BAD DECISION---- Paddling the Withlacooche River in Florida in an Inflatable Kayak.

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[@thewanderingshores]

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[@Snowburnt]

Good job finding your way out. The gators will normally leave you alone, if you leave them alone. I’m a avid backpacker of Florida, (also a forest ranger)

[@thewanderingshores]

Thanks, yes there were some moments of concern for sure but was able to stay calm and devise a plan. Thanks for checking out our video- Kyle

[@artlife6210]

Glad you survived! Ive rescued a dozen people after they tried to use(and popped) an inflatable paddleboard or kayak in the area where I fish thats packed with oyster beds, and when I see someone blowing one up at the launch I always warn them and tell them they are asking for trouble but they never listen lol

[@thewanderingshores]

You are so right, I learned my lesson. We have since sold that inflatable and if and when I go on any crazy adventures like this again I'll be using a hard shell kayak. But I can tell you it will not be in that area of the river. 8)

[@artlife6210]

@@thewanderingshores For sure, the kayaks today are almost cheaper than the nicer inflatables, and super light, safe travels!!!

[@Thfeyhvfdetyhbvcd]

I’ve paddled that River, and it can be a bit scary. Never considered using an inflatable though. If you ever get up the courage to paddle with alligators again, consider Myakka State Park down near Bradenton. But, for the premium adventure, get there an hour before the gates open. You’ll be in a line of other visitors trying to nab one of 30 daily permits for the WILD side of the park! You either walk a couple hours or paddle a couple hours into the remote section of the park until you come upon DEEP HOLE, a sinkhole at the river’s edge that is often lined with well over 100 alligators! I’ve walked this once and kayaked it twice. Quite an experience.

[@thewanderingshores]

Wow! That is great information. I've actually never heard of that place. We're going to be heading back to Florida next winter so definitely going to try to get one of those limited permits. I'm putting it on my Google maps right now as a reminder.

[@Thfeyhvfdetyhbvcd]

BTW, those permits are first come, first served. No reservations accepted. And that’s 30 TOTAL, hiking and paddling combined. On busy days, they’re all taken within 30 minutes of the park opening.

[@ericfrank8994]

I wish you would have shown us Michelle's response when she picked you up.

[@thewanderingshores]

Yes that would have been classic but at that point I was just so happy to see her I didn't have the camera out.

[@michelleshore8496]

I thought the same thing (after the fact). I will put my foot down next time and not allow him to take an adventure like this again. So thankful it turned out ok!

[@webugn2]

I've been kayaking a few years and this video is exactly why I get nervous before a trip 😂 Glad you're ok

[@thewanderingshores]

Yes, it was definitely a learning experience. I think next time I'll probably go out where most everybody else kayaks and canoes further north. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment- Kyle

[@Cathmoytura]

4:38. Fellow inflatable kayaker here. No, you never paddle through water vegetation with an inflatable. Especially when there are gators. Way too much chance of hidden hazards under vegetation. Your glasses might be polarized. Polarized glasses are a must for inflatable kayaking, so you can see into the water. On the smart side, going when it's cold is good. Alligators can't digest food if they're 70 degrees or less. They get passive when it's cold. Snakes, too, are lethargic. That's the time to explore remote areas. From about May to September inflatable kayakers in Florida should stick to smaller lakes with houses.

[@thewanderingshores]

You are very correct, this was a bad plan from the start 😛. Thanks for the tips, we are actually headed back to Winter in Florida next November and plan to make much different choices -Kyle

[@angelobowie6880]

Florida resident here, I spent 2 years in Oregon with an Inflatable pontoon style. Quickly ditched it when I moved back to The Withlacoochee area of Florida. *grin. I am researching the river and stumbled upon your vid. Simply awesome, you may be the new Indiana Jones of Florida Haha you answered a ton of questions for me with your experience, thanks Indy.

[@thewanderingshores]

How awesome is that. Thank you so much for that forever! Picture in my head now 🙂 I'm glad you enjoyed the video and learned what not to do in that river. I remember thinking this is not fun when I was going through it, but now a couple years later in seeing how many people have enjoyed the video. It just makes me smile.- thanks for taking the time to watch and even more to comment. Kyle

[@MrCox2121]

Going out alone was not the smartest decision, especially in unknown territory and inflatable. Glad you returned safely.

