turcica
seeker
Reged: 12/21/03
Posts: 312
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Count me in if I can get my sister to put me up. turcica
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turcica
The only failure is not knowing how to be happy
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Edited by turcica (02/14/04 09:30 PM)
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tray1
Enthusiast
Reged: 11/22/03
Posts: 241
Loc: US
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I hope this works out so that everyone can attend....number 1 for the cause and number 2 it would be awesome to meet you all!! 
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NJ_Hoss
Enthusiast
Reged: 10/29/03
Posts: 263
Loc: USA
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Thanks Queenie. I look forward to seeing you there too.
For those planning to attend, I have two suggestions to offer for those who don't have the benefit of a travel budget or a large amount of income to otherwise devote to the trip.
For those within 500 miles or so, it may be worthwhile to consider renting a car and driving, putting the miles, depreciation, and cost of an oil change on someone else's car. I recommend using Hotwire and comparing it to either Expedia or Orbitz to determine a base rate. (Hotwire offers unlimited miles on its rentals, which is a key here). It is then possible to use Priceline to bid for an even lower price, using the Hotwire price as a maximum amount to pay.
I also highly recommend using Priceline for hotels, as they can offer amazing rates on very nice accommodations. I often travel to the west coast, where I reguarly stay at two Hyatt Regency hotels whose lowest discounted rates are at least $120, yet I rarely pay more than $30 per night. You can choose an area that is close to the event and save a bundle. Also, all rooms are for 2 occupants for those who want to further economize. The web site www.biddingfortravel.com is a wonderful resource and lists the hotels priceline uses in each areas plus recent successful bids to serve as a guideline for determining the best bid amount.
I've never favored Priceline or Hotwire for air travel, as it leaves too many variables up to the God's while not always offering a substantial enough discount to make it worth foregoing being able to choose a specific flight time, airline, or frequent-flier miles. Nevertheless, it is a way of saving a few dollars, especially for those who cannot meet a Saturday stay requirement. For those flying in, Reagan National Airport (DCA) is going to be the most convenient option by far, as both BWI (Baltimore) and Dulles (IAD) are at least a half-hour away and fairly expensive to reach from D.C. proper.
I hope this helps!
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tray1
Enthusiast
Reged: 11/22/03
Posts: 241
Loc: US
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NJ Hoss,
You always have such great info to share, you are like the 411 of this site......lol. I just wanted to say how articulate and informative your posts always are. Thanks for yet another!
Tray
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sigmund
Member
Reged: 07/29/03
Posts: 181
Loc: Vienna
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Hey All,
Why not use the calendar at the top of the page to list meetings, places, get togethers etc. DB already posted the event, but the calendar gives you a place to organize happenings by type and with more information. It doesn't have to fit in the little box
anna22
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tray1
Enthusiast
Reged: 11/22/03
Posts: 241
Loc: US
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Ok guys.....Im bumping this beause we really need a plan here.....If we plan on meeting up we need a place a time, etc. I'm pretty sure I have my travel arrangements down but we need to figure out when where and how.....SkyQueen, Sue. LovePink, Booker....Prettyday?(I really hope you can make it) Lets do this times ticking.......
Tray
a Starbucks sounds fantastic as most of us are on meds and can not drink so that rules out the bars, I personally love Starbucks......or should we make dinner reservations somewhere?
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yawkaw3
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 03/22/03
Posts: 1193
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Guys,
We need an idea of who said they were going, but who can't go now (whatever their circumstances, no one is mad about this, the only reason we bring it up is so that we can know approximately how many DB'ers are going- previously this thread was being used to predict that). If for financial, personal, whatever reasons, we would appreciate knowing. We don't need an explanation, just please as a favor, let us know if you previously thought you could attend but now cannot.
Thank you,
-yawkaw
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tray1
Enthusiast
Reged: 11/22/03
Posts: 241
Loc: US
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BUMP** We really do need a count here......please If you said you were going but are not just say so......NO explaination needed.......Or If you plan to go please reply also!!
Tray
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Sweetz
Diamond Mind
Reged: 05/11/02
Posts: 768
Loc: Texas!
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I don't see any way possible for me to go. I'm so sorry all of you. I was truly looking forward to meeting you and putting a face with a name, well, nickname, lol. I commend all of your for going. MAKE A HUGE SIGN FOR ME! I always see people at those things with huge signed on posterboard. Be sure to sign my name to one of them! I'm writing and getting my feelings known all over the place though. Again, I apologize, I wish I could go.
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"If you choose not to decide you still have made a choice."
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lovepink
Goddess
Reged: 01/01/02
Posts: 1476
Loc: NYC Metro Area
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I honestly don't know...if I do it will be a last minute decision as I have alot of personal things going on right now that take priority so its difficult to schedule anything. I know the March is very important but as my friends here know, the issues I'm dealing with are even more important in both the short & long term.
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redhill
Banned. Flames, offending others
Reged: 06/02/03
Posts: 278
Loc: Hell on Earth, for now
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I REALLY want to go, but I won't be sure if I can make it, right up until the last minute.
If I do go, I will probably be flying from NH to DC and back on the same day. There is a very remote possibility that I might drive though. It really depends on my mood, that, And airline prices.
If I can't make it, I am looking forward to the reports and photographs!
Red.
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trixxie
Member
Reged: 05/23/03
Posts: 142
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I am flying from the left coast...will arrive Saturday and leave on Tuesday afternoon. My understanding is that there may not even be any legislators there>> 
LP, its KMT from the other board...how are ya?
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