Florida Birds, ready to cruise again?!?!

[My T]

How about a Central Florida Cruise? Birds in Paradise, with a twist!

Thunderbeach was so much fun. Brian (the Chevy Guy) and I would like to invite you to cruise here in Central Florida. Before we get too deep into planning anything, I want to see who might be interested.

The event would be in October. We can enjoy some fall air. Well, it would be less hot than usual, and would encourage going TOPLESS! :omg: (Now, now....this is a family event!) Possibly Oct 2nd/3rd or 23/24. It would be a one day deal. Which would you prefer, a Saturday or a Sunday?

The tentative plan, after a meet and greet time, would include a morning cruise of historic Winter Park,(just North of Orlando), grand estates, parks, lakes, Rollins College and the famous Park Avenue shopping district, and perhaps a photo stop. Then a surprise detour for a special, unique tour that you will talk about later. That will be followed by a COMPLIMENTARY lunch :biggrin: ---provided by your hosts with no fire, no cooking, no gritty food, no rain. Then, right after dessert, another surprise -- oh you'll like this!

Then an afternoon cruise, to one of the surrounding communities with a stop or two for restrooms, more pictures, and ice cream, and then ending at a location very near to I-4 for easy access for your trip home. Just show up in your birds and be ready to have a fun day. We will do ALL the rest. (I might check with the SpaceCoast T-Bird club to see if any want to join us in their classic birds.)

What do you think? Anyone interested? I need some feedback before I invest a lot of time and effort in arranging this. If it is well received, I would have to cut off registrations at about 15 to 18 cars --- I don't think that I could handle more than that. Don't ask me too many questions because I don't want to give it all away this soon. Respond to this post, or e-mail me
or PM me. :talkphone

[Joe Varey]

:high5: Sounds great. Sunday's best for me. So count Celina and me in. We had such a great time with you all how could we not be there. :thumbsup:

[BAY-B]

DID I DETECT A SLAM ON MY COOKING???? :shock: :shock: :shock: well... from the sound of this we should call it mystery bird ride :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: but I think you can sort fo... maybe kinda... ok well then just maybe... count us in for more info... Your west coast food salvager BAY-B :peaceblob :peaceblob :peaceblob

[BAY-B]

PS.. VAREY... YOU BRING YOUR OWN PIE!!!!! :pbj: :pbj: :pbj:

[Goldwing]

:thumbsup: Count Sherry and I in :pink: We are always up for a :puzzled:
suprize. As with Joe Sundays are best with us. Let us know when where and what time and well be there with bells on tops on and down.

[RoryF]

We're in too ...

[SuperSport]

DID I DETECT A SLAM ON MY COOKING????

LOL... no, I think it's an assurance we won't be serving my famous "gritty" chicken! And I was already to fire up the grill! :biggrin:

[Ron Loe]

Hi MY T:
Ron & Joan will be there. :pbj:
Ron Loe

[BAY-B]

:pbj: :pbj: OK.. sounds like we've got something going here MY T.. :pink: However, I know it's all a surpirse, but you have to give us a couple of things. :igiveup: :wavey: Dates and start and finish locations. We plan to stay over the Saturday before and want to make those arrangements. Also.. we want to share in any expenses you might incure in this so, tell us what you figure our cut is :beer: :love: Under no circumstances will I pay extra to have those guys from Spring Hill to come :cheers: :high5: :box: :box: :pink: :pink: I've seen them at a BARBECUE LOL... Also, (the chevy guy) he needs to get a grip (on his chicken) ok? Did I say that???? :spank: Can't wait to hear the details and to meet new TBIRDERS.. we had a great time last week and I'm sure this will be even better... See Ya!

[My T]

Bay-B
Boy, are you ever curious! Did anyone ever tell you that you are very inquisitive? If I tell you everything now, it won't be a surprise any more. YOU HAVE TO WAIT! Everything that you need to know will be shared in due time. Tentative date right now is Sunday, Oct 3rd.

NESTERS:
Beginning and ending points will both be somewhere along I-4, between Orlando and Altamonte Springs to begin and perhaps at I-4 and Rt 46 (Sanford) to end mid-afternoon.

Yes, I'll let you all know what the registration fee will be, but not to worry, it will be nominal and affordable. If you start now to save up for it, then you won't feel it when it is time to mail a check. ( There may be a surcharge for those living in Spring Hill or The Villages since they all seem to have an attitude.) LOL

Mark your calendars everyone, and send a post so that the planning can continue. We have 6 cars, so far. Y'all come!

