Year End Picnic in the Woods 12/10 Salt Springs @ noon

[sixlow]

Let's try something different to end the year, We would like to gather our VRCC friends at the Salt Springs Recreational Area in the Ocala National Forest for a simple but delicious feast in the woods. This is a very serene place with magical healing powers !! A Gorgeous clear water pool with springs, the grounds have picnic tables and bathroom facilities. There is a small entrance fee, 6 bucs I think. I will check into a club discount !
We will bring some fixins, Boars head cold cuts, (ham and American cheese), shredded lettuce  some nice hoagie rolls, mayo, mustard, and some chips, paper plates and plastic ware. Let's make this a BYOB, "Bring Your Own Beverage". There is a gas station very close to the entrance if need be. If there is another (2nd) meat we can agree on I will add it, like Turkey or Liverwurst ! An accurate count before hand will be helpful so we don't over or under buy.  Also side dishes are welcome, and bring tomatoes/pickles as you wish. If you prefer to bring your own samich/hoagie/submarine/or wedge let us know. !
Let's hope for some nice weather so we can reminisce about this crazy 2016 year.  
Mike and Liz  

Meet at noon start eating 12:30.
13851 N Highway 19, Fort McCoy

[_Sheffjs_]

Gosh with smooth talkin words like that how can one resist.   

[Flrider]

That sounds great Mike 

[Steel cowboy]

  

[OLDFRT]

 

[Bronxboy]

Sounds Great 

[Steel cowboy]

Patti and I were thinking of heading to Mt Dora afterwards to see their light show. I don't belive it will be to much out of the way.

[sixlow]

We swang by there on the way home today, yep 6 bucs a person but worth it i believe. After the guard shack is a stop sign, go right to the first left or North parking lot. There is a gift/snack shop there now so drinks can be bought there if you like. They also advertise some microwave-able sandwiches but really consider some Cold Cuts first. We should be easy to find once you head for the water down the path. Hope to get more of you peeps to come out and feel the magic !

[Bronxboy]

Looks like a nice place 

[_Sheffjs_]

Plenty of back roads in ONP on the way.   

[Flrider]

Looks great Mike 

Patti and I were thinking of heading to Mt Dora afterwards to see their light show. I don't belive it will be to much out of the way.

What time is the light show ?

[OLDFRT]

I was looking forward to this, but I just found out we will be in Jacksonville attending the College Graduation of our God Child the night before. Will probably be in bed until about Noon on Saturday.

[Bert AKA,Valkaholic]

Sabrina And I Plan On Attending This Picnic !

[sixlow]

Great, so far a gathering of ten. looking forward to it. 

[Farside]

Morning Mike, oh how I'd like to make that trip  but it's the wife's B-day so I'll miss out.  It looks like a really good spot too! 

[sixlow]

Bummer Keith,     I wondered if you might try to make it. Maybe next time. 

[Pappy!]

We will be at an antique outboard meet down around Lake Placid that Saturday.

[sixlow]

We will be at an antique outboard meet down around Lake Placid that Saturday.

dos bummeros 

[Grumpy]

As much as I would love to make this one, I am on some drugs that affects my balance and Doc says no riding till I am off this stuff. Looks like another 2 weeks of meds to go. Figures I would only get this crap during the best riding time of the year. Guess I will stick to the boats for a while, if I fall out, I just get wet, no road rash.  

[_Sheffjs_]

As much as I would love to make this one, I am on some drugs that affects my balance and Doc says no riding till I am off this stuff. Looks like another 2 weeks of meds to go. Figures I would only get this crap during the best riding time of the year. Guess I will stick to the boats for a while, if I fall out, I just get wet, no road rash.  

. Get that VW trike goin........... c  

[sixlow]

Should be nice day to try out your cold weather gear !     Possible high of 60*  ???    ! I wonder if Eddie will venture out in that fresh crisp air.     We should have the place to ourselves. 

[_Sheffjs_]

Was that a type of bump? 

[sixlow]

That did have BUMP like properties but it was more of a NUDGE really ! 

[DD]

we're both sick right now, but on the upswing.     fingers crossed we'll be better and can come for a little bit to socialize.   this is a great idea Mike.    

[Jym777]

Really going to try and make this one and possibly bring the warden with me!

[Tourus]

  my mind is in but my body maybe not, so I will be bringing my own food and drink. Hope to see you all there.

[Steel cowboy]

Mike is there seating, like a picnic area there.

[sixlow]

There are plenty of picnic tables, we couldn't decide where we want to set up cuz they all look great, a few concrete slabs have 2 tables able to hold 20 peeps easily, decent bathroom facilities we will be within a short walk of and the snack shack. Thanks for heads up Steve, work on recruiting some of those fellas and hope you feel better. Hope to see Deb and Fred feeling good enough to make it and Jym with the warden. 

[sixlow]

early polling count is 24  !! 

[Steel cowboy]

Are there any meet ups for the ride up?
We were thinking of taking 41 north to were ever, then cutting across to there abouts and from there to another road that would lead us to our destination. LOL

[Bronxboy]

Are there any meet ups for the ride up?
We were thinking of taking 41 north to were ever, then cutting across to there abouts and from there to another road that would lead us to our destination. LOL

I'm sure Speedway will be fine, then the Shell in Tarrytown, then Away We Go !!

[Bert AKA,Valkaholic]

I Will Be Packing A Couple Of Cuban Sandwiches And Some Chips ! Hope To see You All Saturday !

[DDT (12)]

Mike & Liz,

This is a really nice thing you're doing, and I'm impressed with the entire thing! No wonder to me why this Florida group has remained vital and relevant all this time, and why indeed the ranks have even swelled! Thank you for taking the initiative and making the effort to contribute above and beyond... You do make a difference!!!

I do plan to attend, assuming I make it home from Alabama tomorrow... No guarantees ever with this guy, of course, but as near as I can tell at the moment, I should be there wearing my Gerbings and a big ol' smile... (Hope this doesn't discourage anyone else from going...)

DDT

[sixlow]

Wow, Thank You Bruce for the kind words, this group is a great bunch of folks from all walks of life and we are proud to be a part of it. We look forward to every outing and getting to know each and every one of ya's. Safe ride back and hope to see ya there. 

[DD]

sorry not going to make it, have to finish fixing the fence.     have a puppy coming for Christmas and hopefully Max  so need to get it done before we run out of time.   
sorry we'll miss you Bruce.  Hey ladies please give Bruce a hug from me.    
everyone ride safe & warm