Time for a 'Happy news' Fla. lunch!

[Lady Lauri]

Hi all! Isobella PM'd me and suggested we do another Fl. lunch soon and with all the good news here in Fl. lately and with several others tx-ing and showing good results (on their way to SVR!:) we think it's time!
So here's Isobella's and my 'let's start another Fl. lunch' thread  :)

We're thinking the Black Water Inn on the St. Johns River on Hwy. 40 about 35 ish miles west of I-95. (I-95 to 40 going East would run into Daytona.) Susan, Missy, Dana , Eric-(CONGRATS again:)  anyone that live's too far or tx-ing and not up to long drives is welcome to PM me if you'd like to stay here for a day to rest, be an easier trip, etc. as I am only about 40 miles from there. There are also Motels on the river there, just not sure how nice they are??

We're thinking 2nd, 3rd week of July so it's enough time for all to schedule a day we're all available.
Sooooo, start the posting and planning. If we agree on there I’ll make the reservation and post the addy, etc.

P.S. ALL are welcome, even if you live in Alaska (Meki!!)
Maybe some can catch another cheap flight to Fl! :)

LL

[rita863]

i would love to come but am in philly,   perhaps my next visit to jacksonville, to see my son we can get together! it would be great to meet you all face to face!

[Marcia2202]

I'm just gonna pretend I'm there with you all. Sending you loads of love and positive vibes from Denmark.

Marcia

[FloridaMouse]

You know me ... If I can be there I will.

Mouse

[Isobella]

Thanks Lauri for posting this.....I am so excited.  It will be  fun to meet face to face.

Rita-definately keep us posted next time you are down in my home town!!

Marcia-you can "sit" next to me!!!

Ya know Canada starts on just the other end of I-95, hint hint Trish!

Izzy

[Andiamo1]

Sounds great.  I have no idea how long it will take me to get there.  I am staying in Tarpon Springs now.

My nephew is visiting the last week in July, so that is not good for me, but any time earlier in July will work great!

I look forward to meeting everyone.

Eric

[rita863]

i may be in jax sometime in august!  Izzy I lived there for 1 year, then i was homesick and moved back to philly.

if i had known you then i wouldnt have been homesick!!!

peace
rita

[meki]

Ahhhhh Shucks... *blush*

I don't have cheap flights yet... Darnit all to heck..

BUT --- y'all can send me the doggie bags... LMAO!

All of ya - have a SUPER wonderful time!

Hugs,

Meki

[dperry10]

let me know when the consenis is and I will be there.   I am just home for lunch and saw the post.    Will check in later.

Dana

[dperry10]

My 30 yr class reunion is July 19th & 20th, so that weekend is not good for me.

[susan400]

The 2nd or 3rd week of July I could do, but the 3rd week would be better.  A Sat. or Sun?  The weekdays, I think, would be harder for some people w/work and all.  I have to be up at Shands the first week of July, so, that week is definitely out for me.  Since my PEG shots have started out being on a Wed., I would prefer to NOT do a Thurs., or Fri., as the fatigue factor is a little bit greater the 1-2 days after shot.  Also, if possible, I would prefer to NOT have a late lunch because I would need to drive home afterwards and not stay over night somewhere.  1 pm would work better for me than 2 pm.  But, don't base it on me and my schedule because I may not even be able to make it this time, all depends on the next couple of weeks here.

Susan400

[FlGuy]

Not to change the subject too much.  Are you traveling far and much for the trial you are in?  Last time (or past few times) travel to the site(s) was a little tough on you.

[susan400]

Thanks for remembering.  Yes, I do have to drive quite a bit lately.  Fortunately, for me, my parents live in North FL and they allow me to stay at their place when they are gone during the summer to N.C.  So, they get helped out by my making the place look occupied and checking on things there and they help me out by helping me on my drive.  I'm in the trial at Gainesville.  I'm driving from East Central FL (Brevard Co.), which is where Fla Mouse drives from as well.  What I do is stay in my parents place and rest up before driving to Gainesville and then, go back there and rest a day or two more.  My son was living in a facility in Gainesville and last Wed. was moved to a place that's near the FL/GA state line (about 2-1/2 hrs) from my parents place.  Lot's of driving and wear and tear on this 'ol bod'.  On TX it seems overwhelming the thought of having to drive further to see him, but because I'm his only parent and his main advocate, I'll do it (somehow).  I am having a Riba-fried day today as I spent a few hours trying to "MAKE" my garbage disposal work again and finally, I said, I give up.  It's broken I quit.  Trust me, you don't want to see what I've done to that disposal trying to "MAKE" it work!  

Susan

[Isobella]

I'm with Susan on the 2nd or 3rd week. The 1:00 time sounds good as well-haven't map quested it yet but it seems like about 1 1/2 hr drive.  If it is a Saturday, I can schedule myself off work. I definately cannot do the 5th but pretty much open otherwise.

Rita---Coming to Jax in August--that should be a good time because everyone from Jax is in NC that month!  :-)  Let me know when and I will give my my #'s and treat you to lunch.

Izzy

[Andiamo1]

I am open from the fifth to the 19th.  My nephew arrives on the 20th and then I am tied up for until the29th.  Between the house closing and other issues, I am busy so the sooner we pick a date the easier it will be for me.  I have flexibility with everything but my nephew's visit, since he has scheduled a vacation and so has his girlfriend.

Do you have any idea how long a drive it will be from Trinity which is next to Tarpon Springs?

If you post the address of the restaurant, I can put it in the GPS or mapquest.

Thanks,
Eric

[Trish77]

Thanks Izzy .. I'll take a look at that I-95 for future reference .. ain't likely to happen til after tx, the "road warrior" is taking a temporary and expected hit ... you just never know though. :)

Y'all have a blast!!

Trish

[kimmypoo2]

let me know if yall ever in destin, fort walton beach,panama city,pensacola ...id love to attend

[dperry10]

thats not so far from Daytona.. you could join us .    I just cannot go if its the 3rd week.   As my  30 yr class reunion is that entire weekend, and I cannot miss that..   LOL

[Lady Lauri]

Hi all :)
The Sat's in July are 12th and 19th (26th is out per Erics family coming) so let's start there. Any days but Fri. are good for me, I'm just figuring most work 'Mon.-Fri.'

Oops, Dana...your reunion is week of 19th?

Rita, you in Jax 1st week of August? Isobella, I know you start school, would you be able to do 1st week in August?

Missy, can you give Sparkle girl a heads up on this? Her and Bill often take the boat down the St. Johns and we'd talked about meeting there. Or PM me her e-mail addy again, I had it somewhere ?????? Be great if you and Bill could ride up in the boat :)

Meki, I'll drive up and get ya' :)

Marcia...can't quite 'drive over' to get you, I guess :)

Kimmy, do a mapquest, may not be so far for you.


LL

[Lady Lauri]

You knwo I have this nice, quite room here if you need it, just gotta love dogs :)
Calling you right NOW!

LL

[Isobella]

LL-were posting this as I was checking my calendar!  How about Saturday the 12th?  So far no one has said that was a bad week and it is closer than the 19th!

Is this the place:blackwaterinn.com?  Just in case that doesn't post it was black water inn *******.  

Maybe Eric can sail over and get Marcia...just a thought!!!  ;-)

[Andiamo1]

The 12th gets my vote.

[FloridaMouse]

Laurie,

I sent Sparkie and email and also sent you her email addy.

Missy

[dperry10]

Yes my reunion is that week.  But I really do want to come , so try not to make it that week, otherwise I will have to pass this time..

[Marcia2202]

You crack me up girl! ROFL  Maybe a plane would be faster????



marcia