Excape to the Conc Republic VI

[Paulie]

Just say NO to the scourge of winter PMS! C'mon down S & for some fine scenery, good eats, & great folks. Leaving: 8am Saturday 1/31/09 From: Quik Mart Mobil, 16 N Krome Ave, Florida City 33034, 305-245-8981. This is on the corner of SR997 (Krome Ave/SW 177 Ave) & SR9336 (Palm Dr/SW 344 St), 1 block W of US1, and 1 block S of the end of the FL Turdpike Extension (SR821). Destination: Half Shell Raw Bar, 231 Margaret St, Key West 33040, 305-294-7496. This is at Lands End Marina near the corner of Margaret & Caroline. ETA will be 11am. http://www.halfshellrawbar.com/home.html After lunch there'll be time for playing tourist, get a pic at the Southernmost Point, etc. Then we're rollin back to Florida City. Fun/budget accommodations are available 1 block W of the above Mobil that can also handle camping: Everglades Hostel, 20 SW 2nd Ave, Florida City 33034, 305-248-1122, 800-372-3874. Book online at http://www.evergladeshostel.com/accommodations.htm Enter COG in Special Requirements, or mention COG if ya call. The next morning we'll take a scenic route thru Mijami to breakfast in kewl South Beach... Leaving: 7am Sunday 2/1/09 From: above Mobil Destination: Front Porch Cafe, 1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach 33139, 305-531-8300. ETA will be 8am. See http://www.miamibeach411.com/Restaurants/frontporch.html Note that these are not group rides. And there's no h in this Conc. Hope to seeya there...enjoy the ride! 01 Conc, Mijami Floriduh Over the Pond 06: http://tinyurl.com/2vk9o2 route map: http://tinyurl.com/4p7pmd

 

[Paulie]

more lodging options, a few steps from the hostel... A weekly rental cottage that may be available nightly without a reservation http://www.vrbo.com/139081 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 35200 S. DIXIE HWY. FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034 1-305-2473414 | Hotel Fax: 1-305-2473490 | 1 888 HOLIDAY (888 465 4329) http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/advancedsearch?hotelCode=fcffl ...contact em directamundo 01 Conc, Mijami Floriduh Over the Pond 06: http://tinyurl.com/2vk9o2 route map: http://tinyurl.com/4p7pmd

 

[S Smith]

And there's no h in this Conc.

Ahhhh... but is there an 'x' in "Excape?? -- Steve Smith, #3184 COG Northeast Area Director (somewhere in south central CT)

If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

 

[Paulie]

Ya, shure, you betcha. Anything goes on the interweb! Actually inspired by the 1, the only http://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/james_brown/escapeism_intro-lyrics-768684.html 01 Conc, Mijami Floriduh Over the Pond 06: http://tinyurl.com/2vk9o2 route map: http://tinyurl.com/4p7pmd

 

[Paulie]

...Special Bulletin...This Just In...News Flash... To help raise the heat a lil bit, here's a phrase that oughtta git yer attention: *** FREE RTE *** Whee! Jyes, awarded to the longest distance rider, separately at each RTE location above...will be a FREE lunchy ($20) and a FREE brekkie ($10). This is courtesy of COG, aka Concours Owners Group. Happy Holidays...and let the games begin! 01 Conc, Mijami Floriduh Over the Pond 06: http://tinyurl.com/2vk9o2 route map: http://tinyurl.com/4p7pmd

 

[smithr]

Think I would have a chance with this? "Driving directions to Key West, FL 1,528 mi

 

[Paulie]

Shure, why not? More than a few COGgers have done the 1500 in 24 thing. And they didn't git free lunchy! 01 Conc, Mijami Floriduh Over the Pond 06: http://tinyurl.com/2vk9o2 route map: http://tinyurl.com/4p7pmd

 

[Ranger Jim]

How is the distance determined; mapsource, mapquest, rider's odometer/gps?

