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Old 10-15-2014, 09:53 AM
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The committee has voted. The last week of Feb. is it.
Make it happen, boys.
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Old 10-15-2014, 10:09 AM
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The committee has voted. The last week of Feb. is it.
Make it happen, boys.
Live Racing each day that week starting Wed. 2/25/15 thru Sunday 3/1/15.

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Old 10-15-2014, 10:23 AM
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I'm not even asking until someone promises me that we can go to Joe's Crab Shack for some real seafood......
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Old 10-15-2014, 10:29 AM
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I'm in
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Old 10-15-2014, 10:34 AM
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I'm not even asking until someone promises me that we can go to Joe's Crab Shack for some real seafood......
I hear they have fantastic French fry appetizers. And if u want a top rated diner I got u covered
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Old 10-15-2014, 10:43 AM
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I hear they have fantastic French fry appetizers. And if u want a top rated diner I got u covered
I refuse to even drive past an IHOP if I'm lucky enough to make the pilgrimage.
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Old 10-15-2014, 11:42 AM
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I'm not even asking until someone promises me that we can go to Joe's Crab Shack for some real seafood......
hahaha, Joe's Crab Shack would be a blessing here in Chicago.....these fahking inlanders can't even tell the difference between salmon and carp

last week in Feb.....ok, i'll start selling my plasma now so i can build up my bankroll

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Old 10-15-2014, 12:37 PM
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hahaha, Joe's Crab Shack would be a blessing here in Chicago.....these fahking inlanders can't even tell the difference between salmon and carp

last week in Feb.....ok, i'll start selling my plasma now so i can build up my bankroll

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Old 10-15-2014, 01:48 PM
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I think that's the month we're shooting for. Ya gotta come, Joe.
Sounds good Kev. PM me some suggestions on accommodations if you can.
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Old 10-15-2014, 04:37 PM
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Sounds good Kev. PM me some suggestions on accommodations if you can.
I'm thinking once i get a good head count, I may make some inquiries into booking a few rooms all at the same joint. I feel like most everybody knows each other well enough that we can double up and split room costs. That's more money for some exacta back wheels at the dog track. Priorities, ya know...
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Old 10-15-2014, 05:11 PM
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I'm thinking once i get a good head count, I may make some inquiries into booking a few rooms all at the same joint. I feel like most everybody knows each other well enough that we can double up and split room costs. That's more money for THE DERBY LANE BUFFET.

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Old 10-15-2014, 05:56 PM
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I'm thinking once i get a good head count, I may make some inquiries into booking a few rooms all at the same joint. I feel like most everybody knows each other well enough that we can double up and split room costs. That's more money for some exacta back wheels at the dog track. Priorities, ya know...
I call dibs on Lori's room.

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Old 10-15-2014, 11:47 PM
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Here's my itinerary thus far that I'm most likely gonna pull the trigger on...

Arrive Tampa at noon Tuesday Feb 24th
Leave Tampa 10:30 Mon March 2

Round trip direct flights plus rental car is gonna run me $387

I figure most everyone will come in on Wednesday or Thursday.

In regards to the hotel, I need some opinions. There are a couple decent ones rignt down the road from the track. Holiday Inn express is $139/night. I don't know how you guys feel about 3 to a room, but if we did that, after taxes it would be $50-$55 a night. Those that would prefer just 2 to a room, by all means. Depending on how many make the trip, a 2nd rental would maybe be a smart idea.

Talk to me.
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Old 10-16-2014, 11:21 AM
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Flight booked

Arrive Tampa Thur 2/26 at noon
Leave Tampa Sun 3/1 at 1120 am
Fare $244 round trip

No issues with 3 to a room

Second rental car will likely be needed.
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Old 10-16-2014, 01:25 PM
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from Chicago, i'm looking at Wed. arrival and Monday Departure.

I have an "in" possibly for hotels not too far from the track, it worked out well when we went in 2013, about 7 miles from the track.

3 to a room is fine with me, we did it last time with a roll out.

once i hear back from "in" i'll need a head count to see what we're working with numbers wise.

*suggestions, if we get a soccer mom van we might only need to rent 1 car? and put gpk in the back with the spare tire

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Old 10-16-2014, 03:31 PM
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The Taj Mahal schedule...

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Matinee Racing:
Wednesday, and Saturday at 12:30pm. Gates open at 11:30am.
Evening Racing:
Monday through Saturday at 7:30pm. Gates open at 6:30pm.
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Old 10-16-2014, 03:41 PM
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The Taj Mahal schedule...
Just not enough for this post.
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Old 10-16-2014, 03:43 PM
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from Chicago, i'm looking at Wed. arrival and Monday Departure.

I have an "in" possibly for hotels not too far from the track, it worked out well when we went in 2013, about 7 miles from the track.

3 to a room is fine with me, we did it last time with a roll out.

once i hear back from "in" i'll need a head count to see what we're working with numbers wise.

*suggestions, if we get a soccer mom van we might only need to rent 1 car? and put gpk in the back with the spare tire

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GFY. A booster seat and some blocks on the peddles and I'm good to go. Besides, who else is gonna drive yalls drunk asses around.
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Old 10-16-2014, 03:59 PM
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The Taj Mahal schedule...
No buffet hours, so we can be prepared this time?
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Old 10-16-2014, 04:11 PM
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