St. Augustine Beach FL GTG- Sept 2k9

[HarlequinPixie]

so would the plan to be to possibly have dinner at Casa de Scarab in Jacksonville on Friday night and then head down to St. Augustine later that night, and stay there Friday & Saturday nights?

just trying to figure out when I can squeeze in visit with the 'rents.... curse them and their splitsvilleness... makes visiting so inconvenient. maybe i should just not tell them I'll be in town.

[MichelleRoze]

I think that's what I'm planning.

[vwgary]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

I'll check with P.H. and see if they will let squirt join us- you never know

That would be cool, but I in no way intend to change the group's dinner plans. Actually we didn't feel all that comfortable in sleepy little BC either. D & I are abit off when it comes to the pets.

Originally Posted by MichelleRoze

That'd be cool. I'm sure if we're sitting on the top they might not mind Squirt! I mean, he's little and well behaved too. Ironically, this weekend at my new job, I met a woman who has a Mountain Fiest as well. I would have never know what that was had it not been for Squirt!

I'm looking forward to this GTG btw. Are we leaning toward a date for it yet? I think most have said Sept 12th weekend. I'm so glad to be living in the SE now. Lots of cool people, lots of cool places...how nice!

We're looking forward to it too. Just let me know where you folks will be jumping on 95 and we'll meet you just off the next exit heading south.

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by antonym

Can't make Saturday.. will anyone be hanging around until the Sunday morning?

It's looking like Val and I will be hanging around Sunday morning. You have my cell#, so call me Saturday and let us know.

[scarabY2k]

It's official

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

A repost for yous guys
Lovers of New Beetles near and far, come be a part of the...

end of summer

Old Town - New Beetle GTG Weekend

St. Augustine, FL

Date: Friday, Sept. 11th - Sunday, Sept 13th, 2009.

GTG Event - Saturday Sept. 12th

Itinerary:
Friday Afternoon- Dinner at Al's house in Jacksonville. Followed by a bugavan to St. Augustine (30 min. drive) where we'll check in to our hotel.

Accommodations:
The official Old Town-New Beetle GTG hotel will be....

Super8 St. Augustine Beach
311 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
904-471-2330
super8 website

rooms 59.95 a night
King or Double beds - No king beds for smoking rooms
Pets allowed- 10.00 extra per night

Saturday
Breakfast. Followed by sightseeing in Old Town 10:00-2:00
2:00-6:30 (or earlier) cruising from Old Town down A1A to park on St. Augustine Beach. Beach time, photos and just relaxation. Bring a camping chair and relax!
6:30- Bug wash and back to the hotel to freshen up for dinner
7:30- Dinner at Panama Hatties on scenic A1A
Free time after dinner- weather should be nice enough to take an evening stroll on the beach.

all events are subject to earlier times, depending on early departures from sightseeing and or beach.

Sunday- breakfast and departure. Casual sightseeing if desired before departure.[/I]




VITAL INFO:
Parking on the beach will be FREE!! Sept 1st ends the summer beach season and ends beach parking fees.

BEACH ACCESS:
Beach access is new beetle friendly. There's 3 nB friendly locations on St. Augustine Beach. Cup and I went on the DonDanville Rd. access- no problems. More recon on the other 2- will report soon.

ST. AUGUSTINE ACTIVITIES:
America's oldest city, a tourist town, is a wealth of sites and places to go. GTG's usually occupy the span of a day. I'm open to suggestions if you all would like to participate in post-GTG activities.

For more info on St. Augustine and what to do, CLICK HERE

Again, suggestions are welcome.

So come on down to FL and enjoy a great GTG, the beach and some southern hospitality

Hope to see you in September

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by HarlequinPixie

so would the plan to be to possibly have dinner at Casa de Scarab in Jacksonville on Friday night and then head down to St. Augustine later that night, and stay there Friday & Saturday nights?

That would be the plan Tabs!

Got the approval from the boss lady and we'll be chowing down at Casa De scarab / the Waldorf AL-storia

So gang, I can do fin and feather (fish fry and chicken wings) with fixins or

Surf and turf (fish / steak / burgers)with fixins.

The fish will be fried in peanut oil. are you guys peanut friendly? If not, I can change it up.

I'm leaning towards Surf and Turf. I'll be off that day, so I'll have din din ready as you all arrive. Just give me a heads up as the day approaches, so I'll know when to expect you all. My home is your home, so if you all come early, no worries, you can take your shoes off and chill a while. Maybe, and this is MAYBE... I might break out my keyboard and finish what i started in Roswell

[HarlequinPixie]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Maybe, and this is MAYBE... I might break out my keyboard and finish what i started in Roswell

Beeeeeee-eeeeetle Woman!




(she's got the check engine light blues!)

