Originally Posted by
Powers106
For November 3rd:
If there is anybody who wants to go to a bar or cool dinner in Houston somewhere near the galleria, Westheimer (such as a crawfish boil or something) or in the downtown, I'm very willing to make some proposals and arrangements and link it to my website....we could somehow organize a taxi-central at the hotel to group people or organize a supershuttle or something. It wouldn't be an exclusive event, just occupying a public bar/restaurant, but Houston has a LOT of places where we could have an impromptu party and suit almost all tastes...there are some fun laid back bars and restaurants.
I volunteer to organize that (or with someone that has some interest in helping)...in the sense that I don't bear any responsibility really for getting you there or back, just centralize a proposed idea and help you find a way there if you are interested. Houston is fun, don't have to stay out near the airport...what's a few bucks in shared taxi rides to see the city (or the Galleria part...)?
PM me if you are interested, we can bounce some ideas depending on the number of people.
MODS, please feel free to cut this post if I am stepping on your planning...
* I'm up for doing something, but because those of us who will have started in NYC then done FRA & on to IAH will actually be a bit tired (vs those who might be starting in IAH), I'm personally leaning towards the BBQ option - for 3 reasons.
1) Hey it's Texas BBQ!!! 2) It's close to the hotel. 3) And - I've been to Houston before many a time, so not compelled to do the city per se. But the latter is unique to me. How long does it take to get into the city & what's the taxi cost? That could also make a dif for folk.
I do know some FTers are flying in that night & planning on hitting the hotel bar 9:30-10-ish, so for those interested in BBQ & hitting the bar afterwards, there will be some people to meet.
Originally Posted by
jupper
I just received an e-mail from LH with a confirmation, indicating they've started the process of collecting.
And my res can even be found on CO.com, can't edit my seats (yet) though.
* Yeah, I just received the same email. Although I'm a bit confused on why we had to submit all the safe traveler info via online in order to book & yet are still given a pdf to give to LH agents as we board in FRA. What was the point of filling it out online?
Originally Posted by
tommy777
Folks,
Here are some program updates:
Sunday the 31st: We will meet at the Westin Club at 6PM and after a few drinks, we will head to dinner.
The official SPG program has been moved from Sunday night to Monday morning at 830AM at the Westin Time Square due to a schedule conflict. Breakfast will be served, don't know if it will be in the lounge or somewhere else yet.
On Wednesday, we will give the Euro hoppers a break and have a quiet night with nothing organized.
Pick up for the "Meet the new United" event on Thursday is at 10AM at the Sheraton lobby.
Please show up around 930AM.
On Friday, please show up in the lobby of the Sheraton no later than 515AM.
I think that's it.
Drat - I finally booked my flight to NYC last week to arrive on the 31st because of the kick-off event - as it had been listed for months on the 31st, and which now has been changed to breakfast the next morning. Sounds like some others did the same w/ moving flights to attend. If I'd known it was only a brekkie, I probably would have just flown in on the 1st & saved myself a $300 hotel bill.
Having said that, originally the event on the 31st was a 'you had to be on the charter to attend' event. So - is this dinner still an official 'charter only dinner' or is it 'any FTer can come along dinner'?
A few other items: approximate cost of $$ for dinner cuz I'm presuming the dinner place isn't going to take a lot of credit cards & since the Westin isn't hosting anything on the 31st, we'll be on our own for payment. And also for those who might not be staying at the Westin, is someone guesting us into the club for 6pm drinkies?
tommy & oliver, you might want to - a) update post # 1, b) update the starmegado website & c) send out an email blast - with your updates, especially on the timelines for both Thurs & Fri start times as well as the change to Sunday.
Originally Posted by
TAHKUCT
I sent a pm to Powers106. I am open for suggestions. I just do not know if organizers what us to discuss this in this thread. Maybe a new thread should be created to discuss wed evening options.
* Could be a new thread since there is both the BBQ & also the 'in the city' option, or eh - everything else is being discussed on this thread, what's a bit more at this point?
Having said that, since Wed is no longer an evening reception but everyone on their own thing, then a separate thread might be ok because then the 'locals' could join if they so wished.
Originally Posted by
USirritated
Sharon, I was planning on taking a limo from Manhattan out to JFK late afternoon on Monday, November 1. If you want to throw in with me for the price of half a cab ride (I think a cab ride from Manhattan to JFK is $45), that would be fine with me. If one more person wants to join in, and each of us will pay 1/3 the price of a cab ride, then that will be fine with me.
(Going on the subway out to JFK would be okay, but a total pain in the neck when trying to cart around one checked bag and one carry on, both on wheels.)
* I had PM'd bonnerbl earlier but not heard back. But if I can get 'non-stop' vs 'connection' for not too much more than the connection cost, I'd be interested in sharing a car service w/ someone.
Cheers.