I had heard registration was opening today, but I hadn't seen a link to register. I still don't see one..... Can someone enlighten me :D
Thanks,
Brad!
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I had heard registration was opening today, but I hadn't seen a link to register. I still don't see one..... Can someone enlighten me :D
Thanks,
Brad!
If nobody has any objections? I'm game. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad Jones
Here you go: https://microsoft.crgevents.com/MVP2...n/default.aspxQuote:
Originally Posted by Brad Jones
The Sheraton is closer. The Westin, however, is nice and is likely to be available longer since it isn't as close. As such, I've gone ahead and registered there (Westin). If others want to do the Sheraton, let me know ASAP and I'll see if I can switch it.
Brad!
I just registered at the Westin.
I'll also register at Westin.
I'm now trying to register at Westin...
Does it make sense to arrive one day earlier and register from 13.04.08?
In this case I 'd need a mate to share a room.
Who'd like to pair a room with me? :D
You could actually arrive and leave at any time, but you have to pay yourself for the other nights.
It makes sense to do this because you can always call the hotel up later and change your reservations at no extra cost (I think within 72 hours of your reservation date).Quote:
Originally Posted by VictorN
That is infact the right thing to do for international travelers as otherwise you might be stuck in a situation where the hotel of your choice has no rooms free on your day of arrival or departure, if that happens to be outside the interval reserved by you.
Hi, cilu!
Yes, it is correct.
But what I meant is (from https://www.mvpsummit2008.com/public/regandtravel.aspx ):Quote:
Note there is now an offer to receive accommodations covered by Microsoft for Sunday, April 13, if MVPs and/or RDs agree to share a room for the duration of the event. Details of this offer will be outlined during registration
Westin it is. I just did it now, since I always can cancel in case I will not be able to attend. Last time I was too late and had to stay in other hotel since Westin was packed.
I really hope this is not a case; I would miss seeing you guys. :cry:
The Westin it isn't. It's full. I just registered for the Summit :), and called when the Westin was blocked off as full. I was told that they had just done a major remodeling and closed a bunch of rooms. And, I knew that the Excel group was talking about it last week in their newsgroup.
Any second choices?
In the MVP chat they just had, they said that they were working to get additional blocks of rooms opened. You might keep watching to see if they open up in the next few days :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dglienna
Well, she mentioned the remodeling, and said they were getting more rooms at other places, but hinted to pick somewhere else.
I just have done the registration.
See you in Seattle, in front of Westin on in other place... no matter where... :)
Hi, Ovidiu!
Did you get some confirmation after registration completed?
Well, we have to wait few business days for a detailed confirmation.
Hope so, since I still get no confirmation too. :)Quote:
Well, we have to wait few business days for a detailed confirmation.
I'm still not sure if I make it, but anyway got registered in Westin. It turned out, that probably I'll be in US in the mid of April. ;)
Wow, Igor!
Will be glad to meet you in Seattle! :o
And one bottle of "Russian Standard" form you!? ;) :D
Victor, me too. :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by VictorN
No chance practically. :) I'm supposed to get to US at first week of March or something. Let's have a hope and do not make plans. :DQuote:
And one bottle of "Russian Standard" form you!? ;) :D
Confirmed, but not registered at a hotel.
Registered at the Hyatt (I am a platimum member there, so some additional perks).
I also entrolled in the roomate program [see the MVP site for the two main advantages....]. However, as of right now I am in the "assign me a roomate" category.
I can virtually guarentee that I will rarely actually be at the hotel (friends and family), but I wanted to have a local "base".
If anyone else is enrolled in the roomate program, but does not have a specific roomate, feel free to PM me.
Well, it's time to know who will come and when. And where will stay...
Isn't it?
My data:and I'll leave Seattle on 4/20/2008 ...Quote:
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Westin Seattle (100% Non-Smoking) KING BEDS ONLY
1900 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
206-728-1000
....
... HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS:
Arrival Date: 4/13/2008, (check-in at 16:00)
Depart Date: 4/18/2008, (check-out at 12 noon)
Hotel Confirmation #: ...
Arriving mid-Monday morning. Have to double-check hotel.
Leaving Thursday afternoon
Arriving late Saturday, staying at the Hyatt.....
Checkin late Saturday in the Westin.
Arriving late Saturday, leaving early (next) Friday, staying at Westin.
Well, it became obvious: I will not be able to attend MVP summit this year.
Regrettably, I had to make this decision final couple of days ago and I just wanted to let you know how disappointed I am.
I was really looking forward to see you all. I am sure you will have a wonderful time as we had previously. :(
Have a lot of fun.
Now I have to say I won't make it because of some recent changes in plans. :(
I'm really sorry about not having such an opportunity to meet you all but still hope see you later somehow! Have a nice time :thumb:
I'll be attending and staying at the Westin on Monday, 4/14.
Have a good time , guys :wave:
Post some pictures here !!
I'm so sorry to hear that you guys cannot be there. Perhaps we'll be able to meet there some other time.
Me too, I was hoping to meet you guys (and see John again).Quote:
Originally Posted by cilu
I will definitely miss that party, not to mention izvor: - Lacrima lui Ovidiu, tzuica, vodka, Jack Daniel's or just about anything with high octane. ;) :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad Jones
I hope to be arriving on Saturday afternoon... Put up at The Westin. :)
Look forward to my next Summit experience and meeting all those of you who will be there again, and all the new attendees... :wave:
We have a geeky week ahead... :D
Arriving Friday (today!) afternoon at 14:15. We'll be staying at the Sheraton - back when I made the registration, the Westin was already crammed.
Looking forward to seeing you guys in Seattle again! :)
// John and Igor: Really too bad that you can't make it this time... :(
So where are the "real" parties going to be?? :confused: :confused:
Saturday Night???
Sunday Night????
See you all there....
I'd be glad to be ready on Sunday Night (I will arrive to Seattle airport at about 5:00 pm and hope to check in in WestIn up to 7-8:00 pm)
I'll be leaving tomorrow morning to Seattle and probably arrive at Westin after 10 PM.
Yo, for those of you that are already in Seattle, send me a PM and we'll have a beer.
Wow, Arjay!
I am exited to do it tomorrow (Sunday) evening (or night) ;)
Will land Monday morning around 10am. See y'all then!
If my American flight happens.....
then
I land Monday at 11:00 am, so I'll be slightly behind dglienna!
Brad!
Sunday evening / night seems good for me too... As most of us are in Westin, shall we meet up for say a beer out here? :)
PS: That some are arriving on Monday can be used as an excuse to meet again on Monday evening... :D If that is possible, given the schedules. :D
Oops. Checked again. Landing at 8:30am Mon. Still have things to do Sunday Night.
(I scoped out a Jazz Club in town, and there's an organ trio there for a few days during the week. I wondered if anyone else was interested?)
Just checked into a room at the Westin (although I will be transferring to the Hyatt). No beer in room... :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: .. Going Hunting.... can be reached @ rm 2530....
Hey!
All of you, who are attending, PLEASE keep us up to date, post some pictures (of yourself and Bill).
How is weather in Seattle? Is big party at Bill’s mansion already scheduled?
You asked for pictures... Here's a little pre MVP Summit tree cutting on Sunday.
Isn't it illegal to just go chopping down trees? Did you bring an axe on the plane? :p
Quick message: We will be meeting at the Westin reception soon, and proceeding to dinner at the Italian restaurant close to Westin (don't remember the name anymore, but at the reception you should get help). :)
So, anyone who's interested, please come over... Marius, Guido and me are in for sure (just so that you know whom to expect :D )
I'm driving over from Bellevue. I've sent you a PM with my phone number so give me a call.Quote:
Originally Posted by Siddhartha