Brandon/Tampa Area Meetup?

[Mary Kay]

From Tampa, Falkenberg exit to Causeway/Lumston turn right on Providence? Correct? Now to find the Kitchen place!

Found it just north of Barnacles..Thank goodness! I am such a visual person..I had to see them close to each other to figure it out! Barnacles is not in a mall right?

 

[SudokuGal]

From Tampa, Falkenberg exit to Causeway/Lumston turn right on Providence? Correct? Now to find the Kitchen place!

Found it just north of Barnacles..Thank goodness! I am such a visual person..I had to see them close to each other to figure it out! Barnacles is not in a mall right?

MK, there is no exit to Falkenberg...if you're meaning off of 75. Coming from Tampa it really is best to get off at 60/Adamo Dr/Brandon Blvd. Let me know from which point you'd get to Falkenberg, and I can probably figure it out for you.

Anyway, if you're on Causeway/Lumsden, you turn LEFT, not right, onto Providence. No, Barnacles is a freestanding building. I'm thinking that there is a Mimi's restaurant on the corner of Providence and Badlands Drive...another landmark is the Golden Corral, which is on the opposite side. There is a stoplight there, and a left turn lane (hope I'm remembering this correctly).

And, yes, the kitchen store is in a weird little area. You just have to get into that area and meander around Look for the Wings restaurant...it's the easiest landmark to see.

 

[laurel099]

I am planning to try and find it too! Can we make it sound any LESS confusing! Google says just over an hour

So, everyone converging on flavoring store first and then heading to Barnacles!!

 

[SudokuGal]

OK, anyone know why the forum won't show the edit button on my post "pulled together information"?

I guess the forum is set to allow editing for only a certain amount of time, as best as I can figure out.

Since I can't update the pulled-together-info, I'll create a new post with directions...I've discovered that the manager at Barnacles may be wrong about the side street being Badlands Drive.

Ok, got tired of trying to find a good map online. So here is my hand-drawn map...no comments from the peanut gallery, please


http://s920.photobucket.com/albums/a...Tampa Meetup

 

[Bubo]

Crap.
Change of plans - I am now a "tentative"... An out of town visitor decided to arrive at 6PM Sunday night..... Might make it, might not.

Because of that, I have given my wife instructions to hit up the Kitchen Store for flavors on Saturday... BEFORE you guys buy everything there!

 

[laurel099]

Because of that, I have given my wife instructions to hit up the Kitchen Store for flavors on Saturday... BEFORE you guys buy everything there!

LMAO!!! So sorry, hope you are able to make it, if not - next one for sure!!

 

[SudokuGal]

Crap.
Change of plans - I am now a "tentative"... An out of town visitor decided to arrive at 6PM Sunday night..... Might make it, might not.

Because of that, I have given my wife instructions to hit up the Kitchen Store for flavors on Saturday... BEFORE you guys buy everything there!

Ahhh, is it bad for me to hope that your visitor doesn't show up????

If the store is out of flavorings, we'll know who to track down

 

[greyeyes]

OK, anyone know why the forum won't show the edit button on my post "pulled together information"?

I guess the forum is set to allow editing for only a certain amount of time, as best as I can figure out.

Since I can't update the pulled-together-info, I'll create a new post with directions...I've discovered that the manager at Barnacles may be wrong about the side street being Badlands Drive.

Ok, got tired of trying to find a good map online. So here is my hand-drawn map...no comments from the peanut gallery, please

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4494&d=1253805745

The attachment link won't open...get this message:
Invalid Attachment specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator

 

[SudokuGal]

Crap...it works when I click on it. I'll put it out in Photobucket and then post the link to that here.

http://s920.photobucket.com/albums/ad46/lindajs53/Brandon_Tampa Meetup

 

[greyeyes]

Ok that worked, thanks. I'm not sure if I'll be coming yet.

 

[FL-Eagle]

Not sure if I'm going to be able to make it either at this point

Going to have to play it by ear.

 

[SudokuGal]

I am planning to try and find it too! Can we make it sound any LESS confusing! Google says just over an hour

So, everyone converging on flavoring store first and then heading to Barnacles!!

Laurel, if you go to the mall first, make sure you come out the entrance on RT 60 (the one you went in). If you see Bed, Bath, and Beyond, you'll be exiting the correct way.

 

[laurel099]

Thank you! I have never been to that mall area but I have heard it's a bit confusing. I'm thinking of leaving early so I can scope out the area...long as I'm there - might as well see the sights LOL!

 

[Mary Kay]

Sopduku, I meant to say the crosstown! And yes it does have a Faulkenburg exit..that's the one I used when DD lived there. I have to call her to make sure I have a bed for the night! LOL
Since I don't have to wait on Eastmall (my package is in China Customs misplaced somewhere!) I am free to come to Tampa on Sat.! Then I will come to Brandon on Sun.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!

 

[SudokuGal]

Ohh, well if you're coming on the Crosstown you don't need to get off at Falkenberg.

Just go to the end of the Crosstown...it turns into Brandon Parkway. For Barnacles, turn right onto Town Center Blvd. After you've passed Borders (on the left) be in the right hand lane so you can turn into Barnacles side entrance.

For Kitchen Emporium, go a little further and turn right onto Badlands Dr.

 

[JennFL5366]

ok ok ok sudokugal twisted our arms we are coming me and hubs!! brining my new toy....and juice but probably not the entire kit this time..lol just waaay too much to take with me. can't wait to see you all!!

 

[SudokuGal]

Who me...twist arms??? Never.

Now, MaryKay, part of my persuasive argument was that you would really be disappointment in not getting to meet Jenn. So, if your daughter doesn't have a room for you, you'll welcome to stay with me (although I'd really hate trying to give directions to here)

 

[SudokuGal]

OK, I'm having to repost the list since I can no longer edit the original post.
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Even if you said before that you'll be there, please post again since plans can change. After you post, I'll add your name here:


SudokuGal + niece (Kathy) + Maggie
MaryKay (yippee...can't wait to meet her in person)
Jenn and Matt (mr. & mrs. mss5366)
Tracey (new to the forum)

Tentative:
Laurel (moved to tentative, depending on weather)
Bubo (if his out-of-town visitor is a no-show)
GreyEyes & hubby
Fl-Eagle -nope, has grandpa duty (such a good pawpaw)
Jan (who attended the pinellas meetup) and Crystal (who is doing better now that she is in a hard cast)

link to my handrawn map:

http://s920.photobucket.com/albums/a...Tampa Meetup

 

[Bubo]

Y'all are killing me here.....

Barnacles on Google Maps

 

[SudokuGal]

We'd rather "kill" your potential out-of-town visitor so you can show up