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Rich427 · 05-16-2006, 06:56 PM

Thanks Madness and IVO!

Yellow · 05-16-2006, 08:38 PM

2Vettes · 05-16-2006, 08:46 PM

Want to extend the welcome also. We're in Lehigh, a neighbor to the east of Fort Myers. There are several clubs you can choose from in SW Fl. I'm a member of the Southwest Florida Corvette Club, we meet in Fort Myers. Then there's Corvettes on the Gulf, they meet in North Fort Myers, I think. And, then there's Corvettes of Naples, and they meet in Naples. We participate in each other's events so it works out nicely. When you get settled let us know and we'll give you info on the clubs.........

Rich427 · 05-16-2006, 11:30 PM

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Want to extend the welcome also. We're in Lehigh, a neighbor to the east of Fort Myers. There are several clubs you can choose from in SW Fl. I'm a member of the Southwest Florida Corvette Club, we meet in Fort Myers. Then there's Corvettes on the Gulf, they meet in North Fort Myers, I think. And, then there's Corvettes of Naples, and they meet in Naples. We participate in each other's events so it works out nicely. When you get settled let us know and we'll give you info on the clubs.........

Thanks "2V"

I am familiar with Lehigh Acres. Our new home is in Gateway, which is just around the corner from you. My wife and I get down to the house every 6 to 8 weeks, or so. Our next trip down is in the later part of June.

I had heard about all three clubs and really want to find out about what each has to offer. I have been in the Bel Air Corvette Club since 1990, was an officer of the club for a while. I have run events such as rallies, autocross, and even an economy run (which no one ever does anymore). Our club was one of the host clubs in the East Region for the NCCC national convention that was held in Hagerstown, Maryland three years ago. So, I have been around the club scene a while. But I primarily want to find a club that my wife and I can enjoy from the social aspect, and then just occasionally do an event, or so.

I am assuming that most of the Florida clubs will be in Orlando for the convention in August. Our club was going to bring quite a few cars down, but when the cost was published it turned a few people off. My wife and I had made plans to take vacation that first week in August to come down and do a few days at convention and then head to the house in Ft. Myers. But with the registration fee at $225 a person, plus hotel, food if you don't want what is served at the evening events, we just decided to bring another couple or two, straight down to our house instead of doing convention. So, if you or any of your club members are not doing convention in August, maybe we could meet and swap Vette lies over a malt beverage somewhere. I will be bring our '01 Navy Blue Metallic convertible and one other couple will be bringing there '02 Magnetic Red (Lingenfelter modified) convertible.

If you are doing convention, maybe we can meet during our June trip, but you would have to put up with us in a rental car.

Anyway, thanks for the welcome and I am looking forward to talking to you about the clubs in the area.

Rich & Joyce

Rich427 · 05-16-2006, 11:49 PM

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Thanks Yellow!

I am assuming the Millenium is your first name.

Yellow · 05-16-2006, 11:52 PM

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Thanks Yellow!

I am assuming the Millenium is your first name.

dark_phantom · 05-17-2006, 12:14 AM

Rich427 · 05-17-2006, 06:31 PM

Thanks DP!

2Vettes · 05-17-2006, 07:56 PM

Hi Rich
Social is the key word to all the clubs here. Only a few from some of the other clubs are going for NCCC points, and that's a guess. We're into casual shows, parades, lunch and brunch, day trips, and local events. Very low key.
You've hit the nail on the head about convention this year. Many thought they would go until the prices came out. So, August might be a nice time to have a get together. There's lots of time in between, though. If you're down in June why not come to our meeting, even if you're in a rental?? The meeting is the second Tuesday of each month. It's June 13th, but we're going bowling June 11th and dinner after if you'd be here and interested. Why not email me sometime and we can talk?? We can line you up with the other clubs, too.

Rich427 · 05-17-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Vettes

Hi Rich
Social is the key word to all the clubs here. Only a few from some of the other clubs are going for NCCC points, and that's a guess. We're into casual shows, parades, lunch and brunch, day trips, and local events. Very low key.
You've hit the nail on the head about convention this year. Many thought they would go until the prices came out. So, August might be a nice time to have a get together. There's lots of time in between, though. If you're down in June why not come to our meeting, even if you're in a rental?? The meeting is the second Tuesday of each month. It's June 13th, but we're going bowling June 11th and dinner after if you'd be here and interested. Why not email me sometime and we can talk?? We can line you up with the other clubs, too.

Thanks 2V. Just sent you a PM!