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SmokedRam
07-26-2011, 11:26 PM
I know we have talked about having monthly meetings and stuff withing the chapter for a while now. And to this point the Shops At Wiregrass shows have served as our meetings. But now that the Wiregrass shows are happening less (next ones not til freaking October), maybe we should start planning some meets, so new members can come along and get a feel for what we are about.

So lets hear some ideas yall!!!

AWE Daniel
07-26-2011, 11:35 PM
We should meet in wildwood

SpeedRacer
07-26-2011, 11:41 PM
When it gets cooler.. We should do a cookout/poker party. I'm willing to donate my house to use.

I have ample parking and near the beach if we would like to do a photoshoot before hand.

Onk
07-26-2011, 11:59 PM
I am all for finding a place maybe up in Brooksville...There are a bunch of places on SR50 just off of the expressway that we could all get together.

I think we need to start making a presence a little more north and Brooksville would be a prime location. Easy for Dan to come to, Patrick if he wants to hang out...

AWE Daniel
07-27-2011, 12:04 AM
I'm cool with Brooksville too

SmokedRam
07-27-2011, 12:32 AM
Brooksville is great!!!

SpeedRacer
07-27-2011, 01:07 AM
I'll come to Bville every once in a while but it's a little far for me on a monthly basis.

SmokedRam
07-27-2011, 03:48 AM
I'll come to Bville every once in a while but it's a little far for me on a monthly basis.

What we could do it mix it up a little...make Brooksville the main hang, then every other month, switch it up.

Having a cookout is a great idea too....everybody could bring something with them...Kevin can bring the "apple pie"

Redtruck-VA
07-27-2011, 09:23 AM
My Moto Guzzi group meet every month (second Saturday) for lunch in different restruants located to cover the range of our main members. This breaks up the long huals some members have to make.

SmokedRam
07-27-2011, 12:59 PM
can you think of any locations close to my neck o the woods? like, Lakeland?

well, like I said I think mixing it up is a great option...

SpeedRacer
07-27-2011, 02:00 PM
Hooters in Lakeland.. I think we should do different locals. New Tampa, Lakeland, Bville, NPR, Clearwater area, Tampa, Brandon?

Smitty
07-27-2011, 02:00 PM
In Brandon on Bloomingdale. :)

4XLGator
07-27-2011, 06:05 PM
Brooksville would be good for Daniel, Patrick, Justin and other more northern members. And Lakeland would be good for Aaron, Cory and other eastern members.

But, I'm up for wherever.

SmokedRam
07-27-2011, 06:10 PM
Brooksville would be good for Daniel, Patrick, Justin and other more northern members. And Lakeland would be good for Aaron, Cory and other eastern members.

But, I'm up for wherever.


Well, how about making the locations Brooksville and Lakeland then...we could alternate the two each month. And then as we get more into it, down the road we can add more locations.

SRTgirl
07-27-2011, 06:14 PM
Booooo......I object! Sorry....carry on! :)

SmokedRam
07-27-2011, 06:17 PM
Booooo......I object! Sorry....carry on! :)


We can also add Tampa to the rotation too...we want everybody to have a chance to be included....

4XLGator
07-27-2011, 06:25 PM
Booooo......I object! Sorry....carry on! :)

Where are you?

SRTgirl
07-27-2011, 06:33 PM
Where are you?


I'm your extreme southern member in Estero...just below Fort Myers. But as long as something was kinda near 75 we could probably do a Tampaish day trip. :)

SmokedRam
07-27-2011, 06:35 PM
OKay...so so far we have Tampa, Lakeland and Brooksville...

So, how do yall wanna make it to where we can rotate these 3 locations....

4XLGator
07-27-2011, 06:43 PM
I'm your extreme southern member in Estero...just below Fort Myers. But as long as something was kinda near 75 we could probably do a Tampaish day trip. :)

I know where Estero is...I pull my RV to the Red Coconut on Estero Island/Fort Myers Beach every year for vacation.

Some of the guys went to a show in Osprey (south of Sarasota) awhile back.

I'm sure we'll come up with something soon that y'all can attend.

BAD HABIT
07-27-2011, 08:26 PM
i like whats going on in here, way to go adam, im up for where ever, just as long as its kinda car/truck based...but where ever we go we make it sem based...:)

SmokedRam
07-27-2011, 08:51 PM
i like whats going on in here, way to go adam, im up for where ever, just as long as its kinda car/truck based...but where ever we go we make it sem based...:)


Thanks Jay...I am sure we can find the appropriate venues.

txbass06
07-27-2011, 09:30 PM
I am sure we can find the appropriate venues.

