Clearwater, Florida

[johnseafood]

Ann thanks for the pictures , seem to me that you guys had a great time all but the busch garden thing . The stripers are waiting for you

[mod squad]

I feel some tension here. Its ok ann just cut your dads line on a 40 lb striper and that will make him think about not going to busch gardens next time your down there. Glad you had fun can't wait to see the pictures

Alright, heres the deal on Busch Gardens. On Saturday we tried to go to BG. WE got everyone up early & were planning on being the at the gate when they opened. I was even throwing out some of my favorite Clark Griswald lines during the drive. Well about 20 minutes into out 45 minute drive we hit a major traffic jamb. The problem was the Iron Man Triathalon was running right thru town & it was next to impossible to get across town. We tried for about an hour to get thru but finally the executive decision was made to go back to the hotel & spend the day at the pool. It turned out to be a nice day. The kids swam, the wife sunned & I did my best at the tiki bar to support the Busch family. All in all we had a great trip.

See it wasn't my fault!

Matt

[LadyAngler]

Ann, thanks for the report and the great pics! So did Syd get more "spanish macaronis"???

BTW, where were your slicks and your chum grinder in those pics????

[striper101]

Alright, heres the deal on Busch Gardens. On Saturday we tried to go to BG. WE got everyone up early & were planning on being the at the gate when they opened. I was even throwing out some of my favorite Clark Griswald lines during the drive. Well about 20 minutes into out 45 minute drive we hit a major traffic jamb. The problem was the Iron Man Triathalon was running right thru town & it was next to impossible to get across town. We tried for about an hour to get thru but finally the executive decision was made to go back to the hotel & spend the day at the pool. It turned out to be a nice day. The kids swam, the wife sunned & I did my best at the tiki bar to support the Busch family. All in all we had a great trip.

See it wasn't my fault!

Matt

Matt,
I knew you would have a great excuse!
BTW,
I didn't know you can rent that nice of a boat in FL.

[johnseafood]

Alright, heres the deal on Busch Gardens. On Saturday we tried to go to BG. WE got everyone up early & were planning on being the at the gate when they opened. I was even throwing out some of my favorite Clark Griswald lines during the drive. Well about 20 minutes into out 45 minute drive we hit a major traffic jamb. The problem was the Iron Man Triathalon was running right thru town & it was next to impossible to get across town. We tried for about an hour to get thru but finally the executive decision was made to go back to the hotel & spend the day at the pool. It turned out to be a nice day. The kids swam, the wife sunned & I did my best at the tiki bar to support the Busch family. All in all we had a great trip.

See it wasn't my fault!

Matt

Hhahahha i knew you would find a way to support the busch family

[mod squad]

Paul,

This place was great, nice rooms, great pool, good food & fun restaurant & bar. The marina was nice & the rental guy had new Cobias with 4 stroke yamis for rent. 18'-25'. We rented a 20' with a 150hp 4 stroke that got us over mpg. I was amazed.

This place is the Holiday Inn Resort at Indian Rocks Beach (Tampa). I would go back.

Matt

[striper101]

Paul,

This place was great, nice rooms, great pool, good food & fun restaurant & bar. The marina was nice & the rental guy had new Cobias with 4 stroke yamis for rent. 18'-25'. We rented a 20' with a 150hp 4 stroke that got us over mpg. I was amazed.

This place is the Holiday Inn Resort at Indian Rocks Beach (Tampa). I would go back.

Matt

Thanks for the info Matt! I might have to give it a try down there!

[POON MAN]

Outstanding Family report !!!!!!

I look back now that my son is 18 and i say

" i should have taken more pictures "

You Guy's are truly a fishing family !!!!

[NotoriousBallyhoo]

dont make me blush