BRITISH V8 2009-- Motel

[madmax]

The Host motel for British V8 2009 (in Durham, NC) is:
 -- Extended Stay Deluxe
 -- 4610 S. Miami Blvd
 -- Durham, NC   27703
 -- desk phone:   (919) 941-2878

Call by APRIL 15th, M-F 9 am to 4 pm

UPDATE: area manager Rachel Beebe will personally take care of our group and make sure everyone gets booked correctly. You can speak to her directly by calling her cell phone: (919) 521-0425

They are holding a block of 50 rooms for us at a fantastic rate of $67/night!   (But, this is the reason you have to call early!)

Two other things to note:  a) there are TWO Extended Stays on Miami Blvd!   This one is north of the highway and smaller, and thus "we" will be the center of attention!  (The other one is larger and more expensive.)    You can look for your OWN accomodations, natch, but I don't think you'll find a deal anywhere near as good as this in that area!   So, please stay with the rest of us!   :-)

Secondly, there is an outdoor pool (it'll be HOT down here!), access to Internet (small fee), but each of the rooms has a KITCHEN!  So, feel free to travel with food, bring food, lots of drinks, etc., as you'll have a fridge to keep stuff in!  


Cheers,

Max Fulton
Event Organizer
British V8  2009


(note: Moderator updated phone contact on January 6...)
(note: Moderator cut-and-pasted the following reservation list to this message January 27...)
(note: Moderator updated list w/ 12 more names April 1)



Here's an up-to-date list of BritishV8 room reservations made so far.

( 1) Mike Alexander
( 2) Jim Blackwood
( 3) James Brucato
( 4) Dave Burtsyn
( 5) George Cooper
( 6) Scott Costanzo
( 7) Graham Creswick
( Stephen DeGroat
( 9) David Gable
(10) Bill Guzman
(11) Merv Hagen
(12) Martyn Harvey
(13) Mark Heller
(14) Ken Hiebert
(15) Rick Ingram
(16) Curtis Jacobson
(17) David Jermaine
(18) Dave Kirkman
(19) Dale Knapke
(20) Ted Lathrop
(21) Mike Maloney
(22) Pete Mantell
(23) Dan Masters
(24) Mike Moor
(25) Richard Moor
(26) Phil Ossinger
(27) Diana & Bernie Posey
(28) Christopher Powell
(29) John Renaud
(30) Robert Rippy
(31) Barrie Robinson
(32) Joe Schafer
(33 Mary & Paul Schils
(34) Larry Shimp
(35) Peter Smith
(36) Kelly Stevenson
(37) Jim Stuart
(38) Marc Weitzman
(39) Bill Young



If you've made a reservation but don't see your name above, please check again with the hotel. They may not realize you're with BritishV8.

[Citron]

Max,
Sounds good.  I will be making our resevations on Monday.

Steve

[Citron]

Max,
Made my reservations on Tuesday.  Margaret and I will arrive on June 6, if you need any help setting things up, we will be available.

Steve

[BlownMGB-V8]

We've also made reservations. See you there!

Jim

[ex-tyke]

Yep!  Made mine yesterday.....I'm a firm believer of the early bird getting the proverbial worm.
     Also planning to make it to VIR to watch the Flying Circus boys in action prior to heading to the motel.

[mowog1]

I made my vacation request yesterday (first day allowed). I'll know in a couple of weeks if it's been approved.

[Bill Young]

I can't put in the vacation request until after the first of the year, but I don't forsee any problems and will be making my reservations in a few days. Thanks Max for all the work you're putting in, it will be a lot of fun I'm sure.

[Dave]

Just called to make reservations and was told that the rooms have been moved to the other, larger, hotel. Mac is on vacation and I was told to call Rachel tomorrow.

[madmax]

ALL:

News of the "move to larger motel" is NEWS to Me!  

Mac has all my contact info, so am surprised I wasn't called.   I'll look into what is going on.   AS LONG as they honor the original price, I don't see a problem-- there are actually more facilities in the bigger motel, more parking, etc.  (It is, truthfully, barely a 1/4 mile away, other side, from the "smaller" motel.)

Still, I would have appreciated a call first.....

Will update when I know more.   Probably Wednesday.  

Thanks for patience and to those that booked early!

Max

[mowog1]

[madmax]

All:

Thanks to Dave Gable for calling *today* and talking with Rachel.  

Obviously she and Mac did not communicate, as those who booked LAST week (when Mac was working) had no problems.

I have spoken with a hotel staff member who was going to speak with Rachel tonight.   I have a meeting set up with her at 9:30 tomorrow.  

I will get things resolved, one way or another.  

Stay Tuned!

Max

[BlownMGB-V8]

Sorry I couldn't help you Max, I didn't ask for Mac when I called and never got the guy's name. But he knew exactly what was going on so I'm guessing it was him from the sound of things. I just assumed they were really on the ball and had informed the staff. Should have known better I guess.

Jim

[madmax]

ALL:

ISSUE RESOLVED!  :-)


My thanks again to Dave Gable for talking with Rachel.  Apparently "reciting the names" of all those who had registered convinced her that there must really BE a convention coming afterall!   (She still hasn't talked with Mac, who's on an incognito vacation, but no matter.)


EVERYTHING IS AS IT SAYS:  that hotel, that price, those days.   :-)    I will check in with them next week to see how many have reserved, but they have "taken care of it" and conscientiously, too.


In fact, ANYONE who has a problem with their reservation is invited to CALL the "big boss", Rachel Beebe, on her cell phone:  (919) 521-0425.     She is the area manager of the Extended Stay motels, and was "filling in" for Mac during his vacation.   In the future, anyone should be able to call at ANYTIME and book in with anyone behind the desk.   (This is what Mac failed to do before going on vacation.   :-(  :-(  )


Let's hope smooth sailing from here.....   :-)  

My apologies to those who were confused.   My thanks to those who insisted on booking a room anyway.   :-)  

Max

[RMO 699F]

Made my rezzys yesterday, no problems....see you all there!!

[mowog1]

Jean and I will be there as well.....I trust that the local package liquor store will be well stocked with Bass?!?!?!

[MGB SS]

Reservations made although the lady I spoke with didn't really know what was going on.

Max Thanks for all the hard work

Joe

[Moderator]

NOTICE - a list of reservations was here, but I've cut-and-pasted it to the first message in the thread (above)...

[Bill Young]

Add my name to the list, just phoned in the reservations this afternoon. Wow a room at the host hotel and with a fridge for my favorite beverages. Sounds like fun.

[Doc Hopalongfoot]

Hi All,
I got my reservation a month ago, but for a double its 77/ night.
Marc

[brdave]

Reservations made today.  Look forward to seeing you all in June!

dave b.

[MGBV8]

Dave,

Missed ya this weekend!

[mowog1]

Yup...there were several faces missing....

[brdave]

Besides the weather, I didn't want to spread the cold from hell around.  I was thinking of the fun you all were having throughout the day as I was pushing snow!  See you in June!

dave b.

[Moderator]

Per a note from Max, I've edited the list (on page 1 of this thread) this morning to show that Dave Kirkman and Chris Powell have now reserved rooms.

[danmas]

Add my name!  I just got off the phone making my reservations. See Ya'll there!