Like somewhere in NE Texas? Lol just kidding. That's a LONG ass drive



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4XLGator
07-27-2011, 09:46 PM
^ lol

Smitty
07-27-2011, 09:48 PM
Brooksville would be good for Daniel, Patrick, Justin and other more northern members. And Lakeland would be good for Aaron, Cory and other eastern members.

But, I'm up for wherever.

I will ride with Lee then...lol

4XLGator
07-27-2011, 09:59 PM
^ that works

SmokedRam
07-27-2011, 10:04 PM
^ that works


see, I told ya, ya'lld be BFF's 4EVA....lol

RamSport97
07-27-2011, 10:07 PM
I'd love to meet up at the Brooksville meets. Maybe we could do 5 guys off 50 or something like that. Fairly decent sized parking lot with all the outlet stores.

Smitty
07-27-2011, 10:11 PM
see, I told ya, ya'lld be BFF's 4EVA....lol

I'm old need someone younger to drive. :birgits_tiredcoffee

SmokedRam
07-27-2011, 10:11 PM
I'd love to meet up at the Brooksville meets. Maybe we could do 5 guys off 50 or something like that. Fairly decent sized parking lot with all the outlet stores.


I dont wanna do 5 guys off any road, anywhere.....lol....



Seriously, that sounds like a good idea....

Smitty
07-27-2011, 10:14 PM
I dont wanna do 5 guys off any road, anywhere.....lol....

All of you could be BFF's :Wedgie:

SmokedRam
07-27-2011, 10:19 PM
HAHA.....



So, here we go:

Brooksville:

Five Guys Burgers and Fries
13171 Cortez Boulevard,
Brooksville, FL

BAD HABIT
07-27-2011, 10:19 PM
Lmfao Adam and five guys.....that sounds good Patrick

4XLGator
07-27-2011, 10:19 PM
hahahahaha....this thread just got hilarious in the last several posts

BAD HABIT
07-27-2011, 10:19 PM
Is this gonna be the Sept meet?

SmokedRam
07-27-2011, 10:21 PM
Is this gonna be the Sept meet?


Sounds good to me...how about you? The S&R deal can be the Aug meet

RamSport97
07-27-2011, 10:34 PM
LOL, I do wish there was a Fudds closer than Orlando, but oh well.

SpeedRacer
07-28-2011, 10:52 AM
LOL, I do wish there was a Fudds closer than Orlando, but oh well.

YES!

Also should add a Pinellas local... Oldsmar Cop Shop or Quaker Steak & Lube?

BAD HABIT
07-28-2011, 12:00 PM
Yes Adam that's what we were thinkin at chilis after the wiregrass show...

Sent from my badass EVO on TapaTalk....

AWE Daniel
07-28-2011, 01:02 PM
I just wanna say, ive had five guys in my mouth, its not really that good.....

:3639243774_5f528137

Redtruck-VA
07-28-2011, 01:05 PM
I just wanna say, ive had five guys in my mouth, its not really that good.....

:3639243774_5f528137

I would have kept that bit of information to myself...

4XLGator
07-28-2011, 05:40 PM
I agree with Greg!

AWE Daniel
07-28-2011, 06:04 PM
Lolz just wait for the jokes when the meeting is there

RamSport97
07-28-2011, 07:05 PM
Daniel what the hell man?!?!?!

AWE Daniel
07-28-2011, 07:09 PM
Lol five guys is overrated I wasn't impressed

RamSport97
07-28-2011, 07:10 PM
Lol five guys is overrated I wasn't impressed

There is a Dunkin Doughnuts, Panera Bread, and Starbucks right next to it ;)

SmokedRam
07-28-2011, 07:12 PM
Yeah Daniel, you can hang out with Hernando's finest there at the Dunkin Doughnuts..

AWE Daniel
07-28-2011, 07:13 PM
Lmao!

Onk
07-28-2011, 07:13 PM
You can keep your 5 guys....

I'd like to have 5 hot tan pierced and tat'd blondes

AWE Daniel
07-28-2011, 07:15 PM
Never heard of those burgers

Stealth Mode
07-28-2011, 08:09 PM
Adam, just lemme know where...

SmokedRam
07-28-2011, 08:22 PM
Adam, just lemme know where...


I will keep everyone informed brudda....

