Tampa Bay, FL area?

[DreamGal]

Hi! Does anyone know of any events or groups in the Tampa Bay, FL area?

[Ceoli]

Tampa actually has one of the longest running poly groups in the country. There are some pretty cool people there. You can find them at http://www.tampapoly.com. Also if you feel like trekking up to Orlando once a month there's a poly group that meets there on the first Sunday of the month. You can find them at http://sites.google.com/site/orlandopoly/

Good luck!

[DreamGal]

Thanks for the info! I'll look into both. :)

[TL4everu2]

Actually, the tampa site is http://www.polytampa.com if I remember correctly...LEt me check..............Yep. it is.

We are going to their meeting this sunday, at the coffee house, for our first time.

[DreamGal]

TL4: I just got your reply. Did you go to the meeting? If so, how was it?

[TL4everu2]

Yes we went, there was about 20 people there. It was nice to be open and talk. They made us feel like we have been long time friends with all of them. You should come next month.

[DreamGal]

I'm so happy you felt at home with that group. I have never been to a meeting before, but I would love to come and check it out. Do you know when the next one is?

[TL4everu2]

TGI Friday's
2501 E. Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 979-9112
(across from the east end of University Square Mall)

The meeting will be on Sunday, April 18th, the third Sunday of the month the meeting time will be from 7-9pm, but they will let us sit at 6:30 if you want to eat or order drinks.

[DreamGal]

Sounds good to me. I will see you there. :) Thanks again for the info!

[TL4everu2]

No probelm, we'll likely be there as well. Tim and Liz.

[TL4everu2]

We look forward to it. :) Just introduce yourselves to us after the meeting I guess. Otherwise you won't know who we are. LOL

[clairegoad]

The next PolyTampa meeting will be on Sunday, July 18th from 7 pm - 9 pm in the meeting room at TGI Friday's, 2501 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612. This is across from the east end of University Square Mall. Food service starts at 6:30.

Meetings are held on the third Sunday of every month from 7-9 pm, barring a holiday, in which case they will be the following Sunday.

From Polytampa.com

I'll post a reminder the Friday before. I'll be there. Great group of people, wonderful conversation.

claire

[Amy84]

So there is a meeting tonight? I've been to the site to check things out and it's event posted is dated June 20th. I've never been to a meeting and I'm new to the Poly world. If I go tonight to TGIF, do I just ask the hostess to point me to the meeting room?

[TL4everu2]

Amy, you can go to TGIF, and yes, you can ask them to point you to the "Poly tampa meeting". It is in the back room. Let me know what you think of it. Their meeting isn't for me and my wife, but it is for a lot of others. It's a decent sized meeting with about 25-30 people usually.


Oh, and hello and welcome to the Poly world. Tampa...Don't ya love it? The Mrs. and I live over in Brandon.

[clairegoad]

I'm with friends killing time at Starbucks until the meeting starts. I was new last month. I'll be the short woman (5'0"), in a gray San Diego t-shirt & green shorts.

Yes, there's a meeting tonight... Many volunteer sites have a hard time staying up to date.

Hopefully I'll see you tonight.

Claire

[Amy84]

Thanks for the welcome! And yes, I do love the tampa area... I'm a tampa bay native, born and raised. :) I didn't end up going to the meeting. I kinda fell asleep and woke up too late. I was a bit iffy on going anyways, I didn't really wanna go by myself and didn't know who of my friends would have the open mind to go with me. Perhaps next month I'll be brave enough to show. How was the meeting Claire? Are the meeting always at that TGIF? I know the site said it's held every third sunday.

[clairegoad]

This month was a smaller group than last month. 26 or so attending. Some couples with long term poly relationships (30 years-20 years) Some singles exploring the poly possibilities.

Lots of interesting stories and opinions. (i.e. how do you find someone to date? Which comes first friendship or sex? (now, that was an interesting discussion... I suspect the answer is... whichever works best for you... )

My favorite quote from the meeting (Thank you Nic Danger) "Your parents know how to push your buttons because they installed them."

Recommendations for websites and books, and lots of other fun discussions.

Yes, it is always at TGIF (unless it is not --- In May, the party room was used for several graduation parties, so the meeting was elsewhere.)

claire.

[swfltriad]

This was our first meeting and it won't be the last! We had a great time meeting everybody and discussing the topics. It was nice to be with others just to be open with people who did not judge. Even being able to talk openly about simple topics like sleeping arrangements and how we met was relaxing, it that reinforces our confidence in our choices.

I personally want to thank you all for making us feel welcome.
:)

[clairegoad]

This was our first meeting and it won't be the last! We had a great time meeting everybody and discussing the topics. It was nice to be with others just to be open with people who did not judge. Even being able to talk openly about simple topics like sleeping arrangements and how we met was relaxing, it that reinforces our confidence in our choices.

