Ghee, gt;, you caught me, Sharon. BTW, Olive is a TERRIFIC person ... about that there's no wool. And OO is the sailor ... for L, it's happy sales, strictly a land-locked cat invited aboard ... couldn't stay long ... no dramamine. So, who knows whom we shall know in the future ... but did think this an oopportunity to set eyes on a class act exemplifying the Fodors spirit. Take care, e ciao. Leone

Ghee, you all...you need a dictionary to get through these notes! Perhaps you see why, if I do a Fodorite dinner in Tampa, we'll have to wait for Leone to pay another visit? I'll wager he didn't look that up. He and my DH (who I have pledged can duplicate Berns steaks with his eyes closed) will be my main chefs as both are *far* more talented than OO in that dept. Moi, I stand on the bow and direct the flow. gt;

Leone is too kind and most cool in poi-son too (as OO would say). But he lies like a sailor, for whomever has been entrusted with the care of a Tartan, a $$$$ beauty, even briefly, must be the real deal! For the most part, this is a great group and it'd be fun meeting others whose names we've become familiar with.

Heck, maybe we'll expand the scope to a regional meeting..Sharon Panhandle, Patrick Naples, CaptKirk ?,etc included as well as locals Sal and Joan, plus NYer Howard who started this whole thing with his doubts about us duplicating the Berns experience. (My husband thanks me for that pressure, btw gt;)

My vision for this grows as we speak: how about a raft-up in the bay, Dramamine at no cost? Or, maybe I'll throw in the towel, we'll move it to Woodys and get back to the basics...tanning and poppers. Not sure you'd want a tour of their kitchen but I can guarantee a great waitstaff!

Hey O, count me in! I'll fly down from Ohio. And, I want to meet the infamous Capn Bob.

My salutation to L ... on the 25th he had the cheese-filled poppers, not the shimpies. lt;< Someone failed to warn him not all poppers are created equal! Last we saw he was burning rubber in that rental headed over to SS Beach for Nick's, then to Gulf Port. Busy day, but interesting, I think.

I'm impressed, Ollie!
(...You knowing/remembering I live in Pensacola...very impressed indeedee!)

Anyway, a Florida get-together, here or there sounds great! Sounds like perfect fun! I can do food preparation, but we'll leave the cooking to your hubby...or Cptn. Bob...

(Ooops...)

Also very impressed that you use a dictionary...

Ghee!

OO-
If you're DH's husband has a Camp Hyatt, we'll make it a long weekend. Otherwise, my youngest can be the entertainment.

Oops OO, made it sound like your DH has a husband himself.

Care to fill in the rest of us? What in the hell are you people talking about!?

Thank god there's no Fodor's chatroom; this is bad enough! Can't you guys just e-mail each other?

Please, Ummm and asdfasdt, surely you recognize when people are communicating about getting together to celebrate the Fodor experience, good company and a travelling life in general. What the hell are they talking about, you ask. Why don't they just send an e-mail, you ask. Well, you know the former, and the latter is too obvious to address. So, play nice, and maybe they'll invite you along to share in the merriment and wonder of going beyond mere hotel, airplane and restaurant talk. Wow, I think it's going to be a party in FL ... hosted by the OO of the sailing world, ably assisted by the DH, Ginny, Sal, SharonM, and who knows who else might appear. I'm hoping for a full report on the event, and I'll bet it's a huge success. Have a good day, e ciao.

Hey guys! Thanks OO & L for counting me in! Yes, L, isn't SS great? Maybe we could begin the party underneath my stilt house, with swimming and BBQ...I own a local seafood place, so the shrimp is on me!

I'll have to check back with you all in about 12 days, as I'm off with hubby and 3 other couples on an Alaskan cruise! No sweat! YESSSSSSSSSSSS! What a life!

Hey, Joan of Sunset Beach, tell me about your shrimp place ... I'm headed down in a month or so and I love shrimp. I'm on stilts too, about 200 feet from the beach. Yes, SSB is just terrific. OO is a bit east of us, but just a short drive, and a terrific person. Have a great time on your cruise ... Alaska sounds great!!!! Hope you find this message upon your return. I have friends at Il Tucano, on TI near Johns Pass ... ask the owners, they'll tell you who I am and give you an e-mail address ... just say I'm Lino's friend in DC, and we drank all the red wine May 27. They'll remember!!! LOL. Ft. DeSoto will never be the same. This is all for real. I realize it sounds a bit nutty. Ciao

What in the heck have I wandered into?
This IS Fodors.COM, isn't it? Travel related stuff?

Cptn. Kirk,

I think it's about people traveling, meeting new/real people and experiencing the really neat things that happen when you do those things.

Get it now?

Yes, SharonM, bless your heart ... you get it!!!! May I tell you Olive is just super ... the It. cat knows now for sure. And one of these days, I believe OO will host an event, and I believe you're on the list. As is Joan ... with whom I shall be sharing the beach one of these days. Can you believe, we'll be neighbors. And when I'm down there and entertaining, I am giving my address and an open invitation to all the folks on Fodors who keep an open heart and mind. It's about travel alright, but ultimately it's about people. You get it!!! Ciao

I don't like poppers when I'm tanning. The cheese and jalapenos ooze out, and it gets messy. Usually prefer them deep-fried, not smoked.

Hey L-Did I miss something? Are you going to get outta the rat race and become a beach bum?

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