Author Topic: Planning mini rally in Tampa - Orlando January 2017 (Read 7806 times)

Hfx_Cdn · « **on:** December 12, 2016, 04:23:12 PM »

This would be our second annual Mini Rally lunch. Last year it was held in Lakeland, and we are open to suggestions for where to hold this year's get together. We have decided that we will hold it early to mid January, and probably somewhere along I 4 between Tampa and Orlando.
Any Framily who are in the area are encouraged to join in to meet others who post on the forum. Please let us know who and how many might attend so that we can have an idea of numbers to nail down a decent location. Any suggestions as to location would also be appreciated.

Ed

SeilerBird · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2016, 04:34:32 PM »

I will be there for sure.

Rene T · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2016, 05:20:27 PM »

Quote from: SeilerBird on December 12, 2016, 04:34:32 PM

I will be there for sure.

Leave your bugs at home.

SeilerBird · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2016, 05:38:53 PM »

Quote from: Rene T on December 12, 2016, 05:20:27 PM

Leave your bugs at home.

Well so far I haven't found any bugs in the car.

Dream Chasers · « **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2016, 07:04:53 PM »

The 2 of us will be there! We still regret missing last year's. Not sure of the budget, but Sonny's is good, so is Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Outback, etc. All the chains are in Lakeland. For a non-chain we suggest Harry's Seafood Bar and Grill in downtown Lakeland. http://www.hookedonharrys.com. We really don't care about the restaurant as much as we are looking forward to meeting you all.

SeilerBird · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2016, 07:17:58 PM »

I would vote for Red Lobster.

Rene T · « **Reply #6 on:** December 14, 2016, 08:05:25 PM »

Quote from: Dream Chasers on December 12, 2016, 07:04:53 PM

The 2 of us will be there! We still regret missing last year's. Not sure of the budget, but Sonny's is good, so is Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Outback, etc. All the chains are in Lakeland. For a non-chain we suggest Harry's Seafood Bar and Grill in downtown Lakeland. http://www.hookedonharrys.com. We really don't care about the restaurant as much as we are looking forward to meeting you all.

Good to hear from you guys. I like Sonny's too. It won't happen till after the holidays so if you know of anyone whom may be interested in coming, please prod them along.

Rene T · « **Reply #7 on:** December 14, 2016, 08:05:54 PM »

Quote from: SeilerBird on December 12, 2016, 07:17:58 PM

I would vote for Red Lobster.

Tom, do you know if Will and Jane are aware of it?

SeilerBird · « **Reply #8 on:** December 15, 2016, 02:48:21 AM »

Quote from: Rene T on December 14, 2016, 08:05:54 PM

Tom, do you know if Will and Jane are aware of it?

I haven't talked to Will lately but we are overdue for a breakfast so I will find out soon.

Dream Chasers · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2016, 07:50:26 PM »

Ok when a date, place and time are decided we will be there. Only date committed to in January is Saturday the 21st. Bobby's brother is getting remarried and Sheryl is the Officiant.

Rene T · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2016, 08:29:50 PM »

Quote from: Dream Chasers on December 15, 2016, 07:50:26 PM

Ok when a date, place and time are decided we will be there. Only date committed to in January is Saturday the 21st. Bobby's brother is getting remarried and Sheryl is the Officiant.

Thanks guys. Will keep that in mind for sure.
Is a week day best for everyone?
Anyone else have any dates which may conflict? You can either reply here or send me a PM.

Dream Chasers · « **Reply #11 on:** December 16, 2016, 11:40:29 AM »

We like weekday lunches.

wackymac · « **Reply #12 on:** December 16, 2016, 11:50:04 AM »

We could probably make it. Do we bring the RV or come by car?

Hfx_Cdn · « **Reply #13 on:** December 16, 2016, 01:02:40 PM »

It is a lunch get together, to meet other Framily members, so use what ever mode of transportation best suits you. There may even be on or more who come on their motorcycles.

Ed

carolinesqueaky · « **Reply #14 on:** December 18, 2016, 10:58:25 AM »

Are newcomers welcome at this mini rally?
Assuming that all goes according to plan, I'd love to be able to meet some friendly folk whilst in the first days of my RVing adventure!

SeilerBird · « **Reply #15 on:** December 18, 2016, 11:02:16 AM »

Quote from: carolinesqueaky on December 18, 2016, 10:58:25 AM

Are newcomers welcome at this mini rally?
Assuming that all goes according to plan, I'd love to be able to meet some friendly folk whilst in the first days of my RVing adventure!