Fla 66 cuda
07-28-2011, 08:37 PM
You can keep your 5 guys....

I'd like to have 5 hot tan pierced and tat'd blondes

That's the local taco stand.

AWE Daniel
07-28-2011, 08:46 PM
Lolz that's just wrong

UnderCover
07-28-2011, 10:11 PM
Wow - don't log on for 48 hours, and you miss a lot! Lol

There's some great ideas on here, and IMHO, rotating locations is the best idea. It keeps it fair for everyone.

Tyler - you were talking about a location in Pinellas - Cop Shop sounds great, but there was a place I went a few weeks ago with Kevin on Drew St just west of US19 - I can't remember the name of it, but there was nice size parking lot in a shopping center, beers available in the "Tower of Power" (Like a pitcher, but bigger) lol, and the servers dressed in school girl outfits! (Female servers that is lol.) I'd place my vote for that place - hopefully Kevin could chime in with the name of it.

4XLGator
07-28-2011, 10:22 PM
^ that sounds like a good place too

AWE Daniel
07-28-2011, 10:24 PM
We should add a more northern place to the rotation too

4XLGator
07-28-2011, 10:27 PM
how more northern?

SmokedRam
07-28-2011, 10:29 PM
I also have someone scoping out a place in Spring Hill called "Felony's"...it's a sports bar that is similar to the Cop Shop...

http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/2010/jul/14/ha-this-felonys-means-no-offense/

AWE Daniel
07-28-2011, 10:35 PM
how more northern?

Somewhere like Ocala or something more in the middle from us. So people like Alex and Justin could come. I could go to a brooksville one maybe once but that's still an hour and a half from me.

UnderCover
07-28-2011, 10:46 PM
Adam - for the meets that are over an hour drive, can we all meet at TIA and ride the presidential jet with you?

SmokedRam
07-28-2011, 10:49 PM
Adam - for the meets that are over an hour drive, can we all meet at TIA and ride the presidential jet with you?


Yes, there is an 8foot truck bed with immediate occupancy....lol

Stealth Mode
07-28-2011, 11:14 PM
Just outta curiousity,... why are the people that are an hour 30 away complaining yet, I and PC who are hour 30 out just from Wesley Chapel don't... Let alone Brooksville.

Stealth Mode
07-28-2011, 11:17 PM
And before we start talking about MPG... I get 10.4 and pay 3.89 a gallon, which is more than diesel may I add...

SmokedRam
07-28-2011, 11:19 PM
Just outta curiousity,... why are the people that are an hour 30 away complaining yet, I and PC who are hour 30 out just from Wesley Chapel don't... Let alone Brooksville.


I wouldnt look at it that way...we are gonna spread our meets across the area as best as we can, to try and involve everyone. We understand the price of fuel is high and it has puts a damper on the flexability of everyone, with how far they can travel. As long as everyone understands that attending meets is not nor has ever been a requirment, we are all good...

Stealth Mode
07-28-2011, 11:19 PM
Maybe some of the other member's don't realize how far south myself and Lee and PC are... Im and hour south of Plant City...... And noone hear's me complain about gas or the distance traveled.

AWE Daniel
07-28-2011, 11:20 PM
Just outta curiousity,... why are the people that are an hour 30 away complaining yet, I and PC who are hour 30 out just from Wesley Chapel don't... Let alone Brooksville.

I am just as far away as you Jeff, but I'm not driving 2hrs every month just to have dinner and chat.

Stealth Mode
07-28-2011, 11:21 PM
I feel ya Adam. Ima step back now.. Just text me when and where and we'll be there.

AWE Daniel
07-28-2011, 11:21 PM
Agh I See you are 2hrs in the other direction

SmokedRam
07-28-2011, 11:25 PM
I feel ya Adam. Ima step back now.. Just text me when and where and we'll be there.


No, I want your opinions, as far as I am concerned, we can spread this stuff out from Ocala to Naples, we can have a different meeting location every month as far as I am concerned...

Onk
07-28-2011, 11:29 PM
Wow - don't log on for 48 hours, and you miss a lot! Lol

There's some great ideas on here, and IMHO, rotating locations is the best idea. It keeps it fair for everyone.

Tyler - you were talking about a location in Pinellas - Cop Shop sounds great, but there was a place I went a few weeks ago with Kevin on Drew St just west of US19 - I can't remember the name of it, but there was nice size parking lot in a shopping center, beers available in the "Tower of Power" (Like a pitcher, but bigger) lol, and the servers dressed in school girl outfits! (Female servers that is lol.) I'd place my vote for that place - hopefully Kevin could chime in with the name of it.

