ATV Florida Forum

I have posted a topic regarding this event ( here is the link http://www.atvflorida.com/forum/index.php/topic,19235.0.html

For those that are showing up, please haul your ATV on trailer or truck so that the media knows who we are.  We need to stand out ! No riding

We will meet on the south side of the over pass by the large green sign that says no ATVs.  We want to meet 30 minutes before the event to discuss our approach, that means we will meet at 9:30AM PLEASE BE EARLY.  According to Rick there will be a reporter that wants to interview us. Please dress Appropriately, the public and media will be watching.

The Plan:

1. To expose in public the breach between the SFWMD and Collier County regarding the promised 640 acres for OHV use.

2. To expose how the SFWMD & DEP are taking our out door recreation away from us. From fishing & camping. 

3. To spill the beans in public that part of this EVERGLADES RESTORATION PROJECT is to benefit the builders

4. The "Affiliation" between the SFWMD and builders. ( I have news articles to prove it ) 

We will pass copies to guests at the event. Directions are on the invitation go to the link above.

I need more support guys please try to show !!!!!!!!!

I just had a phone interview with a reporter from the Naples Daily News Jeremy C. He asks me several questions about us and our recreation, and why we are demonstrating at this event. He will be present at this on Wed. He said he has been on top of the issue for several months now.

He also mentioned that some very important people will be at this event.  Please we need more support !

By the way, he will be reading these comments on our site.

I wish I could join you down there but there is no way I can get away from work right now. Hope all goes well.

Read this so you will know how bad we're getting screwed. http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2006/jul/28/sfwmd_balks_promised_land_atv_riders/

Dennis, It's  my understanding that the GOVERNOR WILL BE THERE.This is a great opportunity....

This just came out in the NAples Daily NEws......Give them hell folks.....


http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2006/nov/27/atv_protest_planned_everglades_event/?latest

I will be there!!

Scratch check ur PM

Lets do this!!!!

There has to be more riders from Naples here, come on guys - need your support !

You guys are awesome! If I didnt live so far away from naples I would go.

OK,

I'll bring the wife and 2 kids...lol

I should be able to get 2 or 3 more friends with me...

Bring the inlaws if you have to, lol

 ???  Now your asking for it. Dont you know we just came off a Holliday?

I'll be at the sign at 9:30am

Rad what are talking about I live in Miami and I am going it is all for a good cause everybody that is there is 1 more they have to look at if I can go anyone from here can go.How many of us that say we cant go ever rode the squares? that is what u have 2 think of.

SEE YOU GUYS AT 9:30 AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE !!!  PLEASE LEAVE EARLY BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC !!!   

I HAVE A LIQUID CHALK MARKER SO WE CAN PUT THE FOLLOWING ON OUR WINDOWS :

"SFWMD PROMISED US 640 ACRES 3 YRS LATER NOTHING"

CERP = CANCELED EVERYONES RECREATION PROJECTS

"SFWMD POLLUTES OUR WATERS"

CERP = WATER SUPPLY PROJECT TO BENEFIT DEVELOPERS

"SFWMD & DEP LIE TO US "

"SFWMD BREACHED CONTRACT W/ US "

CERP FOR REAL ESTATE INTEREST NOT EVERGLADES"

WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO RIDE

WHERE THE 640 ACRES !

Add more if you want

Good luck there are going to be many of us with you in spirit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're right! These guys are just playing cat and mouse! It's time to get this done!
I don't live in the area, but I support what you are doing and I applaud the fact that you have the guts to let others know what's going on. Keep up the good work!

THRUMUD, you are an inspiration to all of us. Give them HELL today and expose those sob for what they are. THANK YOU from all of us....

Getting ready right now. We need a better turn out for this. Naples Riders! Where are you?

Lets make this the largest group ride from ATVFLORIDA ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That must have been you guys heading out at around 11:30am as I was heading in.
Work obligations can suck.
I forgot just how awesome that place is. I took a drive all through there and
see they haven't done a damn thing except kick us out.


Hey, they did put this sign up:

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/kr-yppy/squares/IMG_3101.jpg)

Maybe these piles of dirt are what they call progress...I swear they were there
the last time I rode it legally.

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/kr-yppy/squares/IMG_3105.jpg)

I think these are new

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/kr-yppy/squares/IMG_3096.jpg)

Yeah, ATVs are the problem..

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/kr-yppy/squares/IMG_3102.jpg)

What a cool place..

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/kr-yppy/squares/IMG_3094.jpg)


Friends of the woods...hahaha
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/kr-yppy/squares/IMG_3108.jpg)

(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/kr-yppy/squares/IMG_3107.jpg)

Showing the cause....

(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/3381/newpicts52cf7.jpg)

Interview #1...

(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4804/newpicts51xl8.jpg)

Thrumud and Articcat taking control... :o
(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/5889/newpicts53oa4.jpg)

This man could talk... ;)
(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3806/newpicts54cr3.jpg)

This was a well organized meeting and we were way out numbered by the enemy. >:(

(http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4687/newpicts57lh0.jpg)

This was a well organized meeting and we were way out numbered by the enemy.... >:(
Thanks guys for all the support today. Talking to them about our 640 acres is like talking to that pile of dirt in the other picture.  I'm tired or their excuses. Endangered this.... and protected that.... and most of all.."Non Compatible"....bs line they hand out over and over...

thats gonna change ;)

last time i check those endangered this and protected that do not have jobs and pay thier bills! WE DO!!

Hey, who's the fat dude in red?  :D OK, It's me.
I was nice to place the names with the faces. A special thanks to "scratchupbangup" who made the long drive, bikes in tow.

Makes me sick seeing those pictures and thinking of all the good times had out there by all ........ cant say much more.

That's Mario, got to hand it to the guy he was great out there.

Thanks Mario

I was a little disappointed that more people didn't show up for support.I wrote all over my Tahoe, towed my quad there from St.Pete, brought my little girl and her Power Wheels quad, and even brought a friend from Sarasota.My friend Drew is one of my long time riding buddies, and he's not even a member.
  I hope more people understand how important this is and show up for the next appointment!!
  And, as always, the new guys I met today were good people...hope to ride with you guys soon.

Your dedication today will pay off, you watch.  Thanks Chino for your support. We'll ride soon.

By the way, I liked the way you shook that guys hand and called him the enemy...what a slap in the face!!LOL

 I will agree. We have to show up when ever possible. I spoke to two rangers who were glad we were out there. (They too miss riding out there with friends and family.)
 We, OHV, owners need to be a thorn in side, not make asses of ourselves and continue our fight.

I got to give the guy some credit for standing there sweating like a pig in a farm.  I loved the look in his face when I called him out loud.  He looked like this  :SternSmile.gif

Well, if you call him and actually get through, and he agree's to a meeting, then let's arrange a place on the weekend so everyone can show up.I went on the group ride in Delancey when they opened the new trail.There were so many people there I couldn't count them all.

Great job guys.  I couldn't get the day off work.  Next event contact me and I'll make some flyers and put them up at Fl motorsports.  I work in parts there.