Hilton Parking Fee

[ajweiss]

Has Popasmoke made any arrangments to ask the Hilton if they would waiver the $23.00 per day self parking fee for the reunion members. This is costing a bundle. I was planning on driving to the reunion and found out I have to pay almost $100 extra to park my car in the hotel parking garage.

[walt99]

I thought 2000 reuinin was expensive ,it can't compare to this maybe I will just skip DC. SF

[Larry Zok]

Guys

The room rate for DC is the same as the Gulf Side rate we had in 2002 in Pensacola - do you remember that???

As far as parking, we are getting over $100 off the room each night, I really can't complain about parking during tourist season in DC. We are picking up the tab for 8th & I and busses are available for everything else. With the price of gas - why drive????

Walt - the Tigers really want to see you and I hope you will reconsider.

LZ out

[Joe Reed]

Larry,
What about bikes and bike trailers?? They EACH cost extra?

[Larry Zok]

Marines

I received a pm today telling me that I just did not get it. Was told people can't afford to come to DC because the costs of the room, parking, etc. Well, I do get it. I am a Real Estate Appraiser and I know full well the state of the country as it relates to work. I have none and I have been doing this for 16 years. When choosing a reunion site, the membership is always at the top of our concerns. We have been told that we want everyone in the same hotel. We want to go here, we want to go there. And we listen. We are looking at places for 2010 and one of them is San Diego. The room rate in San Diego is more expensive than DC - so please tell me what we are to do???????? We have not been back to DC since I believe 1992. In that time our membership has grown - by a lot. We are absolutely trying our best - because we are brothers - and you take care of your brothers. If you have suggestions, I welcome them. If you just want to b**tch - well go ahead, that's what Marines do - or they are not happy. I can handle it.

LZ

[kdlogue]

Costs for events for a couple make it difficult for me to pay to go. Besides DC in mid August especially the Sunset Parade is too Darn Hot. I aint goin either.

R/S

K.D. Logue

[yankeepapa9]

Larry, many years ago I rode PRCA, the national finals were held in Oklahoma City. I think maybe someone could look into that fine city for a possible site. The national finals are now held in LV. Nevada. Charlie

[Marty713]

My question is...why are the reunions held in the high heat of summer??
I believe that the hotel room rates, etc, are higher in the summer than
the spring or fall.

Does anybody remember the 100 degree days in Ft Worth?

I think that having reunions in spring or fall would be better for the marjority of the organization.

The 1st MAW Association - Vietnam Service reunion next year will be in Beaufort, SC in October. This is also the weekend the Blue Angels will be at the MCAS Beaufort Airshow.

[emckinnie]

I will be staying at the Cherry Hill Campground in College Park.
I Noticed that Thru, Fri, Sat, nights everything is not over until late or after dark, don't want to take the metro at that time.

So if someone is not getting a car, could I get there Hotel parking pass. I would be glad to send a check to them for the parking fee.

S/F

Ed Mckinnie

[Highwarden]

I agree. Don't criticise the people doing the hard work of making the event happen. Say thanks for the effort! Then if you have some constructive suggestions offer them.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to make DC because of work and money but that is the result of my personal choices. I would like to see reunions more reasonable in cost thinking of the offyear Purple Fox reunions as an example.

When looking at locations I would recommend New Orleans if held later so the weather is cooler.

Howard Nelson

[Joe Reed]

Thanks Larry!
Please thank Chris for me as well. We'll certainly consider it.
Thanks again for all you do!

[BartClu]

When a lot of us hit MMAF--- security was 1 strand of concertina wire, we had no refers, only fresh meat was in the bread of the midrats spam sandwitches, and you only got a hot water shower if you were first in line at 1600.........now were grip'n about a parking space. I am truly thankfull that my Marine Corps hasn't changed, I have no doubt I'd have another heart attack if Juggies quit bitch'n, I luv it. You guys plan it, I'll be there....
FYI, I checked with Southwest Air, it will only cost me about $100 more to fly in and would save me 18 hrs of windshield time. Thats with gas @ 3.50, you might want to give it some thought.

[romymouse]

As a former employee at the Beltsville USDA center, I recommend parking your vehicle at the end of whichever Metro line is along your travel path. For example, if you come from the north, get rid of your car at the end of the Green line. Check out this option, call a buddy and share a ride into the hotel, or take the Metro into the city. A little coordination will save you the $23 per day. You could buy an extra round!

Romy Myszka
Fort Worth, Texas

[romymouse]

Put 75 cents in a jar every day until the reunion. You'll have some change left over for a shot and a beer.

Romy Myszka
Fort Worth, Texas