Want to Take a Train To Lunch With MJ?

Started by Ocklawaha, August 12, 2011, 11:54:27 PM

If MJ offered a day trip to Winter Park for lunch via Amtrak would you consider

$30-$40 dollars plus meal costs seems reasonable (find our own lunch)
19 (76%)
$50-$60 dollars including meal costs seems reasonable
10 (40%)
Saturday aprox 7:30 am until 3:30 pm
21 (84%)
Sunday aprox 7:30 am until 3:30 pm
9 (36%)
I like the Winter Park - Park Avenue train trip idea
20 (80%)
I'd lalso like to see MJ group motor coach day trips
4 (16%)
I'd like a day trip to Fernandina Beach, restaurants, state parks etc.
7 (28%)
I'd like a day trip to St. Augustine, restaurants, national and state parks etc.
9 (36%)
I'd like a day trip to Daytona Beach, restaurants, museum, beaches
10 (40%)
I'd also like my own option, please explain
1 (4%)

Total Members Voted: 25

Voting closed: August 22, 2011, 11:54:27 PM

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Ocklawaha

August 12, 2011, 11:54:27 PM Last Edit: August 13, 2011, 04:05:26 PM by Ocklawaha
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A train trip to Winter Park is like none other in the State of Florida. The AMTRAK depot sits in the center of a city park in a very alive, upscale and exclusive downtown business district. Step off the train in gardens, and walk 1/2 block to some of the highest rated restaurants in Central Florida, afterwhich we all migrate back to the train station for the return trip...oh and yes the Lounge Car will be open.

Yeah, it's for real folks, we're exploring the idea of taking single day trips out and back to some of the surrounding areas. The earliest trips would probably be sometime in October. Group rates make it affordable and it gives us a chance to mingle. Please share your thoughts.

OCKLAWAHA

Dashing Dan

#1
August 13, 2011, 07:33:42 AM
This is a great idea. My wife and I did this trip about five or six years ago, and we had a great time.
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.  - Benjamin Franklin

Dog Walker

#2
August 13, 2011, 08:07:37 AM
Count the two of us in, Ock.  If Winter Park, Saturday is better than Sunday when some of the stores are closed.
When all else fails hug the dog.

Noone

#3
August 13, 2011, 08:25:14 AM
I'd participate. Winter Park is a destination for me that would be a real tourist trip.

BridgeTroll

#4
August 13, 2011, 09:08:08 AM
Im in for two...
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

danem

#5
August 13, 2011, 10:58:41 AM
I'd be game. I always wanted to ride a train.  :D

Lunican

#6
August 13, 2011, 11:04:27 AM
Since Ock picked the least flattering photo of Winter Park ever taken in the history of mankind, here is a photo tour of the area: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2011-feb-urban-connectivity-winter-park

Dapperdan

#7
August 13, 2011, 11:25:51 AM
My wife and I are game if it is on a Saturday. We were just thinking about taking Amtrak to Miami for a cruise as opposed to flying or driving and this would be a wonderful test run.

Ocklawaha

#8
August 13, 2011, 04:07:39 PM
Quote from: Lunican on August 13, 2011, 11:04:27 AM
Since Ock picked the least flattering photo of Winter Park ever taken in the history of mankind, here is a photo tour of the area: http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2011-feb-urban-connectivity-winter-park

You are right, just the late hour and couldn't find the ones I wanted. I've inserted two new photos but nothing as good as the classic shot I'm looking for. I'll keep digging and perhaps adding.

OCKLAWAHA

thelakelander

#9
August 13, 2011, 07:52:31 PM
Winter Park's Amtrak station actual sucks as far as looks go. It's the surrounding context that makes the place special.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

Noone

#10
August 13, 2011, 08:35:18 PM
Same can be said of Hogans Creek, The Pier, Mccoys Creek, the surrounding context that makes the place special.
Lake, keep thinking singles. Who is ready to announce the still unidentifiable structure next to the casket factory and behind the old St. Lukes Hospital?

north miami

#11
August 13, 2011, 09:07:16 PM

Count my wife & I in!

Lounge Car huddle with all posting here would be Wonderful!

Jaxson

#12
August 13, 2011, 10:11:59 PM
I am very interested in going! 
John Louis Meeks, Jr.

BrSpiritus

#13
August 14, 2011, 08:41:52 AM
Dad and I are game for the Winter Park trip if it's on a Saturday.

ChriswUfGator

#14
August 14, 2011, 08:42:12 AM
Lol, I suggested this to Stephen a year ago. Finding the time to do it proved another story.

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