Ditch Trip 3 Okochobee Waterway 2013

[BUIZILLA]

we stayed at South Seas.... but cheaper is good too

[Tidbart]

Jim, et al,

The way this starting to look, at least for this trip, is an overnighter at RMs. I like the idea of a Captiva trip, but that may be better served with a small group at another time.

We do have the potential for two contingencies going to RMs, one from the east and one from the west. Which would be pretty cool, I think. The west group has some participation, the east group will need some work. So, far only Steve Fegettes has chimed in from that side of the state.

Frankly, I could go either way, now that I look at the map. It would save me alot of driving and the east route gives me the option of going across the lake or south to the rim canal, depending on the weather.

Any other thoughts before we start looking at dates?

B

[Tidbart]

Jim and I spoke yesterday for a while and possibly came up with something different to consider, along the lines of his previous proposal.

Here it is. Friday night (optional), stay at RMs and leave Saturday morning and head west toward Ft Myers Beach. I say Friday is optional because you have the option of meeting the group along the way and starting the trip at WP Franklin Lock, where you can leave your truck and trailer.

Head over to FM Beach to a little place I found after hours of trying to find an affordable place with docks.
Here is there website: http://www.shipwreckmotel.com/

This place is located on a small cove awy from wakes, has 2 pools, bars and restaraunts within walking distance, rooms $70-90, with dockage included.
This place has boating group written all over it.

FYI One way trip from RMs to FMB is about 85 miles. WP Franklin to FMB is about 35 miles one way.
This is something to think about as you get pick you level of participation and expenses, and can be a very affordable get-together.

Feedback please!!!

[boxy]

Don't have a lot to add, except that the Shipwreck is a great site. When we take my Dad's boat to FMB beach, we always tie up at the Shipwreck.
Another plus is that is 50 feet from the Smokin Oyster Brewery....;

[Budmann]

Denese and I are IN!!!!!!! Both sound fun! Jim, South Seas sounds great but Bob is right. Big dollars for rooms and dockage. As an addition... no one has mentioned Cabbage Key for lunch.

Jim remember the hamburger joint on the island? Thats just about an hour run from F.M. The place is great! The interior walls of the place are COVERED with dollar bills from people that have visited there. As the dollars fall off the owners donate them to charity! How cool!!!!!!!! Last time we were there I asked what the average per year they donate and the server told me between 13 to 15 K a year!

Love people who help others!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Just my two cents..........


Bud

[boxy]

Denese and I are IN!!!!!!! Both sound fun! Jim, South Seas sounds great but Bob is right. Big dollars for rooms and dockage. As an addition... no one has mentioned Cabbage Key for lunch.

Jim remember the hamburger joint on the island? Thats just about an hour run from F.M. The place is great! The interior walls of the place are COVERED with dollar bills from people that have visited there. As the dollars fall off the owners donate them to charity! How cool!!!!!!!! Last time we were there I asked what the average per year they donate and the server told me between 13 to 15 K a year!

Love people who help others!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Just my two cents..........


Bud

Budman, I think you are talking about Cabbage Key ....24815_410836960750_1931492_n.jpg24815_410836640750_6217231_n.jpg


Great run from FMB, just watch the flats North of the Sanibel Bridge...

[BUIZILLA]

room and slip booked..