Some at the Tampa gathering feel free to post pictures and stories here...
Plese try to get a group shot on Saturday
Sam
Tampa Get Together: Feb 18 -22, 2026 [Wed-Sun]
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Sjmeola
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Re: Tampa Get Together: Feb 18 -22, 2026 [Wed-Sun]
"The celebration comes when you take the bet and not after the results"
"Act like a pig to catch a tiger !"
"When yout sit, sit ! when you stand, stand !, above all don't wobble"
-Michael Pizzolla
"Act like a pig to catch a tiger !"
"When yout sit, sit ! when you stand, stand !, above all don't wobble"
-Michael Pizzolla
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Re: Tampa Get Together: Feb 18 -22, 2026 [Wed-Sun]
Seriously folks we need some commentary, success stories and VC hints and helps. Without them we can only assume excessive drinking and debilitating hangovers.. 
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Re: Tampa Get Together: Feb 18 -22, 2026 [Wed-Sun]
What Frank said.....
"The celebration comes when you take the bet and not after the results"
"Act like a pig to catch a tiger !"
"When yout sit, sit ! when you stand, stand !, above all don't wobble"
-Michael Pizzolla
"Act like a pig to catch a tiger !"
"When yout sit, sit ! when you stand, stand !, above all don't wobble"
-Michael Pizzolla
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Re: Tampa Get Together: Feb 18 -22, 2026 [Wed-Sun]
Thank you to JD for providing the group picture.
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Bill, Roger, Andy, Craig, Jon, Rob
Sam
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Bill, Roger, Andy, Craig, Jon, Rob
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"The celebration comes when you take the bet and not after the results"
"Act like a pig to catch a tiger !"
"When yout sit, sit ! when you stand, stand !, above all don't wobble"
-Michael Pizzolla
"Act like a pig to catch a tiger !"
"When yout sit, sit ! when you stand, stand !, above all don't wobble"
-Michael Pizzolla
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Re: Tampa Get Together: Feb 18 -22, 2026 [Wed-Sun]
Had a great time yesterday. JD & I don't get to surround ourselves with the value mindset at the track. Great to meet the guys. I believe everyone left TampaBay Downs with Benjamins in our pockets. Great weather. Great banter. Oh & Wizards? It was great to meet Craig. I now see what Michael seen in him from their day 1. You can feel his passion for ValueCapper. He is a 'Good Egg". We are in great hands. Thank you Craig for your continued vision for our community...............Rob
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains.............Nuke Laloosh
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Re: Tampa Get Together: Feb 18 -22, 2026 [Wed-Sun]
So glad to hear it went well, Rob! Please join us in Vegas if you’re schedule allows…yes, we are in extremely good hands with Craig!
You don't get paid extra for being clever!
Michael Pizzolla
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Re: Tampa Get Together: Feb 18 -22, 2026 [Wed-Sun]
Thanks for the kind words, Rob!
It was great to meet you, Bill, Roger, Andy, and Jon. As good as the Forum and Chat have been, it's so much better when you're sitting next to a real person, especially in the heat of battle.
Vegas should be fun this summer!
It was great to meet you, Bill, Roger, Andy, and Jon. As good as the Forum and Chat have been, it's so much better when you're sitting next to a real person, especially in the heat of battle.
Vegas should be fun this summer!
Craig Micallef
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Re: Tampa Get Together: Feb 18 -22, 2026 [Wed-Sun]
Speaking of Vegas...I know you guys preferred M-Th out there...but any chance of shifting to a weekend? Any of us working make it tougher to take the time off. Give it some thought. I know crowds etc makes it tougher...but maybe not so bad in the summer as the sports books are quieter? Just be sure it isn't World Cup or something
I have 2 issues: (1) work - PTO time and (2) the Mrs...but that may get a pass given I bought her tickets to 4 Springsteen shows (she is a fanatic fan) costing me a pretty penny....better than buying her jewelry. So a weekend in Vegas is more doable for me. Not that this revolves around me of course, but other working stiffs may have the same issue.
I have 2 issues: (1) work - PTO time and (2) the Mrs...but that may get a pass given I bought her tickets to 4 Springsteen shows (she is a fanatic fan) costing me a pretty penny....better than buying her jewelry. So a weekend in Vegas is more doable for me. Not that this revolves around me of course, but other working stiffs may have the same issue.