Alaskan Spring Break DO - March 2009
Jan 8, 2009 | 8:10 pm
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Hi All - I've updated the DO info through the most recent posts I believe - please post/PM if I've missed something.
No repsonse yet from the Springhill Suites - I'll call them in the morning.
Can each of you who intends to come please let me know:
1. Will you be attending BOB W's pre-DO dinner Friday, March 13 in ANC?
2. Will you be attending the Farewell dinner Monday, March 16 in ANC?
3. Will you be attending the post-DO dinner Wednesday, March 18 in ANC?
4. Will the 5pm FAI-ANC flight work for you?
5. For those leaving Monday night/Tuesday morning, when do you need to be back to the airport by?
6. Will you be going to Chena?
7. Will you be participating in any of the activities while at Chena (e.g. aurora tour/sleddogs/etc.)?
I'm going to call the Turtle Club to see if we can get a reservation for lunch coming back from Chena. It occurs to me now that the last time I tried for a lunch reservation I was told they serve dinner only, so that might cause a change of venue for lunch Monday.
No repsonse yet from the Springhill Suites - I'll call them in the morning.
Can each of you who intends to come please let me know:
1. Will you be attending BOB W's pre-DO dinner Friday, March 13 in ANC?
2. Will you be attending the Farewell dinner Monday, March 16 in ANC?
3. Will you be attending the post-DO dinner Wednesday, March 18 in ANC?
4. Will the 5pm FAI-ANC flight work for you?
5. For those leaving Monday night/Tuesday morning, when do you need to be back to the airport by?
6. Will you be going to Chena?
7. Will you be participating in any of the activities while at Chena (e.g. aurora tour/sleddogs/etc.)?
I'm going to call the Turtle Club to see if we can get a reservation for lunch coming back from Chena. It occurs to me now that the last time I tried for a lunch reservation I was told they serve dinner only, so that might cause a change of venue for lunch Monday.
2. Yes (EDITED!)
3. No
4. Yes
5. N/A
6. Yes
7. Possibly--cost?
Last edited by jackal; Jan 12, 2009 at 9:59 pm Reason: Now able to participate in #2
Jan 8, 2009 | 8:26 pm
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Back to business. Essentially we are up for almost everything that happens up until nearly midnight on Monday. The only exceptions will be for events requiring extended exposure to the weather.
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No
4. Yes
5. Our flight is at 1230AM. I guess that 11-1130PM is plenty of time.
6. Yes
7. Aurora, definitely. Anything else that requires exposure to the elements will be evaluated at that time.
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No
4. Yes
5. Our flight is at 1230AM. I guess that 11-1130PM is plenty of time.
6. Yes
7. Aurora, definitely. Anything else that requires exposure to the elements will be evaluated at that time.
Jan 9, 2009 | 1:25 am
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Monitor +1 are arriving late Wednesday, Seeya is arriving late Thursday. I'm not sure when I will accomplish the kidnapping of Missydarlin & Angel (I may need some help with that one
) I'll host dinner at my place Friday night. Everyone is welcome. Anyone who knows me knows I love to offer up the "Pile O Wine" for the ANC events.
Vysean, please add this Friday night dinner to the event listing.
) I'll host dinner at my place Friday night. Everyone is welcome. Anyone who knows me knows I love to offer up the "Pile O Wine" for the ANC events.Vysean, please add this Friday night dinner to the event listing.
I am a major procrastinator... as I still need to register for classes- (planning on taking online ones this semester) so I will hopefully be flexible... but with work and going to MIA the week of the 8-15th... will see what happens... Otherwise there is a chance I could help out somewhere with my van on the second ANC course...
Jan 9, 2009 | 1:32 am
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No- in MIA
Should be in town...
Should be in town...
Whenever the BR opens - (well... N/A for me)
Probably not... return from MIA in ANC at 6:33 PM Sunday... so it would be a late arrival for me... and with tickets at $277 rt... ouch! (ERA is under $200... but no EQM's...
)... also if there was U space avail
Probably not... but if I made it up there... I'd soak in the pool!
Should be in town...
Should be in town...
