Cow Do XIII (EZE) - Sep 01 to Sep 04, 2017
#152
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BTW, I just noticed a thread that was started today in the Premium Fare Deals subforum about a RT business class fare on AM (connecting through MEX) from Canada to EZE for about $1700. AM is a SkyTeam member.
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Thanks, we'll see what I can do! I have a commitment to something on the 5th (not something I want or chose to do, mind you) so I need to see if I can move it, waive it, or send somebody in my place. More to come tomorrow/Thursday.
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If you're in Brazil, I highly recommend the Bird Park (zoo for birds, focusing on local species) near (walking distrance from the transit stop) the park entrance. I was charmed by the big aviary with hundreds of macaws flying freely around me, although the first few swoops startled me.
Just don't get bitten trying to pet/fed/photograph the wildlife in the park. <dumb tourists>
If anyone likes "bliss" toiletries (from aloft and W hotels), I can offer to bring some: the (dark blue) bar soap and multiple small tubes of the body lotion. I don't use it but I know that some people adore the stuff. So, if more than one person volunteers to take it, you can fight among yourselves; otherwise it goes to the first responder. [Unfortunately most hotels now use the dispensers for shampoo/conditioner and body wash rather than providing the small containers.]
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#157
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If anybody is coming down from California and has baggage allowance to spare, and doesnt mind bringing down a few bottles of Champagne, please PM me ASAP and we can arrange details... Thanks !!!
Same thing for anybody coming down from Florida.... thanks !!! ^
Same thing for anybody coming down from Florida.... thanks !!! ^
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When are you returning to the USA, I assume on DL too?
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I just saw a post in the SPG forum saying that the Sheraton in the park (on the Argentina side, so no visa is required) at the Falls is leaving Starwood at the end of September and reflagging as a Four Seasons. This might be a reason for people to go to the Falls this year and stay there overnight while it's still possible under the SPG program.
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Folks.... ive just completed the Schedule of Events, please see Post #4 on the 1st page of this Master thread for all the details.
Please be so kind as to post your attendance to each of the events, so that we can make the reservations.
IMPORTANT: for the Charity Wine Tasting Events at the Fierro Hotel, we have a maximum capacity of 8 (eight) participants for each event - this is not counting me. We will manage this on a first come first served basis, so anybody left out of the Saturday event will have 1st picks for the event on Monday. We need a minumum of 5 (five) participants for the Monday Tasting event to happen, so while it is on the schedule we will wait and see if we have the critica mass required. Those interested to double-dip (ie attend both tastings) are welcome to sign up and I will see if we are able to accomodate you.
Also, if Ive missed someone thats confirmed for this, please let me know... Ive scanned through this thread and I think I have everybody down that is ticketed and expecting to join...... thanks for your assistance with this !!! ^
Please be so kind as to post your attendance to each of the events, so that we can make the reservations.
IMPORTANT: for the Charity Wine Tasting Events at the Fierro Hotel, we have a maximum capacity of 8 (eight) participants for each event - this is not counting me. We will manage this on a first come first served basis, so anybody left out of the Saturday event will have 1st picks for the event on Monday. We need a minumum of 5 (five) participants for the Monday Tasting event to happen, so while it is on the schedule we will wait and see if we have the critica mass required. Those interested to double-dip (ie attend both tastings) are welcome to sign up and I will see if we are able to accomodate you.
