Meet and greet for Feb 2013

[johnnyrocket]

Anyone planing on spending the night in Okeechobee the Best western is charging one night for $97.90-------up Date. Just made Res for Carol and I.Look on Thread #53 for info

Johnny rocket and Linda changed ours too.

[MangoMike]

Sis and I just changed our reservation to the Best Western. For what it's worth, the girl at the Holiday Inn told me that the BW is their sister hotel, and they have the same manager, and if we pushed harder they would have matched the BW's rate. I told her the best rate I could get was $117, she said I should have pushed harder. I told her I didn't have to push, just move to the BW.

Mike

[MouthPiece]

Tried calling you Mike to let you know, but got your fax machine. LOL. Cindy and I will be there too.

Chris

[cjackg]

We have reservations for 2 nights at the Zach Taylor RV Park in Okeechobee, arriving Fri night. (not far from the hotels)

We'll be looking to join up with the group riding down Hwy 27 Saturday morning and plan to ride back to Okeechobee around the lake that afternoon.

We'll be heading for the Keys Sunday morning.

Jack & Nancy

[Sonrisa]

[QUOTE=johnnyg;559742]

Johnng, I just added 12 more to my count for SONRISA and still counting. Looks like we're going to have more than last year[/QUOTE

Sonrisa can you give me a total of spyders coming with the extra 12 you added ?

There is an additional 6 spyders for these 12. Will give you a final count by Feb 2

[johnnyg]

We have reservations for 2 nights at the Zach Taylor RV Park in Okeechobee, arriving Fri night. (not far from the hotels)

We'll be looking to join up with the group riding down Hwy 27 Saturday morning and plan to ride back to Okeechobee around the lake that afternoon.

We'll be heading for the Keys Sunday morning.

Jack & Nancy

Thanks Jack I'll give you the times on the 2nd

[effgjamis]

Where is the Host Motel going to be...???

Looks like many changed from one motel to the other.

[Y Rider]

Where is the Host Motel going to be...???

Looks like many changed from one motel to the other.

A lot of people changed their reservations from the Holiday Inn Express to the Best Western in Okeechobee because of a much better price. However, Amy and I will be staying at the Holiday Inn Express since I have priority club points for a free room.

[johnnyg]

Where is the Host Motel going to be...???

Looks like many changed from one motel to the other.

It's called $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[johnnyg]

Just to let everyone know as of today, The count of riders is 83 and the spyders are 53. This is well over last years list of riders of 63's and 44 spyders. I know there were several that came last year that wasn't on the list we had a rough count of spyders 62 and to many people to count, so this tells me we should exceed last years meet and greet. . This count is just to give the restaurant heads up on how many to expect. This way they will be able to have enough help on hand.

[Ivorspyder]

Johnny Thats an amazing amount of Spyders for a meetup.That Tiki bar is always full of motorcycles.This should be a blast.

Ivor

[dave01]

Just to let everyone know as of today, The count of riders is 83 and the spyders are 53. This is well over last years list of riders of 63's and 44 spyders. I know there were several that came last year that wasn't on the list we had a rough count of spyders 62 and to many people to count, so this tells me we should exceed last years meet and greet. . This count is just to give the restaurant heads up on how many to expect. This way they will be able to have enough help on hand.

there is never enough help. Forrest is always flirting with the staff. ODB

[Ivorspyder]

I am the owner of Sunbird Cruise & Travel Corp.Reggy Tan asked me to get group rates for his guys coming at The Holiday Inn Okeechobee.I negotiated a group rate of $109.00 for a room plus tax I have 20 rooms held.This is instead of $149.00 today's rate.If anyone wants to book in the next day or 2 call 863-357-3529 ask for Darlene the manager,state Sunbird Cruise &Travel Ivor.She will give you the rate.I have 20 rooms held until tomorrow afternoon.Darlene has held them for me and will attempt to get them held longer once the group reservation director contacts me.


Ivor

[johnnyg]

I am the owner of Sunbird Cruise & Travel Corp.Reggy Tan asked me to get group rates for his guys coming at The Holiday Inn Okeechobee.I negotiated a group rate of $109.00 for a room plus tax I have 20 rooms held.This is instead of $149.00 today's rate.If anyone wants to book in the next day or 2 call 863-357-3529 ask for Darlene the manager,state Sunbird Cruise &Travel Ivor.She will give you the rate.I have 20 rooms held until tomorrow afternoon.Darlene has held them for me and will attempt to get them held longer once the group reservation director contacts me.


Ivor

Ivor thats a good deal for a Holiday Inn just to let you know you can stay at the Best Western for $97.90 if you tell them you're with the Spyder group.