[@thewanderingshores]

Frank you are absolutely correct. It was a really scary situation and I need to do better research before acting. I had known that tour companies did kayaking tours on the withlacoochee little did. I know they were much further up the river and a much wider area with less gators. I appreciate your kind words and I'm glad that whole experience was over, but I'm also kind of glad I decided to film it since the outcome was not horrible 🙂 thanks for watching- Kyle

[@QuenchYourAdventure]

Haha man! You wandered alright! Glad you made it out and have a fun adventure to look back on!

[@michelleshore8496]

I will not allow him to do something like this again. Oh my!

[@WorrywartAdventures]

Enjoyed the video! We took our inflatable Driftsun out on Alligator Creek during alligator mating season. What were we thinking?!?!? We had a couple of jump scares. How did you carry the kayak so far? Our inflatable is still kind of heavy/awkward for one person to carry. Glad you made it out ok. Hope the wife didn’t razz you too much. Glad we found your channel.

[@thewanderingshores]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and watch. Glad to hear! I'm not the only one out there in the rivers in an inflatable entertaining the alligators 🙂 yes it was an awkward carry but once I got the paddles wedged in and didn't have to worry about them it was basically just carrying it on my head for all that way. Michelle still gives me crap about it to this day and that was almost 3 years ago now. Wander on- Kyle and Michelle

[@maybaby001]

I live here and would be terrified to paddle there! All of the biggest gators that I've seen in Florida have been right in that area.

[@thewanderingshores]

Then you know the genuine great I had as I was navigating that trip. Love that area of Florida, but won't be taking that trip again. 8)

[@ChillRetiree]

WOW! Good lesson in what not to do. I was nervous for you!

[@thewanderingshores]

I couldn't agree more, it was definitely a learning lesson. Just glad I was able to film it and survive it. We really appreciate you taking the time to watch the chaos. That was my life for several hours- Kyle

[@lindaromero7780]

Thanks for sharing. Glad it was you and not me!

[@thewanderingshores]

Trust me there were times that I wondered if anyone would ever see the video as I pictured the gators eating that along with me. 😃

[@James-3000]

I camp in the Withlacoochee State Forest and hike along the river where you were and those are some seriously gator-rich waters. They love it there, there's plenty of slow bends where a dozen or more will just be out sunning themselves, a pretty beautiful sight from shore. Kudos to you for keeping all your digits!

[@thewanderingshores]

It's always great for someone who knows the area and can vouch for what it's like with the Gators there. I didn't get a chance to film the actual Gators because I was too busy paddling to get the heck out of there. Thanks for checking out our video and enjoy Florida. We are over in Arizona this winter but thinking about going to Florida next winter again.

[@panussayaengwall1950]

Glad you made it safe.

[@thewanderingshores]

Thanks, it was a exciting and scary adventure for sure. But definitely something that I'll never forget.

[@craigharrell9205]

I’m glad you’re ok. You are one funny guy and I really appreciated your narration!

[@thewanderingshores]

Thanks for the comment, I'm just glad I had decided to take the GoPro with me that day. It was a lesson learned for sure.

[@misterscrubs]

Glad you made it. You are one brave dude. Personally I don’t do anything new alone. Will definitely subscribe.

[@thewanderingshores]

Thanks for checking out that madness....

[@jessiejustus2695]

I am so glad you found your wife and all worked out!

[@thewanderingshores]

Thanks, this was both an exciting and terrifying adventure. Thanks for watching.

[@yoyofd]

You really earned every like here . Good video! That was the real deal

[@thewanderingshores]

Thanks for the comment, it was pretty exciting and terrifying at the same time

[@extractedentertainment8213]

I was stationed at the Coast Guard station Yankeetown on that river 2005-2007 Braver than I, Ive seen monster alligator gar, alligators and bull sharks in the lower part of the river there.

[@thewanderingshores]

you are CORRECT... it was a bad idea, glad I made it through and I can promise that will not be on the agenda of adventures when we come back to Florida next winter. 8) Thanks for watching- Kyle and Michelle

[@bafergs]

We appreciate your experience. Reminds us of our paddle off Jekyll Island on the coast of Georgia and ending up in an area where sharks were feeding. What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Haha. Glad you made it out ok 👍 Keep on paddling.

