Florida GTG Details!

[ippon20]

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls Orlando (Winter Park) is set to go! Please read below for details:

When: 6/13/2009 Appr. 4:30-8:00
Where: Orlando Watch Co.
326 Park Avenue North
Winter Park, FL 32789
407.975.9137

Appetizers and drinks will be served and many watches will be on display. There will be some trivia giveaways to showcase some knowledge on vintage and new pieces (as well as some suprises within the shop). What happens after the GTG is totally dependent on what you guys would like to do. Let's all have a good time and get ready for the festivites! So, set your watches...mark your calendars...set up a babysitter...it's coming.

Questions, recommendations, or opinions? Feel free to shoot me a PM. See you guys soon!

Dp

[ijen0311]

Count me in, of course.

[Lol-x]

Sounds awesome, looking forward to that event :cheers:

[stevemulholland3]

mee three..and there will be more to see.
so come and dance and make romance,
and maybe leave with something free!

[Bulltrapper]

My wife and I are in too!

Grant

[diablojota]

I'll be there.

[Art 1]

My wife and I are in too!

Grant

Did I meet you in Tampa 3 yrs ago with you wearing a gold GMT2c? At Mangroves?

[JJ Irani]

I'll be there......in spirit, of course. Think of me, guys!!! :cheers::cheers:

[DAVIDSW]

Trying to arrange my schedule to be there.............

[diablojota]

I'll be there......in spirit, of course. Think of me, guys!!! :cheers::cheers:

Of course we will think of you JJ! Too bad we don't have a life-sized cutout of you so that way we could take pictures with you in them. :rofl: :lol:

Perhaps we'll have to get Jocke to photochop you in! :chuckle:

[bodybump]

oh boy..i think im in trouble...:banghead::banghead:

[ijen0311]

I'll be there......in spirit, of course. Think of me, guys!!! :cheers::cheers:

I don't remember inviting this guy...







:justkiddi :lol:

[bodybump]

I don't remember inviting this guy...







:justkiddi :lol:



he will be right there jen wether we like it or not...:rofl::rofl:

[DAVIDSW]

he will be right there jen wether we like it or not...:rofl::rofl:

Maybe he can make some lumpia.....hahahahahha:rofl::rofl:

[astcell]

I may be there if I can find a bridge to sleep under....

[diablojota]

I may be there if I can find a bridge to sleep under....

We'd love to have you there. I would offer to share a hotel room, but I'm going to be an hour away at a golf retreat with some friends. This just happens to fall in line with the same weekend I'm in Orlando for a golf outing. 3 days of golf, and one afternoon of watch admiring watches and getting to meet some great people!

[astcell]

I was actually thinking of staying in Tampa, but wonder how much drinking may go on that evening. :>

[ijen0311]

I was actually thinking of staying in Tampa, but wonder how much drinking may go on that evening. :>

Quite a bit, I hope! We don't want you weaving around i-4!

:cheers:

[bodybump]

Maybe he can make some lumpia.....hahahahahha:rofl::rofl:

WHAT THE CRACK??? :rofl::rofl: Where did you heard that word David? LUMPIA???:thinking::thinking:

[ijen0311]

We'd love to have you there. I would offer to share a hotel room, but I'm going to be an hour away at a golf retreat with some friends. This just happens to fall in line with the same weekend I'm in Orlando for a golf outing. 3 days of golf, and one afternoon of watch admiring watches and getting to meet some great people!

Woah! There's talk of sharing hotel rooms now? :naughty: :naughty:

[Art 1]

I may be there if I can find a bridge to sleep under....

We have a nice new bridge for you to sleep under with a view of the new Magic arena.:rofl:

[watchcrank]

Sounds great. should be there for sure. thanks, m

[Mike B]

Have fun guys !
I wish I could be there, but I'm still worn out from the Kentucky GTG lol

[ijen0311]

Sounds great. should be there for sure. thanks, m

:clap: :thumbsup: can't wait to meet you!

Have fun guys !
I wish I could be there, but I'm still worn out from the Kentucky GTG lol

Boo :thumbsdow :justkiddi

[Idle Swede]

Let me get this straight?
Is this going to be a sit down dinner GTG or a 4 Hour stroll in a watch store?

[diablojota]

Let me get this straight?
Is this going to be a sit down dinner GTG or a 4 Hour stroll in a watch store?

From the sounds of it, we'll have watch store and a sit down dinner. So both! :cheers::thumbsup:

Definitely try to be there.

[ijen0311]

Let me get this straight?
Is this going to be a sit down dinner GTG or a 4 Hour stroll in a watch store?

