UPDATE: Hotel information on page 8 for Charlotte Gathering

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Dude, I said I wasn't going.

 

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All are good responses. But we were looking for: "What is tungsten, or wolfram?"

 

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Phew...just glad it's not me.

 

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100 bucks this doesn't happen.

 

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Sorry for the lack of an update.

We have three hotel choices if we all want to stay together. If you want to stay in separate places, let me know, but I do need a PM if you're planning on coming.

The Doubletree is $90 per night plus taxes. It's about 6-10 blocks from the bars, which I don't mind walking, but you tell me.

The Westin and Holiday Inn are both about $115 once you factor in parking.

Both prices are plus taxes, but you let me know if everyone just doesn't want to stay in the same hotel, that's fine. Then we're all kind of on our own and spread out, but I know Doc and I don't mind walking the 6-10 blocks to the bars and back (unless we're really drunk.. then it's a cab ride back for me. I broke my ankle trying to walk drunk once )

 

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OK all, I think we've decided on the Doubletree hotel. It's a 6-10 block to the bar district, which I'm sure by the end of the night we'll all be capable of doing.

Friday, Doc and I will arrive. If we need to pick someone up at the airport, I don't think it will be a problem. Drinking and dinner will take place for those who are there Friday night.

Saturday, stragglers will come in. We'll be going to Carowinds Theme park in the afternoon and the Charlotte Knights ball game in the evening. Tickets are being reserved (I believe) for the ball game, but you can buy tickets to the theme park online. www.carowinds.com. Then on to the bars.

Sunday, we will be having lunch. Then Doc and I will be departing. We're moving the next day. I don't know what the rest of you will be doing.

 

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I was going to rule this out but my family loves Carowinds ... hmmm.

 

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You could do Carowinds and the ball game write-brained. Your little one who just had surgery is likely to receive lots of toys if you bring her, too. (Or at least toys from Doc and me)

 

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That's sweet of you guys. My wife luuuuuuuvvs Carowinds, so this trip just became a distinct possibility ...

 

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We'd love to have you. PM me if you're interested in more details.

 

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I might stay until Monday if there are people around and something to do.

 

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I probably go back late Sunday ... probably will hang out with another friend in Charlotte after the SportsJournalists.commers disband ...