[@thewanderingshores]

So glad that this adventure brought back some exciting memories. Thanks for watching.

[@candacerunning3652]

I've heard that generally gators won't bother you but, like you said, it was a remote section of the river. And, your kayak is inflatable. I've got an inflatable and hard paddleboard but fear taking my inflatable places with possible hostile water life, or too shallow water where the bottom could be punctured. Great workout tho!

[@thewanderingshores]

Thanks for taking the time to check out the insanity. That was that adventure. You're right, the inflatable version is probably not the best thing to take out in those swampy waters. I was also worried about it getting punctured on some of the small little log jams that I had to get over as well. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment as well- Kyle and Michelle

[@colleenobrienbaker1381]

Hi, my friend and I have rented a house on the Withlacoochee next month and we came across your video in our research of the river. So glad you survived and we would die if anything like that happened to us. Do you know which campground you put in near so that we can locate what part of the river you were on, and where our house will be located? We definitely don’t want to make any of the same mistakes thank you in advance.

[@thewanderingshores]

Thanks so much for checking out our video. Yes, here is the park where I put in at and I went directly north from here. maps.app.goo.gl/YUcpuDT2jqVEoPRV7

[@SmoreCampingwiththeSchraggs]

brrrr thats cold for FLA. We love our inflatable kayaks, but not sure if we would get in the water with Gators. lol I know you had a long hike but it was very funny also. Great video!

[@thewanderingshores]

We had only had the kayak for about a week. Probably not the greatest decision I ever made but sure did make for a great story once I was back safe. Thanks for watching our adventures. We have enjoyed you guys for a while now, love when you are the Wandering Wagners are on trips. I lived in Toledo for many years.

[@welltravelledlife]

The Aussie crocs scare us more than the Florida gators. Jenn loves kayaking and swimming and it always freaks me out when she heads into unknown waters.

[@thewanderingshores]

While the florida crocs scared me... I'd love a chance to visit the down under and see what they are all about. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment too. Kyle and Michelle

[@welltravelledlife]

@@thewanderingshores We did a helicopter pub crawl in Darwin and met a modern day crocodile Dundee who clobbered a croc over the head with a frying pan. We included news footage in our video because it was just crazy! There was definitely no swimming on that trip!

[@bradleystone6498]

I am so glad you are safe, Kyle. Wow. I only wish you had a GoPro on your vest or something, so we could have seen what was so scary, too. But really just glad you are safe!

[@thewanderingshores]

I agree, when I look back now I wish I had kept the camera on during all of those gator encounters for sure. While I'd love to make some more viral video I don't think I'm planning on doing that again anytime soon :-) . Thanks for watching Hope all is well with you.

[@bradleystone6498]

@@thewanderingshores From Westlake to Western Europe to Western Florida, life is an adventure if you only take time to look! Love the channel and can't wait to see your next video!

[@TilFurtherNotice]

Glad you made it out! We are full time RVers and recently bought and advanced elements kayak and was wondering how kayaking in Florida will be with it! Hoping we don’t run into this kind of trouble 😬 Thanks for sharing, new subscribers!

[@thewanderingshores]

Always great to hear from other fulltimers. We live the kayak and have taken it on several other adventures since. If you haven't seen it we have some clips in or St. Petersburg episode as well. We also have a video releasing Sunday that will include some footage from our trip down the Colorado River around Horseshoe Bend in AZ. Glad you enjoyed the video, in hindsight probably not the best decision if my life but it made for a heck of a story. Which kayak do you guys have?

[@TilFurtherNotice]

@@thewanderingshores agreed! Nice to connect! We are looking forward to trying it out in Florida so any tips or great spots would be appreciated! We have the convertible elite with solid bottom for two! Look forward to seeing the other videos! Happy travels!

