July 4th Golf Cart Convoy???

[Donna]

How many peeps are going to join Handi's convoy??

Are there any golf carts going with one person? Does any one need a cart to ride in??


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[renielarson]

Donna

Would you please outline the exact plan for the day/evening?

[Donna]

Bright,

I think Handi would be the one to map our path out..I guess it also depends on if they are going to have the fireworks...

Hopefully we will get some info from this post.. :bigthumbsup:

[redwitch]

I'm borrowing a cart and will have wiw with me. I know coleenj will be down for the 4th but I have no idea if she plans to join us. If she does, she will need a cart or a ride.

Ron and Pete will be in the convoy. No puter access for them until next week.

Anyone know what the plan is re food, drinks? Handie had originally said something about bringing drinks, snacks (at least I'm assuming snacks). Snacks for the group or just for individual carts? Drinks are gonna be a problem since we're meeting earlier for Rocky. Which brings up the next question -- what time are we meeting and where?

[KathieI]

Here's Handie's post about the convoy and where it will start, etc.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/smf/index.php/topic,7672.msg64432.html#msg64432

[Rokinronda]

Can we confirm fireworks? I hear that many were cancelled and I searched...to no avail. Those going to SS will head to LSL around 8-8:30? Curious.

[renielarson]

I think this is a more recent thread about the convoy:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/smf/index.php/topic,7732.msg65178.html#msg65178

[handieman]

In discussions with Dicky and Villager07, it has been decided to leave LSL town Sq at 8:30 and travel up Canal all the way to Truman Rec center. Those attending Rocky, as I may do for awhile, should adjust their leave time at SS accordingly. I have not kept up with the local news on who is and who is not having fireworks. Could someone help me here. I will have a cell phone on all during the 4th. I can be reached at 352-391-2577 or at our villa at 352-350-7373
Handie :joke:

[Donna]

Guys..

please don't leave me out..I have no clue how to get to the square by cart....

HELP!!

[renielarson]

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/8_14_71.gif Leesburg is having a fireworks display at Venetian Gardens. That's the only one I can find so far that is relatively close. Tavaras and Mt. Dora are also having displays but not sure if they can be seen from here.

[handieman]

DD relax ;D Betty and I will see that you get to the Square and don't miss a thing :bigthumbsup:
Handie :joke:

[Donna]

Thanks Handi...and Mrs Handi... 040

[handieman]

Convoy forms at Sweetbay parking lot 9:00 PM traveling to Truman Rec Center via Canal Street. Bring folding chairs, umbrella :'(, snacks, BYOB, camera, Dicky says approx. 15 minute ride to the Rec center from LSL. Those folks down in SS watching Rocky, allow 15 minutes. Del Mar is closed at the SQ, however go around the tent and head up Del Mar. Turn right on Rio Grande then left on Morse under the tunnel at 466 left to the bridge then right into Sweetbay
Cross your fingers for clear Sky's
Handie :joke:
PS: A short reply if your joining would be helpfull

[Donna]

HH...

I am going with Kathi in my cart..I have to get a few flags and decorate it.. :o

How is the weather report??? I have to get a folding chair too..

[Taltarzac]

HH...

I am going with Kathi in my cart..I have to get a few flags and decorate it.. :o

How is the weather report??? I have to get a folding chair too..


http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=32162
http://www.wunderground.com/US/FL/Ocala/KVVG.html

[Donna]

Tahnks Tal...I have seen bettter reports.. :yikes:

[Taltarzac]

Tahnks Tal...I have seen bettter reports.. :yikes:


You are welcome, Donna.

This goes into a little more detail. http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=32162&hourly=1&yday=185&weekday=Friday

[KathieI]

HH...

I am going with Kathi in my cart..I have to get a few flags and decorate it.. :o

How is the weather report??? I have to get a folding chair too..

Yes, but I'm doing the driving!! I'm afraid you'll detour to go see Julia again. Not me, I'm scared! :yikes: :yikes:

[Donna]

No Rolling Acres with the golf carts... :yikes:

[redwitch]

So, are we turning this into a tailgate thing with food or no? I know that was the original plan, but not sure what it is now.