[mybugrocks]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Maybe, and this is MAYBE... I might break out my keyboard and finish what i started in Roswell

Sounds like an awesome time, wish i lived closer and that's no fair!!!! you gotta wait til ToD so the rest of us from Roswell can be there for the songs Hope you guys have a great time, I would so be there

[MichelleRoze]

Sweet! Sounds like a plan. So glad we got the date settled. Makes it easier for Matt and I to put in the days when it's this far in advance!! Whoohoo!!! How exciting. I like the surf and turf idea as well. More well rounded options I think. (I'm peanut friendly...I'm kinda a nut so I have to be haha)

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!!! Is it September yet????

[antonym]

Where will the Sunday morning breakfast be? and what time?

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by antonym

Where will the Sunday morning breakfast be? and what time?

Not determined yet. I believe some might be leaving at first light. I'll need the peeps to chime in on breakfast and what we're doing afterwards. I'd be up for just chillin on the beach for a while and reflect on a great weekend, give our bugs a quick wash and roll out. I'm sure the peeps will chime in soon, so you can plan accordingly

[MichelleRoze]

I don't think we plan to roll out first thing. We'll probably hang for a bit. I mean, it's only like what 6 hours to get home. We don't have to leave right away! So we're up for breakfast I think. I'll talk to Matt to be sure!

Gary, Looks like we'll be meeting up with you guys around the Savannah area of 95. Probably will take us about 4 1/2 hours or so to get there, depending on traffic. Looks like we'll be taking 75 to 16 to get to 95. Let's find a place to meet near 95 if we can and a time. Do you guys plan to leave first thing in the AM on Friday? I'm gonna take that day off and I hope Matt will too.

Only 6 weeks away!!!

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by MichelleRoze

I don't think we plan to roll out first thing. We'll probably hang for a bit. I mean, it's only like what 6 hours to get home. We don't have to leave right away! So we're up for breakfast I think. I'll talk to Matt to be sure!

Gary, Looks like we'll be meeting up with you guys around the Savannah area of 95. Probably will take us about 4 1/2 hours or so to get there, depending on traffic. Looks like we'll be taking 75 to 16 to get to 95. Let's find a place to meet near 95 if we can and a time. Do you guys plan to leave first thing in the AM on Friday? I'm gonna take that day off and I hope Matt will too.

Only 6 weeks away!!!

Well 'D', it looks like there will be at least 2 beetles with owners to meet you on Sunday.

[HarlequinPixie]

my route is 77 to 26 to 95, but i know I won't be leaving charlotte until noon, so i dunno if i'll run into you guys too or not. that'd probably put me into jax at 6:30 or so, depending on traffic

[MichelleRoze]

That should be a good time to get there. I think we could meet somewhere on 95. I don't want to leave TOO early. It'll be my one opportunity to sleep in. Plus...Matt has a hard time...leaving on time, so if I tell him we leave at 10am, we'll be out by noon.

[HarlequinPixie]

Originally Posted by MichelleRoze

That should be a good time to get there. I think we could meet somewhere on 95. I don't want to leave TOO early. It'll be my one opportunity to sleep in. Plus...Matt has a hard time...leaving on time, so if I tell him we leave at 10am, we'll be out by noon.

and they say women are bad..

(we waited on my dad alot too, i remember.. not THAT bad tho)

[MichelleRoze]

And don't be surprised if we have every tool known to man in the car...plus an air pump, plus a drill, plus all kinds of crazy things that I try to convince him we don't really need, but he likes to be EXTRA prepared. I think that's why it takes so long to get going. He has to check and triple check to make sure we have everything before we go. And I have to laugh because when he packs clothes, he packs clothes like we're going to Michigan. Bring pants, shorts, long sleeve, short sleeve, jackets, hats, sweaters, sandles, tennis shoes, etc etc... He did that for the ToD. I'm like, seriously?! It's North Carolina...it's not Alaska!! UGH! lol Me, I had shorts, tank tops and short sleeved shirts with A sweater or some kind of cover if I got cold. And I think I only brought my flip flops haha. I just needed an extra bag for makeup, hair supplies, straightner, etc. lol

So if you want, you, me and Gary can set a time to meet somewhere on 95. Anyone else coming? I haven't heard from Sully, does anyone know if Jack and Niki are coming? What about anyone else...I'm drawing a blank of who all is near by....

[HarlequinPixie]

I think it takes me close to 4.5hrs to get to savannah as well, that could work.

[antonym]

I should be there to eat breakfast and the like on Sunday before you all leave .. all things working my way. Just keep me posted on the time and place.

[vwgary]

Michelle.....Well set a time as the date gets closer. Not sure how much of Friday Denise will take off. If she takes the whole day we may head out 10ish and that would put us in Savannah around 1:30 and that might not work with either your or HP's timeframe. Again, we'll know more as the date approaches. As for a meeting spot, it'll probably be just off the 1st exit south on I95 from where you jump on. I'll look at a map for the exit number.

Al, we're p-nut friendly But no need to go overboard. If there's anything you want me to bring, drop me a PM. I may bring down a some choice Belgian Ales, if that's allowed.

Also bear in mind that mid september will have sunset around 6:30 I imagine. Need a good nB beach pic for the ToD name tags