I think an extended meet and greet at the watch store followed by a dinner or so.

Anyway, I'll be tipsy enough after 1.5 hours that it won't matter.


:lol:

[Idle Swede]

From the sounds of it, we'll have watch store and a sit down dinner. So both! :cheers::thumbsup:

Definitely try to be there.


In that case I'll try to make it....:thumbsup:

Just don't feel like driving 400+ miles to stroll a store...:cheers:

[ijen0311]

In that case I'll try to make it....:thumbsup:

Just don't feel like driving 400+ miles to stroll a store...:cheers:

where are you coming from?! :thinking:

[Idle Swede]

where are you coming from?! :thinking:

Boca

[ijen0311]

Boca

DOT says it's only 382! No excuses now... :chuckle:

http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/CityToCityMileage/viewer.html

[Idle Swede]

DOT says it's only 382! No excuses now... :chuckle:

http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/CityToCityMileage/viewer.html



The link you're showing says 390 from boca to Winter Park but who am I to argue...:rofl:

[ijen0311]

The link you're showing says 390 from boca to Winter Park but who am I to argue...:rofl:

Shucks, I calculated Orlando.

Still, it's closer than you thought! :cheers:

[diablojota]

In that case I'll try to make it....:thumbsup:

Just don't feel like driving 400+ miles to stroll a store...:cheers:

I think with Jen being tipsy in 1.5 hours, then it'll be worth the drive. What more could you ask for? Watches, food, drink, and Jen? :chuckle::cheers:

[Idle Swede]

Shucks, I calculated Orlando.

Still, it's closer than you thought! :cheers:


You're right, now that it's this close I don't have any excuses...:chuckle::chuckle:

[diablojota]

Besides, it's 200 miles from Boca to Winter Park... No excuses. I'm driving from Tally.

[ijen0311]

I think with Jen being tipsy in 1.5 hours, then it'll be worth the drive. What more could you ask for? Watches, food, drink, and Jen? :chuckle::cheers:

Hey! And you get me two weeks in a row! :rofl:

[Idle Swede]

Besides, it's 200 miles from Boca to Winter Park... No excuses. I'm driving from Tally.


I understand but I'm driving home after the GTG...:chuckle:

[ijen0311]

I understand but I'm driving home after the GTG...:chuckle:

Not on the bobcat tractor, I hope. :rofl:

[Idle Swede]

Unless I stay under the bridge that Art mentioned....:rofl:

[ijen0311]

So you are a lurker over there but not a poster...:rofl:

I don't even remember why I know that... :thinking:

[Idle Swede]

I don't even remember why I know that... :thinking:


Let me refresh your memory....:chuckle:


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/Idleswede/Topsoil.jpg

[ijen0311]

Let me refresh your memory....:chuckle:


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/Idleswede/Topsoil.jpg

No no, there was one of you driving the darn bobcat. Give me a sec...

[ijen0311]

aha!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/Idleswede/b1-2.jpg

[Idle Swede]

Couldn't shovel 30 yards by hand, right..? :rofl:

[ijen0311]

Couldn't shovel 30 yards by hand, right..? :rofl:

You are correct, my friend :cheers:

[Idle Swede]

:lol::lol::thumbsup:

[ippon20]

Hey Leo, it's gonna be some appetizers at the store with drinks for a few hours. Then we can either split into groups or all go as one to dinner at one of the many places on Park Ave. It'll be worth the drive, I wanted it to be something laid back that I would do with my friends for a night on the town. So everyone leave your shirts and ties at home, no stuffiness here! Although if you want to bring King Midas, I'd love to see it (never seen one in person).

[Idle Swede]

Dan, I will most certainly bring it if I come..:thumbsup:

[ijen0311]

Dan, I will most certainly bring it if I come..:thumbsup:

Quit yer bitchin, pack up the bobcat, grab the sleeping bag for under the bridge, put Midas on your wrist, and truck on up here!

[Idle Swede]

Quit yer bitchin, pack up the bobcat, grab the sleeping bag for under the bridge, put Midas on your wrist, and truck on up here!


I'm packed and ready to roll........:rofl:


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/Idleswede/Loaded.jpg

[rolexgiants]

i hope everyone enjoys the central florida get together!!!!!!!

[ijen0311]

I'm packed and ready to roll........:rofl:


http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/Idleswede/Loaded.jpg

Them's some Florida folks right dere :bartmoon:

[Idle Swede]

Them's some Florida folks right dere :bartmoon:


Try that at the GTG when I have my camera with me...:lol::chuckle::chuckle::thumbsup:

[ijen0311]

Try that at the GTG when I have my camera with me...:lol::chuckle::chuckle::thumbsup:

:lol: :lol:

[ijen0311]

HEY!