[Goldwing]

:cussing: Attitude..... I ain't got no stinking attitude :bicker:


:laugh:

[fla bird 03]

:thumbsup: tom if it is on a saturday i can probably drive up from south fla would enjoy it seems like no one down here does anything like that at least with t-birds CHOOSE SATURDAY FLA BIRD 03

[BAY-B]

Saturday's fine with us... Gives us Sunday to recoop...Old farts that we are

[My T]

fla bird 03

Thanks for your interest. Right now there are more votes for Sunday, but I will ask again when I get more names of interested parties and we will let majority rule. You won't regret the trip, it will be a fun day. Perhaps you could consider driving up the evening before - I would even put you up if you don't have a place to stay over. We would welcome some birds from South Florida. My daughter lives in Plantation so you are like family.

(Note: this special offer for overnight accomodations does NOT apply to residents of Hernando County and The Villages). Pitch your own tent!

[BAY-B]

:talkphone :talkphone :talkphone Thank you Tom for clarifying the accommodations requirements. We, being from Pinellas County have heard sorted stories about our northern neighbors and their habits. I have also heard that they allow their birds to "GO" just about anywhere they choose... A discusting habit to be sure. Although we would certainly come up the night before, we would not think of impossing and will find suitable quarters at a nearby inn...

PS. To those of you from the "northern" provinces.. I have the number for a very nice place for you to stay it's 1-800-BEDSRUS. punch in specials code "murphy bed" :box: :box: :friday: :friday: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :biggrin: :biggrin: :peaceblob :peaceblob :igiveup: :igiveup:

[fla bird 03]

my t thanks for the offer of lodging but i would have no problem finding a place as our son lives in orlando just want sat so we can drive back here on sunday for work on the dreaded mondays that seem to pop up every week some of us do have to work yuk fla bird 03

[rlstonejr]

count us in, too. I would also vote for saturday, but will make sunday work. Sandee can bring a thermos of lighter fluid cocktails! :smokin:

[My T]

We are up to eight cars now and it is looking like it is going to be Saturday. I will post a list of the eight soon. Let's have a few more sign up and then I will tell you all more about the details of the day.

Have not heard from: 65TBSteve, Rembr55, OlDave, joe166, RTBRD, RidgePointCruiser, Hanzies Bird, THNDRBRD02, Spirit73, & tbirdtrbo.

If anyone knows these folks, call and invite them and any others you know in Florida. "Outsiders" are also welcome.The more the merrier (up to a cut off of about 16 or 18).

It is shaping up to one fine ride with lots of fun and surprises.

[BAY-B]

:box: :box: :box: Well aren't you just one funny guy Bob?!?!?!? :sadsong: :sadsong: Forget a little item like lighter fluid and I'll probably have to live with it the rest of my TB life... :help: :help: LET'S ROLL :pbj: :pbj: :nuts: :nuts: :popcorn: :cheers: :cheers:

[Joe Varey]

Attitude ? I can't afford an attitude YO can I write a check ? (LOL From Springhill)

[spirit73]

Count me in to I am still in Mass. but will be homr by the end of next week.
Sat. or Sun. is OK with me

Larry

[rembr55]

I can give you a very possible maybe on that! depends on teaching schedule

[Dave123]

Hey Larry, great seeing you again at Rodman. But Hardtop, comeon it's just NE. Definately count on us for this one. HaHa, two more from HernandoCounty, Soooooo, watch-it!! And what's this about No Gritty Chicken, Is the Chevy guy a whimp!! And yes, make sure Joe bring's his own pie, or there won't be enough for the rest of us. Sunday is best, but any day or date is still a go for us.

Dave & Claire

[My T]

Pete -
You are down for a definite "maybe".
Hope you can make it. This will be closer for you than the Clearwater/St. Pete cruise. Do you know any other TBN members in the Volusia area? Pass on the word.

[My T]

Dave -
What happened? All that time up there in God's country, and you came back WITHOUT the accent - shame on you.
I'll show you - -you will get BOSTON BAKED BEANS for lunch here during the "Birds of Paradise" cruise in the Fall. Hey, that's better than gritty chicken!

Welcome "home", you were missed. Wished I could have hidden in your trunk - I had to settle for the pictures instead.

October is a long way off. I'm hoping that someone will organize a Florida cruise in the meantime. I need practice.

