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LEX Horse & Bourbon DO XI, October 6-8, 2017

LEX Horse & Bourbon DO XI, October 6-8, 2017

Old Sep 29, 2017, 6:36 pm
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Originally Posted by Psyduck1
I'm officially in. Booked a very cheap flight but making up for it in hotel rates. At the Hilton Garden Inn which is a little bit out of the way(southeast of campus.) Will see if anything better opens up.
You were able to find a room at the Garden Inn in Lexington? I wasn't able to find anything at all when I looked last weekend... things are crazy with the UK homecoming football game on the same weekend.
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Old Sep 29, 2017, 7:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Santander
You were able to find a room at the Garden Inn in Lexington? I wasn't able to find anything at all when I looked last weekend... things are crazy with the UK homecoming football game on the same weekend.
Maybe I lucked out on a cancellation. Saw your note about the football game. I would be interested in that. Do you have ticket plans?

Admittedly have not been following the thread so I don't know what Sat plans are.
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Old Sep 29, 2017, 7:52 pm
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Originally Posted by Psyduck1
I'm officially in. Booked a very cheap flight but making up for it in hotel rates. At the Hilton Garden Inn which is a little bit out of the way(southeast of campus.) Will see if anything better opens up.
Great, looking forward to seeing you.

Keeneland opening weekend plus U.K. football brings a LOT of people in.

Really, if you find something in Richmond or one of the surrounding towns, it's no more than 25-30 minutes. Not hideous.
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Old Sep 30, 2017, 7:21 pm
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Originally Posted by Psyduck1
Maybe I lucked out on a cancellation. Saw your note about the football game. I would be interested in that. Do you have ticket plans?

Admittedly have not been following the thread so I don't know what Sat plans are.
I don't have ticket plans yet, but I would like to go after Keeneland. UK football tickets are normally readily available, but I'm not sure about homecoming. I'm thinking we should talk about it on Friday when we're all in LEX and plan from there.
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Old Sep 30, 2017, 7:37 pm
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Originally Posted by Santander
I don't have ticket plans yet, but I would like to go after Keeneland. UK football tickets are normally readily available, but I'm not sure about homecoming. I'm thinking we should talk about it on Friday when we're all in LEX and plan from there.
I may be up for the game. We can chat Friday/Saturday.
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Old Oct 1, 2017, 3:14 pm
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Unfortunately, I'll need to regret. Late notice work travel.

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Old Oct 1, 2017, 4:06 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyerBeek
Unfortunately, I'll need to regret. Late notice work travel.

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OK, thanks. Maybe in April.

I will have a couple at Ethereal on the patio for you.
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Old Oct 1, 2017, 4:07 pm
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Some Avios availability to LEX is starting to open ex-ORD.

So if a redemption on BA (AA metal) is possible for you, might want to take a look.
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Old Oct 1, 2017, 8:53 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyerBeek
Unfortunately, I'll need to regret. Late notice work travel.

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Hope to see you next time.
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Old Oct 1, 2017, 9:07 pm
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Originally Posted by rxgeek
***To avoid confusion (mine) please pm your reply to me.***
These are both outstanding restaurants with lots of atmosphere, not to mention choices of bourbons.

Who's in for the Merrick Inn on Thursday at 7:30pm? The reservation will be under Rick.
http://www.themerrickinn.com/

Who's in for the Holly Hill Inn on Friday at 7pm? The reservation will be under Rick.
http://www.hollyhillinn.com/#gem
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Merrick Inn on Thursday at 7:30pm
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Holly Hill Inn on Friday at 7pm
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Old Oct 1, 2017, 9:25 pm
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Move Over Bourbon Trail

On the last DO, I discovered the Donut Trail. There are numerous links via Google, such as this one: http://www.visitlex.com/media-galler...3d562425d733b/

I thought Spaldings couldn't be beat until I tried North Lime Coffee and Donuts. I'm going to sacrifice my trip to the Track Kitchen Friday or Saturday for these, they're that good! I hope they freeze well 'cause I'm taking some home.
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Old Oct 2, 2017, 6:41 am
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Holly Hill Inn on Friday at 7pm
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Can you add me for Friday dinner please.
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Old Oct 2, 2017, 5:04 pm
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Blogs are reporting some new SPG codes:

Use promo code Z3H for Starwood hotels
Use promo code Z3R for Starwood resorts

Stay 2, get one. Should stack with Citi Prestige for "stay 3, get one."
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Old Oct 2, 2017, 5:29 pm
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Originally Posted by toomanybooks
Blogs are reporting some new SPG codes:

Use promo code Z3H for Starwood hotels
Use promo code Z3R for Starwood resorts

Stay 2, get one. Should stack with Citi Prestige for "stay 3, get one."
These are old codes, and there are associated Z4H fourth night free, Z5H etc. codes too. Unfortunately, you need to just try them when making reservations as there's no list in advance of hotels making these offers. Moreover, they're generally not available during peak periods and can require rates that are much higher than one can obtain otherwise, especially if you're eligible for corporate, AAA, AARP, etc.

FourPoints Lexington seems to be fully booked for the weekend, although Sunday is available at cheap rates, with no minimum stay requirement.

BTW, you CANNOT apply these codes to existing reservations, so if the hotel is sold out, they do not help.
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Old Oct 3, 2017, 6:19 am
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Originally Posted by GrjApp
Can you add me for Friday dinner please.
Done.
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