Star Mega DO III -- Post your ideas here
Feb 25, 2011 | 6:56 am
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So is it a three person team or is someone taking your spot? Especially since you seemed like the one-and-only when it came to the Euro parts (and - at a spot guess - the only one of the team that can speak Deustch).
Feb 25, 2011 | 7:36 am
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Feb 25, 2011 | 9:03 am
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The reason why we are looking to move it to early September is to get the very expensive business class to and from Europe down, but of course, if a lot of people can't make it, we can of course go back to November
The European part will be separate again this year, we are aiming to have r/t business class tickets for around 1500USD, last year it was almost double.
I will set up a survey to see what dates are best next week
Thank you both for your service. It has been a hell of a ride 
We are adding Pizzaman to the SMD team to replace Oliver and Seth.
Please join me in welcoming him to the team!
The European part will be separate again this year, we are aiming to have r/t business class tickets for around 1500USD, last year it was almost double.
I will set up a survey to see what dates are best next week
We are adding Pizzaman to the SMD team to replace Oliver and Seth.
Please join me in welcoming him to the team!
Feb 25, 2011 | 9:27 am
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Feb 25, 2011 | 9:34 am
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The reason why we are looking to move it to early September is to get the very expensive business class to and from Europe down
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The European part will be separate again this year, we are aiming to have r/t business class tickets for around 1500USD, last year it was almost double.
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The European part will be separate again this year, we are aiming to have r/t business class tickets for around 1500USD, last year it was almost double.
there will be some people that can't make it in Sept and some that won't be able to make it in Nov. I like the idea of looking at the pricing.
Thank you both for your service.
We are adding Pizzaman to the SMD team to replace Oliver and Seth.
Please join me in welcoming him to the team!
Please join me in welcoming him to the team!
-David
Feb 25, 2011 | 10:27 am
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Just got off the phone with Hyatt and we are definitely looking at some hotel availability challenges in the beginning of September with the amazing program we have lined up. Labor day is also causing schedule issues, so we'll get a survey going early next week.
Anyways, really excited to welcome Hyatt as this years hotel sponsor!
Anyways, really excited to welcome Hyatt as this years hotel sponsor!
Feb 25, 2011 | 10:37 am
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Feb 25, 2011 | 11:06 am
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Feb 25, 2011 | 11:32 am
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Feb 25, 2011 | 12:02 pm
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Sept 6-10 works for me. I was possibly planning on being in MUC on weekend of the 10th through about 14th - so if those dates - hopefully an air extension will be possible.
Feb 26, 2011 | 7:24 am
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September works very well for me. I've attended SMD1 & 2, and the first week in November has been a struggle the past 2 years, and totally no go for 2011. And being so close to Thanksgiving, Christmas, & the end of the year has added to that difficulty.
Feb 26, 2011 | 9:29 am
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Has it been confirmed that Canada is part of it, or are there Hyatts in the Alt 2 location?
I know the Toronto Film Festival starts around Labor Day weekend in Sept & I think goes for a week or longer, so much as Hyatt likes FTers & SMD folk, I'm guessing they like the studios who are willing to pay outrageous prices for the YYZ Hyatts more during the film festival
Cheers.
I know the Toronto Film Festival starts around Labor Day weekend in Sept & I think goes for a week or longer, so much as Hyatt likes FTers & SMD folk, I'm guessing they like the studios who are willing to pay outrageous prices for the YYZ Hyatts more during the film festival
Cheers.
Feb 26, 2011 | 4:32 pm
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I have a preliminary reward ticket held for Cow-DO as well, but that has me returning Sept 5. If SMD III starts on Sept 6, the two can be connected, so I'm not jumping ship on either just yet.
Though if forced to make a choice, SMD III would win in my mind...
Though if forced to make a choice, SMD III would win in my mind...
Feb 26, 2011 | 7:30 pm
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All the more reason for an extra Thank You then. It was a pleasure to have met you & been a participant on the very excellent SMD1 & 2.
(Will have to try to work out a way to get some of those Aussie treats that your wife likes to you. Maybe next time I'm in FRA I can pass them on to someone to relay to you!)
(Will have to try to work out a way to get some of those Aussie treats that your wife likes to you. Maybe next time I'm in FRA I can pass them on to someone to relay to you!)