Also, if Ive missed someone thats confirmed for this, please let me know... Ive scanned through this thread and I think I have everybody down that is ticketed and expecting to join...... thanks for your assistance with this !!! ^
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday September 1st
1300 hrs - Lunch @ SottoVoce Libertador
SottoVoce Libertador
Av. Libertador 1098
(cross street Ayacucho)
www.sottovoce.com.ar
2030 hrs - Dinner @ Parilla La Dorita
La Dorita Palermo Hollywood
Humboldt 1892
(cross street Costa Rica)
www.parillaladorita.com.ar
Saturday September 2nd
1100 hrs - Charity Wine Tasting @ Fierro Hotel Palermo
Fierro Hotel Palermo
Soler 5862
(cross street Emilio Ravignani)
www.fierrohotel.com
1400 hrs - Lunch @ Morelia Palermo Hollywood
Morelia Palermo Hollywood
Humboldt 2005
(cross street is Nicaragua)
www.morelia.com.ar
2030 hrs - Dinner @ Don Julio
Don Julio Parilla
Guatemala 4699
(cross street Gurruchaga)
www.parrilladonjulio.com.ar
Sunday September 3rd
Day Trip to Colonia / Montevideo
Day Trip to Estancia
Monday September 4th
2nd Charity Wine Tasting - Fierro Hotel Palermo
Friday September 1st
1300 hrs - Lunch @ SottoVoce Libertador
SottoVoce Libertador
Av. Libertador 1098
(cross street Ayacucho)
www.sottovoce.com.ar
2030 hrs - Dinner @ Parilla La Dorita
La Dorita Palermo Hollywood
Humboldt 1892
(cross street Costa Rica)
www.parillaladorita.com.ar
Saturday September 2nd
1100 hrs - Charity Wine Tasting @ Fierro Hotel Palermo
Fierro Hotel Palermo
Soler 5862
(cross street Emilio Ravignani)
www.fierrohotel.com
1400 hrs - Lunch @ Morelia Palermo Hollywood
Morelia Palermo Hollywood
Humboldt 2005
(cross street is Nicaragua)
www.morelia.com.ar
2030 hrs - Dinner @ Don Julio
Don Julio Parilla
Guatemala 4699
(cross street Gurruchaga)
www.parrilladonjulio.com.ar
Sunday September 3rd
Day Trip to Colonia / Montevideo
Day Trip to Estancia
Monday September 4th
2nd Charity Wine Tasting - Fierro Hotel Palermo
In addition, please mark me as tentative for the two lunches (Friday and Saturday) since I often find that having lunch and dinner on the same day in Buenos Aires is too much food, as much as fish/Italian and then grilled pizza is very appealing.
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Still undecided. I was able to get out of my commitment on the 5th, but I am waiting another day or two until this Hurricane Harvey nonsense is a bit more settled and make sure I don't have a flooded house to contend with. Also need to run it past el jefe, though I don't see much of an issue on that front. Flight prices seem stable so I'm not in a terrible hurry to book.
Would fly south either 29th or 30th, and back on the 5th and stay at the Hilton, assuming there is still availability.
Would fly south either 29th or 30th, and back on the 5th and stay at the Hilton, assuming there is still availability.
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List of Participants / Interested parties...... updated as of 5/14/17
Interested - 6
macdonaldj2
FlyingCow
24left
Dublin_rfk
Oskibear+1
Confirmed - 12
Kewldude21
Psyduck1
kirkwoodj
StartinSanDiego+1
naustin
KayakingNow
manudesa
TravelKane
MSPeconomist
JY1024
Gaucho100K
Out for this year - 06
Hiddy
SkiAdcock
Zorak
GarySTL
CMK10
MsEverywhere
...
Interested - 6
macdonaldj2
FlyingCow
24left
Dublin_rfk
Oskibear+1
Confirmed - 12
Kewldude21
Psyduck1
kirkwoodj
StartinSanDiego+1
naustin
KayakingNow
manudesa
TravelKane
MSPeconomist
JY1024
Gaucho100K
Out for this year - 06
Hiddy
SkiAdcock
Zorak
GarySTL
CMK10
MsEverywhere
...
frb98mf, post #125 (This person posted also in the COW DO thread you started in the Argentina forum.)
soupxxxx, posts #131 and #132
Both seem to have arranged lodging for COW DO.
In addition, YYZC2 posted an intention to attend in post #128 but then cancelled in post #139 .
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Thank you MSP Economist..... I will include them in the PM communications !!!
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