Awesome Gene. I had thought of that hotel but didn't know much about it. Nearly the only hotel on that block that I haven't been around, but that's because they don't have a bar. It's a very new property so not sketchy like the Hilton next door. And of course, walkable to Cigar City.

I'm trying to remember which hotel I went to (on that block) to watch the Final Four last year. We were over at that warehouse-looking bar nearby, where they brew their own beer. I forget the name of the place. I boogied early so I could catch the championship game because there was no friggin' TV anywhere.

Anyway, I thought it was the Marriott but maybe I went to the Hilton. It was a nice hotel, very modern, with a small open bar area.

Nate: Sad that you cannot make it. Let's hope that you have better luck with Mayberry II.

Same here Nate.

There going to be anything going on Monday the 13th? Trying to figure out when to fly out.

Not a thing planned for Monday, Todd. You would be on your own. A few should be around, and you can probably cook something up. Lots to see and do in the area, so if you wanted to stay, there will be plenty to keep you busy.

There going to be anything going on Monday the 13th? Trying to figure out when to fly out.

Yeah, I am curious about this too. Jet Blue has some decent prices, but only an afternoon flight on Friday and around 6pm on Monday from EWR-TPA.

Nate: Sad that you cannot make it. Let's hope that you have better luck with Mayberry II.

^This. The bad news-good news nature of your post has a silver lining that I like, and I think we can make up for lost time in Mayberry. Plus, the Millett will be there.

Nate: Sad that you cannot make it. Let's hope that you have better luck with Mayberry II.

^This. The bad news-good news nature of your post has a silver lining that I like, and I think we can make up for lost time in Mayberry. Plus, the Millett will be there.

Me also sad you can't make Tampa, Nate, but as Shelly, Jim, and Al have mentioned, the Mayberry silver lining part is win.

Yeah, I am curious about this too. Jet Blue has some decent prices, but only an afternoon flight on Friday and around 6pm on Monday from EWR-TPA.

hmmmmm ... if enough peeps are hanging around through Monday your meetmeister will be obligated to serve up some activity. So, if a Monday return is the only option, go for it, and we will keep you entertained.

OK, so, buying tickets. It's gone up like, 40$, but whatever. Quick question... someone can give me a ride, right? I think it's like, 30 minutes, but I'm just wanting to check. I'm coming in to PIE instead of TPA (saves 120$ or so). Well, screw it, I'll just buy and we'll see.

**BRENT**

Yeah, I am curious about this too. Jet Blue has some decent prices, but only an afternoon flight on Friday and around 6pm on Monday from EWR-TPA.

I'm planning on flying back monday, I could easily make it a later flight if there's still gonna be some people around most of the day.

1A Fri, Dec 10 805 CHATTANOOGA,TN (CHA) 10:15 am ST PETE/CLEARWATER ,FL (PIE) 11:45 am

2A Mon, Dec 13 804 ST PETE/CLEARWATER ,FL (PIE) 08:00 am CHATTANOOGA,TN (CHA) 09:35 am

# Passengers Seat Flight 805 Seat Flight 804 Checked Bags

1 LAWSON, BRENT Unassigned Unassigned 0

**BRENT**

I bought tickets a moment ago.

Im flying in On jet blue Thursday, landing at ~7pm

Flying out Sunday evening, take off 630PM

flight booked, getting in on friday at 2pm, leaving monday at 4pm.

woohoo ari and grahame getting there on thursday

Is it just me, or is this becoming #epic? Is there a confirmed list of attendees yet? Kinda want to see who I need to heckle to fly/drive/hitchhike out (except Nate, who we shall see soon enough. Hang in there, mate.)

**BRENT**

mike

vicki

al

gene

matt

grahame

brent

ari

todd

carl

fitz

colin

shelly

wayne (?)

justin

jeff

dom (?)

peter

steve (asr)

ben

miguel

ken

alex (?)

steve (dr wood) (?)

raffy

scott (?)

above list in no particular order. just ran through the thread very quickly. ? next to names who i didnt see affirmative posts from. mods please edit as necessary.

CJ (and Gene); Add Ken to the list of Thur->Mon Attendee's . Epic indeed.

Edit: And its not too far to a Five Guys.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4312+W.+Boy+Scout+Boulevard,+Tampa,+FL+33607+(Residence+Inn+Tampa+Westshore%2FAirport)&daddr=Five+Guys+burgers&geocode=FfSqqgEdsO0U-yFGhLL7bpBMEilTqasSrMPCiDHbvIf-7Lpz7w%3BFYJoqgEd0AgV-yGbOosIy7H7sylT6iKLD8PCiDEF4IZTThZkwg&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=28.040471,-82.385101&sspn=0.909059,1.430969&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=15

What more could you want?

Edited November 7, 201015 yr by Grahame

Arrive Fri. 13:24 and leave Mon. 12:20.

Edited November 7, 201015 yr by morphsci

I get into TPA at 6:02pm on Thursday. An up to snuff Five Guys sounds great.

CJ (and Gene); Add Ken to the list of Thur->Mon Attendee's . Epic indeed.

Edit: And its not too far to a Five Guys.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4312+W.+Boy+Scout+Boulevard,+Tampa,+FL+33607+(Residence+Inn+Tampa+Westshore%2FAirport)&daddr=Five+Guys+burgers&geocode=FfSqqgEdsO0U-yFGhLL7bpBMEilTqasSrMPCiDHbvIf-7Lpz7w%3BFYJoqgEd0AgV-yGbOosIy7H7sylT6iKLD8PCiDEF4IZTThZkwg&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=28.040471,-82.385101&sspn=0.909059,1.430969&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=15

What more could you want?

Le tub

Le tub

Been There, Done That.

CJ. You offering to make a Le Tub run?

Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport to Le Tub - Google Maps

Off you go then!

Love those big burgers at Le Tub. A bit on the wrong side of the swamp though.

Been There, Done That.

CJ. You offering to make a Le Tub run?

Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport to Le Tub - Google Maps

Off you go then!

I'll go steal Wayne's car and take it down to Le Tub's parking lot so he'll be compelled to go get us burgers.

Edit: And its not too far to a Five Guys.

Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport to Five Guys Burgers & Fries - Google Maps

What more could you want?

Recommended options also in the area:

La Teresita. 1.3 miles, but walking is a bit sketchy for the last few blocks. Open 24 hrs, with large cheap servings of basic Cuban foods. Cup of garbanzo soup and a cuban sandwich will treat you right.

Lee Roy Selmons. Same parking lot as the hotel. Reasonably cheap BBQ and soul food from a soulsucking chain.

There are about 10 upscale steak and seafood chains in a mile radius. My recommendation if you're staying close is Capital Grille. If you travel a few miles you can go to Bern's Steakhouse, but bring your Black cards.

I get in at 6:30 Friday night and go out at 6:30 on Sunday night.

I ate at Roy's by the hotel and Bern's plus one other steakhouse in that area when I stayed there for work a few months ago. Good selection of restaurants.

Some of us may want to check out Square One Burgers. I've never been but it looks like it could be good. It's about 2 miles from the hotel/ccb.

Berns is great and I would love to go. It's been more than 5 years since I was last there.