Jan-Nic II 2008 Hotel Information [Archive]

RedjackRyan

05-02-2007, 08:09 AM

Reservations are under ' The Janis Ian Group'
Candlewood Suites - Airport

PITTSBURGH-AIRPORT
100 CHAUVET DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15275 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-412-787-7770 | Hotel Fax: 1-412-787-7788

If there is an issue with your reservation, please ask to speak to Linda Pal (1-412-787-7770)

August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 2008

There are 8 1 bedroom suites reserved for our party at a rate of $109.99 (suites also have a foldout sofa bed for those of you who want to double-up)
There are 30 Studio rooms reserved at a rate of $89.99

Please make your reservation as soon as possible, these rates and rooms are guarranteed until JUNE 2008, but please book early if you know you are coming.

aabram

05-02-2007, 10:27 AM

Ooooohhhhhh....!!!!!!

SO MUCH TO DO....SO LITTLE TIME TO DO IT IN :eek: :eek: :eek: Maybe I should just take a tent :(

Annabel

DaveM

05-02-2007, 01:21 PM

OK--who wants to roompool?

SongDragon

05-02-2007, 04:29 PM

I'll likely roompool. Because even if I bring a friend of mine or my sister we can usually (not the usually... this is a reserve clause for kicking and biting cases) double up. Hmmm... wonder what the studio rooms are like...

Making reservations so far in advance is difficult...

~Song

Mimi

05-02-2007, 04:42 PM

I'll likely roompool...
Making reservations so far in advance is difficult...

~Song

You're right, Song, I find that difficult, too, not know yet if my partner will be able to be there with me next year and who else will be there to share the room with.
I wonder if it's really necessary to make reservations so far in advance?

Mimi

SongDragon

05-02-2007, 05:33 PM

It is possible to leave it to the last minute, just dangerous. I just never know what my family will be doing... But to be on the safe side I probably should (notice the word should) register two tickets and a place for me to stay, because that will definitely force my schedule around it if I've already put up money. I know once I've spent money I follow that plan...

We probably want to do it early just because it'll make it that much easier to estimate costs and numbers ahead of time so that things aren't disorganized when we get there.

~Song

Oak Kitten

05-02-2007, 05:41 PM

I went to the website, and you can't book online because the calendar only goes to May 2008. So I
guess you have to call directly.

Oak

lucille

05-02-2007, 10:11 PM

I'll book a suite again, and will be happy to share. Last year I phoned from here to book, but will wait until I get to the US next month (Yikes, it's next month:eek: ). Redjack, is there a conference room or lounge area we can use exclusively in the evenings for our deep and meaningful meetings? Otherwise it can be in my suite. Leslie and Mr. Leslie's room was too small last year;) OH, and we like to partake of a cool ale or some alchoholic beverages at these meetings.

RedjackRyan

05-03-2007, 04:06 AM

I wonder if it's really necessary to make reservations so far in advance?

Mimi

not necessary, just preferred. Making the arrangements early locked our group into a decent rate, Rates for this place are going up for '08 so I wanted to make sure we got locked in at this years rates minus group discount. Rooms are also limited as this hotel ends up being long term stay for business travellers. No pressure though, I doub't we'll run out of Studio rooms (Studios are just 1 big room with a living area, kitchen and bed)

Wendy, i'll see what we can come up with. I'm not sure there is a conference room at this hotel, i'll call and check into it. At the very least, Casa De Redjack is nearby and while not spacious, there is ample cool ales and alcoholic beverages to be had.

MARILYN/GEMINI

05-03-2007, 10:31 AM

Ben...am I correct in believing that this hotel is located right at the airport ?:confused:

KarenSews2

05-03-2007, 11:02 AM

Marilyn, it is not at the airport, but it is not far away. We also found out that there is a shuttle (I think at the hotel) that will pick up/drop off at the airport. When we last saw Dar, she was waving from the window of the shuttle!

Marcia Drummergal

05-03-2007, 11:23 AM

Hey Song. The studio rooms are nice but they only have a double bed. They DO have a comfy recliner though. I have to find out what the brand is because I liked it well enough to buy one! There's also a small dining table. I need to remember to bring dishwashing soap. I didn't want to use the dishwasher for just a few plates and utensils! Conveniently, there is a Target and TONS of stores nearby. And they also have a full-size refrigerator in the event that there are any leftovers.......I suspect this time around there might not be!!

