Sorry this has taken so long, guys... Thanks for having patience!
We have a place at:
Studio 6 9801 Adleta Court Dallas, TX 75243
(Directions for those coming from in town later in this post.)
For reservations, call (214) 342-5400 or fax (214) 342-5500. Mention you're with the "Jatraqueros" to ensure a group rate.
It's a nice place, with kitchenettes in each room, so everyone is welcome to save on food by bringing an ice box if you're driving in, or if you're flying, like Rivka, we can probably arrange something. (Rivka, if we're still in town, we will take you around to shop, or we can pick things up for you beforehand. If they stay sealed, they're good, right?) The rooms are BIG. There's definitely sleeping bag room, just probably don't tell them if you plan to do that, since there are only supposed to be two people per room. We don't have a meeting room because I think we'll have plenty of space to congregate. Okay, rates are as follows:
Single queen room: $44 + tax Single king room: $54 + tax Double queen room: $69 + tax
I thought that was pretty reasonable; we're getting about $15 a room off regular rates.
Directions from in town:
From 635: Exit # 16 Skillman, right on Adleta Court From 75: take 635 East to Exit 16, as above From I-30: 635 West to Exit 16, as above
(Yeah, the directions suck. That's what the hotel gave out. I had a migraine, so Jeff was the one talking to them.)
Anyway, sorry again! Feel free to use this thread to make room arrangements, etc.
I was thinking we'll go out on Saturday night for Indian food, since I promised Rivka, but you all feel free to make plans of any kind you want here.
[ April 27, 2005, 05:29 PM: Message edited by: ketchupqueen ]
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, and please post when you've made your reservations, so I can stop worrying.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Since I'm driving in, I volunteer to drive anyone anywhere they need to go, provided there's enough room in the car.
I'm also sleeping-bagging it...so I hope Mrs. Rivka makes reservations soon. Us wild women need our rest.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
If you all need more info about traffic patterns, what will be the best way to come in, etc. than you can get from Mapquest, please ask; I'm sure there are plenty of people in town qualified to give directions. Like my husband. Not me. But if you ask, and none of the in-towners are better with directions than I am, I can get his help. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Thank Ketchup Prince Consort; I had a headache from too many hotel calls and stress, he's the one who harassed them until they gave him what we needed. Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
Actually, thos directions are about as good as they can get... the place is really easy to find.
good Job, KQ!
Edit: apologies for the confusion... someone else was logged in from y computer and I accidentally posted under their name... then deleted and reposted under mine. sorry!
[ April 27, 2005, 05:34 PM: Message edited by: Jim-Me ]
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh.
So, reverse Jim-Me's and my posts.
BTW, since Ketchup Prince Consort and Ketchup Princess will be staying in our room, we're going to have our own this time. It was an absolute blast sharing a room at WenchCon, but we wants our privacies. We may not stay in the hotel the whole time, but we'll be there at least part of the time.
Posted by mothertree (Member # 4999) on :
When is Dallas Con?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Memorial Day Weekend.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
The last weekend in May.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Here's a webpage for the place we'll be staying. Please note that we are not supposed to be using sleeping bags according to the site, although I've not heard it directly from the hotel... So I'd keep that on the down-low if I were you. (I'm pretty sure that's standard hotel policy; someone who's worked in one back me up here. I'm also pretty sure that if they get paid, they won't make a stink about it.)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Just keeping this up. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
:bounce:
I'm so excited.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Yippee!!!
Okay - now I have to decide....
I'm bringing myself, my daughter, and my 17 year old son.
So does that mean I need 2 rooms? Or would it look really strange from my son to stay in the same room with us? Would be so much cheaper with one room, two beds...
Are most of you reserving Friday and Saturday night? Or only Saturday?
Farmgirl
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
I don't think it's strange at all. He's your son. It's much cheaper. I think it's fine.
[ April 27, 2005, 09:51 PM: Message edited by: Coccinelle ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I'm planning on sharing a room with all my kids tonight. (We're going to Legoland! ) Seems perfectly normal to me.
Ok, anybody want to share a room with Boon and me? We don't bite . . .
kq, thanks for taking care of this! Looks like a really great place, especially at that price.
And of course, it has the most important thing -- computer data ports!
