# Tampa with me

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [December 10, 2005, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033 "2005-12-10T10:29:02Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\
**Post date:** [January 25, 2006, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/41 "2006-01-25T12:24:07Z")

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> [@pseudotriton ruber ruber](#):
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> Arriving in Tampa International the morning of February 12 (a Sunday) and leaving the morning of the 23rd.
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> If you folks aren’t bored with each other yet, and would like to hang out with me (or with each other, and the hell with me) for a few hours in there anytime between the 12th and 23rd, I’m up for hanging.

I have 16 minutes I can spare on February 20th, from 6:24 until 6:40 am. How’s that work for you?

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**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\
**Post date:** [January 25, 2006, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/42 "2006-01-25T13:09:57Z")

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> [@ShibbOleth](#):
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> I have 16 minutes I can spare on February 20th, from 6:24 until 6:40 am. How’s that work for you?

I’ll pencil you in.

Do I hear seventeen minutes?

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**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\
**Post date:** [January 25, 2006, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/43 "2006-01-25T13:15:01Z")

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> [@pseudotriton ruber ruber](#):
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> I’ll pencil you in.
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> Do I hear seventeen minutes?

Make it twenty minutes and we can meet at this cool new bar, Challenger’s Deep. I’ve been there once before, but it was a long time ago.

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**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2006, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/44 "2006-02-11T04:10:36Z")

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this Sunday, and I’m coming back again  
ten lays later. Anyone available to show me sights, have a drink, take a walk, tour some oddball place in Tampa/ St Pete, you never get to go to anymore, LMK.

Otherwise, thanks for the tips, all.

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**Author:** ![Nic2004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/4491bb/32.png) [@Nic2004](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nic2004)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2006, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/45 "2006-02-11T04:17:54Z")

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Welcome to the Sunshine State! Better bring that heavy coat. We are due to get a freeze about that time and on Tampa Bay it will feel colder than that.  
Have Fun.

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**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2006, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/46 "2006-02-11T11:35:58Z")

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Leaving on the 23rd? I might be arriving as you’re leaving. Maybe we can have a minifest at the airport Chilis or something…

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**Author:** ![Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambi_Hassenpfeffer)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2006, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/47 "2006-02-11T15:08:15Z")

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When you coming in? Where are you staying? Will you have net access while you’re here? We really ought to get something together for you while you’re around.

They’re right about the weather, though. The highs this week are all over the map – 69, 53, 55, 61, 70 for the next 5 days. Still, the beach is pretty, and sunset on the beach on a clear day is something not to miss.

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**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2006, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/48 "2006-02-11T16:13:06Z")

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> [@Bambi Hassenpfeffer](#):
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> When you coming in? Where are you staying? Will you have net access while you’re here? We really ought to get something together for you while you’re around.
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> They’re right about the weather, though. The highs this week are all over the map – 69, 53, 55, 61, 70 for the next 5 days. Still, the beach is pretty, and sunset on the beach on a clear day is something not to miss.

Coming in tomorrow afternoon. As per the OP, staying with a buddy. If you have Starbucks there (and where do you not have Starbucks?) I should have access via my laptop. And yes, you ought to. 😃

You people crack me up. 53-70 degrees isn’t all over the map, it’s friggen perfection. I’ll be arriving with my earmuffs, scarves, and 36 other pieces of blizzard paraphenalia, just to get from my cab to the terminal, into 60s sunshine. I think I’ll be able to handle “all over the map.”

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**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2006, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/49 "2006-02-11T16:16:17Z")

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Usually some very nice sunsets in the “winter” as **Bambi** pointed out.  
When are we getting together?

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**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2006, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/50 "2006-02-11T16:22:26Z")

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> [@ShibbOleth](#):
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> When are we getting together?

You tell me. I’m the one without a schedule to meet the next six months.

Actually, either end of my Tampa stay would be best, near the 12th or near the 23rd, since I may cruise around for a few days in the middle, to give my buddy a break from me and to visit friends in other parts of your fine state. If you want to name a time and place that works for you, I’ll be there.

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**Author:** ![Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambi_Hassenpfeffer)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2006, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/51 "2006-02-13T17:03:22Z")

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> [@pseudotriton ruber ruber](#):
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> You tell me. I’m the one without a schedule to meet the next six months.

Let’s get the ball rolling, y’all. I’m free tonight and next weekend (the 18th and 19th), but I work til eleven in Bradenton every other night. Since it’s heading back up into the 70s later in the week, I say we take him down to the beach for dinner at sunset. There aren’t many pretty things to look at around here, but there is that. Thoughts?

Oh, and **pseudotriton** , when I say cold, I mean \< 70. You see, Floridians will die of exposure if left outside overnight in sub-70 temperatures. We’re a weak people when it comes to cold.

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**Author:** ![Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambi_Hassenpfeffer)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2006, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/52 "2006-02-13T17:05:08Z")

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> [@Bambi Hassenpfeffer](#):
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> I’m free tonight and next weekend (the 18th and 19th)

I’m such a damn moron. The **19th** and the **20th**.

