Florida Winter Thunderbird Cruise

[My T]

Here's the Registration form for the Florida Winter Cruise to be held on January 22nd! Caravan with us to Blue Springs to see the Manatees and enjoy the Orange City Manatee Festival followed by an authentic Home Made Italian Buffet Luncheon in Winter Park. Every car gets a goodie bag, and there will be a raffle with some nice things like a Thunderbird Throw and a Thunderbird entertainment console. While everyone up North is freezing, come and join us for some Winter Fun!

[Joe Varey]

Tom checks in the mail. Have a Merry Christmas Celina & I will see you then

[redbirdsal]

Hi Tom:wavey:

I'm considering heading to GA for the lunch, then on down to FL for the cruise :pinkie:. I'll let you know by the cutoff date, if the slots aren't all taken.

[My T]

C'mon you TBN members, don't get caught short. If you plan to attend the WINTER Cruise, you need to get busy and register. Our friends at Spacecoast Thunderbird Club are responding. There are space limitations and I do not want any TBNers to be left out. I will be watching my mail box. Already have six cars signed up.

[Dave123]

Check is enroute. Claire & I will see you there!!

[BAY-B]

Sorry Tom, we're gonna have to pass on this one... Previous commitments for that weekend. have a great time

[JerryP]

Well, I came close to being in Florida during your gathering. I'll be in West Palm Beach (on business) the week of January 10th. If any local TBN'er wants to meet up one afternoon and talk Tbirds, then just contact me.

[spirit73]

Check is in the mail see you on the 22nd

Larry

[My T]

Paul - - -
So sorry that you and Faye are unable to attend the WINTER Cruise. You will be sorely missed. Wish that I had known sooner, I might have been able to move the event a week or so. However, we will think about you. Hopefully, there will be another affair in the Spring and you will be free to come.

Note to the rest of you: okay, there is an empty slot for someone else. Get busy and register soon. You won't be sorry. I guarantee that you will go home with more than you had when you arrived here.

[Ron Loe]

Hi Tom: :friday:
Checks in the mail. We would not miss this for the world. :pinkie:
Ron Loe

[My T]

WOW! What a response. We are up to 14 cars now. Just a few slots left open. Treat yourself to a really fun time in 05. Sign up now. We are going to be the best Florida caravan yet. See the manatees, eat hearty, go home with a goodie bag and a door prize, and maybe win a fabulous raffle gift.

Out of staters, eat your heart out. We've got the fever here too.

[Goldwing]

:wavey: Check is in the mail , see everyone on the 22nd......

[RustyFrye]

How many slots are available?

[My T]

Can accept only 4 more cars for the Florida WINTER Cruise on Jan. 22nd. Final decisions will have to be made according to who has actually registered and enclosed a check. It is not the size of the caravan that has to be limited - - -It is the lunch accommodations. Sorry about that!

I will keep you posted on the numbers as they come in. Soon, I will publish a list of those who are planning to attend. If necessary, I will keep a stand-by list in case there are any last minute cancellations.

[redbirdsal]

Okay, this "out of stater" is not going to sit this one out. :pinkie: I just printed off the info, and the check will go out in todays mail. Is anyone staying either Friday, and/or Saturday night(s)? If so, where?

Florida Here I Come :pbj:

[My T]

Sally -
A Texan will be most welcome here for our WINTER Cruise. We will get information for you about a close-by hotel. There will probably be a couple of others who will be staying over Friday night because they have a distance to travel from South or West Florida. Don't worry, we will take good care of you.

[rlstonejr]

check and registration form going out in today's mail. :smokin:

[My T]

Bob - You can relax. You made the cut. Looking forward to seeing you and Sandee next month. Only two spots left now and we will have a full house.

Happy New Year!

[Goldwing]

:wavey: Sally glad you can make to sunny Florida. The one thing we will promise is no Hurricane. Last time we stayed at the Court Yard by Marriott. I'll email you the link.

[My T]

Sally and Rick - -

We can promise you a lot more than NO HURRICANE, Sally. Just wait till you see how WE do cruises here.

