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ScubaBoard Fool's Spring MegaDive 2019
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Hi Cadence, based on my prior Megadives, I expect to drink too much beer and make frequent treks to the restrooms. I'm here for you!
June
John Fleming & I (Rita Fitzpatrick) are coming, starting Friday evening. I guess we'll plan on bringing home-fried potatoes for breakfast, and probably hotdogs for the dinner. This is our first time with you folks, but we're experienced campers too.
Look forward to meeting you all.
Look forward to meeting you all.
Megadiver's Attending and Food List
Post that your attending, any guests with you, what you would like to bring,
and if you can help out with some of the chores it would be appreciated.
I'll add your name to the list at the end of the week.
Hope this helps!
Cardzard (Dennis) and Roxanne - A cooler full of water, diet and diet sodas for the group dinner. Then for brkft, 18ct eggs, precooked bacon, sausage and ham, and some asst veggies for the omelets. 1-2 meat items for the grill and buns. And last but not least, Glow sticks for the galaxy dive.
For those who always ask what to bring. Here are some ideas...
Meat items for the grill (We're trying to keep it simple so it doesn't take forever to cook for the group)
(Please keep it to Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chicken breast and premade items like pulled beef/pork, meatballs, and shish kabobs. If you have something else you were thinking about and want to cook that yourself, that's great! Some have brought fryers or smokers and added to the meat items that way.) Don't forget the buns for items like hamburgers and hot dogs.
Eggs (We never seem to have enough.)
Items for the omelets (additional meats, peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives, salsa, wraps, cheese, etc.)
Items for Breakfast (Juices, fruit, muffins, coffee, creamer, etc.)
Charcoal (I'll need several big bags of self-starting for the large grill)
Condiments (cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, BBQ sauce etc.)
Paper towels and napkins
Heavy-duty Paper Plates (no Styrofoam please) and dessert plates.
Plastic silverware (We have plenty this time.)
Bottled water
Side dishes (casseroles, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, chips and dips/salsa, fruit salad, green salads w/dressing, veggie tray w/dip, etc.)
Deserts (Oh please don't forget the deserts!)
Tiki torches and fuel (for around the fire)
FIREWOOD FOR THE CAMPFIRE (Any amount would be appreciated!)
We also need Volunteers to help out during meals for the weekend. THANKS!!!!
If we all pitch in and take a task, it makes for a fun weekend for everyone.
Sat. Breakfast -
Cook - scubafool
Food Prep and set up (2-3)
Egg cracker (1-2)
Clean up (1)
Sat. Dinner -
Cook (2-3) - Roxanne
Tables and food set up (2)
Clean up (2)
Sun. Breakfast -
Cook - scubafool
Food Prep and set up (2)
Egg cracker (1-2)
Clean up (1-2)
If someone needs ICE on the way in,
there is a self-serve ICE machine when you leave High Springs
to turn on the road to go to Ginnie.
In addition to Ginnie's Springs store and dive shop,
Air Fills: Cave Country Diving - Home in High Springs where Salvo used to be.
(US Hwy 441)
There is a Winn-Dixie in High Springs, open 7 AM to 10 PM every day.
Also a Publix close to the Interstate 75.
There is also a CVS Pharmacy right next to the Hardees.
If you have any questions, just ask. One of us will respond.
OP
I'll be updating the lists on Sunday if anyone wants to jump in before I do.
Tao of the Dive
Rabid Otter Spotter
Thank you!Hi Cadence, based on my prior Megadives, I expect to drink too much beer and make frequent treks to the restrooms. I'm here for you!
June
Tao of the Dive
Rabid Otter Spotter
OP
All are welcome for a weekend
of
Diving, Camping, and Camaraderie!
ScubaBoard
Fool's Spring MegaDive 2019
Mark your calendars for
March 29th - 31st, 2019
Come for 1 day or the whole weekend.
All are welcome. This event is open to ALL dive levels, newbie, OW,
all the way to full cave certification.
If you don't have a buddy, don't worry, there are a bunch of us
and there's always someone ready for a dive!
