LEX Horse & Bourbon DO X, April 7-9, 2017
Mar 22, 2017, 12:39 pm
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Mar 23, 2017, 7:26 am
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Will put a list in the OP today. Anyone else interested, let me know. We might be able to get a private room.
EDIT: I just invited my parents and they are coming. Coincidentally, it will be their 61st anniversary!
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Mar 23, 2017, 7:56 am
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Have reserved for 9 people so far at Merrick Inn.
6:30 pm, Thursday April 6. Can change to 7:30 if desired by the group.
There are private rooms available if we get to a group of 10 or more. Max 14 or 16.
EDIT: Now up to 10 people. Have the "Red Room." themerrickinn.com
6:30 pm, Thursday April 6. Can change to 7:30 if desired by the group.
There are private rooms available if we get to a group of 10 or more. Max 14 or 16.
EDIT: Now up to 10 people. Have the "Red Room." themerrickinn.com
Last edited by toomanybooks; Mar 23, 2017 at 3:59 pm
Mar 23, 2017, 3:20 pm
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Would anyone be interested in Friday dinner at the Holly Hill Inn in Midway? It's been a few years since I've been there but it was a great place. Farm-to-table type upscale in a country house setting:
http://www.hollyhillinn.com/
http://www.hollyhillinn.com/
Mar 23, 2017, 8:17 pm
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I'd like to rideshare with others if they have space. I'm staying at the Sheraton 4 Points starting on Thursday afternoon and staying thru Sunday afternoon.
Landing at LEX at 3:40 pm, planing on taking Uber to the hotel. Am wondering if anyone is going to Merrick Inn for dinner that night.
Also am going on the hard hat tour.
Happy to contribute to cost.
My thanks if any of these trips work out for you and you can wouldn't mind a rideshare.
Landing at LEX at 3:40 pm, planing on taking Uber to the hotel. Am wondering if anyone is going to Merrick Inn for dinner that night.
Also am going on the hard hat tour.
Happy to contribute to cost.
My thanks if any of these trips work out for you and you can wouldn't mind a rideshare.
HI Cocobird,
I think we have the same plans (Four Points and Uber)
Do you think sharing uber makes since or does someone need a car?
Mar 23, 2017, 8:21 pm
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Have reserved for 9 people so far at Merrick Inn.
6:30 pm, Thursday April 6. Can change to 7:30 if desired by the group.
There are private rooms available if we get to a group of 10 or more. Max 14 or 16.
EDIT: Now up to 10 people. Have the "Red Room." themerrickinn.com
6:30 pm, Thursday April 6. Can change to 7:30 if desired by the group.
There are private rooms available if we get to a group of 10 or more. Max 14 or 16.
EDIT: Now up to 10 people. Have the "Red Room." themerrickinn.com
Also I plan on working a half day from the hotel on Friday, so I'll join in for lunch and any afternoon activities on friday.
Mar 23, 2017, 8:38 pm
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I am certain you'd come out ahead renting a car unless the rates are insane. Based on the last Uber ride I took, from the airport to the Four Points would be pushing $20 alone.
Mar 28, 2017, 8:11 am
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Looks like I can finally attend one of these DOs!
At this point arriving in time for dinner Thursday and departing likely after brunch Sunday. Asked toomanybooks earlier to add me to dinner Thursday and the Hard Hat tour, will see what else pans out for Fri/Sat.
At this point arriving in time for dinner Thursday and departing likely after brunch Sunday. Asked toomanybooks earlier to add me to dinner Thursday and the Hard Hat tour, will see what else pans out for Fri/Sat.
Mar 28, 2017, 11:30 am
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Welcome aboard!
Mar 28, 2017, 11:41 am
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Stella's (see OP) for brunch Sunday 8:45 am confirmed. Head for the awning tables, south side of building, if the weather is nice.
Tour of the nearby Barrel House Distilling with tasting likely afterward.
Tour of the nearby Barrel House Distilling with tasting likely afterward.
Mar 30, 2017, 11:35 am
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Friday Agenda
Who will be around on Friday and interested in a horse farm tour?
Most of the more famous farms in the area are all booked up for Friday but there are a few lesser known farms with avaiability for tours ($20) starting between 1000-1115.
I'm thinking of doing one of these farm tours Friday morning. Often if I am out and about randomly driving west of town (Midway, Versailles, etc.) I wind up at Wallace Station for lunch so we could go there after a farm tour:
http://www.wallacestation.com/deli-m...-menu-10-2015/
Friday is opening day at Keeneland but as I will be going all day Saturday I'm still undecided about hitting the track Friday as well.
Old Friends has tours at 10, 1, and 3. Not sure about availability Friday. They do accommodate groups though if we wanted to make a group reservation...
http://www.oldfriendsequine.org/tours.html
Most of the more famous farms in the area are all booked up for Friday but there are a few lesser known farms with avaiability for tours ($20) starting between 1000-1115.
I'm thinking of doing one of these farm tours Friday morning. Often if I am out and about randomly driving west of town (Midway, Versailles, etc.) I wind up at Wallace Station for lunch so we could go there after a farm tour:
http://www.wallacestation.com/deli-m...-menu-10-2015/
Friday is opening day at Keeneland but as I will be going all day Saturday I'm still undecided about hitting the track Friday as well.
Old Friends has tours at 10, 1, and 3. Not sure about availability Friday. They do accommodate groups though if we wanted to make a group reservation...
http://www.oldfriendsequine.org/tours.html
Mar 30, 2017, 1:32 pm
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Who will be around on Friday and interested in a horse farm tour?
Most of the more famous farms in the area are all booked up for Friday but there are a few lesser known farms with avaiability for tours ($20) starting between 1000-1115.
I'm thinking of doing one of these farm tours Friday morning. Often if I am out and about randomly driving west of town (Midway, Versailles, etc.) I wind up at Wallace Station for lunch so we could go there after a farm tour:
http://www.wallacestation.com/deli-m...-menu-10-2015/
Friday is opening day at Keeneland but as I will be going all day Saturday I'm still undecided about hitting the track Friday as well.
Old Friends has tours at 10, 1, and 3. Not sure about availability Friday. They do accommodate groups though if we wanted to make a group reservation...
http://www.oldfriendsequine.org/tours.html
Most of the more famous farms in the area are all booked up for Friday but there are a few lesser known farms with avaiability for tours ($20) starting between 1000-1115.
I'm thinking of doing one of these farm tours Friday morning. Often if I am out and about randomly driving west of town (Midway, Versailles, etc.) I wind up at Wallace Station for lunch so we could go there after a farm tour:
http://www.wallacestation.com/deli-m...-menu-10-2015/
Friday is opening day at Keeneland but as I will be going all day Saturday I'm still undecided about hitting the track Friday as well.
Old Friends has tours at 10, 1, and 3. Not sure about availability Friday. They do accommodate groups though if we wanted to make a group reservation...
http://www.oldfriendsequine.org/tours.html
Mar 30, 2017, 1:35 pm
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I'm up for a Thursday night dinner at Merrick Inn.
Would anyone be interested in Friday dinner at the Holly Hill Inn in Midway? It's been a few years since I've been there but it was a great place. Farm-to-table type upscale in a country house setting:
http://www.hollyhillinn.com/
Would anyone be interested in Friday dinner at the Holly Hill Inn in Midway? It's been a few years since I've been there but it was a great place. Farm-to-table type upscale in a country house setting:
http://www.hollyhillinn.com/