YankeeDownSouthAdv.
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Location: Suwannee River Rendezvous
Mayo,FL
Link to site: Main Page
Facebook page for event: Coming soon
History of location:
Spring was used by prisoners working in the area. There has been some metal detectorists on the property in past years, but in recent light of renovations, there have been relics recovered dating back to the 1900 century and Native American artifacts as well. Civil War troops moved through area , on the river running adjacent to the property. The property is used as a camp ground, resort. New owners have been there since 2008. and a pool was just added and spring there stays a cool 70 degrees year round.
Lodging:
Lodging will be on site. They have a small motel, cabins, and river rooms, primitive tent sites, as well as a newly implemented RV area. Couple of the spots are large enough to accommodate larger groups and would be cheaper if folks joined up with each other. As well a heated pool, and jacuzzi( great for resting our bones after a long day of metal detecting) I prefer for those attending to stay on property, as it will make the event run easier, but i know some folks will be driving from nearby, etc. and each day there will be an entry fee($7.00 per day) if you chose to do so. staying onsite we have access to everything at no additional cost.
If you do reserve a spot here on the property , make sure to let them know your part of the metal detecting event. ( no discount as of yet) but it will help with keeping the numbers correct.
Other lodging locations: honestly there aren't many but feel free to google and search mayo,fl..there are a few in live oak,fl area. bit of a drive each day.
We will be issuing Wristbands for each day so make sure to stop by the pavillion on saturday morning ( this will be our main gathering spot.)
Schedule
Friday: 8pm-Hope to have a member of the historical society come and talk with those attending the hunt ( staying on property) about the area and its history.
Saturday
8am- Registration
830am-Hunt begins
12noon- LUNCH
1230pm-Hunt Resumes
530pm-DINNER (optional)
8pm - Hunt ends
8pm-9pm - Prize Giveaways
Sunday
check out is at 12 noon. we will play it by ear and either do more digging or maybe make a day doing something else, we are open for ideas. so at the moment sunday is a TBD.
times and events subject to change , they aren't written in stone folks.....we are all here to have fun so lets have fun!!! ,detecting, and enjoying our hobby and recovering/ saving history!
PRIZES
2 pairs of digging gloves (Large)
8meg JumpDrive
2 Cases
1964 Quarter
replica coin
1964 quarter from Ground zero vault.
v nickel
silver plated collectors coin commemorating bin laden mission (front)
back of coin
bookbag/backpack from our cruise
2 franklin half dollars
coin holders/ ornament
more coming soon!!!
Anticipated list of attendees
Mayo,FL
Link to site: Main Page
Facebook page for event: Coming soon
History of location:
Spring was used by prisoners working in the area. There has been some metal detectorists on the property in past years, but in recent light of renovations, there have been relics recovered dating back to the 1900 century and Native American artifacts as well. Civil War troops moved through area , on the river running adjacent to the property. The property is used as a camp ground, resort. New owners have been there since 2008. and a pool was just added and spring there stays a cool 70 degrees year round.
Lodging:
Lodging will be on site. They have a small motel, cabins, and river rooms, primitive tent sites, as well as a newly implemented RV area. Couple of the spots are large enough to accommodate larger groups and would be cheaper if folks joined up with each other. As well a heated pool, and jacuzzi( great for resting our bones after a long day of metal detecting) I prefer for those attending to stay on property, as it will make the event run easier, but i know some folks will be driving from nearby, etc. and each day there will be an entry fee($7.00 per day) if you chose to do so. staying onsite we have access to everything at no additional cost.
If you do reserve a spot here on the property , make sure to let them know your part of the metal detecting event. ( no discount as of yet) but it will help with keeping the numbers correct.
Other lodging locations: honestly there aren't many but feel free to google and search mayo,fl..there are a few in live oak,fl area. bit of a drive each day.
We will be issuing Wristbands for each day so make sure to stop by the pavillion on saturday morning ( this will be our main gathering spot.)
Schedule
Friday: 8pm-Hope to have a member of the historical society come and talk with those attending the hunt ( staying on property) about the area and its history.
Saturday
8am- Registration
830am-Hunt begins
12noon- LUNCH
1230pm-Hunt Resumes
530pm-DINNER (optional)
8pm - Hunt ends
8pm-9pm - Prize Giveaways
Sunday
check out is at 12 noon. we will play it by ear and either do more digging or maybe make a day doing something else, we are open for ideas. so at the moment sunday is a TBD.
times and events subject to change , they aren't written in stone folks.....we are all here to have fun so lets have fun!!! ,detecting, and enjoying our hobby and recovering/ saving history!
PRIZES All prizes are donated from members of our group, or others from within the metal detecting community. If you would like to donote a coin, or other prize PM me (Ocalasix) and i will get in contact with you. All prizes pictured below are in our groups posession when it is posted here.
2 pairs of digging gloves (Large)
8meg JumpDrive
2 Cases1964 Quarterreplica coin1964 quarter from Ground zero vault.v nickelsilver plated collectors coin commemorating bin laden mission (front)back of coinbookbag/backpack from our cruise 2 franklin half dollars coin holders/ ornamentmore coming soon!!!
Anticipated list of attendees
- OcalaSix and MrsOcalasix
- RiverRat and spouse + 2, possibly 3 (GA relatives)
- Bridge End Farm
- baywalker and wife
- Burdie (possibly)
- CRA61 +1
- Harp
- cntrydncr1 & Lena
- Gypsy Huntress & Karen
- Wayne P.
- MrNelson
- Old River & Spouse
- High Tree & Spouse
- Hysterocrates
- Bunker
- sniffer
- VTX
- Buzzlitebeer
Sign me up!!
- Anita Rae
- Ringnut
- Treasure Finders & Spouse
- Godisnum1 & Spouse
- surfmaid
- Cybercop & Spouse
- Scrounger (Mark) & Spouse per telecon
- NFdigger & Dad
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