2016 Southeast Builders Meet- Homosassa, FL Oct. 21-23

[stickystuff]

Must have had the shakes. Didn't realize I hit the button three times.

[Aripeka Angler]

Must have had the shakes. Didn't realize I hit the button three times.

It's all good Ken, I get that way when I don't get to go fishing for a couple of months.

SO, do we need to reconsider this Amelia Island thing? All I'm hearing is crickets...

[Cracker Larry]

I really doubt Amelia will have the type of facility we need for a meet. I've looked at all the lodging there and nobody even lists having a dock.

I've done a good bit of work down there and it's a very upscale sort of place. Think Ritz Carlton upscale. Very pricey. I think we could do better than that, although it would be very convenient to me, only 2 hours away

[Dog Fish]

[jacquesmm]

It's Jim Wright.
He helped us with a meeting in JAX more than 10 years ago and I am in touch with him.

I agree about Amelia Island, parts of it are a little snobbish.

Does anybody knows if there is a possible location around St Augustine? On the inside?

About organizing: it is a matter of liability. If we are the organizers, we can be liable for all kinds of things and don't want the risk. That doesn't mean that we are not interested. I love to see the boats and meet the builders.

[jacquesmm]

Let's not forget Homosassa.
The hotel was good, waterfront rooms looking at the boats . . .

[tcason]

a good website I have found when planning trips is

activecaptain.com

they list accommodations, marinas and have reviews by the "public"

[jacquesmm]

Whow, that is a great link. Thank you.
I"ll play with tonight.

[cape man]

Sorry for the crickets....Got busy at work. The Hampton Inn is about the only show in Amelia Island with rooms anywhere near a dock, and they're listing rooms starting at $180/night in July! There is a nice marina right across the street, but they also charge $1+/ft/night to keep the boat in the water. No good trailer parking nearby either...

I say let's go back to Homassassa.

[Aripeka Angler]

Sorry for the crickets....Got busy at work. The Hampton Inn is about the only show in Amelia Island with rooms anywhere near a dock, and they're listing rooms starting at $180/night in July! There is a nice marina right across the street, but they also charge $1+/ft/night to keep the boat in the water. No good trailer parking nearby either...

I say let's go back to Homassassa.

Remember that bay scallop season is open from June 27- Sept 24.
I'm thinking rooms are going to be slim pickings in July.
Maybe we should plan on going in October again?