Gainsville 19 October - 8th November

*Clare Gledhill* · August 22nd, 2006, 10:34 PM

As it says on the thread title - I'm going to be in Florida for the above time period (well I actually go there earlier but will be shaking hands with Mickey Mouse until 18th.)

I want to be near High Springs for a while and then Gainsville for the GUE conference and need accomodation for this period. I'm told that Gainsville is a better bet as there are more places to eat.

Any suggestions? Cheap suits me given the length of stay, drying facilities even better. Anyone on here with accomodation that they rent out or suggestions for a good place to stay.

Dan T · August 23rd, 2006, 12:45 AM

PM Stacey she rents rooms out of her house, for divers and friends.

graham_hk · August 23rd, 2006, 03:58 AM

If you want cheap High Springs country Inn is 5 min walk from EE and cheap. Floyds is accross the street.

If you want places to eat don't go to Florida in general

sasdasdaf · August 23rd, 2006, 05:41 AM

i stayed with StaceyS last trip to High Springs. She's in Ft White, about 5 min drive from EE and 30 min from Gainvesville. for me, it was perfectly comfortably and convenient. plus, she's a really good cave diver.

Divingniknaks · August 23rd, 2006, 01:48 PM

Claire there's a Motel opposite Salvo (can't remember the name sorry), it gets used by divers a lot.

Straight opposite is a great place to eat, just a cpl of doors up from Salvo and it's only a 5 minute walk into the metropolis.

Mail Corey at Salvo, he'll give you the numbers and names and stuff.

HTH

Phill

PBrown · August 23rd, 2006, 02:05 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks)

Claire there's a Motel opposite Salvo (can't remember the name sorry), it gets used by divers a lot.

High Springs Country Inn
http://www.highsprings.com/cinns/

Quote:

Straight opposite is a great place to eat, just a cpl of doors up from Salvo and it's only a 5 minute walk into the metropolis.

Floyds
http://floydsdiner.com/

cheers,
Paul

Rubis · August 23rd, 2006, 02:14 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks)

Straight opposite is a great place to eat, just a cpl of doors up from Salvo and it's only a 5 minute walk into the metropolis.

Just avoid the meatloaf

it doesn't go well with New Year's Galaxy dives ...

Otherwise there's also the Cadillac next to Floyd's and the cute the Rustic Inn ... It's really nice

Breakfast was 3$ last year

http://www.rusticinn.net/. Call in advance, Tom, the owner does not like "surprise" venues. But he will give you a good rate if you call in advance and say you're a cave diver.

Cheers

caverkevin · August 23rd, 2006, 02:17 PM

Just a word of warning!!!

I like Floyd's, beware of the meat loaf. Only time I been sick under water. It was from eating the meat loaf.

Nothing like getting violently ill at the park bench to really freak you dive buddies out.

Since I am planning on being the general area now. Looking at going to the GUE event. Looking forward to putting faces together with names.

Cheers!!!

Kevin

Dan T · August 24th, 2006, 12:32 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by graham_hk)

If you want cheap High Springs country Inn is 5 min walk from EE and cheap. Floyds is accross the street.

If you want places to eat don't go to Florida in general

What?? we have very good food,.... dang yankees

August 22nd, 2006, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill (Online) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,540	Gainsville 19 October - 8th November As it says on the thread title - I'm going to be in Florida for the above time period (well I actually go there earlier but will be shaking hands with Mickey Mouse until 18th.) I want to be near High Springs for a while and then Gainsville for the GUE conference and need accomodation for this period. I'm told that Gainsville is a better bet as there are more places to eat. Any suggestions? Cheap suits me given the length of stay, drying facilities even better. Anyone on here with accomodation that they rent out or suggestions for a good place to stay. __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

August 23rd, 2006, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Claire there's a Motel opposite Salvo (can't remember the name sorry), it gets used by divers a lot. Straight opposite is a great place to eat, just a cpl of doors up from Salvo and it's only a 5 minute walk into the metropolis. Mail Corey at Salvo, he'll give you the numbers and names and stuff. HTH Phill __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

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Rubis(Offline) cave deprived and Kissed Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Broadway, (lost in Central NC, USA far far way from Caves SIGH !!!) Posts: 275	Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks) Straight opposite is a great place to eat, just a cpl of doors up from Salvo and it's only a 5 minute walk into the metropolis. Just avoid the meatloaf it doesn't go well with New Year's Galaxy dives ... Otherwise there's also the Cadillac next to Floyd's and the cute the Rustic Inn ... It's really nice Breakfast was 3$ last year http://www.rusticinn.net/. Call in advance, Tom, the owner does not like "surprise" venues. But he will give you a good rate if you call in advance and say you're a cave diver. Cheers __________________ Petition against M26

August 23rd, 2006, 12:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dan T(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange Park Posts: 128	PM Stacey she rents rooms out of her house, for divers and friends.

August 23rd, 2006, 03:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
graham_hk(Offline) Pinoy ako pinoy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: here, there and everywhere Posts: 779	If you want cheap High Springs country Inn is 5 min walk from EE and cheap. Floyds is accross the street. If you want places to eat don't go to Florida in general

August 23rd, 2006, 05:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
sasdasdaf(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 375	i stayed with StaceyS last trip to High Springs. She's in Ft White, about 5 min drive from EE and 30 min from Gainvesville. for me, it was perfectly comfortably and convenient. plus, she's a really good cave diver.

August 23rd, 2006, 02:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
PBrown (Online) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 198	Quote: (Originally Posted by Divingniknaks) Claire there's a Motel opposite Salvo (can't remember the name sorry), it gets used by divers a lot. High Springs Country Inn http://www.highsprings.com/cinns/ Quote: Straight opposite is a great place to eat, just a cpl of doors up from Salvo and it's only a 5 minute walk into the metropolis. Floyds http://floydsdiner.com/ cheers, Paul

August 23rd, 2006, 02:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
caverkevin(Offline) Doing It Caverkevin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Kackilackie Posts: 360	Just a word of warning!!! I like Floyd's, beware of the meat loaf. Only time I been sick under water. It was from eating the meat loaf. Nothing like getting violently ill at the park bench to really freak you dive buddies out. Since I am planning on being the general area now. Looking at going to the GUE event. Looking forward to putting faces together with names. Cheers!!! Kevin

August 24th, 2006, 12:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dan T(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange Park Posts: 128	Quote: (Originally Posted by graham_hk) If you want cheap High Springs country Inn is 5 min walk from EE and cheap. Floyds is accross the street. If you want places to eat don't go to Florida in general What?? we have very good food,.... dang yankees