FLIBS 2006 Meet-up

CaptTom · 10-18-2006, 09:58 PM

FLIBS is a week away and we wnat to take a roll call to see when YF members will be attending to coordinate a get-together.
Carl, any thoughts on time/location? Maybe in the big tent right next to Bahia Mar with the bar in the middle?

Respond accordingly (I'll start)
Capt Tom - Friday & Saturday - anytime is good as long as it's local (working)

YachtForum · 10-18-2006, 10:47 PM

Hi Tom,

Logging in from a hotel wireless network in Clearwater, FL...

Lazzara and Volvo are debuting something new on Friday and they've flown press in from around the world for this. I passed on the plane ticket and drove over. I should have something to post on late Friday or sometime Saturday, depending on traffic going across the alley.

On the FLIBS meet-up, I think one of the floating barges, either on the north or south side of the main tents would be easiest for everyone. As I mentioned previously, these barges will be busy, so I thought the barge on the far north dock might be a good option. (just north of the Hall of Fame docks)

For me, 3:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon would be best, but let's leave it up to our members who are travelling from way too far. I'll be at the show on Thursday and Friday, but will probably skip the weekend, unless this is better for the majority of members? I'll return to the show on Monday because attendance is down and it's a good time to catch up with friends.

I'll log in tomorrow night. Night all!

Billy1119 · 10-18-2006, 11:00 PM

I'm planning on being there all day Friday and Saturday, so any time works for me. Look forward to meeting ya'll.

Ken Bracewell · 10-19-2006, 09:29 AM

I will be at the entire Show. Can't promise that I will be able to join you guys (at the mercy of any serious buyers) but will give it my best shot. Stop by the Las Olas docks for a visit aboard anyhow.
Best
Ken

Loren Schweizer · 10-19-2006, 02:38 PM

I like Carl's idea of the 3:00ish to 4:00ish--heck, anyone can slam a beer after 5:00!
North booze barge works.
I'll be wandering around on both Thursday & Friday.
Ken, I'd like to stop by ("Curt C", right?), say 'hi', maybe take a peek as well if you're not mobbed.

BTW, how will we recognize each other in the bar? Fright wigs? Nixon masks?

To all the folks who don't show up: we'll hoist one for you anyway.

And to all who have to w-w-w-work the show (like Judy on her, ahem, sailboat), good luck and make a buck.

JWY · 10-20-2006, 09:00 AM

The 3-4 timeframe works for me too, especially on Thursday as I have broker coverage then for my sailboat. I'll be onboard SV Z, 48' Mason, at Pier 66, C 80 on Friday and Monday for sure should anyone want to stop by for putting faces behind names.

MYCaptainChris · 10-20-2006, 09:47 AM

I'll be making every effort to meet up but will have to play it by ear. I'm in the same boat as Ken (not in every sense) and I have the new buyer coming to view on thursday and I have the current owner in town. It's a captains life for me....... or is pirates?

ychtcptn · 10-20-2006, 05:37 PM

So to recap- Thursday 3-4 at the north cocktail barge?

CaptTom · 10-20-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ychtcptn

So to recap- Thursday 3-4 at the north cocktail barge?

Let's add in a Friday gathering also, same place and same time. If you go on Thursday, feel free to come back on Friday as there will be new faces. Perhaps same schedule for Saturday?
BTW, I'll have a camera with me as I'm working the show and getting info on new/innovative products. I can take some pics and post them here for those that don't mind (and give permission). And I want to do a story about YachtForums for The Triton paper and get Carl some PR for the site, but need some folks to show at the time for a picture and some comments. I plan to use handles or real names, whatever you like (and maybe to keep your identity a secret).
Oh, and I'll be there Friday and Saturday.
Capt Tom

PS Stan, will you be intown?

Yachtguymke · 10-21-2006, 12:09 PM

Hey Carl! Hey Yachtforums! I have been on Hiatus trying to get something started on the East Coast lately. Carl, Stop by the Windy USA display on H dock as I have something to show you (Technology Related...) I'll be there the whole show. Will PM you my cell.

YES! · 10-21-2006, 12:17 PM

Thanks for asking, Tom -

Fortunately, I am very busy with several Yacht Escort Ship projects and, unfortunately, will not be attending.

One of my clients will be there to select toys for his custom YES, but I asked to be excused in order to address what is appearing to be successful marketing campaign.

The news is: I have you to thank for one client who read your YES article in the Triton and contacted me based on your very generous coverage. Please thank Lucy for me as well.

Have a great show and I really look forward to seeing the mug shots of our fellow YF members.

All the best!

CaptTom · 10-21-2006, 02:24 PM

Stan,
Sorry to see that we will miss each other, but you have a great reason for it. Glad things are working out. I'll let Lucy know.
Maybe we'll catch up in Miami.
Capt Tom

YachtForum · 10-22-2006, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptTom

I can take some pics and post them here for those that don't mind (and give permission). And I want to do a story about YachtForums for The Triton paper and get Carl some PR for the site, but need some folks to show at the time for a picture and some comments. I plan to use handles or real names, whatever you like (and maybe to keep your identity a secret).

To our members attending FLIBS...

I've received a couple of e-mails regarding Tom's post above. Tom, I appreciate the offer for coverage in the Triton, but respectfully, I'd like to ask you to put your camera away. The same goes for everyone in attendance. Please be respectful of other people's privacy and security.

Let's keep it informal. Basically, a few YF members are meeting Thursday, around 4:00 PM at the booze barge just north of the Hall of Fame docks. So... if you pull out a camera, you'll be escorted down the Hall of Shame docks... and wetness will follow.

Carl Camper, Publisher
www.YachtForums.com