There are better accommodations closer to our starting position at Panera in Lake Mary. I will get that information to you soon. About the same room rate, but much more convenient for the route that the caravan is taking this time.

Happy New Year to all!

[redbirdsal]

Hello Sunny Florida :pinkie: Thanks for the invite, and the warm welcome. I'm so looking forward to visiting with old friends, and meeting new ones. I hope most of the overnight members stay at the same hotel. I plan to arrive by Friday afternoon, and will probably stay Saturday night. Just let me know where... :tbnrules:

I tried to talk Julie into coming, but she's unavailable that day :sadsong:

[Ladybird02]

Gee, I wanted to come, but will be in California taking care of grandbaby. I am so ready for a trip to Florida!
Sal, stick around for an extra couple of days and we will do Biloxi or New Orleans! Puleeeeez Sal!

[My T]

Sally, PM me your e-mail address and I will send you the hotel information that has gone out to the others who are coming a distance. Good deal - - only $79 a night at the Marriott.

[Shade-T-Blue]

Tom: If you have room for us snowflakes,let me know & I'll PM you with all our info & get the check in the mail. Looks like we'll leave Sunday or Monday after we get rid of this 18 inches of snow. Temp to go into the 50's for Friday so most will go.

Thanks
Charlie & Lou Ann

[My T]

Charlie - - - You just slipped in under the wire. I will PM you additional information. Leave all the snow behind when you come.

[Shade-T-Blue]

Glad I made it. I'll PM you in the AM with all the info & get the check in the mail. Got to get back to the OHIO STATE football game.
Charlie

[65TBSTEVE]

Tom,

Just logged onto TBN for the first time since before you posted the registration form, so that is why I haven't sent mine in to you sooner. I will put the check in the mail tomorrow. Looks like my wife won't be able to join me at this time unless she can switch her schedule at Dillard's! I will still plan to bring the door prizes I had previously offered to you. Looks like a great time and you have put a lot of effort into this!!!

Steve Nelson
65TBSteve
nshnels@aol.com

[My T]

Steve -

Tell Karen to arrange a swap on her schedule. Dillards can get by without her for one Saturday. She will miss a treat if shes does not get to see the manatees in the springs. What a sight!

Glad that you can make it, Steve. Maybe you will go home with one of these great raffle prizes.

Happy New Year!

[SuperSport]

OK!!! The field has been set! Registration is offically Closed! Here is who will be attending the Central Florida Winter Cruise:

Florida TBN WINTER Thunderbird Cruise - January 22, 2005

Lake Mary to Orange City to Winter Park

Lynn & Pat Moorcroft .................tbirdtrbo .............Lake Mary ...............03 Blue

Pete & Sandy O’Rourke ...............rembr 55 ............Daytona Beach .........02 Black

Joe & Celina Varey .....................Joe Varey ..........Spring Hill .................03 White

Dick & Sherry Baker ...................Goldwing ............Brooksville ................04 Silver

Bob & Sandee Stone ...................rlstonejr ............Siesta Key ...............02 NM

Ron & Joan Loe ..........................Ron Loe ............The Villages ..............02 Blue

Larry Cardarelli /Keith Browne .......Spirit 73 ............Lakeland ..................02 Red

Steve Nelson .............................65 TBSteve .......Sarasota ..................02 Blue

Sally Wisdom .............................Redbirdsal ..........Dallas, TX ................02 Red

Dave & Claire Rice ......................Ol ‘Dave .............Spring Hill ................04 Merlot

Charlie & Lou Ann Ross ................Shade-T-Blue.......Wellington, OH ........02 Blue

Ed ..........................................Nighthaw k ...........Satellite Beach ........03 Black

Tom Aglio & Brian Lewis ..............My T/SuperSport ..Orlando/Winter Pk ....03 Red

Charlie & Bonnie Jost .................Spacecoast Club ..Melbourne Beach ...03 Blue

Sharon Warren .........................Spacecoast Club ..Lakeland ..............68 Pink

Ed & Nancy Ward .....................Spacecoast Club ..Palm Bay ..............02 Blue

Clell & Ann Stewart ...................Spacecoast Club ..Indialantic ............04 VMG

Dan & Eileen Watts ....................Spacecoast Club ..Daytona Bch Shores ...02 Black

Irvin & Rosemary Skov ................Spacecoast Club ..Palm Bay .............03 Red

Pete & Janet Gech .....................Spacecoast Club ..Orlando ...............03 White

WE'LL SEE YOU ON THE 22ND!

