OFD Annual Reunion

 

What:  The Orlando Fire Department Reunion began in 1999 by retiree Pete Thomas for both active and retired OFD members and their families.

 

When:  1st Friday and Saturday of October (the 2008 reunion will be on Oct 3 and 4).

 

Where:  Pete Thomas’ house - 9061 Blue Ridge Drive - Blueridge, Georgia 30513

 

- at a huge pavilion on his estate – complete with kitchen and restrooms.

 

Directions:  From Orlando, take the Sunshine State Parkway to I-75. Stay on I-75 to I-475 just south of Macon. I-475 will return you to I-75 North of Macon. Stay on I-75 through Atlanta, staying on the right side lanes through Marietta to exit 269. At exit 269, take I-575 to Blue Ridge. Turn left onto Highway 5 towards McCaysville. Pete’s house is one mile from the intersection of 515 and highway 6.

 

Schedule:  Coffee, drinks, hamburgers, and hotdogs will be served throughout the day, with a BBQ at night. There is entertainment to enjoy both nights.

 

Hotel info for the area:

BlueRidge Bed and Breakfast (706-732-0222) downtown

Douglas Inn (706-258-3600) on hill

Days Inn (706-632-2100) in plaza

Ramada Inn (706-632-4444) in plaza closest to Waffle King

Comfort Inn (706-946-6327) new Emily Moreland 706-851-9440 takes reservations

 

Contact:  Pete Thomas at: pete6@tds.net or 706-632-4365 or his toll free # at 877-635-2214.

or

Randy Tuten at: randy-tuten@cfl.rr.com or 407-423-8387