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    Is it too early to talk about Vegas?

    VEW isn't that far away is it? I'm definitely going, I'm just not sure if I'm going to drive, or fly. (The 4 hours on the flight, sitting next to Mrs. I.M. Huge really kills my knees.)

    Who else is going?
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    It is never too early to talk about Vegas. I plan to go there within the next 9 months

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    Flying to Michigan tonight, I have an hour layover in Vegas . Not long enough to get into any trouble!

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    Hi Johns! Sorry about that flight, but you didn't act all that upset when I sat next to you! :bbg:

    I will be at VEW, be sure to take my cell# with you!

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    Quote Originally Posted by optigrrl View Post
    Hi Johns! Sorry about that flight, but you didn't act all that upset when I sat next to you! :bbg:

    I will be at VEW, be sure to take my cell# with you!
    Hey Sis,

    You know I'd be happy to sit next to you on a flight to anywhere!

    Can't wait to see you in Vegas!:cheers:
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    Don't get to go this year :angry: Building a new office, they say they will send us next year. I do get to go to NY for VEE in March. Is it too early to get excited about that???

    I look forward to seeing anyone brave enough to go to NY.

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    I plan on going. Don't know how long I will stay with the way VEW is scheduled this year. But it will still be fun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bob_f_aboc View Post
    I look forward to seeing anyone brave enough to go to NY.

    Is that a challenge?

    ;):cheers::D:cheers:

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    Still shopping for deals, but I plan on being their.

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    Ditto what Obxeyeguy said.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fezz View Post
    Is that a challenge?

    ;):cheers::D:cheers:
    Not really a challenge. I was hoping for a bodyguard. I do owe Fezz a beer, so I'm pretty sure he will be there to collect.

    Do you think Fezz could scare away a mugger in Central Park?????:shiner::shiner::shiner::shiner::shiner:

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    Quote Originally Posted by bob_f_aboc View Post
    Do you think Fezz could scare away a mugger in Central Park?????:shiner::shiner::shiner::shiner::shiner:
    You're a assuming he's not the mugger?:D
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    Quote Originally Posted by Johns View Post
    You're a assuming he's not the mugger?:D

    So that's how FezzJohns could afford your vacation.

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    Free exhibit hall passes?

    Does anyone have a link for free hall passes? I would hate to spend a ton of money for hotel and flight and then pay 75.00 to attend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrmac View Post
    Does anyone have a link for free hall passes? I would hate to spend a ton of money for hotel and flight and then pay 75.00 to attend.
    Have you checked with Vistakon yet?:p

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    Great idea

    Fester,thats a great idea.... maybe they will take me to a fancy restaurant while I'm there.......or not

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    vegas..hotels

    there are lots of deals out there. now is the time to book. Some of the better deals are Mirage (recently upgraded all of there rooms) and TI.
    better deals at hotel now than i have seen in 5 years.

    But, i am going to hawaii and it was the situation there.

    Here is to hopefully a great show and some fun too!:cheers:

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    Which days is everyone that is going planning on being there?? I can get a early direct on friday, and a lousy flight on monday. Sunday out looks bad also, leave at 8am and get home at 7:30:angry:.

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    We just spent a few days there and room rates are dropping faster than a tarts nickers when the fleet is in.

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    Oh, I'm going. WIfe says we "have to". Oh well, I struggle through.


    Quote Originally Posted by rbaker View Post
    We just spent a few days there and room rates are dropping faster than a tarts nickers when the fleet is in.
    So should I wait to book until the market "bottoms out" or should I book now since the rates have fallen?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MarcE View Post

    So should I wait to book until the market "bottoms out" or should I book now since the rates have fallen?

    I'm waiting 'till the last minute, and I mean the very last minute.:cheers:
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    Book now . . . recheck often . . . rebook if something better comes along.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rbaker View Post
    Book now . . . recheck often . . . rebook if something better comes along.
    I'm talking flights.
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    Yah, I'm talking about everything . . . flights, rooms, limo, golf, and whatever else tickles your fancy. And, it's a good time to get your fancy tickled as commercial flights to Vegas are way down as are rooms and car rentals, particularly in town and not at McCarren. We flew our own aircraft to McCarren and took a taxi to car rental in Spring Valley and rented a Town Car for $40.00 a day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rbaker View Post
    Yah, I'm talking about everything . . . flights, rooms, limo, golf, and whatever else tickles your fancy.
    The commercial carriers I've checked with all have cancellation fees on their special fares. How would rebooking a flight be feasible? It seems that you would lose any savings on the rebook/change fees.
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