Milwaukee 16/17

[AQuimby]

Whats up guys I want to go to this. Who is all going and how do you guys ussually do it? Drive out on Friday and come back Sunday? Anybody getting a room they want to split? Help me out here never went to a 2 day event at Miller park.

This is all asuming I do not get injured in the upcoming demo derby on sun.;)

[JCN]

I'm going without my usual co-driver. Looking for roommates and packing as many into a room sounds good to me. Also, if anyone needs a ride or help hauling some equipment, shoot me a PM and we'll see what we can work out.

[JKarsten]

Larry and I will be there also, We usally take off noon on friday and leave from the site on sunday. It will be sweet to see you beat up on some people out there!!!

[JCN]

Larry and I will be there also, We usally take off noon on friday and leave from the site on sunday. It will be sweet to see you beat up on some people out there!!!

Where are you guys staying?

[porkbone]

Larry and I will be there also, We usally take off noon on friday and leave from the site on sunday. It will be sweet to see you beat up on some people out there!!!
Hey wait a minute... no beating up on us! Oh, you meant the other guys...

Adam and I going...

[magicsammy]

I'm going without my usual co-driver. Looking for roommates and packing as many into a room sounds good to me. Also, if anyone needs a ride or help hauling some equipment, shoot me a PM and we'll see what we can work out.

I need a roomie too

[JCN]

I have a tow vehicle that seats 7. So if anyone wants to leave their AX car prepped and not have to take down / swap tires between days, we can room together....

[SmokingTires]

I'm going out to the event. And need a room still.

[porkbone]

I don't have a room yet either... Adam is likely staying with family. Hotels are looking expensive that weekend, so someone is going to need to book soon... I might book something myself shortly, but probably not until tomorrow.

[speedyham]

I'll be there. :)

[magicsammy]

just booked a room at the LaQuinta - $235 for two nights incl tax

looking for a couple roomies - one bed and one floor/rollaway

$80 a head - first come, first serve

[magicsammy]

oops!
Miscalculated - $75 a head

[JCN]

Ok. I'm in for a bed.

Do they have enough parking lot space for a trailer?

[magicsammy]

Ok. I'm in for a bed.

Do they have enough parking lot space for a trailer?

probably - might have to unhitch and use two spots - hopefully not

[JCN]

Which LaQuinta? I'm going to Google Map the parking lot.

[MNbiker]

John & I will be there, assuming the car is back together in time. I can't remember if I booked a room or not.

-Steve

[magicsammy]

Which LaQuinta? I'm going to Google Map the parking lot.

Brookfield, just off of 94

http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&q=la+quinta&near=Brookfield,+WI&fb=1&cid=0,0,14623706181548960492&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image

[porkbone]

I'm looking for a room Friday and Saturday... but won't be arriving until very late Friday night (actually about 1:00am Saturday morning). Anyone willing to put up with me showing up after everyone's already alseep?

[MNbiker]

Chris,

I still need to book a room, but we can probably put up with a late arrival. :)

[magicsammy]

I'm looking for a room Friday and Saturday... but won't be arriving until very late Friday night (actually about 1:00am Saturday morning). Anyone willing to put up with me showing up after everyone's already alseep?

I won't be rolling in till later myself, so staying with us could work out well for you

[JCN]

Clutch is dead and hoping to get the new one broken in by then. Also round two of power mods is pending. Depending on the time frame, I might be hunting to co-drive someone else's car... or else I might "street tire index" our daily driver.... :evil:

[phile]

Clutch is dead and hoping to get the new one broken in by then. Also round two of power mods is pending. Depending on the time frame, I might be hunting to co-drive someone else's car... or else I might "street tire index" our daily driver.... :evil:
Explain to me again why your car needs more power.

[AQuimby]

Ok, I still need a place to crash. Anybody have some space? I should be there around 10pm.

[magicsammy]

Ok, I still need a place to crash. Anybody have some space? I should be there around 10pm.

yup, still have an open spot - I might not be there till 11:30 though...

[JCN]

Explain to me again why your car needs more power.

