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Rivertee
05-10-2014, 06:42 PM
Figured I'd start a thread for the meet-up the weekend of July 19th-20th or if people want to make it 20th into Monday the 21st.

OK Mers Manatee Springs Fl is extremely central for all the mers that have said they are coming. It's a great location and mers have given great reviews. So we will be there July 19-20th mers may come and go early or later but those two days are the official dates. See you there!

No fin required!
-If you don't have a tail yet don't count yourself out. Maybe some magic from the local mers can aid you on your journey to your own tail. If anything you'll be in great company.

Any other ideas please feel free to share ^.^

Mermaid Harmony
05-10-2014, 08:46 PM
I'll be in Tampa at that time!! I won't have my tail on me, but I'd love to meet everyone!

Rivertee
05-10-2014, 09:08 PM
Tampa is closer to Itchetucknee but still not too far from Blue Springs

XMermaidMarinaX
05-10-2014, 09:47 PM
That's within the 1-3 month thing Jazz gave me for how long my tail will take, so if I'm lucky and it's done by then since we ordered a monofin from out of the country, then I will definitely work out going and try to go!

Rivertee
05-10-2014, 10:04 PM
Awesome

WavyMermaidy
05-10-2014, 10:34 PM
Alabama is not out for me completely but it would be a bit far :/

Marlin
05-11-2014, 11:46 AM
My vote goes for Blue Springs, FL. Rainbow Springs suffers from the same problem as Alexander Springs for me- Way to far south.

Rivertee
05-11-2014, 05:59 PM
My personal vote is blue springs FL my husband wouldn't mind coming with me and I could bring my son

Marlin
05-12-2014, 12:50 AM
@Dana- If you guys were still thinking about camping out, we could get sites next to each other. Miss Marlin and I will probably reserve a spot from that Thursday through Sunday. We would love the company if you guys were up for it.

Rivertee
05-12-2014, 01:05 AM
I'd have to ask the hunny but I'd love that! We were def. planning an over night but multiple nights would be great though we have a two year old. Not sure how he would take to camping.

NerineArcticMermaid
05-12-2014, 12:12 PM
I can't travel that far.

So Alabama is my vote.. my car is on its last leg... blue springs Florida is way too south for me. :(

MermaidCelesteFL
05-12-2014, 05:30 PM
I have actually swam in Blue Springs, FL- the water is not as clear as you think it might be. Should we try something like Ginny Springs, FL?

Rivertee
05-12-2014, 07:04 PM
I'll add it to the list of options. Umm anyone know how to post a poll? Actually that's a lot closer to me than any of the other locations. I should really learn to research locations.

NerineArcticMermaid
05-12-2014, 07:36 PM
Blue springs Alabama is very clear. Has two large pools.. one shallow 3-6ft.. one deep 8-25ft...
There is a creek that leads away with great backdrop for photos.
Had picnic area and it's got camping as well.. water is nice temp..not too cold.

WavyMermaidy
05-12-2014, 07:59 PM
Personally I'd still vote for something at least in Florida...there are so many here, especially in that area where Itchetucknee, Blue, and Ginnie are, that we ought to be able to agree on one of those to make it easier in case others from elsewhere in FL want to come. But whatever is best...I am not for certain I can come so I don't want to make too strong of an opinion, lol :P

Green Tea Mermaid
05-12-2014, 09:50 PM
I love Blue Springs, FL! With enough notice I could possibly make it. No tail, but still want to meet everyone!

Marlin
05-12-2014, 10:20 PM
Ginny is a little too far for me... I would rather Blue Springs, FL or Itchetucknee; so put me down for either of those. That being said, Blue Springs, AL is the closest to me distance wise.

Blondie
05-13-2014, 12:50 AM
Just wanted to let you know that Itchetucknee is noooot really mer friendly. LOTS of sticks and branches. It's basically a creek, river, stream, so it has a constant current. I'm a pretty strong swimmer and it's not that easy to swim up stream. I would not recommend it as a meet up.

Rivertee
05-13-2014, 10:53 AM
Hmmm lot's of choices and mers but there's a lot to go on as well. I'm heading to the Itchetucknee this month and if I remember right they have lagoon areas to swim in but I'll check it out. That being said it seems Blue Springs FL has the most votes followed by blue springs AL. Again I agree we should find a location that works best for all parties, in hopes that if other Fl mers see this later on it's not too big a leap for them to come, that make sense? I don't mean to tread on fins I'm just trying to get a collective consensus on what everyone thinks.

