It's now known only as the 'Continental Inn'. They are no longer with the Best Western chain. Their number is (270) 781-5200. Mention that you are with the SSOA group and they will do all they can, with the all the different accomodation requests, to keep us grouped at the Inn.
Yes, the Best Western Motor Inn is down at exit 22. You want the Continental Inn at exit 28.
I talked to the Gen'l Mngr this morning and this is what we've come up with.
They'll set aside a block of (40) rooms for the SSOA.
They're for arrival on Weds nite (9/17), thru Sunday morning (9/21). If your arrival/departure times will be different, please indicate this when you call.
Call early and reserve with your (valid) Credit Card. Make sure it doesn't expire in August, either.
They will make every effort to accomodate your needs (bed type, bed number, smoking or non, upper or lower floor), but you need to call, call soon and make your request. Don't give them 'it don't matter', 'cause at check-in, we don't want any (more) problems.
Rate is 55 bux a nite, 49.50 with a valid AAA or AARP card. (that you MUST present at check-in for that rate)
The event itself is from the 19th thru the 21st of Sept. There will (probably) be an SSOA event on Thursday, like last year.
If there are any issues with this, let me know by e-mail and I'll work to resolve them.
Thanx , Mike.
ps - Art, Linda sez hello and hopes to see you in Sept.
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Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :
way to step up to the plate mike!
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Was quoted a price of $42 a night . If you get a block I'll call back and ask to be moved to the section .
Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :
Me too. I'll make my reservation when you have the info.
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed: Was quoted a price of $42 a night . If you get a block I'll call back and ask to be moved to the section .
Wow,that is even cheaper than what I was quoted yesterday.Ed is that with the AARP discount? D&R! Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :
Thanks Mike for taking this on. Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Thank you muchly, Mike!
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
I've booked the Country Hearth Inn.
Brian.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
quote:Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS: Wow,that is even cheaper than what I was quoted yesterday.Ed is that with the AARP discount? D&R!
Speek up sonny cant hear ya............... gotta git back to da home got some visitin nurses acomin .
Posted by Mark IXZD 150 (Member # 235) on :
FYI:
If you were at BG last year and reserved your room at the Country Hearth for this year, take note...
The event was moved up a week since then and the hotel will not automatically rearrange your reservation. You have to call in and have them move your reservation up a week. Otherwise your room will be unavailable while you're there, and you'll have a reservation for the weekend after the event. Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
When I called the Country Hearth Inn on Monday, they said they were completely booked for the weekend of the 18-21st of September. Those who didn't move their reservation, might be out of luck.
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
I have 1 of 40 .
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mark IXZD 150: FYI:
If you were at BG last year and reserved your room at the Country Hearth for this year, take note...
The event was moved up a week since then and the hotel will not automatically rearrange your reservation. You have to call in and have them move your reservation up a week. Otherwise your room will be unavailable while you're there, and you'll have a reservation for the weekend after the event.
Did that the first day they announced the change!
Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
I also called the Country Hearth Inn the day after I found out about the change. I had made my reservation for this year,before I left last year. See you all there.
Ralph
Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :
So exactly what are the new dates for the event. It changed from the original date didn't it??
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kevin V 2002 SS: So exactly what are the new dates for the event. It changed from the original date didn't it??
POST Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :
So in your subtle way Teri, you are telling me that the Sept. 19-21 IS the current official date, right. It had changed at one point, right??
Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :
ah, gotta luv her, eh Kev?
Yes, it was scheduled the following weekend, but ended up Beech Bend was already booked for that weekend, so they moved it up one week.
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kevin V 2002 SS: So in your subtle way Teri, you are telling me that the Sept. 19-21 IS the current official date, right. It had changed at one point, right??
Sorry, I had to mess with you a bit. Here's more subtlety for ya Yes, the old date was a week later. (On our Anniversary, too! We were really hoping to celebrate BIG with everyone). We'll get to enjoy it on the way home again, like last year.
Any hoo......we're planning on rolling into town on Wednesday the 17th, so we are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for SSOA Thursday on the 18th. The Museum activities and Gathering are planned on the 19th - 21st.
