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Last year, I sent out an email to quite a few forum members, asking what the chances were regarding doing a little gettogether (is that one word or two?) in Las Vegas. Basically asked about timing, location, etc. Eventually it looked like most people would like to go, but the timing was sort of off, and some didn't like the location. So, I went through the 30 or so emails, and I noticed a pattern. Here's what I found:
Most people (about 60%) wanted to have it on the east coast. Orlando got the most votes (Shelly voted twice, I think )
Most people (about 80%) wanted to go in September or October.
1 person wanted to do it in Pullman
Most agreed that even though Las Vegas is cool, it kind of sucks because its not convenient for those living on the east coast (apparantly they make up the bulk of our members.. I see an east coast/west side rivalry on the horizon). Also, members with kids would rather go to Orlando. And some people have been to Vegas so many times that they wouldn't go back if they were offered up an entire hotel full of showgirls.
So, I did some digging around, and found that prices for airlines/hotels are actually about the same in Orlando as they are in Vegas, with the added bonus that there at least 8 gagillion hotels in Orlando (as opposed to only 6 gagillion in Las Vegas).
I'm just testing the waters here, trying to get an idea of who would want to take a trip in September/October. I'm about 90% sure that I would go (regardless of if anyone else does) just because in talking with other members, it looks like at least 8-10 are semi-confirmed because they live there, or are very close.
So, how about some feedback (saying "no, you smell funny!" is not considered true feedback) on this? I would like to be able to have an idea of who I can annoy with my presence
BTW, just for S&G's, here's a list of flight prices I found. Hotels are really cheap, too.. sharing a room would probably be the best idea, just as long as you don't get paired with someone who snores.
5/12/03
Depart 9/19/03, return 9/22: Coach fare, Round Trip, no time restrictions. Be aware, this is flying into Orlando on a Friday. Shave off probably 20% if you arrive on Thursday.
Departing From
LAX $310 San Diego $288 Sacremento $255 Seattle $321 Portland $361 Las Vegas $260 Dallas $250 Chicago $180 Cleveland $231 Little Rock $347 St. Louis $295 N.Y. City $150 Denver $256 Salt Lake City $296 Des Moines $258 Phoenix $305 OK City $361 Charelston, SC $314 Atlanta $192 Washington, DC $183 Pittsburgh $180
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