[carolynpage]

Hi all,

I'm new to your talk. Can we join you tonite too? : :bigthumbsup:

[renielarson]

nanacee...of course! Always looking forward to meeting new people!

Fireworks in Leesburg begin at 9pm. Other towns that have fireworks are also beginning at 9. If we don't leave Sweetbay until 9, will we make it to Truman in time to get settled and watch whatever there is to watch?

Well, Red, I'm bringing those Bloody Mary tomatoes (they've been soaking almost 24 hours now :yikes:) and marinated mozzarella cubes.

[Donna]

Nanacee...The more the merrier...Please join us!! :bigthumbsup:

[carolynpage]

Thank you! We will see u at sweetbay around 9. ;D[color=red] :

Just got to get the old man to move out of his chair!

[beady]

See you all there I will be tagging along with Chelsea,Stephen and Bright.

Sounds like fun. :hot: :hot: 040 040

[Rokinronda]

Will be at SS at 4:30.....Look for me around the dance floor. OK? Heading to pool now, have a great afternoon, everyone!!

[kregski]

Bright you are a genius,bloody tomatoes and drunken cheese balls. some of the peeps in chat know how much I love a healthy BM, but your recipe really moves me LOL. ...Buckle up,drive safe,and have a bloody good time......Kregski

[DickY]

Redwitch suggested That for those going to SS for Rocky to look for TOTV people in front of TooJays on the half hours.

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[Rokinronda]

DICKY! Love that rok and rolla!! See you tonight?! OB pool packed w/kids.....no problem, but not today....onwards to adult pool!

[redwitch]

Sounds like we need to leave Sweet Bay by at least 8:30 so we're settled for the fireworks. Handie???

I'm bringing a couple of camp tables to put stuff on. I'll be making some ham roll-ups (they will be refrigerated while we're playing at Spanish Springs). BJ said she'll get some brownies.

So, who else is bringing food?

[renielarson]

kregski

I'm not a vegetarian but I'm pretty darn close most days so you have come to the right person who fully and totally understands all about healthy.....hmmmm....bloody marys! ;D ::) ;D

btw...I'm not driving tonight!

DickY and Red... :bigthumbsup: Toojays

[Donna]

Bright,
Are you guys eating dinner at Too Jays, LSL???? What time will ya be there???

[mcelheny]

Hi all,
Happy 4th of July. :bigthumbsup:
If the weather holds I will see you all tonight. :)

[barb1191]

How did the convoy go? I'm sure that y'all had a blast. Did anybody take pictures to post and share with us? Hope so. .....b

[Donna]

We had a great time, so many peeps showed up...I have pics but have no way of posting them till I get back to Pa.

I know Handi took pics, I am sure he will post them...


Hope we see ya next time, Barb.. :bigthumbsup:

[renielarson]

Barb

I had a wonderful time tonight. We met at the Truman Rec Center, watched fireworks, talked with old friends and met new ones, lit sparklers, drank a little (well, some of us did but not all...alcohol that is) and enjoyed appetizers. Hopefully this is the first year of a tradition.

I'm looking forward to seeing pics too...but there better not be any bad ones posted of me....lol.... ;D

Wish you could have been there, Barb.

[mcelheny]

Thanks to everyone. It was so nice to meet people. Especially thanks to Donna who introduced me to so many new friends and she is just as sweet in person as she is on the computer.
I have a special connection to Dicky's brother and that was the icing on the cake. So once again "thanks to all" and have a happy 5th of July! :bigthumbsup:

[pm10]

Sounds like you had another GREAT time!! Count us in for next year! Can't wait to see pictures. (We'll be right around the corner from Truman Center, should be able to find it ;) ).
Paul and Marcia

[handieman]

:#1:
I wish to thank everyone who showed up (I counted 30 plus) and all the gals who contributed food (horses dervies), candles, napkins, desserts, snacks etc
I hesitate to names names for fear of leaving someone out but, Brightspot, Redwitch, and Chelsea are some on the names who worked hard. God gave us a beautiful evening and great friends to share it with. I think a good time was had by all. Village 07 for the idea and Dicky for route planning. Donna for being the hostess with the "mostess" This group knows no boundaries :bigthumbsup:
Handie :joke:

[Donna]

Handi...

