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Old 08-25-2012, 06:12 AM
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Default 1st Annual Fabulous Florida Keys GTG - May 17, 18, 19

JOIN THE FUN AT THE
1ST ANNUAL FABULOUS FLORIDA KEYS
CROSSFIRE GET-T0-GETHER
MAY 17th, 18th & 19th 2013
PLUS YOU CAN ARRIVE THURSDAY AFTERNOON / EVENING AND STAY AT THE HOLIDAY INN KEY LARGO. REST UP AND BE READY FOR THE EVENT STARTING FRIDAY. MINGLE AND ENJOY AN EARLY ARRIVALS WELCOME PARTY POOLSIDE AT THE HOLIDAY INN TIKI BAR . . . 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

* * * THE CROSSFIRE CARAVAN DOWN TO KEY WEST * * *

THE CROSSFIRE CARAVAN IS SCHEDULED TO ASSEMBLE AT 11:00 AM (ASSEMBLY LOCATION TBA) AND DEPART KEY LARGO AT 11:30 AM ON FRIDAY. WE WILL TRAVEL 100+ MILES ALONG US1 THROUGH THE "FABULOUS FLORIDA KEYS" FROM KEY LARGO DOWN TO KEY WEST.
COMING OVER THE BRIDGE INTO KEY LARGO . . .
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WE HAVE A FEW INTERESTING STOPS PLANNED ALONG THE WAY INCLUDING A LUNCH STOP AT NO NAME PUB. THEY OFFER A UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE ALONG WITH A GREAT MENU INCLUDING THE BEST PIZZA IN THE KNOWN UNIVERSE!
No Name Pub, Big Pine Key, Florida, Florida's Famous Pub Pizza
THAT DRIVE DOWN ALONG US1 TO THE END OF THE ROAD, THE SOUTHERNMOST POINT IN THE USA, IS RATED AS ONE OF THE TOP TEN MOST SCENIC DRIVES IN THE COUNTRY!
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* * * OUR BASE CAMP * * *

WE HAVE RESERVED THE ENTIRE PARMER'S RESORT FOR OUR CROSSFIRE GROUP ON MAY 17th, 18th & 19th .
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PARMER'S IS LOCATED 28.5 MILES OUTSIDE OF KEY WEST. WE CHOSE PARMERS BECAUSE THEY ARE FRIENDLY, CLEAN AND ARE EAGER HOSTS FOR OUR GROUP. STAYING ANYWHERE IN KEY WEST IS COST PROHIBITIVE AND AT PARMERS, OUR CROSSFIRE GROUP CAN 'TAKE OVER' THE ENTIRE RESORT FOR A MORE FUN AND INTIMATE OVERALL EXPERIENCE. PARMER'S HAS MULTIPLE BUILDINGS AND OFFERS A VARIETY OF ACCOMMODATIONS. PLEASE REVIEW THEIR WEBSITE THOROUGHLY TO DETERMINE THE BEST TYPE OF ACCOMODATIONS FOR YOUR VISIT. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU MAY WANT TO "BUDDY UP" WITH YOUR FRIENDS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SOME OF PARMER'S LARGER OR ADJOINING ACCOMMODATIONS. FOR A SMOOTHER EXPERIENCE MAKING YOUR RESERVATION, PLEASE DECIDE ON YOUR CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATION TYPE PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE RESORT TO PLACE YOUR RESERVATION. BE SURE TO VISIT THE "PROPERTY MAP" IMAGE (AS BELOW) ON THEIR WEBSITE AS IT IS "INTERACTIVE" AND AS YOU "MOUSE OVER" EACH ROOM IT WILL DISPLAY THE SPECIFIC DETAILS ABOUT THAT ACCOMMODATION.
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THEN WHEN YOU'VE NARROWED IT DOWN A BIT, TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF YOUR ROOM CHOICES AND MAKE YOUR FINAL SELECTION!


PARMERS IS OFFERING OUR CROSSFIRE GROUP A 15% DISCOUNT OFF THEIR ACCOMMODATIONS RATES IF WE BOOK AT LEAST 15 ROOMS. THE RESORT CAN ONLY HANDLE ABOUT 40 COUPLES TOTAL. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SO DON'T DELAY IN MAKING YOUR RESERVATIONS!


For Parmer's reservations or questions . . .
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or call us at 305.872.2157
565 Barry Avenue Little Torch Key, FL 33042
Phone: 305.872.2157 Fax: 305.872.2014


* * * FOR EARLY ARRIVALS THURSDAY MAY 16TH 2013 * * *

WE HAVE MADE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE HOLIDAY INN KEY LARGO FOR DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATIONS ON THURSDAY MAY 16TH. YOU MUST MENTION THAT YOU ARE WITH THE "CROSSFIRE GROUP" WHEN YOU CONTACT THE HOLIDAY INN TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS! IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS ON THURSDAY. CHECK IN TIME AT THE HOLIDAY INN IS 3:00 PM. ENJOY THE EARLY ARRIVALS PARTY AT THE POOLSIDE TIKI BAR AND THEN REST UP TO BE READY FOR THE CROSSFIRE CARAVAN DOWN TO KEY WEST ON FRIDAY. THE DISCOUNTED HOLIDAY INN RATE FOR THE CROSSFIRE GROUP IS $145.00 + TAX.
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* * * LET US KNOW YOU'LL BE COMING * * *

PLEASE POST ON THIS THREAD AFTER YOU HAVE MADE YOUR RESERVATIONS AND I WILL KEEP AN UPDATED LIST OF ATTENDEES POSTED HERE. ALSO LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING IN FOR THE EARLY ARRIVALS AND WELCOME PARTY ON THURSDAY.