:oops: Um... well... ahhhh. All the other SM2 National cars have it.... :lol:

Hee hee. No seriously, I don't need any more peak power. But the extremely peaky powerband of the F20C (just augmented with a centrifugal supercharger) means I still only make 80 wheel horsepower at 4000 rpms. :flame:

So round two of "power mods" is focused on getting more power in the mid-range... to maybe 120 wheel horsepower. I could always go the Wynveen route and downshift more to keep the rpms up instead....

But cleaning up the mid-section will limit our need to launch at 9000 rpms every time and maybe preserve our (future) clutch life. Getting more hp at the top end is a bonus, but not the focus of the next round....

[MNbiker]

Darryl and I have a room booked at the LaQuinta (going cheap this trip). There may be an air matress spot available on the floor, depending on whether my co-driver has a place to sleep or not (John, are you out there?). The price was pretty attractive with my AAA discount.

[chuck b]

I'm interested in a room too. Anyone else have space?

out

p.s. hopefully i will not be royally sick this time around...

[washburn]

I may need space too...gotta see if the wife wants to go first. It's real close to our Anniversary. If she goes, we'll 'get a room'.

[JCN]

Hopefully not one right next door to ours... or above for that matter.... :bigeyes:

[AlexL]

I might be going if I can find a car to drive, so I might need a room.

[SmokingTires]

Still need a room.

Alex, you can co-drive my car at the low price of $7/run, or my entry fee for each event :)

[AQuimby]

yup, still have an open spot - I might not be there till 11:30 though...

I'll take that spot. Am I gonna need somthing to sleep on?
Can you give the address of the hotel and your number just in case?

[AlexL]

Alex, you can co-drive my car at the low price of $7/run, or my entry fee for each event :)
Not in the market for anything with doors, but thanks for the offer. ;)

[the tick]

Well, looks like I'm going to Milwaukee solo (unless someone wants to start an PM campain....) So I'm looking for some floor space for Friday and Saturday. "Have air mattress, will travel"!

[CDeutsch]

We may have enough people for another room. I need one too. Not sure what Pat's plan's are yet.

[JCN]

I'm still trying to decide if I have enough time to get the clutch installed and broken in... might go and just use it as a non-launching seat time experience.

[AQuimby]

You have over a week. Just put it in.8)

[washburn]

Darryl and I have a room booked at the LaQuinta (going cheap this trip). There may be an air matress spot available on the floor, depending on whether my co-driver has a place to sleep or not (John, are you out there?). The price was pretty attractive with my AAA discount.

What did you get for a rate?

[JCN]

You have over a week. Just put it in.8)

Before subjecting it to 9000 rpm clutch drops, I thought I would get some "normal" shifts on it first. I've heard ~700 shifts to break one it properly, but that's probably overkill.

Plus, the special pressure plate won't be in until next week....

[Darryl]

What did you get for a rate?

75 bucks + tax + parking fee + breathing Milwaukee air + less then two hours from Chicago + 2 bucks for the Farve trade to the Jets + pool fee + whatever else they can make up... About 85 bucks Pat...

[MNbiker]

What did you get for a rate?
$85.50 + tax.

-Steve

p.s. Darryl is such a smart a$$. :lol:

[washburn]

Website is quoting 95 plus tax. Any way I can get your AAA rate? :)

[phile]

Website is quoting 95 plus tax. Any way I can get your AAA rate? :)
Join AAA?

Hotels offer offer me AAA or AARP, but for some reason they won't stack them. ;)

I'm just bored, here on hold with the IRS.

[MNbiker]

Website is quoting 95 plus tax. Any way I can get your AAA rate? :)
Buy me beers as a bribe? ;)

-Steve

p.s. You don't need to give them a card # to book with the AAA rate. You just need to show it at check-in.

[magicsammy]

Website is quoting 95 plus tax. Any way I can get your AAA rate? :)

orbitz....

[MNbiker]

orbitz....
How does booking through Orbitz make a difference? Orbitz lists the exact same rates that are available on the LaQuinta website. :?

-Steve

[magicsammy]

How does booking through Orbitz make a difference? Orbitz lists the exact same rates that are available on the LaQuinta website. :?