I tried to make a reservation yesterday on the group rate. They had me leave a voicemail for the woman in charge of that but she never called me back....

Marcia :rolleyes:

Dar

05-03-2007, 04:57 PM

This place was great. All the rooms have little kitchenettes, complete with full size fridges with icemakers. The staff was very friendly, and not only is there a Target nearby, but there's also a WALMART! It was my first experience of the midnight shopper zombies, now that was an experience.
I couldn't believe all the folks going shopping that late at night.

KarenSews2

05-03-2007, 09:44 PM

there's also a WALMART! It was my first experience of the midnight shopper zombies, now that was an experience.
I couldn't believe all the folks going shopping that late at night.

Glad I could give you the stuff of which memories are made! HEE HEE!!! And some fine folks they are, those midnight Wally-world shoppers!!:o

RedjackRyan

05-04-2007, 06:57 AM

I tried to make a reservation yesterday on the group rate. They had me leave a voicemail for the woman in charge of that but she never called me back....

Marcia :rolleyes:

I'm sure Linda will get back in touch with you quickly, she's been a joy to work with in '06 and this year.

Marcia Drummergal

05-04-2007, 11:12 AM

Hey Ben. I just left a 2nd message for Linda Pal. She never called me back. Someone at the desk named Sandy was not familiar with the "Janis Ian Group." Ha. Just wait...she'll get VERY familiar with us. I'll let you know if Linda returns my call.

Marcia :cool:

RedjackRyan

05-04-2007, 12:06 PM

Ok, Linda may not have it in the system yet, If you don't hear back from her in a day or so, let me know and I'll get in touch with her.

aabram

05-04-2007, 12:13 PM

I'm leaving it til after the end of June. Need to get a job first. :eek:

DaveM

05-04-2007, 04:14 PM

Will you and Karen be sharing a room again, Dar? If not, I'll leave a space open. I will most likely have a chaperone along so you'll be quite safe.

Eva

05-04-2007, 04:21 PM

I hope for all of your sakes that I can't come to snore for you... :eek: :D

Eva

DaveM

05-04-2007, 06:09 PM

Eva, if you do....we can have a snoring contest. I've been known to frighten peoples' pets. And I often have strange conversations in my sleep. Some, I am told, become quite loud.

KarenSews2

05-04-2007, 09:42 PM

Dave, we didn't share a room last year. We just made sure we were next-door neighbors!

DaveM

05-05-2007, 01:06 AM

Ah....with a connecting door....?

aabram

05-05-2007, 10:18 AM

I hope for all of your sakes that I can't come to snore for you... :eek: :D

Eva

By all means, Eva. I'll probably outsnore you anyway :rolleyes: :D

Marcia Drummergal

05-05-2007, 10:47 AM

Ben: She hasn't returned my messages....have left 2 this week. I think even if it isn't in the system yet she should have the courtesy.....but I guess I was just brought up that way....

Marcia :mad:

RedjackRyan

05-06-2007, 04:00 AM

ok Marcia, I'll see if i can get in touch with her. At least its early yet :)

GodSistah

05-06-2007, 09:22 AM

How many days left until Jan-nic 2008?

;)

~Andrea~

gisli

05-06-2007, 11:28 AM

How many days left until Jan-nic 2008?

;)

~Andrea~

:D :D :D
He, he,he, he,he,he,he, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, aahahahahahahaha.

This really is a good one.

Eva

05-06-2007, 11:56 AM

Can I say it? Is it impolite? Yes, it is... But I am still going to say it! No, I can't do that. But yes, I will say it. Here it comes...

Americans are crazy.........!!!!! :eek:

Eva

DaveM

05-06-2007, 01:06 PM

Of course we are....just look at the politicians we continue to elect year after year....

GodSistah

05-06-2007, 02:31 PM

Are we there yet?

;)

~Andrea~

Oak Kitten

05-06-2007, 05:32 PM

Can I say it? Is it impolite? Yes, it is... But I am still going to say it! No, I can't do that. But yes, I will say it. Here it comes...

Americans are crazy.........!!!!! :eek:

Eva

Eva, it is just that Americans are into instant gratification - but the problem with instant gratification is that it takes too long.

Oak

GodSistah

05-06-2007, 07:43 PM

I'ma do this here dance until the Jan-nic 2008!

http://godsistah.com/peanutsdance.gif

Keep me busy...

