Augusta '
Conquistadores helmet in solid 48 carat gold, mounted on white holly and then an aluminium turned plinth------just one of the priceless trophies on offer at the 2016 OFF November Golf Tourney.

[shadowcat]

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Betcha they don't have one of these at Augusta '
Conquistadores helmet in solid 48 carat gold, mounted on white holly and then an aluminium turned plinth------just one of the priceless trophies on offer at the 2016 OFF November Golf Tourney.

........................This would be perfect for Mark Rotharmel

[jackiewilson]

........................This would be perfect for Mark Rotharmel

Im on the. Lookout for a chastity belt to go with it.

[Watermark]

........................This would be perfect for Mark Rotharmel

Now I'm inspired! Best call Danny Willet for some golf lessons. Tried to reach Jordan Spieth, but his phone has been off the hook since Sunday... ;0)

[jackiewilson]

Thats going to be some confrontation in the Ryder Cup-------five englishmen in the top ten at Augusta, long time since that happened-----if ever.

[Noelscott]

What a disappointment, the reception & banquet brought about comradery and was a lot of fun. The food Saturday night was always Awesome.

[willabee]

Did Seeroy move?

(for those that don't see well, click on the picture)

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[seeroy]

Did Seeroy move?

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Bill - Damn, it's cold here