I need some trip advice (on-topic)

Chuck wrote: I will. I've been checking out the lodging situation, and I
seem to
recall that you rented (or owned?) a cabin right on the Snowbird. Any
recommendations for lodging for a solitary ROFFian who doesn't want to
rough it at night, but would like to be close to the water?


If you decide to stay in North carolina, I might suggest a stop on the way
there. The FFF Southeastern Council Conclave is scheduled for Callaway Gardens
the first weekend of June. I plan to try to catch some of their huge bluegill
while there. The FFF usualy negotiates some very deep discounts for lodging
onsite.

I have missed your pictures of Perdnales Falls State Park lately.

Big Dale

On 03 Dec 2004 11:18:21 GMT, ospam (Big Dale) wrote:

If you decide to stay in North carolina, I might suggest a stop on the way
there. The FFF Southeastern Council Conclave is scheduled for Callaway Gardens
the first weekend of June.

I'm going to try and make it to that one, maybe see you there BD.
--
Charlie...
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Chrlie wrote:I'm going to try and make it to that one, maybe see you there BD.
--
Charlie...

It will be great to see you again Charlie. the invitations to tie have not come
out yet, but most of the time I am scheduled to tie in the mornings. This bunch
has a hell of a lot of fun. A couple of years ago my Cajun buds did a Cajun
feed on Thursday night and twice as many folks showed up for that as did for
the conclave.

Marc Pinsel has been coming up with some interesting things and events to make
the whole thing a lot more fun. Last year he scheduled Tom Travis to do a
progran which was scheduled to start at 11:00AM in the Bar. You will have the
opportunity to meet and become friends with a bunch of folks from Florida...
could lead to some pretty good fishing. I have a friend from Gainsville who
also enjoys fishing out of a kayak that I think you would enjopy fishing with.

Big Dale

Big Dale wrote:

If you decide to stay in North carolina, I might suggest a stop on the way
there. The FFF Southeastern Council Conclave is scheduled for Callaway Gardens
the first weekend of June. I plan to try to catch some of their huge bluegill
while there. The FFF usualy negotiates some very deep discounts for lodging
onsite.

Thanks for the suggestion, BD. I'll do some checking into it. I'm
still not sure where the heck I should fly into if I do go to NC.

I have missed your pictures of Perdnales Falls State Park lately.

I've missed going there. What's usually one of the best fishing
times of the year has been a total washout (pun intended) due to all the
rain we've been having:
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/tx/nwis/uv...te_no=08153500


Chuck Vance (but things sure are green this year)

On Fri, 03 Dec 2004 07:07:22 -0600, Conan the Librarian
wrote:

I'm
still not sure where the heck I should fly into if I do go to NC.

Atlanta's 3-4 hours from Snowbird. Chattanooga is closer but I don't know
about flights in or out of there.
--
Charlie...
http://www.chocphoto.com/ - photo galleries
http://www.chocphoto.com/roff

Asheville is 2 hours east of Fontana Lake, Santeetlah Lake and Snowbird.
It has an airport, but I've heard connections through there can be
expensive. I wouldn't fly into and drive out of Atlanta if I had a
choice...much like the release of a magnificent bowel movement after
days of constipation, making one's way out of Atlanta can be a strained
and unpleasant processs... g

jeff

Charlie Choc wrote:
On Fri, 03 Dec 2004 07:07:22 -0600, Conan the Librarian
wrote:


I'm
still not sure where the heck I should fly into if I do go to NC.


Atlanta's 3-4 hours from Snowbird. Chattanooga is closer but I don't know
about flights in or out of there.

On Fri, 03 Dec 2004 19:10:40 GMT, Jeff wrote:

making one's way out of Atlanta can be a strained
and unpleasant processs... g

Based on the casual way you steer, I imagine those around you on the road
share your observation. g If you avoid rush hour it isn't too bad, and there
are plenty of flights to choose from.
--
Charlie...
http://www.chocphoto.com/ - photo galleries
http://www.chocphoto.com/roff

Jeff wrote:

Asheville is 2 hours east of Fontana Lake, Santeetlah Lake and Snowbird.
It has an airport, but I've heard connections through there can be
expensive. I wouldn't fly into and drive out of Atlanta if I had a
choice...much like the release of a magnificent bowel movement after
days of constipation, making one's way out of Atlanta can be a strained
and unpleasant processs... g

I have very vivid memories of Hotlanta traffic, so I think I'll
pass. :-} I'll look into Asheville, as it looks like the drive would
be a pleasant one. Knoxville is also an option, but I never enjoyed
driving through there either. (Is Malfunction Junction still as bad as
ever?)

Thanks for your help.


Chuck Vance

Jeff wrote:

Asheville is 2 hours east of Fontana Lake, Santeetlah Lake and Snowbird.
It has an airport, but I've heard connections through there can be
expensive. I wouldn't fly into and drive out of Atlanta if I had a
choice...much like the release of a magnificent bowel movement after
days of constipation, making one's way out of Atlanta can be a strained
and unpleasant processs... g

I have very vivid memories of Hotlanta traffic, so I think I'll
pass. :-} I'll look into Asheville, as it looks like the drive would
be a pleasant one. Knoxville is also an option, but I never enjoyed
driving through there either. (Is Malfunction Junction still as bad as
ever?)

Thanks for your help.


Chuck Vance

On Fri, 03 Dec 2004 19:10:40 GMT, Jeff wrote:

making one's way out of Atlanta can be a strained
and unpleasant processs... g

Based on the casual way you steer, I imagine those around you on the road
share your observation. g If you avoid rush hour it isn't too bad, and there
are plenty of flights to choose from.
--
Charlie...
http://www.chocphoto.com/ - photo galleries
http://www.chocphoto.com/roff