Sunbeemers rally Venice, FL

[riderR1150GSAdv]

I attended the Sun-your-Buns rally put up by the Sunbeemers club in Florida. The whole event takes place at the Venice campground in Venice FL. :thumb The campground is located on the Mayakka river that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Part of it goes around the campground creating a beautifull setting :D . The rally is basically a day and a half event starting on Friday noon time till Sunday morning.
I arrived on Friday afternoon and pitched the tent in a nice location, a little bit away from the water as a few mosquitos :cry were still around. The whole campground is covered by trees and they in turn have Spanish Moss covering them. At twilight, this gives the whole area a 'spooky' look to it.
On Saturday there was a poker-run, a 50/50 drawing, doorprizes and a skills event.
I decided to visit the Mayakka State Park on Saturday and boy was that pretty! Saturday morning there was a breakfast buffet(all you can eat), Saturday night we had all you can eat pizza, more beer, the awards ceremony and music. Sunday morning a coffee/donuts 'breakfast' and the ride was on to get home again.
All-in-all a nicely run event with great people in a beautifull part of Florida.
Oh before I forget, the weather was just perfect, with upper 50's in the mornings and mid 70's to low 80' in the afternoons :p

[parkec]

Anybody going??

FL November 21 - 23, 2008
17th Sun Your Buns Rally
Florida Sunbeemers #211
Come join the 17th Annual “Sun Your Buns Rally” and visit a bit of real Florida at the Venice Campground (www.venicecamp.com). The campground has hot showers and plenty of shaded camping. Rally fee includes 2 nights tent camping (RV & 4 wheel sites available at cost), Friday night hot dogs & chili, Saturday all you can eat custom omelet breakfast, “Fun Run” ride, Field Events, Nightly Movies & Bon Fire, Door Prizes, Awards, 50/50 Drawing, Saturday night all you can eat pizza & beer, Sunday morning donuts, 24 Hour Coffee & Lemonade. Pre-Registration: $40.00 Adult, $20.00 children 6 to 16. (Pre-registration ends 11/14/08) At Rally Fee $45.00/$25.00, Saturday Only Pass: $25.00 (includes dinner ticket). Take I-75 to exit 191, continue south on River rd., make 1st left at Snook Haven sign, follow dirt road to campground. GPS coordinates are N 27°-06.021, W 082°-20.062. www.floridasunbeemers.com, Contact Glenn: 2up@comcast.net, 941-223-3958.

[riderR1150GSAdv]

I am going if work allows. I can't preregister for this one, as I do last minute stuff.

[scoobs]

I'm already packed and looking forward to it! I'll be heading down on the Thursday morning, not sure if I'll do it in a "oner" or stop off on the way.

Cheers,
Ian :drink :eat

[parkec]

I'm going to be a day of...well for camping any how!

Camping...I wish..0-5% chance
Saturday...90% I'll be there.
Sunday...25% but working on it!

[parkec]

riderR1150GSAdv


Dude it must suck to be you!!


Great day Fishing...or a Great day on the cycle!!!

or course if your guiding and you got a bunch of whiners, or annoying artificials or fly only's..decision is easy :twirl Motorcylce!!


but I got to tell you..fishing or motorcycle...one tough decision:drink :drink :drink

[ekroth]

Split the difference - one of my most fun days was a cycle ride up to the Battenkill to play with the trout - decent fishing, great roads.

No question - ride to go fishing!

[riderR1150GSAdv]

riderR1150GSAdv


Dude it must suck to be you!!


Great day Fishing...or a Great day on the cycle!!!

or course if your guiding and you got a bunch of whiners, or annoying artificials or fly only's..decision is easy :twirl Motorcylce!!


but I got to tell you..fishing or motorcycle...one tough decision:drink :drink :drink

Nah not really, I fish for a living so I can ride...:laugh
Note to self, don't make a living from a hobby.....:banghead :bottle

See you in Venice?!?!!???

[riderR1150GSAdv]

The rally was great!!:dance 151 people registered, There were several vendors, field events and rides. The temps at night were in the upper 30's and low 40's making it great to cuddle up in a warm sleeping bag. :snore after having warmed up at the campfire with a adult beverage.:buds

[scoobs]

I had a great time! Thanks to all for their efforts in producing a wonderful event. The food was fantastic, all you could eat omelet breakfast was one of the best culinary experiences this year:eat

Cheers,
Ian :drink