Florida for Thanksgiving Holiday

tomfranken · 10-08-2008, 10:51 AM

Just letting everyone know, just in case anyone wants to come, we are planning on going to Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday. Tom will have some time off. We will be gone on Thanksgiving day then the friday after, Sat, Sun, Monday and maybe Tuesday to drive the ski home (Nov. 27th-Dec 2nd I believe) I will have to make sure with Tom that I got the dates right. But I just wanted to post this early, to let you all think about it. It is just less than 2 months away. And NO, we are not thinking about winterizing any time soon. We will just ride in warmer places LOL

We might put the ski in South Carolina and ride the ski the rest of the way to Florida and stay at a hotel near the ocean. (I am scared of alligators and Sharks!) I hope that Echo Jim sees this post. He lives in Florida and is not afraid.

Paula and Tom

EL BARBAYHO · 10-08-2008, 11:21 AM

I cant get away for that many consecutive days or I would be down.
Take some pics for us.

tomfranken · 10-08-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by EL BARBAYHO

I cant get away for that many consecutive days or I would be down.
Take some pics for us.

Sorry, I wish you could come. I know a lot of people will be spending time with their families for the holiday.

We will be getting one of those waterproof cameras. I hope that we get it in time for our trip to Florida. It has video on it too.

Have a good day EL BARBAYHO,

Paula and Tom

tomfranken · 10-08-2008, 12:01 PM

We REALLY need to buy some of those goggles for jetskis too. Sunglasses don't work, because they get water spots on them and then you can't see. And when you don't wear glasses the salt water sprays hard in your eyes and stings.

And we probably need to buy dry suits. We only have the short wet suits.

This sport can get expensive, but it is worth it.

And, EL BARBAHO, do you sell those face things, that keep your face warm? I think we would need to get 3 of those, if we can buy them from you?

And we have to buy a water-proof GPS.

Well we have plenty of time to get ready for this trip.

Paula and Tom

EL BARBAYHO · 10-08-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tomfranken

We REALLY need to buy some of those goggles for jetskis too. Sunglasses don't work, because they get water spots on them and then you can't see. And when you don't wear glasses the salt water sprays hard in your eyes and stings.

Go to www.oakley.com
Get the H20

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And we probably need to buy dry suits. We only have the short wet suits.

This sport can get expensive, but it is worth it.

www.wetsuitwearhouse.com
They are in MD. Get a 5/4 or 7. I got the Hyperflex 5/4/3 Hooded front zip

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And, EL BARBAHO, do you sell those face things, that keep your face warm? I think we would need to get 3 of those, if we can buy them from you?

I can save everyone money through group buys but we need a minimum order of 12.

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And we have to buy a water-proof GPS.

Walmart has asome on clearance now for $60!

BTW
My ski is BARBAYHO, I am Toro or Aaron.

tomfranken · 10-08-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by EL BARBAYHO

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomfranken

We REALLY need to buy some of those goggles for jetskis too. Sunglasses don't work, because they get water spots on them and then you can't see. And when you don't wear glasses the salt water sprays hard in your eyes and stings.

Go to www.oakley.com
Get the H20

Quote:

And we probably need to buy dry suits. We only have the short wet suits.

This sport can get expensive, but it is worth it.

www.wetsuitwearhouse.com
They are in MD. Get a 5/4 or 7. I got the Hyperflex 5/4/3 Hooded front zip

Quote:

And, EL BARBAHO, do you sell those face things, that keep your face warm? I think we would need to get 3 of those, if we can buy them from you?

I can save everyone money through group buys but we need a minimum order of 12.

Quote:

And we have to buy a water-proof GPS.

Walmart has asome on clearance now for $60!

BTW
My ski is BARBAYHO, I am Toro or Aaron.

I am sorry Aaron,

Thank you for ALL the info. That is a great help to us.

I will try to see if anyone else wants to order some masks. They sure would keep your face warm, I think.

What are you going to name your "new" ski, Aaron?

Paula and Tom

Nitricacid · 10-09-2008, 11:37 AM

Sounds fun... Would love to ride down there. But since holiday weekend its tuff. Don't know how long you've been riding but bein prepared is a must out in the ocean. Suggestions.

1) Full charged cell phone in waterproof container (coverage probably isn't great down there so also a waterproof handheld radio)
2) A full wetsuit
3) liquids and dry food
4) tow line.
5) Float plan left with someone. Call when leaving and when arrived
6) swim fins attached to self ( If you fall off and currents are bad)

I like to be overprepared when out on the water. Call me paronoid

tomfranken · 10-09-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitricacid

Sounds fun... Would love to ride down there. But since holiday weekend its tuff. Don't know how long you've been riding but bein prepared is a must out in the ocean. Suggestions.

1) Full charged cell phone in waterproof container (coverage probably isn't great down there so also a waterproof handheld radio)
2) A full wetsuit
3) liquids and dry food
4) tow line.
5) Float plan left with someone. Call when leaving and when arrived
6) swim fins attached to self ( If you fall off and currents are bad)

I like to be overprepared when out on the water. Call me paronoid

Thank you

Fins attached to Tom lol hahahaha

He is the one who falls off the ski. I won't fall off the SHO, because I am REALLY afraid of sharks and alligators.

Paula