:p

~Andrea~

stardust

05-06-2007, 10:57 PM

Marcia,
Let us know when things get moving, please. I have decided to book a room, but I may as well wait until the kinks get ironed out.

KarenSews2

05-06-2007, 11:26 PM

I'ma lovin' yer dance, Andrea!! ;)

GodSistah

05-07-2007, 12:17 AM

I'ma lovin' yer dance, Andrea!! ;)

Yea, I can see you popping your head into the picture on the side there, Karen!

:)

~Andrea~

lucille

05-07-2007, 01:27 AM

Paul Hogan aka Crocodile Dundee started out as a comedian. He did a skit where he was an Italian magician with a beautiful assistant. His magic tricks never worked and his comment was always "keepa onna dancin' Maria". It is a catch phrase here when things go astray.:D

So we will all keepa onna a dancin' until August 2008.

If I could find a dancing avatar, and then download it I would. Great one GS. Oh ****, I did!

Darlene

05-07-2007, 02:31 AM

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q230/Darlene357/dancing-13.gif
What Fun! We All Will Dance Till jan-nic 2008!
Peace, Darlene

Irish Beth

05-07-2007, 07:06 AM

Redjack,

There are also quite a few restaurants around that will let us reserve a room for a large party.

RedjackRyan

05-07-2007, 07:32 AM

Indeed there are, though i'll likely call my friend at Ya Fei again for next years event.

aabram

05-07-2007, 08:54 AM

Of course we are....just look at the politicians we continue to elect year after year....

Dave, it's not just Americans who are crazy! Look at the fiasco with the Scots elections last week :D

Marcia Drummergal

05-07-2007, 11:09 AM

Terrie: The woman at the motel still hasn't called me back. Maybe she wants ME to call back...in about a YEAR!! LOL

Ya Fei. Great food. I hope that this time I'll be able to stay at the restaurant and not do take-out by myself. I was pretty green around the gills that night! ................

Marcia :eek:

RedjackRyan

05-07-2007, 11:12 AM

I've got a call into her Marcia, I'm sure that she didn't expect anyone to call on the rooms this soon, but then again, she's never witnessed the power of a fully operational onslaught of Rudies before.

I'm hopefull you'll be feeling MUCH better by next august dearheart. Seemed like you and Oak were trying to outdo one another in the green around the gills department.

RedjackRyan

05-07-2007, 12:15 PM

As suspected, Linda hadn't had a chance to put the rooms into the system yet. Thats all been taken care of now, Marcia.. She should be contacting you shortly.

I've also taken the liberty of reserving a room (a 1 bedroom) for use by the group as a general meeting/socializing area for the 1st and 2nd of August 2008. we'll spread the cost over the group as things develop.

IrishBeth, KarenSews, SisterRose, and Hoops, can i depend on your services for this event? (actually, i just want an excuse to have Hoops chauffer me around on her bike!)

Marcia Drummergal

05-07-2007, 02:35 PM

Yes, I did get a call from her explaining that it wasn't in the system yet. Anyway, I can happily say we now have our reservations. ALSO, instead of saying the Janis Ian Group, give the reservation taker the code name
"J.I.1" Easy to remember since we can all agree that Janis Ian IS #1!!

I'm so excited. Only about 15 months to go!!!

Marcia :)

Eva

05-07-2007, 02:40 PM

Only about 15 months to go!!!
*Dutch / Hungarian girl scratches head with amazed look in her eyes* ONLY 15 months...? :confused: :o

Eva

Bat

05-07-2007, 10:05 PM

It helps to be able to plan ahead for something that is going to be a great time, anticipate the good food and company, get over that 'instant gratification' kick and learn to wait patiently, amassing great sums of money to make the trip, whatever.

Irish Beth

05-08-2007, 06:27 AM

You can count on me, whatever I can do..............I won't leave you without a leg to stand on :D

lucille

05-08-2007, 06:34 AM

But IB, we will all be legless after drinking margaritas out of your leg. :D

RedjackRyan

05-08-2007, 06:38 AM

*Dutch / Hungarian girl scratches head with amazed look in her eyes* ONLY 15 months...? :confused: :o

Eva

You have no idea how much planning and logistics go into something like this my dear. Worth it, Yes! It is easy? hell no!

Besides, think of the appetites that will be worked up by the time food is actually served!

