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Title: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: hearsejr on September 17, 2011, 12:45:50 AM
 just wondering if Destiny Marina is a real person or a bot. I am looking at trying one more time, to get down south.
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: s/v Faith on September 17, 2011, 12:58:32 AM
Did you  call the phone number?  I spoke with the owner, it is  near where I live....

... once I get done with this road trip, i plan to stop by there... look for a review soon.
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: hearsejr on September 17, 2011, 01:07:45 AM
 Wow, that was fast!  If you could give me an idea as to if  it is place for a low income but not a party all the time guy, That would be great!  I'm exactly rich, ya know..lol. I also have a 6' draft and 29' 11" loa, and 10.2' beam....I don't mind if the bow sticks out of the slip a little.
I'll be await'n your review. thanks
Thanks,
Bill
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: tomwatt on September 17, 2011, 08:07:48 AM
Quote from: hearsejr on September 17, 2011, 01:07:45 AM
I'll be await'n your review. thanks
Thanks,
Bill
Based on their "presence" on the forums so far, they seemed like nice folks. Why don't you give them a call to discuss what you're looking for...?
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: hearsejr on September 17, 2011, 08:51:05 AM
  weeeellll,  I called a place a little while ago that turned out to be a scam and I have been getting phone calls about everything from take this survey to what on line collage courses I can take.  the small grammar errors sort of reminded me of the place I called. yeah ,they were as bad as I am. well that and the place I saw the ad posted was on a "how too" site. kinda like the post here was the "gear here" section,  rather then "Routes and Destinations". it just sort of scared me.
so, I thought I'd ask just to be safe, then, when I did Craig said "... once I get done with this road trip, I plan to stop by there... look for a review soon.", so, if Craig is going to give  review, I'll wait and see if I even qualify to meet their standards. if I do fit in, then I'll call, if not I wouldn't need to bother them any.
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: tomwatt on September 17, 2011, 09:45:55 AM
Sounds like a plan... although the impression I'd gotten was they were really just getting started, so conditions might well change. Wish I had info I could share, but since I don't, I'll just give ya a smilie!
:)
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: CharlieJ on September 17, 2011, 11:01:50 AM
They are in that section because we( moderators) put them there
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: Snapdragon on September 17, 2011, 03:05:04 PM
Hey guys, you can rest easy about Destiny Marina. 
I live just a few miles from them and went down to check them out a couple of weeks ago.  Steve and Rhonda seem to be nice, down to earth folks who have opened a very spacious and clean (read new) place to keep your boat.  It's several miles away from anything you'd call "town", so transportation could be a problem, but you can always call me and I'll try to help you out.  Their place is located a bit off the well-traveled waterways on the northeast side of Escambia bay and there's not a lot of sailboat traffic there, although I can't imagine why.
As soon as I can get Puff back in the water I plan on keeping her there for a while.  Now understand, Destiny Marina is not a "Fancy" place even though it is gated.  It's just a safe place to keep your boat, with easy access to upper Escambia Bay and not too far from the ICW.  I'll be happy to assist anyone who wants to come check it out and visit for a while.  It would sure be nice to have a few more sailboats in this area.
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: hearsejr on September 17, 2011, 08:15:50 PM
 kewlllll it's not ritzy! so if it's not to far from the ICW, I might have to get on a waiting list before I can get the boat down yonder. lol.

thanks for the smiley!
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: s/v Faith on September 17, 2011, 11:02:23 PM
I really do love this site....  ;D

Grog for all!
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: hearsejr on September 18, 2011, 09:33:30 PM
Well I got some sucky news this morning. the only for me to get to Destiny, is by ocean , around Fla, in to the gulf. the rout I wanted to go was through a canal system but the water is too shallow and the bridges too low.  of course I could get a trailer and truck my boat to it and spend a few months then cruise south from their.
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: CharlieJ on September 18, 2011, 10:05:55 PM
Them's the breaks of cruising!!!

I had planned to cross there also in a month or so-

Can't apparently, so through the keys we go. Didn't want to- adds a good many miles to my trip back to Texas, but that's how cruising goes- get used to it.

Actually I have a friend in Florida researching it for me right now. As soon as I hear, I'll post something.
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: hearsejr on September 19, 2011, 12:40:01 AM
Thanks Charlie...I'll be waiting for any news about canal. 
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: Destiny Marina on September 26, 2011, 10:25:55 PM
 Hi , I would say all of You to come by and see us !!! I think you will LOVE what you see !!! We like to think we are like a park!!!  We are not a city marina or a fish camp... We are like a park All of of the Boaters Love it !!! We are ONE OF A KIND !!!! Must See !!! Thank You, Rhonda 261-2469  :)
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: hearsejr on September 26, 2011, 10:49:52 PM
 I might have to visit by motorcycle..lol.  at least till I get some more stuff fixed on my boat to be safe. lol
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: CharlieJ on September 27, 2011, 06:56:25 AM
Current word on waterway. COE has postponed closure of Moore Haven lock til next year. So it's open. I'll be using it sometime in Oct.
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: hearsejr on September 27, 2011, 07:17:23 AM
  KEWL!!!!! that ould make things a lot easier. lol.
Title: Re: is Destiny Marina real or a bot?
Post by: Destiny Marina on September 29, 2011, 12:40:55 PM
Quote from: hearsejr on September 17, 2011, 12:45:50 AM
just wondering if Destiny Marina is a real person or a bot. I am looking at trying one more time, to get down south.
Thank you, for calling me!!!! It was nice talking to you....I hope when you do come down you come and see us..... We will help you all we can!!! Have a great day!!! Rhonda