[@thewanderingshores]

@@TilFurtherNotice excellent Great to connect with you guys too. I'll take a look and send you over some suggestions in the next day or so. As you can imagine I wouldn't suggest the withlacoochee :-)

[@TilFurtherNotice]

@@thewanderingshores 😂😂 nope. We will be in Weelaka area this winter 😉

[@thewanderingshores]

@@TilFurtherNotice I took a look around the location of Weelaka but we actually were not in that area when we were in FL last winter. However the lady that we bought our kayak from sent me a message with some very helpful info about where she has kayaked before so I thought this might be helpful as some of them are in areas not too far from where you are going to be. "Lithia springs is nice for kayaking but it goes into the Alafia river. I love weedon island in st Pete. Has to be high tide to get into the mangroves and the tunnels are pretty narrow in some spots. But still beautiful area to hike and kayak. Kings landing in Apopka shouldn’t be missed. The current is only a bit strong in two spots but it’s shallow and you could probably walk through it. You need a reservation to launch. Or go to Kelly Park to launch. Dink Docks in winter park takes you through the canals and the chain of lakes."

[@stevesampier527]

I too was a park ranger, and a nuisance alligator trapper. Alligators are seldom a concern for paddlers as long as they haven't been fed.

[@thewanderingshores]

Hey Steve, thanks for checking out my adventure. Glad to hear about the normal behaviors of those gators. I'm doubting based on where I was at that they get much human food from people since I never saw another soul out that way. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment- Kyle

[@kevinpounder]

Wow when theres tension it keeps you glued to the TV enjoyed watching kp

[@thewanderingshores]

Isn't that the truth, that's how I felt in the actual situation as well :-) Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@nodemever3291]

Your on one of the two Northward flowing rivers in Florida The St John's River is the other one If you're going to paddle North on the Withlacooche then you would be going down river

[@thewanderingshores]

I knew the withlacoochee flowed northward but I did not know about the St. John. That's a great trivia question appreciate you watching the video

[@nodemever3291]

Where did you launch from? The county I live in is bouldered by the withlacoochee on three sides and the Gulf on one We spend many hours on the river and the lakes it feeds Good to see even though it wasn't the smoothest trip you still enjoyed it Enjoyed the video

[@thewanderingshores]

@@nodemever3291 We launched from this park here. I'm going to post the Google link to make it easy. I'm guessing you probably know where it is, but figured I'd make it as easy as possible. maps.app.goo.gl/ng5C8iTXQWphq46a7

[@nodemever3291]

@@thewanderingshores That's a good hour to hour and a half southeast of where I am You are close to the Green Swamp which is where the headwaters of the river is I'm at the other end where it empties out into the Gulf It's a beautiful river all the way along it's length with many miles of undisturbed natural habitat and abundant wildlife Anyone who lives in this area of Florida is very fortunate if they are outdoors people

[@thewanderingshores]

@@nodemever3291 definitely, we are planning to come back that direction for the winter of 24/25. Looking forward to adventuring again in the sunshine state

[@lindacraig1580]

This made me nervous! You did get a good workout in! lol..

[@michelleshore8496]

I told him I am going to put my foot down next time and not allow him to do something like this again. So thankful things turned out ok!!! We are so glad you are enjoying our videos!

[@lindacraig1580]

@@michelleshore8496 Now that I am retired, I watch more You Tube than regular tv. I am enjoying your adventures! Happy for you! Travel while you are young!

[@yellowstone2964]

I went day hiking in N.Georgia with only water couple snacks,got twisted arond spent 2 nights in forest,no sleeping bag,tent ect..or cell service.I know the feeling !!!

[@thewanderingshores]

Holy cow, that would be so scary. Luckily it hasn't gotten that bad but I will admit there were times on that kayaking trip. I wondered if I might be in the similar situation.

[@RehobothHomestead]

Thanks for the river segment guidance. Sounds like something I would do - "That looks nice. Let's see what it's like." and go. BUT a question please. I am going to start traveling this fall and looking into an inflatable kayak since I don't want my canoe and kayak on the roof while I am hiking, etc. What did you consider the inflatable kayak a mistake? Or was the "inflatable' just in there for drama? And do you have suggestions on an inflatable kayak, please. The Intek is being highly reviewed, but it looks like a tub. Price is nice, but it looks really slow. And it is advertised for fishing which sounds tubby. (For comparison I have an Arluk sea kayak and a Curtis Lady Bug solo canoe which is really fast - and commensurately unstable if not under motion.) Thanks for any advice you can give me.

