kpaul Posted September 21, 2018 Report Posted September 21, 2018 I am staying at the Laquinta, plus getting a rental car. My total is less than two nights at the Hampton. Quote
Danb Posted September 21, 2018 Report Posted September 21, 2018 Where are most of our Summit attendee's staying, Quote
Mooneymite Posted September 21, 2018 Report Posted September 21, 2018 I have a ton of Hilton points. In the past I stayed at the Hampton Beachfront, but this year they wanted way too many points, so we're staying for free at the Hampton on Beach Parkway instead. It is not on the beach, but is only 1.5 miles from the Summit. Quote
Bob_Belville Posted September 21, 2018 Report Posted September 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Danb said: Where are most of our Summit attendee's staying, Dan, Nancy and I are staying with the Maces (AGL), Ron Mander and 3 other couples in one of Ron Dubin's beach houses. We're going down to PCB Monday, give me a call if you'd like to get together or need a ride! Quote
mike_elliott Posted September 21, 2018 Author Report Posted September 21, 2018 6 hours ago, Danb said: Where are most of our Summit attendee's staying, Most are staying at the Hampton, Dan. A few of the presidents club members are staying at Ron's beach houses and Origin condos, but the majority are booking at the Hampton Beachfront to minimize the need to bum rides, uber etc. Next year, the plan is to have an even larger venue so the 70+ on the waiting list will not be an issue! 2 Quote
Raptor05121 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Posted September 22, 2018 Being reigning CB president, it took me a week to find out where we would be staying. We found some uber-cheap accommodations as low as $90/night but they were in town. I decided the drive would be worth paying a little more so for two nights at the Seahaven Beach Hotel is $275 after taxes, resort fees, and these silly "cleaning fees". Quote
Hank Posted September 22, 2018 Report Posted September 22, 2018 On 9/20/2018 at 11:45 AM, steingar said: I wish I could make one of these, they sound awesome. It's worth the trip! Less than a tank each way. Then just eat cheap. Only takes one day off of work, Friday, u less you want additional "beach time." Quote
Hank Posted September 22, 2018 Report Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) dp Edited September 22, 2018 by Hank Quote
steingar Posted September 23, 2018 Report Posted September 23, 2018 On 9/21/2018 at 9:47 PM, Hank said: It's worth the trip! Less than a tank each way. Then just eat cheap. Only takes one day off of work, Friday, u less you want additional "beach time." My problem is I WILL NOT do a weekend trip of that length where I have to be back Monday. Too high a probability I’ll get tempted to do something I oughtn’t due to get-thereitis. Lotsa guys have wound up dead that way, and I’d just as soon not join them. Quote
mike_elliott Posted September 23, 2018 Author Report Posted September 23, 2018 Well here is a solution since this year's registration is closed. Come Next year! With over a year of planning, see what you can do about taking Monday off. The Mooney Summit will be held Sept 27-29th, 2019 in KECP. Registration will open in late March. Go ahead and sign up for this years wait list anyway, as it will give us an email address to notify you when Registration is open for Mooney Summit VII. 4 Quote
mike_elliott Posted September 24, 2018 Author Report Posted September 24, 2018 15 people have taken advantage of the Hampton inn Beachfront Mooney Summit rates so far. While the Mooney Summit doesnt get a "vig" from them, it is always nice to support the companies and vendors that provide us a service. If you haven't made your reservations, please consider the Hampton Inn, our host hotel. And while I am on this soapbox, consider purchasing fuel from Sheltair, who always goes way overboard to make our group welcome, providing lunch, drinks, a hangar to hang in on Friday, and many other fantastic touches that make the Mooney Summit so nice. Yea, even with the Mooney Summit discount you can find fuel cheaper, but you have to pump it yourself and by doing so are not doing anything to help motivate Sheltair to continue to support us going forward. Not only does this have to be a good deal for the Mooney Summit attendee's, it should be for our vendors and sponsors also. See you guys Friday!! /soapbox off 6 Quote
Raptor05121 Posted September 24, 2018 Report Posted September 24, 2018 6 hours ago, mike_elliott said: 15 people have taken advantage of the Hampton inn Beachfront Mooney Summit rates so far. 15? I called them last month and they said all the Mooney rooms were all sold out? Quote
Bob_Belville Posted September 25, 2018 Report Posted September 25, 2018 Nancy and I arrived PCB this evening, need a vacation from our retired pace. Took off into 600' ceiling 'cause it was not going to get better for a couple of days. Unloaded the rental car and headed to Patches Pub. Sure enough ran into Ron and JoAnn. 5 Quote