[My T]

Hey Gang - - - Are you asleep? What's up?

Let's hear a little enthusiasm for this event. Don't be so laid back. This is a big deal! Get excited. What, no cheerleaders?

Check out some of the other threads and see the hoopla they put into an event. Silence may be golden, but this is not one of those occasions. Let's have a little bit of anticipation chatter.

[redbirdsal]

I'm really excited that I'll be meeting some TBN members that I've not met before, and seeing old friends :pinkie: The last cruise sounded like so much fun, and once I decided to go to Pappacito's 2005, extending my trip to Florida seemed like a great idea!

Tom :poke: Any chance you can e-mail our route to me? I'm not at all familiar with that area. I'm assuming we're meeting outside of Orlando, and going to the Swanee River?

[My T]

Hi Sally -
Routes (and other instructions) will be going in the mail soon to all the cruisers. No, we are not going anywhere near the Suwanee - that is way further North and West. We are going to Orange City (near DeLand ). Much closer to Orlando. Our cruise is realtively short this time. The big fun will be after the cruise.

[redbirdsal]

Tom, If you going to mail them out I guess you should send mine to the Sierra Suites, as I'll be leaving here Friday. :tightspot

You might want to pm some phone numbers just in case I need them.

[My T]

Hi Sal -
I thought the same thing. Although I mailed you some data yesterday (you may possibly get it tomorrow), I also e-mailed you copies which should have arrived there by now.

In any event, here are a couple of phone numbers:

Brian Lewis (Supersport) - cell 407-923-6019 (my son-in-law) and the chief navigator for the cruise. He can handle all requests for directions.

My home # is 407-671-8888

Courtyard - Lake Mary Hotel (Mariott) 407-444-1000

Panera Bread (starting point on 1/22) 407-804-8340

Blue Spring State Park - 386-775-3663

Also, at Pappasito's you will see TBN members Joe Varey and Rick Baker. They are familiar with the plans here and can advise you.

Happy travelling. Have a safe trip.

[redbirdsal]

:wavey: Thanks Tom!

I've printed the information you emailed, as well as this post. I'm really getting excited about this cruise, and meeting up with everyone. :pinkie:

[DrtiBird]

:wavey: Thanks Tom!

I've printed the information you emailed, as well as this post. I'm really getting excited about this cruise, and meeting up with everyone. :pinkie:
Sal when you travel south from Atlanta, if you take I-75 it will take you over the Suwannee River. There are big signs marking it. :sing:

[Goldwing]

:pinkie: Last weekend riding the bike to Tarpon Springs, This weekend Atlanta then the WINTER CRUISE!!! What a life :bouncing:
For those of you making your first cruise with the
Cruise Master My T your in for :omg: a good time.
We'll see some of you this weekend. :wavey:

[BAY-B]

trust me sal... MyT will make it worthwhile to come from Dallas. The only reason we can't make it (and we'll miss meeting you by the way) is that we have our granddaughter that weekend. Have a great time and a safe trip. :wavey: :wavey:

[My T]

The menu is falling into place. The desserts alone will wow you. There will be FOUR (4) delicious, authentic, HOME-MADE, desserts. Yikes, what calories! If you don't like cannoli (what is wrong with you?), then you can choose a cream puff, or one of the other two choices. After that we will all need a nap.

No snoozing though - it will be time for goodie bags, silent auction, door prizes & Chinese gift exchange, and then the raffle drawing. I doubt that anyone will doze off during all that excitement.