[@thewanderingshores]

Thanks so much for watching my adventure and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment too. Michelle and I both had hard shell kayaks before we hit the road. Like you mentioned the thought of traveling with them longterm was really not an option so we are with you on that. Regarding the inflatable kayak, honestly it's perfect for the rv lifestyle. Yes the mistake was not the kayak persee, it was more kayaking in gator waters #1 and #2 the inflatable part just make it more nerve wracking. I know exactly what Intek you are looking at, I had that one in our amazon cart for a long while. Yes it gets good reviews but I also know that Eric over at Nomadic Fanatic had one and it did not last very long before he started having issues. I would probably stear away from that unless the money is a really limiting factor. We LOVE our Advanced Elements and would highly recommend them. I know they have a new one out that Marc Guido over at Grand Adventure just did a really nice review on. Sea Eagle also has a great one the has drop stitching and our friends have that and it is super nice. Hope this helps. If you have any question as you get ready please feel free to reach out, we love being a resource. - Kyle

[@RehobothHomestead]

@@thewanderingshores Thank you

[@ewoksalot]

I'm from Washington State and just reading the title I knew there'd be gators lol. Sounds like a memorable day! Cheers!

[@thewanderingshores]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it, yes, I knew there was going to be Gators. I just think in my mind the river was going to be much wider and fewer Gators than there were. We had kayaked down in the Everglades and only saw a couple small ones. I think I got a little overconfident.

[@pdean_photography929]

Hello Wandering Shores, I've lived near this river for 20 yrs. One thing you have to be sure of is there are things in that river that want you for a snack. You were in an area of the Fla Corridor which is an area of swamps and woodlands which spans the whole length of the state. From the everglades to the panhandle. In addition ...you can trust what I'm telling you.....there are things in these swamps that are not recognized by science. I know this for a fact and this is just a point of fact. Nothing more than a fact. Trust me on this. You could have ended up as a missing going out there alone and I was glad to see you made it safe and sound. Also strongly consider getting ride of the blow up kayak , You seem to be an intelligent individual who loves being out in nature which this state has a lot to offer in that respect. Just don't do it alone ever again . But learn from this mistake as I have in the past. So good luck to you and I hope you enjoy the natural wild lands and don't be discouraged by this hair raising experience . Just consider it to be an unforgettable experience and learn from it. Oh yes just one more piece of advise....always take some form of protection which can take out a bear of puma if they are coming at you with serious intent . But in most cases they want zero contact with humans and are more afraid of you than you are of them. And again....there is always going to be an exception to that rule. Be prepared in the event.

[@thewanderingshores]

Thank you so much for the comment. You are absolutely correct this decision was a bad idea and trust me I learned a lot. Since then we have sold the inflatable kayak so I won't be making any more ill fated trips in that. We will be back in Florida next summer so looking forward to exploring that amazing state again. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and offer up suggestions too. Thats what makes youtube so much fun.- Kyle

[@sigridhouse6521]

oh my that is an adventure for sure! I know about the alligators, they are so scary in Florida, had a scary encounter with one at a wildlife refuge area. I have HUGE respect for them now! Glad you didn't step on a snake, and if you did, you didn't notice!

[@michelleshore8496]

Yes, I have a huge respect for alligators. They are very strange creatures. I am just glad they weren't hungry on this day!

[@thewanderingshores]

Sitting safely back in the RV I can reflect on how exciting it was but I'll tell you I was scared to death many times out on the river.

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Great video. Can you share a link to the life jacket your wearing? I like it

[@thewanderingshores]

Michael, glad you enjoyed it. Here is a link to the life jacket. amzn.to/40Q5Rf2

[@justaguyok8609]

Just incase it's need in the future !

[@melodyassaro]

OMG glad you made it out and back hope you didn’t have to eat to much crow 😊

[@thewanderingshores]

Oh trust me Michelle's not let me hear the end of it ever since that adventure. I'm sure I can find another one to get myself into some trouble with.

[@melodyassaro]

@@thewanderingshores lol I’ll have to ask her about it the next time we see you two lol

[@kristopherlandmeier2740]

Wonder if they'll have kayak carrying in the 2021 Open

[@thewanderingshores]

If they do, I will be on the top of the leaderboard

[@johnnyb395]

What campground did you launch from?

