2nd Annual Central Florida Rally -Feb 26,27 &28, 2010

[mike in orlando]

FRIDAY Night After the Cruise of "Old Town"
we will gather again at the Hotel then off to
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse

A few more pictures of BJ's Restaurants




(click to enlarge pics)
Looking forward to a Sunny Rally and

[6.0TOGO]

Just Checked The 10 Day Forecast----our Special Weekend Is To Be 68 Degrees...mostly Sunny....."""come On Down""""cannot Wait....chuckstr

[craftybeth]

Our first Rally is this weekend and we're SOOOO excited!!! See ya'll Saturday bright & early!!! Mark & Craftybeth

[craftybeth]

PS Thanks to SSRFather for getting us invovled with the Fanatics!

[mike in orlando]

THE ATTACHED LIST ARE THE KNOWN RALLY ATTENDES

Originally Posted by mike in orlando

Attachment 85029
The 2nd Annual Florida Rally
this year Feb 26, 27, & 28, 2010

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HOTEL & MEETING PLACE

Hotel: SERALARGO Hotel & Suites -
Special SSR Fanatics RATE of $42.00+tax/night for two full size double beds per room + Ref, micowave, TV, (free) hi-speed internet access

5678 Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (U.S. 192)
(Next door to Old-Town), Park at your door, 614 Rooms
Kissimmee, FL 32746

For reservations call 1-800-366-5437 and tell them you are with the "SSR Fanatics" to receive the rate and group room location.

For Internet Reservations please press this link:
Group Reservations Login & the Group Password SSRfan
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COME FOR SOME, COME FOR ALL, BUT, -- MOSTLY, JUST COME, RIDE or NOT We got something for all
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Events
+ Friday night (the 26th) at 7p.m. - We will do the "Old-Town Cruise" in Kissimmee followed by a caravan from the HOTEL to private late night dinner by menu at "BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse "2421 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741.
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+ Saturday (Early the 27th) - We will go flying in HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES advance reservations required (check Link below) over Central Florida. (and/or) the Wallaby Tandem Hang Gliding limited (Link below)

+ Saturday (about 10:30 a.m. the 27th) we will Cruise 40 miles (from the Hotel) for Lunch at "Florida EcoSafaris -Forever Florida", and available for you-- take a ZIP-LINE Ride limited over the Florida Wilderness. (and/or) various cruises are available walking, horseback, buggies, and ZipLine Cruises.(check link below) the return cruise to the Hotel.

+ Saturday Night -Private Buffet Dinner at the Hotel (We have the private use of the complete dining room facilities for our party) Dinner will be 3-choice buffet dinner.

--------------PLEASE NOTE this insert by Brian Freeman(OldTownCruiser)------------------

Payment is required in advance for the Saturday evening. The hotel wants one total payment which I will do. So please make checks, money orders etc payable to me (Brian Freeman).

The total including all taxes is $23.93 per person.Dinners have been paid to Hotel

Payable to Brian Freeman and mailed to:

3104 Saratoga Drive
Kissimmee, FL 34743

I will send a confirmation PM on receipt of your payment.
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+ Sunday (the 28) AirBoat Rides in the a.m.(link below)
The ride home...or visit
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Links: (for much more info - just click the links below):

Orlando Balloon Rides by Orlando Balloon Adventures

Florida EcoSafaris - Orlando Horseback Riding, Orlando Nature Tours, Zipline Safaris, Florida Camping

Wallaby Ranch Hang Gliding Flight Park - Welcome To The One And Only Wallaby Ranch!

Old Town: Shopping, Dining, Entertainment Attraction, Amusement Park and Car Cruises in Kissimmee, Florida

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides- Florida's Official Airboat Tours. Closest to Orlando Attractions 407-344-9550


THE LIST:

