Full Version: Beach Party Announcement
From: Toni (TONI56) [#27]
12 Dec 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#24] 12 Dec 2006
From: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#28]
12 Dec 2006
To: Toni (TONI56) [#27] 12 Dec 2006
Hilton rooms, while very convenient are becoming hard to get already. To get the nights I wanted, I had to go through my AAA travel planner. Good for me cuz it was also a little less expensive than through direct with the Hilton.
Doug
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#29]
12 Dec 2006
To: ALL
The room prices couldn't be better for us. Free!
Actually, my brother-in-law (Tom - he joined us at The Beach last year) uses his Hilton points to secure a room for us, so the price is really hidden.
It's a nice walk to the Convention Center from the Suites. We always rent a car while we're there, but it stays at the hotel when we go to the show....at least most of the time. My wife LOVES to walk (very fast), so a fat boy like me gets a little winded in the trip (almost to the tune of looking for an oxygen bottle!). If memory serves, it's about a quarter mile or so....not too bad.
I called Lisa (Embassy Suites sales dept) this afternoon, and she told me that all the info for their meeting rooms is on their website: www.eslvcc.com She said something about not guaranteeing dates without a commitment, but I honestly didn't listen to that stuff very well. I-)
Their room(s) will hold up to 192 people, so it should be sufficient.
David - Lisa's direct line is (702) 947-7175. Since you have a good handle on what we'll need, you might want to give her a call. She seemed very nice, and seems to know what she's doing (unlike me today - ever had a day that felt like you worked in a scrap factory?).
EDITED: 14 Dec 2006 by DGL
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#30]
12 Dec 2006
To: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#28] 12 Dec 2006
Doug,
Did you try going through the ARA? I am sure they have reserved a large block of the rooms for members.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#31]
12 Dec 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#29] 12 Dec 2006
I'll inquire within. :-)
From: Mick [#32]
12 Dec 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#30] 12 Dec 2006
From: Doug (JDOUG5170) [#33]
12 Dec 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#30] 12 Dec 2006
Don't belong, and don't intend to (ARA)...but, I got my rooms almost 2 months ago for just under $100 a night. :-) I'm not unhappy. Was checking for another attendee when I discovered that rooms were selling fast...at least that is what they would like us to think!
Doug
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#34]
12 Dec 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#29] 14 Dec 2006
The site you listed is showing up as under construction.
I'll call Lisa tomorrow.
Thanks again,
From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#35]
12 Dec 2006
To: ALL
Hilton rooms are gone..ARA rate or otherwise. They are totally booked. When I couldn't reserve online, I called the Hilton directly and the girl I talked to said there was nothing left. I got in at the Embassy Suites, I have no idea where that is.
Just a heads up
EDITED: 12 Dec 2006 by KIAIJANE
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#36]
13 Dec 2006
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#35] 13 Dec 2006
Becky, I find that odd. I must have gotten the last one then because I booked mine at the Hilton yesterday.
Sorry you could not get a room there. :-(
From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#37]
13 Dec 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#36] 13 Dec 2006
Yeah me too Chuck. I'm not convinced the girl I talked to had all her crayons in the box because she couldn't find anything with the ARA on it anywhere in their system. But I couldn't even get any kind of room...ARA rate or not. I would have preferred the Hilton since this is the first time in my entire life I am travelling anywhere alone. I would have preferred someplace I had stayed at before.
It seems I have lived all of 2006 outside of my "comfort zone". This will be no different LOL
Still totally stoked for the trip!!
Take care
Becky
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#38]
13 Dec 2006
To: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#37] 13 Dec 2006
Becky,
Call the Hilton back. If crayon girl answers, ask to speak to someone else. I do not believe that they are sold out. Try again.
Most hotels have a 14 day cancellation policy, so you should be able to cancel you Embassy suites if you are in fact able to stay at the Hilton.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#39]
13 Dec 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 13 Dec 2006
David,
Here is a thought. Why not just take over Quarks? I don't mean the back room I mean the whole thing. Private party sort of thing.
It's worth a shot.
From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#40]
13 Dec 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#38] 13 Dec 2006
Well as you suspected, the Hilton was not totally booked. I got the wrong girl on the wrong day. So, the Hilton will have one more resident.
WOO HOO
Let this be a lesson, if the person you are talking to doesn't even know what the ARA is, that should be a red flag that you need to speak to someone else.
Ok, I am finished hijacking this thread.LOL
Oh wait, 2 more cents..I second the motion for Quarks. Heck, there's nobody there most nights anyway.
Thanks Chuck
B
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#41]
13 Dec 2006
To: ALL
By the way, Becky pointed out to me that my picture is featured prominently on page three of the Education brochure for ARA.
I just wanted you to know that I would be available to autograph your ARA brochure the night of the beach party.
A generic autograph will be available for free.
A premium personal autograph will be available for a fee.
A picture with me (unframed) will be available as well for a fee.
A Framed picture of you with me, personalized and SIGNED will be available for a LARGE fee.
These items are sure to become collectors items so be sure to reserve your space today.
Call NOW to reserve your space. Operators are standing by.
EDITED: 13 Dec 2006 by C_BURKE
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#42]
13 Dec 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#41] 13 Dec 2006
Would this be the same operator that Becky spoke to at the Hilton?
EDITED: 13 Dec 2006 by DAVERJ
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#43]
13 Dec 2006
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#42] 14 Dec 2006
Would this be the same operator that Becky spoke to at the Hilton?
Uh, NO!. These are scantilly clad groupie operators.
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#44]
13 Dec 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#41] 14 Dec 2006
I'll take a large framed ONLY if you're wearing your grass skirt.
Dee
From: Becky (KIAIJANE) [#45]
13 Dec 2006
To: ALL
I want mine framed, signed with a copy of the photo of Peter giving Chuck a big ol' smooch!!
Now that, is priceless....
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#46]
14 Dec 2006
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#44] 14 Dec 2006
Bring you wallet
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