Date: Fri, 6 Oct 1995 00:19:49 +0000
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From: "Joe Clark" <jclark@polaris.net>
Subject: Bug Jam '95 - Land O' Lakes, Florida
Hi all,
Just received a flyer for the aforementioned show (Land O' Lakes is
just north of Tampa). I have no connection yada yada yada....
The show is Sunday, Nov 12, $1.00 donation for admission (can you
say, "Not at a drag strip"? Sure you can!).
Toy & Model Contest
Bug Slam (oh, the humanity)
Hula Hoop and Big Hair Contests (at least it sounds more dignified
than a bikini contest)
Engine Blow Contest (I can think of ten people on this list who could
ace that one :)
I note that the event is held in conjunction with the Land O' Lakes
Flapjack Festival, at the county park on US41 between SR52 and SR54;
there will be a midway with rides and food (separate admission). NO
alcohol, pets, four wheelers, mini bikes, or golf carts.
Fortunately they forgot to mention drugs and firearms.
Plenty of show classes ($25 entry)
Used parts vendor space $15-$30
Accomodations at the Masters Inn, I-75 & SR54, $28.95 for 1-4 people
(tell 'em you're with the bug jam) 1-813-973-0155.
Also Quail Run Campground ("clean & friendly") 1-813-973-0999 mention
bug jam for 10% off.
[nb - there should be some state parks in the area, too - I have a
link to the state parks system at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ but it
wasn't working last time I checked]
Several sponsors and presenters listed - one I've dealt with is
Sundance Bug&Buggy in Plant City (813-752-4207) - you might call them
for more info.
Listed phones:
Vendors & General: Jeannie Brumley (813) 996-6306 T-F 9-6, Sat 9-1
Judging & Classes: David Evans (813) 231-2564 eves til 9pm
Had enough?
My fondest memory of this event is from about 5 years ago when I got
the chance to start a guy's '58 pickup using the hand crank - way
cool!
I'd love to go, but I'm getting married in Barbados on 10/30 and
having the reception in Tally on 11/11 - maybe the bride can be
convinced to leave her visiting relatives in town and make a five
hour drive first thing the next am but I doubt it. Unreasonable
woman.
Joe
Joe Clark jclark@nexus.polaris.net http://www.polaris.net/~jclark/
Floridiana.Fiction.VWs.Kidstuff.CBT.Whimsy-by-the-truckload.
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