-Steve

gotta check other options, sometimes it's cheaper.

I booked through them last week and it was cheaper

[JCN]

Clutch won't be broken in by then. The temptation to flog it in competition will be too great for me... going to the Winona test and tune if the power mods get installed.

My spot in the Magicsammy camp is open now.

Any takers?

[porkbone]

You have over a week. Just put it in.8)
uuhhhhhhh.....

You said "put it in"

heh heh heh

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/buschick/library/butthead.gif

[SmokingTires]

Anyone have room to spare in a Hotel? I'm still without a place and will otherwise be sleeping on site next to my tires :(

[SmokingTires]

Clutch won't be broken in by then. The temptation to flog it in competition will be too great for me... going to the Winona test and tune if the power mods get installed.

My spot in the Magicsammy camp is open now.

Any takers?



I'lLLLLLLL take it!!!!


Your welcome in the MR2 Charles as long as it doesn't bump me out of finding a room :D

[AQuimby]

uuhhhhhhh.....

You said "put it in"

heh heh heh

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/buschick/library/butthead.gif


Always a classic. Just like "Thats what she said"

[chuck b]

Still looking for a room...
please PM if something is available.
Thx

out

[washburn]

Well, Dawn and I are probably going to get our own room. Chris still needs one I think....maybe you guys can get together on one.

Without re-reading the whole thing, where is everyone staying then? Sounds like LaQuintas for most?

[the tick]

Chuck, PM me.

Pat, Which "Chris" is still looking?

[MNbiker]

Darryl, Chris DeLay and I are at the LaQuinta. It's looking more promising that I'll actually have a car to drive, as the replacement engine is at least in the car now.

-Steve

[porkbone]

Chuck, PM me.

Pat, Which "Chris" is still looking?
Chris D.

Does that help?? :lol:

(Deutsch)

[AQuimby]

where is everyone staying then? Sounds like LaQuintas for most?


I am going to asume that magicsammy, smokingtires, and myself are also at LaQuinta.

[the tick]

I might be going if I can find a car to drive, so I might need a room.

So Alex, are you in?

Do we need roll call to see who all is planning to be there?

[magicsammy]

I am going to asume that magicsammy, smokingtires, and myself are also at LaQuinta.

yup, yes, you are correct

[speedyham]

So Alex, are you in?

Do we need roll call to see who all is planning to be there?

Yes.

More so because I'm just curious. :) Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Would anyone else be up for a cookout Saturday afternoon/evening in the paddock area? I'll bring all the Brats, dogs, and buns we need if someone can give me a number. (I'd need someone to bring a portable grill)

[CDeutsch]

Who else needs a room besides myself? Chuck?

[SmokingTires]

1.Mike B "Team Shark B-A-I-T"
2.Adam Quimby
3.Steve M.
4.Pat W. and Wife, Oh, and Chris
5.Chuck B.
6.Chris Delay
7.Adam A.


Feels free to ad yourselves!

[porkbone]

1.Mike B "Team Shark Bate"
2.Adam Quimby
3.Steve M.
4.Pat W. and Wife, Oh, and Chris
5.Chuck B.
6.Chris Delay
7.Adam A.


Feels free to ad yourselves!
Correction...

6. Chris DeLay is rooming with Steve G. and Darryl.
7. Adam A. is rooming with "family"

Oh, and it's spelled B-A-I-T

:D

[SmokingTires]

Correction...

6. Chris DeLay is rooming with Steve G. and Darryl.
7. Adam A. is rooming with "family"

Oh, and it's spelled B-A-I-T

:D

Just noting who's going, not where they are staying. have to get the food count right. :D

[porkbone]

Just noting who's going, not where they are staying. have to get the food count right. :D

Oh, that's what happens when (I) don't read all the posts. :bash:

[aansorge]

My wife is on the fence about going to Madison for the weekend to hang out with my brother and his family, so I may be staying in Milwaukee on someones floor if possible.... will pay! We'll see.

[washburn]

My wife is on the fence about going to Madison for the weekend to hang out with my brother and his family, so I may be staying in Milwaukee on someones floor if possible.... will pay! We'll see.

