Picnic Salt Springs Sat. 12/11@ noon

sixlow · Sun 07, Nov 2021, 17:36:59

Let's try a picnic this year at the Salt Springs Recreation area.
Bring your own lunch, there is a subway just south of the entrance and drinks available at the parking lot store if need be. The entrance fee might be as much as $11 per person, sure has gone up but I will call to see if that's the price or if as a group we could get a discount. Consider the money you will save bringing your own and the tip you would have left at a restaurant.. Hope it works out and we get to see some of ya's.

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Steel cowboy · Sun 07, Nov 2021, 18:14:22

Sound great, we will get back home from Blue Ridge on the 6th of December.

OLDFRT · Sun 07, Nov 2021, 20:28:55

Sounds like a good ride. Roxie and I will try to make it.

sixlow · Mon 08, Nov 2021, 10:32:33

That's great guys, I called and verified it will be an $11. Per person entry fee !! If riding in a group try to have one guy pay at the entrance, their collection speed is slow. The lil store at the springs parking lot is open from 11 till 3.

Bronxboy · Mon 08, Nov 2021, 18:11:28

That's always a good time

Steel cowboy · Mon 08, Nov 2021, 18:24:51

Mike, if i remember correctly, I believe they take the national park pass for a discount.

2KVISRiderDan · Wed 10, Nov 2021, 22:02:16

Sounds like a plan, was a real good ride when we did it in 2019. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.

Dagwood · Thu 11, Nov 2021, 05:57:48

Sounds good to me, planning on making it.

High-Stepper (Thomas) · Mon 15, Nov 2021, 14:50:31

Sound good to me see yall there

sixlow · Sat 04, Dec 2021, 16:45:22

Bumpers, looks to be nice weather so far.

MotoRod · Sat 04, Dec 2021, 18:01:57

Found it Mike. I will let you know. Good ride today.

Jims99 · Sun 05, Dec 2021, 07:04:17

Postponing going down south for family (at least for half a day) I'll see y'all at the springs.

Dagwood · Sun 05, Dec 2021, 16:46:55

Quote from: sixlow on Mon 08, Nov 2021, 10:32:33
That's great guys, I called and verified it will be an $11. Per person entry fee !! If riding in a group try to have one guy pay at the entrance, their collection speed is slow. The lil store at the springs parking lot is open from 11 till 3.

Maybe we stage up at the Subway around noon and the pass the entry fee to one person? I figure to pick up my lunch there before heading into the park.

Steel cowboy · Sun 05, Dec 2021, 19:21:59

Anybody want to meet up at the dumpster, 8:30 kick stands up at 9 am. To get there to the park about 11:30.

OLDFRT · Sun 05, Dec 2021, 20:11:21

Depending on the temps, Roxie and I might ride directly from here. If I ain't at the Speedway when you leave, that is my problem.

Farside · Mon 06, Dec 2021, 04:33:21

Sounds like a great time and I'd love to go. It is a beautiful place if this is place I remember seeing what Liz and her friend posted on FB. If I didn't have a committed Xmas function for my church on Friday I'd leave Friday and get to Tallahassee then leave Saturday for the gathering! I'll catch the next one.

MotoRod · Mon 06, Dec 2021, 19:27:33

Quote from: Jims99/00 on Sun 05, Dec 2021, 07:04:17
Postponing going down south for family (at least for half a day) I'll see y'all at the springs.

Jim, Let me know if you go, I'll follow u.

TJ · Thu 09, Dec 2021, 11:38:00

That could be a long ride for a picnic but who knows....

sixlow · Thu 09, Dec 2021, 16:31:46

Well that would be cool TJ

Dagwood, I usually get there early as do most folks to inspect bikes and tell lies and we try to eat together about noon but it's a laid back no hurry event.
The parking lot is: take a right after the paytoll and then the entrance is on the left and is before the lot so it is easy to pass. There is a sidewalk path down to the springs with tables to dine at. Looks to be some record warmth mid 80's are possible.

Flrider · Thu 09, Dec 2021, 17:08:13

I'll be able to make this ride, see you guys there

Dagwood · Thu 09, Dec 2021, 17:22:33

Quote from: sixlow on Thu 09, Dec 2021, 16:31:46
Well that would be cool TJ Dagwood, I usually get there early as do most folks to inspect bikes and tell lies and we try to eat together about noon but it's a laid back no hurry event.
The parking lot is: take a right after the paytoll and then the entrance is on the left and is before the lot so it is easy to pass. There is a sidewalk path down to the springs with tables to dine at. Looks to be some record warmth mid 80's are possible.