[SuperSport]

For a primer on where we are headed, check this out and learn about Blue Springs State Park...

Blue Springs State Park (http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/default.asp)


http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/photos/BLS-Manatees-park.jpg

[rlstonejr]

We're excited, Tom. Just too busy! Don't know when we will detail and an undetailed bird would just not fit in! :smokin:

[SuperSport]

Forecast for Jan 22... as of today Jan 14th:

Low of 48 with a High of 70 with Partly Cloudy skies and a 0% chance of rain.

:beer:

[65TBSTEVE]

Tom/Brian,

Received the flier/map etc. today in the mail for the cruise and what a great time it looks to be! You've certainly put a lot of effort into this event and I'm looking forward to it! See you on the 22nd!!

Steve Nelson
'02 T-Bird Blue
'65 Samoan Coral Roadster

[My T]

I regret that I have to report that Sally will not be joining us on Saturday. She is having car problems (potentially serious) and is returning home to Dallas from the Pappasito's event in Georgia. She is very disappointed but sent along her best wishes to all of us for a successful cruise. Let's hope that her repairs are minor and that she can put this behind her.

The goodie bags are packed, the door prizes are wrapped, the auction items are ready, and the raffle gifts are awaiting winners. I'll see about possibly posting a picture of the tables all set for the fabulous Italian luncheon. All that reamins now is a cooking spree on Friday. The stove will really get a workout turning out close to 40 meals.

[My T]

The WINTER Cruise is just 5 days away! Preparations are progressing nicely. Here are some pics of the dining rooms at Fitzhugh Gardens; all ready to serve the Italian feast to our special guests.

[rlstonejr]

obviously Tom, only you can out-do you! the rest of us are merely lucky and thankful participants. looking forward to another memorable cruise and a wonderful day with our t-bird friends (and your family).

[Joe Varey]

What only one Salt & Pepper ? :joker:

[My T]

Yes, Joe. If the food is prepared properly, you will not need to add additional condiments. And don't embarrass Celina by asking me for ketchup! Go ahead, pour yourself another glass of wine. Try the Zinfandel this time. Or, perhaps, the Cabernet Sauvignon.

[jcaoviedo]

Tom,

I live in Oviedo and would be able to take Sally's spot in your event if it is not to late to sign up.

Thanks,
JC

[redbirdsal]

:bawl: :bawl: :bawl:

[My T]

No couth, no manners, no poise, no clue. That is SPIRIT 73 (Larry) who had the nerve today to write and ask whether if it was okay to change his driving partner at this, the eleventh hour. Well, you can imagine - - -I gave him a piece of my mind. Just wait till he ever tries to plan, coordinate, sponsor, execute, and pull off a major cruise event. I will have great fun screwing up all his details at the last minute. Heh heh!

[My T]

Jim in Oviedo - -

Please call me - we have to talk!! This is REALLY a last minute request that will require a few "adjustments" and I want to go over them with you. 407 671-8888

I am e-mailing you some stuff tonight for you to look over before you call me. It will all make sense to you.

TOM

[SuperSport]

:bawl: :bawl: :bawl:


Sally,

So sorry for the car trouble. Looks like you made it home OK, which is the important thing. Good luck with Bird repairs and let us know how it goes.

[rlstonejr]

Some of you know the tremendous detail that goes into a MyT cruise event. Nothing left to chance, surprises at every turn, every moment planned for optimum cruise satisfaction.

He even takes care of the weather! http://www.weather.com/activities/other/other/weather/tenday.html?locid=USFL0372

:smokin:

[My T]

Bob - -
Thanks for the compliment. You are too kind. I do try.

I pray that you are right about the weather. There is a cold front arriving Saturday night (rain & wind) and the temperatures will drop down close to freezing by Sunday morning. Lets hope that it does not come early. I am still counting on Saturday morning to be very pleasant.

I added TWO cars to replace Sally. So we are up to 21 cars!!!

