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Mnster · 01-21-2007, 08:17 PM

Any crawling out there? Heading out there at the end of March.

emaxxjeremy · 01-22-2007, 03:19 PM

ya there are some nice crawling rocks on the north end of the skyway bridge

72Blazer · 01-23-2007, 06:28 PM

There are a few of us from around the St Pete area. Let us know when in March and maybe we can have a GTG at the Skyway.

emaxxjeremy · 01-23-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 72Blazer

There are a few of us from around the St Pete area. Let us know when in March and maybe we can have a GTG at the Skyway.

ya sounds good

_Jason_ · 01-23-2007, 08:09 PM

i was about to post another thread for a GTG.....

i need to know when( date) because my 1:1 club( suncoast flatlanders) wants to show up and check it out.....

plus i have a new toy i want to try out.....

_Jason_

Mnster · 01-24-2007, 04:01 AM

I'll be driving down from IL.

I will be in Florida 26-29th, kinda sucks I'll be driving to and fro on the weekends.

I'll be staying at some fancy resort on the beach with my family. So while they are in the sun I can take the van where ever.

I think I'll bring just my Clod and maybe my TLT if I can find the space.

Mnster · 01-26-2007, 12:03 AM

Where is the skyway? I might just go there to drive around a bit.

Scooteracing · 01-26-2007, 06:29 AM

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After the fatal accident, traffic was rerouted onto the two-lane northbound span, until the planning and completion of the new SUNSHINE BRIDGE which opened in April of 1987.

Just thought you needed a little history. LOL

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Originally Posted by Mnster

Where is the skyway? I might just go there to drive around a bit.

72Blazer · 01-26-2007, 07:51 PM

The crawl spot is next to the CGC Blackthorn memorial,on the north/west side of the Skyway.Here is the history of the Blackthorn.Happened a few months before the Skyway accident.
http://www.uscg.mil/reservist/mag200...blackthorn.htm
http://www.sptimes.com/News/012800/W..._that_ro.shtml

Mnster,can you only make it to the Skyway during the week?

Mnster · 01-27-2007, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 72Blazer

Mnster,can you only make it to the Skyway during the week?

Yeah, it sucks

_Jason_ · 02-01-2007, 11:44 PM

i can make out on tuesday the week your here.....

bump.........

Mnster · 02-07-2007, 01:53 AM

Great can't wait

What highway is on? its a rest area right?

Thinking about checking out Fred Howard park also.

Shaun (yota) · 02-07-2007, 05:37 AM

Fred howard would be easier for some of us to get there during the week some of us live within 10 miles of there. It would be alittle more of a drive for you from St. Pete but the faimly could go to that beach.

rocpede · 02-07-2007, 05:26 PM

i would be in for around the end of march for this gtg.

rich

Mnster · 02-07-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun (yota)

Fred howard would be easier for some of us to get there during the week some of us live within 10 miles of there. It would be alittle more of a drive for you from St. Pete but the faimly could go to that beach.

Yeah judging from pictures that area looks more challenging. As you said thats really the only area worth taking the rest of the family to. I'll probably visit both. The family just wants to relax and swim, no tourist attraction stuff so I should have enough time.

I will have wireless internet with me when I go that way I can stay in contact with you guys and let you know what I'm doing.

Do you guys mostly drive supers or 2.2's?

Shaun (yota) · 02-07-2007, 08:14 PM

Keep us posted. Pm me when you get down here might be able to meet you out at Fred Howard after work on day. Probly can get two other people to show up.

Mnster · 03-20-2007, 02:10 AM

Leaving for Florida this Saturday.

Already, bought a brushless system and paddles for my Rc10B4.

So far I'm set on bringing my TLT and Clod. It's going to be hard to pack lightly when I need so many spares and junk. 5 people in one minivan space is at a premium. My laptop is a piece of junk, so I'm hoping it will work for a little while at least when I am down there.