That works for me, I expect to leave Chiefland around 10, puts me in the area around 11:30, see you there

Pappy! · Fri 10, Dec 2021, 21:43:50

Will be there as well. I will have 4 out of 6 cylinders running extremely well...........

Anyone coming up through Eustis let me know. Most of you have my number.

2KVISRiderDan · Fri 10, Dec 2021, 22:37:59

I was hoping to join the group on this ride but have been battling a head cold for a couple of days. Hope you all have a great day!

sixlow · Sat 11, Dec 2021, 14:50:00

What a gorgeous day for a picnic, thanks to all that showed up, about 18 I think, always a great time and place. Some pics coming later.

Farside · Sat 11, Dec 2021, 14:55:54

Quote from: sixlow on Sat 11, Dec 2021, 14:50:00
What a gorgeous day for a picnic, thanks to all that showed up, about 18 I think, always a great time and place. Some pics coming later.

Great turn out and look forward to seeing the pic's.

MotoRod · Sat 11, Dec 2021, 15:17:31

sixlow · Sat 11, Dec 2021, 15:51:16

High-Stepper (Thomas) · Sat 11, Dec 2021, 20:25:06

What a great day, glad to see everyone that I have met before and great to meet some for the first time. Will have to say what a awesome group of people. Made my day!

MotoRod · Sat 11, Dec 2021, 20:32:59

Quote from: High-Stepper (Thomas) on Sat 11, Dec 2021, 20:25:06
What a great day, glad to see everyone that I have met before and great to meet some for the first time. Will have to say what a awesome group of people. Made my day!

I will back that up. well said. High-Stepper.

TJ · Sat 11, Dec 2021, 21:58:25

Just so you know it was 486 miles today . ..

It was good seeing everyone today...

Pappy! · Sat 11, Dec 2021, 23:14:08

Great to see you as well TJ !! About time.
Heck it was good to see everyone today. Had a good ride up and back. A bit, shall we say, faster on the way home!!

Thunderbolt · Sun 12, Dec 2021, 05:59:16

Looks like a good turnout. That's my old stomping ground. A friend of mine's family owned a cabin that was actually located probably in the area where the picnic tables are now, this would have been in the 60's. There were roads all through that area with cabins just up from the springs on both sides. You could just run down the hill and jump in to cool off. State bought the property and made everyone move their cabins. Our friends bought a small piece of property toward Ocala on Lake Kerr. There was a dance hall we called the jook or juke and everyone up to 80 or so years old was there on Saturday night. Showing my age I know. See if this link will work and you will get an idea of the history.
https://myoldflorida.com/salt-springs.html

Steel cowboy · Sun 12, Dec 2021, 07:17:53

Patti and had a great time yesterday, great to meet and talk to all the people that showed up. Seems we took the long way home, because we came through the same road side flea market twice. Lol

sixlow · Sun 12, Dec 2021, 11:01:55

Pappy! · Sun 12, Dec 2021, 20:03:46

Love that squirrel picture ..... but then again I am a bit biased !!

Dagwood · Mon 13, Dec 2021, 06:40:29

Had a great time, super people, weather and location. So much nicer than Michigan

Squirrel · Mon 13, Dec 2021, 07:18:07

It looks like it was a beautiful day for the picnic. I really wish I could have been there. We are in the process of cleaning out my parents house that is under contract to be sold and we have a deadline to meet. I hope to see you folks some time in the future.

TJ · Mon 13, Dec 2021, 10:57:51

I know someone took a pic of me on the Spyder as I was getting ready to leave.. Sure would like to have or see it ....
T.I.A.
TJ

Pappy! · Mon 13, Dec 2021, 10:59:21

Quote from: Squirrel on Mon 13, Dec 2021, 07:18:07
It looks like it was a beautiful day for the picnic. I really wish I could have been there. We are in the process of cleaning out my parents house that is under contract to be sold and we have a deadline to meet. I hope to see you folks some time in the future.

I feel for you! Lesa and I just went through that. We had exactly two weeks to do it with no help!

sixlow · Mon 13, Dec 2021, 11:37:30

Quote from: TJ on Mon 13, Dec 2021, 10:57:51

I know someone took a pic of me on the Spyder as I was getting ready to leave.. Sure would like to have or see it ....
T.I.A.
TJ

Liz had it..

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Picnic Salt Springs Sat. 12/11@ noon