Count Corey and me in for something....just havent figured out the "something" yet. If my sister is willing to give me a crash coarse in her ribs we will contribute those...

Cheri

Where is the closest airport?

Mary,

It's a half hour from Tampa Airport.

1: Start out going SOUTH on US-301 S/ FORT KING HWY toward MODEL DAIRY RD.
14.3 mi
2: Take the ramp toward US-92 W/ I-4 W/ TAMPA.
0.6 mi
3: Merge onto I-4 W toward TAMPA.
6.0 mi
4: Merge onto I-275 S via the exit on the LEFT toward TAMPA INT'L AIRPORT/ ST PETERSBURG.
4.2 mi
5: Take the LOIS AVE. exit, EXIT 40B.
0.1 mi
6: Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on N LOIS AVE.
0.1 mi
7: Turn LEFT onto W CYPRESS ST.
0.3 mi
8: End at 4400 W Cypress St Tampa, FL 33607

Estimated Time: 31 minutes Estimated Distance: 25.58 miles

I checked Southwest from Nashville to Tampa and they have a web special at $83 each way. Probably cheaper than driving!

Corey

Here's a link that may be some help to you, but of course we'd like you to come down with your coach. If it's not an option please make it any way you can. We have another possible attendee that may be flying in to Tampa, and all are welcome.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1pn=Tampa+International+Ai...:/io:1:::::f:EN:M:/e

Corey and Cheri posted the same time as me, both with the same info. For those coming from the North down 75 you definately want to take the 50 exit [it's well marked as a Hillsborough State Park exit] and jump over to 301 s. Easy state road cruising.

I need some advice on Hillsborough State Park if I want to tow my 14' trailer to the gathering. Does anyone know if they allow that or where I would put it?
Thanks,
Corey

Your site shows being double drive 115 ft. deep so I don't see a problem with a trailer. If it fits on your site they'll allow it, and worst case you might have to park it in overflow. If it's too tight to back it in with the coach, we can always use Jims pickup to put it where you want it.

Thanks Danny. Sounds like plenty of options. see you there!
Corey

I called the park about bringing our golf cart on a trailer and they said no problem. Like Danny said some of the sites are big so you should be able to find a spot on one of our sites.

Pork tenderloin and stuffed Jalepeno Pepper Poppers from our side and Margaritas to put out the fire.

Ed.

I'm working on getting my gas grill to the GTG. I haven't checked on putting it on the rear rack, but I think Jim might have room in the pickup if I can't. I'm talking a 3 burner w/ side burner so we'll be able to cook pretty near anything. Deb & Ed's poke tenderloins are "to die for" and the poppers might make you wish you had, but I'll be scarfin' them down just the same! Just 3 weeks out and it's looking better all the time.

Any other pictures we can post from some of these get togethers by chance?

There are photos on most of the GTG threads. Last year's HRSP GTG is at http://barthmobile.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9331087061/m/6661062172/

quote:

Originally posted by Kris & Tina Jones:
Any other pictures we can post from some of these get togethers by chance?

That's a request we can help you with. Here are the 2 most recent GTG's

Sept GTG in Chattanooga, TN

2008 NE Barthowners GTG in Wales, MA

Just look around this forum and you'll find a lot of GTG pictures. Warning. Don't click unless you have a High Speed Connection.

Let's see if this works.
http://barthmobile.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9331087061/m/...401060592#3401060592

The above post was a test of Bill's tutorial in a recent post.
http://barthmobile.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9331087061/m/...101090723#2101090723

Corey and I have some friends-Tom & Annette- that will be joining us at the Florida gathering. Although they don't own a Barth--they have a Winnebago -we are sure they will enjoy the time. They are NY'ers that winter in Florida and we have the pleasure of them as our southern neighbors. They are slated for site 51D.
Also my sister has come across with her "ribs" recipe so we will be contributing ribs and dip/chips for Sat.
Cheri

As noted here earlier, our friends Jim & Patty have a Hi-Lo tow behind, so your friends won't be the only SOBers. Glad to have them, and the ribs will go great for dinner.

Todays check finds Hillsborough to be completely sold out for our weekend. Hope everyone who wanted to go made their reservations. I think we have a pretty good group and we're really looking forward to it. Saturday nights menu is coming together, but we could still use a little input. Any questions or comments?
So far here's what we have;
Rusty- Onion soup, green beans, beer bread
Jim & Patty- Seafood chowder
Dan & Suzy- bacon wrapped shrimp & or scallops
artichoke & spinach dip w/ chips, broccoli cornbread
Deb & Ed- pork loins, Pepper poppers
Corey & Cheri- ribs, chips & dip

BTW Ice is available at the camp store. Buck fifty for a 10 pounder. Firewood is usually about 4 bucks for a pretty good size bag at the ranger station, but with a full campground I wouldn't count on availability all the time.