Sounds like Chris Deutsch needs a room, Chuck possibly, and Alex Lowe may be going but I am working on a ride for him. (Top secret...sorry Alex....delays...)

[washburn]

1.Mike B "Team Shark B-A-I-T"
2.Adam Quimby
3.Steve M.
4.Pat W. and Wife, Oh, and Chris
5.Chuck B.
6.Chris Delay
7.Adam A.


Feels free to ad yourselves!

What about Team One Out...not going?

[larry200]

1.Mike B "Team Shark B-A-I-T"
2.Adam Quimby
3.Steve M.
4.Pat W. and Wife, Oh, and Chris
5.Chuck B.
6.Chris Delay
7.Adam A.
8. Larry B. and Josh K.

-- Larry "bratwurst" B.

[Darryl]

What about Team One Out...not going?

They are but are staying with the brother-in-law cousin’s father aunt or uncle north of Milwaukee...

Jones-Aro-Aro will be in Mil this weekend too...

Is this the NT…

[porkbone]

OK, the current list of "who's going" since the previous lists seem to be missing people:

Mike B. (a.k.a. Mr. Shark Bait)
Adam Q.
Steve M.
Pat W +1
Chris D(eutsch)
Chuck B.
Chris D(eLay)
Darryl W.
Adam A.
Larry B.
Josh K.
Alex L.
Steve G.
John M.
Sean F.
Katie L.
Neal T.
Gretchen A.
Ivan A.
Harry A.
Tim A.
Steve J.

That's 23... am I missing anyone?

[Darryl]

Looks like a MN/WI border battle...

Who has the most in the top 25 PAX…

[washburn]

Just confirmed Alex's new ride. Weeeee!

[SmokingTires]

OK, the current list of "who's going" since the previous lists seem to be missing people:


I was hoping people would add themselves, save me a little work :D

[SmokingTires]

Is there anyone going who would have some spare room for 2 or all 4 of my tires? It would be really nice to not have to ride with them on the long drive there!

Thanks!

[porkbone]

Looks like a MN/WI border battle...

Who has the most in the top 25 PAX…
Since they're not doing a Chicago/Milwaukee battle this year.. I like the idea! We just need to send a warning shot... Windscreen, where are you??

All your PAX are belong to us!!

:lol:

[the tick]

Since they're not doing a Chicago/Milwaukee battle this year.. I like the idea! We just need to send a warning shot... Windscreen, where are you??

All your PAX are belong to us!!

:lol:

Maybe we just need an anouncer type to stir the pot.......... Anyone have any ideas of who (cough) PAT (cough) to talk to......................

[AlexL]

Ok, so what's the room situation look like? I need one.

[CDeutsch]

Ok, so what's the room situation look like? I need one.

I think you and I should book another one.

[washburn]

I just booked at La Quinta, Chris Deutsch still needs a room I think.

I am also wondering about tire transport. Haven't talked to Chris about it yet, but I would like to get another set down there. Alex?

[washburn]

Maybe we just need an anouncer type to stir the pot.......... Anyone have any ideas of who (cough) PAT (cough) to talk to......................

http://sccaforums.com/forums/thread/315108.aspx

[porkbone]

http://sccaforums.com/forums/thread/315108.aspx

Excellent!

http://walkerma.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/mr-burns.gif

[Darryl]

I think you and I should book another one.

And I think Adam A is looking for some "floor space"...

[Ivan]

http://sccaforums.com/forums/thread/315108.aspx


Must...resist... mounting... fresh... hoosiers...

[porkbone]

Must...resist... mounting... fresh... hoosiers...
Resistance is futile.

As luck would have it, this weekend we will be testing Hoosier versus Kumho on the Lucky Lugnutmobile. :evil:

[AQuimby]

I got a couple of brand new V710s. Maybe its time to break them babies in.

[porkbone]

I got a couple of brand new V710s. Maybe its time to break them babies in.
Sure, unless you want to feel the wrath of the Lucky Polish Lugnut.

[aansorge]

New tires will not prevent Quimby from feeling the wrath. Nothing shall save him!!!