 

[smithr]

http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/getdocument.cfm?DocID=1 Lots of info on this site. I still think the entire thing borders on insanity rather then enjoyment. Most I have done is 830 in one day and I know I could do 1k but why? Ifn you don't want to read up on it I think someone has to sign off on your od readings start and end and collect gas pump tickets along the way. ---------------------------------- I will answer any question. It is up to you to figure out if I should have.

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[Paulie]

How is the distance determined; mapsource, mapquest, rider's odometer/gps? Sorry senor, that's proprietary infos. I can say that ded reckoning, voodoo, bribery, etc. *might* be employed to figger out the winnahs. 01 Conc, Mijami Floriduh Over the Pond 06: http://tinyurl.com/2vk9o2 route map: http://tinyurl.com/4p7pmd

 

[Paulie]

Alrighty then. I've been informed by a member of our lil community that Sat nite at the Excape hostel (see above) we'll have a movie. The title won't be divulged...but it is new...LD related...and has gotten very good reviews. BYOPopcorn. 01 Conc, Mijami Floriduh Over the Pond 06: http://tinyurl.com/2vk9o2 route map: http://tinyurl.com/4p7pmd

 

[smithr]

Dang I am glad I did not decide to head down for this ride. My brain was reading the date as 12/31/08 when its clearly 1/31/09. I would only have been a month early. For whatever reason I just assumed/thought it was during the winter work/school break when I was off. I am not off anymore ---------------------------------- South Central Area Director Email scad@cog-online.org

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[David C-14]

If there any one from Citrus county or close by that is planning to ride down on Friday?

 

[Victor Salisbury]

My daughter and I will be heading down on Friday. I'm in Sarasota, where are you at?

 

[David C-14]

Hi Vic, I live close to Crystal River, north of Tampa, about 75 minutes from Tampa Airport.

 

[Victor Salisbury]

Cool, my daughter and I are planning on leaving Friday morning. We will avoid the interstate and run 41 down and across (only about a 20-30 minute time difference in the overall picture) Another local COGger from Bradenton will probably be along and anyone else wanting to join in. I met an Aaron(sp?) at the Last Blast who also seemed interested but no word yet.

 

[Paulie]

Vic, pleeze remember to bring the goods. Enjoy the cruz! 01 Conc, Mijami Floriduh Over the Pond 06: http://tinyurl.com/2vk9o2 route map: http://tinyurl.com/4p7pmd

 

[Paulie]

Weather's been durn near poifect down heah. And it looks purdy for the Excape: hi ~70, lo ~50, 10% precip. YWMV! 01 Conc, Mijami Floriduh Over the Pond 06: http://tinyurl.com/2vk9o2 route map: http://tinyurl.com/4p7pmd

 

[David C-14]

Vic, at what time are you planning on leaving Friday and where is the meeting place.

 

[Victor Salisbury]

Vic, pleeze remember to bring the goods. Enjoy the cruz! ********************************** Paulie Goods?? Just Cassie and myself and a couple change of clothes. Do I need the trailer? pm if I am missing something

 

[Victor Salisbury]

Jose, No firm time or location yet. Tentative for a 10ish departure. Thinking of 41 down but may be reconsidering a cut across east to hwy 39??? or over to 27? Nothing set yet. Geoff may be leaving a little later, gotta holler at him tomorrow. send me a pm so we can exchange numbers, ect. I have an ODark early wake-up Tuesday but I'll be home by mid afternoon.

 

[Paulie]

hey guys, Thanx everyone for makin it, hope ya had funs! Here's some linx to pix, courtesy of Cliff & Mary, Eddie, Bill, & Andre... http://pauliesgallery.fotopic.net/c1649894.html http://www.ridehsta.com/cpg1419/thumbnails.php?album=35 http://travelpod.com/z/a3dennert/23/1231341780 01 Conc, Mijami Floriduh Over the Pond 06: http://tinyurl.com/2vk9o2 route map: http://tinyurl.com/4p7pmd