Florida?

[ijen0311]

I still think we need an F-L-A get together :cheers:

[diablojota]

I'd be game.

[bodybump]

IM with you jen!!!:clap::clap:

[fsujp]

Plus 1. However, not in Gainesville, I don't have any jean shorts. :)

[Prince]

I suggested that a long time ago, since we have always had a lot of folks who live in Florida (and nearby), even the original founder of this board. Sadly however, something always prevented that from happening. Perhaps this is the year!!! :agree:

Just say when and where. It would be better for me after the end of June (I will be retired then), but I would love it! :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

[seantk]

There is a large get together in Tampa every year usually in November. Milos, who also organizes the NY get together puts it on

Here was the announcement from last year

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=54642

And of course - anytime Astcell (Robert) comes into Tampa, we get together for a beer!


Sean

[ippon20]

I'm in...let us know!

[tudorman8276]

I suggested that a long time ago, since we have always had a lot of folks who live in Florida (and nearby), even the original founder of this board. Sadly however, something always prevented that from happening. Perhaps this is the year!!! :agree:

Just say when and where. It would be better for me after the end of June (I will be retired then), but I would love it! :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

...Allan...

...we are but a days drive from where you are. We have quite a crowd coming in from everywhere for the KY GTG on 14 May.

...take a day or 2 off, and come up!! Bring Jen with you!!:thumbsup:

Stan.:dummy:

[ijen0311]

...Allan...

...we are but a days drive from where you are. We have quite a crowd coming in from everywhere for the KY GTG on 14 May.

...take a day or 2 off, and come up!! Bring Jen with you!!:thumbsup:

Stan.:dummy:

This is me with my thumb out for a ride :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Nica64]

I'm in!!! let me know when :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[figbo]

I'm also in,but it seems there is a lot of people from east-west-north and south of Florida,we could meet right in the middle,Orlando anyone?

[ijen0311]

Orlando would be great - there's always Milennia Mall!

We could hit the Cheesecake Factory and some ADs.

[ippon20]

Sweet, just made my commute a little easier! Oh Jen, Mall Millenia is all about Brio...But there would be 2 AD's there, and an IWC AD in another store!

[tomas]

Did someone say Millenia. I'm all in for that.

[figbo]

Orlando would be great - there's always Milennia Mall!

We could hit the Cheesecake Factory and some ADs.

I'm already 60 pounds overweight so what's 10 more?Sure,why not?

[ijen0311]

well heck, let's set a date :thumbsup:

[Prince]

...Allan...

...we are but a days drive from where you are. We have quite a crowd coming in from everywhere for the KY GTG on 14 May.

...take a day or 2 off, and come up!! Bring Jen with you!!:thumbsup:

Stan.:dummy:

Alas, if only I could, Stan. I don't have the days to spare for vacation/sick leave right now, due to my taking the entire month of July off just before my retirement. :crying: :crying:

Man, that would be great, though! But...still wanting to do this Fla. thing later.

You guys have a great time in KY, and don't forget lots of pics!!! :thumbsup: :cheers:

This is me with my thumb out for a ride :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Jen, see my post to Stan above regarding this. If I only could swing the KY thing, I would. But...there is this thing in FL we are working on. THAT is looking good, if it happens after July... :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

Orlando would be great - there's always Milennia Mall!

We could hit the Cheesecake Factory and some ADs.

Orlando would INDEED be great. I vote for that, but if at all possible after July... :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

[redshirt1957]

The wife and kids spend summers in Fort Walton Beach. Guess I could leave the doublewide and meet up somewhere. Got to find my too tight muffin busting jean shorts though.:chuckle:

[Prince]

The wife and kids spend summers in Fort Walton Beach. Guess I could leave the doublewide and meet up somewhere. Got to find my too tight muffin busting jean shorts though.:chuckle:

Come on down, Joe!!! :clap: :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

[bodybump]

Tempo..Leo (idle swede)..chris...me and more can go...but depends on the date...davidsw and robrobin im sure they wil go too...im getting excited!!!

[fsujp]

Depends on the date, but Orlando works. My parents live in Orlando, so I would be able to see them and meet some TRF members.

[ijen0311]

maybe July 11?

July is so far away! :crying:

My only concern is that hotels will be twice as costly over summer vacation (for the TRFers who want to stay over)

[GerardoG]

I'm IN! My 2 cents: Miami is easier for those if us flying in internationally.

