MACNA XXI - Next September

Python73 · 09/11/2008, 12:05 PM

So it's more than a year off, but I'm already making plans for the NJ MACNA. For several reasons:

- only a 6 hour drive from PGH by car
- CASINOS
- discounted room rates (for us at Harrah's properties)

Now typically I'd always choose to stay in the hotel connected to the trade center. But in this case I'm leaning towards making my own room deals. Caesars and Bally's are only 2 blocks from the convention center. They were talking about $139 a night for rooms, which is a good rate for a convention hotel. But typically we pay $11 a night for casino rooms, and that is all NJ tax. Free rooms rock.

Caveat that those room rates are based on play. It doesn't take much gambling to rate those room offers. We are very low stakes players. If you are a gambler, you might consider a spring trip out to AC to make sure your room rates are up to date.

S !

Steven Pro · 09/11/2008, 01:03 PM

Along that same line, couldn't the club charter a bus or something to bring everyone out? I got to figure a bunch of those buses run taking senior citizens to Atlantic City. Can't we get our own bus so we don't all end up smelling like moth balls and Bengay? Might make bringing raffle items home problematic, though.

Steven Pro · 09/11/2008, 01:04 PM

We had a dozen Pittsburghers in Atlanta. We should easily be able to double that for Atlantic City. Plus, I know Elmer's is going to be sending a large group as well. We could go in on transportation with them.

Python73 · 09/11/2008, 01:27 PM

I've looked into that before for trips to Seven Springs. It wasn't that expensive really.

We'd be interested if we don't go out a day or two early. Might get out there Wednesday and gamble for a couple nights before the conference.

S !

Steven Pro · 09/11/2008, 01:50 PM

Different travel days might be the biggest problem. I would prefer to go out Wednesday or early Thursday and come home Monday morning, but getting several dozen people to all leave and come home on the same days could be tricky. Might just be easier to caravan interested parties.

Python73 · 09/11/2008, 02:16 PM

Caravan eh? Is that the thing where I drive incredibly fast like an *** and then a certain Italian friend of ours yells at me for driving incredibly fast like an ***?

Pass!

S !

Steven Pro · 09/11/2008, 03:01 PM

Don't worry. I will throw that Italian friend in the Pro family party van next year so he won't have to keep up with you. We can watch movies and I can pack a cooler full of drinks and treats for the ride down to keep him content. Then we can fill that cooler at the show with fish and corals for the drive home.

HarleyDude · 09/13/2008, 06:09 AM

Hell, I might just fly back to Pittsburgh for this ride. The Sam Van Lines is always interesting.

michaelm2431 · 09/18/2008, 05:48 PM

Don't forget, the $89 early reg. discount will be over on Oct. 25.
Hope to see you's there.

BeanAnimal · 09/19/2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steven Pro
Don't worry. I will throw that Italian friend in the Pro family party van next year so he won't have to keep up with you. We can watch movies and I can pack a cooler full of drinks and treats for the ride down to keep him content. Then we can fill that cooler at the show with fish and corals for the drive home.

Where does the beer fit in and can we listen to John Pinette on the way?

Bowman · 09/20/2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steven Pro
Don't worry. I will throw that Italian friend in the Pro family party van next year so he won't have to keep up with you. We can watch movies and I can pack a cooler full of drinks and treats for the ride down to keep him content. Then we can fill that cooler at the show with fish and corals for the drive home.

I want to reserve a seat in the Pro Party Van. Where do I send my reservation to?

Adam · 09/21/2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally posted by BeanAnimal
Where does the beer fit in and can we listen to John Pinette on the way?

Wow... do you have any idea how much beer I would have to drink to listen to John Pinette all the way to AC?

I would almost rather ride with a screaming baby... might actually be less irritating.

Adam

09/11/2008, 12:05 PM	#1
Python73 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,806	MACNA XXI - Next September So it's more than a year off, but I'm already making plans for the NJ MACNA. For several reasons: - only a 6 hour drive from PGH by car - CASINOS - discounted room rates (for us at Harrah's properties) Now typically I'd always choose to stay in the hotel connected to the trade center. But in this case I'm leaning towards making my own room deals. Caesars and Bally's are only 2 blocks from the convention center. They were talking about $139 a night for rooms, which is a good rate for a convention hotel. But typically we pay $11 a night for casino rooms, and that is all NJ tax. Free rooms rock. Caveat that those room rates are based on play. It doesn't take much gambling to rate those room offers. We are very low stakes players. If you are a gambler, you might consider a spring trip out to AC to make sure your room rates are up to date. S ! __________________ Sam Pistachio PMAS Treasurer 2011 "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

09/11/2008, 01:03 PM	#2
Steven Pro Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,449	Along that same line, couldn't the club charter a bus or something to bring everyone out? I got to figure a bunch of those buses run taking senior citizens to Atlantic City. Can't we get our own bus so we don't all end up smelling like moth balls and Bengay? Might make bringing raffle items home problematic, though. __________________ Steven Pro, yep that is my real name. Current Tank Info: Twelve 600 gallon tubs located in a greenhouse

09/11/2008, 01:04 PM	#3
Steven Pro Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,449	We had a dozen Pittsburghers in Atlanta. We should easily be able to double that for Atlantic City. Plus, I know Elmer's is going to be sending a large group as well. We could go in on transportation with them. __________________ Steven Pro, yep that is my real name. Current Tank Info: Twelve 600 gallon tubs located in a greenhouse

09/11/2008, 01:27 PM	#4
Python73 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,806	I've looked into that before for trips to Seven Springs. It wasn't that expensive really. We'd be interested if we don't go out a day or two early. Might get out there Wednesday and gamble for a couple nights before the conference. S ! __________________ Sam Pistachio PMAS Treasurer 2011 "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

09/11/2008, 01:50 PM	#5
Steven Pro Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,449	Different travel days might be the biggest problem. I would prefer to go out Wednesday or early Thursday and come home Monday morning, but getting several dozen people to all leave and come home on the same days could be tricky. Might just be easier to caravan interested parties. __________________ Steven Pro, yep that is my real name. Current Tank Info: Twelve 600 gallon tubs located in a greenhouse

09/11/2008, 02:16 PM	#6
Python73 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,806	Caravan eh? Is that the thing where I drive incredibly fast like an * and then a certain Italian friend of ours yells at me for driving incredibly fast like an *? Pass! S ! __________________ Sam Pistachio PMAS Treasurer 2011 "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

09/11/2008, 03:01 PM	#7
Steven Pro Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,449	Don't worry. I will throw that Italian friend in the Pro family party van next year so he won't have to keep up with you. We can watch movies and I can pack a cooler full of drinks and treats for the ride down to keep him content. Then we can fill that cooler at the show with fish and corals for the drive home. __________________ Steven Pro, yep that is my real name. Current Tank Info: Twelve 600 gallon tubs located in a greenhouse

09/13/2008, 06:09 AM	#8
HarleyDude Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 60	Hell, I might just fly back to Pittsburgh for this ride. The Sam Van Lines is always interesting.

09/18/2008, 05:48 PM	#9
michaelm2431 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Middletown N.J. Posts: 777	Don't forget, the $89 early reg. discount will be over on Oct. 25. Hope to see you's there.