Assuming I'm getting in early Friday, I'd be quite happy to support local merchants. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
So do I need to bring ethernet wires? Is that what that means?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
If they're like all the other hotels I've stayed at that had data ports (like the one we're staying at tonight), they will supply the wires. Usually for free, but it pays to ask.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Just keeping this up.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
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Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Is that some kind of cool internet thing I'm too uncool to get? Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Faux UBB code for "that belonged in the out of context thread" when I'm too lazy to go post it there.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, okay. Glad that wasn't an... Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*is always amused when the same TLA means different things in different places*
At the fanfic boards I frequent, OOC means Out Of Character, and is a dire criticism. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Something I just noticed looking at the map: this hotel is pretty darned close to the DART Rail system. If there's a station nearby (I think there is, but I'd have to double check), it would be really easy for anyone who wanted to to go downtown and see historical stuff without getting lost. Tickets are $2.50 a person for an unlimited day pass.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
kq, the hotel has or does not have a shuttle? Since it's not mentioned on their site, I assume not. This means you are the shuttle, neh?
Ok, so then is it more convenient for me to fly in on Alaska Air, arriving just before noon; or on AirTran, getting in just after 1 pm? Prices are the same (down to the penny).
Also, does anyone know anything about AirTran? Alaska has a good rep, although I've never flown them. The other one I don't think I know anything about.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Well, Coccinelle and I will be handling the transportation between us. Actually, Coccinelle and Jeff and I, because I don't drive near the airport unless I'm suicidal. Coccinelle is working that day, so I'd assume that would be us. (Jeff will have quit the job he's at by then, and we will be able to pick you up. Period. Non-negotiable.
If something changes, you may be picked up by my mother-in-law. Don't worry, it won't happen.)
Either is fine. Alaska is great; I fly them as much as possible. They are very service-oriented, and very good about being on-time. I've never flown AirTran, but they have a reputation for delays, which I have an inkling you may not appreciate.
Oh, and that's right, we nixed the shuttle because only two, or maybe just you, are coming in by plane. And Jeff is a willing slave. Er, um... servant.
[ April 28, 2005, 03:04 AM: Message edited by: ketchupqueen ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*snort* Ok, Alaska wins over the unknown, then.
I shall book post-haste. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Awesome. E-mail me when you have flight info.
*dances* Rivka's coming to see us! Woo-hoo!
[ April 28, 2005, 03:14 AM: Message edited by: ketchupqueen ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Ah, the weirdnesses of air travel. Turns out, I can't reserve seats on their website. Why? It's not actually their flight, it's American's.
So I checked out American, where the EXACT SAME RESERVATION would cost me about 1.5 times as much.
I booked with Alaska, natch. And I will forward you the itinerary shortly.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
That is weird. We've had American-Alaska flights with a layover in between, but that's just strange.
Anyway, you're coming! Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Indeed. I have, like a confirmation number and everything!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Like, wow! If I had a confirmation number, I'd be so totally stoked.
I am up waaaay too late.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
You so are.
And considering that I'm supposed to be chipper in the morning for Legoland, so am I.
Email sent. Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
quote: Mention you're with the "Jatraqueros" to ensure a group rate.
*cough* Ummm...... are we pronouncing that as "Hatrackers" when we call? Or did you put some Spanish/Portugese spin/accent on the word that I will murder if I try to say it on the phone?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I'm so glad this is set. I do have work on Friday and possibly Saturday morning, and I'm not yet sure if I'm getting a room for Friday or not. My apartment is about one and a half miles from the hotel, though. I could totally make a pancake and/or omelet breakfast for everyone on Sunday.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
That would be teh awesome, Katie! You're so sweet!
FG, since it was my husband on the phone who finally got through to the manager yesterday, he probably said "hat-rack-arrows". He did mention that both people he spoke to had heavy accents, and you might just have to spell it. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
To the top of the page, to the top of the board-- DallasCon's coming up and we're all looking forward!
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
I'm pretty sure there *is* a DART station very close by on the BLue Line. check www.dart.org to be sure.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
There must be; the hotel's website claims there is public transportation within half a mile.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
That could mean bus, though.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
We can't figure it out from maps available online (the one at the DART site is TINY); my husband is going to drive by tomorrow. Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
There is a bus stop on the block, but the train station is ony 1-2 blocks down the road if I recall correctly. Let me check... yep LBJ/Skillman station- 9931 Adelta Ct- .3 miles down the road.
