Peacock users

FYI to Peacock Springs users

Please display your c-card and park pass on the dashboard in a manner that the ranger can read it. Not doing so can result in your vehicle's tag being written down and receiving a ticket in the mail.

For the visitors that get a blue envelope,dive,then return the blue envelope to the box without payment may result in a very unfortunate visit with law enforcement.

The ranger staff has a job to do,and keeps a closer eye than we may think. Cave divers at the state parks typically have a good reputation,lets keep it that way.

Thanks for the reminder Kelly. It does not take but couple of "bad apples" to make it hard for the rest of us.

Pretty crappy that this post even needs to exist... its not even like we(cave divers) can point fingers at someone else, its not like Peacock is a huge draw for other types.

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Originally Posted by cavediver256

Thanks for the reminder Kelly. It does not take but couple of "bad apples" to make it hard for the rest of us.

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Body cavity searches are instore for visitors living north of Macon :-)

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Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop

Body cavity searches are instore visitors living north of Macon :-)

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Heck, TJ may actually come down and dive with a temptation like that! :rollguy

I have yet to see a ranger since Janet left. Its habit to leave cards on the dash and have yet to forget but recieving a ticket would be a real bummer.

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Originally Posted by sskasser

Heck, TJ may actually come down and dive with a temptation like that! :rollguy

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.......... just speechless Shirley .....speechless !!!!

Was there on a weekday recently hoping to buy a pass from the ranger but alas, no ranger ever showed. Paid our $15 and figured we'd try again for the pass later, I know on weekends I usually see a ranger either before or after the dive, perhaps they aren't around as much on weekdays?

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Originally Posted by JahJahwarrior

Was there on a weekday recently hoping to buy a pass from the ranger but alas, no ranger ever showed. Paid our $15 and figured we'd try again for the pass later, I know on weekends I usually see a ranger either before or after the dive, perhaps they aren't around as much on weekdays?

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Seeing or not seeing a ranger is mutually exclusive to cave divers not displaying their credentials correctly,and cave divers not paying. I think with budget cuts and shorter staffing they have other responsibilites.

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Originally Posted by stairman

I have yet to see a ranger since Janet left. Its habit to leave cards on the dash and have yet to forget but recieving a ticket would be a real bummer.

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It is probabaly just a timing issue. I was there 2 days this week & saw a ranger on both days.

We were there on a Friday, and my buddy needed to buy a pass. He left a note to that effect with his c-card on the dash. We came back to a note from the ranger that she'd been by a couple of times, but missed us. We went back on Saturday and she came by while we were gearing up.

I think Kelly's right, and they're just stretched thin.

Just for those of you who don't know, you can order state park passes online.

http://www.floridastateparks.org/annualpass/default.cfm

John

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Originally Posted by jdsffa

Just for those of you who don't know, you can order state park passes online.

http://www.floridastateparks.org/annualpass/default.cfm

John

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Great point.
It is worth it if possible to give the purchase to Peacock because the park get credit for it.

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Originally Posted by jdsffa

Just for those of you who don't know, you can order state park passes online.

http://www.floridastateparks.org/annualpass/default.cfm

John

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Or drive by Troy Spring (or someplace like it) on your way into town, where there is almost always at least one ranger handy to sell you a pass.

pl

As Kelly said, apparently there is some benefit to Peacock if you buy the pass at Peacock, hence my desire to update my pass at Peacock.

It is time for me to renew my pass too. Does anyone have any contact information for the ranger at Peacock? Could we mail them a check instead of doing it online so they can get credit?

Thanks,
Jeff

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Originally Posted by icestac

It is time for me to renew my pass too. Does anyone have any contact information for the ranger at Peacock? Could we mail them a check instead of doing it online so they can get credit?

Thanks,
Jeff

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I have left a message with the ranger at the station 386-776-2194 when I am going to be there and need something.

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Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop

I have left a message with the ranger at the station 386-776-2194 when I am going to be there and need something.

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You can also drive to the ranger station. Don't cut through the park, because there are signs saying not to. Go down to the next graded road (towards Cow) turn right, and the ranger station is a few hundred yards on the right. I can't remember if there is a sign, anyone else remember?

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Originally Posted by FW

You can also drive to the ranger station. Don't cut through the park, because there are signs saying not to. Go down to the next graded road (towards Cow) turn right, and the ranger station is a few hundred yards on the right. I can't remember if there is a sign, anyone else remember?

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The mail box says Peacock spring.

We always make sure the money ends up at Peacock.

Every year in the past we've left a note on the envelope and on the dashboard saying we needed a new pass - and the ranger brought the paperwork around. Never figured it mattered if the pass got bought on Monday we first needed it or on the next day.

Sounds like at the moment that would cause a problem though. Seems like it's best to go around the corner and find the ranger just to be on the safe side.

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Originally Posted by FW

You can also drive to the ranger station. Don't cut through the park, because there are signs saying not to. Go down to the next graded road (towards Cow) turn right, and the ranger station is a few hundred yards on the right. I can't remember if there is a sign, anyone else remember?

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That is good to know, I never knew there was an official ranger station there, though I always wondered.