RedjackRyan

05-08-2007, 06:39 AM

You can count on me, whatever I can do..............I won't leave you without a leg to stand on :D

Sweet :) Mebee we can hit Atria's or Ya Fei in the next few weeks, catch up and discuss what we might want to do for next year.

Eva

05-08-2007, 07:17 AM

You have no idea how much planning and logistics go into something like this my dear.
Yes I do, sweetheart. I do that for a living :D I know organising takes a lot of time in advance.

Besides, think of the appetites that will be worked up by the time food is actually served!
Rudie appetite don't need 15 months to get worked up. They just are. Instant appetites... ;)

Eva

Irish Beth

05-08-2007, 10:50 AM

cool, lets plan on Atrias, how's the 22nd for you and your lovely wife?

aabram

05-08-2007, 11:18 AM

I'm just SSSSSOOOOOO tempted to go ahead and book it ANYWAY regardless as to whether or not I've got a job or will be able to afford to get across....That's up to me and the efforts I make in the next few months. I won't be leaving THIS one till the last minute :p :)

Yes, I did get a call from her explaining that it wasn't in the system yet. Anyway, I can happily say we now have our reservations. ALSO, instead of saying the Janis Ian Group, give the reservation taker the code name
"J.I.1" Easy to remember since we can all agree that Janis Ian IS #1!!

I'm so excited. Only about 15 months to go!!!

Marcia

And yes, Marcia, I know we're all agreed about "Janis Ian IS #1!!"

jenny

05-08-2007, 12:05 PM

did I hear margaritas?????????? My mouth is watering already..... I can't wait for this event....
Looking forward to meeting all the newbies and reuniting with the JanisMania family.............
PA look out here I come............................
Jenny

RedjackRyan

05-09-2007, 07:34 AM

cool, lets plan on Atrias, how's the 22nd for you and your lovely wife?

Looks good at the moment Beth.

GodSistah

05-09-2007, 08:48 AM

"When we're together and traveling to the Jan-nic, we only bang our heads to the best Janis Ian music...otherwise we just sit quietly and count license plates..."

http://godsistah.com/WaynesWorld.gif

;)

~Andrea~

Irish Beth

05-09-2007, 11:52 AM

ok....i'll put it in my calendar - let me know if it is a no-go

aabram

05-09-2007, 01:54 PM

"When we're together and traveling to the Jan-nic, we only bang our heads to the best Janis Ian music...otherwise we just sit quietly and count license plates..."
~Andrea~

Oh Gawd..... One wonders if you're still conscious after you get there!!!! Hope you remember to pack the headache tablets :D

Eva

05-09-2007, 01:57 PM

Yeah Andrea, I can just see you headbang to the music of At Seventeen... :D

Eva

GodSistah

05-09-2007, 03:02 PM

Well, how else does one react when they learn the truth that love is only meant for beauty queens?

;)

~Andrea~

Eva

05-10-2007, 03:39 AM

Well, how else does one react when they learn the truth that love is only meant for beauty queens?
Think: "Hey, that's me! Cool!"

Eva

DaveM

05-10-2007, 01:44 PM

Will we need another suite for our surgeon in residence to remove larvae from anyone in need of same? Or will the "community room" suffice? After all, everyone will want to watch, surely.

GodSistah

05-10-2007, 01:47 PM

Think: "Hey, that's me! Cool!"

Eva

I am kinda cute like that, huh?

;)

~Andrea~

Darlene

05-10-2007, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by GodSistah:
I am kinda cute like that, huh?

Yes you are pretty cute, Andrea!:rolleyes:
Darlene

Eva

05-10-2007, 04:35 PM

Yes, Andrea! :)
Dave, how about I'll give lessons and we'll all practice on eachother? Seperate rooms aren't neccesary, really.

Eva

hoops

05-10-2007, 04:39 PM

"raising hand and shaking frantically" me me eva, choose me
peace
hoops
ps i always have my handy dandy knife with me. i can bring more, just lemme, know

DaveM

05-10-2007, 06:36 PM

I've got a Swiss Army knife, too.

If we have lessons in larva removal, can we right the trip off as continuing education? Might be worth considering. Now all we have to do is find some larvae and people willing to host them.

