Snowbird Gathering '17

tomg · Aug 7, 2016

Well I just secured a place for our 2017 Snowbird Gathering. After talking with several who have attended in the past we decided to change the date and location and do something a little different. Location will be Ocala, Florida, date will be 5 March thru 9 March 2017. This will be right next to Bike Week for those who have wanted to have both events closer together so they could attend both.

The motel is the Quality Inn, 3434 S/W College Road. PH # 352-854-3200. It is just off of I 75 on the east side about 2 blocks on the right. Price will be $70 plus tax includes breakfast, heated pool and there are several places to eat in the area with I think about 4 that you can walk to within 3-5 minutes. The reservations are open now just mention that you are with the Snowbird group. More to follow as soon as we can get someone to put together a sign-in roster for us.

Tomg

Gorilla · Aug 9, 2016

tomg said:
Well I just secured a place for our 2017 Snowbird Gathering. After talking with several who have attended in the past we decided to change the date and location and do something a little different. Location will be Ocala, Florida, date will be 5 March thru 9 March 2017. This will be right next to Bike Week for those who have wanted to have both events closer together so they could attend both. The motel is the Quality Inn, 3434 S/W College Road. PH # 352-854-3200. It is just off of I 75 on the east side about 2 blocks on the right. Price will be $70 plus tax includes breakfast, heated pool and there are several places to eat in the area with I think about 4 that you can walk to within 3-5 minutes. The reservations are open now just mention that you are with the Snowbird group. More to follow as soon as we can get someone to put together a sign-in roster for us.

Tomg

We are booked in Tom.

Mj says to advise you that the phone number is 352-854-3200 just one digit off but she got thru. Ted

Rosy · Aug 10, 2016

WOW, Tom, millions of people counting on you, and what do you do, screw up! Gorilla, you and Bruce, thank you very much for helping Tom, somebody needs to help this poor person!
Love you Tom!
Rosy

tomg · Aug 10, 2016

Gorilla said:
We are booked in Tom.

Mj says to advise you that the phone number is 352-854-3200 just one digit off but she got thru. Ted

Thanks Ted, corrected Now! But I was trying to throw off Rosy anyway!
Tomg

Rosy said:
WOW, Tom, millions of people counting on you, and what do you do, screw up! Gorilla, you and Bruce, thank you very much for helping Tom, somebody needs to help this poor person!
Love you Tom!
Rosy

Don't know what you are looking at! The number is correct on my Computer! Better get the Doctor to check your wiring as he must have connected one of the wires to your bad eye!! Lol Hope you all had a great time yesterday and sure wish I could have been there.
Tom

tomg · Aug 10, 2016

Places to visit, things to do. Silver Springs State Park is 9 miles away where we can take the glass bottom boat ride and spend a few hours within the park. Also we would be about 60-70 miles from WeekI Wachee which is another state park where they have the mermaids that do under water shows. And another place to go about this same distance would be Cedar Key. All of these are just suggestions. All are also places that can get you back to the motel area in time to visit other attractions such as Don Garrit drag museum about 9 miles away. Crystal Motorsports was also a place of interest. Looking forward to seeing old friends and hopefully some new ones this year.
Tomg

clint44 · Aug 10, 2016

Sherry and I are really interested in this gathering. I've always liked Ocala and agree it is a good location. It's close to Daytona Beach but not too close.

Zammy · Aug 11, 2016

Thank you Tom for getting this started, it's an excellent area for riding the back roads. Mt. Dora is only about 40 miles away, a quaint town with lots of arts, crafts, and places to eat. Perhaps a trip to Crystal River to ride the Ozello Trail, a 50 turn, 10 mile "mini dragon", that's about as good as it gets in Florida, lol. A couple of good seafood places along the trail also.

We'll definitely be coming, Tom, if you want to PM me your Phone # maybe I can help out with a ride or so, the Ocala National forest is also nearby.

Right now we're in Ohio visiting family but will be home in Florida by next Wednesday the 17th.

Captain H · Aug 11, 2016

Hi Tom & others , I think everything sounds real good .Your suggestions , & Yammy's are all good ones , & as Clint44 said , it is close to Daytona , but not too close . We could still go to Ponce de Leon Springs & have pancakes .ThumbUp I know , we didn't make that ride last year , the wind was blowing so hard that morning ,I thought the camper was going to roll over . WE thought it would be best for us to use our weight and help hold the camper down by staying in it. Yes , I take my helmet off to all of you who made that ride .I give you three thumbs up. ThumbUp ThumbUp ThumbUp lol.