[aansorge]

Oh, and by the way Pat, nice move on slipping Tim A. in on our side!:rockon

[AQuimby]

New tires will not prevent Quimby from feeling the wrath. Nothing shall save him!!!

You two sissy little girls will just run away screaming when you see me coming.
You could put that unlucky lug nut rite up your "you know what" and it wouldn't bring you enough luck.:D


Seriously though, you guys a probably rite. I already have some excuses lined up.
Let me know what you think.

1. 2nd time ever on Rs.
2. Only 1 event in the car before this.
3. I have only attended 3 events this season so far.

Pretty good ones huh? You can bet I will be milking those for all they are worth.

[CDeutsch]

Ok, I booked a room at the Double Tree $98/night
18155 Bluemound Road
Brookfield, Wisconsin

Chuck and I have a bed, but we should have floor space.

Christopher

[speedyham]

OK, the current list of "who's going" since the previous lists seem to be missing people:

Mike B. (a.k.a. Mr. Shark Bait)
Adam Q.
Steve M.
Pat W +1
Chris D(eutsch)
Chuck B.
Chris D(eLay)
Darryl W.
Adam A.
Larry B.
Josh K.
Alex L.
Steve G.
John M.
Sean F.
Katie L.
Neal T.
Gretchen A.
Ivan A.
Harry A.
Tim A.
Steve J.

That's 23... am I missing anyone?

I am bringing my wife- so +1 for me :D .

I'll try to make sure I bring enough brats and dogs. Who is going to bring the grill? and condiments? and Chips?

[porkbone]

Whoever is buying brats and dogs (and burgers?), I'd suggest bringing extra. This is a hungry bunch and considering the sh!t we're stirring up over in the Milwaukee forums, we may want to plan for a few extra people at our afternoon shindig.

I would recommend someone arriving early in Milwaukee do the buying of food, and anyone eating should toss in some cash to make sure it's all paid for.

[JCN]

Gah. Wish I could come. Honda still in the shop... they had to pry the poor fused clutch flywheel off. Maybe we shouldn't have kept running the last few runs at MOWOG #5.... :rolleyes:

[porkbone]

Gah. Wish I could come. Honda still in the shop... they had to pry the poor fused clutch flywheel off. Maybe we shouldn't have kept running the last few runs at MOWOG #5.... :rolleyes:
Find a co-drive... Maybe for a few bucks for tire rubber, shark chum boy will let you drive the MR2...


You two sissy little girls will just run away screaming when you see me coming.
You could put that unlucky lug nut rite up your "you know what" and it wouldn't bring you enough luck.:D

Seriously though, you guys a probably rite. I already have some excuses lined up.
Let me know what you think.

1. excuses...
2. excuses...
3. excuses...

Go ahead and call us sissies, but taunting the Lucky Lugnut will get you nowhere!

[JCN]

Find a co-drive... Maybe for a few bucks for tire rubber, shark chum boy will let you drive the MR2...

I have a lot of work to do on the car afterwards and this weekend is the only time I have before MOWOG #6. :(

What's up with the new avatar?

[chuck b]

I'm not a SCCA member so I assume this will be a good weekend to become one at registration (in advance of Nationals)?

[SmokingTires]

I have a lot of work to do on the car afterwards and this weekend is the only time I have before MOWOG #6. :(

What's up with the new avatar?

Lame excuse! You have a car, sticky tires, and a co-driver to compare and all you have to do is show up!


http://www.perthlaw.biz/Bird%20Week%202006/nike.jpg

[speedyham]

What's up with the new avatar?

You know not the way's of the shrubber?

It's a pity these young folk have so little culture. :(

[JCN]

You know not the way's of the shrubber?

It's a pity these young folk have so little culture. :(

It's behind the rabbit... with great big fangs!!!!

I'm a fan. Just wondering why in an avatar....

[JCN]

http://1heckofaguy.com/wp-content/photos/hoag-mascot/HolyGrail%20rabbit.jpg

[phile]

Whoever is buying brats and dogs (and burgers?), I'd suggest bringing extra. This is a hungry bunch and considering the sh!t we're stirring up over in the Milwaukee forums, we may want to plan for a few extra people at our afternoon shindig.

