What's public transit in minneapolis like, juliana? Would we need to rent cars?
No. You're missing the point. The design of the thing is functional. The plan is not to shoot you. The plan is to get the girl. If there's no girl, then the plan, well, is like the room.
Early ,'Objects In Space'
F2F 2: Is there anybody here that hasn't slept together?
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: New Orleans! May 20-22, 2005!
Lyra Jane - Aug 16, 2004 10:02:18 am PDT #7532 of 9999
Up with the sun
NoiseDesign - Aug 16, 2004 10:03:15 am PDT #7533 of 9999
Our wings are not tired
That sounds like a wonderful place! Thanks juliana!
juliana - Aug 16, 2004 10:12:59 am PDT #7534 of 9999
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
What's public transit in minneapolis like, juliana? Would we need to rent cars?
Public transport is good. Excellent for the size of the city, but not in comparison to New York.
The Light Rail Line will be all the way to the airport by the time the F2F rolls around, so it will be possible for people to fly in, hop the train, arrive in downtown 10 minutes later & be less than 3 blocks from the hotel. Of course, I'll be happy to ferry people around as well.
Field trips out to the Minnesota Zoo or over to St. Paul or the Wabasha Caves would best be accomplished by car or van, but there's also a lot to do right downtown.
Also, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is a short bus ride away, as is the old Guthrie and the new Walker Arts Center.
deborah grabien - Aug 16, 2004 10:13:45 am PDT #7535 of 9999
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
When I stayed with juliana in 2002, I took buses all over the downtown area. Very fast, efficient, didn't have to wait more than a few minutes at any given time.
NoiseDesign - Aug 16, 2004 10:15:38 am PDT #7536 of 9999
Our wings are not tired
Downtown also has a very nice system of connected skywalks between the buildings and lots of restaurants and bars nearby (Ah, fond memories of The Local.)
juliana - Aug 16, 2004 10:18:15 am PDT #7537 of 9999
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
lots of restaurants and bars nearby
Even more now. The Dakota Jazz Club has moved in to downtown. Also, two-level Target! (Target is very important here.)
Nora Deirdre - Aug 16, 2004 10:21:27 am PDT #7538 of 9999
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
(Target is very important here.)
As it should be!
Lee - Aug 16, 2004 12:08:00 pm PDT #7539 of 9999
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Target is very important here, too.
So are big bookstores. Nilly and I just spent well over two hours in the Barnes and Noble.
deborah grabien - Aug 16, 2004 12:41:45 pm PDT #7540 of 9999
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
(staggering in)
My oven? Completely clean and ready for Nilly to witness the blowtorching on Thursday night. Won't use anything but the stovetop between now and then.
My fridge? Completely cleaned. I took everything out, threw away a bunch of science projects, took all the removable bits out, cleaned them, wiped everything down. It's now frighteningly empty in there. Also, shiny.
My brain? Aspic.
Next up? Carpets, and Kinkos for copies of finished manuscript going off to agent.
Fear me. My house is Nillyfying even as we speak.
-t - Aug 16, 2004 1:13:31 pm PDT #7541 of 9999
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
New Orleans Update:
(I just have to mention, Heather and I had scheduled posting this before ND poked. Why I am so compelled, I'm not sure)
Have heard from 17 hotels/hotel groups/hotel chains. Nightly rates range from $69.99-219.00/night, with most bidding $109.00. The cheapest rates are to be had in Metairie, which would mean arranging transport to sightsee in the French Quarter and so forth.
The Radisson on Canal offers
- Nightly Rate: $99 single $119 double occupancy
- Hospitality Suite: $200/entire stay
- Prom: $300 (may be waived with catering)
- Parking: $28/day valet
- Free shuttle to French Quarter
Unfortunately, the other bids have not been quite so comprehensive, but several include complimentary hospitality suites. I have the information if people want to see all of it.
Heather mentioned many fun things to do in this post. New Orleans is a fairly inexpensive place to have a good time. To wit (the following courtesy of Heather).
Getting around
Airport shuttle- $10 One way to CBD, Quarter, and St. Charles
Busses and streetcars- visitors pass for $4 (one day) $8 (three days)
Local drink prices range from cheap ($1.50-$3.00) - Places like Goldmine, and the Funky Pirates 3 for 1 happy hour, to middle $2.00-$5.00 which is most places. Hurricaines are going to be more 'spensive at places like Pat O's, but overall NO nightlife=cheapness.
Food prices- Some pricy choices like Commander's Palace, Emerils etc. Middle places like K-Paul's and Antioines- but also plenty of under $9 for an entree at dinner places too like The Gumbo Shop, Masepro's, Cafe Du Monde, and Arnaud's cheaper sister- Remoulade
There's other stuff besides eating and drinking- like the galleries on Julia, and the bookstore in Faulkner's old place, hell just wandering the Quarter, which don't cost anything. Or there's riverboat rides, the aquarium, and all manner of tours that groups of us can arrange.