[Joe Varey]

If its going to be Saturday "Were Out" Four letter word"Work"

[BAY-B]

:backtotop :backtotop OK Tom, you've already had practice with the THUNDERBEACH CRUISE. it's easy to do. just know where you're going and how to get there and where to stop. It's as easy as that. As for Saturday or Sunday I know that's a tough choice. Some can't make it on either day. Maybe if you pick a definite day, those who can't make it now on that day will somehow find a way to reschedule those obligations they may have on that day and join us. I know it's a rather long way off, but maybe you could schedule a date and an itenerary now to help everyone schedule their time, Bear in mind some may be coming from some distance to join this ELITE group on this great ride on the west coast. Also, how about a couple of hints as to the happenings on this trip :popcorn: :popcorn: LET'S ROLL!

[My T]

Paul and Faye - - -

Thanks for the pep talk. The route is partially worked out already and several of the little side issues have been resolved. It won't be long now till I post the firm date and complete information about "BIRDS IN PARADISE".

I know that our birds are not ducks. But, do they have webbed feet? I think that might be helpful for part of our tour. Also, there is a chance that the fire department may play a small role in this event. The Chevy Guy is helping but he has been banned from having anything to do with the lunch.

A fun day awaits you in October. Watch for the announcement with details. The wheels are turning.

PS: Paul, Orlando/Winter Park is NOT on the WEST coast. Your door prize is going to be a map of Florida. I don't know how you are going to find us if you leave Dunedin and go west. You have to drive EAST to get to paradise.

[Dave123]

Hope there aren't any "Round-A-Bouts" on the way there, or we'll never see Paul. Not that we'd miss him, but Faye was nice.

PS: Sorry, but I've got to plug for the Sunday Date. 3rd & 24th both work perfect, 23rd can be restled with, but the 2nd....eek!!(goin' to take a lot of work...)

[My T]

Dave - - - - You know better than that. They are ROTARY CIRCLES. And, once in it, YOU have the right of way. You just have to remember to exit at some point. Paul is stuck in one. Not to worry though, he will run out of gas eventually.

[BAY-B]

Man, are you guys tough... Ok so I made a mistake and it may seem I don't know my east from west. However, when you live as far west as you can go in these parts it's hard to think of everything being west... OK forget it, I don't get it either :worried: :worried: As for a rotary circle or roundabout, I am still on it and still have 1/4 tank of fuel... This being a bird I should be out in about 15 minutes... :peaceblob :peaceblob

So to set the record straight.. "this great trip to the east of where I am, but to the WEST of those coming from the EAST coast. Now please let me up ok guys ? :bicker: :bicker: :lol: :lol:

[My T]

See my new avatar - it is a prelude to the cruise here in October.
Rest up, you will have a busy day.

I guess that I will not get you a compass for a door prize since you seem to have it down now and know where you are going. I just hope that you will be able to find your way home when you head WEST at the end of the cruise.

The wheels are turning. Do you have a life jacket?

[THNDRBRD02]

Don't worry about it,I have a problem with direction when I go to the west coast, The Water Is On The WRONG SIDE.Anyway I can make Oct.,Sat or Sun is ok.

[BAY-B]

See Tom, even when I'm wrong and haven't a clue as to where I am or where I'm going, people still follow me... :pbj: :pbj: welcome aboard THNDRBRD02... :wavey: :wavey: You'll find at best this is strange crowd of really neat people... uhum... OK so only most of them are great.. some are just ok... Have you ever heard of HERNANDO COUNTY?? :snail: :snail: YUK YUK... Hey what's going on with those old poops in THE VILLAGES??? we scare you off or what... ??? :spank: :spank: :spank: :spank: Come on folks, it's time to get in the mood for a cruise again. So let's roll baby!!! :usa: :usa: :shock: :biggrin:

[Goldwing]

:baby: :baby: OLd ? Who's calling Who Old ????? :joker:

Ok we're ready to cruise do we have a date set for the Oct. trip yet/
You know us Hernando bunch we're kinda slooooooow :snail: so we need time
to get our stuff together.

[My T]

Goldwing - - - -get out the suitcases and start packing. The date for the BIRDS IN PARADISE cruise is ALMOST certain to be Saturday, October 2nd, but there are a couple of wrinkles that I am ironing out before I can confirm it for sure.
I think that we are up to 12 birds now and hopefully more when the final program is published on TBN, possibly next week. That will give everyone TWO MONTHS advance notice.
No dirty birds allowed - so, start your detailing soon.
The wheels are turning.

