UPDATED LOCATION: 21th Cedar Key Lunch/Gathering Weekend January 25, 2025 @ 11:30 AM

We are IN!

Reservations made.

Suite on the water.

Looking forward to it.

I have always wanted to attend one of these, but alas I work in finance, and the first 6 weeks of the Year I am basically working 6-7 days a week closing the books for the prior year.

you all have fun.

Well first we have to wait until the hurricane damage has been assessed and if the restaurant is open. But I am hoping for the best and hopefully by January everything is back to some sort of normal. 

I will once again volunteer to venture down the 80 miles during the month of December to evaluate the area. From some photos I have seen we may be looking for an alternate venue this year. ( Fingers crossed )

4 minutes ago, Calvin (no socks) said:

I will once again volunteer to venture down the 80 miles during the month of December to evaluate the area. From some photos I have seen we may be looking for an alternate venue this year. ( Fingers crossed )

Thank you Calvin and keep us posted. If we have to, we could move it to a place in Chiefland, if absolutely needed.

When I checked the website for the Steamers Bar & Grill, it said they are open. 

I'm in for lunch. Cedar Key is an awesome little destination with a short airstrip. I flew my Mooney into there for lunch a few years past. There's a restaurant (Tony's) that has some of the best clam chowder I've ever had. Anyone have a good hotel recommendation? 

47 minutes ago, GrrrBox said:

I'm in for lunch. Cedar Key is an awesome little destination with a short airstrip. I flew my Mooney into there for lunch a few years past. There's a restaurant (Tony's) that has some of the best clam chowder I've ever had. Anyone have a good hotel recommendation? 

Cedar Key already has severe damage from Helene, Milton is sure to add to the destruction and delay any repairs.

We (Calvin (no socks) and I, @Bernie) have been trying to locate a suitable place to use while Cedar Key is being rebuilt from the double Hurricane impacts this year.
I just received the following message from the scouting team:

I braved arctic conditions Today and certified BBQ Bill’s as an acceptable alternative for the Cedar Key 2025 luncheon site.

     A large open dining room and adequate parking area cemented my opinion.

    I spoke with management about our gathering. Payment at the table or cash register is the normal. I assured them that a phone call 24 hours prior with approximate attendance would be provided.

 

Bar-B-Que Bills

in Chiefland, FL

I hope to see everyone there. 

Not gonna make it this year.... I'll be 12 hours away that morning and I don't ride that fast.

30 minutes ago, 9Mary7 said:

Not gonna make it this year.... I'll be 12 hours away that morning and I don't ride that fast.

Well, maybe next year.

1 hour ago, 9Mary7 said:

and I don't ride that fast

Funniest thing all day😁

I'm planning to be there.

If the weather holds I will be there.

Jim and I have asked two others, don't know if they will come yet, one is interested.