So. Fl. to Springfield

Paul Simpson · 05-12-2007, 07:33 PM

This is my proposal for all you Floridians going to Springfield. Opinions and change suggestions are welcome. This route will allow folks from GA, SC, & NC, perhaps even TN to caravan with us for part of the trip.

Plans call for leaving So. FL and spending the 1st night in Dothan, AL, which is 521 miles and 7 hrs. and 45 minutes from WPB, which is my starting point.

Second day would take us through Birmingham where we could meet up with folks from GA and SC and spending the night in Memphis, which is 437 miles and 7 hrs. and 25 minutes from Dothan.

Third day would have us in Springfield around 1 pm assuming an 8 am departure from Memphis, a distance of 286 miles. If the Otters from NC and any of the TN folks would like to join us in Memphis for the last leg, we could arrange a place.

If the above is agreeable with everyone, I`ll check on rooms at a Holiday Inn at each point. Let me know who is with us by this by Friday, May 18th. either by posting here or by pm. A pm is recommended along with a cell and home number.

SEE POST #40 ON THIS THREAD FOR DETAILS !!
Thanks .........Paul

waysouth6speed · 05-12-2007, 07:53 PM

Hi Paul... I see you did your homework! I just had a nice talk with JeffDBFl about the trip from Fl. I'm too tired tonight to give all the details but I'll let you know tommorow what's up. Nothing is ever easy...

Springfield or Bust!

JeffDBFl · 05-12-2007, 07:56 PM

Paul, it was good to talk to you again . We are in for what ever you come up with.

als-ssr · 05-12-2007, 08:01 PM

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good job paul, dont forget the food stops too.. hear ga fried chicken and fried green tomatos in you tummy travels well.

Paul Simpson · 05-12-2007, 08:13 PM

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good job paul, dont forget the food stops too.. hear ga fried chicken and fried green tomatos in you tummy travels well.

Al, you better dock that yatch and go with us. We need a little tire burning action, LOL

JeffDBFl · 05-12-2007, 08:27 PM

Anne, Terri wants to know where your picture is, so she knows what you look like when we meet.

waysouth6speed · 05-12-2007, 08:52 PM

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Anne, Terri wants to know where your picture is, so she knows what you look like when we meet.

I don't know what I look like either... I'm always the one taking pictures! pic #1 is Juan my painter and I, & pic #2 is the gang from our Ft. Lauderdale dinner with me smilin' in the front wearing turquoise, Robert is right behind me wearin' his shades.

One of these days I'll get a pic to post in my avatar...maybe... Ok, I showed you mine, now ya'll show me yours!

SSRHEARTBEAT · 05-12-2007, 09:00 PM

Paul & Sandee....Have ya'll thought about Adoption

for a week ???
I guess you two have settled in and recovered from your 2 week vacation through Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina including Maggie Valley where your great avatar picture was taken. Kim has been unable to come up with a solution for her Monday, June 11th meeting in Georgia.
Hey, I don't have any meetings. I could be adopted... or kidnapped

...
Forget the kidnapped part. Kim wouldn't pay the ransom.
David aka SSRHEARTRBEAT

wildcat66 · 05-12-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by waysouth6speed

I don't know what I look like either... I'm always the one taking pictures! pic #1 is Juan my painter and I, & pic #2 is the gang from our Ft. Lauderdale dinner with me smilin' in the front wearing turquoise, Robert is right behind me wearin' his shades.

One of these days I'll get a pic to post in my avatar...maybe... Ok, I showed you mine, now ya'll show me yours!

Nice shot, I see some faces I know

glad to know no one was locked in the restroom and missed the group shot

Focks · 05-12-2007, 09:33 PM

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Robert is right behind me wearin' his shades.

In that picture, Robert looks like the cat that swallowed the canary.

als-ssr · 05-12-2007, 09:54 PM

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anne whos the little fat rich kid with the beard

Paul Simpson · 05-13-2007, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by als-ssr

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good job paul, dont forget the food stops too.. hear ga fried chicken and fried green tomatos in you tummy travels well.

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Originally Posted by Paul Simpson

Al, you better dock that yatch and go with us. We need a little tire burning action, LOL

It`s them "pulley bones" and real fried apples like granny used to make that keeps me going back. That`s the stuff that travels well in the tummy, LOL

waysouth6speed · 05-13-2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Focks

In that picture, Robert looks like the cat that swallowed the canary.

And you're surprised???

Pasta Mike · 05-13-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Focks
In that picture, Robert looks like the cat that swallowed the canary.

Well he ate a 25lb sea bass for dinner.

rigpig5 · 05-13-2007, 10:39 AM

Hi Paul
Howzit ?
Micki and I were planning on driving up to Memphis the first day, and spending the night there. Perhaps we could meet up and continue along together from there. We must stay in touch. Time is of the essence

Which day/date will you arrive in Memphis ?

I confess, I'm getting excited about going to Springfield...

waysouth6speed · 05-13-2007, 10:43 AM

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anne whos the little fat rich kid with the beard

Some guy that went to the SSR dinner without an SSR.... we have no idea who he is, he kept followin' us all night. It was really creepy!

Focks · 05-13-2007, 10:51 AM

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And you're surprised???

Sounds like bird lover to me... I am partial to the legs and...

well I just hope there is some left by the time Springfield rolls around.

waysouth6speed · 05-13-2007, 01:03 PM

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Sounds like bird lover to me... I am partial to the legs and...

well I just hope there is some left by the time Springfield rolls around.

Focks are you sayin' I got chicken legs????

Pasta Mike · 05-13-2007, 01:37 PM

OK all this food who and wheres the PIZZA

Paul Simpson · 05-13-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rigpig5

Hi Paul
Howzit ?
Micki and I were planning on driving up to Memphis the first day, and spending the night there. Perhaps we could meet up and continue along together from there. We must stay in touch. Time is of the essence

Which day/date will you arrive in Memphis ?

I confess, I'm getting excited about going to Springfield...

Hey, Hey Randy,

Wasn`t sure you were in the country. We should be in Memphis on Sat. Night, unless someone has a better idea. We`ll plan it that way and see if something changes. After Friday I`ll check on room availability. Hopefully that will give everyone wanting to caravan with us time to see this thread and respond. After MV, I think all of us are getting excited about Springfield!!
My best to Micki.......Paul