That place you mention is called the TILTED KILT...and They are AMAZING!!! MMmmm

^ that sounds like a good place too

Oh it is Lee!!

Adam - for the meets that are over an hour drive, can we all meet at TIA and ride the presidential jet with you?

Im on board with this!

I wouldnt look at it that way...we are gonna spread our meets across the area as best as we can, to try and involve everyone. We understand the price of fuel is high and it has puts a damper on the flexability of everyone, with how far they can travel. As long as everyone understands that attending meets is not nor has ever been a requirment, we are all good...

Well stated Adam.

Jeff, we are just trying to figure out a rotation to accomodate as much as everyone as possible. We all know some of you guys are hours away and we think its totally awesome and shows your true support when you rally up and come out and support SEM!!

We are still new and need to get into a rotation. North one month, central one month, south one month, east one month...its going to be rocky at first, but like everything else so far, nothing is impossible for us!!

Redtruck-VA
07-29-2011, 12:09 AM
As the location with my bike club rotates from area to area different folks show up due to travel distance. What holds everything together is the after meeting (lunch) report (posting) saying who was in attendance and what was discussed, plus pictures. It's great fun.

SpeedRacer
07-29-2011, 02:33 PM
I have nothing agianst the Tilted Kilt.. great place.

4XLGator
07-29-2011, 08:31 PM
That place, those waitresses? I'll tilt somebody's kilt!


Did I say that out loud?

old man
07-29-2011, 09:24 PM
yes you did

SpeedRacer
07-29-2011, 11:45 PM
That place, those waitresses? I'll tilt somebody's kilt!


Did I say that out loud?

That makes 2 of us...

03 Rammer
07-30-2011, 04:18 PM
I got lost in this thread so where are we meeting at? I live in Oviedo just north of Orlando. Someone fill me in please lol sorry.

Wildbee659
07-30-2011, 06:12 PM
Tilted kilt gets my vote. But I'm open to changing locations, just name the place and time. Winghouse and Hooters are always a plus.

OklaHemi
07-30-2011, 07:25 PM
Lol five guys is overrated I wasn't impressed

maybe you should have started out with 2 guys and worked your way up to five?

AWE Daniel
07-30-2011, 07:31 PM
^^^^^^ Ohh boy lol

SmokedRam
08-04-2011, 07:29 PM
So, since there is a show in Aug, and two in Oct (Arts show and Wiregrass) and nothing thus far for Sept...is everyone good with a meet at the 5 Guys????


Lets get this planned out!

BAD HABIT
08-04-2011, 07:43 PM
or do the rainbow float and call that a meet, or do our monthly seperate from the float, cause i know floating isnt gonna be everyones tea, imma do it anyway...ha

SmokedRam
08-10-2011, 05:57 PM
Bump!

Smitty
08-10-2011, 07:39 PM
Sounds good to me.

4XLGator
08-10-2011, 09:18 PM
Adam, you know me I'm good with anything as long as it's a weekend I don't have Ashby.

AParrette
08-11-2011, 09:00 AM
i say we hit slamfest in gainsville in oct

SpeedRacer
08-11-2011, 06:38 PM
As long as it' not Sept 10th or 11th.. Jay (and possibly myself and Kevin) will be on the Patriot Run

4XLGator
08-11-2011, 07:47 PM
^ I have a wedding that weekend.

SmokedRam
08-16-2011, 05:31 PM
How does Saturday, Sept 3rd sound?

03 Rammer
08-16-2011, 05:34 PM
doesn't sound good for me. Nor any Saturday :) But that's just me

SmokedRam
08-16-2011, 05:40 PM
doesn't sound good for me. Nor any Saturday :) But that's just me


IF Sunday works better for our guys, we can do Sunday too

03 Rammer
08-16-2011, 05:42 PM
If it works for more guys on Saturdays its fine. Don't change it just because of me one guy. Its ok. Just saying the only reason why I can never to come to things is because they are on Saturdays. That's just the joy of working this job, great pay great hours cant complain. I only work 4 days a week ;) If its a big event, I will ask off or do some trading.

BAD HABIT
08-16-2011, 08:53 PM
cant do it on labor day weekend to many ppl have too much going on, i myself for one too....