I personally want to thank you all for making us feel welcome.
:)


Glad to have you there.. although since you drive so far, I hope you can find closer meetings. You're always welcome here..

There was some very practical advice at the meeting... like the two top sheets .... It's the little things that make life easier. And that's why it so great to have the long time polys there.

(the two top sheets advice: If you sleep three --or more -- to a bed, make the bed with two top sheets so the middle third of the bed is covered with both sheets. This lets the middle person get out of the bed by slipping out the center. This also helps keep everyone covered with a sheet as people move around while sleeping. )

Someone at the meeting also mentioned that sheets that are flannel on one side of the bed, and cotton on the other side of the bed (with a seam down the middle) are available. That seemed to be a google alert for some polys attending.

claire

[swfltriad]

The southern Ploy gathering in Plant City on Oct.21-24, I have emailed the link requesting information on the events or possible schedule for the events and have not received a reply. We need to have a schedule to see if we can only be there for some discussions or events dates and times. We have to plan child care and time off requests for work, let alone a hotel (the women won't camp :D) Will someone that knows who to contact or where I can find the schedule let me know, please?

[FireChild]

The southern Ploy gathering in Plant City on Oct.21-24, I have emailed the link requesting information on the events or possible schedule for the events and have not received a reply. We need to have a schedule to see if we can only be there for some discussions or events dates and times. We have to plan child care and time off requests for work, let alone a hotel (the women won't camp :D) Will someone that knows who to contact or where I can find the schedule let me know, please?

http://healingtoday.com/spg.htm

I'm really excited about it. My Dh and I are hoping to go if we can get a tent.

[Amy84]

I was lookin into that myself. :) The site doesn't give to much information. I would like to have a complete schedule as I live close by and I don't think I'd wanna camp by myself. :o

Have anyone gone before?

Also, what is Dh? :o

[FireChild]

I was lookin into that myself. :) The site doesn't give to much information. I would like to have a complete schedule as I live close by and I don't think I'd wanna camp by myself. :o

Have anyone gone before?

Also, what is Dh? :o

dear/damn husband. Right now it's damn. Motherfucker owes me a glass of iced tea. ;):D

[swfltriad]

Thanks,
I already found the link, but I need to times and dates of which event/discussion is going to happen. Example: We not looking to date, we are happy with each other, so we don’t need the dating aspect. We would love the communication workshops etc. So, if anyone else sees a schedule, please let me know.

We have a large tent, but my lovely women think that a Hilton is camping, :D!

Hell and Embassy Suites is $85 a night with free breakfast is only 15miles from the gathering.:cool:

[TL4everu2]

I was lookin into that myself. :) The site doesn't give to much information. I would like to have a complete schedule as I live close by and I don't think I'd wanna camp by myself. :o

Have anyone gone before?

Also, what is Dh? :oAmy, we may go depending on our finances at the time. Maybe camp with us? ;) I promise we will not to bite (unless you want us to, and we'll try to keep the loud noises to a minimum. LMAO)




Of course, you guys COULD e-mail this addy and ask your questions: info@healingtoday.com ;)

[FireChild]

It would be so exciting to some of you there if I get to go. Right now we're thinking we'll miss Thursday due the the NFS Hot Pursuit Tour stopping in Miami on the 21st.

[TL4everu2]

LOL If we go, we'll definatly have to put something by our campsite to identify us.

[Amy84]

Whoever finds the schedule, please do post.
I know I wont be able to get off work for each day/night but if there were to be something going on that I really wanted to attend I would put in at work to get that time off. And then with the ability to leave and return as much as you want... I can just show back up after work! Good stuff.


Deff something to think about,.. before August 15! Then the prices go up! EAK! :eek:


TL.. naughty naughty! :D
Campin does sound fun though.

[Amy84]

I emailed that link and asked if I could have a schedule of the workshops and activities so I can plan accordingly. This is the e-mail I got back...

"Hi Amy

I'm sorry but we do not get a complete schedule posted until near the
start of the event. The presenters come from all over and this allows
flexibility for their varied arrival times. Also, we often change the
schedule as the event unfolds if it better suits the people in
attendance. We have done scores of different gatherings there for the
past ten years and have found that this works best for the overall
experience.

Thanks for your interest.

Richard"

[FireChild]

I emailed that link and asked if I could have a schedule of the workshops and activities so I can plan accordingly. This is the e-mail I got back...

"Hi Amy

I'm sorry but we do not get a complete schedule posted until near the
start of the event. The presenters come from all over and this allows
flexibility for their varied arrival times. Also, we often change the
schedule as the event unfolds if it better suits the people in
attendance. We have done scores of different gatherings there for the
past ten years and have found that this works best for the overall
experience.

Thanks for your interest.

