Thanks for the New Board!

[Natasha]

How neat that we have a new board for this topic.

Cheers,
Natasha


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[Maelynn Cheung]

Geesh, you're fast!

[emilycat]

I'm impressed... What a comprehensive site!

Great job!

[Maelynn Cheung]

Originally posted by emilycat:
I'm impressed... What a comprehensive site!

Great job!


Well, ya know... just doin' my job...

(Plus I'm just as excited about this as you all are!!!!)

[luv2cook]

Maelynn, I thought the hotel provided transporation from the Airport and also to your facility within five miles...?

[ElinorC]

I also thought that the hotel provided transportation from the airport? That certainly would be nice.

[luv2cook]

THis is going to be so cool! I can't believe I get to partake in one of these things again - different subject, of course!

[Natasha]

Originally posted by Maelynn Cheung:
Geesh, you're fast!

No...just happened to skim down the list of boards to see where topics had been updated in the past few hours, and, lo-and-behold, there was this new board! Hope I didn t respond too quickly... http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/redface.gif Anyway, thanks again. It makes the whole thing even more exciting. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

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[ginny177]

Looks great! I hope a grannie won't be a hindrance cuz I'd love to be part of it if I can work it out.
Did we misunderstand the free transportation within 5 mile radius... and the free breakfast ? Those are considerations in figuring the total costs. Hope we can get clarification. Thanks

[Maelynn Cheung]

The hotel does offer a shuttle to anywhere within 5 miles. However, with the # of people we are expecting, I just don't know how reliable that arrangement will be for everyone. Not that I am suggesting you all go out and rent cars, but it is really up to you. There will probably be one evening of "free time" for you to explore Birmingham. OR you can just stay in the hotel for the free cocktail reception and dinner at Ruth's Chris??? So you may, or may not want a car. There's also the option of taxi cabs.

At this point, I just can't promise transportation back and forth from the hotel. It's unfortunately out of my control. The hotel also doesn't offer "reserving" the shuttle for events like this. I'll work on 'em a little more though and let you know.

As far as the breakfast, it IS free.

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[luv2cook]

well, hopefully if we need a car, we can carpool with someone...

[kwormann]

We are planing on driving (I believe). I think it is only 9-10 hours from Houston. We will have a Rodeo for some carpooling...

Kim

[laden]

I can't wait to meet everyone. This is going to be sooooo much fun!!!!

[cryskie]

kim,

I'm from San Marcos (between Austin and San Antonio), and we're planning on driving, too! When will you be leaving?

Crystal

[BethH]

We are planning to drive down from Indianapolis...so will have a car available for carpooling as well!

I'm sure that enough of us will drive and will be able to shuttle the flyers around if needed. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

I'm very excited about this! I can't wait to taste test and check out the kitchen and drink Sex on the Beach with everyone! Yippee!

[diane]

Crystal-
I live in Austin and considering this trip. Do ya'll have room for one more? When are ya'll planning to leave? Maybe we can caravan? I might also look into flight cost to cut down on my time.
Diane

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[ElinorC]

Hi Everyone,
I'm planning on making the trip but don't know anyone else from Cleveland, Ohio that is going. I need a roommate for the weekend. Anyone else traveling alone who wants to share?

[kwormann]

Cryskie

I dont know yet about when we will leave, but we could certainly find people to carpool or caravan....I know of 1-2 others from Houston going....

Ltes keep in touch!

Kim

[cryskie]

Diane and Kim,

We would definitely have room for another BBer! Right now it's just my husband and I that are planning on going. I'm trying to convince another friend from Austin to go, too. I checked on some airfares to Birmingham, and they were around $300, which is too much for DH and me. We thought about leaving early (very early) Thursday and driving straight through (we figured about 14 to 15 hours), then driving back all day Sunday. Just one idea.

Crystal

[luv2cook]

crystal, I found $200 airfare from Houston. Have you looked into going to Houston first or separately?

You could always drive to Houston, park your car at my house and we could all go to the airport together. just a thought...I can fit 3 cars in my driveway (I live in a cul-de-sac and have a small driveway) if anyone else wants to drive to Houston and fly out.
I can also fit 3 other bodies in my car, too.

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[Mamasue]

Thanks Kim! I didn't know this new BB was here. Oh, this is going to fun and I can't wait. I will be flying alone from Boston...unless anyone else from my area is going we could fly together. I am also still checking into airline tickets online. I am sure that once we get there we can all meet somewhere in the hotel so that we can plan on all going together to CL. We should all have some sort of name tag or something so that we can recognize each other. What do you think? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif


Oh, and Kim...keep up the good work http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[lighthog]

My wife is a member and has been looking forward to this trip ever since it was first mentioned. I was intrigued also, to the point of signing on as a member, and plan on joining her and attending the events with her. I hope other SO's will do the same, should be a lot of fun. By the way I teach martial arts and would be glad to hold an introductory class if there is enough interest and time and facilities permit.

[luv2cook]

martial arts sounds good to me. I know my hubby would be interested in that - if I can tear him away from the golf course!

[kwormann]

Martial arts sounds AWESOME!

Mamasue... http://www.grove.showbird.com/friends/sumdude.gif THANKS

Kim


ps. Houstonians...I THINK we will drive.

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[cryskie]

luv2cook,
thanks for the info! i'll talk to DH.

crystal

[Maelynn Cheung]

FYI-
The block of rooms will be ready for reservation on Thursday of this week. I'll give you the number to call as soon as they're ready for you.

[CindyWeightWatcher]

I called the Embassy Suites for
a reservation today (the toll free
number and the direct line). They
will have the block room rate set
up on their computer so that
reservations can be made by
Friday. They also said they
would call me back and confirm
by Friday.

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[laden]

Oh I've made my reservations...I can't wait to meet everyone!