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Post by HokieThea on Jan 8, 2013 15:25:26 GMT -5
It was either a Marriott-owned or a Hampton Inn, because we use Roger's reward points. And we never get our rooms more than a few weeks in advance- go figure!
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Post by welkin on Jan 8, 2013 15:30:42 GMT -5
Wait! how much Smay??
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Post by Smay on Jan 8, 2013 15:38:55 GMT -5
Seriously I got the Hyatt in Downtown Lexington on Hotwire for $59. It was regularly something like $269. A Night.
Anyway, I think you are right it's Hampton Inn Thea. I like that one. It's nice, but DARN your Reward Points! I don't haf any.
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Post by Smay on Jan 8, 2013 15:39:56 GMT -5
And guess what - i didn't like the Hyatt all that much. Too fancy and too far from the Horse Park and crummy restaurants that cost too much and stuff...
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Post by welkin on Jan 8, 2013 15:44:42 GMT -5
I think we're just going for cheap, we're lucky enough to be able to consider even going at all!
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Post by adcooper on Jan 8, 2013 19:29:26 GMT -5
I have seen a loose dog on the course at Rolex. It cured me of ever wanting to take one of mine. It was a big, dark greyhound, I think, and it was chasing the horse! On the other hand, I once saw an English Setter there that was so fantastic I couldn't stop thinking about it. Next thing you know, I had Lucy.
Oh, I don't know about Rolex. It would be a last minute impulse, if at all. But I recommend it for anyone who's never been! It's a spectacle, and if the weather is nice, it's literally a walk in the park. (For spectators, that is.)
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Post by ZenRider on Jan 9, 2013 7:35:03 GMT -5
I have seen a loose dog on the course at Rolex. It cured me of ever wanting to take one of mine. It was a big, dark greyhound, I think, and it was chasing the horse! On the other hand, I once saw an English Setter there that was so fantastic I couldn't stop thinking about it. Next thing you know, I had Lucy. Oh, I don't know about Rolex. It would be a last minute impulse, if at all. But I recommend it for anyone who's never been! It's a spectacle, and if the weather is nice, it's literally a walk in the park. (For spectators, that is.) I was there that year too. The owner of the greyhound was mortified! I took my shepherd with one year, he spent most of the time at the campground. I was parked in the overflow area. It's a lot of responsibility having a dog with you. There were a lot of announcements over the PA about come get your dog out of your car, or we will get him out. Oddly, most of those calls were in the special parking for Patrons and such. Probably not going, but hopefully will get the right time off to go next year. And yes, SMay got the best deal ever. Heck, I don't think you can even get in the crappy Knights Inn for that anymore. The Knights Inn used to be not that bad, but then again, I don't tend to stay in Hilton's, Hyatt's or such.  |
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Post by welkin on Jan 9, 2013 9:27:51 GMT -5
Already secured doggy sitting lol!! The BF has to check finals schedule and then we will start looking at hotels to book!!
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Post by Goalie on Jan 9, 2013 11:38:14 GMT -5
Let's go ahead and stick this on top to see if any more would be interested in going. ;D
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Post by Truth on Jan 11, 2013 12:16:28 GMT -5
i think i might go this year.....give myself a birthday present. i've been wanting to take a trip tp KY for a long time. haven't been there in decades. i was planning to see Smarty at 3 chimneys, BUT HE'S IN MY BACKYARD NOW ;D ;D ;D planning to see him again at Northview in a couple weeks. anyhay...... a spring trip to KY sounds great. visit some friends down there too. any red roofs/motel 8's, etc?  that's my 'speed'. |
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Post by welkin on Jan 11, 2013 13:38:21 GMT -5
still waiting on the bf to find out about his finals schedule....grrr!!
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Post by ladyhawke on Jan 11, 2013 14:55:01 GMT -5
OooOOo I think I will go!!! Thanks for planting that idea in my head lol! I'm trying to convince my friend to go with me, she seems interested but who knows. Maybe I'll go it alone anyways if she won't! I've never even been on an airplane so it will be quite an adventure for me to get there from BC, Canada hehe!
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Post by welkin on Jan 15, 2013 9:55:45 GMT -5
Is anyone going on thursday/friday that would be willing to stake out a campsite for me? We're thinking of primitive camping but won't roll in until 2 am Friday!!
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Post by Smay on Jan 15, 2013 10:11:33 GMT -5
I might be able to do that Welkin. We are PROBABLY going down Thursday afternoon after school. Not sure of the procedure to register for campsites, but I have enough camping equipment to set up something that would reserve your spot. What you might want to do is try to confirm with the campground that there would be places left on Thursday evening...
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Post by welkin on Jan 15, 2013 11:07:09 GMT -5
I think it's just first come, first serve, but let me double check!!
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that's my 'speed'. 