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By mdrai, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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TracyK    3

TracyK
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Yeah, what Terri said...

Remember when making flights that 3 of us live in the houston area and can pick ya'll up and drive into SA. Even though I hate driving in Houston traffic with a purple passion, I will do it for the violets. (no pun intended) Not to mention I have to go that way to get to SA anyway!!

I guess as the date gets closer we can get a list from all of you to find out what times the different arrivals are so we can pick everyone up.

I just love when a plan comes together. I am so excited!!

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Haydee    2

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Hi girls! So excited that this is actually coming into fruition. Terry, when do you need booking money?

I ditto what Terry said. If it's cheaper for you to fly into Houston and even to fly in Thursday, I don't mind picking ya'll up and ya'll are welcome to stay at my home...

So far Pam and Tracy have booked right? Terry do you want me to keep track of everyones flights and split the pickups between you, me and Tracy according to times of arrival? Let me know if I can help in any way...

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Jennifur    0

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Terry - I saw on the site that rooms can be reserved on a card... it probably should be reserved soon so they don't sell out? The site said card won't be charged until time of check in but there is a $25 cancellation fee. I'm commited so let me know who to contact to reserve mine and Tracyks' room. Do we have reservations in SA yet for Sunday night?

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janiebug    0

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Thanks Terry, Tracyk, and Haydee.

Some of the flights did have carrier changes. You would think that coming from St. louis I could get a straight through flight!! I will continue to check!! Do you mind taking me back to Houston?

Jane

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TerriDoodle    6

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Jenn - The rooms are already being held for us until Jan 25 with no deposit ...just out of courtesy.

I will need a headcount by Noon, Thursday, Jan 24th. Also, if you want a room by yourself, make sure i know that, otherwise you get a roomie!

Haydee, thanks for your offer to help!! :lol: 1st step is to get a headcount, then reserve the rooms! But yes, it would be helpful if you gather the air travel info as people book their flights. If you know Excel, it would be easiest for me if you could plug the info into a table, that way we can easily sort it as necessary or add info.

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Jennifur    0

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I am in... as a final... and rooming with Tracyks...

so will i need to call with my credit card to reserve our room? It looked like they would reserve with a card or a check for 50% of cost.

Just let me know and I'll take care of ours!

OMG I can't beleive I'm even thinking about this but cost would be a HUGE HUGE DIFFERENCE

Could I take a cab to someone's house at 11:30pm? They have chaper flights that late. I could leave out of albany and have a stop in Baltimore... I don't know if I could deal with that but just a thought. Nonstop from Baltimore would only be $89 each way... I guess my sanity is most important. LOL

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TerriDoodle    6

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non -stop to where? Houston?

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Jennifur    0

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Yes, Huston

I'm just trying to get my options together as far as flights. who knows mabey i'll get my self excited to fly out of albany and meet michelle in Baltimore - that is where all the connecting flights are.

Newark NJ has flights on Continental Express direct to San Antonio for $318 which might work too (direct flights)

I really want a direct flight so I don't know, the only thing I do know at this point is I will be there!!!

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TerriDoodle    6

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I was just looking at that too. We fly guys into Newark all the time on Cont'l which is the best airline out there, Jenn. They would take excellent care of you! That early flight that gets into San Antonio at 10:48a would be excellent!...or even the next one getting in at 5:42.

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TracyK    3

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Hopefully I will have someone to ride from Houston to SA with me. Like I said, I am willing to pick people up from the houston airport on the way to SA. :lol:

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