Hey if they let me show up they will let anyone show up.

Rene T · « **Reply #16 on:** December 18, 2016, 01:46:02 PM »

Quote from: SeilerBird on December 18, 2016, 11:02:16 AM

Hey if they let me show up they will let anyone show up.

We had no choice. Didn't want to create a scene.

Everyone is welcomed. The more the merrier. We'll be setting a date and location within a couple of weeks. When that happens, it will be helpful to let me know how many are coming so I can touch base with the restaurant. Thanks.

jackiemac · « **Reply #17 on:** December 18, 2016, 02:38:14 PM »

Jealous, we would have loved to come along but we have had our 6 months for the year

enjoy

catblaster · « **Reply #18 on:** December 18, 2016, 06:38:08 PM »

Quote from: Rene T on December 14, 2016, 08:05:54 PM

Tom, do you know if Will and Jane are aware of it?

Just now became aware...We will be there, my vote is Cracker Barrel, Red Lobster or Sonnys

MN Blue Skies · « **Reply #19 on:** December 18, 2016, 07:02:02 PM »

We would love to join you but we probably won't be in Florida until March or April. Have fun!

NY_Dutch · « **Reply #20 on:** December 19, 2016, 07:25:04 AM »

We would love to meet all of you too, but we won't be in central Florida until Jan 29th.

Hfx_Cdn · « **Reply #21 on:** December 19, 2016, 09:09:00 AM »

Dutch, the date isn't set, so we will keep that in mind. Where do you winter?

Ed

NY_Dutch · « **Reply #22 on:** December 19, 2016, 11:58:21 AM »

We'll be in Kingsland, GA and then Ft Clinch State Park near Jacksonville for the last half of January, and then the Escapees Sumter Oaks RV Park near Bushnell for all of February and part of March before moving to Myakka River State Park near Sarasota for a couple of weeks before drifting back north going into April.

Rene T · « **Reply #23 on:** December 19, 2016, 02:00:30 PM »

Quote from: NY_Dutch on December 19, 2016, 11:58:21 AM

We'll be in Kingsland, GA and then Ft Clinch State Park near Jacksonville for the last half of January, and then the Escapees Sumter Oaks RV Park near Bushnell for all of February and part of March before moving to Myakka River State Park near Sarasota for a couple of weeks before drifting back north going into April.

Bushnell is just north of Lakeland about 60 miles I would say.

Rene T · « **Reply #24 on:** December 19, 2016, 02:01:20 PM »

Quote from: Hfx_Cdn on December 19, 2016, 09:09:00 AM

Dutch, the date isn't set, so we will keep that in mind. Where do you winter?

Ed

We can chat about it.

Dream Chasers · « **Reply #25 on:** December 19, 2016, 04:19:47 PM »

We are not available at all from Feb to Oct. Hopefully you can pick a date in January, except the 21st.

NY_Dutch · « **Reply #26 on:** December 19, 2016, 04:26:10 PM »

Quote from: Rene T on December 19, 2016, 02:00:30 PM

Bushnell is just north of Lakeland about 60 miles I would say.

Yes, that's about what it looked like to me. Definitely doable if the date works out. Go with what works for the majority of course.

Hfx_Cdn · « **Reply #27 on:** December 21, 2016, 07:02:19 PM »

So here it is, 12 Noon on January 17, 2017 at Smokey Bones. Rene will post directions, all welcome, but please let us know so that we can make reservations.

Ed

SeilerBird · « **Reply #28 on:** December 21, 2016, 07:15:03 PM »

Ed- I am glad someone made the decisions. Count me in. See ya.

Rene T · « **Reply #29 on:** December 21, 2016, 07:42:57 PM »

Quote from: SeilerBird on December 21, 2016, 07:15:03 PM

Ed- I am glad someone made the decisions. Count me in. See ya.

Only if you leave you know what at home.

The directions are, take Exit 32 off I-4. If you're coming from Orlando, take right at end of ramp. Go north on 98 about 1/4 mile. Smokey Bones will be on right.

If you're coming from Tampa, take left at end of ramp and go under I-4. Go north on 98 about 1/4 mile. Smokey Bones will be on right.

If you could, please let me know if you intend to attend so I can give the restaurant a somewhat of a head count. Thanks.

If you know of anyone else wants to come, that's fine. They don't have to be RV'ers.

Se you all on January 17th @ 12:00.

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Author Topic: Planning mini rally in Tampa - Orlando January 2017 (Read 7806 times)