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[agile_one]

Tampa Winter Meet will be the weekend of 12/10-12

So, we're throwing around dates, and it seems like the weekend of December 3/4/5 is the least offensive to the parties that matter. That being the case, I hereby declare that there WILL be a Florida meet (Team Florida attendance is mandatory to maintain gold status) the weekend of December 3, 4, 5, 2010. Early arrivals and late departures are encouraged and expected.

Where - Tampa ... any out of towners can book flights to TPA, and we will accommodate you. If not by picking you up, you will have explicit directions for transport to meet.

I am very conflicted about about gear, so have decided to make this a gear optional meet. In my world, this works, because old hands who are tired of schlepping 100 pounds of iron to countless meets can relax without that obligation. OTH, anyone with new and amazing gear to thrill us, should definitely bring it on (me included - oh, yeah, I've got some you'll want to see).

I've saved the best for last ... accommodations will be near TPA for easy in - out air travel, (as if that mattered . see next phrase), and within walking distance of Cigar City Brewery, where they brew and serve beers of world class. Welcome to Cigar City Beer in Tampa Florida

Please indicate your interest in this thread, and a Team Florida member will be in touch to enhance your meet experience.

Note .. this is a Head Case only event ... No clowns allowed.

Edited October 29, 2010 by deepak
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[nikongod]

[tyrion]

Jp can't make it that weekend. Any chance we can do it the following weekend oh mighty meet master?

[n_maher]

Damnit, I'm traveling for work in early December which pretty much rules out a quick strike assault on Florida.

[justin]

im in, please make dates more clear

damn...$160 roundtrip to TPA from my local airport that weekend. usually the airports 80-120 minutes away are cheaper, not this time. must confirm dates prior to purchase

Edited October 27, 2010 by justin

[boomana]

In.

[agile_one]

Ok, then, I think we have a quorum. Just learned of a possible conflict for a vital member of Team FL, so am opening the date window to include the following weekend, 12/10.11,12 At this juncture, only the west coat chapter has an issue with 12/11, so we may have to throw him/her (how you like that PC?) under the bus (a flaming Mercedes bus, to be exact).

Bottom line ... is 12/10/11/13 ok?

[boomana]

Still in, though the first date is much better for me with work and hopefully getting a Friday off.

[crappyjones123]

I'd love to attend but for whatever reason my university scheduled two finals for the classes i teach on the 5th of december from 10am to 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 9pm. If the date does change count me in. Would love to see everyone again. Assuming, of course, I have lost my clown status

[screaming oranges]

I am in any weekend of December and last one of November (no others in November).

Also, my Balancing Act wants to meet you guys.

[manaox2]

If I happen upon a small pile of money, I'll be there, though does not seem likely at the moment.

[NightWoundsTime]

In for either weekend. In picking dates we've basically got to choose whether we want John or Al? Not cool.

[Voltron]

In for either weekend. In picking dates we've basically got to choose whether we want John or Al? Not cool.

But it's an easy choice. You guys have fun. :/

[NightWoundsTime]

Stop being so modest. Or maybe you've forgotten what an ass John really is. Either way, you'll be missed.

[Wmcmanus]

I'd have to miss the weekend of the 11th, but could make it for the weekend of the 5th. In fact, I'll probably be in Tampa at that time anyway.

My mom is coming to Cayman from December 11-19th and wants to be Mrs. Claus. That's a little weird, I know. We're actually going to call her Granny Claus instead. There will be a Miss, Mrs., and Granny Claus, along with several elves and a reindeer (mascot) this year. I'm really not good at cost control with my hobbies...

Anyway, sorry if I have to miss it.

[Voltron]

Stop being so modest. Or maybe you've forgotten what an ass John really is. Either way, you'll be missed.

Just kidding because I saw your post in passing while working late again. I could potentially make the meet the later weekend but it would require me to dial in to a lengthy partner meeting or delegate an issue I am supposed to discuss. I'm not saying I won't do it, but it might be impolitic.

[NightWoundsTime]

The 3-5 weekend would actually be less stressful for me, if I'm honest. A week later and I'm likely to have to rush back up here to work the Monday.

Edited October 27, 2010 by NightWoundsTime

[Wmcmanus]

The 3-5 weekend would actually be less stressful for me, if I'm honest. A week later and I'm likely to have to rush back up here to work the Monday.

Awww, you just miss me, don't cha?

[tyrion]

In for either weekend. In picking dates we've basically got to choose whether we want John or Al? Not cool.

This is not a choice we should have to make. What about the 12/18?

Edited October 27, 2010 by tyrion

[HDen]

This sounds really nice(if I'm allowed to meet), sadly flights from Panama to Tampa are a bit more expensive than in the December date. Either way it'd be really nice to have a few vacation days and be able to meet you guys.

[jp11801]

Guys let's not make it that, this in the end may not work out for me as the first weekend is bad due to a family trip but that weekend is best for the majority. The 18th starts to get into holiday party season with the family and the office for most. I'm good weekends second or third but do want you to make a change that excludes any of the core group so I can attend.

[Nebby]

Depending on the final date, I should be able to make it. I'd like to attend

[swt61]

Dependant on final date choices, would there be any room for a beat up old woodworker? I promise to let Vicki wear the tiara. Air and hotel to Tampa is really cheap, and I've never seen Florida.

[VPI]

I guess since I had such a good time at the last two Florida meets I should try to make it down for this one. Depending upon the final timing I am a maybe.

[The Monkey]

I'm subscribed and very much interested. But I would put my chances of attending at 25%. Would love to see you all, though.