You are cordially invited

[FANG]

Gulf Coast SpyderRyders (homeported in Pensacola, Fl and South Alabama)

We are going to get the planning started early this time. Maybe with more notice people can plan and more can attend. We would love to have all the area :spyderwners and enthusiats attend.

So here is the plan:

When: Saturday August 29, 2009

Destination: Biloxi, MS Casino Row -- Lunch at the casino most voted for by the group.

A. Beau Rivage
B. Hard Rock
C. Imperial Palace
D. Isle of Capri
E. Grand

Time: TBA but probable start time about 9:00AM for meeting and 9:30AM departure. Starting time is from Pensacola for those to our West we will set meeting times at different locations to accomodate all who want to attend.

Please post your reply as soon as possible and the preference as to the Buffet of choice.

You may PM me with your answers, questions or for contact information.

Let's make August the breakout month for Spyder Ryding along the Gulf Coast.

I look forward to seeing you all. hyea: opcorn:

 

[FANG]

Update on the Gulf Coast SpyderRyders August Ryde to the Casinos

Have been working up the route for the August ryde.

I have heard from a few people about participating but have no firm count.

I know for sure we have CaptJohn, Sabunim5 and Jan, pllayman and a guest, wbbrn1952 and Kaavera and littlebit are a maybe.

For sure it looks like 5 to 7 spyders will be heading to Biloxi from the east.

I am also getting messages from our Gulf Coast neighbors in TX, I have heard from "pappy" about meeting us in Biloxi so could be a fair sized group.

I put together a route that leaves Pensacola from the foot of the 3 mile bridge and follows Hwy 90 to Malbis where we will meet our Eastern Shore ryders (CaptJohn and pllayman). (I have not heard from any ryders in Mobile as of this post.
From Malbis we will take I-10 thru Mobile to Theodore, AL then we will pick up Hwy 90 again and follow it into Biloxi.

As of now I have heard a vote for the Hard Rock buffet for lunch from the list I sent out.

I am checking with a friend that works at the Beau Rivage to find out if we need a reservation to bring in a fair sized goup so we can ensure we all sit together.

I have no contacts at any other casino but I will send out e-mails to the others once I get an idea where everyone wants to go for lunch.

Please give me some input as to the choice of buffet - form the initial post in this thread. Also if you would like to travel by a different route please let me know. As we will be going to Biloxi I don't know whether it will be better to do all I-10 after Malbis or is going on Hwy 90 after Mobile satisfactory.

I will send this also to the other state boards so others can vote.

 

[FANG]

trying to get a good head count for this ryde.

I think we will probably leave Pensacola at 0900 and arrive at our Malbis location at 0945 then on to Biloxi and an arrive time about 11:30 at the Hard Rock Casino. (this seems to be the buffet that has received the most votes) After lunch we can go anywhere you want in the area or ryde along the coast and show off our :spyder2:s. I am game for anything.

I don't know if any of the Alabama and Florida ryders want to ryde back as a group but that too is a possibilty.

Post a reply to this message so I can get a feel for what will be happening. We have had some great responses for this ryde - Possibly spyders from FL, AL, MS, LA and TX all participating.

 

[FANG]

Final Plans Ryde to the Casino Biloxi, MS

As you know our Ryde to the Casino in Biloxi, MS is scheduled for Saturday. This is the times and route that we will take from Pensacola to Biloxi.

I am sending this to everyone who has expressed an interest in attending.

So far I have confirmations from Sabunim5, CaptJohn, wbbrn1952, ZOSO.

DATE: Aug 29, 08

TIME: 0900 (9:00 AM for civilians)

WHERE: 700 E Gregory St. Pensacola, FL - Tourist Information Center at the Pensacola end of the 3 Mile Bridge.

Depart Pensacola, FL: 0915

Arrive Daphne, AL: 1000

Depart Daphne, AL: 1015

Arrive Biloxi MS - Hard Rock Casino 1130 - 1200.

Lunch at the Buffet Hard Rock Casino.

Route from Pensacola to Biloxi --

Driving directions to 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530

122 mi – about 2 hours 0 mins

700 E Gregory St
Pensacola, FL 32502

1.Head west on E Gregory St toward N 11th Ave

0.3 mi
2.Take the ramp onto I-110 N

6.2 mi
3.Take the exit onto I-10 W Entering Alabama

39.9 mi
4.Take exit 38 for AL-181 toward Daphne/Spanish Fort

0.2 mi
5.Turn left at AL-181

0.3 mi
6.Make a U-turn

0.1 mi

47.1 mi – about 48 mins


Arrive 29640 AL State Hwy 181 @ 1000

Meet our Eastern Shore Alabama Ryders - CaptJohn, Pllayman and guest.

Depart Shell Mart @ 1015

Malbis Shell
29640 State Highway 181
Daphne, AL 36526-9546

(251) 621-6901


7.Head north on AL-181

0.2 mi
8.Turn left to merge onto I-10 W toward Mobile Entering Mississippi

68.6 mi
9.Take exit 46B-A to merge onto I-110 S/MS-15 S toward Biloxi Continue to follow I-110 S

4.5 mi
10.Take exit 1A to merge onto Beach Blvd/US-90 toward Ocean Springs

1.3 mi
11.Turn right at Main St

272 ft

74.7 mi – about 1 hour 12 mins

777 Beach Blvd





Arrive at the Hard Rock Casino between 1130 and 1200.

ZOSO will meet us at the Hard Rock Casino or at the Shell Malbis (exit 38) - He will let me know later this week.

Hope to see everyone there. Bring Rain gear as we have a 30% chance of rain as of today's forecast.

If you have any questions or suggestions PM me or contact me at (850) 525-2859.