Richard"

That makes sense (both logistically and aesthetically) but that also REALLY blows for folks who don't have the ability/luxury of going the whole weekend and really want to see a certain topic.

[TL4everu2]

Whoever finds the schedule, please do post.
I know I wont be able to get off work for each day/night but if there were to be something going on that I really wanted to attend I would put in at work to get that time off. And then with the ability to leave and return as much as you want... I can just show back up after work! Good stuff.


Deff something to think about,.. before August 15! Then the prices go up! EAK! :eek:


TL.. naughty naughty! :D
Campin does sound fun though.Hey, I'm not "bad" meaning bad....I'm "bad" meaning GOOD! ;) LOL If I were less mature, I would have simply asked for noods. LMAO! ;) But I'm supposed to be a grown up now....and it's not nice to ask for those yet. LMAO Dang it....Now I sound like a stalker/wierdo. Oh well. I do that ALL the time. Come camp with us. We like to play banjo's and everything....Deep in the woods while we are kayaking or canoeing. LOL ;)

[Amy84]

If I hear one banjo or someone say "you sure do have a purdy mouth" I'm turnin around, not look'n back, and running! LOL :p

[TL4everu2]

So you've already hear my p;ick up line! Great! Less I have to talk. LOL But I pronounce the word "mouth" more like "mouf". LOL And yours sure is purdy. You got green eyes too?





Wow....Just....wow.....I am disgusting MYSELF! Oh well...It's fun to play and flirt from time to time.

[Amy84]

Okay, using a line from the movie deliverance as a pick up line is sooooo not a good idea. LOL! But I guess that line is better then sayin "I bet you can squeal like a pig. Weeeeeeee!" hehehehe :D

... and no, I do not have green eyes... I have blue. ;)

[TL4everu2]

Niiiice. I also have blue eyes. Mine look like there are crystals in them. Anyway, yeah...Deliverance is not really the movie I would prefer to use a pick up line from. LOL In fact, I dislike pick up lines as a whole anyway.

[Amy84]

Yeah, pick up lines are terrible... but funny none the less... I've heard some pretty weird ones.

[TL4everu2]

Hey Amy, I've lost my phone number. Can I have yours?

[Amy84]

Hey Amy, I've lost my phone number. Can I have yours?



Oh sure! like I'm gonna fall for that one again! Fool me 254283758934579348 times shame on you, fool me 254283758934579349 times, shame on me.
:)

[TL4everu2]

Alright...WOAH! Did you feel that? Was it an earthquake? Or did you just rock my world? :D

[Amy84]

LMAO! The was the first I've heard of that one.

[TL4everu2]

I figured it was worht a shot. ;) Did it work? LOL :D

[Amy84]

Oh it so worked, I am head-over-heels in love with you and want you now. LOL ;)

[TL4everu2]

SWEET! My diabolical plan is working. (Pinky....are you thinking what I'm thinking? Whats that Brain?) LOL ;) I can come up with many many more where that one came from....I just have to find the web site agian. LOL

[Amy84]

SWEET! My diabolical plan is working. (Pinky....are you thinking what I'm thinking? Whats that Brain?) LOL ;) I can come up with many many more where that one came from....I just have to find the web site agian. LOL


"The same thing we do every day... try to take over the world!"

A diabolical plan, huh? What is this plan you speak of? :)
And please, grace this thread with another line, but do not tell us the site you got it off of... that must remain a secret. I think it's part of the fight club rules... one does not speak of the site which gives awesome pick up line! :p hehehe

[TL4everu2]

"The same thing we do every day... try to take over the world!"

A diabolical plan, huh? What is this plan you speak of? :)
And please, grace this thread with another line, but do not tell us the site you got it off of... that must remain a secret. I think it's part of the fight club rules... one does not speak of the site which gives awesome pick up line! :p heheheNow, if I TOLD you the plan, you might not go for it....and it would fail. I simply can't have that happen now, can I? I didn't think so.


And with that being said......I was blinded by your beauty so I'm going to need your name and number for insurance reasons. :cool:

[Amy84]

Now, if I TOLD you the plan, you might not go for it....and it would fail. I simply can't have that happen now, can I? I didn't think so.


And with that being said......I was blinded by your beauty so I'm going to need your name and number for insurance reasons. :cool:

Another awsome line. Keep them coming... one might actually work!


now... on a serious note. The third Sunday is this weekend, so there is the Tampa meeting, correct? Is it still at the TGIF and who all is going?

[clairegoad]

I have a family wedding in the panhandle... so I won't make it.

[TL4everu2]

Not I said the fly.

[swfltriad]

When we were at the last meeting someone mentioned that there was a group that meets in Ft. Myers. Does anyone know when, where or who to contact?

