Florida Georgia Get together

[ZuZuLvr]

There's the park at Juniper Springs which has a big area with grills, pavillions and such. Joe had the June 2003 VX meet there and much mud was to be had, as -X- and Heraclid can vouch for. There's even an "official" DVD from the meet! Mud not included. LOL!

Here's the photos: 2003 Ocala VX Meet

Blue Springs (Volusia County) might be a good choice too, but there's not much in the way of off-roading. The spring is nice though and open to divers if any in the group were interested. You can make about 110 feet down into the main spring.

Just a couple ideas!

[FLBeachgirl]

juniper springs sounds good to me!

so right now it sounds like march 6th at juniper springs..... now we just need a time.....lets hear from someone who has to drive the farthest for a time idea would'nt want them to have to get up insanely early

amber

[Heraclid]

It's roughly 2 hours for me, so not too bad. I'm sure the park folks will love to see us come back. One of 'em yelled at me for speeding on the campsite loop. Why? Just because he was driving his golf cart in the middle of the road around a corner and he about crapped himself when he saw me coming. I wasn't speeding and I guess he just had to yell about it. :-)

The mudholes there when we were there were more like waterholes. LOL! I'd advise against it, but it is fun at the time. I'll play in the sand there but won't do that again. The cleanup is a bear (your engine bay will never look the same again). I have traces of Ocala riding with me to this day. And you may lose your alternator and get stuck in an interesting part of town or something. Just a friendly warning. :-)

[Francesco Rizzo]

one hour ride for us in daytona and mapquest puts it at about one and twenty from orlando... I might have to work at 4, so the earlier the better. but am trying to take the day off.. willput in request today and will find someone to cover if I am on.. but I just might have to call in if it comes down to it.. or tell them my truck is dead inthe sand with a burnt alt. I mean, I missed hooters and two rallycrosses.. I definately gonna be there to wiz in the spring.

but put me down as a def..

[Jonnie]

I think my schedule is clear, but I will check with my handlers.

Jonnie

[Joe_Black]

There's a restaurant just up the road from the springs entrance we all met at last time for breakfast, and it was really good too. Just can't remember the name! Is there definite interest in off-roading? I just need to know since I'll probably be only be bringing one VX and want to bring my Yokohama's if there's going to be some wheelin'.

[Francesco Rizzo]

it's official, I'll be thur mud or shine, got the night off too.

[Apostle]

bump

[FLBeachgirl]

ok guys i hate to throw this in the mix but i completely forgot about bike week here in daytona so i wont be able to do anything til thats over......... so the soonest i could make it is march 20th........ does that sound ok?

let me know

amber

[Joe_Black]

LOL! I figured you were using the meet to get away from Bike Week!

Can't do the 20th as I'll be on my honeymoon.

[Crowml]

Anyone from the GA crew heading down for this? I got family in Orlando that can put me and a couple others up. If interested get back to me. Cyn, John, mark, joe, etc...

[Apostle]

Well, if its in FL i should be able to make it.

School kinda kicking my but atm (gotta love it)

Just need a date with enough warning to prepare

[FLBeachgirl]

so how does this sound.........

March 27th.......Juniper Springs (Ocala, FL)

now all we need is a time and where to meet

if anyone wants to put up some suppestions let me know!

amber

[Joe_Black]

Looks like I'm not going to be able to make it due to work-related issues.

As for the forestry map and GPS, you should be able to pick up a map at any convenience store around there. If no one has a GPS a regular compass will help tremendously in conjunction with the map. Just be sure to pay attention to the numbered "roads" and significant landmarks. Last time I took everyone in just East of the Juniper Springs entrance (about 2 miles IIRC) and we basically worked our way around the bombing range to the big power lines which returned us West of Juniper.

If anyone has FRS radios bring 'em. That made communication much easier and kept the group moving last time.

Have fun, take plenty of pics and keep it sunny-side up!

[Heraclid]

Grrrrr. I'm mad at myself. It occurred to me that the last meet was on a Saturday and I forgot to call the restaurant today and make sure they're open on Sundays. I will do that tomorrow and post it, but I'm afraid we'll have people miss the post so maybe we should just meet there either way.

We'll miss ya Joe! :-( BTW, do you recall where that carwash was? I'm thinking it's along 40 more towards Ocala, but not sure.

I was going to have to go to Gainesville from the event, but I'm thinking I may even head down early, do what I have to do in Gainesville, and head over to Juniper Springs and try to pick up a map then and do a little scouting ahead of time. Could find a tree in the road like last time. :-)