MCI BBQ DO VII --July 20-22, 2012
Mar 24, 2012, 6:33 am
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Just moved to Overland Park, KS late last year. I would love to attend this event (my very first FT DO!). Not sure what my summer schedule yet, so I'll throw my name in as tentative for now.
Apr 15, 2012, 7:16 pm
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I lived near KC for nearly 10 years. I can make this weekend. Please tell me more. Much as I would like to make Friday night - dont think it is doable unless I fly WN out of IND. Saturday is completely do-able. If I arrive Friday evening - a Saturday morning/lunch sounds very do-able.
Apr 15, 2012, 7:30 pm
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Friday, July 20th - 5pm-7pm (Happy Hour)
Fiorella's Jack Stack (FreightHouse, Crossroads Art District
So pardon me double checking - does this mean you are visiting both in MO - Freight House -(22nd street near the very sadly burned down Hereford House) and the Art District on 47th Street AKA The Plaza??
If I flew in to MCI and hired a car - were would I find you- there is a WN flight that could get me in due to being on Central Time
Fiorella's Jack Stack (FreightHouse, Crossroads Art District
So pardon me double checking - does this mean you are visiting both in MO - Freight House -(22nd street near the very sadly burned down Hereford House) and the Art District on 47th Street AKA The Plaza??
If I flew in to MCI and hired a car - were would I find you- there is a WN flight that could get me in due to being on Central Time
Apr 16, 2012, 6:32 am
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May 8, 2012, 7:39 pm
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My probability is increasing. I probably won't know for sure for another month, but it looks like I'll be able to stop in KC on my way either in from or out to a meeting on the west coast, which will help defray some of the currently obscene $191 RT airfare from either MDW or ORD.
May 10, 2012, 8:14 am
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My probability is increasing. I probably won't know for sure for another month, but it looks like I'll be able to stop in KC on my way either in from or out to a meeting on the west coast, which will help defray some of the currently obscene $191 RT airfare from either MDW or ORD.
For the first time in my life, I actually redeemed a one-way award for MCI-ORD and considered it a reasonably decent use of Avios.
May 11, 2012, 7:14 am
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Have you ever been to Missouri? 
If you take a look at the first post, you'll notice that the majority of the locations are in Kansas City, MO and not on the Kansas side of the metropolitan area.
The cheaper hotels are by the MCI airport and if you are renting a car, that's probably the way to go if you want to avoid parking charges. Otherwise, most people stay at the brands they are loyal to downtown or in some of the surrounding area.
In any case, I wish you good BBQ-hunting. This do is a great way to meet new people and make friends. I suggest you try and be a part of a "BBQ team" and split/share a few dishes.
If you take a look at the first post, you'll notice that the majority of the locations are in Kansas City, MO and not on the Kansas side of the metropolitan area.
The cheaper hotels are by the MCI airport and if you are renting a car, that's probably the way to go if you want to avoid parking charges. Otherwise, most people stay at the brands they are loyal to downtown or in some of the surrounding area.
In any case, I wish you good BBQ-hunting. This do is a great way to meet new people and make friends. I suggest you try and be a part of a "BBQ team" and split/share a few dishes.
May 11, 2012, 10:34 am
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Have you ever been to Missouri?
If you take a look at the first post, you'll notice that the majority of the locations are in Kansas City, MO and not on the Kansas side of the metropolitan area.
The cheaper hotels are by the MCI airport and if you are renting a car, that's probably the way to go if you want to avoid parking charges. Otherwise, most people stay at the brands they are loyal to downtown or in some of the surrounding area.
In any case, I wish you good BBQ-hunting. This do is a great way to meet new people and make friends. I suggest you try and be a part of a "BBQ team" and split/share a few dishes.
If you take a look at the first post, you'll notice that the majority of the locations are in Kansas City, MO and not on the Kansas side of the metropolitan area.
The cheaper hotels are by the MCI airport and if you are renting a car, that's probably the way to go if you want to avoid parking charges. Otherwise, most people stay at the brands they are loyal to downtown or in some of the surrounding area.
In any case, I wish you good BBQ-hunting. This do is a great way to meet new people and make friends. I suggest you try and be a part of a "BBQ team" and split/share a few dishes.
All sounds good. The reason I was asking was because I was wondering if there was an official DO hotel or does everyone just rendezvous at said locations at specific timings? Official venue would help considering am a virgin of both the locale, and such events. Moreover, I would like to avoid the prospects of getting lost or in trouble (unintentionally, of course
).Additionally, How do you join a BBQ team?
May 11, 2012, 11:03 am
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Mingle a little bit and see if others are open to splitting/sharing plates with you. It's a great way to meet and get to know other FTers.
May 11, 2012, 11:25 am
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May 11, 2012, 11:37 am
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We're returning after a recess of some years. Folks generally stay where they have hotel loyalty. In town hotels tend to be more expensive than airport hotels, but less commute (and more enjoyable in my opinion). We're at the Hilton President the first night. I need Hilton stays, and I believe it is the closest hotel to the Friday night dinner. We will switch the next night to the Sheraton, because I also need Starwood stays. There are generally FTers at both Starwood hotels. I think the Hyatt rebranded since I was last there.