[65TBSTEVE]

The Orlando cruise sounds terrific! Sunday is a much better day for us. The first weekend in October will probably NOT work as our daughter from Chicago just called today to say she'd like to come down to visit that first weekend in October. So if she gets her flight and you guys definitely decide on the first weekend, we cannot come. But any other weekend in October would work for us. I'll keep watching for your input.

65TBSteve
2002 T-Bird Blue premium
1965 T-Bird Samoan Coral Roadster convert.

[Dave123]

There is no way, I'm missing out on this one. But you picked the worst possible date of all the choices. Soooooo, now I've got my work cut out for me to make Saturday the 2nd work.......(wish me luck...)

[My T]

Dave -
Sorry, there was no way to suit everyone's schedule. So, I sort of let majority rule and it came out to be Saturday. Steve in Sarasota wanted Sunday also, but he even needed a different weekend so regretfully I could not accommodate him. He needs to tell his daughter in Chicago that he has a prior engagement here and she should select another weekend to visit Florida.

I do wish you lots of luck rearranging your commitments. All I can say is that I have put together A FUN DAY and I sincerely hope that you and Claire can make it in that Merlot beauty, and that Steve and Karen can add Turquoise to the lineup of birds in paradise.

The program for the day will be posted soon. When you see it Dave, I think that you will decide to call in sick that day so that you can be here and treat your pretty bird to a little bit of Paradise.

[Dave123]

Just been looking thru these above posts. Am I detecting a possible Silver Springs Glass Bottom Boat trip here. We'll be there!!

[BAY-B]

My goodness Tom, you are some kind of sweet talker or what?... :santa: I have to agree with you on this one, Tom. This day is being planned 2 months in advance. I for one voted for Saturday. I did that for several reasons, not the least of which is that, not being retired like some of us, I want to spend Sunday recuperating before going back to work. Also, Sunday is a better day for us to spend with our family. I'm glad Saturday was selected, however, had you decided on Sunday, I would have had to have made a decision. That decision would be determined by my priorities, nothing else. Let's hear more about this SATURDAY trip... You've got me curious

[My T]

Dave - close, but no cigar. Quit guessing, just wait a bit.

Paul - Just shut up and wait. How does Faye stand you?

[BAY-B]

MUM IS THE WORD, KEEP IT UNDER YOUR ARM!! :naughty: :naughty:

[BAY-B]

She stands me just fine thank you!

[My T]

Thanks for your patience. Plans for the cruise are almost complete. The official announcement, and the answers to all your questions, will be posted very soon. Yes, BIRDS IN PARADISE will be worth waiting for. Don't we have fun?

[BAY-B]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Has Everyone In Florida Taken A Dirt Nap Or What??? Come On Wake Up And Smell The Flowers. Dave, Joe, Steve, Brian... Where The Heck Are You????????????????? What's Goin On??

[My T]

Bay-B
Listen Mister, when we were awaiting the plans for the THUNDERBEACH cruise, you and the Springhill Duo kept us waiting for details till a very short time before the event. Three of you working on that could not come up with anywheres near TWO MONTHS advanced notice of the plans for the cruise. I know, I know, you work! Duh!

Yes, Brian, the Chevy Guy, is helping. But, his brain is a little off center from driving a Camaro too long. So, I have to double check everything and be sure it is Thunderbird friendly. I do NOT want to have egg on my face on October 2nd.

Curiosity killed the cat. I will revive you very soon with the information. I am anxious to see who you will pick on next after I give in to you. Poor Faye.

Remember to smile - - -it is all in good fun!

[SuperSport]

Yes, Brian, the Chevy Guy, is helping. But, his brain is a little off center from driving a Camaro too long.

I resemble that remark. That's what all of those horses and torque can do to a guy. Must be all of the tire smoke.

:backtotop

Ladies and gentlemen, I have been to the top of the mountain and have seen the plans for this thing called "Birds in Paradise" on the other side and I am here to testify that it is good. Very good.

Despite being banned from the grill, I have been helping My T on this endeavor and I must say I am jealous that nothing like this has been offered by any of the statewide Camaro/Firebird/Muscle Car clubs. It promises to be quite an event. And while I am sworn to secrecy, I can tell you that Mrs. SuperSport's Chocolate Chip Cookies will be served during the festivities. Those who attended Thunderbeach can attest to how good they are.

Rest of details coming very soon. Stay tuned....