I would recommend someone arriving early in Milwaukee do the buying of food, and anyone eating should toss in some cash to make sure it's all paid for.

Jeeze. Next thing you know, these guys will be teaching the Cheeseheads and Chicagolanders to play fizzball.

[aansorge]

Ok, I booked a room at the Double Tree $98/night
18155 Bluemound Road
Brookfield, Wisconsin

Chuck and I have a bed, but we should have floor space.

Christopher

I'll take that!

[AQuimby]

Do we need to pre register online for these events?

[washburn]

You don't have to, but it saves you money. Go to

http://scca-milwaukee.org/Solo/pre_reg.html

They have their own online system...no MAE. Saves you 10 bucks per event I think.

NOTE: Cutoff for Saturday is TONIGHT. So get pre-registered tonight for both. If you don't want to, walk up registration is all about guaranteed...I've never seen anyone turned away.

[washburn]

I am bringing my wife- so +1 for me :D .

I'll try to make sure I bring enough brats and dogs. Who is going to bring the grill? and condiments? and Chips?

We'll bring some snacks. I will also try to get a portable grill. Someone else should bring one or two more too. Definately bring extra stuff...we threw this together at the last minute for the tour and ran short. My wifes a vegitarian, so we'll bring veggie burgers for her. It's our 22nd wedding anniversary, so I guess this will be our anniversary dinner!

[washburn]

As an after thought, Dawn will be hanging around the site all day. Probably bored out of her mind. I think she would be willing to do a grocery store run for us all. I'll have the wagon there, and she likes shopping. Sean, it's great your wife is coming along too...maybe they can hook up on this.

So, if we want to wait until we all get there to get the food, I think that will be OK. That way no one has to haul all the food in coolers.

[CDeutsch]

I'll take that!

Ok, it's yours.

[AlexL]

Damn, missed out again on a room. Anyone have space or should I just get one of my own?

[porkbone]

Damn, missed out again on a room. Anyone have space or should I just get one of my own?

Even if all the rooms are "full" I'm sure someone will have extra floor space for one more person. Problem is, we won't know until we get checked in. I'd say about 50% of all the rooms I have stayed in could easily accommodate a second floor-sleeper.

[CDeutsch]

Even if all the rooms are "full" I'm sure someone will have extra floor space for one more person. Problem is, we won't know until we get checked in. I'd say about 50% of all the rooms I have stayed in could easily accommodate a second floor-sleeper.

That's what I was thinking as well. I'm ok with a fourth if there is room.

[washburn]

What are Steve, Harry, and Tim doing? If they are at the Golfcourse, maybe they have floor space?

[Darryl]

What are Steve, Harry, and Tim doing? If they are at the Golfcourse, maybe they have floor space?

They arn't... I was thinking about staying with them but the room they have is small... Besides, my personal travel agent Steve G., booked a room for me...

[magicsammy]

I have not stayed at LaQuinta yet so I am unsure how big it is.

But if you can sleep on the floor with 2-3 ft, you are welcome to the space.

We'll be rollin' in around 11:30 pm

[speedyham]

As an after thought, Dawn will be hanging around the site all day. Probably bored out of her mind. I think she would be willing to do a grocery store run for us all. I'll have the wagon there, and she likes shopping. Sean, it's great your wife is coming along too...maybe they can hook up on this.

So, if we want to wait until we all get there to get the food, I think that will be OK. That way no one has to haul all the food in coolers.

Sounds good to me. I'm pretty sure my wife will be up for getting away from the autocross for a little while.

[the tick]

So...anyone wanna drag me to Milwaukee? Kerry's staying home, so I'd rather not make the drive alone......

Anyone...Buhler......?

[MNbiker]

So...anyone wanna drag me to Milwaukee? Kerry's staying home, so I'd rather not make the drive alone......

Anyone...Buhler......?

John,

You could always ride over with the car you're driving this weekend. ;)

[JKarsten]

What time is everyone showing up?? Larry and I will be there about 6pm maybe.

[speedyham]

What time is everyone showing up?? Larry and I will be there about 6pm maybe.

