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Post# 53819   1/18/2005 at 16:28 (7,030 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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The response so far has been terrific with many already booking flights, rooms, etc. I'm posting some lodging info below and would suggest that if you are definitely coming, BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS AND ROOMS EARLY for the best availability and rates! Here is a tenative outline for the weekend so you'll know what to expect. Friday Evening: Gathering at my house - Meet-N-Greet Wash-In Saturday AM: Free Time - estate sales, thrift stores, etc. as well as the Summer Arts Festival downtown which is always fun. Saturday PM: We'll meet for dinner out at a great steakhouse near me, then back here for the main wash-in & party. Sunday AM: Brunch and Departing gathering Here are some Hotel/Motel contact phone numbers, you may also find 800 numbers online as well. When you book online or through a central reservation service, request a location in the midtown (90th & Dodge streets) area. I'm very near the I-680/Pacific street exit on the freeway system, so most locations are very accessible and only minutes from the midtown area. All numbers are 402 area code Hampton Inn 391-5300 391-8129 Comfort Inn 343-1000 EconoLodge 391-7100 Motel 6 331-3161 Super 8 339-2250 390-0700 492-8845 There are many other hotel/motel options in all price ranges, I'm just giving a quick sample here, any travel agent or online service can give you a complete listing. I will post this info on the Convention '05 link on the homepage as well, later this week. |
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Post# 53873 , Reply# 1   1/19/2005 at 07:57 (7,029 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN)   |   | |
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Which of the hotels is closest to you? |
Post# 53891 , Reply# 3   1/19/2005 at 11:55 (7,029 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)   |   | |
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Yes, both Hampton Inns are booked up that weekend because of the arts festival but when I called around the Comfort Inn still had some vacancies so I grabbed my room there. Can't wait to meet everyone. Les |
Post# 53895 , Reply# 4   1/19/2005 at 14:11 (7,029 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Those hotels/motels I listed are only a few in the midtown area, in no particular order or distance from me. You can get full lists on Travelocity, Expedia, etc. Those who know each other from the club can room together, share rental cars, etc. to make booking and accomodations easier and less expensive.
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Post# 53902 , Reply# 6   1/19/2005 at 16:40 (7,029 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA)   |   | |
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At the Holiday Inn - Central, they have a special event indicator for the College World Series and a 2 night minimum stay. The 14 Day Advance Purchase rate is open at $95/night. The Holiday Inn Airport does not have any special events or stay restrictions. Their 14 Day Advance Purchase is $55.30/night. Most advance purchase rates are no cancel/no changes or you loose the entire amount. When making reservations during high demand periods, be sure you read the fine print rate rules carefully. If you are not sure about your accommodations, call the hotel chain's toll free number and speak to a real human being. At most Holiday Inn hotels, you can hold a room for 24 hours before confirming and/or paying a deposit that might not be refunded to you if you change your mind. After 24 hours, your hold is cancelled. |
Post# 53971 , Reply# 8   1/19/2005 at 23:18 (7,028 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 53974 , Reply# 9   1/19/2005 at 23:23 (7,028 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 54077 , Reply# 11   1/20/2005 at 20:55 (7,027 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 54539 , Reply# 12   1/24/2005 at 22:43 (7,023 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 54606 , Reply# 14   1/25/2005 at 17:11 (7,023 days old) by retromom ()   |   | |
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Yes Greg, what is Ak Ben Sar? Venus |
Post# 54639 , Reply# 15   1/25/2005 at 20:04 (7,022 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Post# 54702 , Reply# 16   1/26/2005 at 05:53 (7,022 days old) by retromom ()   |   | |
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Greg, Can't believe I fell for that! :) Venus |