SmokedRam
08-16-2011, 09:02 PM
Sorry guys, I forgot all about it being Labor Day weekend...

BAD HABIT
08-16-2011, 09:15 PM
me too until heather said something...

SmokedRam
08-16-2011, 09:18 PM
Back to the drawing board...

004x41500
08-27-2011, 09:17 PM
how about the weekend of the 23rd? and if we could make this g2g somewhere east of lakeland off of 60, maybe somewhere around the lake wales area, there is a good strong possibility of me making it out there.

and we could celebrate my 21st as well that weekend.

04hemi
08-29-2011, 08:18 PM
Over on dt there looks to be a lil get together for a Funday Sunday on the 11th.

SmokedRam
09-07-2011, 04:45 PM
Just a little update after looking at our chapters calendar events...we are having gatherings every month until December...so far December is the only month where we have no events planned yet...

We have events this month, in October we have Wiregrass AND the Knights of Cloumbus show...November, we have members getting together to attend the Mopars with Big Daddy show in Ocala AND the FSU vs UF game gathering at the Cop Shop...December, as far as I can see we have NOTHING...


So, here is what I suggest...2011 has been a monumental year for not only the SEM Florida Chapter, but for SEM as a whole...we have truely put our names out there in the car/truck club world and people know who we are.

How about we meet for a cook out at a state park, centrally located so all members can attend...and we can celebrate the succcesses we have enjoyed this year...


THOUGHTS????

Fla 66 cuda
09-07-2011, 04:53 PM
It sounds good to me Adam. Is this for Fla. members or are you tryin for a SEM all member GTG.

Onk
09-07-2011, 04:54 PM
I like it....

SmokedRam
09-07-2011, 04:55 PM
It sounds good to me Adam. Is this for Fla. members or are you tryin for a SEM all member GTG.


It's gonna be Florida chapter based...but if any of our other members are in the area, as always they are free to attend.


I figure, if everybody is good with cooking chicken, we can snag a 40 pound case of chicken from Feltons for like $40...I have a large gas grill...if we can bring one to the venue we chose...everybody bring a dish...

Fla 66 cuda
09-07-2011, 04:59 PM
I'm ok with chicken and bringin a dish might could even whip up some kinda korean dish to bring if i can con the wife into cookin it.

SmokedRam
09-07-2011, 05:03 PM
I'm ok with chicken and bringin a dish might could even whip up some kinda korean dish to bring if i can con the wife into cookin it.


Thats great!!! We just need to find a venue...if we do a state park, we are gonna wanna reserve a pavillion with a large grill in it, like thay have at the Hillsbrough River State Park...

If we only have a little 2'x2' grill like the regular pavillions have, it will take us all dang day to cook the chicken...

SmokedRam
09-07-2011, 05:06 PM
ANOTHER IDEA:

Do any of our members have a smoker?

Fla 66 cuda
09-07-2011, 06:11 PM
My wife and i both smoke [oh you mean one for cooking] sorry no.

SmokedRam
09-07-2011, 06:21 PM
^^^lol

Smitty
09-07-2011, 07:06 PM
ANOTHER IDEA:

Do any of our members have a smoker?

Yes my wife...you want her?

SmokedRam
09-07-2011, 07:07 PM
:crazy::crazy::crazy:

I think Lee and I have the grill part covered...LOL...you guys are something else....

SmokedRam
09-07-2011, 07:39 PM
OKay guys...I would like Jax Wax to be able to attend also...as they are a major factor of our successes this year...they gave me some dates when they ARE NOT available...

I am gonna set a tentative date of Sunday,December 11th for this...anybody NOT okay with this date?

Fla 66 cuda
09-07-2011, 08:17 PM
At this point in time it's ok i'll pensil it in.Location?

SmokedRam
09-07-2011, 08:20 PM
At this point in time it's ok i'll pensil it in.Location?


Thats what I need yalls help in figuring out....I am thinking around the Brooksville/Hudson area....

Fla 66 cuda
09-07-2011, 08:31 PM
I don't know that area so can't help sorry, i knows where it is been there once or twice.