Diving is set at your own pace, when and where you want in between eating and sleeping.
The only dive that is a scheduled dive will be the galaxy dive around dusk on Sat. evening.
As it is a family event, there are plenty of non-divers and kids too.
of
Diving, Camping, and Camaraderie!
ScubaBoard
Fool's Spring MegaDive 2019
Mark your calendars for
March 29th - 31st, 2019
Come for 1 day or the whole weekend.
All are welcome. This event is open to ALL dive levels, newbie, OW,
all the way to full cave certification.
If you don't have a buddy, don't worry, there are a bunch of us
and there's always someone ready for a dive!
Diving is set at your own pace, when and where you want in between eating and sleeping.
The only dive that is a scheduled dive will be the galaxy dive around dusk on Sat. evening.
As it is a family event, there are plenty of non-divers and kids too.
Ginnie Springs has a full-service dive shop and a pretty nice little store.
They also rent canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and tubes for use on the river or bring your own.
Check out their website below for further info, park maps, and directions.
Ginnie Springs Or give them a call at Ginnie Springs Outdoors 1-386-454-7188
Dive Release Waiver
~ PLEASE NOTE GINNIE SPRINGS HAS RAISED THEIR RATES ~
CHECK THEIR WEBSITE ABOVE FOR DETAILS
When you get to Ginnie Springs, you'll need to check in the Main Office.
Please tell them you're with the ScubaBoard Megadive group
as we get a 10% discount on camping and diving!
If you check in on Friday and won't be diving until Sat.,
go ahead and pay for your diving at that time to get your wristbands.
It can get really busy on Sat. and you don't want to waste your time waiting in line again.
Sometimes we do a sunrise dive before the shop opens and
you don't want to miss one of the best dives of the day!
We have the whole Turkey Roost area reserved from the road back.
Park map and rules
Most of us will be tent camping.
There are separate sites for RV's and I do recommend reserving your spot if you are bringing an RV.
Some though do stay in town at the motel, but you'll miss a lot of the fun...
There isn't electricity where we're tent camping,
but there is electricity at the pavilion and bathrooms w/showers are a short walk away.
Don't forget to bring chairs for around the fire and bug spray if the bugs like you.
No need to make reservations (unless you're bringing an RV), just sign up here on this thread.
Let us know how many are attending in your party
and what you'll be bringing to pitch in for the group dinner and 2 breakfasts.
And please, would you be willing to help prepare or clean up for the meals?
If we all pitch in and take a task, it makes for a fun weekend for everyone.
Once a week up until the event, I'll update who's attending, the food list and volunteers.
Check for the latest list of ideas on what to bring and what's still needed.
If you're traveling a long distance to join us, why not add an extra day
or 2 on to make it worth your time.
Here the basic rundown for the weekend...
Friday
All meals will be on your own. Some will go out to dinner;
some will cook at the campsite. It's up to you.
Campfire
A little smores, a little music, a little singing, a little drinking(BYOB) or not,
keeping it mild in anticipation of the big day of diving on Sat.
Saturday
Brekky
Mega Omelettes, group buffet style. Not to be missed...
Lunch
On your own.
Dinner
Group buffet style somewhere around 5:00 at the Turkey Roost Pavilion.
Bring something to share for the meal...
Let's keep the grill items to hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and chicken breasts.
Galaxy Dive
Around dusk. Not to be missed...
Campfire
A lot of music, a lot of singing, a lot of drinking(BYOB) or not.
If you're musically inclined, bring your instruments.
Just lots of fun! Not to be missed...
Sunday
Brekky
Mega Omelettes group style.
Hope you join us for this fun bi-annual
(Spring and Fall) Diving Social Event!
See you there!
They also rent canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and tubes for use on the river or bring your own.
Check out their website below for further info, park maps, and directions.
Ginnie Springs Or give them a call at Ginnie Springs Outdoors 1-386-454-7188
Dive Release Waiver
~ PLEASE NOTE GINNIE SPRINGS HAS RAISED THEIR RATES ~
CHECK THEIR WEBSITE ABOVE FOR DETAILS
When you get to Ginnie Springs, you'll need to check in the Main Office.