I loved riding the train when I lived in Dallas. I wish one went up here Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
hrmm.. Dart and Yahoo have conflicting views on where this station lies. I'm inclined to think that Dart might be more accurate about the placement of the station, but you never know.
In any case, it is in walking distance.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Well, Jeff will go by and see how close it really is. You're cool, Coccinelle. I suck at map stuff. When we were out in CA once, I was adamantly telling Jeff, "Go west. No, west! WEST!" "I AM going west!" *I look at map* "Oh, sorry. East. My mistake."
His mother was in the back seat, cracking up. Or rather, trying not to. Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
You know, east and west I can do, but don't ever believe me if I tell you to turn left. Anyone who's driven with me giving directions before will always ask me, "Which Left?"
I blame it on being a leftie. You know in elem school they taught me that the hand you write with is your right hand. Yeah, someone should have figured out that it didn't work for everyone.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
It looks like the discount they are giving us is their standard discount -- the same one they give AAA members, or those booking online. I assume it's still better to book on the phone with our group, so we will be grouped together.
But the two-bed room for $69/night I'm seeing has two full beds, not two queens. For most people that shouldn't matter, but in case it does . . . ?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I'm sure I linked to this in the other thread, but I'm excited about the added bit:
quote: NEW in Dallas & Fort Worth: Albertsons is the only place to get DK kosher dairy certified Krispy Kreme doughnuts!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
They said queen, I have no clue which is right.
Shall we get you some Krispy Kremes for our special breakfast Sun.?
Or just to snack on?
*hates Krispy Kremes*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Dunno, the Tom Thumb is closer to the hotel and has a kosher bakery. I just noticed, and I like Krispy Kreme and rarely get 'em.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Jeff will be happy to pick some up for you; the Albertson's is closer to our apartment. Or we could take you shopping there, it's not much further.
If you're going to be shopping at Tom Thumb, do we need to sign up for a Tom Thumb club card? We never shop there, so I don't have one. (It's very expensive compared to Albertson's, which is expensive compared to Kroger, which is expensive compared to Fiesta... Also, their produce isn't always that great. Well, actually, I only get produce at Fiesta.)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
If Tom Thumb is more expensive, we can do Albertsons instead. I'm used to Albertsons being MORE expensive (in L.A., Ralphs and Vons are both usually cheaper). I even have an Albertsons discount card.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Well, sometime between now and then, we can check out the kosher bakeries, etc. at each of those two stores if we're nearby doing errands, and see which is really cheaper. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
IHOP, a chinese place, a pub, Burger Street, and Dickie's BBQ are all within walking distance of the hotel, if anyone will be wanting to eat out instead of bringing food. Also, the train station can be seen from the hotel. Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
An IHOP!!! Whoo hoo!
That's all I need to keep me happy... Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Well, then, we know what you'll be eating. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
There's also an Arby's, a Quizno's, a seafood & grill place, an italian place, and "Thiopian Restaurant and Club".
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
We drove by tonight. It's across the street from Mr. Gatti's, there's another pizza place, there's a Subway, there are actually 3 or 4 Chinese places, there's a wing place, and there's a soul food place. So all tastes should be satisfied.
There's also a billiards hall across the street, in case anyone is interested.
The train station is about two short blocks away-- very walkable.
Is anyone up for a "freak the normals" activity? We could dress up, or just act like ourselves...
Does anyone want a button to stick on your backpack or whatever and remember DallasCon by? I have access to a buttonmaker, if someone wants to design one.
Also, will anyone want to attend church services or anything? I will be happy to look up any denomination you wish and find one nearby.
And can we have a solid count so I can go ahead and make restaurant reservations for that Sat. night, since I'm thinking of getting the private room? (I think it's available at no extra cost. If not, I'll just make a regular reservation.) Rivka, when are you going to be able to go out that night, do you know?
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
I might want to look up a church service. Depends on whether we decide to make the drive back on Sunday or Monday. If we drive back Sunday (which we probably will) then there will not be time for church, because it's a full day drive.
But I think I can find one myself if we decide that route.
Then again, if we end up staying up until all hours of the night on Saturday -- I may not climb out of bed until noon on Sunday Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Okay, cool. Do you know if you will be 3 or 4 yet?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Reminding everyone to post when they've made a reservation. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Up.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
bumpityuppity
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote: Rivka, when are you going to be able to go out that night, do you know?