Rosy, it is very good to be reading your post again , & I still owe you guys a coffee :Coffee:

Cedar Key is a very nice ride , there is a video made in 2014 of it , I put on trike talk . There is a little town called Micanopy just off 441 , that maybe worth seeing while you are up that way . These are all good suggestion, & I know there will be many more good ones to pick from . Good luck , and thank you Tom .

captain h

tomg · Aug 11, 2016

Captain H said:
Hi Tom & others , I think everything sounds real good .Your suggestions , & Yammy's are all good ones , & as Clint44 said , it is close to Daytona , but not too close . We could still go to Ponce de Leon Springs & have pancakes .ThumbUp I know , we didn't make that ride last year , the wind was blowing so hard that morning ,I thought the camper was going to roll over . WE thought it would be best for us to use our weight and help hold the camper down by staying in it. Yes , I take my helmet off to all of you who made that ride .I give you three thumbs up. ThumbUp ThumbUp ThumbUp lol.
Rosy, it is very good to be reading your post again , & I still owe you guys a coffee :Coffee:
Cedar Key is a very nice ride , there is a video made in 2014 of it , I put on trike talk . There is a little town called Micanopy just off 441 , that maybe worth seeing while you are up that way . These are all good suggestion, & I know there will be many more good ones to pick from . Good luck , and thank you Tom .

captain h

Dear Capt H, I hope you do realize that there are a few unhappy campers here that went to a certain restaurant to only find out it was closed. The "whale" is still there but we did have to restrain ourselves !!! LOL looking forward to seeing you guys again.

Let me know when you get back down.

Tomg

Charlie D · Aug 13, 2016

snowbird ralley

reservations beeing made as we corespond new places always exciting. Tomg see if we can get escorted tour of EMERGENCY ONE factory while at Ocala, one of the Biggest Fire Truck Mfgrs.in America Headquarters at Ocala Fla. along I-75 ThumbUp

tomg · Aug 14, 2016

Charlie D said:
reservations beeing made as we corespond new places always exciting. Tomg see if we can get escorted tour of EMERGENCY ONE factory while at Ocala, one of the Biggest Fire Truck Mfgrs.in America Headquarters at Ocala Fla. along I-75 ThumbUp

Sounds interesting, I'll check it out.
Tom

mikey · Aug 14, 2016

We made our reservations in Ocala for March... Hopefully we won't have to cancel .... again .... ! :AGGHH:
Natalie

Rosy · Aug 15, 2016

OK, all set for Snowbird Gathering..HA..HA..Tom, I got the right phone number..I know you tried to throw me off, but my friends corrected the number.
Mickey, You going to give me a tour, I'll bring my "sticks", LOL How is your back, maybe have to take a rain check on the tour....
See you soon, Y'all!
Rosy & Janice

tomg · Aug 15, 2016

mikey said:
We made our reservations in Ocala for March... Hopefully we won't have to cancel .... again .... ! :AGGHH:
Natalie

Cancel ! Not a chance ! Rosy's trailer is big enough we can remove the top and set in a recliner if Mikey's back is still bothering him, let you drive the Stallion in front of Rosy and you won't even hear any complaints! LOL We are in for a good time a coming..
Tomg

Rosy · Aug 15, 2016

There is no problem, because I bring my Ashley recliner to Florida with me, so there! Mikey can sit as long as he wants. LOL
Tom, you are such a nice guy to think of my recliner..WOW!
See you in a few!
Rosy

tomg · Aug 15, 2016

Rosy said:
There is no problem, because I bring my Ashley recliner to Florida with me, so there! Mikey can sit as long as he wants. LOL
Tom, you are such a nice guy to think of my recliner..WOW!
See you in a few!
Rosy

That's what friends are for !!! Sure glad to see you back to posting and your great humor to boot.

Tom

mikey · Aug 17, 2016

Rosy, Tom, ... you guys are the best... always thinking ahead!

We are not sure exactly when Mike's surgery will be ... but soon! He already got cardiac clearance and is going to his primary physician Friday for his general clearance. The surgeon plans to shave some of the bone to widen the opening in his back where the nerve roots leave the spinal canal. This is supposed to eliminate the "pinching" of the nerve. Sounds like it ought to work. (Also sounds like it might hurt!)

Tomg, thanks for all your planning for the Snowbird Gatherings. We appreciate your attention to details and we always have a great time.

ThumbUp We are looking forward to seeing everyone.

Oh, and Tomg...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Natalie

tomg · Aug 17, 2016

mikey said:
Rosy, Tom, ... you guys are the best... always thinking ahead!

We are not sure exactly when Mike's surgery will be ... but soon! He already got cardiac clearance and is going to his primary physician Friday for his general clearance. The surgeon plans to shave some of the bone to widen the opening in his back where the nerve roots leave the spinal canal. This is supposed to eliminate the "pinching" of the nerve. Sounds like it ought to work. (Also sounds like it might hurt!)

Tomg, thanks for all your planning for the Snowbird Gatherings. We appreciate your attention to details and we always have a great time.

ThumbUp We are looking forward to seeing everyone.

Oh, and Tomg...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Natalie

Thanks for the b-day wish. Tell Mikey that I have a dermal tool if his surgeon's prices are too high. LOL You two known that everyone has Mikey in our thoughts and prayers..

Tom

Gorilla · Aug 17, 2016

Natalie +1 from MJ and I keep us posted on the operation. Luv ya both Ted

Nana · Aug 21, 2016

Charlie D said:
reservations beeing made as we corespond new places always exciting. Tomg see if we can get escorted tour of EMERGENCY ONE factory while at Ocala, one of the Biggest Fire Truck Mfgrs.in America Headquarters at Ocala Fla. along I-75 ThumbUp

Great idea, Charlie! That would be interesting. Mikey, we are praying for a very successful surgery! Looking forward to seeing all of you there