[redshirt1957]

Come on down, Joe!!! :clap: :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

Be careful what you ask for.:chuckle: Starting July 1st I am free of all my contracts and can come and go as I please. The wife takes summers off and stays at her place in Fort Walton. What I can do it spend a few weeks in Fort Walton and drive over. Used to spend summers on Anna Maria Island many moons ago. Been a while since I have been to that part of Florida.:thumbsup:

[redshirt1957]

maybe July 11?

July is so far away! :crying:

My only concern is that hotels will be twice as costly over summer vacation (for the TRFers who want to stay over)

No matter what I still got my first Lynyrd Skynyrd Tube Top. Can I wear it?:chuckle:

[Carolina]

No matter what I still got my first Lynyrd Skynyrd Tube Top. Can I wear it?:chuckle:


Only if you bring back photos! :chuckle:

[GMTII Owner]

Orlando would be great. Then we could go see Mickey..or at least that is how I would get my family to go!! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:


John

[buckscat]

Plus 1. However, not in Gainesville, I don't have any jean shorts. :)

They wear jorts in Gainsville? I thought there was a law against wearing those. I would be up to flying to FLA if you guys come up with a place. I have family all over that state.

[Prince]

Be careful what you ask for.:chuckle: Starting July 1st I am free of all my contracts and can come and go as I please. The wife takes summers off and stays at her place in Fort Walton. What I can do it spend a few weeks in Fort Walton and drive over. Used to spend summers on Anna Maria Island many moons ago. Been a while since I have been to that part of Florida.:thumbsup:

:rofl: As I said, my friend... COME ON DOWN!!! :agree: :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

[ijen0311]

:rofl: As I said, my friend... COME ON DOWN!!! :agree: :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

:clap: I can't wait!!

[astcell]

I'll come to Tampa anytime with the slightest notice!

I really do miss the place terribly. Of course I told Sean all about it and he thinks I am crazy.

[chriseskew24]

Im sure i could make that happen:thumbsup:

[Mark]

This is me with my thumb out for a ride :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Have fast car and local for easy pick-up. :cheers:

[Mark]

I suggested that a long time ago, since we have always had a lot of folks who live in Florida (and nearby), even the original founder of this board. Sadly however, something always prevented that from happening. Perhaps this is the year!!! :agree:

Just say when and where. It would be better for me after the end of June (I will be retired then), but I would love it! :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

Allan......we need to catch up with lunch. Been awhile. BTW... went MAC and best decision I made in a long time !

[Prince]

Allan......we need to catch up with lunch. Been awhile. BTW... went MAC and best decision I made in a long time !

Hey Mark! :bye:

Yes indeed, we DO need to get together again for lunch. And your conversion to Mac is excellent news!!! :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

PM me with some times that would be good for you for lunch, perhaps in early May, down here in St. Augustine (my turn to host). Great to hear from you, and since you are posting in the Florida GTG thread, perhaps we could double up on a ride when plans are finalized! :clap: :cheers:

[ijen0311]

Hey Mark! :bye:

Yes indeed, we DO need to get together again for lunch. And your conversion to Mac is excellent news!!! :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

PM me with some times that would be good for you for lunch, perhaps in early May, down here in St. Augustine (my turn to host). Great to hear from you, and since you are posting in the Florida GTG thread, perhaps we could double up on a ride when plans are finalized! :clap: :cheers:

Me too :bye: :bye: :bye: :bye:

[Prince]

Me too :bye: :bye: :bye: :bye:

Okey Dokey, Jen. As soon as we make plans, I'll let you know when and where. :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

I assume you are talking about the ride primarily, but lunch is a go as well, if you can make it. :smokin:

[ippon20]

Allan, your in St. Auggie? Ever eat @ Zaharias (seafood place with the big purple octopuss). Let me know if you ever head over there, my buddy's dad owns it and I'll get you some off menu stuff!

[Prince]

Allan, your in St. Auggie? Ever eat @ Zaharias (seafood place with the big purple octopuss). Let me know if you ever head over there, my buddy's dad owns it and I'll get you some off menu stuff!

Yes, I do. That sounds great, Dan. Thanks! :cheers:

I also like the restaurant right across the street from Zaharias, called "Osteen's". It is a longtime local place with LITERALLY the best shrimp in town. Gotta get there early and sit on a bench 30 minutes before it opens to get a table! :smokin:

Cheers... :cheers:

[figbo]

Any day setup for Florida,I'm ready for any day of the week,or 24-7-365!!