We loved coming up to Tampa, but 2hr drive before a work night after spending numerous nights on a football feild is not a real option until season is over.

[Amy84]

Hmmm... perhaps I'll have to rethink me going. I hate being the lonely new kid at the party. ;)

[TL4everu2]

I would say you could just come visit me......but I'm busy then. :(

[jreamlover]

Hi I am new to the group and am thinking of attending the weekend. Has anyone been to any events there

[TL4everu2]

My wife and I have been there. It wasn't for us.....but it very well may be exactly the thing for you. Go to it. There are a lot of really nice people there. Just remember, it's a support group, not a meet and greet. ;)

[jreamlover]

never been to any gathering before just looking to learn

[TL4everu2]

Wait..Just realized that you may be talking about the camping thing in Plant city...If thats so, then I retract my statement as we have never been to the camp site. I originally thought that you were talking about the Poly Tampa meeting.

[Amy84]

Speaking of the camp... has anyone made up their minds if they are going? I know the site said you have to reg by the 14th to pay the cheaper prices. I'm thinking of just waiting till the last minute myself. :D

[TL4everu2]

We are not going Amy. But if you just want to camp, you can bring your tent to my place. We have a sand pit and a hot tub and everything. :D All complete with mosquitos and weird ass bugs from hell.

[Amy84]

We are not going Amy. But if you just want to camp, you can bring your tent to my place. We have a sand pit and a hot tub and everything. :D All complete with mosquitos and weird ass bugs from hell.


Hmmm.. I actually do not own a tent. The hot tub I get but where the hell do you have a sand pit? lol. As for the mosquitos and weird ass bugs from hell... no thank you! :eek: You can keep 'em.

[TL4everu2]

The sand pit is right next to the hot tub. Apparently, the people who owned the house before us, had a pool in the back yard, and wanted it to be more of a beach thing, so they put in a LOT of sand. LOL Mosquitos and bugs are a staple of society here in Tampa.

[clairegoad]

Just a quick bump for anyone near Tampa/St. Pete. The PolyTampa meeting is at the TGIFriday's on Fowler across from University Mall. This is an open discussion, with plenty of time for questions/comments. I'll be there, message me if you want a friendly face to greet you when you get there.

The next PolyTampa meeting will be on Sunday, November 21th from 7 pm - 9 pm in the meeting room at TGI Friday's, 2501 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612. This is across from the east end of University Square Mall. Food service starts at 6:30.

Meetings are held on the third Sunday of every month from 7-9 pm, barring a holiday, in which case they will be the following Sunday.

http://www.polytampa.com/

[ellyka112]

Yes we went, there was about 20 people there. It was nice to be open and talk. They made us feel like we have been long time friends with all of them. You should come next month.

I'm so happy you felt at home with that group. I have never been to a meeting before, but I would love to come and check it out. Do you know when the next one is?

[TL4everu2]

I'm so happy you felt at home with that group. I have never been to a meeting before, but I would love to come and check it out. Do you know when the next one is?Actually, I don't anymore. We went to that meeting a few times, but the times after the first, were not nearly as enjoyable. You might be interested in the "bound to love" meetings.

We thought it would be more of a meet and greet type meeting, but in reality, it is a discussion group. The "discussions" often turn into arguments. So we don't go anymore. :( Not really into "discussing" whether or not MY version of "poly" is correct or not. It works for my wife and I, and that's all that really matters. ;)

We would like to start up a meet and greet, but with very limited funds, it is difficult.

[clairegoad]

This is copied & pasted from the website... The meeting is tonight. I'll be there. Feel free to join us... See previous discussion. This may or may not be your cup of tea... but hey... it's a fun group of people. (and I'm not saying that just because I'll be there.. :D)





a discussion and support group
for people exploring polyamory

PolyTampa is an informal, loosely-organized support and discussion group open to anyone interested in the subject of "polyamory," or ethical non-monogamy. PolyTampa meets once a month in a restaurant or a member's home. Anyone with any interest in polyamory is welcome, regardless of sexual orientation, relationship status, age, race, religion, belief, or anything else.

You don't need to be in a polyamorous relationship to participate in PolyTampa. You don't even need to be poly yourself! PolyTampa is a forum to learn more about polyamory, socialize with people in the poly community, or just find out what this "poly" stuff is all about. It's also a good resource for anyone seeking to develop a poly relationship, or for people who feel that they are monogamous but are trying to function in a poly relationship.

PolyTampa is strictly non-profit, and does not collect dues of any kind.



The next PolyTampa meeting will be on Sunday, December 19th from 7 pm - 9 pm in the meeting room at TGI Friday's, 2501 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612. This is across from the east end of University Square Mall. Food service starts at 6:30.

Meetings are held on the third Sunday of every month from 7-9 pm, barring a holiday, in which case they will be the following Sunday.