I would like to see if there would be any interest in a one day get together for the central Florida crowd. I am located in Lakeland, about halfway between Tampa and Orlando just off Interstate 4. My wife and I can host/arrange this event.

If we all can decide on an upcoming Saturday, I can route a cruise through the northern Polk County countryside, ending at one of Lakeland's best and most senic parks, Hollis Gardens with a lunch stop at the Garden Bistro.

Please reply with which Saturday in March you can make it. I would think of meeting around 11:00 am. The cruise would be somewhere around an hour. Then lunch and time to meet and greet and enjoy the early aftenoon t the park. This way you can have time to get home before dark.

It should be a go if we can get a half dozen or so with good solid interest.

 

Saturday the 23rd works for me!
Vector

 

bump

 

I would have loved to have joined, even though my STR is still in FL I am in TX full time lately and havent had much time for weekend trips back.

 

Let's try again for March. It would be nice to do before the weather gets too warm.

 

We would be interested if you put something together.

 

I'm in, pick a date.
Vector

 

We're in. Let us know date and time.

 

Ok guys, please don't forget to share pics from the event

 

The 16th or the 23rd works for me. Let's see what works for the rest of you folks.

 

March 23 works best for me.

95 XJ6

 

My partner and I could do the 23rd as well. Is this something that we need to be a member of to attend? Thanks!

 

We're good for the 23rd. Where will it be?

 

23rd is good for me too.
Vector

 

Great! The 23rd it is. No need for any membership, just bring your Jag. There is a Longhorn Steakhouse just off Interstate 4 at exit 32. It is the exit for US 98. A fairly easy find, but if you need directions I can post a map. They have a large area behind the place to park and I thought we can meet there. I have a route chosen through the area with some nice roads and sights. We will finish up at one of Lakelands best parks and enjoy lunch at the Garden Bistro. I will get things set up and post on this thread with times and contact info.

 

The 23rd looks good for us too.

 

Ok so here is our roll call:
Myself
Vector
badkitty2000
chazaroo
GatorJoe
CountryCat

I stopped by the Garden Bistro and made our reservation. We can sit inside or outside depending on the weather. I don't plan on doing this if it is raining. Any other weather should be fine. Parking in the lot is first come and it is shared with the botanical garden and a neighborhood park. I am hoping we can all park together but if not, I will try and have an alternate area.

Sometime later this week I will have maps and a restaurant menu available on this thread.

 

Hi all - just took a look ahead on the weather channel app - unfortunately the forecast for the 23rd is 60% chance of thunder showers. Lets hope this changes as the weekend for our meet gets closer!

 

As the forecasters are now showing 60% for Friday, and 20% on Saturday, we probably won't know what the weather will be until we stick our heads outside Saturday morning...

 

That is Florida weather for you!