Please tell them you're with the ScubaBoard Megadive group
as we get a 10% discount on camping and diving!
If you check in on Friday and won't be diving until Sat.,
go ahead and pay for your diving at that time to get your wristbands.
It can get really busy on Sat. and you don't want to waste your time waiting in line again.
Sometimes we do a sunrise dive before the shop opens and
you don't want to miss one of the best dives of the day!
We have the whole Turkey Roost area reserved from the road back.
Park map and rules
Most of us will be tent camping.
There are separate sites for RV's and I do recommend reserving your spot if you are bringing an RV.
Some though do stay in town at the motel, but you'll miss a lot of the fun...
There isn't electricity where we're tent camping,
but there is electricity at the pavilion and bathrooms w/showers are a short walk away.
Don't forget to bring chairs for around the fire and bug spray if the bugs like you.
No need to make reservations (unless you're bringing an RV), just sign up here on this thread.
Let us know how many are attending in your party
and what you'll be bringing to pitch in for the group dinner and 2 breakfasts.
And please, would you be willing to help prepare or clean up for the meals?
If we all pitch in and take a task, it makes for a fun weekend for everyone.
Once a week up until the event, I'll update who's attending, the food list and volunteers.
Check for the latest list of ideas on what to bring and what's still needed.
If you're traveling a long distance to join us, why not add an extra day
or 2 on to make it worth your time.
Here the basic rundown for the weekend...
Friday
All meals will be on your own. Some will go out to dinner;
some will cook at the campsite. It's up to you.
Campfire
A little smores, a little music, a little singing, a little drinking(BYOB) or not,
keeping it mild in anticipation of the big day of diving on Sat.
Saturday
Brekky
Mega Omelettes, group buffet style. Not to be missed...
Lunch
On your own.
Dinner
Group buffet style somewhere around 5:00 at the Turkey Roost Pavilion.
Bring something to share for the meal...
Let's keep the grill items to hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and chicken breasts.
Galaxy Dive
Around dusk. Not to be missed...
Campfire
A lot of music, a lot of singing, a lot of drinking(BYOB) or not.
If you're musically inclined, bring your instruments.
Just lots of fun! Not to be missed...
Sunday
Brekky
Mega Omelettes group style.
Hope you join us for this fun bi-annual
(Spring and Fall) Diving Social Event!
See you there!
Tao of the Dive
Rabid Otter Spotter
We are bringing some diced ham, shredded cheese, eggs for breakfast and hotdogs and buns for dinner.
OP
Megadiver's Attending and Food List
Post that your attending, any guests with you, what you would like to bring,
and if you can help out with some of the chores it would be appreciated.
I'll add your name to the list at the end of the week.
Hope this helps!
Post that your attending, any guests with you, what you would like to bring,
and if you can help out with some of the chores it would be appreciated.
I'll add your name to the list at the end of the week.
Hope this helps!
@cardzard (Dennis) and @ROXANNE - A cooler full of water, diet and nondiet sodas for the group dinner. Then for brkft, 18ct eggs, precooked bacon, sausage and ham, and some asst veggies for the omelets. 1-2 meat items for the grill and buns. And last but not least, Glow sticks for the galaxy dive.
@Tao of the Dive (Cadence and Teri) - diced ham, shredded cheese, eggs for breakfast and hotdogs and buns for dinner.
@The Chairman (Pete) -
@kelemvor (Aaron and Daniel) - Plates, napkins, and a side dish. Probably some firewood, too
@Scuba_Jenny (Jenny) -
@Jill Otter (Jill) - Eggs, pam, desert, turkey burgers with buns, and I'll crack eggs.
@Manatee Diver - A couple of bags of charcoal and a case of water.
@Greg7373 (Greg) and Florida Sea base staff - A few dozen eggs for the breakfasts, all beef hot dogs for dinner, and coolers of drinks. Also we are going to provide hot chocolate immediately following the galaxy dive.