[BAY-B]

:saint: :saint: NOW HOLD THE PHONE THERE MIDSTATERS... :spank: :spank: SEEMS WARD IS A LITTLE HARD ON THE BEAVER WOULDN'T YOU SAY??? :spank: :spank: Please review last post and you'll find that absolutely no mention was made of WHEN YOU WERE GOING TO FINALLY POOP OUT THE PLANS FOR THIS TERRIFIC DAY IN OCTOBER. No, I merely asked where everyone had gone to :igiveup: :igiveup: I guess I woke you guys up though didn't I :pbj: :pbj:

let the big bird fly

[Goldwing]

What kind of SMOKE :smokin:?????? Hope you didn't inhale!!!!!!

Were just sitting back waiting for the de-tails.....

[CaptainKen]

Now you children play nice or you'll be grounded from your Thunderbirds for one whole week! :spank: ... :biggrin:

[My T]

Whew! - It is finished. The BIRDS IN PARADISE are finally ready to fly. The door on the coop is about to be opened to release the THUNDERBIRDS.

I want to make a little speech first, however. That will be presented soon, ( a couple of days at the most) in a new thread. Please read it very slowly. Then, the long awaited program/reservation form will follow soon after. And the rest is up to you.

It will all fall into place and everyone will be happy. Now be good kids and play nice until the announcement arrives on your computer screen. Then, give me a big grin, a thumbs up, and a sigh of relief. You survived the wait after all. You are the greatest!

[My T]

The plans are about to be revealed. I've started a thread over in the Events forum.

The Event Post! (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6351)

Stay tuned!

[My T]

The Plans Have Been Posted to THIS THREAD! (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6351)

LET'S FLY!!!

[Joe Varey]

:metoo: :metoo: Sounds like its going to be a Great Day Copied your form and sent it out today with our check. See you then. :thumbsup:

[SuperSport]

Update: I've posted the official list of confirmed attendees coming to Birds In Paradise on the Events Board. Time to look forward to some FUN!!! :cheers: http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_burnout.gif

Birds In Paradise Thread - Click Here! (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6351&page=2&pp=30)

[tbirdtrbo]

Put me on the e-mail list for your 10/4 Cruise. How about joining our club on our Daytona Beach Shores to St Augustine Beach Cruise with a over nite at St. Augustine Beach 9/18. We have 15 rooms blocked in St. A Beach. Reservations close 8/27. Contact me immediately.


Lynn Allen Moorcroft
tbirdtrbo@aol.com
Space Coast thunderbird club

[SuperSport]

email of the flyer sent!

[BAY-B]

Lynn, the date of our cruise is actually October 2nd in Orlando, not the 4th as you indicated in your post. Hope you can join us we always have a great time. Paul

[tbirdtrbo]

We are all signed up and the check is in the mail. We promoted this cruise at our Bird/Mustang picnic and several of our bird members will be joining us.
If anyone is interested in staying overnite in Lake Mary, The Hilton Garden Inn is excellent. We have stayed there several times with the Space Coast Thunderbird Club. The room rate is around $69 a nite. Call them 407 531-9900.
Lynn Allen Moorcroft

Space Coast Thunderbird Club

[SuperSport]

10 birds and counting...

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=95082#post95082

[BAY-B]

Seems like Charley really kicked the poop out of the Orlando cruise in October. We hope that isn't the case. We're still looking forward to a great time with the West and Central Florida gang. We had such a good time the last time we got together. Let's all try to boost each other up to look forward (and sign up for) this upcoming October 2nd cruise in Orlando, hosted by MY T and Supersport. They're great people and fun to be with. We hope to see and meet old and new friends on that day. Hope all is well with all of you...

[TBNwidow]

Hi Folks,
The more the merrier. Tom had to go to Mass. on 8/23 to see his brother, who has been a little under the weather. I know a few more have signed up, but we would like to get a large caravan to go for a well deserved cruise with all of our TBird friends.
And OH!!!!!The stares, honking of horns and heads turning, just to see YOUR Tbird, is so overwhelming and what a proud feeling....HEY..They are looking at all of us. Come on guys & gals, sign up and we guarantee, you will have the time of your life. THere are no people, like TBird people. If you have any questions, notify MyT, Brian,(Supersport) OlDave, Bay-B or myself. We will do all we can to accomadate ya all.
TBNwidow (Claire)

:sing: :roll: :shout: :omg: :drums: :metoo: :metoo: :metoo: :music: :poke: :peaceblob :biggrin: :pink: :beer: :nuts: :popcorn: :laugh: :laugh:

[SuperSport]

WE ARE STILL A GO FOR OCT 2nd!!! The cleanup from Charley is almost completed and we'll clean it all up again if Frances becomes an issue this weekend. Tom is back tomorrow, and although much has already been done for Oct 2nd, be sure he will hit the ground running.