SmokedRam
09-07-2011, 08:36 PM
How about this place:

Lake Townsen Regional Park 28011 Lake Lindsey Road (CR 476), Brooksville, FL 34601 Google Maphttp://www.co.hernando.fl.us/parks_rec/images/xlink.gif (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Lake+Lindsey+Rd+%4028.649707,+-82.277444&ie=UTF8&ll) This regional park offers hiking, jogging, biking and horseback riding trails in a densely wooded area, bounded by the State Forest to the north and the Withlacoochee River on the east. Here you can observe the river, cypress swamp, and fish life. The park also provides access to the Withlacoochee State Trail for walking, bicycling, skating and horseback riding. Located on 37 developed acres and 338 acres of open space in the eastern part of the county, this park has something for everyone - baseball, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, a fishing pier/boat ramp, and picnic areas, playground, hiking trails and horseback riding trails.


Now...if we do this, we wont be able to bring grills in...but they should have a pavillion or two with a very large grille there....

UnderCover
09-08-2011, 12:13 AM
Sounds like a hell of an idea!

004x41500
09-08-2011, 03:19 AM
i can say with 100% certainty that i wont be able to go. looking at the map its just way to far of a ride for me.

just to give yall an idea. ive used google maps to pin my location. its point "A" mayve this will help some to figure out places for the g2gs

http://i51.tinypic.com/2iv1uet.jpg

SmokedRam
09-08-2011, 09:06 PM
Bump for ideas guys on the locale for cookout.....

03 Rammer
09-09-2011, 10:36 AM
Just a little update after looking at our chapters calendar events...we are having gatherings every month until December...so far December is the only month where we have no events planned yet...

We have events this month, in October we have Wiregrass AND the Knights of Cloumbus show...November, we have members getting together to attend the Mopars with Big Daddy show in Ocala AND the FSU vs UF game gathering at the Cop Shop...December, as far as I can see we have NOTHING...


So, here is what I suggest...2011 has been a monumental year for not only the SEM Florida Chapter, but for SEM as a whole...we have truely put our names out there in the car/truck club world and people know who we are.

How about we meet for a cook out at a state park, centrally located so all members can attend...and we can celebrate the succcesses we have enjoyed this year...


THOUGHTS????

I think this is an AWESOME IDEA!

OKay guys...I would like Jax Wax to be able to attend also...as they are a major factor of our successes this year...they gave me some dates when they ARE NOT available...

I am gonna set a tentative date of Sunday,December 11th for this...anybody NOT okay with this date?

Great, sunday will work for me! aslong as its not one of my work days during the week. I have christmas vacay the week after and cant ask off more days right before then.

Thats what I need yalls help in figuring out....I am thinking around the Brooksville/Hudson area....

How about this place:

Lake Townsen Regional Park 28011 Lake Lindsey Road (CR 476), Brooksville, FL 34601 Google Maphttp://www.co.hernando.fl.us/parks_rec/images/xlink.gif (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Lake+Lindsey+Rd+%4028.649707,+-82.277444&ie=UTF8&ll) This regional park offers hiking, jogging, biking and horseback riding trails in a densely wooded area, bounded by the State Forest to the north and the Withlacoochee River on the east. Here you can observe the river, cypress swamp, and fish life. The park also provides access to the Withlacoochee State Trail for walking, bicycling, skating and horseback riding. Located on 37 developed acres and 338 acres of open space in the eastern part of the county, this park has something for everyone - baseball, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, a fishing pier/boat ramp, and picnic areas, playground, hiking trails and horseback riding trails.


Now...if we do this, we wont be able to bring grills in...but they should have a pavillion or two with a very large grille there....

Bump for ideas guys on the locale for cookout.....

Is there any way to get a map of where our members are from and at. I know DT has something like that. Based off that map find a location that is a good driving distance for everyone. For that one location its almost 2 hours away just for me and probably farther for others. IMHO alot of the events seem to be on the west coast of Florida. Thats good and all for the members over there but for others it sucks. :hmm:

03 Rammer
09-09-2011, 10:40 AM
What if we were to do something in the lake Wales, haines city area? Its about 1.5 hours for Palm Bay members 1-1.5 for Orlando members 1.5 hours for west coast members?

Also, what if it was just at a place to eat and get together. That way we can have it towards the end of the day and for anyone have time issues with work or other Sunday stuff like their childrens sports, church etc.

004x41500
09-09-2011, 03:48 PM
I think this is an AWESOME IDEA!



Great, sunday will work for me! aslong as its not one of my work days during the week. I have christmas vacay the week after and cant ask off more days right before then.







Is there any way to get a map of where our members are from and at. I know DT has something like that. Based off that map find a location that is a good driving distance for everyone. For that one location its almost 2 hours away just for me and probably farther for others. IMHO alot of the events seem to be on the west coast of Florida. Thats good and all for the members over there but for others it sucks. :hmm:

What if we were to do something in the lake Wales, haines city area? Its about 1.5 hours for Palm Bay members 1-1.5 for Orlando members 1.5 hours for west coast members?

