I'm sorry, too, Mig - I should've used some smilies to convey a lighter tone than perhaps what came across in my post.

Mig,


I do appreciate (and thank you)for your help in finding a decent hotel and trying to get us better rates through your daughter's help. I can't be of any assistance giving my opinion on areas, but will assume every city has good/bad part, and am open to ideas.

I am assuming that those who live in/around the same city, would (understandably) like to travel a little distance, so as to have more of a get-away, rather then staying at a hotel in their own town.
Yet the few of us (or maybe I should just speak for myself )who are traveling a long distance for the most part, most likely would be happy in or around the Big Apple.

I don't mind any of the choices we voted on, so I'll go with the flow.

TIS

Certainly not for any perceived reasons of possible bad feelings but I've been thinking (a pox on the first clown with a smartass remark).

Its pretty apparent that TIS and Mignon want to have access to the City. Since they're travelling the farthest (by far) and they haven't spent much time in our town, maybe we should more seriously consider Secaucus.

Hell, most of us will be spending most of the time at the bar anyway.

Just a thought.

OK, bring it on.

(note to myself: bob and weave)

SC,

While it's true, I definitely want access to NYC, if Philly is decided, and I can arrange a way to NYC, that's not a problem for me. If Chicago was decided, I'd just stay a couple extra days there and not go to NYC this trip.
I'll have fun with you guys no matter where we are.

Of course notice I'm omitting Vegas/LA (for lack of interest)....we'll save that for next year. I'll get you out here yet. Even if I have to make an offer you can't refuse.

TIS

Thanks for the apologies guys. I'm sorry I should have known better than to take this personal. A great man told me once I need to develop thicker skin and I agree with this great man. Before the polls close with the winner of where this convention will be held, I want to see what Becky and her co-worker can come up with for us.

PS. Geoff thanks for the kiss. One back at ya

Pox on me then! I can smell the burnt wood as I write this. :p

SC, what you say makes a whole lot of sense. When you really think about it, TIS and MIG ARE the ones traveling the farthest and obviously are looking to make a vacation out of the trip, and understandably so. I know that if I were traveling out west to meet up with everyone, I would not be going for two days, but would also look to make a vacation out of my trip also.

When you really think about it, those of us who live here in the east can really make a trip to Philadelphia for a weekend anytime that we want, being that it's really not that far for us to travel to.

So in the spirit of both friendship and consideration, I think that we should reconsider and accomadate the desires and wishes of those who are traveling so far to spend time with us.

I have no problem with Secaucus either.


Don Cardi

Philly, Seacacus, whatever. It's all fine by me. Remember this, though, if TIS and Mig want to make the most of their time out East, then maybe Philly makes the MOST sense. This way they can start in Philly and end it in NYC. That would give them access to two famous Eastern cities in one trip. Just a thought.

However, I will go along with whatever everyone else wants.

If we do stay in the NY/NJ area, then there is a Hilton in NJ by the Meadowlands, 7 miles from the city: Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands that has an American cuisine restaurant, wireless internet access, and lounge. There is also a Hilton-owned Embassy Suites Hotel Seacucus-Meadowlands with similar amenities (steakhouse).

The only problem here, is that there's really nothing to do in this area except perhaps visit Plaw's house. On the other hand, the rates are probably half that of staying in Manhattan itself for the Hilton (Embassy is more) - even though staying in the city has many benefits, of course.

I was just going to link to the Hilton in Times Square, but that's over $400/night, and Doubletree is over $500/night! Jeez, even the Marriott Marquis is now over $400/night... beautiful hotel w/ a revolving rooftop restaurant I stayed in once for like $250

Hey, The Meadowlands Racetrack is right there!!!!


Don Cardi

Was that great man by some chance named Hyman Roth?

There' much you can learn from him....

Apple

The Milburn (on West 76th St, not far from Midtown) is about $180/night.

Just in case no one's checked the link yet.

I would guess that as long as the accomodations are clean and comfortable, many would rather spend their $$$ on whatever get-togethers are scheduled.

Apple

Well thanks for thinking of us so far away you guys.
Just a couple comments if I may.

Comment 1: I voted NYC, but I have nothing against Philly and last I looked it was in the lead in our voting poll. Would it be fair to change it? Wouldn't that be something like election "fraud"? Ha ha Just trying to be fair.

