Spending time in Florida (not bike related, yet)

[Midrsv]

I haven't been too active on the board this year. We've been dealing with some health issues that are behind us now. Anyway, Valerie and I bought a travel trailer earlier in the year with intention of leaving it in Florida for use when we go down in the fall and maybe winter. So in late October I drug the thing down I75 at 9 mpg. Our plans were to store it permanently in Ocala and use it around the state as needed. Our first trip was to Jensen Beach on the east coast south of Ft Pierce and we planned to go to Ft Myers for January. But plans changed. We enjoyed the Jensen Beach location so much we bought a lot in the park while there. Now I've got to figure how to tow the bike and trailer from Ocala to Jensen Beach so I can have it while there. Here are a few pictures from our trip in November. http://www.traynorphoto.com/florida2013

 

I'll try to be more active in the future.

 

Dennis

[Brake Pad]

you'll be in the heart of our ride community. just to your west was our last M&G&E. the boys from the west coast, are setting up the next one.

[Skid]

Love the boat

[M61A1MECH]

Dennis

I am not to far from Ocala, I know if you are like me you probaby don not let others ride your bike, but if it is an option for someone to follow you down on your bike I am sure the wife and I can help out. We could just drive up and met you there , then caravan down to Jensen Beach.

 

Or if you want ride your bike down to my place with your wife following you, leave there in my garage, get your trailer moved and set up , then come back after the bike.

 

Or if there is any thing else you need, let me know.

[mraf]

Nice pics.

[tufftom4]

You should have called I live in Ft Pierce and my dad lives in Jensen Beach I am with him every Sunday I also have a trailer you can use to move the bike if you need or I can go up there with you and tow the bike down on the trailer.

 

TOM

[Midrsv]

Thanks Steve and Tom for the offers. We may work something out in the future. When I initially chose a storage location I wanted a place inland and somewhat protected from storms and close to I75. At that time I wanted the option to go any direction in the state assuming that we would be in different locations. Now that we've bought the lot I may try to find a place inland that is a little closer to Jensen Beach. Ocala is about 4 hours from Jensen Beach and for me that is too far to make return trips considering I would have to do it twice.

 

I've got a good bike trailer so towing it down is not a problem. I had hoped that I could get my wife to pull the travel trailer from the storage location on down while I followed on the bike. She's not comfortable with that. And after towing it up the FL turnpike with strong winds I understand her fear. It is a handful. I hope to find a storage location within a couple of hours from Jensen Beach. Then I could just park the bike and trailer while I take the TT to the lot and return to pickup the bike.

 

While visiting there in November I ran across a member riding a midnight Venture that lived in Port St. Lucie. His name was Capt'D. There is also a Tour Deluxe rider in our park, Holiday Out, his name is Glenn. He told me there is a group in the area that rides every Saturday and maybe one afternoon each week.

 

I doubt that I can get the bike down on the next trip but I hope to in the future.

 

Dennis

Edited December 15, 2013 by Midrsv

[djh3]

Dennis I'm in Sebring/Avon Park. Almost dead center of state. If you need something or have an idea drop a PM. My trailer is gone but still have the 3/4 ton adn if it fits on a trailer I'm relativly sure it will hook and go. Jenson area is nice. Far enough north you dont have all the refugee things Miami are has, traffic, nutty drivers etc. We have taken a couple days over there and really liked it.

[Midrsv]

I think I have a plan where I'll be able to bring the bike with me in January. I'm going to pick my camper up in Ocala and leave the bike and trailer in the storage spot overnight. The next day I'm taking the camper south to Ruskin and then I'll go back to Ocala and pick the bike and trailer up and move them to my cousins garage near Bradenton. That's a lot of driving that day. I think I'm going to move my storage location from Ocala to near Lake Placid. So a few days later after I get the camper settled at the beach I'll go move the bike and trailer from Bradenton to Lake Placid where I'll leave the trailer and the ride the bike on to the beach. Whew! I'm tired already.

 

So I may be able to hook up with some of you for a ride sometime in January.

 

Dennis

[djh3]

Hey would you like me to put a list of local u keep key places around? Sebring is only 20 or so miles north on us 27 of lake placid. If your in Bradenton prob best way across is state road 64 to us 27 then head south.

[Midrsv]

Hey would you like me to put a list of local u keep key places around? Sebring is only 20 or so miles north on us 27 of lake placid. If your in Bradenton prob best way across is state road 64 to us 27 then head south.

 

Thanks, but I just arranged storage at a location in Lake Placid. This next trip down is going to be a pain until I get everything repositioned but the return and subsequent trips should be easier. I spent today changing oil and replacing my rear tire. Also had to check out the bike trailer to make sure it was road ready.

 

Dennis

[Hazenson]

Golden Retrievers are simply, hands down, the best dern dogs on the planet. Looks like he's livin large. Ours is about 3 now and she is my best friend. Smarter then the humans I work with!!

[Squidley]

Good to see you back on Dennis, I have family in Rotunda West and Lonna swears she's gonna buy a place on Anna Maria Island right off or Bradenton. I think your gonna like it down there