Orlando was where it was last time, if memory serves me.. read something somewhere.. here. Im game for Orlando.. lookin' like Im the only gal in the group.. I promise not to wear a speedo..
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Orlando was where it was last time, if memory serves me.. read something somewhere.. here. Im game for Orlando.. lookin' like Im the only gal in the group.. I promise not to wear a speedo..
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My trip to Orlando consisted of Turnpike driving only, except for up and down International Drive several times. My little brother stayed at the $180/nite Rosen property and I opted for the $49/nite. They were only about a mile apart. Did an unexpected full price day at Universal Studio's too.. It's an easy drive for me to Orlando, it's the driving around while there that can be a pain sometimes. Hard to get a good picture of where you are. Took my brother to the airport at 5 AM yesterday and the GPS took us on the toll road to the airport but coming back to the hotel kept us on the surface streets. Glad I didn't have to pay more tolls but the stop and go even at 5 AM may have cost more in fuel. My schedule is going to get more busy in the next month. How much lead time can we have. Can someone pick a day in late Feb or early March ? The first weekend in March is out for me, my youngest daughter is turning 16...............
Rod
well I'll start looking for a good place in orlando to meet,don't want to end up hanging out in some big parking lot lol. Unless someone has a big property at there house we can comfortably hang out
In regards to WHEN we meet I'll leve it up to you guys as I make my own schedule and can go whenever.
Sounds good, my new work schedule should be out by the end of the week. I vote for shade if it can be had, at least for the afternoon sun. Good Hunting.
Rod
Ok,so finding a location in orlando is not as easy as it sounds.
I'm not to familiar with the area,and the fue places I was able to find are just parking lots >.<
BUT!! I do have one idea.
What about my place? I didn't mention it before because I didn't want to be unfair with drive time.
But I have over half a city block and I can fit over 30 cars. I can supply music,chairs,tables,bathroom,water hose for washing, It's fully shaded by the trees. AND I can supply some food and if you want I can arrange for a food vendor.
It's in historic Downtown Brooksville"you can see the courthouse from my front yard"
It's just a thought and I wouldent mind doing it at all.
Let me know what you guys think.
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Thats an idea. How about Red Bug lake park in Casselberry Florida?
That sounds great to me!
Im game.. water access for bath after a drive to get the flipping bugs off is great.. lol.. (although with the amount of wax, they slide right off mine anyway)- it's kind of a catch 22 though.. if anybody really south eastern was intending on going, it's a nice drive up the coast & shoot over to the Orlando Area.. then you've got 10 VX'rs parked on your lawn.. lol..
What about Daytona Beach? Maybe there's a place we can detail & wash, and play in the sand..
Truth be told, I love the attention we get when general population tries to figure out what we are.. I can't even imagine more than 2 next to each other.. There's a function on this side of the berg (in St. Petersburg) that happens once a month, called DuPont Registry "Cars & Coffee".. which is a big parking lot, and all the cool cars come out to be seen.. coffee too of course.. I wonder if there's something like that mid state..
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Drove to Punta Gorda and back yesterday visiting a friend. There is an automotive museum on one of the roads leading to where he was staying, that had a car show yesterday. I don't know how to find these but have seen many in the past. There is one near me in the evenings in Wellington, FL. Happened by it one night dropping my daughter off at the movies. Gave me something to do while waiting on the show to get over. Gonna google car shows in central florida and see what comes up. Anyone interested in crashing one of those with a few VX's ????
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I LOVE THAT idea :bgwo: :yesy: . Lets go crash one.
Good for me
Mike
http://www.flacarshows.com/sh-central.htm
The link above is what I found that seems to show several Car Shows. I clicked on several and you can find out more about when, where and even some had a printable window sign you could use to display your vehicle. Some are further away (from me) than I thought they would be, by the town name. Guess I have heard of the towns but didn't actually know where they were. Below is a list of Central Florida shows until the end of March. There are more listed into June but the frequency seems to be less. Check it out.
Rod
Central Florida events were updated 02/03/2013 . Click the event titles for the event details. Within individual events, a black event date indicates when it was published, red indicates when it was updated/modified.
February 7-10, 2013Chevrolet Winter NationalsOrlando
February 9, 2013Cars For The CureLake Mary
February 9, 2013Ford Trucks At Old TownKissimmee
February 9, 2013WTW Car Show and Swap MeetMt. Dora
February 9, 2013East Orlando Harley-Davidson Car ShowOrlando
February 9, 2013OBH Community Patrol Car ShowSummerfield
February 10, 2013Times Square CruiseLongwood
February 10, 2013Guitars and Cars Show and Swap MeetMt. Dora
February 10, 2013Hooters and Hot RodsSanford
February 15-16, 2013Hot Rodding For HeroesGainesville
February 15-17, 2013Sumter Swap Meet Winter ExtravaganzaBushnell
February 16, 2013Antiques Central Car CruiseOviedo
February 17, 2013Out In The Country Car ShowSt. Cloud
February 23, 2013Windermere Auto ShowWindermere
February 23, 2013Healing Heroes Freedom Fest Car ShowLakeland
February 24, 2013Hooters and Hot RodsCasselberry
February 24, 2013Turbo Buicks At Old TownKissimmee
February 24, 2013Times Square CruiseLongwood
March 1-2, 2013Magical Rod RunLake Buena Vista
March 1-3, 2013Sunshine State Camaro RallyCelebration
March 2, 2013Apopka Assembly Of God Open Car ShowApopka
March 2, 2013Old Town Edsel MeetKissimmee
March 2, 2013Hooters and Hot RodsOrlando
March 2, 2013Home Depot Spring Fling Car ShowOviedo
March 3, 2013Sumter Swap Meet and Car ShowBushnell
March 3, 2013Hooters and Hot RodsSanford
March 3, 2013Webster Swap Meet and Car ShowWebster
March 9, 2013Apopka Fair and Car ShowApopka
March 9, 2013Taste of Oviedo Car ShowOviedo
March 10, 2013Guitars and Cars Show and Swap MeetMt. Dora
March 15-17, 2013Elvis Presley Continentals Charity FestivalKissimmee
March 16, 2013Solivita Classic, Muscle Car and MC ShowPoinciana
March 17, 2013Hooters and Hot RodsCasselberry
March 23, 2013Community Market Car And Motorcycle ShowLakeland
March 23, 2013Billetproof FloridaOcala
March 24, 2013Easter Luau Car CruiseGeneva
March 30, 2013GM At Old TownKissimmee
March 30, 2013Gator Harley-Davidson Car CruiseLeesburg
I will be out of town with family from the 17th-24th of Feb. So if u guys plan for the meet on one of those days, I won't be able to attend.
