Okeechobee February get together (INFORMATION)

[spetro]

I have copied and pasted BigCheese original post.  Please post here your name and dates you are planning to be there. This is VERY important It looks like we are close to maxing out our 15 room block 

BigCheese



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This is the Official Open Invitation to join some of the fellow members of UB for some fun and fishing at Lake Okeechobee.

The Dates for this get together will be Feb 18 – 21 2006. We had planned on staying at Roland Martins Marina the entire time but they are full on Sat the 18th so we will be staying at the Best Western in Clewiston FL on the 18th and starting the evening of the 19th at Roland Martins Marina right on the Lake.

Hotel/Room arrangements can be made individually but we may have a connection to get a discount. We need to know who is committed to making this trip. Once we get a count on rooms we can try for the discount. Anyone planning on attending, to meet some new UB members and have a good time, please make a post in this thread so that we may get an idea of how many people will be joining us.

For those that are traveling, there are people that live in the area that know the lake and plan on being there to assist us in locating that once in a lifetime fish.

We need to know who needs what kind of accommodations. Ie; if it's just you and your wife then you might just want one of the Hotel rooms, if there's four or five guys like the Garagemahal gang then you might want a 4 bedroom condo. Please take a minute before you post on here to go to http://www.rolandmartinmarina.com/ and see what they have to offer.  (Mods- this hyperlink was approved by Laurie today)

We need to be able to give Rolands plenty of leeway so that we can possibly get a discount if there's a lot of interest, so please post what kind of accommodations you require in this thread PRIOR TO Dec 1st.  Reason for the deadline is that this is the busiest time of year for them and the rooms fill up very fast.

I will get in touch with everyone that posts in here to let them know when and what the final prices will be and when to make your reservations.

[spetro]

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Ok....here is some info.  The Best Western is good for the 18th of February.  Double bed $118.00 single $109.00.  We will only need that place for one night.

Bulk discounts 15 rooms or more......don't think we'll make that.....No military discounts.  I tried to beat them down on the price and they weren't budging...I guess they figured out that they have the only decent hotel on Hwy. 27   

Best Western  of Clewiston
http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do;jsessionid=282278EE3F472F11D9B8B5356BA7E8E7?propertyCode=10286
 
1020 W Sugarland Highway, Clewiston, Florida, United States, 33440-2707
Phone: 863-983-3400  Toll Free Reservations: 877-478-1700  Fax: 863-983-3441 

[spetro]

BigCheese
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Everyone will be responsible for there individual reservations.  I suggest that you make you reservations for the Best-Western ASAP.  The reason we needed you to post what type of lodging you require for the nights we stay a Roland's is we are trying to get reduced rate rooms for everyone.  The way it will work is once we get all the rooms together Spetro will call Roland's tell them what we need and then each individual will make there reservations for Rolands.  Is anyone confused?  Spetro should be along here shortly with more info.

As for the Classic I have no idea  If someone in the local area has some ideas on hotels that will be close to the festivities please chime in.

It is looking like we are going to have some great participation from members and that will make for a great time...February can't come quick enough 



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spetro
 

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Cheese.....ya better type in the addy of the classic and go to hotels.com and find a hotel.  Between BMC and disneyworld....Hotels might not be that easy to find. get movin son. 

Im calling rolands today.  I'll look into 1 condo...and 5 rooms.  If the condos are out of reach ($$$$) I'll check on 8 rooms

so far I have..........
scwb
cheese
largemouthlou-petite
triton1a
me
mike-laurie
tritoned
blazer21
seebee
allen and luke?
FastCat folk
outlaw1-fine red bass





That looks like eight rooms.  I know Ramon will discount with ten.  So I'll call him today....find out about the condo, and get pricing and discount pricing info.  I'll also squeeze some free drinks out of him like last time...(I hope)   

[spetro]

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OK.......here it is.  The info you have ALL been waiting for. 

Roland's rates in season are $95.00 per night.  Management has blocked 15 rooms under Ultimate Bass.  If we book 10 rooms....All our prices will drop to $85.00. Condos are $185.00 per night...two BR.  Two beds per room and a pull out couch in some condos.

The tiki bar is up and running.  The main hotel will have been fully renovated by the time we show up.

The inside ramp is operational now.  The outside ramp will be useable by the time of our adventure rolls around.

The folks at the front desk may not know about the blocked rooms.  Tell them at has been cleared by Ramon.


go here for more info.  http://www.rolandmartinmarina.com/rv%20park.htm

Please don't wait until the last minute......This is season down here and this place will fill up Quick!!!