As SSOA Thursday plans come together, they'll be announced here on the forum. If anyone has suggestions, please bring them up. We'll see what fits in with the rest of the day's activities.
I hope we get to meet you this year, Kevin!
Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :
If the doctors can keep me functioning with LOTS of good drugs, I'll be there. All these specialists and they STILL have not figured out what is wrong.
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kevin V 2002 SS: If the doctors can keep me functioning with LOTS of good drugs, I'll be there. All these specialists and they STILL have not figured out what is wrong.
C'mon Kev - think positively! You WILL be there! Seriously though, I hope you're feeling better very soon. BTW, I reserved my room at the Continental last week and the girl taking the reservation said that only 4 rooms out of the block of 40 had been booked so far! What's everybody waiting for?!?
Best regardSS,
Elie
Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :
I'm going to call from work tomorrow.
Posted by HR Y2KSS (Member # 598) on :
Well, made reservations for us. As I took early retirement and will not need to rush back to VA. on Sunday for work Monday, decided to also reserve Sunday night.
Now the stupid question as this is our first BG event, what will be going on??? Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
To The Top for new members to make plans on being at the F-body Gathering in Bowling Green, KY Sept 18-21, 2003.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Reservation made for 9/17 - 9/21...can't wait to see everyone again! Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :
...can i wear the Pink Cow Robe??? pleaseohpleaseohplease?????
Posted by 01SunsetOrangeSS (Member # 846) on :
I guess I'm really late, I just made reservations at the continental Inn ($42/night), We (wife Sheryl and Sunset) will be arriving early on the 18th for the SSOA festivities.
Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :
You're so lucky then. I just called them and they are booked up solid for the weekend. At least that's what I was told.
I guess I'll be staying down the road at exit 22........
Unless of course there's someone that doesn't need their Continental Inn Wednesday-Saturday reservation anymore...if so, let me know!
[ 14. August 2003, 01:40 AM: Message edited by: el ess1 ]
Posted by DGOETZ (Member # 1846) on :
I just got off the phone I got a room reserved with no problem. I also have had a room reserved at the Fairfield Inn off exit 22 for months.
It's nice to be close to the NCM but exit 22 has the restaurants and the Go Cart Racing. I could stay either place. Let me know if you can't get a room since I have 2 reserved I can give one up.
[ 14. August 2003, 08:35 AM: Message edited by: DGOETZ ]
Posted by el ess1 (Member # 1544) on :
Thanks a bunch DGOETZ, but after I read your post, and others' about rooms booked solid, then rooms becoming available, etc., just for fun I gave the Continental Inn another ring a little bit ago. They told me they hoped I only needed one room Wed-Sun because that was all they had left! Obviously I didn't pass it up. I would've booked months ago if I knew for sure I could go, but it wasn't until last night I found out my chances turned out far better than the previous 0% I could make it.
Now I have two separate rooms reserved. If anyone needs a place at exit 22 Rodeway Inn, I have a reservation there for Wed-Sat nite(checkout Sunday) I'll keep out there for a while . So far what I understand is that exit 22 has no issues and it wasn't a bad thing since all the gokarts/restaraunts/stores are better at Exit 22. I just would enjoy the convenience of the room being as close as it is to the NCM is all.
Last minute chaos. You know how it is.....
[ 14. August 2003, 03:30 PM: Message edited by: el ess1 ]
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
If anybody needs to crash a night I have room since Im the only one in the room .At the Contintal
Posted by DGOETZ (Member # 1846) on :
I'll keep the room I have there if someone else needs it. So let me know if you have to stay there you can have it.
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Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote:Originally posted by DGOETZ: I just got off the phone I got a room reserved with no problem. I also have had a room reserved at the Fairfield Inn off exit 22 for months.
It's nice to be close to the NCM but exit 22 has the restaurants and the Go Cart Racing. I could stay either place.
We stayed at exit 22 last year. A bit inconvenient, but no big deal. Just down the street from the go-karting. It's only 7-8 min. down the road from exit 28. Besides, there's a neat do-it-yourself carwash a couple of blocks down from 22! Exit 28 has the convenience of being a hop, skip and jump away from all the festivities, and don't forget Jerry's restaurant!!
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