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**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2006, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/53 "2006-02-13T17:50:08Z")

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> [@Bambi Hassenpfeffer](#):
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> Let’s get the ball rolling, y’all. I’m free tonight and next weekend (the 18th and 19th), but I work til eleven in Bradenton every other night. Since it’s heading back up into the 70s later in the week, I say we take him down to the beach for dinner at sunset. There aren’t many pretty things to look at around here, but there is that. Thoughts?
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> Oh, and **pseudotriton** , when I say cold, I mean \< 70. You see, Floridians will die of exposure if left outside overnight in sub-70 temperatures. We’re a weak people when it comes to cold.

Ok, later in the week works better for me. I’m supposed to be a good dad and watch my sons baseball game tonight. It’s going to be cold so I’ll be the sole supporter from our family. Saturday night I am likewise booked but I could do Sunday. If you decide on the 18th then I’d be happy to meet up with **PRR** on a different night.

As to us being a weak lot, it’s true, but we also don’t wilt as easily in the hot sun. Or we know how to use air conditioning effectively, one or the other. I forget which.

Finally, our own beloved **Bluesman** is retiring from his first career this Friday so y’all should send him a note or something. And that means we might also be out somewhere on Friday night, although I’m a little hazy on details.

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**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2006, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/54 "2006-02-13T17:57:26Z")

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:::sputtering at the sheer surprise that any planning of a get-together in the Tampa area has been noticibly void of my name anywhere at all in this entire thread:::  
:::glaring at **Shibb** :::  
Well, since I’ve not been invited yet I don’t see the harm in inviting myself along for the ride, so, what are we doing and when? I am free Wednesday after like 8ish, and Friday night I’ll be at **Bluesman** ’s retirement party. Saturday I’m 100% free so if we’re all not too terribly hungover from Friday night I’m down for a beach-dinner-thing.  
BTW **Shibb** , have you found out if you’re giving me a ride to Tampa on Friday or not?

Let me know.

-foxy

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**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2006, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/55 "2006-02-13T18:22:56Z")

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> [@ladyfoxfyre](#):
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> :::sputtering at the sheer surprise that any planning of a get-together in the Tampa area has been noticibly void of my name anywhere at all in this entire thread:::  
> :::glaring at **Shibb** :::

Just trying to hog you all to myself, dear.

> [@](#):
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> BTW **Shibb** , have you found out if you’re giving me a ride to Tampa on Friday or not?
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> Let me know.
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> -foxy

I assumed it was a command more than a request. The question seems to be much more of “when” than “if”, no?

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**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2006, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/56 "2006-02-13T20:50:07Z")

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> [@ShibbOleth](#):
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> Just trying to hog you all to myself, dear.
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> I assumed it was a command more than a request. The question seems to be much more of “when” than “if”, no?

Of course, of course. Well it depends on when you get off work early or not, so yeah, I suppose it just is an issue of when.  
I haven’t done much research, how old is **PRR** anyway? I’d make some suggestions but I have no idea what kinds of activities would interest him.

-foxy

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**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2006, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/57 "2006-02-13T23:26:32Z")

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> [@ShibbOleth](#):
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> Finally, our own beloved **Bluesman** is retiring from his first career this Friday so y’all should send him a note or something. And that means we might also be out somewhere on Friday night, although I’m a little hazy on details.

Does that mean you can come? If so, the details are to be on base (directions forthcoming) for the ceremony at 2, and then from there to the Italian Club for much merry making.

Sunday is my best day for Dopefesting, as I’ll have dispatched all the family members that need tending by then.

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**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2006, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/58 "2006-02-14T01:43:55Z")

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> [@ladyfoxfyre](#):
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> , how old is **PRR** anyway? .
> 
> -foxy

Old. Real old.

One year for every card in the deck. (No Jokers.)

It’s nice here. A girl in my friend’s evening class came in complaining about how horribly cold it is. I restrained myslf from laughing in her face.

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**Author:** ![Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambi_Hassenpfeffer)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2006, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/59 "2006-02-14T05:40:44Z")

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> [@pseudotriton ruber ruber](#):
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> It’s nice here. A girl in my friend’s evening class came in complaining about how horribly cold it is. I restrained myslf from laughing in her face.

But it’s 47 degrees outside! How did they live here before central heat?!

Of course, one of my favorite activities is watching the tourists wilt at 10p on a summer night when it’s 88 with 95% humidity, so it’s all about what you’re used to.

Oh, and checking the weather reports, you picked a good week to get out of the northeast, that’s for sure.

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**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2006, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tampa-with-me/335033/60 "2006-02-14T06:08:16Z")

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> [@Lucretia](#):
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> Does that mean you can come? If so, the details are to be on base (directions forthcoming) for the ceremony at 2, and then from there to the Italian Club for much merry making.
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> Sunday is my best day for Dopefesting, as I’ll have dispatched all the family members that need tending by then.

**Shibb** ’s coming because he’s giving me a ride there. Something about alcohol, and us having to sleep together. I’m fuzzy on the details, but then again I think he’s counting on that…  
-foxy

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