[@thewanderingshores]

We were staying at the Withlacoochee River Park. Here's a link to that if you're interested Withlacoochee River Park [phone] maps.app.goo.gl/P5GbrV2YYNCGsa287 We also stayed green swamp wildlife area right next door on a previous stay. It's a free campground through the water management area

[@johnnyb395]

@@thewanderingshores Thanks for quick reply.

[@catfish6138]

I have that same kayak and I'm staying the hell out of the swamp with it 😜 I don't think gator teeth and inflatables are a good mix! Thanks for sharing this adventure though! Men doing manly things don't always work out but we gotta do 'em. It's in our DNA.

[@thewanderingshores]

Ain't that the truth, now that I've had a few months to think back about it it sure was a lot of fun though it was scary as hell when it was going on. I'm going to stick two lakes and preferably in places where there are no gators. Thanks for watching Glad you found it entertaining. In the words of Tim the Toolman Taylor grunt grunt

[@tom-qt9ko]

thanks for sharing now I understand why you didn't return and go back I understand the river branched and you sort of hit a dead end you basically essentially missed a turn. by the way I might have missed the bad experience with the gator what happened you got pretty close and got spooked you came close to a big boy let me know about that personal experience that scared you thank you

[@thewanderingshores]

Yes you're right about the split in the river and ending up at a dead end where it just merged into the swamp and there was really no definitive river left. Yes I didn't have a camera out too much when I was paddling through the Gator area but they were swimming underneath the boat and one of them hit his tail or back on the bottom of the boat. That water was probably only about two or three feet deep at best and they were jumping in all over the place.

[@tom-qt9ko]

Thank you for the detail response that doesn't happen very often I'm pretty sure I'm quite sure but that must have been really scary having those gators all over your boat or essentially very close to your boat wow very active and they were very agitated I guess thanks again be safe

[@joebarnes3368]

City boys

[@thewanderingshores]

Ain't that the truth 😛

[@411sponge72]

I wanted you to leave the camera rolling so we could see Michelle bust your chops. Lol Glad you are ok

[@thewanderingshores]

You are absolutely correct. Duke. This was early on in our adventures on KZbin and I'm learning as we go that that's the stuff that I really need to film. Thanks for checking it out

[@411sponge72]

@@thewanderingshores Thank you. I really enjoyed the video!

[@mycocoaone]

Lol, not in a million yrs would I e in an inflatable kayak in gator....water and swamp.

[@thewanderingshores]

I know what you are saying... when I look back it was a very bad idea. Michelle has made it clear that that will be the last adventure like that. But at least it made for an entertaining video... 8)

[@BrokenDreamsReborn]

You literally almost became gator bait!🐊Was Michell's reaction like this 😱 or this 🙄? ~ Shion and Matthew

[@thewanderingshores]

Looking back now I can smile but during that trip it was not so enjoyable. Thanks for watching.- Kyle

[@ericfrank8994]

LOL!

[@thewanderingshores]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure this won't be the last of Kyle's crazy ideas.

[@SirChocolateHobo]

What does an inflatable kayak have to do with this bad decision?

[@thewanderingshores]

An Inflatable Kayak vs Gators not the greatest idea.

[@pitt1990]

Gators?

[@thewanderingshores]

That's how I roll....or should I say ROW... 😛

[@paulinehawley2310]

scary wasn't it?

[@thewanderingshores]

Yes very much so, when I look back I wish I had recorded the section with all the Gators too but I was just trying to get the heck out of there

[@parkernelson1870]

why didn't you just turn around and go back from where you came from and how did you get to dry land why didn't you just stay on the river.

[@thewanderingshores]

I had actually thought about turning around, however some of the areas that I had paddled through. I had to cross a bunch of marshland with sticks and little water dams and I didn't really want to paddle back that direction and have to go over those again. Turns out there was a split in the river and I went left and apparently I should have gone right. The river then disappeared into the swamp and that's how I ended up on dry land. At that point I had no idea where the River would have started again and after the experience I had with all the Gators I just decided I've been safer on land walking.

[@danejurus69]

You born yesterday?

[@thewanderingshores]

😂 thanks for the encouragement

[@scottdavis1958]

You can't be from Florida

[@thewanderingshores]

You are absolutely correct. Midwest Indiana boy. Not used to those Florida swamps