2nd Annual Veteran's Appreciation Day in the Glades

SteveReid · Post by **SteveReid** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:00 am

Thank's Chrissy. A little news about the ride this year. A couple of Southern Airboat Celebrities will be coming for a few days and I know most of the Airboaters that frequent Old Glory will be glad to meet'em. Olf Art

has committed to be there Friday. Curtis Robinson (unforgiven) a true

War Hero

who served several tours in Iraq and Afganistan retired about a year ago and moved to

Florida about 3 months ago, an avid Airboater, Outdoorsman and Friend will be there for a few days

. I'll be looking forward to seeing friends I haven't seen in a year. Yes, it's been a whole year since I've been Home.

newoldglory · Post by **newoldglory** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:58 pm

Camp old Glory is about friends and family. You don't have to swap blood like the Indians used to do, just show up regularly (every 5 years or so) and support our family. We do not have a club, we are family. The Veterans Appreciation Day event, the Youth Activity week end event through GFC/FWC/WMD/FSCA, are all a part of what we do best. My personal thanks to ALL that help put these events together. The VAD will not only be for our veterans but for all the volunteers that donate their boats, time and money to put this project together for a very special event.

radtech · Post by **radtech** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:42 pm

Sure wish I could be there for that. I won't be down for another 4 days. Give em all my regards and respect

flcracker9 · Post by **flcracker9** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 2:14 pm

I'm planning on being there just like last year, great time for a great cause!

newoldglory · Post by **newoldglory** » Thu May 05, 2016 6:26 pm

It's still a few weeks away and I have never been worried about airboat volunteers. Most will wait till a few days before to chime in because they are regulars and others wait to see if they are needed. To some, it is an inconvenience but (if needed) will come to "give back" and say thanks to some of those that helped make our freedom possible.

My new boat may be available by then and I will see if the boat builder (John Fenner) can spend a few days here at Camp Old Glory and maybe even drive the boat for some of our veterans.

The water is about like it was last year and should not be a problem. "Skinny but fun".

flaborn · Post by **flaborn** » Tue May 10, 2016 6:39 am

BUMP !

Gary S · Post by **Gary S** » Tue May 10, 2016 7:16 am

How many veterans does it appear to be coming?

Hambone79 · Post by **Hambone79** » Mon May 16, 2016 6:04 pm

Curious is this the boat ramp at the end of lox Rd?

newoldglory · Post by **newoldglory** » Mon May 16, 2016 8:01 pm

Hambone79 wrote:Curious is this the boat ramp at the end of lox Rd?

No sir, it s the Stub canal ramp 2.5 miles north of Sawgrass Rec. Park on Hwy U S 27. (east side). -- 4.5 miles north of Alligator Ally (75 N.)

pipedog · Post by **pipedog** » Mon May 16, 2016 9:49 pm

I'll be out there!! I'll also supply the chicken

Gary S · Post by **Gary S** » Tue May 17, 2016 7:13 am

Gary S wrote:How many veterans does it appear to be coming?

No answer????

Hambone79 · Post by **Hambone79** » Tue May 17, 2016 9:41 am

newoldglory wrote:
Hambone79 wrote:Curious is this the boat ramp at the end of lox Rd?
No sir, it s the Stub canal ramp 2.5 miles north of Sawgrass Rec. Park on Hwy U S 27. (east side). -- 4.5 miles north of Alligator Ally (75 N.)

Thank you sir,
looks as I will be coming to this event I have never been to this area and I am still an active duty service member.

pipedog · Post by **pipedog** » Tue May 17, 2016 8:58 pm

Hambone79 wrote:
newoldglory wrote:
Hambone79 wrote:Curious is this the boat ramp at the end of lox Rd?
No sir, it s the Stub canal ramp 2.5 miles north of Sawgrass Rec. Park on Hwy U S 27. (east side). -- 4.5 miles north of Alligator Ally (75 N.)

Thank you sir,
looks as I will be coming to this event I have never been to this area and I am still an active duty service member.

Look forward to seeing you out there

pipedog · Post by **pipedog** » Thu May 19, 2016 9:28 pm

Skinnypockets is joining the ride, going to be a good time

blackpowderscout · Post by **blackpowderscout** » Fri May 20, 2016 5:01 pm

All the one's that cancelled must have been pogue's.....

pipedog · Post by **pipedog** » Fri May 20, 2016 5:50 pm

typical south fl weather, chance of afternoon showers. No biggie-there will be plenty of boats to do some riding and I'm sure there will be some veteran's showing up

Hambone79 · Post by **Hambone79** » Sun May 22, 2016 10:43 am

Just want to say thank you to everyone that put the plans together for this . my son and myself had a great time. Thank you Mr motes for opening your place up to visitors it's a awesome place

pipedog · Post by **pipedog** » Sun May 22, 2016 8:31 pm

Hambone79 wrote:Just want to say thank you to everyone that put the plans together for this . my son and myself had a great time. Thank you Mr motes for opening your place up to visitors it's a awesome place

Jeremy it was nice to meet you and thank you for your service to our country!!

pipedog · Post by **pipedog** » Sun May 22, 2016 9:47 pm

pipedog · Post by **pipedog** » Sun May 22, 2016 9:57 pm

a great day riding 2a

pipedog · Post by **pipedog** » Sun May 22, 2016 10:05 pm

Marty done a nice job rebuilding the chicken coop

pipedog · Post by **pipedog** » Sun May 22, 2016 10:11 pm

there was a afternoon shower around 4pm, after that it was a awesome evening!

KR23 · Post by **KR23** » Mon May 23, 2016 6:54 am

LMAO BLack powder scout f,ing POG's

pierson skunkape · Post by **pierson skunkape** » Wed May 25, 2016 9:01 am

Dammit man....you set your weekend plans bythe weatherman......you'll never get the boat wet....looks like a wonderful day...Great cause....bucket list-ride 2 a and soak it in b4 the government comp. Destroys it......