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Post by Village Idiot on Aug 27, 2015 19:07:58 GMT -5
Many of you tried to make Ijam reservations at the Cobblestone a while ago and couldn't, as a block of rooms had been previously booked for another party. That part had until August 28th, which is tomorrow, to make reservations, the rooms would be opened up to everyone after that. I called the Cobblestone this afternoon, and the good news is that not one reservation has been made under that reserved block. This means that the Cobblestone is wide open, so if you need a place, call tomorrow and the Cobblestone is wide open. Here's a link to the Vinton Cobblestone: www.staycobblestone.com/ia/vinton/ |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2015 7:22:42 GMT -5
T-Bob is looking to share a room at the Cobblestone, most of their rooms are double occupancy and you both could save some bucks. I would but I'm at the Modern and DaWife refuses to sleep 3 in a bed.
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Post by t-bob on Aug 28, 2015 7:42:31 GMT -5
Cobblestone OR Modern
Thursday thru Sunday
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Post by fauxmaha on Aug 28, 2015 7:51:28 GMT -5
I'm booked at the Modern. I'd offer to have you share, Bob, but at the moment I don't know if anyone (Lydia?) is coming with me.
If it turns out I'm traveling alone, and you don't get any better offers ("better than the Modern?") you are welcome to share. But since I won't know until the last minute...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2015 8:00:31 GMT -5
I'm booked at the Modern. I'd offer to have you share, Bob, but at the moment I don't know if anyone (Lydia?) is coming with me. If it turns out I'm traveling alone, and you don't get any better offers ("better than the Modern?") you are welcome to share. But since I won't know until the last minute... No loss here Bob, He'll probably wants a round of fisticuffs before breakfast every morning.  |
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Post by Russell Letson on Aug 28, 2015 10:21:58 GMT -5
I just called the Cobblestone, and the young guy on the desk doesn't know anything about room blocks or wedding parties--all he knows is that the hotel is overbooked for IJ weekend. I mentioned what the manager told Todd and the best he could do was suggest I call back tomorrow. I suppose this means the wedding folk have until midnight tonight to snag a room.
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Post by sekhmet on Aug 28, 2015 10:31:43 GMT -5
I just called the Cobblestone - their web site says all the rooms are booked. I explained that Todd had told me that the block was being released today. He said that although the block is being released all the rooms are booked up nevertheless.
Anyone have the number for the Modern?
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Post by Village Idiot on Aug 28, 2015 11:08:26 GMT -5
OK, I just talked to the guy. Even though the rooms are technically open, it has to go through their audit tonight to make it officially clear. Call back tomorrow, and you'll get a room.
I guess some Idiot put this up a day early. The know the rooms are open, but hq won't until tonight. As Sekhmet would say, Harumph!
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Post by sekhmet on Aug 28, 2015 12:47:47 GMT -5
More like *PawsOnHips* !
I wonder how many people called the Cobblestone, not just us, but anyone, and though the fellow knew the rooms would be coming open tomorrow his only statement was "No, that weekend is all booked up." And he knew it wasn't really.
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Post by Village Idiot on Aug 28, 2015 13:10:53 GMT -5
Apparently some young man spoke with several of you, according to the manager he placed me on the phone with.
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Post by dradtke on Aug 28, 2015 15:13:02 GMT -5
Good thing I'm slow on the uptake. I'll call tomorrow.
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Post by Village Idiot on Aug 28, 2015 15:43:09 GMT -5
Please anyone, do post tomorrow so I know things are working smoothly. I'd hate to have Marty call and give them his wrath....
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Post by Don Clark on Aug 28, 2015 17:19:11 GMT -5
Should I go ahead and book a room for next year? How did the remodel go at the Modern? Nicer? Still the best bang for the buck? I started to look at the roster thread and decided I didn't want to know who all I won't see this year. Then I remembered I'll at least see you all via FaceTime phone call again at the after birth-party.    |
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Post by Russell Letson on Aug 29, 2015 11:20:21 GMT -5
I just made a Cobblestone reservation via their website. Seemed to go through OK.
I will now cancel my Modern reservation--it might take a few minutes.
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Post by Russell Letson on Aug 29, 2015 11:33:19 GMT -5
Modern room released. As my dad used to say, grab it and growl.
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Post by sekhmet on Aug 29, 2015 11:40:39 GMT -5
Kay, done. Reservation at the Cobblestone confirmed. YAY.
It's interesting - I haven't had a ton of energy for the past few years but now that my plate is full with the campaign every day I am energized. Note to self: get out there and be with people; do important things. Right?
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Post by billhammond on Aug 29, 2015 11:44:43 GMT -5
It's always surprised me that the fairly spendy Cobblestone has neither an elevator nor a front-door opener for the handicapped -- I thought hotels HAD to provide those.
The Modern also furnishes free flyswatters.
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Post by Village Idiot on Aug 29, 2015 12:07:54 GMT -5
I'm glad its working.
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Post by sekhmet on Aug 29, 2015 13:28:21 GMT -5
Yes, thanks to you Village!
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Aug 29, 2015 15:26:44 GMT -5
Yes, thanks to you Village! It takes a Village. |
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