My rig is not running yet so if I go it'll be as a rider but it would be nice to have it toward the end of the summer so it's not so freakin hot. Maybe Sept/Oct time frame. But like I said I don't have a truck coming so I'm just suggesting. This eight hour thing Todd is planning sounds very interesting. And Ocala is gonna be a neat place to ride.
This thread seems to have veard off a little, sorry If I confused anyone. Yank(Chris) was looking for a central place to hold a meet and greet. Ocala came up as a central location and I offered my camp. I explained to Chris that I am swamped with work over the next month or two so I would prefer not to be the main point of contact. Although I doubt I will miss it, I had to let him know that the nature of my work prohibits me from making long term commitments this time of year. So, just in case I requested he contact Potshot (Rob)and Brian72, (Brian) to insure they can make it so the event would still happen. Brian and Rob are familiar with the camp, the general area and welcome to use it anytime.
The 8 hour route is not meant to be kept as a secret. It's something Brian and I have talked about doing. When he and Rob came up, I didnt get to take them to some of the best spots so I was waiting for the next opportunity to show them everything they missed. The place he found out about and posted was one of them. I wouldnt even try to cover the whole route with a one day trip but for those who have never been to any of these places your in for a great time. I have hosted many trips and I think what I like the most is listening to peoples reactions, even some who have lived in the state a long time, when they realize they had know idea what the real Florida looks like.
November came up becuase I told Chris I want to plan a Major all weekend event at that time. The Flat Landers stage their annual event up there this same time. Im not sure if it is there biggest event but it has to be very close to it because they fill up the KOA and its less than a mile from my camp. They may be Heeps but its very cool seeing 200 of them go down the road at the same time.
Hope that clears everything up, Thanks for leading this off Chris. As soon as you nail down a date with everyone let me know and it's on! By the way, the heat is still bearable around this time. Not trying to say you wont break a sweat in the middle of the day but thats what the springs are for. Try not to schedule to far out as it will get nasty dry and hot June - July. looking forward to meeting everyone.