About 9:20 or so. Which is kind of late, I know -- y'all don't have to wait on me.
How late are they even open? They don't seem to have a website . . .
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
They're open until 10 Saturdays. I can get a reservation for 9:30 or 9:40. (It shouldn't take more than 15 minutes to get from the hotel to the restaurant.) If everyone is okay with that, I am. We can all snack before that if we need to. Personally, I'm fine with it. Can you be ready to go right when you're able to? Or will you need time to get ready?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I can be ready to go at 9:20. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Cool. Will everyone else be okay with late dinner? I know Jim-me's bringing kids; if necessary, we can have cake earlier, and go out to dinner later.
About cake-- Rivka, I sent you an e-mail with stupid questions...
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Looks like I will be getting in a lot later on Friday than originally planned. Ivygirl's school's last day is that day, and I thought we could "skip" it, but she has some final tests, so we can't leave here until their all done, I think. We haven't received from the school the official "final" schedule for end of year tests. So it may be afternoon before we get out of Kansas.
And no -- I don't yet know exactly how many are coming with me - 3 or 4. I need to get that nailed down this week, as well.
(Hmm... Rand McNally online says it is only 6 hours -- I was sure it took me longer than that the last time I drove to Dallas....)
Farmgirl
[ May 02, 2005, 08:51 AM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*jealous* I'll still have 2-3 weeks of school after that weekend.
In my experience, online map times need to be multiplied by 110%-125% to be in line with reality.
kq, I'll check my email when I get back from taking my son to school.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
quote: In my experience, online map times need to be multiplied by 110%-125% to be in line with reality.
Well..especially if you figure in those stops for ice cream enroute.... Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
It's 6-8 hours to OK City, if that helps. I don't think your map included traffic or anything. And they may have you driving at 125 mi/hr. However, coming in late at night or early in the morning can reduce some of that time.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
If you're including ice cream stops, then it's 130%-150%. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
How many ice cream stops are we talking?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
It doesn't matter much. You also have to add in time to keep an eye open for ice cream places, get off the highway and over to them, and then back on again . . . Plus ice cream can be messy, so you have to add in cleaning-up-sticky-spills time.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
That's what wet wipes are for. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Even wet wipes can handle only so much.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
You must be a messier eater than me. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*unperturbed* Probably. But you have a one year old -- just wait.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yeah, that's probably why my mom had a "no eating in the car" rule until I was in HS and my brother in Jr. High.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I gave up on that rule long ago. At the moment, my car is clean. I give it two weeks. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
What happens in two weeks? Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*laugh* Nothing. I just figure two weeks works of spills, crumbs, and general detritus will take it from "clean" to "not clean."
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
So true... So, has anyone made reservations? Please tell me someone has made reservations.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Uh . . . first I need to know how long Boon is planning to stay. Because I'm leaving Sunday night, and I realized that is potentially a problem.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
If Boon is staying Sun. night, I'm sure we can find her a place. That's a good point, though; how long is everyone staying?
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I'll stay if there's a place for me, otherwise I'll go home. How's that? Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
But I don't want to be responsible for there not being a place for you Sunday night. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Boon, there will be a place for you. If need be, you can sleep in our apartment. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
See? It's fine. Don't worry...my bed may be calling me home by then... Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Ok, I'll see if I can find time to make a reservation tomorrow. Y'all are in the same time as I am, neh?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(Y'all being Boon? Boon, when are you getting in?)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
No, y'all being YOU, and thus the hotel.
Oops, time zone, time zone. katie's word-missing thing is catching.
[ May 03, 2005, 01:15 AM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
No, we're two hours ahead of you. We are halfway across the country, you know...
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
You aren't kidding! *jawdrop* I thought it might be one hour difference . . . how can it be the same as Iowa?!
[ May 03, 2005, 01:21 AM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
That is so weird. I knew the lines were in some odd places, but that's nuts.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Because we're in the center band of the country. Hence "Central" time.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Drat you and your fast posting, rivka. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Every time I think my geographically impaired brain just has to be taken into account when getting directions . . .
I thought Texas was closer than that. Two whole states in between? I guess I was forgetting New Mexico, because I definitely knew Nevada was next -- I've driven through the darn thing.