So far we have 11 Birds coming to Paradise and we are ready to add some more!

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6351&page=1&pp=30

PM me with questions!

[BAY-B]

It's been about 2 long and stressful weeks since we discussed this Oct. 2nd cruise... Were way overdue for some fun around here. How may cruisers are signed up for it now? As for those of you who haven't signed up I can only tell you that we always have a great time and you'll meet some super T-Bird owners as well. Come on and sign up so we can have a full house of 18 birds and blow everyones minds. Say Goodbey IVAN!

[My T]

Paul - thanks for the plug.

TBN members - look for my post # 38 today under the thread "Central Florida Cruise, Oct. 2nd - BIRDS IN PARADISE".
Spread the word. Call your friends. You won't regret it!

[BAY-B]

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: Plug hell... High time we all get out of our doledrums :zzz: :zzz: here and start living again :laugh: :laugh: LET'S PARTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY ON!!!!!

[TBNwidow]

DON'T WE ALL NEED A BREAK, FROM EVERYTHING ???????????????

:music: :metoo: :lol: :pbj: :drums: :metoo: :wavey: :pink: :popcorn: :cheers: :peaceblob :laugh: :guitar: :smokin: :shout: :high5:
There is no better way to spend your time, then coming along with all of us as, we CRUISE our TBIRDS, into Paradise.There is still time and we can guarentee you, if you join us, this will be possibly the first for some, but not the last one, I can assure you. We do crazy fun things like playing our style songs and of course our Tbird songs,We have a wonderful time, meeting people face to face, that we only chat with on the nest.
This is our time to really get out together and forget all the bad weather, leave the chores to another day, and just have some DAM GOOD FUN.
Always time to sign up with MyT or Supersport, and they are just 2 of the friendliest guys you could ever get to meet. The date is Oct.2 Do this for yourself and come join us !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[K.P.]

Jerry and I will be in Jupiter Beach (I guess!) in January. the week of the 10th. He has a meeting to attend. I have to play. Maybe we can get some of us together then. I'm trying to talk him into us driving down rather than flying, so we'll have out TBird. Plus, I think it'd be a fun trip.
Think ahead, Florida Birds, think 'January' and let's see if we can do something then.

[Joe Varey]

Not to far from St Augestine Oldest city in the states. great food lots to see. St Greorge street filled with little shops. An I know this great candy factory Let us know what your dates are.

[K.P.]

Not to far from St Augestine Oldest city in the states. great food lots to see. St Greorge street filled with little shops. An I know this great candy factory Let us know what your dates are.Will do, Joe.

[BAY-B]

Hey Joe and Karyl you two may be on to something here. I get out that way a few times a year on business and I love staying at a place right on the water in Flagler Beach which is between Jupiter and St. Augustine. The place is clled the TOPAZ and has been there forever. A real nostalgic throwback to the 20's. The hotel itself although clean and well kept isn't the Ritz, but the secret to this place is the restaurant. It's called BLUE and it rivals any excellent restaurant I've been too. The fact that it's right on the Atlantic (across the street actually, but there's nothing on the beach side except a gazeebo owned by the hotel), opens the doors for some really neat beach party posibilities. And, the water in January would really seem like a bath to the visiting yanks who may come along. If I can find their website I'll attach it somewhere for all to see.

[SuperSport]

I thought Jupiter was down by West Palm Beach??? Regardless... :backtotop
12 Days to the Cruise, 11 birds and holding...

:snail: OK, you slowpokes... the cutoff for signing up has been extended this coming Saturday, 9/25. There were a few who expressed interest but haven't been heard from since. There's still room, but NOW is the time! Don't miss out on this! :poke:

Here's the link with the sign-up info!

SIGN UP!!! (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6351)


For those coming, what a blast it will be! Drove the route with My T this weekend and hammered out some of the last minute details. Those looking for a hotel to stay the night before, here's a link to a CourtYard by Marriott that is only 2 miles from the morning meeting point.

CourtYard By Mariott - Downtown Orlando (http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage.mi?marshaCode=MCOMA)

See ya on the 2nd!

[SuperSport]

The flock is at 12 Thunderbirds and Counting! :high5:

4 days left to register.....

[SuperSport]

9 Days until the Birds will fly in Paradise.

The weather forecast in Paradise for Oct 2nd is...

