2009 CDF Social

[Sludge]

Update: We have finalized the date and location of the next social. It will be at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park, July 4, 2009.

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Original post:
We're in the process of planning the 2009 Cave Diver's Forum Social. While we've started making arrangements, we would like to get input from the members so we can make changes if necessary.

In the seven years that we've been holding socials we've gone in several different directions: we've had them at Ginnie and in Mayo, we've had them in the winter and in the summer, and we've had them on holiday weekends and non-holiday weekends.

What we're planning this year is holding the social at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park in Mayo, Florida on Saturday, July 4. Here is their web page:

http://www.floridastateparks.org/laf...gs/default.cfm

I know some will complain that they can't make a holiday weekend because of family obligations. But there are many that can only schedule a trip on a holiday weekend. We try to alternate when we can.

So - who likes this, or do you have a better suggestion? We've already made the reservation, but we're far enough out that we can change our plans if we need to.

Feedback, please!

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Sounds good.

[J_glenn06]

I was going to try and get to this one but don't know if I can make July 4 if it changes cool if not ill have to catch you all on the next one

[Sludge]

Come on, Joseph, don't give up so easily! The purpose of this thread is to determine if enough people can't make it that day, so we might need to change it.

[J_glenn06]

Come on, Joseph, don't give up so easily! The purpose of this thread is to determine if enough people can't make it that day, so we might need to change it.

lol I would love to finally come and meet you and everyone else maybe get a dive in with you

[cavemark]

Is the park willing to work with the CDF to allow us to reserve some campsites?

Mark

[Sludge]

I'll get BobK, our official CDF Social Director, to look into that.

[BobK]

Is the park willing to work with the CDF to allow us to reserve some campsites?

Mark

I don't want to get into reserving blocks of campgrounds or cabins. The park generally wants a deposit, and I fear I'd be left "holding the bag".

The ranger says they get pretty busy in the summer, I image the 4th of July would be very busy also. You can reserve a cabin here:

http://www.reserveamerica.com/campin...72&search=site

For tent camping you have to call the park, 386-294-3667, as I don't see the reservation system supporting those types of reservations. I recommend doing so early.

[chimie007]

So - who likes this, !

Since you ask, I personally try to avoid cave country on big weekends like July 4th and Memorial as it is hard to get accommodation (have to decide a long time ahead), a lot of dive sites are crowded by non-divers, etc. For me the extra day off isn't an issue since I have good schedule flexibility at work.

[Me]

Have it the last week of March and I can guarantee 4 or 5 attendees.