Oct 3, 2019, 4:44 pm
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
Friday
Glen's creek brewing
Keenland
Dinner Reservation at 8:30
Saturday
Icelandic Horse Farm in Shelbyville
Bulleit experience
Dinner party
Sunday
brunch at Stella's 9AM
Old Friend's farm
LEX Horse & Bourbon DO XV, October 3-6, 2019
Aug 16, 2019, 1:02 pm
#62
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I'm in for trying to get the box. If we don't succeed tonight, then I'm also good for going on Friday. It will be a bit of a long day with dinner for that night. One suggestion is to bid an odd number. Most people like numbers ending in 0 or 5, so thinking outside the box often works for me.
Aug 16, 2019, 6:41 pm
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Bidding War!
Late interest in that Keeneland box has really picked up. Current high bid with about 55 minutes until the online auction closes is $325.
Aug 16, 2019, 7:18 pm
#65
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Thanks for trying. It's tough to figure out the level of interest until the last hour in charity auctions. I lose more than I win, but surprisingly, it's sometimes a giant win.
Guess it's Friday for the races?
Guess it's Friday for the races?
Aug 16, 2019, 7:20 pm
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It's always a better strategy to hang back and bid at the last possible minute in these online auctions that show the bids....and many don't get active until the end.
Aug 17, 2019, 6:27 pm
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Just to make sure: I should be in on the Merrick Inn Friday dinner reservation (no +1).
I assume I'll be going to most of the group activities over the weekend, including Sunday brunch. I'm not sure what other stuff is definitely scheduled yet.
I have a (points) reservation at the HR downtown for arrival Thursday and departure Sunday (4 pm checkout as a Glob). I assume I'll be flying into LEX on DL and renting a car, but I can't pick flights until I know whether I have work meetings on Thursday.
I assume I'll be going to most of the group activities over the weekend, including Sunday brunch. I'm not sure what other stuff is definitely scheduled yet.
I have a (points) reservation at the HR downtown for arrival Thursday and departure Sunday (4 pm checkout as a Glob). I assume I'll be flying into LEX on DL and renting a car, but I can't pick flights until I know whether I have work meetings on Thursday.
Aug 20, 2019, 7:15 pm
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Aug 25, 2019, 4:13 pm
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We have a full house of 16 people for the private room at Merrick Inn. That is the maximum seating. I received confirmations from
Governator
GrjApp
toomanybooks + 6
MSPeconomist
krazykanuch
Herb687 +1
ChrisFlyer 66
HPN-HRL
cocobird
Please let me know if your plans change and you will not make it to dinner in case someone not on the list wants to come. Thanks.
Governator
GrjApp
toomanybooks + 6
MSPeconomist
krazykanuch
Herb687 +1
ChrisFlyer 66
HPN-HRL
cocobird
Please let me know if your plans change and you will not make it to dinner in case someone not on the list wants to come. Thanks.
Aug 25, 2019, 4:14 pm
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I'll be in LEX on Thursday morning. Anyone coming in early and want to hang out?
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Aug 30, 2019, 12:58 pm
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Friday Reserved Seating
I ordered grandstand reserved seating for Friday. Based on the previous roll call, I ordered tickets for:
Herb687+4
Toomanybooks
Cocobird
ChrisFlyer66
My guest count may change so I'm guessing there may be one or two additional seats available for anyone else who wants to join us at the track Friday afternoon.
Tickets are $10 each and general admission is included in the ticket cost so I will figure out a meeting place to get you your tickets and collect your $10 once we all arrive in LEX.
If I go the Stubhub/scalper route, is anyone else interested in also going to the track Saturday? (big stakes day but sold out for booking direct)
Herb687+4
Toomanybooks
Cocobird
ChrisFlyer66
My guest count may change so I'm guessing there may be one or two additional seats available for anyone else who wants to join us at the track Friday afternoon.
Tickets are $10 each and general admission is included in the ticket cost so I will figure out a meeting place to get you your tickets and collect your $10 once we all arrive in LEX.
If I go the Stubhub/scalper route, is anyone else interested in also going to the track Saturday? (big stakes day but sold out for booking direct)
Aug 30, 2019, 2:27 pm
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I ordered grandstand reserved seating for Friday. Based on the previous roll call, I ordered tickets for:
Herb687+4
Toomanybooks
Cocobird
ChrisFlyer66
My guest count may change so I'm guessing there may be one or two additional seats available for anyone else who wants to join us at the track Friday afternoon.
Tickets are $10 each and general admission is included in the ticket cost so I will figure out a meeting place to get you your tickets and collect your $10 once we all arrive in LEX.
If I go the Stubhub/scalper route, is anyone else interested in also going to the track Saturday? (big stakes day but sold out for booking direct)
Herb687+4
Toomanybooks
Cocobird
ChrisFlyer66
My guest count may change so I'm guessing there may be one or two additional seats available for anyone else who wants to join us at the track Friday afternoon.
Tickets are $10 each and general admission is included in the ticket cost so I will figure out a meeting place to get you your tickets and collect your $10 once we all arrive in LEX.
If I go the Stubhub/scalper route, is anyone else interested in also going to the track Saturday? (big stakes day but sold out for booking direct)
Aug 30, 2019, 3:23 pm
#74
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I ordered grandstand reserved seating for Friday. Based on the previous roll call, I ordered tickets for:
Herb687+4
Toomanybooks
Cocobird
ChrisFlyer66
My guest count may change so I'm guessing there may be one or two additional seats available for anyone else who wants to join us at the track Friday afternoon.
......
If I go the Stubhub/scalper route, is anyone else interested in also going to the track Saturday? (big stakes day but sold out for booking direct)
Herb687+4
Toomanybooks
Cocobird
ChrisFlyer66
My guest count may change so I'm guessing there may be one or two additional seats available for anyone else who wants to join us at the track Friday afternoon.
......
If I go the Stubhub/scalper route, is anyone else interested in also going to the track Saturday? (big stakes day but sold out for booking direct)
Aug 31, 2019, 7:37 am
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Hyatt Regency still over $300, but only 8k points.
Cat 2, still perhaps a good use for a cat 4 cert. Transfer 1:1 Chase UR to Hyatt instantly.
Cat 2, still perhaps a good use for a cat 4 cert. Transfer 1:1 Chase UR to Hyatt instantly.