2013 Annual Wago-camper trek photos

Here we go again, it's our 22nd anniversary and time for the getaway. We ain't QUITE snowbird age yet, but i am seeing why folks "want to go where it's warm". (thanks Jimmy!)

For the third year now, that means the Florida Keys. We left from my work Friday noon, headed 8 hours south (about halfway) to visit 3rd4ce and his lady in Spring Hill, FL.

Here's the obligatory state line shot

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and the first night's campsite at Chip's hacienda

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in a little while we'll head another hour south to Clearwater, check on Morty's progress. Maybe I can help him get to the meet tomorrow.

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  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    Last night we stayed in Clearwater, in DRMORTY's yard. Had dinner in clearwater beach in a veritable sandstorm. Miserable, but good company

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    i think if you left your car there a few hours it would be ready for paint! Might need need glass, too!

    me clowning

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    ...really it's just this one particular guy.

    So now it's nearly 9pm, and we're shut down for the night in Florida City, where I-75 turns into US 1. We'll head out early in the morning for the last 100 miles. More pics to come, I promise!
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    Glad you guys came by for a visit... Next time.. I promise t NOT be so busy... LOL...

    Good to have you at the Tampa Racing / WAGON Meet.. That camper is always the center of attention..

    Hope you guys have a blast on your vacation.. Now, go take some Good Pics!
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    We're now at the McDonalds on Tavernier getting coffee. Woke up early and left Fla City about 5.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    Morty, post up some meet pics! I didn't take any.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    Well, by about 7:30 am we made it to Anne's Beach at the southern end of Islamorada. This is where we discovered last year that we had left the paddles at home!

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    our intention was to have Anne's first paddle on her new board at Anne's beach. Nope. Too dern cold! Maybe we'll get in the water tomorrow when it warms up some.
  • rbwdrivenrbwdriven Senior Wagonist
    Have a safe trip.
  • Bam-bam, what an unbelievably awesome trailer. Have fun man !!!
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    [h=2]Official TAMPA RACING MEET Feb. 17, 2013 Maximo Park[/h]
    I set the meet date based on Bam & Anne's Arrival & Visit to the Morty Farm..

    Was a good meet...

    Here's some pics.. I got a lot, but I couldn't get them all...

    We had FREE Hot Dogs, Chili, Chips, Soda & Waters...
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    Few Crowd Shots
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    And Some Car Shots...
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    All in all, it was a Good Meet & A Good Location.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    Great meet, thanks! We'll do it again next year.

    Well we're back home now. Due to spotty service way down there, was unable to post pics during the fun. Here's a few:
    Finally arrived at BPK,

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    too early for check in, so we went to the local church flea market

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    And cycled out to Blue Hole, an old quarry and nature preserve. Big Iguana.


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    and one of the resident 'gators

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    After a beer and a quick nap, we made it on over to our home for the week. Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge. Great place.

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    of course, we were welcomed by the locals

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  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    It rained a lot the first couple of days, so we went and hung out at No Name Pub. Couldn't find last year's dollars, but added some more

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    when it finally quit raining, we were treated to a big rainbow

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    Even the frogs were seeking higher ground! This guy jumped onto my shorts in the second-floor bathhouse

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  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    So, the bad economy & budget cuts hit Santa too..
    Looks like he had to get Economy Reindeer...

    And, You didn't Molest the Wild-Life this year? Right?
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    Um...define molest.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    In Bedrock, we have a new euphemism for 'chamber pot '. "It sure is a long way to the bathhouse, can you hand me the plastic spoons?"

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  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    We repeated last years tour up the tidal creek in the mangroves of No Name Key. Boat ahead of pebbles is our camp-neighbor Jen.

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    the girls encouraged each other

    feral chickens at the local Winn-Dixie grocery store

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    And later, caught the big buck of the camp. This 8-pointer was one of only two we saw with typical/ symmetrical horns. Like a 1/2 scale model of the real thing

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  • simplyhondasimplyhonda Council Member
    Great photos! Looks like a good time.
  • PrennroPrennro Council Member
    Looks like another great trip. Anne's basket on her "ride" takes the cake. Cant believe she still carries your cooler around for you after 22 years! Congrats!
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    MY cooler?? Psssshht. You don't know Anne very well yet, do ya?
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    Thursday, went paddling off Bahia Honda Key. The best.

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    anne was getting the feel of her new SUP

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    Sunset shot after paddling Bahia Honds

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  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    Only have a couple more pics worth sharing. When you've spent as many hours freezing as I have, just waiting to glimpse one of these mangy goats..,

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    it's just freaky seeing this behavior

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