1. mike in orlando (Mike & Marilyn) dinner Saturday night
2. Niceville Bill (Bill & Lenora) dinner
3. OldTownCruiser (Brian & Nicki) dinner
4. 6.0TOGO (Chuckstr) dinner
5. Sharptoys (Roger & JoAnn)dinner
6. Scott0168 (Scott & Karen) dinner
7. waysouth6speed (Regrets)
8. Purple Penelope (Ed & Maddie) dinner
9. SSR Rose (Glen & Joan)Regrets -Fixing frozen pipes & etc. in Ga
10. mike s (Mike & Corrie) dinner
11. Get Busy Living (Shaw & Katheryn)dinner
12. "The" Dicktator (Dick & Kathy) dinner
13. Cool Blue (Carl & Judy) dinner
14. Harvey & Patricia Isaacson (Eye Surgery)
15. mikeb326 (Mike & Julie) (Regrets)
16. davidandjulie (Dave & Julie)
17. WRW (Bill & Myra)dinner
18. Marty (Marty & Dee) dinner
19. Jim Beeman dinner
20. woofman (Carl & Dottie) dinner
21. Mr. Sinister (Lauren & Lonnie)?
22. bad black ssr (Howard's having a hip replacement)
23. CLIFFYP (Cliff & Jennie) dinner
24. roadsterjeff (Jeff & Debbie) dinner
25. LargoSSR05 (Alex & Cheryl)
26. Sunnyside (Vern & Janice)dinner
27. acrazybob (Bob & Rheva) dinner
28. SoonerRed (Doug & Anne) dinner
29. HarleyGrog (Craig & Lucy)
30. Dianne K. Cox (Dianne) dinner
31. Joer (Joe)
32. Jackatg450 (Jack & Paco) dinner
33. Jeffanatic (jeff & Tina) dinner
34. Sarault (Paul)dinner
35. Dingbat (Mike & Marianne) dinner
36. Vettman62 (Gary & Renita) dinner
37. abonadies (Art & Joyce) dinner
38. OctagonMan (Raul & Ceci) dinner
39. Shakin8 (Stan from Canada) dinner
40. Catseye99 (Damon & Eileen) dinner
41. Rumrunner (Tom) dinner
42. Keith & Kathy Price (from Canada) dinner
43. SSRFather (Pete & Linda) dinner
44. craftybeth (beth & Mark) new fanatics dinner
45. Oldsailor (Roger & Puchi) dinner
46. Grandma (Arthur & Ellen) dinner
47. Scoaster (Greg)From Warren, MI (Picking up his new SSR in Sarasota and coming to rally)
48. SilverBlur (Rusty & Jolie)
49. Trailboss (Earl & Burnanet)
50.

Any futher questions?? PM or call Mike's cell 407-421-7650
I will update as needed, (Mike in Orlando)

If you plan on attending please contact Mike (mike in orlando) or Brian (OldTownCruiser) so that we will know how many extras that plan to participate!!

[mike in orlando]

Saturday Balloon Rides are FULL --
but room is available for Sunday Balloon Rides


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Available are the Hang Gliding Rides (tandum with instructor) --
Chuckstr (6.0TOGO) will lead a group to Wallaby Ranch,
You will need to check with him on details




Wallaby Ranch Hang Gliding Flight Park - Welcome To The One And Only Wallaby Ranch!
Details- Web Link
It is SUNNY and 72 Degrees and rising today
(Click photos to enlarge)

[mike in orlando]

We are making a 40+mile Cruise to
FLORIDA ECOSAFARIS at 10am Saturday for LUNCH
and/or these Rides


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Another Idea
(for those who do not wish to Zip-Line) is
AirBoat Rides on the way back to Hotel


discount from packet


(click to enlarge pics)
Florida EcoSafaris - Orlando Horseback Riding, Orlando Nature Tours, Zipline Safaris, Florida Camping
Their Link

[Mr. Sinister]

What time is everyone getting to Old Town Fri nite?

[SSRFather]

Mike, will you have itineraries there or should we print one out. We cannot seem to remember ALL the things you have planned. Wow, what a weekend!

[mike in orlando]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sinister

What time is everyone getting to Old Town Fri nite?

Lonnie & Lauren, OldTown we will meet to go in together at the Hotel at 6:45pm so that we can all park together, if you arrive after that, you will have to park elsewhere (maybe), but still OK, we will gather again after the Cruise at the Hotel and Caravan to BJ's for late Dinner or Snak

Originally Posted by SSRFather

Mike, will you have itineraries there or should we print one out. We cannot seem to remember ALL the things you have planned. Wow, what a weekend!

YES, the Hotel will hand out (itineraries) and/or contact Mike or Brian for handouts (we will have enough) .

Thanks for the questions,
Mike

[OldTownCruiser]

Only a couple of days to go, anyone out there considering Saturday night dinner please contact me ASAP. Remember Saturday night we will also be having raffle prizes and an auction.

Worried about having a dirty SSR? the Hotel has arranged an area for us with a hose if the problem arises.

