Diabetes Forum Gathering - Page 4

Dewey · #46 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by camjen1

And Jedi you really need to add Dewey's place to the poll. I'm sure she wouldn't mind a dozen or so people shacking up at her place.

There are no attractions at my place, other than my constant & wild hair color changes...(& Carwy for the ladies, of coure)!

LOL!

Carwy · #47 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dewey

There are no attractions at my place, other than my constant & wild hair color changes...(& Carwy for the ladies, of coure)!

LOL!

Okay just what would I be doing and how much can I charge? Is it going to be cbay?

DeusXM · #48 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 12:17 PM

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Is that all it costs? Sounds like a bargain!

A return flight (excluding taxes) from Heathrow to Las Vegas costs around £400-500 ($800). That's for November - in August it's nearer £750 ($1500)

That doesn't include accommodation either.

Incidentally I'm not sure what your financial situation but £400 is certainly not something I could outlay just like that.

Cyborg · #49 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg

I just did some basic research and a hotel like the Excalibur during the second full week of August and this is what I came up with....

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And the complete opposite end of the strip, the Stratosphere was even cheaper. Back to searching then getting ready for work.

Have you ever been to Vegas in August. I think the average temp is about 115 degrees...

JediSkipdogg · #50 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyborg

Have you ever been to Vegas in August. I think the average temp is about 115 degrees...

Yeah, I went around August 20th, 2003 for a full week. Upon arrival and landing, the pilot told us the weather conditions and said it was a "scorching 105." I thought that would be hot, however, with ZERO humidity, that is a **** of a lot better than 80 degrees with 80% humidity. Not to mention, most stuff you do in Vegas is indoors and just traveling 5-10 minutes outside isn't that bad. Unless you want to play Brian and Dewey in Mini-golf.

What's the temperature in Florida in August? That has to be in the 80s still down there.

I am also sending a PM to Tony to see if we can get a gathering subforum set up.

Also, Dewey, could you explain some items to do down in St. Augustine?

Dewey · #51 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg

Not to mention, most stuff you do in Vegas is indoors and just traveling 5-10 minutes outside isn't that bad. Unless you want to play Brian and Dewey in Mini-golf.

Heck, they probably have Indoor mini golf! LOL

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Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg

Also, Dewey, could you explain some items to do down in St. Augustine?

Some things/points of interest in St. Augustine are:

1. Lightner Museum (beautiful museum full of art & informative history, set in an old hotel). Has a food area & shops inside what used to be the old swimming pool. Nice place to check out & not expensive (Admission: Adults, $8; Children 12-18, $2; Children under 12, free).

old turkish bath

old pool

the pool now (with a concert going on)

2. Castillo de San Marcos - a beautiful fort made from coquina shells (Prices $6.00 adults. Children 15 & under - free). You may also get discounts or deals if you go on a tour of St. Augustine.

3. Spanish Military Hospital on Aviles Street. Really cool & interesting facts on the history of medicine & old procedures. Not sure on price, would have to call...

There are lots of other attractions (Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Fountain of Youth, Wax Museum and the Old Jail, to name a few, but it really would depend on what people wanted to do). There's a comedy house, countless restaurants, bed & breakfasts, shops & more...(and yes, even golf! LOL) If anyone wants links to area attractions for more info., feel free to PM.

JediSkipdogg · #52 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 01:43 PM

Is everything within walking distance down there? Or do the have a cheep commuting method? One reason I put both Vegas and Disney World on the list is you can get around the entire place with no vehicle. Which would be great for those flying in. For example, in Vegas, you can get a bus pass for one week for $10 per person and that takes you up and down the strip unlimited times during that week and even up to Freemont Street. Although, walking the strip isn't that bad.

Dewey · #53 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg

Is everything within walking distance down there? Or do the have a cheep commuting method?

Most things are within walking distance, but they also now have free shuttles (i.e. from the parking lot) as well as the tours, which aren't outrageous in price, either.

However, most of what I described Is within walking distance. Every time I go, I go down St. George Street to duck in shops if it's hot & then continue on my way till we get where we're going.

The Spanish Military Hospital is several blocks, as is the Lightner Museum, but both of those are in walking distance, as well as Castillo de San Marcos (which is even closer to parking, if spaces aren't available in the lot at the fort itself). Ripley's is just about a block away from the fort, and restaurants line some of the streets.

St. Augustine Map
Click on Hybrid to see where the Fort and other roads & things are.

Here's a map that shows attractions as well...You may want to copy & paste the pic into paint or something, and save it. You can then zoom in on it to see things better. It also takes a little to load, so be patient:

St. Augustine Attractions Map

BriOnH · #54 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 02:17 PM

Thanks for organizing this Kevin. Vegas rules. It's a dry heat out there and makes for awesome nights. If there is a UK gathering I'll go to that one too. Amsterdam??

Of course I'd have to visit Vatican too. Gonna have a lot of confessing to do.

Carwy · #55 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BriOnH

Of course I'd have to visit Vatican too. Gonna have a lot of confessing to do.

If you confessed at the Vatican the pope would not be pure enough to be catholic anymore.

BriOnH · #56 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Carwy

If you confessed at the Vatican the pope would not be pure enough to be catholic anymore.

LMAO!!!!!!

JediSkipdogg · #57 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BriOnH

Thanks for organizing this Kevin.

The car forum I belonged to had one and it was great. I however never got to attend it and was not a planner, but there were some other reasons in that as well. LOL...

I just hope we can pull something off because one....I need a vacation desperately, lol. Two, I have vacation days to use next year (10 must be used.) Three, I want to meet others on here, but don't want to drive 3 hours to meet one person, I want to meet like 5-10 at least. Four, I'm sure others are that way too.

I see great success if one large one happened and possibly even getting Abbott, Lifescan, Animas, Minimed, Deltic-Smith, etc, etc. to come out if the turnout was large. And we know if they came, they might bring free samples (sorry, no free pumps though, lol.)

But if one large one doesn't work, many smaller ones will.

Stuboy · #58 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 04:43 PM

Uk - Alton Towers!! :d

Emm · #59 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 05:59 PM

I would so love to be there! Unfortunately it's many thousands of dollars that I don't have

Could someone come pick me up? I'm not that far outta your way...

*grin*

Someone had better be taking lots of pics!

Em.

Cyborg · #60 (**permalink**) 10-21-2006, 06:57 PM

Yeah, St. Augustine is awesome. I go at least twice a year. Spent the family vacation there last summer. I know all the cool places to go as I've been going there for at least 10 years. Lots to do, plenty of good food and drink too. My favorite restuarant is The Columbia and it's there also...