Apopka Fair and Car Show, Apopka - google it, brings you to the http://www.midfloridacruisers.com/ev...ntique-classic
It does have ALL kinds of cars.. new, old, and "special interest cars".. I think we fit in the "special" section.. lol.
March 9th.. not too hot... before rainy season hits.. and.... Held at Kit Land Nelson Park on Park Avenue. Free registration, 5 Peoples Choice awards, dash plaques and door prizes. Registration opens at 8:30am, show ends at 3pm. This is the first day of the Apopka Fair 2 day event. For more info, call Lowell at 407-886-5844. There will be a separate AACA sponsored Car Show on Sunday at the same location. Both days feature live entertainment, amusement rides, giant midway, crafters, food vendors and much more for the whole family.
this looks perfect.. slightly north of Orlando
For everything except the day for me. That happens to be the birthday of my youngest. Will have to check what is going on that weekend. :(
Rod
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march 2nd? This one doesn't look as much fun..
but this website has a ton.. http://www.midfloridacruisers.com/
there's also skipping summer heat and doing https://www.facebook.com/DaytonaBeachDreamCruise
in October..
lol.. Rod.. how about car show on saturday & disney on sunday for your youngest birthday!!Quote:
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I will ask her what her Mother has planned. The 2nd is clear on my calendar and is the same distance for me. May be further for others. I will keep watching the action here and see what the decision is.
Well, found out the weekend of the 9th is out for me. No other comments, so either no one else is free that weekend or they are not really interested. I am still watching for a firm date and place. My current work schedule runs through the 9th of March. I will have one weekend of on call the following 4 weeks for sure. Don't have the date's yet but they will be coming up soon. I still have March 2nd open.
Rod
All,
New Owner in JAX.. Would love to join if still possible.
Open to the dates you have mentioned.. Please count me in and let me know if anything is needed ahead of the meet.
Appreciate the open invite! :)
just checking in to see if anyone's come up with dates yet.. Im game, I will clear my schedule for whatever date
I can't just clear my schedule but have some weekends off. 3/23 is my next full weekend off.
Rod
Let's just do it! The Florida meet is on for March 23 at 11:00 am at an Orlando area restaurant. Who can make it? We have had about 14 VX'ers on this thread. Let us try to find a place that will be just off of the interstate, any suggestions.
North miami Beach
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I am on call the night before so I won't be able to leave town until 0645. Should make it by 11. My luck I will work all night that night and will have to find a place to nap after lunch though.Quote:
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Rod
So we only have three for the March 23 meet in Orlando. Surely we have have more interest?
Fellows.. I am going to drive to St Pete.. to meet the family.. so I am planning to join in the morning if that is ok.... Do you know what time and where the place will be?
Any firm plans? Please let me know so I can arrange my trip Saturday.. :thumbup:
D-
I thought I would be able to clear my schedule, but Im finding it impossible to get coverage at work.. so unfortunately I can't make it that day. I can do it the 24th.. :(
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I just need to know where the gathering is going to begin. Probably the most important need will be a restroom after a couple hour drive with more coffee than I should have consumed.
Rod
Since we don't have a member in Orlando, I will drive over next week and find a restaurant close to the interstate or toll road.
Mike
Thanks Makocross.
Let's take a quick poll March 23 or 24?
I am available either day.
I am good with either but prefer the 23rd.
Rod
I be all up in that 23urd
23rd will work much better for me.. could try the 24th but need to do some re-arranging....
BTW.. just saw a 2000 FoxFire cruising down Phillips Hwy and Baymeadows in JAX...
Tried to flag him but didn't see me... was going to see if He was a member.!
Oh..Well..
I went to Orlando today to find a place to meet. There is a T.G.I. Fridays on International Drive with a large parking lot in back. It is easy to get to. Take I4 to the Sand Lake Rd exit and head east and then turn south on Iternational Drive. The TGIF is on the left at 8955.
So now who can make it at 11:00 am on March 23? Figure we will meet in the parking and scope out each others rides and then have lunch. That will give some flexibility for those of you coming a longer distance. This location should be about a hour from Tampa, Melbourne and Daytona.
Mike
Thanks for making the trip and finding the place. Look forward to seeing and hearing about everyone's VXQuote:
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Rod
Just did a search of T.G.I. Friday's in Orlando. One comes up at 8955 International Drive and another comes up at 10811 International Drive. They probably are not too far apart. Had to reread the directions and then saw the number. Just in case anyone else is a skimmer until you find you missed something.
Rod