[ippon20]

Hey guys, he may sign up on here shortly...but just to let you guys know that Scott @ Orlando Watch Co. mentioned that he would love to host a get together in Winter Park. He has one heck of a vintage collection and I spent a long while talking watches and perusing his shop. Might be another option in the Orlando area, a little lower key than talking watches in the middle of the mall. I'll wait and see if he comes on here to give some more details.

[Prince]

Hey guys, he may sign up on here shortly...but just to let you guys know that Scott @ Orlando Watch Co. mentioned that he would love to host a get together in Winter Park. He has one heck of a vintage collection and I spent a long while talking watches and perusing his shop. Might be another option in the Orlando area, a little lower key than talking watches in the middle of the mall. I'll wait and see if he comes on here to give some more details.

Now THAT sounds like a winner, Dan. :thumbsup: :cheers:

[ippon20]

Yes, and believe me when I say he has some jaw droppers!

[ijen0311]

x10 :thumbsup:

[gioarmani7428]

I'm relatively new here.

Orlando sounds good, how about the Ming Court off I-drive. Probably some of the best Chinese & Sushi in the county. :)

[gioarmani7428]

Or Le Coq Au Vin, on S. Orange Ave.

[figbo]

Or Le Coq Au Vin, on S. Orange Ave.

Still open?I go by every time I go visit my mother.

[Mark]

Okey Dokey, Jen. As soon as we make plans, I'll let you know when and where. :thumbsup: :cheers: :cheers:

I assume you are talking about the ride primarily, but lunch is a go as well, if you can make it. :smokin:

Sounds good to me. St. Aug in early May for lunch and some catching up. Jen your always welcome, as well as any others that would like to join us.

Allan, St. Augustine .... Daytona's? :thumbsup:

As far as any other Florida GTG's, I'm there with a little notice.

[Prince]

Sounds good to me. St. Aug in early May for lunch and some catching up. Jen your always welcome, as well as any others that would like to join us.

Allan, St. Augustine .... Daytona's? :thumbsup:

As far as any other Florida GTG's, I'm there with a little notice.

Absolutely, Mark. I'll PM you with a suggestion for a target date and a location. And Daytonas it is! Cheers, my friend! :cheers: :cheers:

[ippon20]

Still open?I go by every time I go visit my mother.

Yup, it's still there! My wife's favorite restaurant. Just down the way a bit from my house actually.

[Art 1]

What part of town are you in Dan? I'm in Maitland. Scott usually has an open house in July, Riley and I usually go check it out, I'll let you know when if he has it this year. We just had a GTG after the last watch show in Orlando and have a few a year in the area. James Dowling and Jeff Hess have been to a few on Winter Park, you will see some amazing watches. I'll keep you and the forum informed.

[ippon20]

Art, I'm downtown in Delaney Park. Definently let me know...he showed me a lot of really cool timepieces and a vintage Omega Pro Plo that I haven't stopped thinking about since I put it on. Great shop, I'm so glad you introduced it to me!

[Art 1]

Nice part of town, I get down there from time to time. Not far. He has had that Omega for sale before. I went in last week and he threw me a DSSD about 5 feet away, he did that once too with a Lange 1, crazy guy.

[bodybump]

I just wen to orlando like 3 times this week to deliver and to buy a watch...Davidsw and robrobin lives there.im sure it would be very easy for them to go....Count us in.!!!!

[jeff hess]

I'm in.

Jeff

[brettpaul]

Sounds good to me too - I'll be back from the UK in July, so let's just pick the place!! Although I have a home in Tampa I'm open to Winter Park, downtown O-town, etc.

[ijen0311]

OK Florida peeps. Let's start to get serious about this G2G.

Are we still thinking sometime in June? Maybe June 12th?

Looks like we've got an AD to visit, we need to find a restaurant.

How's that date sound for starters?

[ijen0311]

Oh - and this Saturday - May 9 - my AD is having a watch show ---

Carlyle and Co, Avenues Mall in Jacksonville. Hopefully some of you can come! :cheers:

[GerardoG]

WIll this be Orlando?

[chriseskew24]

June 12th i can not go ill be in Porto Rico.. Maybe next time

[astcell]

June 12... I may be able to fly out for a day or two but I would need to know soon for sure!

[ijen0311]

June 12th i can not go ill be in Porto Rico.. Maybe next time

what about June 5?

[diversified]

Jen, I don't know if your the one setting up this GTG, But just do like the Phila. GTG. Just set a time and place, period. You can't please everyone.

[bodybump]

im still waiting for the final verdict....

[ijen0311]

im still waiting for the final verdict....

OK let's say June 5th, maybe Chris can make that date.

Somewhere in Winter Park?