The Kentucky GTG people had shirts made! We cannot be out-done!!!!

[tudorman8276]

HEY!

The Kentucky GTG people had shirts made! We cannot be out-done!!!!

...I am..L U R K I N G..and..W A T C H I N G..you all...:read:

[diablojota]

...I am..L U R K I N G..and..W A T C H I N G..you all...:read:

Now that's just scary!

[ijen0311]

...I am..L U R K I N G..and..W A T C H I N G..you all...:read:

Move along...

http://tidedruid.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/police.jpg

[tudorman8276]

Move along...

http://tidedruid.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/police.jpg

:bawling::bawling::bawling::bawling::bawling:

[ijen0311]

:bawling::bawling::bawling::bawling::bawling:

You can play if you can behave! :nono:

[unclesallie]

hey Stan, let's do another Kentucky GTG ! :rofl::rofl::cheers:

[Idle Swede]

Is this GTG still on...??

[diablojota]

As far as I know. I'm planning on being there and I know Jen is too.

[Art 1]

Is this GTG still on...??

Yes.

[ijen0311]

As far as I know. I'm planning on being there and I know Jen is too.

I wouldn't miss it! :naughty:

[ippon20]

oh yeah it's on! We're all set with scheduling and everything.

[Idle Swede]

Great, then I'll prepare the old tractor..:thumbsup:

[diablojota]

Great, then I'll prepare the old tractor..:thumbsup:

Fantastic! :thumbsup:

[DAVIDSW]

I am crossing my fingers that I am able to be there........:cheers:

[Idle Swede]

I am crossing my fingers that I am able to be there........:cheers:


You're in Orlando..???

[DAVIDSW]

You're in Orlando..???



Yes I am... Travel quite a bit so hopefully I will be in town this weekend..

[ippon20]

Yes I am... Travel quite a bit so hopefully I will be in town this weekend..

Next weekend David...6/13. Hope you can make it!

[DAVIDSW]

Next weekend David...6/13. Hope you can make it!

Yeah that what I meant..... Look foward to meeting everyone

[bodybump]

Yeah that what I meant..... Look foward to meeting everyone

put me inside your luggage david!!!

[bodybump]

You're in Orlando..???

leo your coming?

[Idle Swede]

leo your coming?



Yes I am Oscar and was actually thinking of giving you a ride so you can drive the car back home....:cheers:

[bodybump]

Yes I am Oscar and was actually thinking of giving you a ride so you can drive the car back home....:cheers:

hahaha...i have to do my best because im working on a saturday in the restaurant...i know a lot of people will kill me...still have a couple of days to find a replacement for my slot..:crying:

[Idle Swede]

hahaha...i have to do my best because im working on a saturday in the restaurant...i know a lot of people will kill me...still have a couple of days to find a replacement for my slot..:crying:


Geeez, it's just a stinkin' job, after all, what is more important..? :chuckle:

[Idle Swede]

Hey Oscar,

If you're working tonight I might come in for some sushi & Sake..?

[ijen0311]

hahaha...i have to do my best because im working on a saturday in the restaurant...i know a lot of people will kill me...still have a couple of days to find a replacement for my slot..:crying:

Don't even think about missing this... :comeandge

[robrobin]

Heard about the GTG awhile ago but it escaped my memory until Robert reminded me by PM. It will be nice to put faces to names and see some old friends again.
Rob

[ijen0311]

Yea! The more the merrier :prty:

[DAVIDSW]

Yea! The more the merrier :prty:

Jen,
Do you have any idea approx head count?

[ijen0311]

Jen,
Do you have any idea approx head count?

From what's been posted...

Yes - Me, Frank, Grant and his wife, Dan, Leo, Art, Michael, Steve
Maybe - Oscar, Robert

There are some others who have mentioned trying to come as well... :agree:

[Idle Swede]

Just came back from dinner at Oscar's joint.

He's not coming, blames it on work....:thumbsdow

[diablojota]

Just came back from dinner at Oscar's joint.

He's not coming, blames it on work....:thumbsdow

:rant::rant::rant::argh::angry:

[ijen0311]

Just came back from dinner at Oscar's joint.