Forecast (http://www.weather.com/activities/other/other/weather/tenday.html?locid=32825)

... so drop your tops and don't forget your hats!!! :tbn:

[My T]

Its almost 10 2.

Still time for a couple of last minute registrants for BIRDS IN PARADISE. Don't miss this cruise - it will NOT be repeated. SIGN UP NOW! Door prize guaranteed. Great lunch. Y'all come.

[SuperSport]

WE ARE AT 13 BIRDS!!! THE FLOCK IS SET!!! REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!!!

Come Hell or Highwater, the BIRDS will FLY this SATURDAY! See Ya There! :pbj:

[TBNwidow]

YEAH !!!!! :poke: :poke: :poke: :poke: :poke:

PARADISE, FREEDOM ,AND OUR " BIRD" FRIENDS, ALL IN THE SAME DAY!!!
WHAT COULD BE BETTER THEN THAT ??????
:pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj:
NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :pink: :pink: :pink: :pink: :pink: :pink: :pink: :pink: :pink:

[Goldwing]

Get ready to FLOCK........ :friday:

[rlstonejr]

:pbj: :pink: :peaceblob CAN'T WAIT!!! SEE YOU SATURDAY!!!! :wavey: :friday: :tbn: :peaceblob

[My T]

It is now a matter of hours. Whew!

See you in the morning. Time to party. Drive and eat and drive.

[Goldwing]

WOW

What a Day :hail: :hail: :hail: To Tom, Brian, Mrs. Brain and the rest of Toms family. :high5: :thumbsup:. You guys and girls put on one heck of a day. I think I can say from everyone that was there A big THANK YOU, it will be a day that we will talk about and look back on with fond memories.

[BAY-B]

:metoo: :metoo: :metoo: In my 58 years I cannot remember a time that I was at any type of function that was better prepared, better organized, more fun, and more rewarding than todays Birds in Paradise. To those of you who chose not to particpate, I can only say you missed one heck of a good time and you might want to join us at the next cruise.

By the way... I'm selling my house!!!

Have too...

TO MAKE ROOM FOR ALL THE STUFF I BROUGHT HOME...

:pbj: :pbj:

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO HELP MAKE THIS WONDERFUL TIME POSSIBLE...

[TBNwidow]

OCT 2.2004.
We just came back from PARADISE OlDave & I, along with 12 other Birds went to Orlando and had a wonderful day in Paradise. We viewed gorgeous homes, that most of us could'nt pay the taxes on, lest a mortgage, visited the town with coblestone roads with an old fashioned awe to it. Then we saw beautiful oceans and even got to go out on a canal boat ride. Back to the cars, more gorgeous scenerary and to the fire station and lined the birds up and photo time with the engines. Off to dinner, (they called it lunch, HUH!!) and we had our meal in a resturant that is usually closed on Saturday, but opened just for US !!We each received a wonderful gift from MyT, (Tom, )and even the Stones ,( who were warned they better come or else) with their problems came to join us. We played a Chinese swap game run by Brian and I never saw such little boys as Joe Varey, OlDave, Bob Stone, and a few others,( ladies acted like ladies, right Pat? )much to everyones enjoyment. We had a raffle and the proceeds went to donations to Catholic Charities for Hurricaine projects for needy families Bay-b donated an exqusite painting, and that monies also went to the same charity.All I can say is, What a HOWL !!! The Best friends you could have were there today.
We even had a motorcyclist bouncing in & out of line snapping pictures,( I was going to knock him off his bike, til I was told it was Toms son )a Chase Truck, (I was going to stop and ask him a few detailed questions like: Do you really want a TBird THAT Bad that you have to keep following us? Til I found
out it was Toms son )
following us, and even followed us when we went thru RED lights.
Very seriously though, this was a super, wonderful cruise and if anyone says they were bored(which they could'nt) would be loco!!!!!
We would like to give a EXTRA SPECIAL thanks, to an EXTRA SPECIAL man & his CHILDREN. MyT(AKA Tom Aglio) & Brian along with Brians wife, Kathy(TOM'S daughter), Stephen, (son) also our phantom motorcyclist, and Jay (son), also our Chase truck, all helped Tom along with other family members who made each lady a TBird apron. If ever you want to meet the sweetest man and his family, and I will VOLUNTEER to be his manager, along with Brian(CHEVY GUY-Superspot), they are EXTRODIANARY organizeers, it is Tom & his children. Steve even went home and put all the pictures of the Birds on a CD and presented us each one. Tom, & Brian, Cathy, Steven, Jay, & the others who helped you, THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS, You did a fabulous job and we had a blast. I know I have left out the rest of the ride, as some of us left, but I am sure others will fill you in.
Those who attended were;
1.Tom Aglio & Brian Lewis---Winter Park
2.Joe & Celina Varey---Spring Hill
3,Paul Lepain & his friend, Nick---Dunedin....We missed Faye, as she had to stay with her sick, ailing dog. Missed ya, Faye !!!!!!! :sad: :sad:
4. Larry Cardrelli & Sally Grucza---Lakeland
5.Noel Moss...Lake Wales
6.Ron & Joan Loe---The Villages
7.Bob & Sandee Stone---Siesta Key
8.Lynn & Patricia Moorcroft---Lake Mary
9.Rick & Sherry Baker---Brooksville
10. Charlie & Bonnie Jost--Melbourne Beach
11.George Queen & Bettie Schaefer---Cocoa Beach
12. Pete & Sandy O'Rouke---Daytona Beach
13.OlDave & Claire Rice---Spring Hill