Seth Posted September 25, 2018 Report Posted September 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Raptor05121 said: 15? I called them last month and they said all the Mooney rooms were all sold out? That’s good to know and I will bring it up with our hotel contact. -Seth 3 Quote
Danb Posted September 25, 2018 Report Posted September 25, 2018 Seth I received the same response, questioned it even talking to a manager. She acted like we only hold x amount in a block, tough luck, I almost cx and then didn’t Quote
Bob_Belville Posted September 25, 2018 Report Posted September 25, 2018 Hotels seem to have a hard time dealing with groups in their reservation systems. Mooney Caravan clinics come to mind.Sent from my XT1710-02 using Tapatalk Quote
Seth Posted September 25, 2018 Report Posted September 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Danb said: Seth I received the same response, questioned it even talking to a manager. She acted like we only hold x amount in a block, tough luck, I almost cx and then didn’t We had a 50 room block reserved. She even asked us for a roster of attendees to cross reference and see if they booked and didn't note that they were with Mooney Summit. I will very much bring this up with our contact. -Seth 1 Quote
1964-M20E Posted September 25, 2018 Report Posted September 25, 2018 Slightly different than accommodations. We have registration open at the Origin 4-6pm on Friday. Has any thought been given to having the registration material at the airport Friday at least during lunch time? I'd be willing to help out with this. Quote
Seth Posted September 25, 2018 Report Posted September 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, 1964-M20E said: Slightly different than accommodations. We have registration open at the Origin 4-6pm on Friday. Has any thought been given to having the registration material at the airport Friday at least during lunch time? I'd be willing to help out with this. John - I'll bring that up for a discussion when we arrive tomorrow and Thursday. Logistically, it may be difficult to work out with everything else we are preparing for in just a few days notice, but it's not a bad idea. I'll find out why that has not been a solution thus far, and if we decide to implement this year (honestly, not sure if we can or will), we'll contact you to help. Thank you! Love this and keep the suggestions coming. -Seth 1 Quote
kris_adams Posted September 26, 2018 Report Posted September 26, 2018 We booked the Hampton a few days ago. 3 nights 1 Quote
Raptor05121 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Posted September 26, 2018 Seth, I sent you a personal e-mail. Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend Quote
mike_elliott Posted September 26, 2018 Author Report Posted September 26, 2018 20 hours ago, Seth said: Slightly different than accommodations. We have registration open at the Origin 4-6pm on Friday. Has any thought been given to having the registration material at the airport Friday at least during lunch time? I'd be willing to help out with this. 20 hours ago, Seth said: John - I'll bring that up for a discussion when we arrive tomorrow and Thursday. Logistically, it may be difficult to work out with everything else we are preparing for in just a few days notice, but it's not a bad idea. I'll find out why that has not been a solution thus far, and if we decide to implement this year (honestly, not sure if we can or will), we'll contact you to help. Thank you! Love this and keep the suggestions coming. -Seth Its a good suggestion John, and in practice, it would be perfect if we could get a mass arrival in a 2 hr window prior to the start of the Roundtables. I spoke with Alice and Becky about this and it wont happen this year as they have a few other duties scheduled for the middle of Friday in prep for the Reception and later registration. Speaking of Becky and Alice, this year Mrs. Nancy Strehlow will be joining them in helping with registration. Thanks Nancy! Perhaps next year it could be arranged with Sheltair to use their secured wifi and have an hour of registration prior to the roundtables. It is suggestions like this that help keep the Mooney Summit the largest and best gathering of Mooney owners and enthusiasts! We dont do the Summit for us, we do this for you and to "better the breed". 2 Quote
rbridges Posted September 27, 2018 Report Posted September 27, 2018 Trying to beat the swarm of Mooneys. See you guys in a few hours. 1 Quote
1964-M20E Posted September 27, 2018 Report Posted September 27, 2018 48 minutes ago, rbridges said: Trying to beat the swarm of Mooneys. See you guys in a few hours. Hey that could be a new action adventure movie. "SWARM OF MOONEYS" Speed!! Adventure!! Action!! Exotic locations!! Terror for Cirrus Owners!! Don't miss it!! staring Mike Elliot Seth Meyers Neil Cohen co-staring Nancy Cohen and Alice Elliot Featuring the new Acclaim ULTRA In theaters September 2018 sneak Preview in Panama City no planes were hurt in the making of this movie 3 Quote
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