Darlene

05-11-2007, 03:39 AM

Don't even go there!:eek:
Darlene

DaveM

05-11-2007, 02:04 PM

Oh, I was thinking more in terms of the pirates, several of whom did have names like "Maggoty Scurvy Pete" and the like for a while, thanks to a pirate naming site.

hoops

05-11-2007, 05:32 PM

heck if it's for the sake of learning, i'll host a larva or 400...no larva left behind ;)
peace
hoops

Eva

05-11-2007, 07:00 PM

no larva left behind
We'll make sure of that, Hoops! No worries. Although I can't promise scarfree surgery. I'm just an enthousiastic amateur, you know. Who uses a loooooooot of jodium.

So, what kind of larvae do you prefer? Spiders? Wasps? Any other suggestions?

Eva

DaveM

05-11-2007, 11:53 PM

A college friend of my brother's went on a collecting trip to South America, during which he was bitten on the forehead by some insect which, it became apparent, had laid an egg in the wound. Hoping that he might have discovered a new species or something else otherwise unknown to the world of entomology, he left the thing in place and returned home with a huge knot forming on his head and ever-growing anticipation.

The "thing" burrowed out and dropped into his lap while he was watching a football game. And, alas, proved to be some boring old commonplace species. He's got a dandy scar, though.

Marcia Drummergal

05-12-2007, 08:06 AM

Talk about a thread going off topic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marcia :D

GodSistah

05-12-2007, 10:01 AM

It be's that way sometimes with us Rudies when we get all excited and starts to talkin'!

"And one time, at band camp..."

:p

~Andrea~

Oak Kitten

05-12-2007, 01:55 PM

I tell you what, whatever room Eva and Hoops are staying in, the staff had best be notified to burn all the bed linens after they check out.

Oak

KarenSews2

05-12-2007, 05:25 PM

I tell you what, whatever room Eva and Hoops are staying in, the staff had best be notified to burn all the bed linens after they check out.

Oak

Where is Dee with that ROFL smiley?? :D

Eva

05-12-2007, 05:51 PM

LOL :D Sorry, can't do better than this one at the moment! But I am laughing out loud.

Eva

DaveM

05-12-2007, 08:48 PM

Yeah, we'd better all be Sanitized for our own protection, I think.

stardust

05-13-2007, 12:10 AM

Gee Dave, I thought I had some strange friends, but I do believe your brother's friend makes my own look rather normal.

Darlene

05-13-2007, 12:52 AM

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q230/Darlene357/36_11_6.gif
I figured it out! Yea!

DaveM

05-13-2007, 02:13 AM

Well, Terrie, biology majors tend to live in their own world--rather like computer majors except that the biology folks' world is much grubbier and filled with icky things which they, for reasons best known to themselves, find delightful.

A fellow my brother worked with for some years spent some of those years in detailed study of raccoon roundworm, an especially persistent parasite which is found in most of the raccoons in this part of the country. If contracted by a human, it is potentially fatal--and you can never completely get rid of it. Just stay away from raccoons, folks.

However, he was quite happy doing post-mortems on infested raccoons, even though, as he once demonstrated, he could wash the table down afterwards with boiling Clorox, then go over the whole thing with a blow torch, after which there were STILL viable roundworm eggs to be found on the table. I walked in once while he was going at it in the lab and decided I'd rather go someplace safer. So I went over and hung out with the guy who was milking the rattlesnakes.

For you diehard larvae fans....visit YouTube and enter a search for "bot fly". There's some delightfully icky stuff there.

Oak Kitten

08-11-2007, 10:29 PM

Y'all realize now that we are LESS THAN A YEAR away from Jan-Nic 2008! The suspense is building. . .

Oak

aabram

08-12-2007, 12:48 PM

Y'all realize now that we are LESS THAN A YEAR away from Jan-Nic 2008! The suspense is building. . .

Oak

Yes I do, and I'm still frantically looking for a job..... :( End of September or I won't be able to come :(

Fursky

08-12-2007, 01:08 PM

I have been out-of-the-loop for so long I do not know about this event, what and when, can someone fill me in?! signed The Prodigal Fan!

aabram

08-13-2007, 01:50 PM

Fursky, this is about plans for the next Jan-ic in 2008. I have never been further than Spain, and was rather hoping for a job before now as it's high time I left the UK :D (!!!!!) to see something of the world, seeing as I have amassed a number of friends in the US whom I have never met. At the moment it seems abit far-fetched for me, but with Redjack in charge, ANYthing's possible, so please read the thread from the beginning, as it will be a laugh.

Annabel