It's hot.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
And boring. I agree.
You know, I wouldn't feel too bad if I were you... I once argued with my husband about whether Sacramento was north or south of San Fransisco-- and I spent part of almost every summer as a child visiting one or the other of them! (He was right. I was wrong. I didn't believe him until I found a map.)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Well, part of Nevada isn't too bad. And Vegas has its good points as well.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I should be in town about noonish Friday. It's a 6-8 hour drive, and I'll be leaving about 5am. (That's the earliest I could possibly leave...) If that's not convenient for everyone, I could wait and leave here later. Or whatever...
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'll give you my husband's cell phone in case you need directions when you get into town, Boon. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
And I'll give you my husband's cell number, which I will have with me that weekend. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*resists pointing out that kq has just promised Boon a cell phone, and Boon has decided to bring along a phone number*
O:)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*resists thwapping rivka with a cell phone in a sock*
We understood each other just fine. *sniffs*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*resists saying ow!*
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Haha...this is gonna be so much fun!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I know, isn't it? I think I'm going to start a "schedule" thread soon, so everyone's schedule can be coordinated in one place.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
. . . and didn't have time today. Actually, the reason why I was even here for that brief bit noonish was because I had to make an unplanned trip home at lunchtime to take care of a couple things I forgot.
First day back at work -- good thing my head is firmly attached.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
It took me a bit to figure out what the heck you were talking about, Rivka. I guess my head isn't on too firmly, either.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Reminding everyone that you need to make your reservations...
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Okay - here's the deal.
I'm going to book ONE hotel room - with two beds (Queen) for two days, because that will probably be the max that I can afford.
However, as I said, I'm bringing myself, my daughter, my son and my daughter's friend.
So something has to give. It wouldn't be "appropriate" for my son and my daughter's friend to be in the same room -- despite the fact that they have no feelings for each other, etc. I just know that would not be kosher with her folks.
So solution #1) - have daughter's friend (17) stay in someone else's female-only room. Then my family all stays together in ours.
solution #2) - have my son (also 17) stay in someone else's male-only room. Then we three girls stay in mind.
Suggestions?
Farmgirl
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I think it's most likely that there will be a place for your daughter's friend in someone else's room.
Rivka, did you reserve two beds? Because that would mean more sleeping room, and that might work...
I don't know that we're even going to have a male-only room. The only males I know of who will be staying at the hotel are your son and my husband.
[ May 04, 2005, 03:59 PM: Message edited by: ketchupqueen ]
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I officially do not have to borrow my mom's car for the trip, and I'll have 6! extra seats to haul people around, besides my driver's seat.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Today was a very long day. I did not even THINK about making a reservation.
When I do, I can certainly book a room with two beds. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
:bumpityuppity!:
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
*bump*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Is everyone making reservations? I hope?
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Okay - I just made ours (That's why I bumped the thread - was checking the phone number).
The guy seemed to have NO idea what "group" I was talking about, even when I spelled it, etc. (of course, he also made me spell my last name three time before he got it right). But I figure that point we can get straightened out when we arrive.
I asked for the "double queen" as you had in first post, but he said all doubles are standard full, not queen. So I said that was okay. I hope he does get the group right - otherwise we will be a long ways away from each other.
The conversation was one long effort in futile communication -- I couldn't understand his accent, and he couldn't understand me. I must have said, "I'm sorry, I don't understand what you said." about fifteen times.
But it's done. I have a confirmation number. So hopefully that means all is well.
Farmgirl
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yeah. Jeff said heavy accent... But at least the price is good, right? Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Well, the guy didn't seem to give us too much trouble about the group thing, when Jeff asked if they'd put us with the other members of the group. We'll see if they actually do it. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*uppity*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*up* Anyone who wishes to come is still welcome; make your reservations!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Reservation made.
FYI, for anyone booking a 2-bed room, make sure they have you down for the correct rate. Tried to charge me $10 more a night, but when I said I had been told $69/night, apologized and agreed.
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Us wild women need our rest.
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So I'd keep that on the down-low if I were you. (I'm pretty sure that's standard hotel policy; someone who's worked in one back me up here. I'm also pretty sure that if they get paid, they won't make a stink about it.)
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Is that some kind of cool internet thing I'm too uncool to get? ![[Dont Know]](graemlins/dontknow.gif)
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