2005 BT Triathlon Party at St. Anthony's - Roll Call (Page 6)

Cavu9 - 2005-03-13 12:22 PM OK people...I hate to say it, but I am out!  Not going to be able to come down for the race.    Please drink one for me!!!!

We'll certainly miss you, but I can personally guarantee we'll drink one in your honor.

I dropped off me ex's road bike (now MY road bike) to be refitted and tuned at a bike shop in St. Pete (Florida Bicycle Sports, came with great recommendation) which is located in the midst of the St. A's venue. I will be picking up said bike this Saturday and taking it for a test drive around the area. Thought I'd drive the whole bike and running course and report back. Anything in particular that anyone would like feedback on? Also the guys in the shop will be at St. A's - is there anything I can ask them on your behalf?

Did everyone get their confirmation to St. A this morning? Can't believe it's only a month away. So, what's the status of the party?? Are we all meeting somwhere on Saturday night? I'm planning on getting there early on Saturday to drop off my bike, go check out the expo, yadda, yadda. I'm so excited!!!

Got the confirmation yesterday.  Hubby and I will be racing, and the kids iwll be there too.  Count us in!

Sharon

Those of you doing Saint A's with TNT, keep the following in mind.

1. We have group swim Saturday morning.

2. We have the TNT pasta party Saurday night.

3. Victory party Sunday night.

So it will be hard to get away for any BT parties going on at those times.  I was hoping maybe there would be a get together Saturday afternoon during the expo and or bike check in, or Friday night at the Saint A's welcome party.

I can't wait to see people!

Thanks for the TNT info Polly. 

We are planning an official BT get together on Friday night.   I know there are several doing the Meek and Mighty on Saturday, so I'd like to get a group together to support the BTer's in that race.  Sunday night will likely be a whatever you feel like kinda thing.  We'll plan a get together site and those who want to (and can still move) are welcome. 

Of course, Sunday night I will still be racking the bike and just beginning the run phase, so ya'll feel free to start without me!!

More details to come soon!!  30 days and counting.......UGH!!!!!!! 

I agree with Wendi, lets do a Friday night social to meet and greet, then a Sunday night blow out to really celebrate the finish of our first race of the season.  I think we should try, first, to get a headcount of who will be there Friday and who will be around on Sunday. 

The Friday night Athlete's Welcome Reception is in the Vinoy Park.  We should pick a place to meet, or if possible, put up some kind of cabana as a gathering spot.

Depending on the number of folks hanging around Sunday night, we should probably just pick a local dive over on the beach that serves ice cold beer and good seafood.

I'll start a "Poll" as a separate thread here under "Who's Racing" to get headcounts.

Looking forward to seeing all of you there!

As many people who have discussed the Sunday night blowout, could that start earlier than night and maybe start at 3 or 4pm for those of us who need to get home (long drives, etc.) who would like to visit as well.

Sharon

I know this is an old thread, but for all interested, please refer to the St. Anthony's Party Info thread.  I need to get an idea for  Saturday night dinner ASAP.  Thanks!!

oopps!  computer issues!

Edited by G8RSAX 2005-04-02 11:06 AM

Edited by G8RSAX 2005-04-02 11:07 AM

Okay, we're 12 days and counting and I wanted to revisit the schedule for our time down in St. Pete.  Here's the high points:

Friday:  Packet Pickup/Sports Expo is from Noon-7pm at the Vinoy Park.  There's a welcome reception for the athletes going from 6-9pm.  We hope to have a tent or cabana set up nearby as a meeting place for the BT'rs.  Ron has graciously put together a big BT Banner for us, so look  for it outside of the reception.

Saturday:  TnT'rs are doing their own dinner.  Wendi (G8RSAX) is putting together a pasta dinner at a local BnB.

Sunday:  Let the partying begin.  Lets meet up at the bar in the Renaissnace Vinoy Resort at 6pm.  Its located at the Vinoy Park (same location as the race) so there should be plenty of free parking.  Lets meet there, exchange our stories and experiences.  I'll buy the first drink for any BT'r that shows up.

See you there.

LOL!  This was back in Oct - on her birthday no less!!!  She's since done an indoor tri and has finished the 16 week couch to tri program.  She's just as psyched about it now as I am.