Rivertee
05-14-2014, 09:58 AM
Ok Poll ends at the end of the month, the location with the most votes will be where we end up. This is make sure we have time for camping reservations and time to make arrangements.

Mermaid Harmony
05-14-2014, 06:53 PM
I just bought my tickets, and I'll be there the 13th-17th of July, one of those days I'm gonna go to Weeki Wachee springs, but if anyone is in the tampa area and wants to meet or go for a swim let me know! I'll be there with my cousin and my brother.

JessieMermaid
05-14-2014, 07:19 PM
It will be cutting it close for me. I'll be returning from a work trip but I may be able to make it... I vote Blue Springs AL. Marlin, I'd love to to the camping thing with you and Dana.

Rivertee
05-14-2014, 11:24 PM
Triple threat thrice the fun!!!

Marlin
05-15-2014, 04:27 AM
Sure! You and your Husband are welcome! :D The more the mer-rier

Rivertee
05-15-2014, 06:59 PM
Uh-oh 3 way tie so far

Melina Marina
05-17-2014, 08:51 PM
I vote Blue Springs Florida! I'll probably end up camping a night or two if I get to come down!

Marlin
05-17-2014, 09:04 PM
@Melina-

If you are going to- let me know- I'm gonna coordinate the camping sites so we have our own mermaid island of sites. As soon as the location is settled I am going to call the campground on-site and get a location reserved that has adjacent empty spots.

Mermaid Sirenia
05-18-2014, 09:11 AM
I vote blue springs, fl! Alabama is a bit too far of a drive for me:/


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Rivertee
05-20-2014, 07:35 PM
Only 11 days left Mers put in your vote and then planning will begin ^.^ Don't forget to join our FB page as well to keep up with the latest and geatest.

Rivertee
05-26-2014, 12:39 PM
Ok Mers there's only 5 days left to cast your votes for location. If your location does not win do not worry there's an entire summer! Feel free to start a meet-up for you and friends to join in on. This is by no means an official meet of the entire southern pod. (I only say this because I've gotten PM's to change location and dates like an admin or something). I'm just a VERY NEW mer looking to meet some mers in the community, don't forget merfest FL in Tampa. I believe it's Sept 23-25 but I could be wrong.

Rivertee
05-29-2014, 09:12 PM
Ok in light of recent findings (basically there's like 3 Blue Springs Fl parks) we're re-evaluating the location. Stand by for more details.

Rivertee
05-30-2014, 06:42 PM
Ok Mers Looks Like Blue Springs Wins To CLarify there are two in FL and one in AL. Orange City Fl offers camping and swimming, Lee FL offers swimming no camping, Blue Springs AL offers swimming and camping.

HOWEVER the poll results show Rainbow Springs as Second place if Blue Springs is voted out so Mers let's hear your thoughts.

NerineArcticMermaid
06-01-2014, 06:46 PM
Still hoping for the Alabama location. :)

Rivertee
06-01-2014, 07:16 PM
New Location proposed. Manatee Springs FL is VERY central for most mers. The farthest to travel would be from farther north in the Al and GA mers. FL mers however at most 3.4hrs. It has swimming, camping, wild life (awesome for photos) and other usful anenimies.

Mermaid Sirenia
06-01-2014, 07:22 PM
I would LOVE to go to manatee springs!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Marlin
06-01-2014, 10:36 PM
Agreed- I would love to go! Manatee has some awesome camping spots too- So that offer is still open to any mers interested :)

Rivertee
06-03-2014, 02:04 PM
Any objections to Manatee Springs?

JessieMermaid
06-03-2014, 02:28 PM
Matt tender says no. Maybe next time?
Also I may be hosting one later this summer......

Rivertee
06-03-2014, 03:24 PM
Awwe, please let us know when and where :-)

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NerineArcticMermaid
06-03-2014, 04:37 PM
Yeah. I can't go that far either.

JessieMermaid
06-03-2014, 05:37 PM
Dana, I will!

Nerine, do you think you'd be able to go to mine?

Mermaid Catkid
06-04-2014, 01:38 PM
DANG IT! my family is going to florida july 15-18! so close......