For those who could not attend, you missed the most awesome people and the best laughs, :laugh: :laugh: all put together and carried out by my DEAR, DEAR FRIends:
WE LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!!!
MyT & SuperSport. Thank You!!We Had AWonderful time. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

[rlstonejr]

well, I learned that when Claire speaks, it's best to shut up and listen!

can't really add much to what everyone has said. and if I repeated it all, it still would fall way short of the praise and thanks due to Tom and his family. What a tremendous day.

an extra thanks for treating Sandee and me so special. we will never forget that day. Tbird friends are the best friends!

[My T]

We did it! We, the T-Birders of Florida, pulled off one of the greatest cruises of the year. Thanks to everyone who participated. Its more about the people than the cars. We are a great bunch. Truly, a great time was had by all. Let the pleasant memories live for a long time to come.

[THNDRBRD02]

There's not much I can add but I'll try. Great Cars,Great People, a really Great Day. Tom & his family,Brian & his wife & everyone who planned & organized the day, you guys are the Best.

[Dave123]

The Start of a Gorgeous Day: The Theme....The Host....The Couple Extrodinaire... "Birds in Paradise" "My T Tom" "SuperSport Brian & Cathy"

[rembr55]

SIMPLY.....THE BEST CRUISE EVER...Birds in Paradise 10/2/04 will become the mark by which ALL others will be judged. mere words can not , will not, convey the experience.
the people, the weather, the cars,....wonderful I'm so sorry for those of you who missed it! but, grateful for TBN for bringing us all together and giving us the chance for memories for a lifetime...thank you, thank you, thank you.....

[tbirdtrbo]

Words cannot describe this event. As the professor states sorry for those who could not attend. Truly the cruise of a lifetime. This was a one time deal, if it was repeated there would be a thousand cars there. Started with a street cruise, then a boat ride, then a delicious private lunch. How about that 12lb goody bag and then a chinese gift exchange, gifts supplied by our host. I scored a 2003 Desert Sky Blue 1/17 dicast. Patricia got a Maguiars leather cleaning and conditioning kit. I tried for goodies raffles and the art work, but struck out on all of them. Cant really complain as I was one of 13 winners by just being there. Thanks to Tom and his family for putting on such a great cruise.

Sorry I forgot to specifically thank Tom's Sons for organizing and the fotos taken thruout out the cruise and supplied to us via disc after lunch

[tbirdtrbo]

Just one thing to add to Lynn's comments, it was the best. You really meet the nicest people driving a thunderbird. Thanks to again for a great day. Hope to see you in Lakeland. If the Space Coast Thunderbird Club had elections now, Tom will get more votes than Bush or Kerry.

[Joe Varey]

What a great day had by all. Tom and his family have raised the bench mark.

[Ron Loe]

Hi Tom,Brian, & Family: :worship:
I'm not as good with words as some of the other TBN :tbn: bunch. So I will just say this was the best day Joan & I have had since we moved to Florida 3 years ago. :roll: You and your family are truely special. :friday:
Your Friends,
Ron & Joan Loe

[SuperSport]

It's you guys that made the day great! Thanks to all for a Special Memorable day. Here's a link to the aftermath post with pics for all to see. Some pics you already have, some you don't. Hope you enjoy!

Aftermath Post with Pics (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=104327#post104327)

[SuperSport]

Want to pick-up an extra Thunderbird Kitchen Apron like the one that was in the goodie bag? Check here!
http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7279