Also, what if it was just at a place to eat and get together. That way we can have it towards the end of the day and for anyone have time issues with work or other Sunday stuff like their childrens sports, church etc.



sounds like great idea to me, i think theres something like that map thing avail from google. when i get a chance ill check it out.

Smitty
09-09-2011, 03:50 PM
If I remember correctly Brandon is considered the geographical center of Florida and Plant City is the population center.

004x41500
09-09-2011, 04:39 PM
ya, me an kevin figured out that the center between vero beach anc tampa is between lake wales and river ranch.

03 Rammer
09-09-2011, 04:44 PM
ya, me an kevin figured out that the center between vero beach anc tampa is between lake wales and river ranch.

ohhhhh RR, Havent been out there in years miss that place.

Smitty
09-09-2011, 04:45 PM
Valrico/Riverview?

03 Rammer
09-09-2011, 04:52 PM
Valrico/Riverview?

2 hours for me, but like right down the street for you lol

Smitty
09-09-2011, 04:55 PM
2 hours for me, but like right down the street for you lol

Valrico/Riverview is clear on the other side of town for me. To far to drive. Catch the red eye when I need to go there.

03 Rammer
09-09-2011, 04:58 PM
But your location says Brandon thats like 30 mintues?

AWE Daniel
09-09-2011, 04:58 PM
So what is going on in September? Are we having a meet or what?

Smitty
09-09-2011, 05:00 PM
But your location says Brandon thats like 30 mintues?

I like to drive the scenic route...:)

Just stirring the pot...

SmokedRam
09-09-2011, 05:06 PM
Also, what if it was just at a place to eat and get together. That way we can have it towards the end of the day and for anyone have time issues with work or other Sunday stuff like their childrens sports, church etc.


IMO, the cookout makes more sense for our members...and would be easier to plan, due to the fact we wont have to find a restaurant that have enough tables open for everybody that shows up...and financially speaking it is easier on the members wallets, if everyone can bring a dish or two, rather than paying $40+ for dinner at a restaurant.

SmokedRam
09-09-2011, 05:34 PM
Well...guys, throw up some parks,etc in the Lake Wales area...


If we go off of Brandon..how about Turkey Creek (Edward Medard Park)...it is right of of Turkey Creek Rd and SR 60...just south of Plant City

AWE Daniel
09-09-2011, 05:34 PM
I like the cookout in brooksville idea

SmokedRam
09-09-2011, 05:36 PM
JUST putting this out there...I AM NOT trying to alienate any of our members by chosing locations over close to the Tampa Bay area...so please no one think that....this is why I ask for your ideas, rather than just saying here's a location, lets do it....

SmokedRam
09-09-2011, 07:35 PM
If I remember correctly Brandon is considered the geographical center of Florida and Plant City is the population center.


Actually...the official geographical center of Florida is 12 miles north, north west of Brooksville...

Source...

http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/fl_geography.htm

old man
09-09-2011, 08:45 PM
looks like no one will be happy unless it will be in there backyard
so it looks like you will have to choose a site an go from there so Adam go for it

txbass06
09-09-2011, 09:00 PM
I wouldn't be happy if I went out my back door and saw a bunch of you guys in my backyard :D lol


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old man
09-09-2011, 09:09 PM
you are a little far from us

Fla 66 cuda
09-09-2011, 09:10 PM
Adam here's an idea to make it fair for all and not hurtin feelings cory lives on east coast myself and kevin and jay live on the west coast find out who lives farthest south and farthest north, base your central location upon that then its an equal trip [kinda, north and south guys are screwed but it's not Adams falt this state is skinny] for all and whoever can come comes who don't don't and no one can say it was favortism [any one closer it's a gimmie] you ain't gonna please everyone,only a sugesstion don't hate

Onk
09-09-2011, 09:10 PM
I say somewhere around the Brooksville Area...

I will locate a couple of places and get back to you.

Brooksville is about as close to center as we are going to get, its easy for Daniel and Pat(even tho hes a cheby owner now...lol jk), maybe Alex from Daytona can head down, Dennis....I think Brooksville is just the Logical solution.

