Sorry for the previous post--it's too early in the morning!
 
Karlynn Morgan wrote:
>
> Lynn- regarding all of this, do you think we should plan for 2 $89 rooms
> in the event we don't find at least one more person? (I'll pay double
> and use one full bed.)???
>
> Lynn Scheu wrote:
> >
> > Helen, Sylvia and interested Conch-L members,
> >
> >         The latest word from our convention chairman, Gene Everson, indicates that
> > part of the information Syvia's daughter got from the Galt House is
> > correct.  It seems that there are indeed no $79 rooms left at this time,
> > and that they sold out very rapidly after the hotel registration forms went
> > out in the December American Conchologist. We are as sorry as we can be
> > about this shortage but, this late in the game (just two months from
> > yesterday!), it is good that we do have reasonable rooms available.  As to
> > why we were told yesterday that there were plenty of $79 rooms left, that
> > remains to be fully investigated.
> >         There are plenty of "Executive Suites" at $89 for 2 registered guests
> > (convention rate) available though, rooms which normally rent for $140 per
> > night. And I really recommend them over the $79 room anyway, having that
> > nice big living room, two double beds. and a refrigerator too.
> >         Our main contact at the hotel, Lora Lee Ion, feels certain that some $79
> > rooms will become available in early  June (see last paragraph below.).
> > Lora Lee recommends that anyone who absolutely wants a $79 room follow this
> > procedure:
> > *First, ask for a $79 room. (Be sure to tell them you are with the COA
> > Convention.)
> > *Then, if they tell you there are none, ask to be put on the waiting list
> > for a $79 room.
> > *Next, make a reservation for the $89 room to be sure you are covered and
> > have a room for the convention.  I am not clear yet on how you will be
> > notified if the cheaper room comes up, but will find out more and let you
> > know when I know. Presumably (hopefully) it will be automatic if you are on
> > the waiting list.
> >         There is a limited supply of two bedroom suites available too in the East
> > Tower. At $295 a night base. Before you howl at me and moan, let me
> > explain. Each suite has two bedrooms with two double beds, two bathrooms, a
> > wet bar and refrigerator, and a living room that is immense, palatial, and
> > three couches, chairs,  dining set, and a balcony over the river,
> > etc...etc...That works out to be pretty cheap per person. Our Conch-L Party
> > is going to be held in one of them and the Hospitality Suite will be held
> > in another.
> >         There are also some much more plush one bedroom suites called Parlor
> > Suites or River Suites (as opposed to Executive Suites) which have
> > balconies and are lovely, I hear, and in the West Tower where the
> > convention rooms are located. They are $150 per night.  I have not seen one
> > of those either.  I think there are a few other options as well.
> >         Also, if you are still looking for a roommate, Gene Everson is handling
> > that. Get in touch with him at 502/429-5788.  If at first you don't succeed
> > in reaching him, keep trying. It is Kentucky Derby week here and everyone
> > is very busy. It is not far off from being as festive a week as Mardi Gras
> > is in New Orleans.
> >
> > Oh.. I should tell you something I just heard of for the first time (the
> > things you learn, hosting a convention!)  that the block of rooms reserved
> > for us will expire on June 7. After that, any unreserved rooms are
> > available to the first comers. This is some sort of standard procedure to
> > protect the hotel against unsold rooms. So if you are working on your
> > decision, don't wait to make reservations past that date.
> >
> > See you in June,
> > Lynn Scheu
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> > Louisville KY, Home of the Silent Auction to End all Silent Auctions!  Only
> > 58 more days! Beautiful Pectens galore! Cowries by the bazillion! You
> > should see those Latiaxis! And, oh my! the cones!
>
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