FL Beach Meet HeadCount?

[Joe_Black]

Turns out a reschedule works for several reasons...

[johnnyapollo]

So far it looks good for me to be there.

I'm waiting on a new idler pulley (existing one is making some noise). I may drive down anyway as I don't think it's serious enough to worry about breaking down somewhere.

I've also got a bit of a cold, but almost a week to get rid of it.

-- Best, John

[Chopper]

See ya all there. WOO HOO!

[johnnyapollo]

I went ahead and booked a room. I'll be getting there Friday night and staying until Sunday.

-- Best, John

[Joe_Black]

Note to all looking to stay at the Shoreline: Don't use their online system for reservations, it isn't accurate. Call sometime during the day and talk to someone. All the 2-bedroom suites are taken, but some 1-bedroom (sleeps 4) and regular suites are still available. This weekend's hurricane might clear a few tourists out though!

[Francesco Rizzo]

I've been here since March looking for other VX'ers and no luck.. maybe I'll finally get to talk to a couple of you peeps..

[-x-]

....you comming thru man...x

[johnnyapollo]

If it's still a go, I'll be there -

OT: Anyone from the Ft Lauderdale area going to be there? I bought a framed picture (26" x 24") from a guy in in South Florida (I believe Hallandale is down near Ft Lauderdale?), and I'd like to take it home via the VX, rather than risk the glass breakingi n shipping. Alex (-X-) is a bit far south and works too much to pick it up - anyone coming that can do me a big favor? I've got some VX goodies that I'll pass on to whomever can make it work for me.

-- Best, John

[Joe_Black]

The Shoreline sent me an email stating they and all area businesses are open and didn't sustain any significant damage, which was backed up by a close friend in Palm Coast (just North of Daytona/Ormond). Chopper, comments?

John, if no one from that area comes through let me know and I'll make a quick loop for ya. Just let me know!

[Bantan]

Originally posted by -x-
....you comming thru man...x

Just found out I got to work on until Noon in Saturday
Will try to drive up there after work.

Joe Black, I Probably won't get there til 5pm. Should I just go to the light house?

Hey Transio or anyone else from South florida, are Y'all going, whats the verdict?

Let me know: 954 468 5904

Originally posted by johnnyapollo

OT: Anyone from the Ft Lauderdale area going to be there? I bought a framed picture (26" x 24") from a guy in in South Florida (I believe Hallandale is down near Ft Lauderdale?), and I'd like to take it home via the VX, rather than risk the glass breakingi n shipping. Alex (-X-) is a bit far south and works too much to pick it up - anyone coming that can do me a big favor? I've got some VX goodies that I'll pass on to whomever can make it work for me.
-- Best, John

John, I'll see what I can do, call Me!

[johnnyapollo]

Hey Bantan,

I'll give you a call tomorrow (it's just south of you in Hillandale). Guy want's cash - anyway I can PayPal you (plus fees) and have you pay the guy in cash to pick it up? If you can't do it I'll try to get Joe down there... I've got an address - looks like a consignment shop or something - says he's there during regular business hours - I'll fill you in when I call (what's a good time?)

-- Best, John

[Joe_Black]

Bantan, just give me a call when you're nearby and I'll let you know where we are. I'll PM my cell.

EVERYONE: Please let me know on this thread if you need my cell and I'll PM it to you as I still don't have power or access to my personal email accounts (darn work firewall!).

[johnnyapollo]

Hey Bantan,

I called and left you a message - I went ahead and paid the guy for the framed photo in the hopes you can pick it up. He's only there til 4:30 Mon-Fri so it'll have to be tomorrow. I sent you an email via the vehicross.info email address you have in your Profile - I'll also leave you a PM - If you can make it sometime tomorrow, please give me a call via my cell number. I'm starting out early tomorrow and will be on the road.

-- Best, John

[Chopper]

Daytona "proper" was still rough from the last go round, can't imagine this helped any. Flagler still has a beach, can't say the same about New Smyrna...10 or 15 foot drop from dune top to ocean, very odd, never saw anything like it. The beach just washed away. Daytona is about in the middle of this 50 mi. spread. I'm pretty sure the S. Daytona beaches are still closed to vehicles. I know they have power and all, just a lot of motels and such are gonna be closed(if not blasted). I think everything will be just fine. The two guys at work that live down that way, say the damage is light this time. ;Dr; ;Dp;

[Joe_Black]

Thanks for the info Chopper. Hopefully the little stretch of beach at Ponce will be open, as I had hoped the jetty would shelter it. If not, there are some good parking areas near there so keep that in mind if you come late. Also, the lighthouse stops selling tickets at 4PM so it may be a good idea to do that right after breakfast then spend the rest of the afternoon on the beach.

Here's a link to beach conditions and such plus some web-cams: Volusia County Beach Forecast.

Weather's lookin' good though!