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11-27-2007, 02:06 PM
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Okay, here is what I have found out, so far.
Motels generally do not take any reservations earlier than 1 year in advance.
The Super 8 said they are taking "pre-reservations". If you contact them now, they will put you on a list and contact you when reservations become available.
I have not checked with all motels in BG, (there are lots of them!), but most will not do anything this far in advance.
As we get closer to event, I will provide a list of motels in the areas we will be staying at, and it will be up to the individual to make their own reservations. I will get rooms "blocked" where ever I can.
Ernie
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11-27-2007, 02:57 PM
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Thank you for the update on this. The thought of 100's of vettes from the good ole USA and Canada converging on BG seems surreal to me. It'll definitely be a memorable weekend for all. 
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11-27-2007, 06:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mte.smiles
Thank you for the update on this. The thought of 100's of vettes from the good ole USA and Canada converging on BG seems surreal to me. It'll definitely be a memorable weekend for all. |
Is! and Yes it will!
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11-27-2007, 08:20 PM
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Thanks for the update Ernie.!!
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12-27-2007, 02:01 PM
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Any idea on how many Corvettes are expected for the caravan? How many were there in 2003?
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12-27-2007, 03:26 PM
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As I recall, there were around 450 in the main FL. caravan, and around 750 total from FL.
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Suncoast Corvette Association
Clearwater, Florida
NCM Ambassador to SCA
OSC Corvette Corral, St. Pete. Grand Prix '07 & '08!
Florida Captain, Caravan 2009
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12-28-2007, 08:10 AM
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As we get closer...
to the '09 caravan, will you, or someone, be posting some do's and dont's?
How 'bout a 'checklist' of recommended items to bring/travel with?
Has it been thought about that the Corvette with the least miles per gallon capability will be needing to stop more frequently for fuel? Does that mean the whole caravan stops as well? How are fuel stops determined? 
How are lunches/meals dealt with? 
I know these questions are a tad early to be asking, but I'm getting older and might not remember all these things to ask about later on! 
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12-28-2007, 10:04 AM
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Check lists will be posted as time gets nearer.
Fuel, rest room, food stops are at the individuals desires. The caravan is not one endless line of Corvettes. Departures are spaced out to allow for comuters and truckers to go about their trips without causing huge delays. Unless you start at the very end of caravan, you can usually make your stop and get back into the caravan when you return to highway. Remember, if you are stopping, others in the caravan probably have the same needs, and you will be getting back on the road with them. You will not be left out!
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Suncoast Corvette Association
Clearwater, Florida
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OSC Corvette Corral, St. Pete. Grand Prix '07 & '08!
Florida Captain, Caravan 2009
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12-28-2007, 01:55 PM
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Ernie, you mean to tell me with your pleasing personality you cannot get a restaurant to be ready at a specific time to take on 700-1000 people at one time. Gee, I might be losing my faith in you.
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12-28-2007, 02:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TR6speed
Ernie, you mean to tell me with your pleasing personality you cannot get a restaurant to be ready at a specific time to take on 700-1000 people at one time. Gee, I might be losing my faith in you.
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Uh, yeah! I have the reservations, but I dine alone, and I like a lot of elbow room!
(Now get back to work!)
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Suncoast Corvette Association
Clearwater, Florida
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OSC Corvette Corral, St. Pete. Grand Prix '07 & '08!
Florida Captain, Caravan 2009
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