[Joe Varey]

I wonder how many people have heard "You Should Have Been Here Last Week" when they came here for a vaction. I kind of find this refreashing. Now I've had enough lets get back the 80's

[SuperSport]

I think it's brisk, baby! It'll be in the 50's when we start out. Let's see how long each one can go with the top down. A kind of Polar Bear club for Tbird drivers thing. On the way to lunch, it should have warmed up enough to be perfect top down weather!

[My T]

There you go. The master meteorologist has spoken. Take heed and do as you're told. TOP DOWN on Saturday. Hooray for the weather gods - looks like it be an ideal day.

At this rate we could have eaten outside in the gardens. Too late though - the table settings are complete.

Its getting closer and closer. On Friday you will be able to smell the garlic, basil and oregano in the air escaping from the kitchen here. I can already pick up the scent of the rum in the dessert.

[Goldwing]

:confused: Will I be put to the back of the class if not topless? I still have the hardtop on from the last cold snap and the trip to Atlanta.

[My T]

No, You will be given a place of honor so that you can be the show car for what a T Bird looks like with it's hat on. Just don't poke your ears out through the portholes. You might even be a celebrity if the rest of us decide that we want to have our picture taken in front of your SILVER BEAUTY at Fitzhugh Gardens.

Feel better now?

[TBNwidow]

OKAY EVERYONE!!!

LETS HEAR SOME ENTHUSIASIM FOR THIS CRUISE. YOU CANNOT EVEN IMAGINE WHAT GOES INTO THIS, UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN INVOLVED, AND WE HAVE, AND COULD NEVER MEASURE UP TO MY T!!! :pinkie: :lol:

THE ENTIRE AGLIO FAMILY GET REALLLLY INVOLVED !!!!! :high5: YEAH TO TOM & BRIAN!!!! :smokin:

LETS GIVE THEM SOME HOOPLA AND HOLLERING ON THIS PAGE. WE CAN ALL HAVE BIG LOUD VOICES WHEN WE WANT TO.......NOW IS THE TIME !!! :pbj: :omg: :peaceblob :Hail1: :drums: :shout:

[Bruce]

Hurray!


............and enjoy from someone in the middle of a nasty winter.

[Joe Varey]

Yahoooooooo!! Lets Eat

[K.P.]

Y'all have fun....maybe next year we can go...you guys seem to know how to put it together!

[Goldwing]

Yep :pinkie: , I didn't want to be the black sheep

[Gobird]

Wish we could be there but have to wait 3 very long years until we move down. By that time you should have this turned into a very big event.:pinkie:

[TBNwidow]

Now Guys !!!
If this was an invite to a "Girlie Show", we all know you would be on 24/7, bragging about what you want to see and whatever...SO, if you need to, pretend and lets give MyT & Brian, the LOUDEST UPROAR for this Saturdays upcoming cruise.

HOORAY !!! CAN'T WAIT TO GO JUST TO SEE ALL MY TBN FRIENDS :pinkie:

THANKS TOM, BRIAN, & ALL THE REST OF THE FAMILY !!! :wavey:
HERE WE COME AGAIN...R U READY FOR ALL OF US????? :smokin:
CRUISING FLORIDA USA :cool:

[SuperSport]

Bring your hunger as Tom's brother Joe has come down from New York to help with the cooking. And from what I have heard, the Aglio Brothers have been cooking up a STORM!!! They've been at it for few DAYS NOW! Authentic Italian from authentic Italians. Come Hungry, 'cause you will leave STUFFED!

By the way... DON'T FORGET WE HIT THE ROAD LEAVING PANERA AT 9:00 AM SHARP!!! IF YOU ARE LATE, YOU'LL HAVE TO CATCH UP WITH US!!! The Manatee Festival gets underway in Orange city at 10, so we have to get there early enough to get guaranteed entrance into Blue Springs State Park. See y'all tomorrow!

[TBNwidow]

CAN'T WAIT !!!!!!! :pinkie:

CAN'T WAIT !!!!! :bouncy:

OH !!!!!! :high5:

THAT IS TOMMOROW !!!! :lol:

SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!!! :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:


OlDave & TBNwidow(Claire)