He's not coming, blames it on work....:thumbsdow

:bullshit:

[Idle Swede]

:rant::rant::rant::argh::angry:


My sentiments exactly....:chuckle:

[bodybump]

My sentiments exactly....:chuckle:

leooooo!!!!! it was nice seeing you!!! Guys ill try my very best...i really want too...i just need to find somebody to replace my slot.....you guys killng me...:crying::crying::crying:

[DAVIDSW]

leooooo!!!!! it was nice seeing you!!! Guys ill try my very best...i really want too...i just need to find somebody to replace my slot.....you guys killng me...:crying::crying::crying:


Well see Oscar......

[Idle Swede]

leooooo!!!!! it was nice seeing you!!! Guys ill try my very best...i really want too...i just need to find somebody to replace my slot.....you guys killng me...:crying::crying::crying:


Get one of the guys behind the sushi bar to replace you.

He wasn't doing anything anyway....:rofl:

[bodybump]

Frank,Jen...i will really try!!!My work is holding me...we have 2 newbies that im watching an idiot server and a posser bartender....

[bodybump]

Get one of the guys behind the sushi bar to replace you.

He wasn't doing anything anyway....:rofl:

no...he just doesnt understand english hahahahahaa:rofl::dummy:

[bodybump]

Well see Oscar......

Ahhhrrgggggg:banghead::banghead::banghead:

[ijen0311]

Frank,Jen...i will really try!!!My work is holding me...we have 2 newbies that im watching an idiot server and a posser bartender....

remember.... :comeandge

You don't want me to get angry! I turn green!

http://images.zaazu.com/img/hulk2-animated-animation-male-smiley-emoticon-000342-medium.gif

[diablojota]

remember.... :comeandge

You don't want me to get angry! I turn green!

http://images.zaazu.com/img/hulk2-animated-animation-male-smiley-emoticon-000342-medium.gif

Remind me not to make you angry then. That's scary.

[Idle Swede]

Rolex Green..?

[bodybump]

remember.... :comeandge

You don't want me to get angry! I turn green!

http://images.zaazu.com/img/hulk2-animated-animation-male-smiley-emoticon-000342-medium.gif

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[ijen0311]

Rolex Green..?

:lol: good one!

Remind me not to make you angry then. That's scary.

and you of all people should know I'm not really scary!

[bodybump]

remember.... :comeandge

You don't want me to get angry! I turn green!

http://images.zaazu.com/img/hulk2-animated-animation-male-smiley-emoticon-000342-medium.gif

does everything get ripped off when you get angry jen??:rofl::dummy::dummy: seriously guys i will try my very best...just dont hang me.....

[diablojota]

does everything get ripped off when you get angry jen??:rofl::dummy::dummy: seriously guys i will try my very best...just dont hang me.....

I'm building the gallows as you speak... :rofl::chuckle:

[DAVIDSW]

does everything get ripped off when you get angry jen??:rofl::dummy::dummy: seriously guys i will try my very best...just dont hang me.....

Off with his head!!:pow:

[nc42acc]

Hey Oscar if you come I will bring the GMT and maybe we can do some trading? How does that sound?

[DAVIDSW]

Guys... I think we will have to give Oscar a pass on this... I think his job takes preference..... Would love to have him though:thumbsup:

[diablojota]

Guys... I think we will have to give Oscar a pass on this... I think his job takes preference..... Would love to have him though:thumbsup:

Yeah, but it is still fun to take a poke at him. :chuckle:

[ippon20]

there will be more people coming that are from the area as well. Steve M. said he was coming as well. Leo and Art, I spoke to Ed via email and he mentioned that he was coming too and was asking about the dinner plans afterwords. We should have a pretty decent turnout I think. Hey Steve, Scott asked if you could bring some Tritium dots with you...I think he needs one for a vintage sub. He also is still setting some space aside for you for your bezels, crystals, etc. if you would like.

[ijen0311]

there will be more people coming that are from the area as well. Steve M. said he was coming as well. Leo and Art, I spoke to Ed via email and he mentioned that he was coming too and was asking about the dinner plans afterwords. We should have a pretty decent turnout I think. Hey Steve, Scott asked if you could bring some Tritium dots with you...I think he needs one for a vintage sub. He also is still setting some space aside for you for your bezels, crystals, etc. if you would like.

can't wait! We're at less than 1 week now... :rokn:

[l1k2gadd]

No promises at this time, but I will do a little Goooogle-Mapping to see where I will need to go. I take the "scenic routes" when I drive so if I do take the drive down it will be in mid-day traffic, and probably on Hwy 441 all the way. Again, no promises though.

[bodybump]

Hey Oscar if you come I will bring the GMT and maybe we can do some trading? How does that sound?

:rofl::rofl::rofl: I will try marty...

