Gasparilla Tampa Bay Pirate Invasion

[robert843]

Well for me things worked out that I could go but none of my crew could go so I didn't feel like towing 12 hours each way by myself so I have to bow out. I truely am dissapointed as this is the third year I have tried to go. It will happen one of these years.

 

[Jerry Ferrera]

Well for me things worked out that I could go but none of my crew could go so I didn't feel like towing 12 hours each way by myself so I have to bow out. I truely am dissapointed as this is the third year I have tried to go. It will happen one of these years.

That sucks maybe next year. I hope we can get a group together but it looks like they are all fizzing out on us.

 

[veedubtek]

Well for me things worked out that I could go but none of my crew could go so I didn't feel like towing 12 hours each way by myself so I have to bow out. I truely am dissapointed as this is the third year I have tried to go. It will happen one of these years.

Well, mark me down as one of your crew next year, I'd definitely be down.

 

[sstegh]

Well, mark me down as one of your crew next year, I'd definitely be down.

Me too. I'd love to go but won't be towing my boat down there for it.

 

[Jerry Ferrera]

We have the pictures from this years Gasparilla event Tampa, FL

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

http://wfla.com/2016/01/30/watch-the-2016-gasparilla-parade-of-pirates-replay/

 

[robert843]

Me too. I'd love to go but won't be towing my boat down there for it.

@veedubtek and @sstegh next year I will hit you guys up first for this trip!

 

[tim h]

Next year for sure !
I will need to gather a krewe, if anyone wants to hop on with me.

 

[chris24]

I participated in the actual invasion right next to the pirate ship. Things get a little crazy out there!

 

[tim h]

Is anyone considering going this year ??
Still want to try and go...

 

[chris24]

I've done it last 2 years. I think I'm going to pass this year. It's not much fun for the driver of the boat, it's constant awareness and pushing off other boats.
If you decide to go, let me know and I'll tell you where to get the supplies.. you will need beads, and lots of them..

 

[luckie_529]

I hope to get this in for next year.

 

[veedubtek]

Looks like I'll see you next week @tim h !! Hope you don't mind us bringing some stragglers!

 

[tim h]

360 Mardi Gras bead necklaces
2 Water Balloon Launchers
800 bio-degradable water balloons
3 - 3x5 pirate flags
1 - 3x5 old glory
2 pirate costumes

It's coming together nicely...

 

[veedubtek]

Anyone else out there yesterday? Spotted a 15+ ar240 (green), ar230, and an ar192. And a 242 e-series on a lift in the channel. What an awesome (yet stressful) event. Kudos to @tim h for being a badass captain and not getting us runned over.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

How cold was it? Damn cold today!!!

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

It was so cold yesterday I actually wore a sweatshirt and pants that had extensions that covered my legs, I forget what they call those, Oh Yea LONG PANTS. I had to shovel my walkway to get to my car and chip the ice off the windshield just to go buy firewood to keep the house warm. I don't think it even got out of the 50's now that is cold!!! If it gets any colder I may need to wear shoes and socks. OH that would be intolerable!

 

[veedubtek]

It was chilly, but really not bad at all once the beer started flowing. Couple guys didn't really appreciate Tim's water balloons though, lol.

 

[DieselCamel]

Here are my pictures

https://goo.gl/photos/TN6emNDpJShzohGH8


Thanks again @tim h

 

[Andy S]

Here are my pictures https://goo.gl/photos/TN6emNDpJShzohGH8 Thanks again @tim h

Even with the not so great weather it still looks like you guys had a good time.

I found the invasion date in 2018, January 27th, and I'm schedule to be off that weekend so Cindy and I are planning on make the 2018 invasion.