I'd be happy to split on a room. I guess I'll be staying until Monday, thus three nights. Geez, will I die from boredom if I spent three nights in Alabama?? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">

 

Sounds good Bob if you wanna us to commit to that. I will be staying until at least Sunday night. I am off work on that Monday so I am in no hurry.

 

Well, I just registered! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="thumbup"><br><br>
I put a hold on airline tickets with my Freq Flier miles. I would be flying into B'ham at 4:35pm on Friday and leaving at 8:10am on Monday. Guys, please let me know if any of you guys plan on being around on Sunday night. I don't want to stay in town there by myself if y'all are all going home. If you are all leaving, I'll try to change the flights so that I can get out of there Sunday night. Let me know...<br><br>
Gee, I wasn't even drunk. But I think I'll pop open a Sam Winter Lager now... <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">

 

Now get going on Eugene <b>Bob</b>.

 

Yeah, that's next on my list. I want to use Freq Flier miles for this ticket also, and I've searched but there's nothing available into Eugene -- even this far out. I guess that's not too surprising since it's a small airport. (It is, isn't it?). I may have to fly into Portland and rent a car. That's kind of a pain in the ass, but I think I can live with it if it helps me get a free plane ticket.<br><br>
I'll get to it soon...

 

Yeah Bob - I'm trying to decide on the same thing.<br><br>
Flying for free with miles into Portland and renting a car or flying into Eugene but paying.<br><br>
Maybe if we both decide to fly into Portland we could share a car - providing we could get flights arriving and departing around the same times.<br><br>
The lowest ticket I've found so far into Eugene was $350.<br><br>
The thing is flying into Portland and then renting a car kind of defeats the purpose of a free ticket doesn't it? I mean a rental car for three days could be costly too right?<br><br>
The one plus to flying into Portland, for me out of Philly is it's a direct flight. To Eugene I'm changing planes.

 

<b>Duckie</b> mentioned that trains run from Portland to Eugene and they are pretty inexpensive. That and he mentioned possibly being able to being a shuttle for folks if need be.

 

<b>Bob</b> we will have to see what everyone else is doing. If everyone else leaves late Sunday afternoon then I'll head out also, otherwise I'll stay if everyone else does.

 

Makes sense. Well, folks? <b>Flem</b>, <b>Timr1</b>, <b>Tiff</b>... anyone else... ? Wanna stay overnight on Sunday? We 30s can cause some mayhem in a college town. It'll be fun... Whaddya say?<br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">

 

Easy for me, I live there! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">

 

I don't think I'll spend a second night, Timr's kids will be terrified of the "snory monster" enough after 1 night on his couch.<br><br>
Plus I have some church business I'll probably need to get to (business meeting sched'd).<br><br>
But it appears I can be talked into nearly anything. So who knows? lol

 

I'll stay til Monday morning if the others are Bob. Wonder how soon to make the reservations? (3rd hotel on Tim's list is his recommendation). We can split a room if you wish Bob.

 

I'll be happy to be your roommate. Hopefully my roommates in Philly weren't too upset by staying with me... <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br>
Once again, I've put flights on hold. I'd be getting into Birmingham at 4:35pm on Friday Feb 8 and leaving at 8:10am on Monday Feb 11. Do those times seem reasonable? I could go ahead and confirm those tickets at any time...

 

I am lucky to only have a 2.5 hour drive. IF all goes well I will be there early afternoon on Friday and can leave anytime Monday morning when the crew departs. My wallet will be most happy to share a room. hah<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile">

 

Okay. after seeing them fine 30s wimmins in there Kick shirts. I think we need some for our meetup. How about red long-sleeve Under Armor shirts with the Kick logo (like the Philly crowd) but the text beneath saying, "KICKin' it <i>Southern Style</i>, Mercedes '07"<br><br>
Whatdayathink?

 

<b>Tiff</b> said she could stay through Monday for extra weekend mayhem as well! Our 4 day weekend army grows!!! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"> That's Tim, Bob, Tiff and me. Of course we need to get even more awesome 30s to "come on down and see us" as we say in the South. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br>
I have two friends here in town that both own t-shirt shops. I can possibly work with them to get the t-shirts made if you want. Great idea <b>Flem</b>! Perhaps a small kickrunner logo on the left front pocket area. Then on the back have a bigger kickrunner logo with your saying above and below the logo? Ideas? White writing?<br><br>
As mentioned before we also need all Birmingham people to bring the baseball cap and or tshirt of their SEC school. I want to take our version of the old "family tradition" picture. Remember the old cartoon painting of the SEC mascots posing together? It's great. If I can ever find one of those prints I will buy it. It's from the 70s or early 80s.<br><br>
I know <b>Ms Beth</b> isn't a huge Georgia Bulldogs football fan but if you (Beth) can bring a Tshirt with Georgia on it that would do just fine for our group picture. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile">

 

Heh. I've run all 6 of my marathons in a Gator tech shirt. I reckon I'll do it again in Birmingham, although this'll be the first time I'll wear it in enemy territory... <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy">

 

Just wear somethin' to represent those old Gaters and you will be fine.

