Ocala NF ECT2, Florida Y'all

“Evergeeen told me there is a store in the area that I can get a patch of the National Forest can we stop there?

8)”

“mikey....you can stop anywhere you want darlin...even the Cafe Risque...”

“I'll look it up and post the Juniper Springs phone number tomorrow, nowslimmer.

The bitter cold effecting much of the nation is also effecting Florida. The three-day forecast for North-Central Florida is:
Today- (high)49/(low)13
Friday- 46/18
Saturday- 54/26

There is no telling what the temps will be like for our hike and I’ll try to give everyone a few days notice. All I can say is, be prepared.”

“I plan to arrive about noon on Thursday and look for a tent site. I'll leave the site number at the entrance. You are welcome to share the site. However, no Delmonicos or Porterhouse for me. I hope to travel light and plan to eat light.”

“*does a lil dance*...i'll have to find that exit number!!..and big coop..no strip clubs in tampa *dies laughing* Mons Venus, Pony Tails, Mustangs, i could go on all night...”

“I think BC's wife was watching while he posted that.”

“I need that patch!!!!!

MUST HAVE PATCH!!!!

8)”

“Dont you read the above post? Are you campin Thurs? Where? If you do not respond to this I will interput that you want to camp alone! Mohaaaaa! 2 scoops and CMB! OMG! Yo bear.”

“i'm lazy..HPM..can you tell me where and when everyone will be so i can show up.”

“Yes, I read it. But, obviously, not carefully enough. Sorry, jerbear.

My plans are here, addressed to arclite. I'm getting older, a little foggy (especially in TT), and I do make miss-steaks mistakes. I look forward to meeting you there. I can change the plan to anything more convenient for you. Jerbear. you are in and arclite. is out, unless they will allow more than two tents on the site.

I would be interested in your approximate arrival time in case I decide to go for a walk, girlwatching or whatever. Is there anything I can do to assist you in your travels, like meet you at an airport, sent you a roadmap, etc.? You'll be looking for me, but without the beard. Now, where did I put my glasses? I need them sa I can find my cane!
«« grinning »»”

“Hope you can make the trip, somehow. Jerbear responded to my offer to share a site on Thursday. I goofed and addressed my plans to you. Sorry for any confusion.”

“Friday the 7th
9am (or about)
Juniper Springs”

“Nowslimmer, and here I figured a nice Delmonico bribe would be enough to secure my spot. But I gladly defer to the bear.

Some of the sites are pretty big and we've had three tents in them. Chose a site that's near the toilets and hot (yes, I said hot!) showers.

Weather update:
Today- 43/19
Saturday- 54/28
Sunday- 62/35

We're practically gonna have a heat wave on Sunday. Sheesh, this is not why I moved down here.

It's a beautifully sunny blue sky outside. Although cold, it's comfortable with just a sweater in the sunshine.

Went paddling with the manatees last weekend down at Crystal River. We had a beautiful sunny blue sky with temps in the low 60s. THAT'S what I moved here for. For anyone who's thinking of moving here, don't listen to the park rangers. Manatees eat human flesh and what little is left gets carried away by the mosquitos.”

“I got the map today.
Thanks a bunch!!”

“Got my map today. And it even had the correct zip on it LOL!”

“Anyone notice the bombing range yet?”

“Yeah. It got my attention right away.”

“I got my map today also. Thanks HPM.

treebait, I noticed it but you didn't give me time to post it”

“Please note the trail goes right past it!”

“To the TT'ers that have never meet me that are going on this trip I am going to be a good boy or at least try to be.

8)”

“Yeah CMB, we know better!”

“Yes, I did notice that. But isn't there a military base (naval???) nearby?”

“Sort of nearby. It's towards Jacksonville, but I'm not sure how many bases/groups use it.”

“All in good fun!

8)”

“I thought I remembered seeing one that the trail ventured close to on another map of the area. Maybe it was the bombing range and it was just marked differently on the other map.”

“I sure noticed the BOMBING RANGE.Hope they don't practice on Sadam as we hike through.Then again that might be exciting!!”

“We'll send Crazy Mike over to check it out.
LOL!!!!!”

“I bet the Rainbow People will be at Buck Lake in full force, don't know fer sure though.

Actually, it looks like the mileage might be fairly low on Saturday so there might be time for those interested to do a sortie back around Buck Lake after camp is set up.”

“Got my map. Thanks HPM!
Bombing range? Yawn.”

“Hey I would do that ya know!

8)”

“G00SE just looked at the map for the first time. He's a bit (freaked out) concerned about the bombing range. I keep trying to reassure him that I don't have any life insurance on him (yet).

I don't understand what he's so upset about.”

“ Here is a little history on the bombing reange. A number of groups would like to see the bombing range closed.”

“Saturday and Sunday should be OK, but look-out Hooters! They get weekend passes, but Friday is a:

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“Publicity seekers must generate a cause in order to be heard. The cause is not their real concern, it is the publicity they want.

Protesters are a kin to trolls. A pain in the ... They criticize, attempt to instigate, and seldom provide alternative or better solutions.

I say, "bomb 'em!"

Oops, I guess that includes me as well. I''m a protester of protesters.”

“Yeah NS - somewhere in the article they mentioned that the support and passion for closing the range has waned (or waxed chili?) since 9/11.”

“I love the smell of napalm in the morning. It smells like, freedom. - RD

They got to practice someplace. What if EVERYONE said not in my backyard.”

“This just means my pack weight is gonna be lower....i don't have to bring in my own ordinance!”

“i dated a lovely gal from cafe erotica, risque's sister shop, in st augustine. there were no crabs involved. no police records, either.

well, no police record until she met me. heh heh!”

“You guys are crackin' me up. I am here at work! Keeping Orlando in electricity! Yawn!”

“"Dated?"”

“12 more days!!!!!


8)”

“i'm trying to keep it family oriented, mista coop.”

“The Chivalrous Radagast comes to the defense of those fine upstanding ladies of the adult entertainment industry.”

“Just wanted to say I hope you guys have a blast!!! Wish I could make it, it's so close to my home town. You guys are going to have a great time! :-)”

“starting my pre-trip pile o' things to pack...this is gonna be difficult...my old way of packing won't work...
one for me..one for miss opie...
two for me..1,2 for miss opie...
three for me..1,2,3 for miss opie..etc, etc...anyone wanna hike in with me..i'll help you pack!!!”

“It was 37 degrees in Ocala last night. It will be 70 tomorrow!”

“I am in st pete, fla. I most likly will be there thurs am or early afternoon.
Your here plans do not come up. I am drivin so... I will be in a red jeep with a kayak on top. Yo bear!
Tango where you at in fla? Email me if you like.”

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I plan to arrive about noon on Thursday and look for a tent site. I'll leave the site number at the entrance. You are welcome to share the site."
nowslimmer
07:29:07 AM
01/23/03

It will be a pleasure to meet you. My vehicle is a black, '95 Nissan 240 SL, missing such ID on the back. Best you let me get the site. I get a 50% discount.”

“what's this about tent site $$..i may end up there early too..but you can find me asleep in the truck”

“Do be aware that in Florida, it is common practice for the County Mounties to run the plates of cars parked at State Parks. My step-brother got hauled into jail on a 10yrold traffic ticket a couple of years ago because of this.”