Remember when driving to Old Town on Friday night we will be in color groups.

See you all at the week-end

Brian.

[OldTownCruiser]

We are organising at the Hotel around 6.30 to leave in color groups as follows;
Black
Silver
Red
Purple
Yellow
Blur and Blue
Two tone

Lets hope we can do this!

[craftybeth]

I know this will sound silly to you 'guys', but could one of the gals let me know what is the attire for Saturday nights event? I mean, I'm sure its not dressy, but how not dressy? Thanks, the newbie!

[OldTownCruiser]

Originally Posted by OldTownCruiser

Here is the itinerary for the weekend. Copies of this will be available to everyone when you check in at the hotel, together with maps and directions to the different venues.

Friday February 26th

6:30 pm: Meet at SERALAGO HOTEL, 5678 Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34746 (parking lot by reserved rooms) for drive to OLD TOWN.

7:00 pm: Depart SERALAGO HOTEL for short drive to OLD TOWN for Friday Night Cruise Night.

9:00 pm: Participate in the Cruise.

9:30 pm: Immediately after the cruise, drive back to SERALAGO HOTEL to collect any more Fanatics. Drive to BJ’s RESTAURANT, 2421 W Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741 for evening meal (approx 8 miles).

Later: Return to SERALAGO HOTEL.


Saturday February 27th

Very early am: Balloon Rides or Hang Gliding – participants depart SERALAGO HOTEL to go to pick up point for this venue. See Mike Carr for full details.

10:00 am: Assemble in Hotel parking lot for cruise for FOREVER FLORIDA (45 miles).

10:30 am: We will be leaving promptly for FOREVER FLORIDA.

11.30 am: Arrive at FOREVER FLORIDA. Lunch. Optional participation in one of the Eco Safaris - either the Zipline Safari, Coach Safari or Horseback Safari (advance direct booking required).

Time TBD: Depart FOREVER FLORIDA for drive back to SERALAGO HOTEL.

6.30 pm: SSR Fanatics get together in Hotel Vineyard Cafe area for evening of food, drinks and fun!

7:00 pm: Meal served (for those who have prepaid). We have the Café booked until 11:00pm but the bar will be open until later.


Sunday February 28th

11:00 am: Hotel check-out time – leave for drive home or if you want to extend the fun, here are some suggestions for Sunday activities:

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
Visit Downtown Disney
Gatorland, 14501 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837
Wonderworks, 9067 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Titanic The Experience, 7324 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Warbird Adventures Inc, 233 N Hoagland Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34741

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Here is the week-end itinerary for those who missed the original post. Copies available upon check in, Friday and Saturday from Mike or myself.

See you at the week end

Brian

[6.0TOGO]

Originally Posted by craftybeth

I know this will sound silly to you 'guys', but could one of the gals let me know what is the attire for Saturday nights event? I mean, I'm sure its not dressy, but how not dressy? Thanks, the newbie!

CASUAL/COMFORTABLE-YOU WILL BE WITH FRIENDS...WE WILL BE MORE INTERESTED IN YOUR R AND YOU BEING THERE THAN WHAT YOU WEAR!!!!!THIS IS A CATERED MEAL IN A VERY INFORMAL SETTING.....OH OH-JUST NOTICED YOU WANTED ONE OF THE "GALS" TO RESPOND....I TRUST THEIR ADVICE WILL BE THE SAME....CHUCKSTR

[craftybeth]

Originally Posted by 6.0TOGO

CASUAL/COMFORTABLE-YOU WILL BE WITH FRIENDS...WE WILL BE MORE INTERESTED IN YOUR R AND YOU BEING THERE THAN WHAT YOU WEAR!!!!!THIS IS A CATERED MEAL IN A VERY INFORMAL SETTING.....OH OH-JUST NOTICED YOU WANTED ONE OF THE "GALS" TO RESPOND....I TRUST THEIR ADVICE WILL BE THE SAME....CHUCKSTR

Thanks, CHUCKSTR, great answer "GIRRRRRLLLL"!

Craftybeth

[Scoaster]

Do you have enuff info from all coming to pre-order us by vehicle color? Mine is my avatar, so I already know where I'll be!

I know that the hotel is graciously devoting hose-down area, but is there also a spray-n-wash facility nearby as well?

[Mr. Sinister]

I don't see a flat black category.

