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South Florida Meetup
« on: April 14, 2019, 12:07:42 PM »
Hi Everyone!

I'm very interested in meeting up with some like minded individuals here in South Florida.  My wife and I have recently discovered FIRE although we were on our own path via real estate prior to this. South Florida in general doesn't seem like it would have many FIRE enthusiasts with people so concerned about appearances and keeping up with the Jones's.

That being said, my wife and I are in our early 40's DINK's and looking to stay motivated and learn from fellow FIRE converts. We're located in Palm Beach County (Boynton/Delray area).  I'd be happy to arrange the logistics for a meetup if people are interested! 

John

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2019, 12:55:27 PM »
Wish you posted this just a few days ago. I was down in Boynton and Delray for a wedding this weekend, and had some downtime on Friday.

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2019, 05:08:12 PM »
Dang, OK maybe next time you're in town and if you're interested.  Where are you currently located?


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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2019, 05:45:54 PM »
I am in. In Dade but can travel to meet up.

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2019, 04:26:20 AM »
Hi Daisy,

Sounds good! Do you think we can recruit 3 more people? and then we can lock down a location next! :-) Look forward to meeting.

John

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2019, 10:56:50 PM »
There are a couple of other threads where South Floridians tried to meetup. As far as I know, it has never happened. Maybe we are just a lazy bunch.

Check out these threads:
https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/meetups-and-social-events/florida-mustachians!!!/
https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/meetups-and-social-events/south-florida/

It sounds like we have the following people in South Florida (including me):

@Even Steven
@Wanderer10
@Sailors Grave
@rxfish
@Spitfire
@TVRodriguez
@nazar
@FIstateofmind
@85urquattro
@Daisy

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2019, 12:00:07 PM »
Adding us to the list, but don’t count on us being regulars.  We are over on the other coast in Naples area, but get over to Miami at least a few times a year, though with a new baby, we’ll see how that works out in the future! 

If anyone is out here, feel free to drop us a line.  =)

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2019, 12:57:49 PM »
Adding us to the list, but don’t count on us being regulars.  We are over on the other coast in Naples area, but get over to Miami at least a few times a year, though with a new baby, we’ll see how that works out in the future! 

If anyone is out here, feel free to drop us a line.  =)

 We can meet up somewhere in between. Just about a month ago I realized I've never been to Big Cypress National Park and it might be nice to do a hike around there combined with a picnic.

Congratulations on the new baby!

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2019, 10:05:47 AM »
Hello, yup I'm still down here in Broward county. 

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2019, 05:50:08 PM »
Join the choose fi meet up group on fb -  i went to a meet up through there!

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2019, 11:34:33 AM »
Join the choose fi meet up group on fb -  i went to a meet up through there!

Thanks for this. Just joined, it seems to be a busy group and has an event calendar for meetups. It may be easier to piggyback off them.

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2019, 06:55:25 PM »
I joined the fb group. I'm thinking I'll check out a meetup through them. I'd definitely be interested in a mustachian one too

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2019, 08:02:57 AM »
If anyone is interested, someone from the group is trying to set up a screening of the Playing with FIRE documentary at the Regal movie theater in Hollywood on July 8. I signed up for it but it is not a sure thing until 36 more tickets are sold (as of this post).

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2019, 09:13:17 AM »
Bummer we just left! Will be back though 😁 Following

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #14 on: June 10, 2019, 10:51:16 AM »
If anyone is interested, someone from the group is trying to set up a screening of the Playing with FIRE documentary at the Regal movie theater in Hollywood on July 8. I signed up for it but it is not a sure thing until 36 more tickets are sold (as of this post).

How do you get tickets? I couldn't find any info at the theater's website.

I recently saw the documentary. I wouldn't mind supporting the cause by paying for another ticket, but maybe I will. How much is the ticket?

If anything, this could be a good excuse to finally do a South Florida meetup after the movie plays on that night. We certainly do need an external stimulus like this to get us going in South Florida!

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #15 on: June 10, 2019, 10:51:51 AM »
Bummer we just left! Will be back though 😁 Following

Let us know when you are back in town. Would love to hear about your travels.

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2019, 02:30:37 PM »
@Daisy

https://www.tugg.com/events/playing-with-fire-8lfi?fbclid=IwAR2v9C37WgsS3jEX5Om_PcNws86myKhonW8m1fUPoo_aJvZUea1d-8Mr61k

Clearly I am not a good salesman, didn't even put a link up! There it is. Tickets are $15 and it looks like we need 19 more to make it happen. Not sure if there are tickets available after that target is reached or if it is an exact number.



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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2019, 02:17:49 PM »
@Daisy

https://www.tugg.com/events/playing-with-fire-8lfi?fbclid=IwAR2v9C37WgsS3jEX5Om_PcNws86myKhonW8m1fUPoo_aJvZUea1d-8Mr61k

Clearly I am not a good salesman, didn't even put a link up! There it is. Tickets are $15 and it looks like we need 19 more to make it happen. Not sure if there are tickets available after that target is reached or if it is an exact number.

I talked my sister into it and just reserved 2 tickets.

I've spread the word around to my circle of friends that are always asking me to give them more information on FI. Some in Miami have complained about it landing on a weeknight in Broward. Why isn't it showing on a weekend? There would probably be a larger turnout.

We only need 12 more people to sign up for the film for it to be shown!

Step up to the plate:

@Even Steven
@Wanderer10
@Sailors Grave
@rxfish
@Spitfire
@TVRodriguez
@nazar
@FIstateofmind
@85urquattro
@plantingourpennies
@Daisy

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #18 on: June 19, 2019, 11:42:38 AM »
@Daisy

https://www.tugg.com/events/playing-with-fire-8lfi?fbclid=IwAR2v9C37WgsS3jEX5Om_PcNws86myKhonW8m1fUPoo_aJvZUea1d-8Mr61k

Clearly I am not a good salesman, didn't even put a link up! There it is. Tickets are $15 and it looks like we need 19 more to make it happen. Not sure if there are tickets available after that target is reached or if it is an exact number.

I talked my sister into it and just reserved 2 tickets.

I've spread the word around to my circle of friends that are always asking me to give them more information on FI. Some in Miami have complained about it landing on a weeknight in Broward. Why isn't it showing on a weekend? There would probably be a larger turnout.

We only need 12 more people to sign up for the film for it to be shown!

Step up to the plate:

@Even Steven
@Wanderer10
@Sailors Grave
@rxfish
@Spitfire
@TVRodriguez
@nazar
@FIstateofmind
@85urquattro
@plantingourpennies
@Daisy

Ack, July 8th I'm booked with something else.  Sorry I can't make it!

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2019, 12:47:53 PM »
i am also in south florida, miami to be exact. would love to see the film as well, trying to make sure i'll be back in time from my travels!

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #20 on: June 19, 2019, 03:33:09 PM »
Join the choose fi meet up group on fb -  i went to a meet up through there!

Thanks for this. Just joined, it seems to be a busy group and has an event calendar for meetups. It may be easier to piggyback off them.

Me too!

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #21 on: June 27, 2019, 04:19:33 PM »
I would definitely go but I'm gonna be out of town =(

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #22 on: July 09, 2019, 07:09:41 AM »
That was a fun meetup and I really liked the documentary. Not sure how many from this board were able to go, but overall it was a great turnout!

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Re: South Florida Meetup
« Reply #23 on: July 09, 2019, 05:52:53 PM »
That was a fun meetup and I really liked the documentary. Not sure how many from this board were able to go, but overall it was a great turnout!

I was there! I guess we didn't swap forum names.

 

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