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photogal wrote:

ScarletB wrote:

drunkpirate66 wrote:

ScarletB wrote:I'm kind of with LIPH in that it's hard to plan something where I have to drive that far and then have the weather be lousy. See you all at Gillette or preferably GW!!

Have a blast!

but, my old phriend . . . what if the weather is like today?

hope all is well VT Chica!

Yeah I know, I know.
Ya know I've rented the Madaket house again for Sept. Got to try to connect this year and make a visit to the Chicken Box! Hoping MacPhin and Tag can be convinced to visit. I have extra room at the house.

Oh come on now...people in VT drive in 2 feet of snow, its a know fact!
You should come!!

ha ha ha, not THIS VT person - although I HAVE in the past in a pinch.
I actually also have pet issues, diabetic animal who needs twice daily visits/shots and my usual person will be out of town. Otherwise I'd still consider it even at this late date. I could use some tropical type fun!

ScarletB wrote:

photogal wrote:

ScarletB wrote:

drunkpirate66 wrote:

ScarletB wrote:I'm kind of with LIPH in that it's hard to plan something where I have to drive that far and then have the weather be lousy. See you all at Gillette or preferably GW!!

Have a blast!

but, my old phriend . . . what if the weather is like today?

hope all is well VT Chica!

Yeah I know, I know.
Ya know I've rented the Madaket house again for Sept. Got to try to connect this year and make a visit to the Chicken Box! Hoping MacPhin and Tag can be convinced to visit. I have extra room at the house.

Oh come on now...people in VT drive in 2 feet of snow, its a know fact!
You should come!!

ha ha ha, not THIS VT person - although I HAVE in the past in a pinch.
I actually also have pet issues, diabetic animal who needs twice daily visits/shots and my usual person will be out of town. Otherwise I'd still consider it even at this late date. I could use some tropical type fun!

Back in September . . . . cool! I will still be here so come on out and maybe we can take the Jeep out to Grant Point with some rum and pot.

drunkpirate66 wrote:

ScarletB wrote:

photogal wrote:

ScarletB wrote:

drunkpirate66 wrote:

ScarletB wrote:I'm kind of with LIPH in that it's hard to plan something where I have to drive that far and then have the weather be lousy. See you all at Gillette or preferably GW!!

Have a blast!

but, my old phriend . . . what if the weather is like today?

hope all is well VT Chica!

Yeah I know, I know.
Ya know I've rented the Madaket house again for Sept. Got to try to connect this year and make a visit to the Chicken Box! Hoping MacPhin and Tag can be convinced to visit. I have extra room at the house.

Oh come on now...people in VT drive in 2 feet of snow, its a know fact!
You should come!!

ha ha ha, not THIS VT person - although I HAVE in the past in a pinch.
I actually also have pet issues, diabetic animal who needs twice daily visits/shots and my usual person will be out of town. Otherwise I'd still consider it even at this late date. I could use some tropical type fun!

Back in September . . . . cool! I will still be here so come on out and maybe we can take the Jeep out to Grant Point with some rum and pot.

Sounds like a plan!

26 days!!

This event sounds like a lot of fun. My wife & I have been vacationing annually in Newport for the past 20 years, but visit in September to attend the International Boat Show. Beautiful area and good sailing.

Hope those of you attending have a great time!!!!!

Be sure to catch the duo "Tropical Soul" when they play at the convention, too. They are from my part of world and really put an excellent show.

22 days!!

TommyBahama wrote:22 days!!

someone needs lessons in woo-hoos from Christine.

RinglingRingling wrote:

TommyBahama wrote:22 days!!

someone needs lessons in woo-hoos from Christine.

i'm not a woo-hoo person!!!....i may have to have her do it for me!!

I was over at the Hyatt a couple of days ago.... What a mess......

What used to be a parking lot is now a construction site. There can't be more than 75 parking spaces left. So if you're driving in for the day (or even if you're staying there), you'd best have Plan B in your hip pocket as far as parking goes.... If you're at the Viking I HIGHLY recommend taking the shuttle.

Here's a link to a map with parking lots. This time of year the meters are free but there's a 2 or 3 hour time limit depending on location. http://www.cityofnewport.com/media/2956 ... arking.pdf

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:I was over at the Hyatt a couple of days ago.... What a mess......

What used to be a parking lot is now a construction site. There can't be more than 75 parking spaces left. So if you're driving in for the day (or even if you're staying there), you'd best have Plan B in your hip pocket as far as parking goes.... If you're at the Viking I HIGHLY recommend taking the shuttle.

