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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by weininaustin
Something I've learned while traveling the road of life.......

Cheaper is NOT always BETTER.

Sometimes we need to spend a few extra bucks to enjoy the life we deserve.

I believe in safety and comfort.

And to set everyone at ease. Regardless if I stay at the Omni with you guys, please count me in and I will pay for my share even if I decided to head back to my house. I would rather see everyone safe then in harms way because it was $5 more than you wanted to spend.
Wise words!!

I am ok with whatever price the hotel is!! Is the OMNI the one? If so, how should we go about booking rooms? Sorry if this has already been mentioned! My eyes started to blur after reading 10+ pages of posts!!

Also, Jackie, can you post a list of the confirmed to date?

Thanks,
Danny
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by weininaustin
Calling all Dallas people meeting in Hillsboro!!!

Do you want to do dinner somewhere on our side of I35? Anyone know of a place?

I would think we'd want to do it locally to wait for all the traffic to die down so we can leave in time to get to Hillsboro to make the meeting time.
Ok...so I just don't have time to read through all of the thread, but it looks like now there are more people than just me meeting in Hillsboro? If so, I think I can probably find a good place to eat there. There are some restaurants right off the highway, but I can call my mom and dad to find out if there are any really neat (unique) places that I don't know of since they are there all the time. Heck...I might just call and see if mom wants to go shopping tomorrow in the outlet mall and take a look while I am there.
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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Ok, signed up as well, thank you very much for the link Weininaustin
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by irish8
Wise words!!

I am ok with whatever price the hotel is!! Is the OMNI the one? If so, how should we go about booking rooms? Sorry if this has already been mentioned! My eyes started to blur after reading 10+ pages of posts!!

Also, Jackie, can you post a list of the confirmed to date?

Thanks,
Danny
Yes the Omni is the one and wieninaustin and I are getting info on the rooms.
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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Cool jenkins. Thanks!

- Danny
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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Seems like I'm gonna have to participate
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 11:26 PM
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Anyone new that is not on the list on the first page, please PM me, jenkins-crew and or weininaustin with your name, cell number and if you are meeting in Hillsboro or FT worth.

Thanks for your help.
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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by irish8
Wise words!!

Also, Jackie, can you post a list of the confirmed to date?

Thanks,
Danny
As soon as I feel productive, I'll post the list on here. Right now I have to get in the shower before everyone kicks my *** for not getting ready fast enough for brunch.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Attendees to date:

18 bodies so far!!!

"Jenkins" Chris + 3
"Dazygirl" Tiffany +1
"NytOwl" Brian
"Scalliwag" Mike +1?
"Alwazl8" Sheri
"aggietiff28" Tiffany
"MrED" E.G.
"weininaustin" Jackie
"Ajax" Jon
"Irish8" Danny
"xrider" Matt
"Racer13B" Scott
"Coop" Chad

Adrian from Austin with his soon to be turbo'd 8 will join us for Saturdays festivities.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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Thanks for the post Jackie. This is going to be awesome!! The Austin trip was the talk of the meet lastnight. We should make this thing HUGE!! I plan on notifying the Houston guys.

Maybe we can get a mod to sticky this thread???

- Danny
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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I signed up and have my number. Do I need to PM this to you weininaustin?
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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No need to pass me the number. As soon as you get your certs, let us know as we may have everyone who has these certs call in and reserve the rooms at 50% off. But I will already have rooms on hold for us at the AAA rate. We can just compare the price difference and we all may not be able to book with that cert during that weekend if they catch on.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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I just emailed Drkilljoy!! Hopefully the Houston folks will have interest. I'll keep you all posted.

Stay tuned....
Danny
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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Great!!

I just booked 5 Exec Suites at $309 each night. They say that we can only have 5 per room. ;-) sure, we'll do that.

Each room has 2 bedrooms with a dining and living area. So, that means we'll have plenty of room. There are not many nonsmoking rooms left for the deluxe and they looked pretty small, so I figured we could squeeze more people in the exec suites and come out ahead.

We should plan on a back up hotel for any stragglers. There are a couple of other hotels, not as nice as Omni, but still close to 6th. LaQuinta and Radisson are 4/5 blocks from 6th.

Ok, must pack car and head back to Dallas
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Is the $309 the price at 50% off?
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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When is all this suppose to take place.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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The weekend of April 22nd and 23rd.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Reason being is that weekend, myself and others are making plans to "shoot the moon" over at pace bend and hang out and hopefully get in some ski time,and of course (the suds). :p
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Hope we get more people because there is no way I can afford that.

Last edited by jenkins-crew; Mar 7, 2005 at 06:48 AM.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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It should be the $300 divided by how ever many we can fit in a room. I'm sure we can fit more than 4 in a suite.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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What? $309 per room with 5 guests each is about $60 per person per night. That's not that bad.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Maybe we will get them cheaper with those certificates, but I am paying for three peeps, Me, Amber, and the sitter. Guess I better start saving. :D
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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You and me both. I didn't win a penny this past weekend. At least Tuesdays offer free pool :o
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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If they have two bedrooms per, I would be willing to share with another couple. My wife is coming so the more "rowdy" bunch would be a little too much as far as sharing a place goes.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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Since I'm not a "significant" other, just stick me where ever there's room. I'm not picky.
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