8th SWFL ER.org Get-together

[FlaGator]

Thank you, Omni, for coordinating yet again! All those dates are good for me.

Well, things happen fast....

In the last three weeks, I've had 2 family trips scheduled for this spring. In addition, I moved 10 ago, and unpacking and settling in is taking longer than expected.

Regrettably, have to skip the lunch this year. Have fun!

 

[omni550]

Well, things happen fast....

In the last three weeks, I've had 2 family trips scheduled for this spring. In addition, I moved 10 ago, and unpacking and settling in is taking longer than expected.

Regrettably, have to skip the lunch this year. Have fun!

FlaGator,

Sounds like you've got a lot on your plate. We'll miss you.

Maybe next year?

omni

 

[omni550]

Updated, as of 2/3/25, attendees:
1. Lewis Clark
2.&3. nvestysly +1
4. Dtail
5. latexman
6. 38Chevy454
7. boog
8.&9. Scuba +1
10. BeachOrCity
11. omni550
12.&13. simple girl +1
14. FLSUnFIRE
15.&16. Flyfish1 +1 (tentative, pending travel plans)

If anyone else cares to join, just post on this thread....

omni

 

[FlaGator]

Thanks, Omni. Won't be moving again for a while, so will be easier to make it down next year.

 

[omni550]

With just a few more days to go, here are the deets.

FINAL DETAILS:

Date & Time: Sun. Feb. 16, 2025, *2:00pm - 4:30pm-ish (so we're not tying up the tables during "peak lunch time".)

Location:
Gecko's Fruitville (just west of I-75 Exit 210)
351 N. Cattlemen Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
ph. 941-378-0077

(NOTE: Gecko's does not take reservations. I will call when they open (11 am) to alert the staff of our group size, and planned start time. )

Confirmed attendees.
1. Lewis Clark
2.&3. nvestysly +1
4. Dtail
5. latexman
6. 38Chevy454
7. boog
8.&9. Scuba +1
10. BeachOrCity
11. omni550
12.&13. simple girl +1
14. FLSUnFIRE
15.&16. Flyfish1 +1 (tentative - awaiting confirmation)

Looking forward to seeing everyone's smiling faces on Sunday!

omni

 

[38Chevy454]

I am regretfully having to miss this year. DW has something scheduled that I need to be back in town by 5, before I could make it from Sarasota. Especially given wonderful I-4 traffic. So you all have fun, and I'll plan for next year.

 

[omni550]

We'll miss you, 38Chevy454!

Yes, pencil us in for 2026.

omni

 

[omni550]

Confirmed attendees, as of 2/12/25.
1. Lewis Clark
2.&3. nvestysly +1
4. Dtail
5. latexman
6. boog
7.&8. Scuba +1
9. BeachOrCity
10. omni550
11.&12. simple girl +1
13. FLSUnFIRE

 

[latexman]

Bad news! I can’t make it. I flew home to NC Friday for a quick turnaround. Was supposed to fly back to SRQ Monday, but DD and DS got ill (there’s a virus going around). So, I’m taking care of GD and them. I was seeing how things go, but it’s apparent now I’m not going to be done here in time.

 

[omni550]

Sorry to hear this latexman. Hope everyone there feels better soon.

Maybe next year?

omni

 

[omni550]

Confirmed attendees, as of 2/12/25,10:48pm.
1. Lewis Clark
2.&3. nvestysly +1
4. Dtail
5. boog
6.&7. Scuba +1
8. BeachOrCity
9. omni550
10.&11. simple girl +1
12. FLSUnFIRE

 

[Scuba]

Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday! Thanks Omni for organizing this again!

 

[Luvdogs]

I'll be there! I went a few years ago, looking forward to it again.

 

[omni550]

Luvdogs,

It'll be nice to see you again!

omni

 

[omni550]

Confirmed attendees, as of 2/13/25.
1. Lewis Clark
2.&3. nvestysly +1
4. Dtail
5. boog
6.&7. Scuba +1
8. BeachOrCity
9. omni550
10.&11. simple girl +1
12. FLSUnFIRE
13. Luvdogs

 

[omni550]

See y'all tomorrow at Gecko's Fruitville!

FINAL DETAILS:

Date & Time: Sun. Feb. 16, 2025, *2:00pm - 4:30pm-ish (so we're not tying up the tables during "peak lunch time".)

Location:
Gecko's Fruitville (just west of I-75 Exit 210)
351 N. Cattlemen Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
ph. 941-378-0077

omni

 

[simple girl]

See you soon! Perhaps we'll get lucky and they'll let us sit outside again.

 

[FLSUnFIRE]

See you all soon!

 

[Lewis Clark]

Great event as always. Thanks again for organizing, Omni!

 

[Dtail]

Yes, thanks omni550. I had a great time and always is a really nice crowd.
We all very much appreciate your organizing the event.

 

[simple girl]

Yes indeed, thank you omni550! It's always such a lovely time catching up with everyone.

 

[FLSUnFIRE]

Great seeing everyone. Thanks Omni!

 

[omni550]

Thanks, everyone, for attending! It was great seeing so many familiar faces (and a new one, too.)

I'm still wondering what the chances are of 50% of the attendees having a first name beginning with "D"?

(Need to figure out how to fit in a bit more mixing & mingling/chat time next year....possibly rent the private room? Suggestions?)

omni

 

[boog]

It surely looked like everyone had a good time - I know I did. Thank you Omni for putting this together again!

 

[simple girl]

Thanks, everyone, for attending! It was great seeing so many familiar faces (and a new one, too.)

I'm still wondering what the chances are of 50% of the attendees having a first name beginning with "D"?

(Need to figure out how to fit in a bit more mixing & mingling/chat time next year....possibly rent the private room? Suggestions?)

omni

I'm open to paying extra to have the private room again. It was definitely easier to move around in the beginning and mingle. I do know it was a bit more for you to arrange and organize, though.

I agree it would be nice to find a way for more mingling time. It's difficult when we are sitting at a long table. I made sure to get up and move to come chat at your end of the table after lunch, but I still didn't have time to chat with those at the other end of the table.