- (well... N/A for me)Probably not... return from MIA in ANC at 6:33 PM Sunday... so it would be a late arrival for me... and with tickets at $277 rt... ouch! (ERA is under $200... but no EQM's...
)... also if there was U space avail Probably not... but if I made it up there... I'd soak in the pool!
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Jan 9, 2009 | 1:42 am
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Jan 9, 2009 | 2:45 am
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Can't get a super deal on 12-passenger vans in Fairbanks--our affiliated company there doesn't carry them.
We can do a 7-passenger minivan for $50 per day or an 8-passenger SUV for $75 per day. He offered me a 20% discount off of those rates...but that may only be if I'm there to sign for them, so I can't guarantee the discount until I know whether I'll be able to go. With the discount, total price for the van would be $96.80 for two days (including tax)--less than $14 per head with a full van. I couldn't beat that at any other agencies.
We can do a 7-passenger minivan for $50 per day or an 8-passenger SUV for $75 per day. He offered me a 20% discount off of those rates...but that may only be if I'm there to sign for them, so I can't guarantee the discount until I know whether I'll be able to go. With the discount, total price for the van would be $96.80 for two days (including tax)--less than $14 per head with a full van. I couldn't beat that at any other agencies.
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Jan 9, 2009 | 9:50 am
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Even though the only active responses so far are from the six of us, I'd say I wouldn't mind being extravagant by going for the $75/day SUV. I imagine that would give us a bit more room, and I assume could handle the road a bit better than just a van?
Jan 9, 2009 | 8:51 pm
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We will ride with jackal in whatever conveyance he chooses. And what is this nonsense about "until I know whether I'll be able to go?" From what I understand, no FT event takes place in Alaska without him so he'll be there
Jan 9, 2009 | 9:08 pm
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'Course, he's in Florida right now, so he can't really complain about taking time off.
But he will say that his two weeks is peanuts compared to my 3 months...
Jan 12, 2009 | 9:59 pm
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Update: I am now available for the Monday night farewell dinner! 
Anyone want to help me finance a bribe to get my coworker to trade days to ensure I can have the weekend (Friday-Sunday) off?
Anyone want to help me finance a bribe to get my coworker to trade days to ensure I can have the weekend (Friday-Sunday) off?
Jan 12, 2009 | 11:21 pm
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We're still trying to figure out Monday night. Pizza & wine at Casa Bob or dinner somewhere closer to the airport.
Can you make it Wed. night for the Missydarlin risotto do?
Jan 13, 2009 | 12:33 am
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Jan 20, 2009 | 4:16 am
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Has there been consensus yet on what hotel we're staying at in Fairbanks on Saturday the 14th? Did we decide on the Westmark?
Or instead, was there interest in me pursuing the route I mentioned earlier of checking with the folks who own the Minnie Street B&B? (I'll need a head count of everyone needing lodging in FAI vs. the locals who already have accommodations there as well as info on anyone sharing rooms. Check out the link I posted earlier for room and bed descriptions.)
And did anyone need me to check on discounts at hotels in ANC for before or after the FAI portion of the DO?
(Risotto update: I am now taking a class on Wednesday night. After I attend the first session this Wednesday, I'll know if I can skip it without adverse penalties.)
Or instead, was there interest in me pursuing the route I mentioned earlier of checking with the folks who own the Minnie Street B&B? (I'll need a head count of everyone needing lodging in FAI vs. the locals who already have accommodations there as well as info on anyone sharing rooms. Check out the link I posted earlier for room and bed descriptions.)
And did anyone need me to check on discounts at hotels in ANC for before or after the FAI portion of the DO?
(Risotto update: I am now taking a class on Wednesday night. After I attend the first session this Wednesday, I'll know if I can skip it without adverse penalties.)
Jan 20, 2009 | 12:34 pm
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I somehow understood the SpringHill Suites to be the venue of choice, being in the center of Fairbanks instead of outside, so that is where I have my reservation. Should we come to a consensus on this?Personally, I'm a bit more concerned about the Chena Hot Springs rez, as we have not heard if we are to forge ahead to book our rooms there at the full rate, or whether there is a discount available.
As for the ANC rez, I am set and believe monitor & franny are as well.
I figure the locals are also set.