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Add me as a strong maybe. I just can't confirm dates this far out.
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Originally Posted by Italy98
(Post 12765516)
We are in for April 10 - 12. Has a (Hilton) hotel been identified?
I have updated the dates to Friday, April 9 through Sunday, April 11. I believe that is what jumpgate and I intended. There is a Hampton Inn in Abingdon, VA. I believe there is are also others in Bristol, Johnson City, and/or Kingsport, but I don't know of any other Hilton brands around TRI. I'm local, so I don't usually stay in hotels near me. (LOL) For Marriott folks, there is a Courtyard by Marriott in Bristol, VA and the Marriott Meadowview Hotel and Conference Center in Kingsport, TN. There is a Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Conference Center in Bristol, VA. There is also the gorgeous Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon, VA. |
Originally Posted by me4yankees
I have updated the dates to Friday, April 9 through Sunday, April 11. I believe that is what jumpgate and I intended.
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Originally Posted by me4yankees
(Post 12808954)
...There is also the gorgeous Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon, VA.
We'll manage somehow :p. Please add us (kudzu + 1) to the list as probables. |
Sounds like fun, but I'm already planning to visit the BBQ weekend of Memphis in May. Perhaps a tie in for next year?
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Here's a list of places to stay in the Tri-Cities. My favorite is the Meadowview Marriott in Kingsport, but the Doubletree in J.C. is not bad. Definitely count me +1 in for the event.
Johnson City American Classic Suites 423-926-6200 Best Western 423-282-2161 Carnegie Hotel 423-979-6400 Comfort Inn 423-928-9600 Comfort Suites 423-610-0010 Courtyard by Marriott 423-262-0275 Doubletree Motel 423-929-2000 Quality Inn 423-282-3335 Hampton Inn 423-929-8000 Holiday Inn 423-282-4611 Holiday Inn Express 423-328-0500 Jameson Inn 423-282-0488 Lake Lodges Vacation Rentals 703-489-5246 Ramada Ltd. 423-282-4011 Red Roof Inn 800-874-9000 Sleep Inn 423-915-0081 Value Place 423-283-0365 or 800-ValuePlace Kingsport Americas Best Inn and Suites 423-245-0286 Aunt Sallie's B & B 423-349-7742 Best Western Colonial Inn 423-239-3400 Comfort Inn I-81 423-239-7447 Comfort Inn Kingsport 423-378-4418 Days Inn 423-246-7126 Fox Manor B & B 423-378-3844 Hampton Inn 423-247-3888 Holiday Inn Express 423-723-2300 Jameson Inn of Kingsport 423-230-0534 LaQuinta Inn 423-323-0500 Meadowview Marriott 423-578-6600 Quality Inn 423-245-0271 Red Carpet Inn 423-279-7111 Sleep Inn 423-279-1811 Stradford Inn 423-390-2110 Super 8 423-239-9137 Westside Inn 423-247-2176 Bristol, TN Bristol lodging 423-968-1101 Days Inn 423-968-9119 Days Inn Parkway 423-968-2171 Hampton Inn 423-764-3600 Regency Inn 423-968-9474 Speedway Inn 423-764-4145 Bristol, VA Budget Host Inn 276-669-5187 Budget Inn 276-669-2178 Comfort Inn 276-466-3881 Courtyard by Marriott 276-591-4400 Econo Lodge 276-466-2112 Holiday Inn 276-466-4100 LaQuinta Inn 276-669-9353 Howard Johnson 276-669-7171 Red Carpet Inn 276-669-1151 Deluxe Inn 276-669-4148 Super 8 Motel 276-466-8800 |
I recommend the following hotels:
The Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon, VA The Courtyard by Marriott in Bristol, VA Holiday Inn & Suites and Convention Center in Bristol, VA The Marriott Meadowview Hotel and Conference Center in Kingsport, TN I will ping jumpgate to update the list of possible attendees. |
Originally Posted by BOB W
(Post 12922558)
Sounds like fun, but I'm already planning to visit the BBQ weekend of Memphis in May. Perhaps a tie in for next year?
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So what Hilton hotel are others going to stay at? Hopefully there will be a good Q2 promo since the Q1 will be over by then.
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I'm going to have to bow out on this, as I have a commitment in Boston that weekend.
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I won't be able to take off for the weekend in April, upper management sucks at time (expectation) management... :(
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Apologies for the absence
FT friends - I have updated the first post with the current attendee list.
I apologize to the community from the bottom of my heart for being absent from this thread after kicking this whole shebang off. Without groveling too much, since starting this thread, I've had to relocate, fell victim to the economy, and had some woeful relationship issues. I've barely been on FT at all. Sadly, I don't believe I'll be able to attend this DO (see previous comment re: the economy). I realize this is a major bummer seeing as this was partially my idea, and I take full responsibility. That being said I am still planning on working with me4yankees on what would be possible and help her plan remotely. I am back now, so please stay tuned. Apologies, and thank you. |
Sadly, we have to bow out of the TRI DO too *sigh*
An unexpected offer of a free 14-day cruise in April means that we'd be away at sea - sorry, just couldn't turn it down. Jumpgate, glad to see you back on FT, and all best wishes! |
Originally Posted by kudzu
(Post 13319877)
Sadly, we have to bow out of the TRI DO too *sigh*
An unexpected offer of a free 14-day cruise in April means that we'd be away at sea - sorry, just couldn't turn it down. Jumpgate, glad to see you back on FT, and all best wishes! It looks like right now, the DO will be mostly Saturday, April 10, as I have a conference in Roanoke, VA, through Friday afternoon. So for Saturday, April 10, we will plan a group lunch, group dinner/drinks, and offer activity options for the afternoon. You are free to arrange small group activities for Friday evening or Sunday on your own. If there are any other changes in your attendance status, please post here and we will try to be better about updating the thread. And thank you, Jumpgate, for assisting me in spite of the time you have had as of late. |
Jumpgate:
I'm very sorry to learn of all this, but glad you are back & wish you the best. Believe me I understand the economy thing. I'm still hoping to make it. |
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