You can certainly ASK about a small block, however. "We'd really rather work with you even though its now a small block but we can go the Oribtz route if we need to."
It might be in her interest (for whatever reason) to work with you.
Mal: I call you back? Wash: No, Mal. You didn't. Zoe: I take full responsibility, cap.
'Out Of Gas'
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.
Trudy Booth - Apr 22, 2010 8:27:31 am PDT #5686 of 12708
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
sj - Apr 22, 2010 8:31:50 am PDT #5687 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I was never told in any bid that we had to book a certain number of rooms in order to get the price. In fact, it was implied that if we don't book soon there might be very few rooms left available. If we want to look into alternatives, that is fine, but if we are going to take the Marriot, I think we should book it in the next couple of days.
Trudy Booth - Apr 22, 2010 11:54:04 am PDT #5688 of 12708
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
Do you want to talk to the Marriot and confirm that we still get that rate without using a ballroom?
Then we can hit press, announce the info, and tell them to hop to it.
sj - Apr 22, 2010 12:11:48 pm PDT #5689 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Do you want to talk to the Marriot and confirm that we still get that rate without using a ballroom?
I have e-mailed the hotel rep, and I'll let you know as soon as I hear back from her. I also asked if she had an expectation of a minimum number of rooms booked.
Trudy Booth - Apr 22, 2010 12:56:50 pm PDT #5690 of 12708
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
sweet
erin_obscure - Apr 22, 2010 1:39:04 pm PDT #5691 of 12708
Occasionally I’m callous and strange
I can be there. i'll be on the east coast during that time frame, and jumping north a half dozen states is no problem. heck, if anyone is crazy enough to drive it from DC/NoVa i'll pay for gas (all of it, no halfsies for this beggar passenger). And i'll be staying at the hotel as i have no other housing options in RI. Just got round to clicking on the survey.
(edited because i just can't seem to capitalize my first person pronoun the first time round)
Zenkitty - Apr 22, 2010 4:23:43 pm PDT #5692 of 12708
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
erin, I'm strongly considering driving it, just because I like being in control of my time. I'm coming from western VA and thus will be going through DC, and I'd love to have some company!
erin_obscure - Apr 22, 2010 11:39:18 pm PDT #5693 of 12708
Occasionally I’m callous and strange
Awesome! Unless you drive a HUMV gas promises to be less than a train fare :) (and i kinda hate flying.)
Zenkitty - Apr 23, 2010 6:07:09 am PDT #5694 of 12708
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Excellent! No HUMV; I'll probably be renting a car. Gas almost certainly less than train fare.
I will have to strip-search you, though. For the safety of all Americans. You understand.
Sophia Brooks - Apr 23, 2010 6:10:19 am PDT #5695 of 12708
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
For no apparent reason, I was picturing Kevin Spacey instead of Russell Crowe for this whole conversation, until we got to the garage band thing!