First Annual Gator Gathering (Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas) Feb 20-22, 2015

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dougmays

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Hey guys...@Rubbin Butts  (Ron) and I have been talking about having yet another FL gathering for anyone in and around Gainesville. This is not to interrupt or take place of the North and South FL gatherings but just another excuse to get together with like minded individuals and cook up some food and hang out!

Ron has offered up his property in Lake City (just north of Gainesville). Right now we are looking at the middle of February, possibly the weekend of 2/20. 

More details to come but we wanted to put a feeler out there and see if anyone local, or abroad would be interested. Just to throw a few names out there @Brooksy  @Flash  @jtstitzel  @Rob63  @ufboostedgator  @JckDanls 07  @Pineywoods  @Gators2000  @OrlandoSmoKing  @jarjarchef  

When? Feb 20-22, 2015

Where? Ron's (RubbinButts) Property in Lake City

Directions:

For those that will be attending, the directions to the gathering are as follows:

Take I-75 and get off at exit 427 (which is US90), go west on US90, 3.5 miles and you will see Smitty's Western Store on the right. Just before Smitty's Western Store turn right on NW Rodeo Ct which is a private drive. Follow it to the end (1/2 mile) and you will be at the gathering.

For those navigating by GPS, the address is 635 NW Rodeo Ct., Lake City, FL.

Ron's Cell: 386-623-0175

Doug's Cell: 954-218-2063

Who?
Name# of GuestsDay of ArrivalComments
Ron (RubbinButts)      
Doug (dougmays)  Friday  
Flash      
Brian1
Friday
 
Darrell1Friday  
Mark and Jody+2Friday  
Van1    
Fritz and Marie  Saturday  
Food: Friday Dinner and Saturday Breakfast will be Covered by Ron. Everyone is welcome to cook stuff up for constant feasting Saturday..haha
 
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Would love to attend, but that time of year is very difficult for me with LOTS of kids activities going on. Come to think of it, the entire year is pretty bad timing for me. Oh well, that's life with 3 young kids...  :) 

Ya'll have fun and post some pics whenever you make it happen! 
 
Doug,

Just to add to your post, I want to let people know we have plenty of room for camping, whether it be tent or RV, a huge pavilion with a complete kitchen and restroom facilities. If not camping, we are only 3 miles from I-75 with several motels. If your not spending the weekend then just come for the day.

As you said Doug, this is not to take away from other gatherings in Florida, but only to add to them, and give everyone another opportunity to get together and meet new friends.

Ron
 
This reminds me i gotta drive my Studebaker up there to your place Ron and show it to ya
 
Doug, The studebaker looks good.

Save the date, Sept. 26th, there will be a gathering at my place in Lake City.

As you know, I do fund raisers for disabled vets, one of which is a huge car show. Last years show raised $8000.00 for the vets. There are 2 car clubs in Lake city that always support me in the car shows, so this year on Sept. 26th I am putting on a BBQ gathering for them. I am supplying and cooking all the food & drinks to feed them. We are expecting between 50 and 100 plus they are bringing their cars to display. Would like to see you be able to make it, also Flash and any other car enthusiasts on the forum are hereby invited. We will start cooking about 8AM and eat about 1PM. Weather will not be a factor as I have a 50 X 50 pavilion with full kitchen and restroom facilities.

Doug bring your Studebaker.
 
I know its still far off but wanted to a pulse check...do we have any definite "yes" attendees yet?
 
Hey Doug,

Me and Bonnie and two other couples from Lake City, I think Flash is planning on it.

Are you competing in the Hog Wild Pig crazy event this month? Don't forget the last Saturday of this month at my place.
 
I wanted to do the Hog Wild but its Pro division only and that's just way to much money right now. So maybe next year! I might try to go up and just check it out though.
 
 
Hey Doug,

Me and Bonnie and two other couples from Lake City, I think Flash is planning on it.

Are you competing in the Hog Wild Pig crazy event this month? Don't forget the last Saturday of this month at my place.
 Well I was until my best friend of many years decided that was the weekend he wants to remarry. (Lost his 1st wife to MS) So, I will be over in the Cocoa Beach area thru out that weekend. Added a couple extra days since it will be close to Mrs Flash and my anniversary. Will have to make it another time.
 
I don't know why I didn't see this earlier. I will check my schedule. I would love to get together with the SMF family and eat some super grub.
 
Ok...south florida gathering is in the past and i'm getting life stuff all together ...so ready to start planning the Gator Gathering!

I posted on the South FL page to see if anyone wants to partake from that gathering.

As with the SFG i'll get a list of attendees up on the first post so it'll be sticky and we can track details of the gathering

Everyone still excited! Sorry for my absence 
 
Ok...south florida gathering is in the past and i'm getting life stuff all together ...so ready to start planning the Gator Gathering!

I posted on the South FL page to see if anyone wants to partake from that gathering.

As with the SFG i'll get a list of attendees up on the first post so it'll be sticky and we can track details of the gathering

Everyone still excited! Sorry for my absence 
Still excited here! Hope it all comes together!
 
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