Maxman Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I know we were talking about this in the road trip thread. But figured I would start a thread just for this game. Anyone going to this game? Should be a fun trip. I am looking online at RV parks, looks like the JetNation RV will be making an appearance. They actually let you park the RV in one of the lots near the stadium before the game. Just have to figure out where I am staying otherwise. If anyone is going let me know where you are sitting etc. Would be great to get a group together and sit close to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I live less than 90 minutes away. But I expect the Jets will be 2-7 by then... so unsure whether I will go or not. Will decide much closer to November 12. Bucs games pour 40K of white trash into RayJay. A cloud of cigarette smoke on the outside walkway of the upper deck hovers the entire 3 and a half hours. Exaggeration, but sorta true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Trying to decide which games to fly over for. I really wish TB wasn't up against a bye week because I want to come out for a few weeks to get to at least 3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 We're going. Perfect time of the year for that game. May fly to Orlando and drive over, though.Flights way cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, section314 said: We're going. Perfect time of the year for that game. May fly to Orlando and drive over, though.Flights way cheaper. Tampa game couldn't happen at a worst time for me. It is the weekend of Teacher convention and that weekend Thursday and Friday are also off. Nonstop flights to Orlando are typically $250 on a normal weekend but that weekend direct flights start at $450. I was planning on doing the Tampa game but might do Saints instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I live here so I'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I'll be there. I say we meet at Mons Venus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I'd be interested in meeting up with fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 15 minutes ago, Matt39 said: I'll be there. I say we meet at Mons Venus If you don't want the mods to come along then just say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 TAmpa JETS fan club will host a HUGE tailgate. I went 8 years ago and had a blast. I may go but if you go, best way to meet up is look up the Tampa Jets fan club and Steve runs a tight ship. He'll charge say $75 a head but it is worth it and he breaks even, Food, beer trucks, tables, tents. IN 2009 Woody Johnson showed up and did a pep talk as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockeJET Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I live 30 minutes away, so I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 hour ago, HighPitch said: I live here so I'll be there I thought you moved to some eastern bloc 3rd world country. My my old stomping grounds, I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 hours ago, HighPitch said: I live here so I'll be there I didn't know you live there. Can you recommend an RV Park close by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 hours ago, southparkcpa said: TAmpa JETS fan club will host a HUGE tailgate. I went 8 years ago and had a blast. I may go but if you go, best way to meet up is look up the Tampa Jets fan club and Steve runs a tight ship. He'll charge say $75 a head but it is worth it and he breaks even, Food, beer trucks, tables, tents. IN 2009 Woody Johnson showed up and did a pep talk as well. $75 a head, wow. I am in the wrong business. I was thinking of throwing a JetNation tailgate since I will have all my tailgating stuff with me. I keep it in the RV full time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lot K Tailgaters Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I wanted to do New Orleans for my bachelor party but December 17th is tough to swing. Debating changing to Tampa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 39 minutes ago, Maxman said: I didn't know you live there. Can you recommend an RV Park close by? let me think about that. there arent any really in the city except for a few awful places. Do you want to be close? if your willing to be in a 1 hr radius there are lots. Theres KOA in bay pines....nice on the intercoastal,,,,then theres the best place which is ft desoto with waterfront spots and a nearby beach. then there are some nice clean basic parks in seffner, about half hour east of tampa. depends what you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 37 minutes ago, Maxman said: $75 a head, wow. I am in the wrong business. I was thinking of throwing a JetNation tailgate since I will have all my tailgating stuff with me. I keep it in the RV full time. We did one in Charlotte in 2013. Its VERY expensive and time consuming. Perhaps it was $45 in Tampa, I forget. It was worth it. He does EVERYTHING, you just show up and eat and drink. He would I BET, allow you to bring your van etc. For us in Charlotte..we rented an entire lot at $25 a spot and took 25 spots. Beer truck was say $1,000, we had a barbecue truck at $1,000, porta johns, a clean up crew etc. It cost us about $3,000 to throw the "Charlotte Jets fan club" party. Go to our FB page, the photo is the group in 2013. We charged $25 a head and yes we got some complaints but until we had over 100 people , we were out of pocket. We barely broke even. I can hook you up with the guy who runs it. Good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 36 minutes ago, Lot K Tailgaters said: I wanted to do New Orleans for my bachelor party but December 17th is tough to swing. Debating changing to Tampa. Dont get married. THERE! Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 ft desoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Plan on going. Probably try Berns Steakhouse. What are the best places to eat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowmoe57 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 6 hours ago, Maxman said: I know we were talking about this in the road trip thread. But figured I would start a thread just for this game. Anyone going to this game? Should be a fun trip. I am looking online at RV parks, looks like the JetNation RV will be making an appearance. They actually let you park the RV in one of the lots near the stadium before the game. Just have to figure out where I am staying otherwise. If anyone is going let me know where you are sitting etc. Would be great to get a group together and sit close to each other. My brother in laws good friend used to park his RV Right across the street from the stadium I have tailgated a couple of times with them -- close by where the Yankees play their spring training games -- I can ask him what you may need to do or maybe a 1st come 1st serve kind of deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Claw Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Plan on going. Probably try Berns Steakhouse. What are the best places to eat? Berns is great, see if they'll take you on a tour of the wine cellar. Its impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 7 hours ago, HighPitch said: let me think about that. there arent any really in the city except for a few awful places. Do you want to be close? if your willing to be in a 1 hr radius there are lots. Theres KOA in bay pines....nice on the intercoastal,,,,then theres the best place which is ft desoto with waterfront spots and a nearby beach. then there are some nice clean basic parks in seffner, about half hour east of tampa. depends what you want! I think the closer the better. But that Ft Desoto looks amazing so that might be the way to go. I am checking that one out, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 12 hours ago, the Claw said: Berns is great, see if they'll take you on a tour of the wine cellar. Its impressive Are you in the area? Datz? Columbia? Anything else I need to include? I'll probably check out Cigar City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 This was one I have marked on my calendar since it's only like a 3 1/2 hour drive, but a 3 1/2 hour drive to watch a terrible Football team isnt exciting. @Maxman - pick me up on the way down? Then maybe I'll go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 9 minutes ago, gEYno said: Are you in the area? Datz? Columbia? Anything else I need to include? I'll probably check out Cigar City. Hyde Park is nice. Ate at On Swann on Friday, was excellent. Would recommend. Ybor is ok. Gets sketchy at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 14 hours ago, southparkcpa said: We did one in Charlotte in 2013. Its VERY expensive and time consuming. Perhaps it was $45 in Tampa, I forget. It was worth it. He does EVERYTHING, you just show up and eat and drink. He would I BET, allow you to bring your van etc. For us in Charlotte..we rented an entire lot at $25 a spot and took 25 spots. Beer truck was say $1,000, we had a barbecue truck at $1,000, porta johns, a clean up crew etc. It cost us about $3,000 to throw the "Charlotte Jets fan club" party. Go to our FB page, the photo is the group in 2013. We charged $25 a head and yes we got some complaints but until we had over 100 people , we were out of pocket. We barely broke even. I can hook you up with the guy who runs it. Good guy. My friends and I were at that party you guys threw in 2013. If Tampa is half as good as yours was, nobody will be disappointed. The only thing that could ruin the day, as usual, is the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Schroy Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I am thinking about it. I am in Orlando now, but moving to Melbourne next month. I will go even with the longer ride if we are competing on some level. I won't drive that distance to get frustrated, I can do that t home for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 42 minutes ago, Matt39 said: Hyde Park is nice. Ate at On Swann on Friday, was excellent. Would recommend. Ybor is ok. Gets sketchy at night. On Swann looks nice. Will definitely put it on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 18 hours ago, southparkcpa said: TAmpa JETS fan club will host a HUGE tailgate. I went 8 years ago and had a blast. I may go but if you go, best way to meet up is look up the Tampa Jets fan club and Steve runs a tight ship. He'll charge say $75 a head but it is worth it and he breaks even, Food, beer trucks, tables, tents. IN 2009 Woody Johnson showed up and did a pep talk as well. Is that the group that meets up at Peabody's over by USF? I have watched a couple games there. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I'm definitely going. Might wait to get my tickets until closer to the game unless the fam comes through for my birthday in September. either way, game on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Matt39 said: Hyde Park is nice. Ate at On Swann on Friday, was excellent. Would recommend. Ybor is ok. Gets sketchy at night. lol, I was at Ciccio's on a date Friday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 A buddy of mine is actually moving down to Tampa next week, so that made it an easy decision for this one to make it on the calendar. I'll definitely be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 19 minutes ago, whodeawhodat said: I'm definitely going. Might wait to get my tickets until closer to the game unless the fam comes through for my birthday in September. either way, game on! My father and I are doing this for our 8th year. Outside of when we know someone with tickets, we've never gotten them more than 24 hours out and always get great seats reasonably. NFL Ticket Exchange makes it super easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 2 hours ago, section314 said: My friends and I were at that party you guys threw in 2013. If Tampa is half as good as yours was, nobody will be disappointed. The only thing that could ruin the day, as usual, is the Jets. Thats awesome. I really appreciate it!!! Im Matt, wore the Namath jersey. Its interesting though...we got 2-3 complaints about charging $25. Cant make everyone happy and YS, we geared ours around Tampa. I went to Tampa's in 2009, met the founder of that club. He helped how us what to do etc. Its a LOT of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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