[spetro]

BigCheese
   

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Just got off the phone with B.A.S.S. and got the scoop. The Classic Show and weigh-in will all take place at the:
Orange Co. Convention Center
9800 International Dr.
Orlando Fl 32819

I have also been on the phone with the Orlando visitors hotline and found a great link to hotels that are right on I-Drive very close to all the action.

http://orlandoinfo.com/accommodations/accomm_results.cfm?newsearch=1&sitearea=accomm&siteareaid=4&pagetitle=&subtitle=&formorg=&formcat=%25&formSector=S_IDRIVE&Submit=Search+%C2%BB

Some of the hotels are priced very reasonable.

I just thought that I might also add in that the Orlando BPS is right down the street from the convention center. 
I'm sure some of the local UB members will chime in with a little more info. to help us all out.

[Mike Cork]

Okay Ultimate Bass we need to see who all is going so we can work the discounts. Please post here if you are going to be able to make it This is going to be a great time

Mike and Laurie are going to be there and already have reservations in place.

[Ron Fogelson]

Mike here are the directions
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&un=m&cl=EN&ct=NA&rsres=1&1ffi=&1l=&1g=&1pl=&1v=&1n=&2ffi=&2l=&2g=&2pl=&2v=&2n=&1pn=&1a=116+Brownstone+Road&1c=Doyline&1s=LA&1z=71023&2pn=&2a=910+Okeechobee+Boulevard&2c=Clewiston&2s=FL&2z=33440

Like a 17 hour trip a head of you,  I may stowaway in your boat for the ride down & back.   

[Mike Cork]

Got a buddy in Mississippi that we are going to visit on the way. So we will have a bout a 6 hour trip up front and a 12 hour ride on the back side. Good thing about it, is that it will all be new territory and fun to watch as we drive by 

[MotherNature]

I may stowaway in your boat for the ride down & back.   

No kids allowed! This is my first vacation in 15 years and I am looking forward to leaving the kids and the dogs at home 

[scwildbill]

Nope... I ain't got no kids ta bring and all the garagemahal gang is coming... Bout the only kid we're bringing is Seabeebasser!!

[T1A]

I can't wait!!!!

[Mike Cork]

We are getting realy close, we can honestly say it is only a few weeks away

Anyone else getting as excited as I am

So who all is going to be there besides Laurie, myself, oh and I am pretty sure scwillhegetupbill is going to 

Who else

[spetro]

I know that the fast guys will be there, lou, all the SC folk, pferox and Sharon in the airboat(I hope), I think 1outlaw, maybe blazer21, tritoned....and some more I think.  There also may be some future UB members that haven't signed on yet.....(I did some recruiting yesterday)

[Sharon]

  Airboat?  what airboat?    He uses one at work, but we dont own one and I doubt the county will let him bring one 
Besides, Mike said I could take a spin in his boat 

[spetro]

Airboat?  what airboat?    He uses one at work, but we dont own one and I doubt the county will let him bring one 
Besides, Mike said I could take a spin in his boat 

I can guarantee that if we look hard enough.......we can find at least one mosquito he can kill...Call it a business trip

[Mike Cork]

Yeah a business trip or maybe Research and Developement. R&D for the state, shoot if you work it right he could get paid for going

Are we going to have enough room for all these folks Awesome deal though can't wait to meet everyone

[Pferox]

Nawwwwwwww they tell us there is a GPS on the equipment and if we leave the county with it, it quits runnin.......

Don't know if that is true or not, but when we go to out of county to classes and meetings we usually take a truck that just came back from our fleet service, and it goes right back in when we bring it back. 

They say its a type of theft deterrent because of the type of equipment and chemicals we carry.

[spetro]

This is just an FYI....There are only 6 rooms/trailers left at Rolands.  The resort is sold out.  This is your last chance.  There may be a few rooms that may become available January 31..........but thats a long shot. 

All you can eat catfish has been scheduled for Sunday night

[Pferox]

Hey Steve, since Sharon and I are proly only comin down for the day, is there going to be a place for me to park........and does Roland's charge some type of admittance fee or anything like that?

I just want to be prepared thats all.

[1outlaw]

Im still in Steve.........Wont be staying the night though be there all day Sunday....Have to come back gor the kids and work on Monday......

[spetro]

Hey Steve, since Sharon and I are proly only comin down for the day, is there going to be a place for me to park........and does Roland's charge some type of admittance fee or anything like that?

I just want to be prepared thats all.

No problem parking....and no charge.


We'll be looking for ya 1outlaw

[Mike Cork]

Well I guess if you are going to have "all you can eat Catfish" I better show up

[scwildbill]

CATFISH?

I ain't eatin' no stinkin Catfish!!!..... They better have some real food there to Spetro!!!!!....

Now where's Lip.... I need a pukin' icon!!!!

[spetro]

CATFISH?

I ain't eatin' no stinkin Catfish!!!..... They better have some real food there to Spetro!!!!!....

Now where's Lip.... I need a pukin' icon!!!!

You get what we give ya.....and you'll like it...or else

[scwildbill]

Better Packa lunch Coastie!!!