Onk
09-09-2011, 09:12 PM
I wouldn't be happy if I went out my back door and saw a bunch of you guys in my backyard :D lol


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Ill tell ya what, you wanna drive over, Ill make a push to head more west, around the Panhandle....hows that?

ramn it
09-09-2011, 09:17 PM
I'm game for where ever!! and what ?? nobody likes a road trip? But I have a park in my back yard that has camping ,mini train ,trails , pavilions , two playgrounds , and a lake . It's CREWS LAKE PARK heres some info if you need it . http://portal.pascocountyfl.net/portal/server.pt/community/parks/310/crews_lake_page

old man
09-09-2011, 09:20 PM
speak up FL pres what do you think about Brooksville area

old man
09-09-2011, 09:26 PM
this old man is going to bed decide where the meet will be

SmokedRam
09-09-2011, 09:27 PM
I say somewhere around the Brooksville Area...

I will locate a couple of places and get back to you.

Brooksville is about as close to center as we are going to get, its easy for Daniel and Pat(even tho hes a cheby owner now...lol jk), maybe Alex from Daytona can head down, Dennis....I think Brooksville is just the Logical solution.


Thats what I am thinking too...which is why I suggested B-Ville in the first place...going off who has been making the shows that we attend thus far, it just seems to be the best place.

txbass06
09-09-2011, 09:31 PM
Ill tell ya what, you wanna drive over, Ill make a push to head more west, around the Panhandle....hows that?

Gotta talk to the wife on this one. The 11th is our anniversary. But we don't have any major plans and she's been talking about going back to FL since we were in Destin last October


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Fla 66 cuda
09-09-2011, 09:31 PM
I don't care where if i ain't got the cash i don't go, if i do i'm there with bells on.

SmokedRam
09-09-2011, 09:34 PM
Brooksville it is them...pending we can find a suitable park....

Onk
09-09-2011, 09:39 PM
Brooksville it is them...pending we can find a suitable park....

I second it.....

LOCATION IS CONFIRMED....

Now just need to locate a park within the Brooksville area...

Stand by

4XLGator
09-09-2011, 09:46 PM
standing by....

SmokedRam
09-09-2011, 09:50 PM
Dont make me stand too damn long...I'm tired

ramn it
09-10-2011, 09:11 AM
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/areas/withlacoocheeriverpark.html
http://portal.pascocountyfl.net/portal/server.pt/community/parks/310/crews_lake_page
http://www.co.hernando.fl.us/parks_rec/Parks/Park_detail.asp?Key=13

heres a few Ive been too!

03 Rammer
09-10-2011, 10:48 AM
I second it.....

LOCATION IS CONFIRMED....

Now just need to locate a park within the Brooksville area...

Stand by

Ugh 2 hour drive for me, might have to show up in the focus lol

03 Rammer
09-10-2011, 10:52 AM
Richloam Wildlife Management Area???

Tom Varn Park???

004x41500
09-10-2011, 03:19 PM
3hr drive for me. wont make it. sorry guys. something within about 1.5 hours away tops is perfect for me.

03 Rammer
09-13-2011, 07:59 AM
have the MONTHLY meeting place been decided on yet? I missed it, I think.

Yes it has lol Brooksville

BAD HABIT
09-13-2011, 08:18 PM
sept was a wash out for everyone, october is in npr at the show we are doing, november is still up in the air, early dec is a cook out/outting type thing for all to have fun and spend a day with out having to shine everything up...

SmokedRam
09-13-2011, 08:20 PM
November a bunch of us are getting together for the Mopars with Big Daddy show in Ocala

Onk
09-13-2011, 08:38 PM
November a bunch of us are getting together for the Mopars with Big Daddy show in Ocala

We are?



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AWE Daniel
09-13-2011, 08:54 PM
I'll be there in nov

4XLGator
09-13-2011, 09:24 PM
We are?



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Yep...

http://semopars.com/showthread.php?t=2024

SmokedRam
09-13-2011, 09:34 PM
We are?



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uh yeah...you even posted in the thread...and I have bumped it recently for the new guys...:crazy:

SmokedRam
10-08-2011, 10:22 PM
If any of our Hernando county members would like to help in finding a park for this...I mean actually driving to them to see what they have to offer it would be VERY MUCH appreciated....

03 Rammer
10-22-2011, 03:18 PM
So have we picked a park yet, I would of loved to help drive to them and pick out a park. But too far of a drive to be doing that.

4XLGator
11-14-2011, 08:15 PM
***PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW***

http://www.semopars.com/showthread.php?t=2602