@Scuba_Jenny (Jenny) - Soft taco shells for the omelettes and salsa.
@Hogfish1 and 3 - Breakfast/dinner items.
@Plato and Caverns&Taverns - A couple of flats of eggs and a big bag of shredded cheese.
@jsisemore and crew -
@Ladydivr (Rita and John) - Home-fried potatoes for breakfast, and probably hotdogs for the dinner.
Eduardo - A huge pot of homemade chili for Saturday night!
University of Tampa (20) - Meat for the grill, side dishes, dessert, eggs, and breakfast pastries.
UCF (20) - Eggs- 60 count, shredded cheese, bacon bits, peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives, salsa, 32 wraps, 80 bottles of water, 32 burgers with buns, 32 hot dogs with buns, Snacks (Cookies, chips, goldfish crackers)
@jeandiver (Jean)
For those who always ask what to bring. Here are some ideas...
Meat items for the grill (We're trying to keep it simple so it doesn't take forever to cook for the group)
(Please keep it to Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chicken breast and premade items like pulled beef/pork, meatballs, and shish kabobs. If you have something else you were thinking about and want to cook that yourself, that's great! Some have brought fryers or smokers and added to the meat items that way.) Don't forget the buns for items like hamburgers and hot dogs.
Eggs (We never seem to have enough.)
Items for the omelets (additional meats, peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives, salsa, wraps, cheese, etc.)
Items for Breakfast (Juices, fruit, muffins, coffee, creamer, etc.)
Charcoal (I'll need several big bags of self-starting for the large grill)
Condiments (cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, BBQ sauce etc.)
Paper towels and napkins
Heavy-duty Paper Plates (no Styrofoam please) and dessert plates.
Plastic silverware (We have plenty this time.)
Bottled water
Side dishes (casseroles, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, chips and dips/salsa, fruit salad, green salads w/dressing, veggie tray w/dip, etc.)
Deserts (Oh please don't forget the deserts!)
Tiki torches and fuel (for around the fire)
FIREWOOD FOR THE CAMPFIRE (Any amount would be appreciated!)
We also need Volunteers to help out during meals for the weekend. THANKS!!!!
If we all pitch in and take a task, it makes for a fun weekend for everyone.
Sat. Breakfast -
Cook - scubafool
Food Prep and set up (3-4) Hogfish1 and 3
Egg cracker (2) - @jsisemore and crew
Clean up (3-4) - Daniel
Sat. Dinner -
Cook (2-3) - Roxanne, John, Ben
Tables and food set up (2) - @Greg7373 (Greg) and Florida Sea Base staff
Clean up - @Plato and Caverns&Taverns
Sun. Breakfast - University of Tampa
Cook - scubafool
Food Prep and set up (2) University of Tampa
Egg cracker (2) - @Jill Otter & @Scuba_Jenny
Clean up (3-4 ) - UCF
Fire Circle Clean up - UCF and University of Tampa
If someone needs ICE on the way in,
there is a self-serve ICE machine when you leave High Springs
to turn on the road to go to Ginnie.
In addition to Ginnie's Springs store and dive shop,
Air Fills: Cave Country Diving - Home in High Springs where Salvo used to be.
(US Hwy 441)
There is a Winn-Dixie in High Springs, open 7 AM to 10 PM every day.
Also a Publix close to the Interstate 75.
There is also a CVS Pharmacy right next to the Hardees.
If you have any questions, just ask. One of us will respond.
there is a self-serve ICE machine when you leave High Springs
to turn on the road to go to Ginnie.
In addition to Ginnie's Springs store and dive shop,
Air Fills: Cave Country Diving - Home in High Springs where Salvo used to be.
(US Hwy 441)
There is a Winn-Dixie in High Springs, open 7 AM to 10 PM every day.
Also a Publix close to the Interstate 75.
There is also a CVS Pharmacy right next to the Hardees.
If you have any questions, just ask. One of us will respond.
And the lonely Beano will be there too. Not sure what I am bringing yet , except my chair.
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