Gainesville FL GTG Feeler.

[scarabY2k]

Hey Central FL

For some time, the Jacksonville Beetle Crew and I have been discussing doing a GTG in Gainesville FL. If theirs anyone interested, please chime in so we can get things in motion i.e. date/location and such.

Thanks

Al/scarabY2k

[scarabY2k]

BUMP in hopes of some Gainesville folks chiming in.

[CaptainXeroid]

No guarantees, but I'll keep an eye out when the date is set in case we're going to be in the area.

[Celeste]

Heck, I am up for Gainesville too. It's the same distance as Tampa, but the drive is a little more scenic. 121 is a lot prettier than I-75(LOL). NO trafic, just cows and peanut feilds. They just rebuilt the old Steak and Shake, and JP Gators is right across the street.

[scarabY2k]

Yeah, that Steak & Shake rebuild is pretty nice. I spoke to the Mgr. at JP Gators and he said that just give him advance notice and they'd set aside some tables for us. Even so, Steak & Shake might be a bit more family friendly for those who might bring their kids along.

[GEARS-N-GREASE]

I live probably 2 miles from the steak and shake, let me know if you are interested in doing something.

i know some of the tuner car guys meet at best buy and the ale house during the week. i have never been, but now that i have a beetle maybe i will check it out

[scarabY2k]

I don't want to be the founder of all out of town GTG's. Somebody please get the ball rolling. I just wish more from the area would chime in more often. That would fire up the folks for sure, and maybe a GTG

[antonym]

*BUMP*

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by antonym

*BUMP*

Not liking that bump too much.

How 'bout this one?

[antonym]

LOL.....

... good one scarabY2k!

[loganskinner]

so whats the deal with this one guys? i couldnt make it to the tampa one a few weeks ago due to alternator trouble, but i have a ton of friends in gainesville that i need to go see so any date would work for me. its only an hour and a half plus it will give me 2 reasons and no excuses to head up there.

[scarabY2k]

I would love to see a Gainesville GTG going, but we're not getting too much play from the folks in that area. I'm gonna see if the Jax crew still wants to bugavan to do a G-ville GTG. I'll keep you all posted.

[antonym]

I am a bit disheartened.. most drivers here do not wave when I wave, do not flash lights at each other, do not even smile when I grin at them when passing, its as if they are driving a totally different car and don't realize that they are in a Bug!! (..albeit they are often on the phone!!!! )

I realize that many of the drivers are young college girls from out of town, but I have been seeing more guys and older folk too and they all give me the same nonchalant treatment!

Well... life goes on.. I still enjoy my Bug.. I still enjoy the fun of buzzing around town with my Reggae blasting and my sun roof open and windows down!

.. to blazes with Bug drivers who obviously don't appreciate their cars or the community to which they belong by default!

ps.... I would love gtg... Saturdays are out for me though

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by antonym

I am a bit disheartened.. most drivers here do not wave when I wave, do not flash lights at each other, do not even smile when I grin at them when passing, its as if they are driving a totally different car and don't realize that they are in a Bug!! (..albeit they are often on the phone!!!! )

I realize that many of the drivers are young college girls from out of town, but I have been seeing more guys and older folk too and they all give me the same nonchalant treatment!

Well... life goes on.. I still enjoy my Bug.. I still enjoy the fun of buzzing around town with my Reggae blasting and my sun roof open and windows down!

.. to blazes with Bug drivers who obviously don't appreciate their cars or the community to which they belong by default!

ps.... I would love gtg... Saturdays are out for me though

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You've just been added to the Quote of the year threadcheck it out here

Don't let them get you down bro. Keep waving anyway. I bet you if we get a GTG going in Gainesville, some of the other Nonchalant Beetle owners will start to get it.

[loganskinner]

lakeland is the same way. i FINALLY after months of waving and getting no waves back, got a wave. i was so used to people not waving that i almost missed it because i wasnt expecting it. oh well i keep waving and one of these days it will catch on.

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by loganskinner

lakeland is the same way. i FINALLY after months of waving and getting no waves back, got a wave. i was so used to people not waving that i almost missed it because i wasnt expecting it. oh well i keep waving and one of these days it will catch on.

Funny you mention that. For a little while I got discouraged and stopped waving. Then on a couple of occasions a couple/three NB owners flashed their lights/waved, and I missed the response- I fell off the wagon. Regardless of the non responsive NB drivers, I'll wave anyway

Hey Logan were planning another in Tampa- i'm guessing early October. Hope you can make this one.

[antonym]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

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You've just been added to the Quote of the year threadcheck it out here

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THANX Al!

Thats great!!!

[loganskinner]

im there. no ifs ands or buts. so there.

[scarabY2k]

Schweet. We'll have to get another Tampa GTG thread working.

Hey don't forget about Bug Jam in November- Dade City.

[lilorangebug]

So? Can a long since lost errant bug of the orange ilk come along to play too? We will be in Tampa on the weekend of the 29th for a wedding.

But alas we will be cruising the caribbean for a week after the wedding since the hubby is just now on his way home from a 6 mo deployment in Japan. He will be leaving again in October next year so GTG's for GA, SC and No Flo will be high on the priority list for keeping Tyra busy (again) I am NOT going to work like a slave again like I did this time.


Drop me a line Al!! it is so good to "see" you again!!


~Tyra


PS the "cupper" is looking good.