DON'T BOTHER PACKING ANY DRESS UP CLOTHES. THE FLORIDA KEYS HAVE A "COME AS YOU ARE" LIFESTYLE. EVERYTHING DOWN HERE IS VERY LAID BACK AND CASUAL. YOU WILL BE WELCOMED IN THE FINEST RESTAURANT WEARING SHORTS. FORMAL WEAR FOR LADIES IS A BIKINI TOP AND SHORTS. AS PARTICIPANTS MAKE THEIR RESERVATIONS, I WILL BE SNAIL MAILING THEM A LIST OF RECOMMENDED ACTIVITES INCLUDING A "SEE KEY WEST" BOOKLET THAT FEATURES DISCOUNT COUPONS AND INFORMATION ON MANY OF THE ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE IN KEY WEST.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT ANSWERED HERE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY VIA E-MAIL TO REDDOGNUMBER1@AOL.COM
 

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Old 08-27-2012, 12:57 AM
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FAIR WARNING: When our Crossfire group books up Parmers Resort, we do have a back up overflow plan . . . but . . . it is several miles farther away from Key West and won't be nearly as nice as staying at Parmers along with the "core group" because you will not be "where the action is". So . . . this is not a situation where you should sit back and plan to "do it later". If you want to participate in this Fabulous Florida Keys Crossfire GTG you really need to place your reservation at Parmer's Resort (and for the early arrivals at the Holiday Inn Key Largo) early!

Number***********Attendee ID**********Name(s)**********Parmers Resort********Early Arrivals

....1............................RED DOG.................Bob & Cindy...................Sailfish............................. Yes
....2.........................ASCHRAGER........... ...Alan & Toby....................Heron..................... .........Yes
....3...........................DANIMAL........... ............Dan..............................Gull. ................................Yes
....4.........................RICHARD948.......... Richard & Tanya...............Pinfish....................... .......Yes
....5.......................NEWTON HEAPS........David & Donna.................Marlin ...............................Yes
....6........................RMADERMAN............ Randy & Donna................Tarpon....................... ........No
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THE HISTORY OF THE CONCH REPUBLIC (THE FLORIDA KEYS)
. . . SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR YOU (click the link below) . . .


THE OFFICIAL FLAG OF THE CONCH REPUBLIC

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I booked a room at the Holiday Inn for May 16, 2013 and a room at Parmers Resort (Heron) for May 17, 18 and 19, 2013. We hope to see a lot of you there.
Alan and Toby
 

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Thanks, Red Dog, for putting this together. This looks like its going to be a really great trip! We're really looking forward to this trip!
 
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I'm thinking about this one if it works out with my work schedule.
 
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My room is booked at the Holiday Inn for May 16, 2013 and a room at Parmer's Resort (Gull) for May 17, 18 and 19, 2013. Looking forward to a great time with good friends.
 
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I am really really wanting to commit to this trip, but I want to extend it bit. Red, any other connections for at least 3 more days in the area? I am working on the Bonita area, as I have friends there, as well as Tampa...so I might fill in there... Any suggestions beyond our 3 days ? Long trip to rest for 3 days...lol
 
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I am really really wanting to commit to this trip, but I want to extend it bit. Red, any other connections for at least 3 more days in the area? I am working on the Bonita area, as I have friends there, as well as Tampa...so I might fill in there... Any suggestions beyond our 3 days ? Long trip to rest for 3 days...lol
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WOW, Red Dog!!!
Sounds like a wonderful time.....please count us in but as my wife Karen says, "I might be dead by then"! So I haven't made reservations yet but it sounds like a great adventure and we will be there!!! I'll pass this along to my 2 other neighbors here in Sarasota who own XF's and my wife's brother in S. Carolina who also owns one. WHAT A GREAT GROUP WE HAD IN SARASOTA LAST MONTH AND THIS SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER FANTASTIC TIME! Thanks for organizing this.
Steve and Karen Nelson, Sarasota
 
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I am watching this thread with serious interest. It is just too far ahead to be sure we can make it, but there is hope. Also I would like to convoy with others from Cincinnati to make the long trip down more enjoyable. Come on Mike, what do you say?

Thanks for putting this together! Sounds like a great time.

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This sounds like a good road trip. when it gets closer I'll confirm for sure. Should be hotter than four hells in the Keys by then. If we get a couple of cars from the Orlando area, We can meet up with the cars heading South.
 
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I too have to wait till it gets closer to the date before I can confirm. But does sound like a great time!
 
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This sounds great, James add me to the convoy list as a strong maybe....Judi
 
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James if I made it to Woodward you can make it to Key West....
 
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Kindly note that Parmer's has a very fair and liberal cancellation policy . . .

CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations made 2 weeks or more before the arrival date, will be refunded 100% of the deposit. If cancelled less than 2 weeks before the arrival date, the deposit is non-refundable, but will be held as credit for 1 year from the time of cancellation. If cancelled less than 72 hours before the arrival date the deposit is forfeited. Cancellation requests must be in writing.


For those of you "waiting until it get's closer to the event" to make your reservations, I suggest you get your reservations made to assure you have accommodations at Parmer's where the action will be. If something comes up that prevents you from attending, you can always cancel and get your deposit refunded (if you cancel at least two weeks prior to the event) . . .
 
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May I ask what amount of a 'deposit' is required? Thanks, James
 


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