Comment 2: If Philly is decided, is there any reason we can't meet-up later in the week in NYC for those who can't make Philly, even if just for dinner/lunch or a day outing or whatever? Or would that be way too much togetherness. :p

Just more food for thought.

TIS

Well, if you do want to stay in Manhattan, my husband and I recently stayed for the first time at the Sheraton in midtown. It was fine. The rooms were clean, they did have high-speed internet access (but there is a charge) and the location was unbeatable. It's on the corner of 7th and 51st, so it's a very easy walk to 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Radio City, St. Patrick's, etc. And the restaurants in that area are unbeatable. We paid only $199 for the night, which is great for midtown. Right now they are quoting $269 for the weekend of 8/18, but they do run specials. They have a romance package that includes breakfast for two that is only $249, they have a stay 3 nights and only pay for two. They have all different specials.

Hey, The Meadowlands Racetrack is right there!!!!


Don Cardi [/b][/quote]Can't the hotel be in Jersey and we take a train or bus or whatever to NYC and spend the day then go back to the hotel at night?

Hey I'm game for the race track DC I've never been to a race track. That might be fun as long as I don't have to see a horse drop dead. Assuming it's a horse track.

Hey, you hang around with SC and I long enough, and we'll teach you all the bad habits that are fun.

Don Cardi

I'm just saying that if you can stay in Manhattan for a few dollars more, say $30 or $40 per night, it would probably be worth it, and not have to deal with going back and forth. Jersey's fine, too. My point was just that if you guys are coming from far away and want to see NYC, don't let hotel rates stop you, since you may be able to find a good deal if you search hard enough.

Hey, you hang around with SC and I long enough, and we'll teach you all the bad habits that are fun.

Don Cardi [/b][/quote]I look forward to that. I would have went to the track over the summer but I just had to see the Corleone house.

As far as I'm concerned you guys can choose the hotel. I'm not fussy as long as it's clean and not outrageusly priced. You know both NYC area & Philly and I don't. I'm sure you'll find a good place. I'll go with whatever you decide.

Then, I'll just look on my own (I'm already browsing ) for a place to stay in the city after the convention.


TIS

Wherever we decide to go to I have a BIG favor to ask. When we go to dinner can we PLEASE find a place that has other foods besides seafood cuz I'm allergic to seafood. Many thanks in advance

First you want to pick the hotel. Then you want to pick the state. Then you want us to go on a certain date. And now you want to tell us what to eat?

What next, you gonna tell us what time we can stay up until? :p

What do you think, your our Mama?

Oh, I forgot, you ARE Mama Corleone!

How about some deli tongue then?


Don Cardi

Sounds good to me...not that I know how to find that place in Edison (still dreaming about the pastrami)!!!

Apple

First you want to pick the hotel. Then you want to pick the state. Then you want us to go on a certain date. And now you want to tell us what to eat?

What next, you gonna tell us what time we can stay up until? :p

What do you think, your our Mama?

Oh, I forgot, you ARE Mama Corleone!

How about some deli tongue then?


Don Cardi [/b][/quote]Hey as long as you don't have any confrontations(sp) with any head waiters then you can stay up as long as you want. :rolleyes: And yes tongue would be good right about now.

Ok Mama, I promise to control my famous sicilian temper. But make sure that you tell SB not to start any trouble either.




So have you heard anything back from Becky yet?


Don Cardi

Me? Whatever do you mean?

Ok Mama, I promise to control my famous sicilian temper. But make sure that you tell SB not to start any trouble either.




So have you heard anything back from Becky yet?


Don Cardi [/b][/quote]Well I talked to her last night and she hasn't heard anything yet about that hotel in Philly But she told me the other night at her softball game she got hit in the neck with the ball. My poor baby girl

It all depends on if the Chads were pushed out properly or not.


Don Cardi

It all depends on if the Chads were pushed out properly or not.


Don Cardi [/b][/quote]Who is Chad, and why are you promoting bodily harm on him?

And Don Cardi, There isn't going to be any trouble from me!! Cicci! A porta!!

Would that be in counting the votes, or in the restaurant? :p


Don Cardi

We went to Pennsylvania over the weekend and found a brochure for Eastern State Pennetentary (sp?) This is the prison that Capone was sent to, and they have his cell designed the way it was when he was there.

Just curious if anyone would be interested in that.