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Forum gathering this weekend at Westin River Ranch Resort

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Daddy Dave

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OK - Let's get this thing started. I'm gonna be at the Airboating For Answers / Westin River Ranch Resort / FAA Airboaters Jamboree this weekend. Why not make this the kick off for Forum members to get together and ride together? I've got a room there and will post my phone number if other are interrested.
 
BigDaddy":kkigh7im said:
I should have said: Westgate River Ranch Resort.
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I gotcha, for a minute I was thinking there might be another one. Will you guys be riding the river or the lake?
 
The big KRVSA Saturday ride will be ALONG THE LAKE EDGE. MOST AREAS IN cEBTRAL FLORIDA GOT UP TO TWO INCHES OF RAIN LAST NIGHT. sHOULD BE GOOD RIDING.
 
CCHardt, I sure want to. There may be a requirement for me to return to Tampa on Sunday and take Operation Iraqui Freedom commanders fishing. My son's USMCR unit has been recalled. Am doing all I can to avvoid this and ride the marsh this weekend.
 
sure like to ride over there but don't know the area never been there built brand new boat want to ride it but the only time i have is sunday
 
Big Daddy,

Can't seem to find any information of times(s) of events of the Juvenille Diabetes Airboat Jamboree this weekend. Can't find an airboat friendly campsite near there at this point.

1. What time does the poker run start on Saturday?
2. Does it start and end at the boat dock at River Ranch?
3. Do the airboats "dock" or tie-up at the River Ranch boat dock to participate in the event?
4. Are any airboat events scheduled for Sunday?
5. If no events on Sunday, is there anyone out there who can guide those of us who will be arriving late Saturday us around the lake?

Thanks,

Jeff
 
Have you tried Thomas Landing? They aren't too far up the lake from the lock leading to the river.

If you can't make it in time for the poker run and you wish to do some tent camping, put in at Camp Mack and camp along the river or the lakeshore along both Kissimmee and Hatchineha. The riding might be a little more interesting there, depending on what you like.

I can't make it Saturday but MAYBE Sunday. I have to check with momma but if so I'd be glad to show anyone around the area. Again, I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN so don't hold me to it.

Adam
 
Blackpowderscout,

Thomas Landing fullu booked(even tent camping). Camp Mack too far from River Ranch,(made that trip last month during bad weather, never again)!

I've got campsite reserved at River Ranch at this point,(if Diamondback finishes the boat as promised by Saturday).

I know how the "MOMMA" thing goes! If I make it at this point it will only be myself and momma!

Do you have Nextel?

Jeff
 
Basketcase...yeah, i'm a part of the redneck network aka nextel. give me a pm and we'll talk about this weekend. Might be going late Saturday now. Maybe ride the marsh and stay to see if the frogs are up....still unsure though. I'll probably wait till the last minute knowing me.
 
River Ranch is full. Other options:
Close: Grape Hammock, Kevin Chandley 863-692-2469, reffered by Gator Guides

Kinda close: N side lake Kissimmee 20 minutes by trailer to RR, Camp Mack863-696-1108

Overstreets: NE lake Kissimmee, long drive (hour) about 30 minutes by boat through lock 1-800-347-4007 http://www.mfctoo.com/

1) River Ranch, April 30 & May 1 "Airboating for Answers"

Bands start Sat at 10am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. Saturday Poker Run on Lake Kissimmee. Hands sold at River Ranch till 8:30 am.

Poker Itinary:
A card boat will be at polluted waters from 9 to 11, The Milk Bus from 11 to 1, 27 Palms from 1 to 3, Final card will be picked up at the stage at River Ranch. Hands to be opened at River Ranch.

A card boat will run the entire lake or you can explore and arrive at the
points between the allotted times.

50% of hand goes to the winner 50% goes to the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation.
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Immediate Release:
Airboating for Answers benefit for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1, 2005 beginning 8am

Westgate River Ranch Resort in Lake Wales, Florida

Hosted by the Florida Airboat Association (FAA) and participating FAA members

Information: contact Captain Phil Walters of the FAA at 813-968-6154


The Florida Airboat Association is hosting the second annual "Airboating for Answers" to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. It's inaugural year, 2004, Airboating for Answers presented the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation it's second largest check for an event in Florida. We hope to surpass that mark this year and move up to number one.

Activities include live music from 10 am to 6 pm Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm Sunday, a Saturday Poker run upon Lake Kissimmee (2004 drawing about 100 airboats) the River Ranch rodeo, shooting sports, petting zoo, hay rides & horse back riding, just to name a few.

Come on out and help find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes!

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River Ranch Information:
Westgate Resorts - Resort Destinations - Westgate River Ranch
http://www.westgateresorts.com/index.cf ... IVER_RANCH

Directions:
Map of 3200 River Ranch Blvd Lake Wales, FL by MapQuest
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?se ... me&address
 
BigDaddy

You ought to bring Those military guys Airboating instead of fishing I sire there would be plenty of folks that would make room in there boat for a soldier to go for a ride,What better way to say thanks for what they are doing for us.
 
Sniper,

It was offered exactly as you suggest. Time was very short - unusual for Outback, the sponsor. We will likely get another crack at it and I will advise.
 
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