I should be pulling in abouts the same time, assuming my wife can get all her things packed quickly enough in the morning.

So I might be there a bit later than 6:00...

[JKarsten]

I should be pulling in abouts the same time, assuming my wife can get all her things packed quickly enough in the morning.

So I might be there a bit later than 6:00...

I am guessing we will be meeting at a place for dinner and people will be coming on as they get in to town.

[washburn]

Dawn and I will be around 8:00 pm to 8:30. Wnate dto get in a beer walk if the course is set up. With most people in the La Quinta hotel area of Bluemound, maybe pick something close to there? We all got cells...let's use them!

[washburn]

Oh....did NOT get grills. I hope someone else is bringing portable grills...otherwise burgers will be a little cold.

Tracy Ramsey of Team Blender Blaster is cooking out too...maybe we can hook up.

[AlexL]

I reserved a room at the Country Inn and Suites on Moorland for $53 per night (yes, I said fifty-three dollars). I went through hotwire, so I don't know what kind of room it is, but if anyone is interested in moving up from the floor to a bed or sofa-bed, I might have space.

[washburn]

I reserved a room at the Country Inn and Suites on Moorland for $53 per night (yes, I said fifty-three dollars). I went through hotwire, so I don't know what kind of room it is, but if anyone is interested in moving up from the floor to a bed or sofa-bed, I might have space.

Damn. I just tried it and it says no longer available! You got the last room! Lowest rates on their website says 174 per night...you made out! Crap, that would save a bunch for me since I'm not sharing either. (I am, but Dawn won't pay for her half!)

Hotwire thing is a little sketchy because it does not tell you anything until after you book with no refund or cancellation, but man....sure is cheap!

[AlexL]

Hotwire thing is a little sketchy because it does not tell you anything until after you book with no refund or cancellation, but man....sure is cheap!
Yeah, it's kind of a leap of faith, but the payoff is great. Pick the number of stars and the location carefully, and you should be pretty safe, though. You can also look at the amenities listed to get an idea of what you're getting if you know the options in the area.

A 3-star hotel in Brookfield with a pool and golf nearby was a pretty good indicator that it was the Country Inn or something close to it.

[porkbone]

Yeah, it's kind of a leap of faith, but the payoff is great. Pick the number of stars and the location carefully, and you should be pretty safe, though. You can also look at the amenities listed to get an idea of what you're getting if you know the options in the area.

A 3-star hotel in Brookfield with a pool and golf nearby was a pretty good indicator that it was the Country Inn or something close to it.
Yeah, once I got a very nice room at the Sheraton (3 stars also) for about $50 per night using Priceline. Hotwire had a very similar deal. I usually use these services when I'm making last-minute reservations and I'm traveling alone...

[AQuimby]

What time is everyone showing up?? Larry and I will be there about 6pm maybe.


Adam A and myself will not be there until around 9:00-9:30

[CDeutsch]

I should be there around 8.

[MNbiker]

John & I will also be rolling into town late - I'm guessing approx. 10:00 PM.

Note: as of 5:00 AM this morning, the EBS is running again. 8)

[AlexL]

Yeah, once I got a very nice room at the Sheraton (3 stars also) for about $50 per night using Priceline. Hotwire had a very similar deal. I usually use these services when I'm making last-minute reservations and I'm traveling alone...
I couldn't get a thing on priceline for under $60. You must have stolen the last room from me.

[AQuimby]

Note: as of 5:00 AM this morning, the EBS is running again. 8)

That means buck runs for everyone!!!!:p

[JCN]

Note: as of 5:00 AM this morning, the EBS is running again. 8)

That is great news!

[murph]

Note: as of 5:00 AM this morning, the EBS is running again. 8)

Woohoo!

Wish I could join you guys for the great DS battle, I'll be trying out BIR for the first time on monday...

I expect nightly updates!

[phile]

ttle, I'll be trying out BIR for the first time on monday...

BIR Performance Driving School.

Let us know how that goes.

[speedyham]

That is great news!

Maybe for you!

J/K- glad to hear it's back together again. :) See to tomorrow morning.