Here's a link to a map with parking lots. This time of year the meters are free but there's a 2 or 3 hour time limit depending on location. http://www.cityofnewport.com/media/2956 ... arking.pdf

Hopefully i'm at the Vikimh...if not i wonder if the OS Parrothead club through help with the Hyatt would help with the parking issue!!

The people running this convention must just be freaking out. I feel bad for them. Note to self to not b****. Drink more.....

TommyBahama wrote:

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:I was over at the Hyatt a couple of days ago.... What a mess......

What used to be a parking lot is now a construction site. There can't be more than 75 parking spaces left. So if you're driving in for the day (or even if you're staying there), you'd best have Plan B in your hip pocket as far as parking goes.... If you're at the Viking I HIGHLY recommend taking the shuttle.

Here's a link to a map with parking lots. This time of year the meters are free but there's a 2 or 3 hour time limit depending on location. http://www.cityofnewport.com/media/2956 ... arking.pdf

Hopefully i'm at the Vikimh...if not i wonder if the OS Parrothead club through help with the Hyatt would help with the parking issue!!

not sure what can be done.... there's not too many places to park in Newport....

So here's my question, since this is my first time going to this extravaganza. I got my confirmation letter today, and they included a letter asking for me to reserve a hotel room. Do I need to stay at the ophicial hotel for the one night I'm going to be there, or can I just crash at my buddy's place like I plan on?

TommyBahama wrote:

RinglingRingling wrote:

TommyBahama wrote:22 days!!

someone needs lessons in woo-hoos from Christine.

i'm not a woo-hoo person!!!....i may have to have her do it for me!!

Sure (((((((((((Tommy))))))))))))) you know i'll help you out anytime!

WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 21 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great time! It sounds like fun! You know i would have tried to make it but i'll be in Florida nd the Bahamas where it's WARM!!!!!

popcornjack wrote:So here's my question, since this is my first time going to this extravaganza. I got my confirmation letter today, and they included a letter asking for me to reserve a hotel room. Do I need to stay at the ophicial hotel for the one night I'm going to be there, or can I just crash at my buddy's place like I plan on?

I think the hotel plan includes the meals.....the 55.00 covers all theevents!!!...you could e-mail Liz for the answer!!

flipflopgirl wrote:

TommyBahama wrote:

RinglingRingling wrote:

TommyBahama wrote:22 days!!

someone needs lessons in woo-hoos from Christine.

i'm not a woo-hoo person!!!....i may have to have her do it for me!!

Sure (((((((((((Tommy))))))))))))) you know i'll help you out anytime!

WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 21 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great time! It sounds like fun! You know i would have tried to make it but i'll be in Florida nd the Bahamas where it's WARM!!!!!

Thanks (((CHRISTINE))) Sweetie!!...How rough is being in Florida and the Bahamas!!

popcornjack wrote:So here's my question, since this is my first time going to this extravaganza. I got my confirmation letter today, and they included a letter asking for me to reserve a hotel room. Do I need to stay at the ophicial hotel for the one night I'm going to be there, or can I just crash at my buddy's place like I plan on?

You don't have to stay at the hotel. (I'm going home at night.) But if you want to eat at the convention there's a meal plan you have to pay for. Not sure exactly how it works. Give Liz a call.

TommyBahama wrote:

flipflopgirl wrote:

TommyBahama wrote:

RinglingRingling wrote:

TommyBahama wrote:22 days!!

someone needs lessons in woo-hoos from Christine.

i'm not a woo-hoo person!!!....i may have to have her do it for me!!

Sure (((((((((((Tommy))))))))))))) you know i'll help you out anytime!

WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 21 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great time! It sounds like fun! You know i would have tried to make it but i'll be in Florida nd the Bahamas where it's WARM!!!!!

Thanks (((CHRISTINE))) Sweetie!!...How rough is being in Florida and the Bahamas!!

Originally it was just supposed to be the trip to Florida to visit the family but i got the offer from my friend Jeannie to go on a 4 day cruise from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and i couldn't pass it up!!!

popcornjack wrote:So here's my question, since this is my first time going to this extravaganza. I got my confirmation letter today, and they included a letter asking for me to reserve a hotel room. Do I need to stay at the ophicial hotel for the one night I'm going to be there, or can I just crash at my buddy's place like I plan on?

Sure you can stay at your friends house. I am pretty sure you dont have to buy the meal plan either as me and Tam arent. We are just staying over. The $55. fee gets you into the events. Come have dinner with me and Tam Saturday night!!

I need to find out if you can pay for just the Saturday evening banquet dinner. If I remember correctly, I think maybe there was music during the dinner? But I could definitely be wrong.

The food at the hotel wasn't bad, but there are LOTS of great places to eat in Newport within a 15 minute walk from the Hyatt. We also do have these things called cabs...