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TUGGERS?- Jan 21st, Golden Corral, Orlando area

ronandjoan

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HI everybody
Again, several of us are able to get together in the Orlando area -- (we already have 8!!)

We have met together, informally, in January , for 3 years now, and want to again.

This year, we will plan to mix a little better: Alan (AwayWeGO) 's suggestion is to change chairs when we get a new plate (musical chairs? - after all, he IS a musician!) ) so we can all get better acquainted.

January 21st - late lunch (senior buffet) ...

Come one, come all!
 
I attended with my nephew (11yo) last January. Both of us had a great time --- he liked the chocolate fountain and multiple steaks. I enjoyed putting faces with TUG handles.

I don't have plans to be in the area this January --- otherwise, I would be in attendance again (sans nephew as he can't skip school every year).
 
2 pm Jan 21st

HI everyone,
Golden Corral meet-up address = 8707 Vineland Avenue, Orlando FL 32821. Telephone = 407-938-9500
2 pm -
 
I will try to make it, will be in Cocoa Beach

I enjoyed the get together last year. I think I will be staying near Cocoa Beach that week, so I will keep you posted if I can make it. Great Fun.:hi:
 
Anyone else going to be in FL in January?

Join us Jan 21st!!
 
We will give it a try. We will have my step-dad with us, and maybe my stepsisters, maybe one or two. That does limit our time because Dad only goes in January and loves to do as much Disney as he can.
 
Joan: We (Steve & me) may be in Orlando that week. If so, we will DEFINATELY come. If plans get confirmed for that week, I'll confirm with you. Would be great to meet more TUGGERS! :hi:
 
rickandcindy23 said:
We will give it a try. We will have my step-dad with us, and maybe my stepsisters, maybe one or two. That does limit our time because Dad only goes in January and loves to do as much Disney as he can.
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Well, Cindy, the 2 pm time is the senior discount time so maybe that would sweeten the idea for your stepfather. We've been staying for hours each year visiting!
 
We Will Be There -- Looking Forward To It.

ronandjoan said:
Join us Jan 21st!
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To enhance the event, we will bring name tags & sharpies -- not everybody there knows everybody else who will be there. Name tags might help.

Plus, as an idea to promote maximum in-person contact among TUG-BBS friends, let's try changing places at the dining table with each buffet plate refill.

Attendance at the annual event has grown so much that staying at just 1 place at the table all afternoon means missing out on spending some time with lots of the others who are there. Changing places will mean more chances to meet & interact with more TUG-BBS people.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​
 
AwayWeGo said:
To enhance the event, we will bring name tags & sharpies -- not everybody there knows everybody else who will be there. Name tags might help.

Plus, as an idea to promote maximum in-person contact among TUG-BBS friends, let's try changing places at the dining table with each buffet plate refill.

Attendance at the annual event has grown so much that staying at just 1 place at the table all afternoon means missing out on spending some time with lots of the others who are there. Changing places will mean more chances to meet & interact with more TUG-BBS people.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​
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I like Alan's musical chairs idea...and I enjoyed meeting Alan and others with Joan and Ron a few years back in Orlando. Alas, my hubby's having mucho dental work in Jan so we won't be able to attend (plus I've got NOLA scheduled for Jan 25 to attend the Krewe of Barkus parade, which is becoming an annual tradition). Hope to catch ya'll next year...have fun this year! Oh and P.S. Joan...I am enjoying "Turn Right at Machu Picchu" and thank you so much for recommending it to me! Happy New Year to all! :wave:
 
Darn, we won't be in Orlando until the 26th. Have a great time!
 
donnaval said:
Darn, we won't be in Orlando until the 26th. Have a great time!
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We'll be in St Augustine until Feb 2nd and can meet anywhere there one day too...
 
The last blog I see from you is October. Have you updated it since then. If so, why can't I see them?

Nancy
 
Nancy said:
The last blog I see from you is October. Have you updated it since then. If so, why can't I see them?

Nancy
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Hi = sorry - you are correct -- have to finish our Costa Rica trip and now a month in Hawaii (BI) - thanks for looking ! :)
 
We'll be in St Augustine until Feb 2nd and can meet anywhere there one day too.
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Joan - it would be so wonderful to meet! We've been admiring your timeshare living and hope to emulate it for at least part of each year once we get things in place. We're going to be a Bonnett Creek from 1/26 to 2/1, and then we're hopping over to Sunisands at New Smyrna Beach from 2/1 to 2/8. I know New Smyrna would be closer for us to St. Augustine, but since you'd be leaving on the 2nd maybe we could figure out a day to drive up from BC - I'll have to get in touch with you when we get our schedule ironed out a little.
 
Reminder that we are meeting the 21st

We have finally arrived in St Augustine for our month-long stay, enjoying it already.
 
Saintsfanfl said:
I'm 40, do I still get the senior discount?
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Hmmmm..is that wishful thinking or do you feel like a senior?

hope you'll be with us anyway!
 
Getting Closer -- Time & Distance Both.

ronandjoan said:
Reminder that we are meeting the 21st
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We will be there -- looking forward to it with strong enthusiasm.

We are already in the area -- checked in last night at Wyndham Cypress Palms. It's the 3rd time we've stayed here, 1BR deluxe each time (even though this time our RCI reservation was for a lesser 1BR -- go figure). Unit is newly upgraded & extremely nice.

Hoping to see a good crowd 2PM Monday at Golden Corral.

But wait a minute !

Last year the whole bunch met up at a Golden Corral up on International Drive.

Which location this year -- International Drive or the old location on Vineland Avenue ?

Either place is OK with us -- just need to know which 1 it is for 2013.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​
 
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.....
 
Have a wonderful time, everyone! I'm sorry we couldn't make it this year. Hopefully there will be another opportunity next year.

Dori
 
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