NerineArcticMermaid
06-05-2014, 11:48 AM
@jessie didn't know you were planning one.

JessieMermaid
06-05-2014, 03:13 PM
Yeah im looking at my schedule and at different places that are close that the hubby may relent and let me travel to. I'll post something to the pod once I figured it all out!

Marlin
06-05-2014, 06:14 PM
I don't mean to "double-dip" on meets or anything- but if you two are still thinking of going to Blue Springs AL for a meet, I'd be down for that.

NerineArcticMermaid
06-05-2014, 09:24 PM
@jessie I'm down for blue springs al just need a few weeks to save gas money and get two taken in... I'm not cleared To swim for two weeks yet.

JessieMermaid
06-06-2014, 01:09 PM
It probably won't be until the end of summer (yoohoo! big summer blowout! Lol) that will be when my travel hasn't been scheduled yet and I can get days off. Traveling for work and scheduling play time with other mers doesn't always mesh well. Lol

Marlin
06-06-2014, 06:08 PM
@ Jessie- Well, if your work brings you back my way- we might be able to head over to Vortex. Just let me know- I should be pretty available.

Merman Dan
06-06-2014, 06:24 PM
If I still lived in FL, I would take a trip down to Big Pine Key on July 12th, for the 30th Underwater Music Festival (http://www.lowerkeyschamber.com/festival.cfm).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L98POuwZ_Vg

JessieMermaid
06-06-2014, 07:17 PM
Will do Marlin!

Rivertee
06-06-2014, 08:21 PM
Ah ^.^ All sounds fun!

Mermaidmechanic
06-06-2014, 10:08 PM
OMG I think im off duty that weekend YAAY!

Marlin
06-07-2014, 01:11 AM
@Mechanic- 2 things-

1- WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!!?!? I've missed you!

2- You going to be headed to Manatee with us? :D

Mermaidmechanic
06-08-2014, 07:17 PM
On July 20? TOTALLY

Marlin
06-08-2014, 08:06 PM
On July 20? TOTALLY

:yay::yay:Yay!

Mermaid Sirenia
06-08-2014, 11:54 PM
Eee this is so exciting! This will be my first meet with you guys! I'm almost certain I can go but I will have to double check!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Rivertee
06-09-2014, 09:03 PM
First timer as well so I can't wait ^,^ Gotta get the money together to reserve camp sites lol

Marlin
06-09-2014, 11:19 PM
So just to clarify- 20th of July at Manatee Springs. Some of us will be on the site camping for the weekend, and any others who want to join us for camping are welcome :)

Rivertee
06-10-2014, 12:48 PM
Absolutely

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Mermaid Sirenia
06-10-2014, 03:35 PM
Hey Dana I saw on one of your posts something about a jacksonville pod, just out of curiosity how many people are in the jacksonville one? I live in fernandina so I'm only about 30 minutes away from you guys!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Rivertee
06-10-2014, 03:55 PM
So far three counting me

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MermaidCelesteFL
06-10-2014, 09:50 PM
I can come, but it's a 2.5 hr drive for me, as I'm coming from Kissimmee. I'm probably going to need to camp out with you guys. How deep does this spring get?

Rivertee
06-11-2014, 10:53 AM
To be honest I don't know. I've never bene to manatee springs before.

Marlin
06-11-2014, 02:04 PM
@Celeste-

The spring gets down to around 40 ft. It's pretty deep, but the run is around 8ft. It was a great place to swim in my monofin the last time I was there. Water was crystal clear, there is even a little beach to lay on. You guys will love it.

Melina Marina
06-20-2014, 08:42 AM
I'm definitely coming! I'm just gonna make it a mercation and take multiple days off so I can do weeki watchi before this as well as maybe swimming with manatees again--I did that on Spring Break and LOVED IT!

Mermaid Sirenia
06-20-2014, 09:20 PM
I seriously cannot wait to meet all of you!!!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Rivertee
06-20-2014, 11:38 PM
Time is getting closer

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SirenaBridge
06-21-2014, 06:11 AM
Hello All,
I'm just now seeing this thread... I haven't been to any Pod of the South meet-ups, so I'm hoping I can join you for this one in July. Manatee Springs is about 3.5 hours for me - so I might be interested in the camping option if it's still available. Thanks!