[Cruzr Joe]

OK, looks like i am going to have to move to Florida (or Flarda) i am in Arkansas and it takes an act of congress to get more than two Spyder riders together at the same time and then only once a year. I am writing this to let you folks know that i am envious of you guys. Hope to meet all of you at Spyderfest.

Cruzr Joe

[Ivorspyder]

Ivor thats a good deal for a Holiday Inn just to let you know you can stay at the Best Western for $97.90 if you tell them you're with the Spyder group.

Johnny Darlene is in charge of both hotels.I took the liberty of checking up how many of the Spyder group have booked at the Best Western.There are 6 of you and I got the rate reduced for you guys on the exact reservations you have to $84.00.No need for anybody to call or change same everything booking number etc.There are only a handful of rooms left so if anyone else books direct with the Best Western on these last few rooms and say they are part of the Spyder group they will also get the $84.00 rate.Also only today and tomorrow.
The Holiday Is more expensive but is the best hotel there.
Although I am only 40 mins away I have also booked at the Holiday Inn.Sounds to be a really good weekend instead of a day.

Ivor

[johnnyg]

Johnny Darlene is in charge of both hotels.I took the liberty of checking up how many of the Spyder group have booked at the Best Western.There are 6 of you and I got the rate reduced for you guys on the exact reservations you have to $84.00.No need for anybody to call or change same everything booking number etc.There are only a handful of rooms left so if anyone else books direct with the Best Western on these last few rooms and say they are part of the Spyder group they will also get the $84.00 rate.Also only today and tomorrow.
The Holiday Is more expensive but is the best hotel there.
Although I am only 40 mins away I have also booked at the Holiday Inn.Sounds to be a really good weekend instead of a day.

Ivor

Thanks for the help. Do you know if Reggy and the gang are spending the night. What I was thinking is, if you all are, maybe we could ride along with the gang that is going back to Cape Coral for bike night after checking in. We would leave Clewiston going up the East side of the lake, checking in the motels then ride back down 78 hwy to Moore Haven, then on to Ft Myers then come back to Okeechobee for the night. Just a thought

[MouthPiece]

OK, looks like i am going to have to move to Florida (or Flarda) i am in Arkansas and it takes an act of congress to get more than two Spyder riders together at the same time and then only once a year. I am writing this to let you folks know that i am envious of you guys. Hope to meet all of you at Spyderfest.

Cruzr Joe

Joe, that's because we have a person like JohnnyG and his wife, CJohnnyG that have busted their tails to get things organized and done. We spyder riders certainly appreciate their efforts.

Chris

[Ivorspyder]

Thanks for the help. Do you know if Reggy and the gang are spending the night. What I was thinking is, if you all are, maybe we could ride along with the gang that is going back to Cape Coral for bike night after checking in. We would leave Clewiston going up the East side of the lake, checking in the motels then ride back down 78 hwy to Moore Haven, then on to Ft Myers then come back to Okeechobee for the night. Just a thought

Its a pleasure.You have done a great job putting all of this together.
Reggy and the gang are all staying at the Holiday Inn.Nice idea.I texted Reggy to look at your posting.

Ivor

[cjackg]

Thanks for the help. Do you know if Reggy and the gang are spending the night. What I was thinking is, if you all are, maybe we could ride along with the gang that is going back to Cape Coral for bike night after checking in. We would leave Clewiston going up the East side of the lake, checking in the motels then ride back down 78 hwy to Moore Haven, then on to Ft Myers then come back to Okeechobee for the night. Just a thought

How about having a Bike Night right in Okeechobee ? That way we could socialize & share some adult beverages...

[johnnyg]

How about having a Bike Night right in Okeechobee ? That way we could socialize & share some adult beverages...

We like that idea even better

[johnnyg]

Gary Kerr told me to add him to the list.

[effgjamis]

For those in the know..
I just booked at BW for $85 plus tax.. Mention Spyder Group.. I would think if you are all ready booked there, they will adjust your rate.. But I would call to make sure.


If the Tiki Bar and Restaurant is full of bikes already, then where do we sit and part?

[johnnyg]

For those in the know..
I just booked at BW for $85 plus tax.. Mention Spyder Group.. I would think if you are all ready booked there, they will adjust your rate.. But I would call to make sure.


If the Tiki Bar and Restaurant is full of bikes already, then where do we sit and part?

Forrest I got it under control, If you see any Bikers in the tiki bar,tell them there bike just fell over an they need to go pick it up .

[Jharpo]

Hi Johnny,
FYI I changed my reservation to BW. Thanks to everybody involved for getting the price down. Thanks to Johnny and Carol for putting this whole thing together. Looks like it is going to be a blast. Just waiting for the route and times to be posted so I can figure out a join up place.

Jharpo