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Originally Posted by missydarlin
(Post 10197554)
oh no... not the Cult Van! EEK!
Oh Wait, neither am I until now. Can't believe I spaced this one out. Any plans for the ANC portion yet? I need to make my case with Monitor & Franny for a short stop in ANC. |
Originally Posted by monitor
(Post 10774006)
Apparently jackal is present and accounted for but we have not yet heard from BOB W. He might as well declare himself in right now because we expect to spend much of the Thursday and Friday before the DO keeping warm by eating his food and raiding his wine cellar. :D
I'm in and the pile o' wine is growing again, but Christmas is coming ;) I'll see what I can come up with for pre Do festivities. Perhaps that can be added to the info posts to see who will be around. It's probably to early for BBQ, but we never stop that just cuz it's cold. |
Originally Posted by vysean
(Post 10781503)
How is there any question about this? :p Classes = every day. Random FTers not used to cold weather = once a year. If you're in town, you could at least join us the night we arrive and perhaps two days later before we hop the flight back to ANC.
I need to sign up for classes soon so I can figure out what exactly I am doing... I was contemplating taking several online courses, and then would have more 'free time' but TBA I guess... |
Originally Posted by BOB W
(Post 10847424)
My bad :eek:
I'm in and the pile o' wine is growing again, but Christmas is coming ;) I'll see what I can come up with for pre Do festivities. Perhaps that can be added to the info posts to see who will be around. It's probably to early for BBQ, but we never stop that just cuz it's cold. |
Originally Posted by beckoa
(Post 10847962)
Why not a post Do BBQ :D? The weather would be marginally warmer then... and I'd be back in the state... (ill timing for MIA... unless a great deal crops up that forces me to return for the pre-do-bbq... along the lines of $200 AI MIA-SEA-ANC-SEA-MIA that thurs & fri :D- I can dream can't I:p)
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Newbie to this thread hear:
I and my brother will be in ANC March 7-11th. Will unfortunately miss the DO (bummer), but if anyone else is in town early (or locals) and want to meet up somehow I would be interested. We're probably doing the Iditarod restart on the 8th, but otherwise don't have much plans (thinking about museums in ANC, Girdwood, maybe Homer/Seward). At one point we were thinking about driving to Denali and up to FAI (I have a friend there) but that's a lot of driving for a short trip. So if anyone else has any great tips (thanks for those that have responded to my PM's) or wants to meet up let me know. Sorry we are going to miss the DO! - ok so here's a stupid question, I've been on FT for a few years and understand the concept and glossary definition of "DO", but does it really stand for anything or how did the term come about??? |
Originally Posted by mnredfox
(Post 10857909)
ok so here's a stupid question, I've been on FT for a few years and understand the concept and glossary definition of "DO", but does it really stand for anything or how did the term come about???
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=480017 http://www.flyertalk.com/forums/show...773&highlight= (especially look at posts #10 and #14) Have fun! Look forward to meeting you! |
Originally Posted by mnredfox
(Post 10857909)
Newbie to this thread hear:
I and my brother will be in ANC March 7-11th. Will unfortunately miss the DO (bummer), but if anyone else is in town early (or locals) and want to meet up somehow I would be interested. We're probably doing the Iditarod restart on the 8th, but otherwise don't have much plans (thinking about museums in ANC, Girdwood, maybe Homer/Seward). At one point we were thinking about driving to Denali and up to FAI (I have a friend there) but that's a lot of driving for a short trip. So if anyone else has any great tips (thanks for those that have responded to my PM's) or wants to meet up let me know. Sorry we are going to miss the DO! - ok so here's a stupid question, I've been on FT for a few years and understand the concept and glossary definition of "DO", but does it really stand for anything or how did the term come about??? Enjoy the snow & the dogs! |
Originally Posted by jackal
(Post 10859385)
Not a stupid question--it's a unique-to-Flyertalkism. I think all you need to know can be found here and here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=480017 http://www.flyertalk.com/forums/show...773&highlight= (especially look at posts #10 and #14) Have fun! Look forward to meeting you! Sounds like you'll be around in March when I'm up there with my brother. I'll PM you as the time gets closer. |
It seems our hosts are being a little slow....
How about an update on the festivities 1. Alaska Railroad times & route # 2. Hotel central in FAI 3. Hotel at the hot springs ( any special group rate?) Clothing optional is not an option for the dip.... 4. Return times for group going back to ANC I'm sure there is more but I would hate for part of the group to be at Sophie's, part at Westmark, part at Pike's, part at Princess, etc. Just trying to put some structure to the PARTY!!!! |
And how are we planning to get to Chena Hot Springs from FAI? :rolleyes:
I am now a Florida driver altho I will admit that I never bothered to figure out how to drive an automatic shift in the snow. ;) |
Ditto on what Bob said.
I'm very interested, but due to scant info am a bit hesitant to pull the trigger on airfare. |
Originally Posted by BOB W
(Post 11019416)
It seems our hosts are being a little slow....
How about an update on the festivities 1. Alaska Railroad times & route # 2. Hotel central in FAI 3. Hotel at the hot springs ( any special group rate?) Clothing optional is not an option for the dip.... 4. Return times for group going back to ANC I'm sure there is more but I would hate for part of the group to be at Sophie's, part at Westmark, part at Pike's, part at Princess, etc. Just trying to put some structure to the PARTY!!!! "Fur Rendezvous 2009 Special Fare Alaska Railroad is offering a special fare on the Aurora Winter train during the Fur Rendezvous being held in Anchorage this winter during the months of February and March. Call reservations at 800-544-0552 and mention "Fur Rondy" to get this special rate. Pay just $99.00 per Adult and $75 per child ages 2-11 for one-way rail travel between Feb 22 and Mar 14, 2009 on the Aurora Winter Train from Anchorage to Fairbanks, either way. This offer is valid on new bookings only, with payment due at time of booking and no other discounts apply. The rail change/cancellation policy applies. " http://alaskarailroad.com/arrc18.html #3 Seems to be just the one hotel, Chena Hot Springs resort http://www.chenahotsprings.com/index.php?id=83 |
Originally Posted by monitor
(Post 11020253)
And how are we planning to get to Chena Hot Springs from FAI? :rolleyes:
I am now a Florida driver altho I will admit that I never bothered to figure out how to drive an automatic shift in the snow. ;) At least its soft and cushiony when you go in the ditch :p ...right :rolleyes::D |
Guys. I will not be able to make this. My work schedule this year is very tight and will not be able to get away in march. Hope all of u have fun. One of these days I will make to Alaska.
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