[bodybump]

Guys... I think we will have to give Oscar a pass on this... I think his job takes preference..... Would love to have him though:thumbsup:

i really really want to..me and leo spoke about it when he visited me to my work..and we were so busy...and i have to train 2 new idiots servers...i have to take the bar too...oh man....:crying::crying:

[Idle Swede]

there will be more people coming that are from the area as well. Steve M. said he was coming as well. Leo and Art, I spoke to Ed via email and he mentioned that he was coming too and was asking about the dinner plans afterwords. We should have a pretty decent turnout I think. Hey Steve, Scott asked if you could bring some Tritium dots with you...I think he needs one for a vintage sub. He also is still setting some space aside for you for your bezels, crystals, etc. if you would like.


Is that Ed Del...o?

[ippon20]

Is that Ed Del...o?

Yes.

[Idle Swede]

Great, looking forward to see him again...:thumbsup:

[djhiram]

Guys I won't be able to take the time off...I really wish I could go so I could put a face to all the names =( Have a great time guys and PLEASE post LOTS of pics.

[Idle Swede]

If any members from the south Florida area wants to go I'd be happy to give you a ride on the condition that YOU drive home...:cheers:

[bodybump]

If any members from the south Florida area wants to go I'd be happy to give you a ride on the condition that YOU drive home...:cheers:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: dont drink and drive leo...

[Idle Swede]

Nope, I'll probably have to spend the night...:rofl:

[diablojota]

Okay, so I have some bad news regarding the Orlando GTG. Unfortunately something has come up and I will not be able to attend. I was really looking forward to getting the chance to meet you all. I wish I could be there, but there is no chance that I can at this point.

Sorry.

[Art 1]

Okay, so I have some bad news regarding the Orlando GTG. Unfortunately something has come up and I will not be able to attend. I was really looking forward to getting the chance to meet you all. I wish I could be there, but there is no chance that I can at this point.

Sorry.

Maybe next time. There are a few GTG's each year in the area.

[ijen0311]

Okay, so I have some bad news regarding the Orlando GTG. Unfortunately something has come up and I will not be able to attend. I was really looking forward to getting the chance to meet you all. I wish I could be there, but there is no chance that I can at this point.

Sorry.

Between you and Oscar...

http://www.collegebeing.com/uploads/2007/08/you-make-bunny-cry.jpg

[ijen0311]

I'm halfway there... :rokn:

[Idle Swede]

I'm halfway there... :rokn:


I'm still at home...:thumbsup:

[chriseskew24]

Wish i could be there.. :)

[ippon20]

I'll be there @ 4 o'clock guys...get ready, we got about 20 giveaways...scotch...cigars...appetizers...etc.... It's gonna be a doozy!!

[Idle Swede]

I'll be leaving in about an hour, save some for me...:thumbsup:

[Rockrolex]

I'll be there @ 4 o'clock guys...get ready, we got about 20 giveaways...scotch...cigars...appetizers...etc.... It's gonna be a doozy!!
Damn, why didn't you tell me about the scotch sooner. I'd a been there for that. :banghead::banghead: :twit:

[bodybump]

I need to quit my job!!!!!!:crying::crying::crying:

[bodybump]

Guys bring a laptop with web cam so we can see you live!!!

[diablojota]

Guys bring a laptop with web cam so we can see you live!!!

x2!

Hope you all have a great time. I just got off the phone with Jen and she said she'd send me some pics as the event went on. :thumbsup:

[DAVIDSW]

Oscar.... Come pick me up I am delayed in MIA..... Arghhhhhhh........

[chriseskew24]

I cant wate for some pics. Im so excited

[bodybump]

Oscar.... Come pick me up I am delayed in MIA..... Arghhhhhhh........


What the hell are you doing there? I thought were meeting in keywest..i'm here waiting for you!!

[unclesallie]

Where are the pics?
Where are the pics?
Where are the pics?
Where are the pics?
C'mon guys!!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Art 1]

Jenn and Leo had camera's. I'm sure later today some will be posted.

[ippon20]

Here's a teaser:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/ippon20/GTG.jpg

[bodybump]

I think the watch that has the red strap is robrobin's watch and the blue one us jens watch...did I got it right? Heheheh

[Idle Swede]

I posted a few pictures in the Open Discussion Forum.

[ippon20]

Yeah you did Oscar! The blue one was Jen's and the red strap is Rob's BRM. It was a bad picture, I think Leo's Midas made the light unbalanced.:cheers:

[Harvey58]

I am sorry I missed the event, But I just bought mine last week. So maybe next time Will make it, in the orlando area!!!