[mike in orlando]

Originally Posted by Scoaster

Do you have enuff info from all coming to pre-order us by vehicle color? Mine is my avatar, so I already know where I'll be! Not really - just going to try

I know that the hotel is graciously devoting hose-down area, but is there also a spray-n-wash facility nearby as well?

Will check on that! I think so.

Originally Posted by Mr. Sinister

I don't see a flat black category.

You need to use A LOT OF WAX

See everyone this weekend, Mike

[mike in orlando]

Originally Posted by craftybeth

I know this will sound silly to you 'guys', but could one of the gals let me know what is the attire for Saturday nights event? I mean, I'm sure its not dressy, but how not dressy? Thanks, the newbie!

Beth, I agree with Chuck...........at all of the rallys I've been to (for the last two years), you will see anything from jeans & shirts to dressy pants and shirts, to skirts and/or dresses. Most all that I've been to through, casual is the normal, any casual that you feel comfortable with. I'm wearing dressy jeans and shirt. Looking forward to meeting you. Marilyn

[craftybeth]

Originally Posted by mike in orlando

Beth, I agree with Chuck...........at all of the rallys I've been to (for the last two years), you will see anything from jeans & shirts to dressy pants and shirts, to skirts and/or dresses. Most all that I've been to through, casual is the normal, any casual that you feel comfortable with. I'm wearing dressy jeans and shirt. Looking forward to meeting you. Marilyn

Thanks,Marilyn! We are both excited about our first rally (of course I'm the only one worried at all about what to wear! Mark's more concerned about getting the R ready! Can't wait to meet ya'll & thank Mike for all his hard work on this! Beth

[Marty]

Originally Posted by OldTownCruiser

We are organising at the Hotel around 6.30 to leave in color groups as follows;
Black
Silver
Red
Purple
Yellow
Blur and Blue
Two tone

Lets hope we can do this!

Should we go in black? We're more than 2 tone.

Dee

[mike in orlando]

Originally Posted by Marty

Should we go in black? We're more than 2 tone.

Dee

Dee - I think you should go with Lonnie's "Flat Black" (Now maybe highly waxed) - But since your top (major) color is Black, I think Black, but go where you want - It is your choice- (or maybe right behind Brian)

[mike in orlando]

From North GA first we have "Grandma" (Arthur & Ellen with) and now late but coming "MACE" (Mike & Carol with)

In addition we also have "SilverBlur" (Rusty & Jolie)From Jensen Bch with 2-tone

But we are not finish coming from Sanford we have "TrailBoss" (Earl & Burnanet with)

& from the Villages
We have:
BarneyB2 (Barney) with
Injins (Yellow Bill) with

Lets See ya ALL

[6.0TOGO]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sinister

I don't see a flat black category.

YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO GLOSS SINISTER UP LONNIE....!!CHUCKSTR(SEE YOU TOMORROW)

[OldTownCruiser]

Hi Lonnie
Put away the buffer!, black is black, flat black is just a different shade. Just put Sinister in with the rest of the group and remember black leads.

Marty you raise an interesting question, just when I thought everything was organised, by all means place your custom R at say the end of the black group or if there are other custom paint we can have a custom section with the two tone.
There is plenty of room adjacent to the SSR allocated rooms so we can pre form groups and/or slot in in respective colors as we leave.
Mike and I would also like to try a group shot on Saturday as we can take pictures from the second floor balcony.
The main thing is to have FUN
See everyone at the week-end.
Brian

[grandma]

The three day forcast doesn't look as good as the 10 day posted earlier by the Chuckstr. Could someone get the 10 day forcast back...lol See everyone tomorrow.

[mike in orlando]

LATEST UPDATE from Forever Florida

They will offer us a special Big Wheel Buggie Tour-rides a shorten version of the normal tour-ride for Only $10.00 (Introductory to EcoSafaris for SSRers Only) - with/or instead of the Zip Line!!!!!

[Dicktator]

I picked up additional Dash Plaques today and I don't care about the weather, we ALWAYS have a good time.



See everyone tomorrow Night!

Dicktator/Kathy

[SSRFather]

Originally Posted by craftybeth

Thanks,Marilyn! We are both excited about our first rally (of course I'm the only one worried at all about what to wear! Mark's more concerned about getting the R ready! Can't wait to meet ya'll & thank Mike for all his hard work on this! Beth

We are just plain ole people. Nothin' fancy, just our R's. Wear something warm for outside and something comfortable for inside. Can't wait to meet you.
Linda