You have the emotional maturity of a blueberry scone.

Giles ,'Touched'


F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us

Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.


Calli - Feb 24, 2010 9:19:25 am PST #5132 of 12707
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Thank you, Toddson. It looks like a lovely hotel. Sadly, government contractors don't qualify for Hyatt's government rate, so it's not an option. (It's nice that they spell that out on their website, though. I've been to places that only mentioned it when I checked out. Finance was not happy.)


Fred Pete - Feb 24, 2010 9:28:19 am PST #5133 of 12707
Ann, that's a ferret.

Calli, I live too far out for dinner or drinks to be a good idea, but I can easily Metro up to your area for lunch one day.

Can't really recommend much in the way of hotels in my area. There's a Holiday Inn at -- I think -- 5th and C, SW, that's about two blocks from L'Enfant Plaza Station. From which it's easy to Metro to the Convention Center. But I don't know how nice the hotel is, and it's in a neighborhood of government offices, so there isn't much there at night.


Calli - Feb 24, 2010 10:23:16 am PST #5134 of 12707
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Thanks, Fred. I'll check out the hotel rec. And grabbing lunch one of the days would be great!


Toddson - Feb 24, 2010 12:33:56 pm PST #5135 of 12707
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

Calli, there's also a Marriott on 12th Street at H - they might be better.


megan walker - Feb 24, 2010 3:56:39 pm PST #5136 of 12707
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

DCistas, especially those in MD, I have finally confirmed my business trip, if anyone is up for getting together during the week next week.

I should arrive at the Courtyard Marriot in Rockville around 6:30-7:00 pm on Tuesday (March 2). My meeting is 10am-11:15 on Wednesday. At some point that afternoon, I head out to the Eastern shore and then make my way back the next morning sometime. My flight out of Dulles is at 2:45 on Thursday.

I'm assuming my sales rep will be willing to take me out to dinner, but I could bag that to do a dinner thing out in the MD burbs that night.

Or do lunch on Wednesday or early Thursday. I know that during the week is not great timing for most people, but I will be renting a car so I will be mobile and happy to meet people wherever.


Java cat - Feb 24, 2010 6:29:45 pm PST #5137 of 12707
Not javachik

I haven't been around for about a month. Y'all sure talk a lot!

Is next year the mid-west? I've been checking routes on JetBlue and they have numerous direct flights to Austin. I vote Austin for the next mid-west circuit.

Frommer's Budget Travel mag has a number of articles about NY, plus a snap guide.

[link] - NYC Hotels.

Snap guide: [link]


Java cat - Feb 24, 2010 6:34:12 pm PST #5138 of 12707
Not javachik

[link]

Hotel Beacon Price From $179

'Hood Upper West Side, a leafy, brownstone-lined residential neighborhood, near Central Park and subways.

The Gist The posh Hotel Beacon has earth-tone rooms with modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. Online reviews generally praised the appealing neighborhood and the convenience of in-room kitchenettes (Fairway grocery store is across the street). It's the official hotel of the adjacent Beacon Theatre.

Free Wi-Fi? Yes.

Credit Cards Accepted AmEx, Mastercard, Visa.

Thanks for Sharing: Reader Richard Frank wrote that the Beacon is a good value and has large rooms and suites that make it especially convenient for families.

Hotel's direct website: [link]


Polter-Cow - Feb 24, 2010 9:24:17 pm PST #5139 of 12707
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

erin, I may not have rehearsal that Saturday, so my afternoon may be free for stuff. If we do have rehearsal, you are welcome to come watch.


Trudy Booth - Feb 25, 2010 8:36:32 am PST #5140 of 12707
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

Heard back from the Weehawken Sheraton with some early numbers.

Hotel Rooms: Until your dates are narrowed down a little further, I can offer you a range of rates between $129-$159. Once you are able to narrow down your dates, I will be able to provide a more accurate quote.

She also mentions that:

the only dates I would caution you to is June 19/20. This is a high demand weekend due to the Red Bull Air Race being held at Liberty State Park.

I have much more information. If anyone would like to see menus, floor plans, hosp. suite/party room possibilities let me know.


Pix - Feb 25, 2010 11:02:49 am PST #5141 of 12707
The status is NOT quo.

I'm just happy we're getting one possibility in! If there is ANY chance we can go, I need to get the dates/place in the next couple of weeks. I have to book our tickets home for the family reception, and I've been waiting for a decision here to see if it might fall on one side or the other of that weekend and therefore be a possibility for us.

Not that it's all about me, of course. Just one case.