 

Okay, I've booked my flights. I'll arrive in B'ham on Friday Feb 8 at 4:35pm and leave Monday Feb 11 at 8:10am. And I'm registered for the marathon. I guess I'll need to register for the 5k, if I want to be like <b>Tim</b> and run both. But I assume that can happen at any time.<br><br><b>Maples</b>, I'd be happy to share a room with you, and I trust your judgement when it comes to picking a hotel. I think it'd make sense if we all try to stay in the same place, and that we book soon. If there's one thing I've learned from my various trips around the country for marathons, it's that hotel rooms tend to book up early...

 

<b>Bob</b> I have looked a week or so ago and the 5k registration wasn't open. Thanks for the reminder. I'll check again tonight. Here is information on <b>Tim's</b> suggestion on the third option:<br>
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3400 Colonnade Prkwy at US 280<br>
Birmingham, Alabama, USA, 35243<br>
1-205-967-0002<br>
7.14 miles from city center<br>
- this one is probably the best choice for a number of reasons. First, it's located in a nice part of town and yet is still only 10 mins for the race site. 2nd, it's right in the middle of all the shopping and restaraunts, and 3rd: it's in the parking lot of my office building!!<br>
-------<br><br><a href="http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=BHMCOHX" target="_blank">http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hote...tyhocn=BHMCOHX</a><br><br>
link to website. The website shows this rate:<br><br><a href="https://secure.hilton.com/en/hp/res/your_information.jhtml;jsessionid=MN3NRD0GTNOB0CSGBJN222Q?_requestid=179398" target="_blank">https://secure.hilton.com/en/hp/res/...questid=179398</a><br><br><br><img alt="" src="https://secure.hilton.com/en/common/media/images/spacer.gif" style="border:0px solid;"><br><img alt="" src="https://secure.hilton.com/en/common/media/images/spacer.gif" style="border:0px solid;"><br>
Split that in two I suppose folks. Maybe there is a cheaper rate. I tried my best. That is for arriving Friday and leaving on Monday morning. 3 full nights. I will check online for cheaper rates at other hotels in the area. I'll ask <b>Tim</b> for other suggestions.<br><br>
Just checked and still no info on 5k registration. Not open yet.

 

Maybe this will make it easier:<br><br>
Expedia results for Bham on that weekend:<br><br><a href="http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?CNTID=eb44b521-a70c-4796-89b5-7401218b4e64&" target="_blank">http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?...-7401218b4e64&</a><br><br>
Priceline.com results:<br><br><a href="http://travela.priceline.com/hotel/starLevelListings.do?key=f9akauhj&jsk=1f03010a2203010a20071122004422BE9610011961&plf=PCLH" target="_blank">http://travela.priceline.com/hotel/s...11961&plf=PCLH</a><br><br>
Travelocity.com results:<br><br><a href="http://travel.travelocity.com/hotel/HotelAvailability.do;jsessionid=C5D64AF7523B41BDD8E2888985A211B1.p0715?SEQ=119569295075610212007&amp;pathIndicator=HOTEL_FRONTDOOR" target="_blank">http://travel.travelocity.com/hotel/...OTEL_FRONTDOOR</a><br><br>
Hoteldiscounts.com does not give a nice clean link. But you can try it yourself:<br><br><a href="http://www.hoteldiscounts.com" target="_blank">www.hoteldiscounts.com</a><br><br>
hope this helps.<br><br>
BTW I am so flexible and easy to please. As long as it's in a safe neighborhood, clean, with a lock on the door and at reasonable rate I'm good. Brand names of hotels are irrelevant to me.

 

I picked up a brochure for this at the expo I went to today (went to the Atlanta Marathon expo with someone who's running it). They were offering $15 off registration if you could do it right there. Oh well.....

 

<b>Tim</b> sent a few more hotel ideas since it's his home turn and he is in the know. I will research the costs and post them here later today.

 

Right next to the LSU fan. *sweet smile* Of course I've got the braggin' rights this year! Imagine how much Bamas gonna love me sportin' my LSU gear in their state. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br>
And I'm in to stay through at least Monday. I just requested the vacation time and if I don't get it no big deal because I have Mardi Gras weekend the week before to bargin with people. That's THE holiday in Louisiana so it's a good get me off the days I want tool for swaps.

 

red gets my vote, it'll match my face. Ha!<br><br>
But I don't know how well it's gonna match my LSU hat. Does red go with purple and gold?<br><br>
And i assure you Maples, there will be an LSU hat this time!