Rivertee
06-21-2014, 07:28 AM
It is just call for reservations

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Marlin
06-28-2014, 07:05 PM
So... I hate to be the bearer of bad news yet again... but the campground is undergoing reservations starting on the 13th and won't be available for us. That knocks Miss Marlin and I out of the meet. We can't drive all the way down there and not have a place to stay for the weekend.

Sorry guys. Gonna have to sit this one out :(

NerineArcticMermaid
06-28-2014, 07:58 PM
id still like to meet up at blue springs alabama... ;)

Merman Dan
06-28-2014, 08:22 PM
I swam at Wekiwa Springs, when we went on vacation at Disney World. The water was a chilly 72ºF but crystal clear and very refreshing!

MermaidCelesteFL
06-28-2014, 08:27 PM
@Merman Dan- Do you live in Florida, or are you on vacation? If you're from here, you should definitely come swimming with me. Looks like you're in my neck of the woods.

EDIT: I'm a silly mermaid. You're in the Chesapeake pod. That answers my question.

As to the other question at hand: Looks like we have a problem on our fins.

Marlin
06-28-2014, 08:31 PM
Well, I did a little digging, Camping spots open up again (from what I could tell) around august 15th. That was the weekend I saw that we could grab a few for us all. Would anyone have a problem with re-scheduling?

MermaidCelesteFL
06-28-2014, 08:41 PM
It's far enough in advance, so I can do it.

Merman Dan
06-28-2014, 08:42 PM
How about July 12th, for the Underwater Music Festival (http://www.lowerkeyschamber.com/festival.cfm) at Looe Key off Big Pine Key? :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L98POuwZ_Vg

Rivertee
07-01-2014, 11:12 AM
Well, I did a little digging, Camping spots open up again (from what I could tell) around august 15th. That was the weekend I saw that we could grab a few for us all. Would anyone have a problem with re-scheduling?


I can't v.v I'm watching my neices that weekend. But you guys feel free to go ahead.

Marlin
07-01-2014, 05:28 PM
How about the weekend of the 8th? They had spots available. If not, I understand; at this point, I'm probably not going to get to go either. The A/C on my car just gave out and there is no way I can make a 5-6 hour drive in the Florida summer without it. The repairs might cost me as much as $600, so I'm playing this by ear...


BLEH.

Mermaid Sirenia
07-01-2014, 05:48 PM
Not thinking I can go :/ my school starts back up on August 6th


~Mermaid Sirenia~

NerineArcticMermaid
07-01-2014, 11:16 PM
Again.. possible camping at blue springs Alabama. ;)

Rivertee
07-02-2014, 11:27 AM
Well there is merfest in September

Mermaid Heather
07-03-2014, 04:27 PM
I'm not sure where we're considering any more, nor for what weekend, (I need to read the whole thread) but if July 20 weekend is still up for grabs, that's my birthday weekend, so I'm going to be swimming somewhere!! It'd be great to meet some of you :)

Marlin
07-04-2014, 01:00 AM
I'm not sure where we're considering any more, nor for what weekend, (I need to read the whole thread) but if July 20 weekend is still up for grabs, that's my birthday weekend, so I'm going to be swimming somewhere!! It'd be great to meet some of you :)


Yeah... We are kinda in flux right now about when/where. We've had a few plans fall apart and we are trying to re-group. Sorry for the confusion.

Rivertee
07-04-2014, 10:29 PM
My time off has already been approved and given so I'll be down there at least one of those days maybe the 20th

NerineArcticMermaid
07-05-2014, 12:06 AM
I'm going to Alabama. I'll let people know when.

Mermaid Heather
07-05-2014, 11:43 AM
No worries, I'll try to keep the date open and we'll see what the group decides... :cool:

Rivertee
07-06-2014, 01:31 PM
Well I'll still be going at least on the 20th, that sunday to Manatee springs. If any Jacksonville or north FL mers want to meet somewhere I've got 19-21st off

Mermaid Sirenia
07-06-2014, 01:37 PM
Kaguria I'm from fernandina, which is just north of jacksonville! We should definitely plan a day to meet up somewhere!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Rivertee
07-06-2014, 01:42 PM
There's a beach party event on the 12Th if you're interested

Mermaid Sirenia
07-06-2014, 02:08 PM
Yeah where?


