I just can't picture you as the Gimp, Steve.

The final date decision has been made, and the Tampa Winter Meet will be the weekend of 12/10-12. The thread title is correct, but the first post is incorrect - if a mod could change the dates in that post (I can no longer edit it), that would be sweet.

Book flights, but hold off on hotels - negotiating with a few, but won't finalize till next week. I am away in Tenn at the moment, so meet planning is on hold. As stated in original post, this will be a HC meet - no announcement or posts on HF at all. It should be a great weekend, and your hosts will work hard to serve up a good experience. Plus, it's getting that time of year that some Florida sunshine will feel good to a lot of you.

Feel free to pm me with any questions. Steve, and any others who were polite enough to ask about coming ... you are all welcome, and we will show you a good time.

flights booked arrive 440 pm friday depart 500pm sunday

Have fun, sorry I can't make it.

Have fun, sorry I can't make it.

OK, turns out I can make it and my loving hubby has given me the ok. Just wanted to make sure I am still invited before making flight reservations (pretty please). Planning to come in on Friday afternoon and leave on Sunday evening. Sound good? (There are a lot of reward travel flights available right now so I don't want to wait too long.)

You don't need an invitation. You are part of Team Florida's travel team.

Flight is reserved. Arriving Friday, 10:55am at TPA and leaving Sunday, 6:46pm.

Flight is reserved. Arriving Friday, 10:55am at TPA and leaving Sunday, 6:46pm.

I knew you could do it!

Sorry about that Wayne.

I knew you could do it!

Sorry about that Wayne.

Ya, it kind of sucks, but of course it's impossible to pick a date that works for everyone. Gene, Vicki, Mike, etc., I'll be in Tampa from Nov 26 - Dec 6th and would love to get together for some adult beverages at some point. Have Atom, will travel.

Woo hoo! Just got the go ahead for this. Didn't even have to sell my soul, just had to turn it into a mini-family vacation.

Great news Jim! I guess I should break the news to my wife tonight. Sorry you can't make it Wayne. Anytime you are in the Fort Lauderdale area, let me know and we can meet for a drink.

Woo hoo! Just got the go ahead for this. Didn't even have to sell my soul, just had to turn it into a mini-family vacation.

Woo Hoo indeed!

Woo hoo! Just got the go ahead for this. Didn't even have to sell my soul, just had to turn it into a mini-family vacation.

Yay Jim!

Have a great time guys. I checked prices from Santa Barbara and it's just too expensive for me at this time.

well im not as proper as shelly but i guess i should ask as well just in case...

can i come? i promise to be quiet.

Joanne has observed me reading this thread on occasion and has suggested

"Why don't you go?"

Well?

See you in Tampa.

I just checked my schedule today thinking I should see how it looks before going and I realized I have two large projects going on before and after that weekend.....but to hell with it. If I'm welcome I'll be there

Crappy and Nebby, I don't think you need permission to come to this meet if you are HC members.

It will be good to see you again, Ben, after all these years. I'm pretty sure you came to HeadFest 2007 from Japan, is that right?

That's right Al, I was at HeadFest 2007. Most of it was a blur though, I think I was still jetlagged at the time...

This is great! been away for a few days and come back to see this meet. Has a hotel been selected?

Steve, maybe you could go back with the Marantz 2220? I am in the process of geting a latex based expanding foam to make a good cushion for the receiver (somehow I know this phrase will get me in trouble).

Cheers!

well airfare already went up $90 from the previous weekend, but that's ok. tickets purchased. as for gear i'm going to try to have some prototypes there. vicki--can you bring your BHSE?

(somehow I know this phrase will get me in trouble).

Cheers!

Not at all, latex is cool with my peeps.

I think I can pack light enough to leave room for it Miguel. Once a hotel has been picked I'll finalize my reservations. I'm thinking about arriving early Fri., and leaving late Mon.