key west 2012

[MaximPhil]

Hi Earl,
Nice pics from last year. You huddled in doors like me ignoring the snow and freezing cold outside?
Phil

[earl G]

pics key west 2011

here some pics from last year,

http://s583.photobucket.com/albums/ss280/earl-xsg/key%20west%202011/

[earl G]

Love to hear the final plans. If, when and where you guys will be in fort myers, i would love to hook up were ever you have dinner if that is OK with all

friday feb 3

Econo Lodge North (FL363)
13301 N. Cleveland, Fort Myers, FL, US, 33903
Phone: (239) 995-0571
Fax: (239) 995-9143

time 3 or 4 or 5 pm.

we will be posting thru out the ride.

[MaximPhil]

I'm out. Torn rotator cuff and effed up biceps tendon. Enjoy the ride.

Hi Duwayne, Sorry to hear that. Sounds Painful
Get well soon.
Phil

[dpotter58]

I'm out. Torn rotator cuff and effed up biceps tendon. Enjoy the ride.

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

Fort Myers

Love to hear the final plans. If, when and where you guys will be in fort myers, i would love to hook up were ever you have dinner if that is OK with all

[bikerphil]

Change of plans for Cobia and I, we'd like to stay at the Spanish Gardens instead of camping near KW, still trying to work out the details.

[bikerphil]

My plan is to go to work in the morning and meetup around lunch time as everyone is heading south. Meet somewhere around 595 or Griffin Road and drive south with the group if all works out that way. Otherwise I may have to drive down later depending on how busy I am that day.

That sounds good J.

I wish I could go.
I grew up in Naples and have taken many trips to the Keys and Everglades City too.
Have fun and watch the weather.
My sister says there's a freeze warning down there.
By the time you guys ride, hopefully is warms up a bit.

Have fun and ride safe.

George, hope you can make it next time. The cold snaps usually last 2-3 days down here and then creep back to the normal 75F daytime temps <fingers crossed>

[GLoweVA]

I wish I could go.
I grew up in Naples and have taken many trips to the Keys and Everglades City too.
Have fun and watch the weather.
My sister says there's a freeze warning down there.
By the time you guys ride, hopefully is warms up a bit.

Have fun and ride safe.

[thumperjsa]

My plan is to go to work in the morning and meetup around lunch time as everyone is heading south. Meet somewhere around 595 or Griffin Road and drive south with the group if all works out that way. Otherwise I may have to drive down later depending on how busy I am that day.

[bikerphil]

Hey Jonathan, glad you can make it. I'm riding up to meet Cobia Sun. night and stay up there in Jupiter, then ride a little further north to Stuart Mon. morning to meet the group at their motel. We can take the scenic Martin Hwy over past Lake O down thru Pahokee and down the 27 to Krome av on to Key Largo. Gonna join in the ride on down Mon. morning?

[JeffH]

Motel in Fort Myers Fri Feb 3

Here is where we plan to stay in Fort Myers on Friday Feb 3rd.

Econo Lodge North (FL363)
13301 N. Cleveland, Fort Myers, FL, US, 33903
Phone: (239) 995-0571
Fax: (239) 995-9143

http://www.econolodge.com/

I just made my reservation online and a double room was $53.99 + tax. I recommend that you reserve now since you get a cancellation option up to Thurs Feb 2 at 4pm. fyi, there is a Days Inn adjacent to this place that shares a parking lot if you would rather stay at the Days Inn. There are a couple restaurants within walking distance of the Motel if we just want to park um' and walk to dinner. After big lunch at the Everglade City Seafood Festival we will likely need to walk a bit before tackling some BBQ.

See the Dec 20th post for the other Motel listings and their contact info if you need. We can plan activities / destinations for Sat Feb 4th sometime during the trip. Seems some of group will split up Sat AM as some need to start heading north while a few stay in S FLA a bit longer. We should have 11 people, maybe 12 in Key Largo and Key West which will be fun.

Jeff

[thumperjsa]

Thank goodness for Phil reminding me what time of the year we are in and how close we are to the Key West ride. Please save me some space in Key Largo and Key West. I am not sure yet whether I will stay the night in Florida City on the way back and join you guys in Everglades City. At least I won't have to rush back home to get to a Superbowl party this year.

Earl, thanks for getting this thing going.

-Jonathan

[dpotter58]

Anyone looking for a room mate during the trip? Just heard from Jeff on the cost of the boat. I'd rather share a room with someone the rest of the nights rather than pay for the whole room. It would make it easier do do the trip.

[JeffH]

Florida - Key West riding

** Florida 2012 countdown Begins **

We plan to post the Jan27 to Feb4 Florida Trip summary in a couple of days. In case anyone is concerned, I promise not to take the group on any Dirt / Sand roads this year (although the 11 mile 'off roadin' Shortcut last year was fun - a bit sporty with highway bikes - and did save us a bunch of time and miles) on the way from Bradenton to Everglade City.

For reference see the Dec 20th posting about Motels. That covers Jan 27 to Feb 2. I am still holding a few rooms at Topaz in Flagler Beach, Monterrey Marina in Stuart and Spanish Gardens in Key West in case you decide to join us. I have reserved the 3 Houseboats at Key Largo Boatel so don't call there because I've already made the arrangements.

Also, if anyone is interested in joining us along the way for lunch - dinner - day ride with the group etc. send me or earlg a PM so we can work out the details to meet up with you.

We will be staying in Fort Myers on Friday Feb 3rd. Likely Econo Lodge on 13301 N Cleveland which is $53 + tax with Feb2 cancel - refund option. BBQ joint in walking distance in case we want to keep the bikes parked after check-in. However, waiting to hear on price from Travel Lodge at 4760 S Cleveland but think their cheap rate was non-refundable. We will have this motel stuff all finalized in a couple days so you can finish making your reservations -or- make your reservations if you haven't yet. If you have the time and inclination to ride please join us if you can. Happy New Year !