Eglin Reservation Jan. 19-20

[NGA-FJC]

I just sent in my request for a Rec Pass for myself and my wife. Not sure if I'll get them before this one. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[Apexbasher]

meathead previously said:

Hey Apex, do you have an official itinerary for this run? The reason I ask is because this is on MLK weekend giving me Monday off work too. Are you heading back Sunday morning or evening or Monday? Thanks-

This is what I have in mind so far:
Friday 18 Jan-
7:00pm-??? Pre-run Meet and Greet at McGuire's Irish Pub

Saturday 19 Jan-
10:00am Rendezvous at the meeting spot at N30 33'26.95" W086 55'09.92" Air down and hit the trails by 10:30.
Lunch will be on the trail at one of numerous spots suitable for this many vehicles.
4:30PM Set camp on the beach at East Bay in time for Sunset. Camp fire, smores, shrimp-boil for MissMy60 (Bay Shrimp) , yada yada yada...
7:00pm 'ish Night run through to return non-campers to civilization and their toasty warm staterooms This time will be flexible, of course.

Sunday 20 Jan-
9:00am Break camp and start back toward Rendezvous spot.
10:00am Rendezvous at the meeting spot and re-hit the trails by 10:30. Again, lunch will be on the trail at one of numerous spots suitable for this many vehicles.
4:00pm 'ish Find our way back to civilization and say our Farewells. Perhaps ribs at East River Smokehouse (1968 Highway 87 S. 850-939-2802)

Monday 21 Jan-
????-???? I will probably not be up for much off-roading action on this day but would be glad to meet some folks for a trip through some local points of interest such as the Museum of Naval Aviation, Fort Barrancas, Santa Rosa Island (read, "the beach"), etc. I know some folks had expressed an interest in a trip to Destin.

This is just a rough outline, we have a bit of flexibility, and we all know the best laid plans last only thirty seconds under fire. SOOoooo...

NGA-FJC previously said:

I just sent in my request for a Rec Pass for myself and my wife. Not sure if I'll get them before this one. Keeping my fingers crossed.

They should have you fixed up by then. Shall I add you to the list of attendees?

[Apexbasher]

By the way, who IS interested in camping Sat. night at East Bay? It will be primitive camping with temps likely to reach the 40-50 degree mark overnight. Not so bad, but you have to be somewhat prepared for it.

I'll be camping that night, I love the spot.

[meathead]

I'll be camping for sure. In fact, I'm looking for a campsite that isn't a parking lot with fire rings (KOA) for Friday night and possibly Sunday night. I don't think I'll be able to make the pre-run dinner/beers, as I'll have a puppy with me.

[Invisible J]

If anyone is interested, the Air Force Armament Museum is also in the Fort Walton area:

Fact Sheets : Air Force Armament Museum : Air Force Armament Museum
Air Force Armament Museum - Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida

I have not been there myself, so I can't tell you if it's worth the trip or not (but admission is FREE )

[NGA-FJC]

Apexbasher previously said:

They should have you fixed up by then. Shall I add you to the list of attendees?

Yes, please add me. Looking forward to playing in the sandbox.

I'll be arriving Friday afternoon.

[bamacruiser]

Looks like my wife and I are staying in Perdo that weekend, if she hasn't gone into labor yet. So I will be heading over that morning to do some wheelin'. May try and come meet at the Pub if it's not to late when we arrive.

I can't wait to meet the southeast FJ community.

By the way you guys should check out the Brawndo videos on you tube. Funny as hell.

[stringmachine]

Apex pm sent

[kiskat23]

Apex,

I am now tentative for the trip. I rolled my Fj this weekend and will have to wait for what USAA does with it (it is pretty bad so it might be totalled). K

[Gwagg]

kiskat23 previously said:

Apex,

I am now tentative for the trip. I rolled my Fj this weekend and will have to wait for what USAA does with it (it is pretty bad so it might be totalled). K

Hope you and any passengers are OK. What happened?