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Camping at Hillsborough River State Park in Tampa, July 2-4

PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:23 pm
by CAJUN LADY
Here's an invite to anyone wanting to join me camping on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th. I will be in site 107 (Loop 1), arriving Thursday about 5:00 pm. This is a nice, shady campground with a huge swimming pool at the front of the park. I think they have a place to eat there too (snacks/burgers). If you've never been there before and decide to join me, I have a list of sites that are nice and big...I'll be happy to list them for you.

PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:39 am
by John Boeckstiegel
Becca
Looks like a wonderful park. We are kayakers so that makes it even better. We will start looking into joining you. I am sure it fills up that weekend. I will let you know soon..... John :)
If you could send camp layout that would be great.... Thanks

PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:03 am
by Steve_Cox
Becca,

Sounds like a fun time. Hope to be there. :)

PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:52 am
by CAJUN LADY
John and Steve, that would be great! I will scan the layout of the park and email it to you on Monday...just checked my vehicle and I left my camping book home.

I would have answered sooner but for some reason, this didn't show up in my inbox. Sometimes I get replies, sometimes I don't.

PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:18 pm
by Michele
Hi Becca,

My sister and I will be in site #105.

Steve, hope you and Kim can make it.

PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:44 pm
by CAJUN LADY
Cool! :thumbsup: It's a nice park and has a huge swimming pool at the front of the park.

PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:55 pm
by John Boeckstiegel
We signed up for site #111 Fri thru Sun.
:D
The sites are going fast.

Hope others sign up fast. See you there.....
John

PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:18 pm
by lisasweetie
I'm in 113 Thurs to Sun. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone and camping in Fl again.
I'm already committed to 3 events and I don't get my baby until next weekend 2/28.... at least the site is listed as "full shade".

PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:24 pm
by John Boeckstiegel
Glad to hear your getting that Silver Shadow. Look forward to seeing it and meeting you at Hillsboro.

Hope more join in.... more the marrier.

PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:57 pm
by CAJUN LADY
Great Lisa! Will this be the maiden voyage of your Tear? I hope all of you enjoy the campground. Bring your suit...there is a huge swimming pool at the front of the campground.

PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:38 pm
by John Boeckstiegel
Cajun Lady
I looked at all the map pics of the park. I see severel spots say no swimming. Does this mean there is no swimming in the river anywhere? We are kayakers and enjoy the river more than a pool. Hope some others will be kayaking too. John

PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:19 pm
by lisasweetie
CAJUN LADY wrote:Great Lisa! Will this be the maiden voyage of your Tear? I hope all of you enjoy the campground. Bring your suit...there is a huge swimming pool at the front of the campground.


I plan to have her well broken in before July 4th.... :lol: This will be a long drive for me tho.... I have already committed to 4 events between now and Sept. From here to Fl. So much for needing a hobby. I am still trying to figure out what to call her. I'd love some help with that.
Think fish and undersea stuff.... Any thoughts? I will probably re post this request in the lady teardropper area (no offense gentlemen).... :R

PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:26 pm
by John Boeckstiegel
Our cargo conversion is called Seaturtle Inn. I own a sign shop so it is easy for me to decorate it how we like. It will have palms and sea life all over it. I have 2 sea turtles on the front now. We are thinking ... starfish, seahorses, shells, and the like. Let me know if I can send you or take with me some graphic to the park for you. Just send me a pic and size... hope this helps.... John

PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:13 am
by CAJUN LADY
John Boeckstiegel wrote:Cajun Lady
I looked at all the map pics of the park. I see severel spots say no swimming. Does this mean there is no swimming in the river anywhere? We are kayakers and enjoy the river more than a pool. Hope some others will be kayaking too. John


John, I don't think they allow swimming in the river. Of course I don't think the gators would mind. ;)

I'll try and get over there this weekend and take some pictures of your campsites and post them.

PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:17 pm
by Steve_Cox
Site 112
arriving Friday
can't find my speedo
bring box fans - If it's not the heat, it's the bugs.