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Rivertee
07-06-2014, 05:07 PM
Orange park mall, I'm inviting all pirates and mers to volunteer for the event

Mermaid Sirenia
07-06-2014, 05:41 PM
Ok sounds fun! If my tail gets here on time (it ships tomorrow) I'll definitely go! Pm me if you have any details :)


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Rivertee
07-06-2014, 06:18 PM
Look at our fb group southern pod it has all the details

Mermaid Sirenia
07-06-2014, 06:32 PM
Do you have a link to it?


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Rivertee
07-06-2014, 06:57 PM
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/309118012463977/

Mermaid Sirenia
07-06-2014, 07:10 PM
For some reason the link didn't work but I see the details on the other post:)


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Rivertee
07-06-2014, 07:56 PM
Thanks

NerineArcticMermaid
07-06-2014, 09:40 PM
Is there 2 fb groups for southern? Or just the one pod of the south group?

Rivertee
07-06-2014, 09:41 PM
One

Mermaid Sirenia
07-06-2014, 09:45 PM
Found it! I Just requested to join it


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Rivertee
07-08-2014, 11:36 PM
Now I did start a group for just the mers of FL to help localize our state.

MermaidCelesteFL
07-12-2014, 03:04 PM
I'm still game to swim with someone, but I'm in Orlando. Green Tea Mermaid or Mermaid Mechanic- you in?

Green Tea Mermaid
07-12-2014, 04:59 PM
MermaidCeleste what day were you thinking? I got scheduled to work on the 20th, but I am off the following two days. I also don't have a tail yet. My tops are done, but I told Raven to hold on to them because she is going to be making me a tail and I want to receive it as a set. However, I am still up for a swim/meet up.

Rivertee
07-12-2014, 11:47 PM
I'm still free Friday Saturday Sunday and Monday

NerineArcticMermaid
07-12-2014, 11:51 PM
Fyi. There is already a Florida merfolk group. Lucy made it a while back

Rivertee
07-15-2014, 11:49 AM
SO jenny springs camp grounds are open, they seem to be ok from what I can tell. Any mers up for that location?

WavyMermaidy
07-15-2014, 12:27 PM
Just to clarify, Kaguria, are you talking about Ginnie Springs (you wrote Jenny). I'm not sure I'd be able to come but the possibility is there

maressa
07-15-2014, 12:36 PM
Ginnie is close to me. They are privately owned, and the guy who owns the springs charges more than the usual springs do to swim, something like $8 from what I've heard. I have never been there.

I thought the poll was in favor of Blue Springs?

Rivertee
07-15-2014, 01:13 PM
There was a lot of confusion of which blue springs then we'd agreed to manatee springs but the camp sites washed out. I'm just trying to do something with my time off

WavyMermaidy
07-15-2014, 02:05 PM
Alexander Springs is really nice...we've had meetups there before. There are quite a few others in the Ocala Nat'l Forest area, but that one has a deep boil and lots of open space to swim. Like everywhere else it would be crowded on a weekend, but it's another suggestion.

Rivertee
07-15-2014, 02:17 PM
Maybe on a monday make it a one day meet?

WavyMermaidy
07-16-2014, 07:06 AM
Turns out that I'm out this weekend due to some surprise plans...and I can't do Mondays in general. Hope someone is able to meetup with you and make it work out!

MermaidCelesteFL
07-16-2014, 06:05 PM
*waves hand* I wanna do something!

Rivertee
07-16-2014, 06:49 PM
I'm to the point I just might find a pool and look for mers

Marlin
07-16-2014, 11:46 PM
SO jenny springs camp grounds are open, they seem to be ok from what I can tell. Any mers up for that location?


I might be able to depending on the date. That spot's pretty close to me (relatively speaking). I still have to see how much it's going to cost to fix my truck before I commit to anything like that though. (again...very sorry to have to bail on the manatee meet :( ).

I really want to have another meet before swim season is over again... but we just seem to keep getting all buggered up :/

Rivertee
07-17-2014, 12:15 AM
Ain't that mer luck lol e can try for August

NerineArcticMermaid
07-17-2014, 11:24 AM
Im still planning on going to BLue springs alabama. I will post soon as i figure out when.. I got to get my tail tekn in before i got.. but itll be soon..

Rivertee
07-18-2014, 11:36 PM
:)

Rivertee
07-18-2014, 11:37 PM
I'm still off all weekend