So glad you guys made it home safe..You both will be missed..

Thanks to Mrs.Handi for her patience with all of us..The Chat Pack Asylum Crew... :yikes:

[nONIE]

PICTURES PLEEEEEASE!!! Make it snappy! :pop: PLEEEEASE!!!!!!!!!!

[borjo]

For those of us who didn't make it, could you see the fireworks in Leesburg or Wildwood?

[redwitch]

We saw fireworks all over the place. They were a good distance but very visible. However, the truth is we were too busy yapping to really look.

[renielarson]

I don't know where all the fireworks were coming from but we were surrounded by them in all directions. It was beautiful!

[samhass]

I'm not talking about fireworks. the ball of fire I saw was fire..not fireworks.

[renielarson]

Sam

Are you talking about the direct lightening strike?

[samhass]

where? This just happened about 5 minutes before my ball of fire post.

[renielarson]

I'm lost :dontknow:

[islandgal]

What happened to all of the pictures that were taken?

I know Donna has to wait until she returns home to publish hers.

[renielarson]

Hopefully Handie will get his pics posted soon.

[chelsea24]

I'm a little late in posting this, but the sentiment is still there. I love all you guys. Vetman and I had such a great time, even though we were still tired from Vegas. I can't tell you the number of holidays back in Chicago where people we knew just sat around not wanting to do anything. That's what I especially love about TV. The people. Wonderful, friendly, fun-loving and always ready for a get-together or a party.

Thanks to Handie for pulling this together. And to Bright and Beady, thanks for the great company. Glad that Kathie, Donna, Scottke and hubby and more were in for this occasion. It was really fun and the start of a great tradition! :bigthumbsup:

[scottke]

We're now back in NJ but had a great time on the convoy while there. We really enjoyed meeting TOTV members. We did see a lot of fireworks in all directions which was amazing but meeting everyone was the best. I too hope this becomes a tradition - can you imagine how long the convoy could be!

[handieman]

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[handieman]

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[Best Mom]

Handieman,
Thanks -I know which is me and my tall handsome husband. Thanks again!

[SteveFromNY]

Here are the very few pictures I took there - no one seemed too interested in getting their pictures taken. I'm a pretty quiet person, and didn't push too hard!

It was nice to meet some of the folks out here!

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[Rokinronda]

;) Thanks! Great people, great fun!!

[Best Mom]

Steve from NY,
Thanks for the great pictures. So glad we met super nice people.
Mc

[graciegirl]

Here are the very few pictures I took there - no one seemed too interested in getting their pictures taken. I'm a pretty quiet person, and didn't push too hard!

It was nice to meet some of the folks out here!

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Steve. WHO are all these gorgeous people. There are two blondes, which is Donna. I think I see Handie. :dontknow:

[KathieI]

Gracie, Donna is in the last 2 pictures, the beautiful blonde on the right hand side with the pony tail.

Handie is the handsome dude in the 4th picture from the top.

I wish you could have been there, we had a ball.... Love, Kath

[Halle]

Kathie can you name the other people in the photos for us?

[islandgal]

wiw1819 is the other blond without the pony tail!

[renielarson]

The very first picture is

Me on the left and McElheny on the right. The back of my head is in the Handie picture.

[KathieI]

Hey Halle, that's quite a task.. Remember, I'm old.

I'll give it a try:
Photo #1: Brightspot and Mcelheny
Photo #2: DickY with wine cooler
Photo #3: DickY with sparkler and I think his nephew is in the middle
Photo #4: Handie (being good for a change) and the back of Brightspot
Photo #5: Julia (Steve from NY's wife - not the ghost Julia)
Photo #6: wiw (or wiwi as I call her), greyhog and Donna
Photo #7: first one (have no idea), wiwi , hog and donna

only kidding, first one is little ole me, and I mean old!!

Ok, no more questions!! I'm exhausted... See ya on chat! Kath

[scottke]

Steve and Handie, thanks so much for the pictures. The caravan was such great fun. Look forward to seeing all of you in TV again.

[Donna]

Steve..Handi..

The pics are great..Thanks so much for posting them..So nice to see every one there, having a great time..

Can't wait till the luncheon.. :bigthumbsup: