2017 Florida "Barner's Bash"

[Vic Piano]

Cigar City Flatheads 2017 Florida “Barner’s Bash” Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn Express located at 2125 Corporate Center Drive, Trinity, Florida 34655 Phone: 727-835-7820. The 2017 event will be held from February 24th to 26th.

The Holiday Inn Express is pet friendly; we offer a free daily hot breakfast buffet ($10 value) and free WI-FI. We have a 24 hour business & fitness center, an outdoor hot tub and heated pool. Each room has a 49’ flat screen T.V., microwave, refrigerator & Keurig. We also have a meeting room that holds 40 people comfortably classroom style and a 15 passenger van/shuttle available.

Standard per day rate for the time period is: $219.00 for a two Queen bed or one King bed room. The Cigar City Flatheads discount rate is: $149.00 per night.

Please note we will honor the discounted rate for shoulder dates for your guests who check in early and/or check out later in the week. We look forward to accommodating the Cigar City Flatheads.

The Cigar City Flatheads group booking link is below. We recommend calling the hotel directly at 727-835-7820 to make reservations using your 3 letter code CCF. Holiday Inn Express Link

To review, your guests have up until January 27, 2017 to reserve their rooms at the discounted rate and they can cancel up until 6:00PM of their arrival date without penalty.

This should be all the info you need to book a room. The hotel is located just off of SR-54 in Trinity, FL, west of I-75.

We opted for a different hotel after receiving a number of bad reviews from last years group. You are not obligated to stay at the host hotel so feel free to scout around the area for other opportunities.

[Pat/Ohio]

Looking forward to Barner's Bash again this year! See you all then!

Pat

[JM 35 Sedan]

Hoping I can make it as well. It's always nice to spend some winter time in the warm Florida sun, and catching up with some good V8ing friends

[mhsprecher]

Thanks, Vic. I plan to be there. A lot of fun last year.

[Vic Piano]

Pat, please give me a call when you get to the sunshine state, I'd like to try and schedule a visit to Tommy's place again if we could. Thanks.

[Vic Piano]

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As always, we are looking forward to seeing all our Flathead friends and enjoying some topless cruisin' at the 2017 Florida "Barner's Bash". Till then, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from the Cigar City Flatheads.

[jerry shook]

Sarah an I are looking forward to it as always. See you then.

[Vic Piano]

Excellent Jerry. Merry Christmas to you and Sarah. See you at the "Barner's Bash".

[jerry shook]

Merry Christmas to you Vic an all ford Barner's .

[Bruce in southern OH]

Merry Christmas!! Remember the Service Men and Women who cannot make it home!!

[Vic Piano]

Merry Christmas Bruce. I spent two Christmases overseas myself, while in the Army, so I know what that's like. God bless our service men and women.

[Vic Piano]

TAMPA BAY AUTO MUSEUM www.tbauto.org.
Today Mike and I took a cruise over to Pinellas Park, Florida, to check out the TAMPA BAY AUTO MUSEUM as a possible stop on the Saturday driving tour part of the 2017 Florida “Barner’s Bash”, from February 24th to 26th. We both came away with the conclusion that the TAMPA BAY AUTO MUSEUM is a must see attraction. The Cigar City Flatheads were given a group discount, just $5.00 per person to tour the 14,000 sq. ft. museum chock full of outstanding vehicles. The location is just about a half hour ride from the host hotel, and features panoramic views of Tampa Bay, perfect for topless cruisin… For lunch, there is a Steak & Lube just about two miles from the museum, and they have car shows just about every weekend. We plan on arriving at the museum between 10 and 10:30 am on Saturday, Feb. 25th. We’ve also booked the pavilion at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor, Fl. For the traditional Cigar City Flatheads BBQ. Additionally, we are setting up several garage/restoration shop tours for Friday, and don’t forget PIZZA for lunch at the now famous Keystone Corner Deli… See you in February.

[Henry Floored]

Great Vic, I'm looking forward to it. Can't wait to see our Flathead friends.

[flatford8]

Can't wait to see the CCFH folks in sunny FLA. ........ Mark

[mhsprecher]

Sounds great. I already booked my flight, so I didn't need any more incentive to go. I just wish I was in a position to take one of my old cars down there! I hope someone will give me a ride!

[Vic Piano]

Originally Posted by mhsprecher

Sounds great. I already booked my flight, so I didn't need any more incentive to go. I just wish I was in a position to take one of my old cars down there! I hope someone will give me a ride!

You can ride with me, I can always use extra help if and when pushing becomes involved...

[Vic Piano]

Here's a reminder for those of you that are planning to attend the 2017 Florida "Barner's Bash" from February 24th to 26th... You have until January 27th, to book your room and take advantage of significant savings on the room rate. Should you find other accommodations, please remember that the 'host hotel' will be the point of origin for all events. See you in February.

[flatford8]

I booked my flight and car yesterday. I'll be showing up in a Japanese rental so I'll be needing a ride in something built before 1954........ Mark

[Vic Piano]

Mark, I'm sure we'll find room for you in one of the Flatheads. See you in February.

[Vic Piano]

It's getting close to that time when we'll need a headcount of those who will be attending the 2017 Florida "Barner's Bash". from February 24th to 26th. If you are going to attend, please contact me here on the FordBarn or on the Cigar City Flatheads pages on FaceBook, to let me know how many people you will be bringing. Looking forward to seeing everyone in February. Thanks. Vic

[flat 39]

I plan on showing up again.

[Vic Piano]

Excellent Dick, will you be with us for all three days? I hope.

[mhsprecher]

I plan to be there all three days. I have hotel and flight reservations already.

[Vic Piano]

Did you reserve a room at the host hotel or a different one? Just curious, as we will be meeting each morning at the host hotel.

[Old Redneck]

Sure wish I could come down there. I not sure that any of my Junkers would make it. Anyway I am still working being a slum lord. If we came down there all hell would break loose up here. Can't afford to hire help to keep the peace when we are gone anymore. At my age I got one foot in the grave anyway the wife says. I wish all of you a good time and stay out of the bars.

[mhsprecher]

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At the host hotel. Easier that way.

[Vic Piano]

Hi Redneck, haven't seen you in several years, would love to have you and your wife come down for the weekend. You can even drive one of my "Junker's" if you want.

[Pat/Ohio]

Vic,

Candy and I will be there Saturday and Sunday. Looking forward to seeing all of you again! Be safe!

Pat

[JM 35 Sedan]

Vic, I am planning to be there, but unsure about the details on how I'll be coming down at this time.

[Vic Piano]

Excellent John, we're looking forward to seeing you. I'll warn all the ladies... LOL

[Vic Piano]

Here's an up date, for those of you that are planning on joining us at the 2017 Florida "Barner's Bash" from February 24th to 26th. We've got a bunch of really cool things scheduled for all three days, and we'll be cruisin' all around Tampa Bay, taking in some beautiful scenery on the way to our chosen destinations. The "host hotel" is a new one this year, the previous hotel had changed ownership and we had a number of attendees express concerns about the diminished level of service and quality so, we moved up to a brand new location. They've given us a substantial room rate discount, and I'm sure everyone will be pleased. I almost forgot to mention, there is more then adequate space for trailer parking. If you haven't booked your room(s) already, you have until January 27, 2017 to reserve rooms at the discounted rate, and, if need be, you can cancel up until 6:00PM of the arrival date without penalty. We recommend calling the hotel directly at 727-835-7820 to make reservations using your 3 letter code CCF . Additional information about the hotel is posted on page one of this thread. The Cigar City Flatheads are looking forward to seeing everyone in February.

[jerry shook]

Vic. Sara an I are looking forward to this year like always. Hope we have a large group with there Flatheads.

[JM 35 Sedan]

I may need to "bum" a ride or two in an old Ford at this years Bash . Rental cars aren't that much fun in the sun

[Vic Piano]

You are welcome to ride with me John, I just hope there will be room for all the women... LOL

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

You are welcome to ride with me John, I just hope there will be room for all the women... LOL

Okay Vic, we can always pack plenty of extra women in there if we go topless

[Vic Piano]

Sounds like a plan... See you soon.

[Zimmco]

Vic,

Nancy and I will be there. Unfortunately, we'll be in a modern car, but just being around flatheads and Barners will do just fine! What time will everyone meet at the hotel on Friday?

Al

[Vic Piano]

Al, we'll meet in the lobby of the host hotel at 9:00am on Friday, the 24th. I think there will be several people getting in on Thursday evening, so we might try to do an impromptu dinner, we'll see how things come together. If you will PM me I'll give you my cell phone number. Please call me when you get in. Thanks. Vic

[Vic Piano]

Just two weeks to go for the Florida "Barner's Bash". the host hotel is still accepting reservations and honoring the discount room rate. If you haven't made your reservations yet, I recommend that you book your room(s) quickly. The host hotel is the Holiday Inn Express at 2125 Corporate Center Drive in Trinity, Fl, (SR 54). The phone # is: 727-835-7820. Be sure to mention the code, CCF to secure your discount. See ya in two weeks.

[Vic Piano]

The eleventh annual Florida "Barner's Bash" is just one week from tomorrow, February 24th to 26th so, if you are planning on joining us for some Flathead Fun in the Florida Sun, I hope you made you hotel reservations and, if you are flying in to Tampa, hopefully the weather where you are won't cause any delays. I will be meeting with early arrivals on Thursday afternoon at the host hotel and hopefully we'll all go out to dinner that evening. Looking forward to seeing everyone and having an enjoyable weekend. Vic

[Vic Piano]

This just in: As an added feature to the Cigar City Flatheads 2017 Florida "Barner's Bash", we will have door prizes at the Sunday BBQ. We will be giving out Gift Certificates from Mac's Auto Parts. I'd like to thank Mac's for their support in helping us make our events even better.

[Vic Piano]

Just checked the expanded weather forecast... Looks like we'll have blue skies, sunshine and warm (perfect for topless cruisin') weather, for all three days of the Cigar City Flatheads Florida "Barner's Bash".

[mhsprecher]

Looking forward to it!

[flat 39]

You mean I put rainX on my windshield for nothing.

[Vic Piano]

Originally Posted by flat 39

You mean I put rainX on my windshield for nothing.

Dick... Have you been in a vacuum... ??? LOL See you in a few days.

[Vic Piano]

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It's raining here in Tampa Bay today but, the forecast calls for zero chance of rain, sunny skies and warm (mid to high 70's) temps for the Cigar City Flatheads Florida Barner's Bash" weekend. Perfect topless cruisin' weather...

[Vic Piano]

I'm plannin' on being at the host hotel this evening, around 6:00pm, to welcome the early arrivals for the Cigar City Flatheads eleventh Florida "Barner's Bash". It looks like the weather will be excellent for the full three days of events we have scheduled, plenty of sunshine, blue skies and temps in the mid to high 70's. Excellent topless cruisin' weather.

[adileo]

I'll be there in spirit! Take lots of pic

[KGS]

Hey Guy's, Per someone else's suggestion, I checked on the EAA Ford Trimotor schedule. It follows here and should be a gas if you could schedule a flight. If you go to the EAA website, it has a link to the scheduler which should be done right away as they fill up quick. Ken

February 23-26, 2017 Naples, FL - Naples Municipal Airport

Field Location: Commercial Airlines Terminal
Aircraft: EAA Ford 4-AT-E

edit: Here is the EAA web link:
https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/flight-ex...tor-tour-stops

[Steves46]

See everyone tomorrow morning. Steve

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Steves46

See everyone tomorrow morning. Steve

See you in the morning Steve

Originally Posted by adileo

I'll be there in spirit! Take lots of pic

I'm flying Spirit to Tampa

Originally Posted by KGS

Hey Guy's, Per someone else's suggestion, I checked on the EAA Ford Trimotor schedule. It follows here and should be a gas if you could schedule a flight. If you go to the EAA website, it has a link to the scheduler which should be done right away as they fill up quick. Ken

February 23-26, 2017 Naples, FL - Naples Municipal Airport

Field Location: Commercial Airlines Terminal
Aircraft: EAA Ford 4-AT-E

edit: Here is the EAA web link:
https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/flight-ex...tor-tour-stops

This sounds very cool. Thanks for posting the info.

[KGS]

John, It was with good intention that I posted the EAA info but what I failed to realize was it is about 190 miles from Vic's town to Naples, Fla. Not really convenient to the "Barn Bashers".
Hopefully, someone closer to Naples can go and take a flight on the "Tin Goose"
Ken

[mhsprecher]

Vic keeps us pretty busy, but it would be cool to see a Tri-motor outside of a museum some time. Too far away, but thanks anyway.

[Vic Piano]

We’ve had a resurgence of interest in the Cigar City Flatheads T-shirts so, we are considering ordering more however, before we do, we will need a commitment for at least fifty shirts to cover the initial cost of production. Additionally, in an effort to keep the ‘per unit’ cost down, we will limit the shirt size to Extra Large only. Based on our previous T-shirt order, the cost per shirt plus shipping and handling will be somewhere around $25.00 (subject to change). There is no limit on the number of shirts you that can purchase. We will take orders until we reach the minimum number required, at which point we will request payment and fill those orders.

If you are interested in ordering a Cigar City Flatheads T-Shirt(s) please PM me on FaceBook or on FordBarn. Don’t forget to include the number of shirts you want to order as well as your mailing address.

Thanks for your continued support of the Cigar City Flatheads.

Vic