Mnster · 03-27-2007, 07:54 AM

In florida right now, not much for crawling around here.

Shaun (yota) · 03-27-2007, 08:28 AM

Try down at the Skyway bridge at the north rest stop thats where we have comps and gtg. If you want some of us could meet at Howard park in Tarpon Springs one evening this week

Mnster · 03-27-2007, 01:58 PM

28 minutes from Fred Howard I might do it. I'll have to talk to the rest of the people I'm traveling with to see if they would like to go.

01-21-2007, 08:17 PM	#1
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Saint Petersburg, Florida Any crawling out there? Heading out there at the end of March.

01-22-2007, 03:19 PM	#2
emaxxjeremy RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: HELL..... Posts: 1,576	ya there are some nice crawling rocks on the north end of the skyway bridge

01-23-2007, 06:28 PM	#3
72Blazer Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Safety Harbor Posts: 588	There are a few of us from around the St Pete area. Let us know when in March and maybe we can have a GTG at the Skyway.

01-23-2007, 08:09 PM	#5
_Jason_ Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 135	i was about to post another thread for a GTG..... i need to know when( date) because my 1:1 club( suncoast flatlanders) wants to show up and check it out..... plus i have a new toy i want to try out..... _Jason_

01-24-2007, 04:01 AM	#6
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	I'll be driving down from IL. I will be in Florida 26-29th, kinda sucks I'll be driving to and fro on the weekends. I'll be staying at some fancy resort on the beach with my family. So while they are in the sun I can take the van where ever. I think I'll bring just my Clod and maybe my TLT if I can find the space.

01-26-2007, 12:03 AM	#7
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Where is the skyway? I might just go there to drive around a bit.

01-26-2007, 07:51 PM	#9
72Blazer Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Safety Harbor Posts: 588	The crawl spot is next to the CGC Blackthorn memorial,on the north/west side of the Skyway.Here is the history of the Blackthorn.Happened a few months before the Skyway accident. http://www.uscg.mil/reservist/mag200...blackthorn.htm http://www.sptimes.com/News/012800/W..._that_ro.shtml Mnster,can you only make it to the Skyway during the week?

02-01-2007, 11:44 PM	#11
_Jason_ Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 135	i can make out on tuesday the week your here..... bump.........

02-07-2007, 01:53 AM	#12
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Great can't wait What highway is on? its a rest area right? Thinking about checking out Fred Howard park also.

02-07-2007, 05:37 AM	#13
Shaun (yota) Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 540	Fred howard would be easier for some of us to get there during the week some of us live within 10 miles of there. It would be alittle more of a drive for you from St. Pete but the faimly could go to that beach.

02-07-2007, 05:26 PM	#14
rocpede RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bruiser Heaven!!!! Posts: 1,463	i would be in for around the end of march for this gtg. rich

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02-07-2007, 08:14 PM	#16
Shaun (yota) Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 540	Keep us posted. Pm me when you get down here might be able to meet you out at Fred Howard after work on day. Probly can get two other people to show up.

03-20-2007, 02:10 AM	#17
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Leaving for Florida this Saturday. Already, bought a brushless system and paddles for my Rc10B4. So far I'm set on bringing my TLT and Clod. It's going to be hard to pack lightly when I need so many spares and junk. 5 people in one minivan space is at a premium. My laptop is a piece of junk, so I'm hoping it will work for a little while at least when I am down there.

03-27-2007, 07:54 AM	#18
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	In florida right now, not much for crawling around here.

03-27-2007, 08:28 AM	#19
Shaun (yota) Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 540	Try down at the Skyway bridge at the north rest stop thats where we have comps and gtg. If you want some of us could meet at Howard park in Tarpon Springs one evening this week

03-27-2007, 01:58 PM	#20
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	28 minutes from Fred Howard I might do it. I'll have to talk to the rest of the people I'm traveling with to see if they would like to go.

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