Well, Friday night was a blast.  We headed over to Vinoy and listened to one or 2 bands and then George Thoroughgood!!!  Very good music and there were about 30 boats out there.  It was definately NOT a light chop like the weatherman said but it wasn't too bad.  Definately got some spray as we were heading into the wind.  We stayed until right around 9pm and then headed back in the dark across Tampa Bay.  It's always nice crusing at night.  I don't know if we'll make it back out tomorrow or not.  I've got a list of things I need to do to include replacing my bilge pump.

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Marine Max Clearwater Jazz Holiday at Coachmen Park directly on the ICW.

October 18-21, 2007

We will definately be there on Thursday evening for George Benson.

You can check out the performance schedule at:    http://www.wsjt.com/pages/753351.php

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Cliff Wilson
290CR "WYSIWYG"

If our boat is back by then which I'm sure it will be, we are definately going to head up there this year.

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Is there a marina close by, or can you spend the weekend on the water?

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Joe Gallo
Boca Raton, FL
242CR - Lorelei

The Clearwater Marina is very close, and Calledisi Island is also pretty close.  Not sure if you could stay right there or not, is is right off a pretty busy channel.

http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/marine_aviation/ma_facilities/Marina/index.asp

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Steve Kroesen
Apollo Beach, FL
Kroes Nest

They do have transient slips, I'll give them a call to see about pricing and availability.  I've been there a few times by land, it's a beautiful spot.

Thx, Joe

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Joe Gallo
Boca Raton, FL
242CR - Lorelei

I saw that boat last spring at the boat show, it's beautify.

Enjoy it!!!

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Joe Gallo
Boca Raton, FL
242CR - Lorelei

Ribfest is going on at Vinoy Park this weekend.

 Ribfest Website

 

 

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I heard that on the radio on my way home tonight, they have a pretty good lineup of bands playing!

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Steve Kroesen
Apollo Beach, FL
Kroes Nest

Should be some decent music.  We were thinking of driving over but maybe we'll anchor out and listen to the music for free.  Depends on the weather I guess.

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New Tampa Bay Event Saturday:

 Ryan is going to drive is lazy butt over to my house and help me put the tint on the back window of the Civic...too big to handle on my own!

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Steve Kroesen
Apollo Beach, FL
Kroes Nest

To all Crownies in the area:

We would like to offer our place for a get together on Saturday, Dec. 29th, 2007

We had about 10 Crownies over last year, and I think everyone had a pretty good time.

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Cliff Wilson
290CR "WYSIWYG"

Cliff,

 Kerry and Ann are going to be in town from Dec 27th - 29th.  Not sure how long they are staying on Saturday but what time did you have in mind?  We'd love to come.

We're going down to Howl at the Moon (Dueling piano bar) on Friday night (Dec 28th) if anybody is interested in meeting up down there.  Should be alot of fun!!

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We could do something Saturday, noonish ???

Or on Friday 28th, but some people may be working on Friday.

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Cliff Wilson
290CR "WYSIWYG"

We're up for Saturday either way.  Anybody else coming?  It's been pretty dead in the FL folder.

 

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