I'm determined to attend this year's LDA & ILADS conference. (An ILADS member has offered to sponsor me if I'm a good girl. hahaha)
The only problem I'm facing is how to get there & sleep there by the cheapest means possible.
Both conferences will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Philadelphia, PA 1800 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19103
I've checked their nightly rate....um, NO!
Since I would be staying for 3 nights, I need to find a hotel rate that is closer to $100 or less a night....but if I stay in a hotel that is not walking distance to the Conference hotel - I will either have to rent a car for 3 days OR take taxis...which I hear are quite expensive.
Does anyone know of an inexpensive hotel that would be super close to the Crowne Plaza??
OR - is there another female going to attend both conferences & stay at the Crown -- maybe willing to split the cost of a room?
I do not snore............ .........however, sometimes I scream out obscenities in my sleep. (just joking)
Thanks for any tips, or advice on how to cheaply navigate around Philly.
Hugs & Kisses,
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Andie333
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Doc,
Well, it's great that you're going to be coming to Philadelphia! I happen to think it's a wonderful city...
As far as accommodations, you might want to try the Courtyard Philadelphia. It's on 21st and Juniper, which is about a 4-block walk to the conference location. From here, too, you can also get to the city's wonderful indoor market, the Reading Terminal, Chinatown (with excellent Chinese, Malaysian and Vietnamese restaurants) and a lot of downtown stores.
It's right across from City Hall, so it's not exactly an isolated location. On the website tripadvisor.com (which I recommend to anyone travelling anywhere), it's listed 4th most popular hotel in Philadelphia.
Room rates on that site start at $165, which probably means you can get cheaper rooms online and/or with things like a AAA discount.
My cousin's the head of Japanese studies in a university and stayed there during a conference. She thought the rooms were fine and the location was excellent. Apparently, you can get quite a view of the city from some of the rooms on the higher floors.
Hotel phone: 215.496.3200
Feel free to pm me if you have any other questions. Also, maybe it would be fun to get together for a cup of tea or something when you're in town.
Andie
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As I was reading this post, I thought perhaps the LDA could help you with more information.
They have traveled this road a few times now.
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I hear there are rooms in Kansas City that don't cost much. And if you stay there Thursday night and ride a greyhound there the next day... (the dog.. not the bus)... my bet is you'd make it to Philly by at least.. well.. Sunday afternoon.
OH NO!
WHO LET HER IN THE DOOR?
YIKES!
HO HO HO!
From experience may I suggest. Stay at the hotel where the conference is being held and just whine about the high priced rooms. I checked out other rooms too in that area last year and found nothing much cheaper and yet close enough to not have a big cab bill.
Unless you are physically able to run around (especially in your Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes as it is pretty fancy dress required)... before and after the conferences... and even if you are... you can get VERY tired after a LONG day of conferences and tons of folks in your face.
And multiply that times 3 days and 3 nights... and the drive/ride to and from. It is exhausting for me.. and many others.
Having a room there at that hotel allows you some "escape" time.. and if not feeling well you can retreat to your room for a break.
May I suggest finding someone to share a room with to cut expenses?
And NO.. NOT me! Don't EVEN ask! I KNOW you!
Go post on some other site where no one recognises your name and MAYBE you can sucker some fool into sharing a room with you.
Just don't use me as a reference!
Looking forward to seeing you there sugar bear!
PS.. Do keep in mind if you have a car and park it there (no other choice cause you can't park on the street).. the fee is quite pricy... and then there is the tip too. It is ONLY vallet parking there.. so know that in advance.
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Thank you Andie, Kam & Tin-ny Baby for all your advice.
Glad to have my suspicions confirmed about the other hotels.....I was looking desperately for a Sleep Inn or Motel 6 within a short walking distance, like about 10-20 feet of the Conference site....couldn't find one!
Hey Andie -- I don't suppose you'd want to pick me up bright & early every morning and drive me to the Conference site and then pick me up in the evening when I was done? Also - make yourself available to drive me back & forth if I needed a break in the day and needed a nap? C'mon girl - I'd pay you for gas....that's about it. Maybe buy you one of those philly sandwhich thingys??? OK, had to ask.
I have no other choice than to ask if Tincup wants to sleep with me....I mean - share a room with me. C'mon Tincup doll - it would be fun fun fun!!! Remember, I'm a girl too, and I promise I do NOT scream obscenities in my sleep that often!
If you're not willing to take the plunge and face your fears and share with a wiseass -- who will?
Tincup - you're one of the BRAVEST, WISEEST, FUNNEST, and sometimes even the most *** -IEST people around. I think you & me would get along FAMOUSLY! Doesn't it just sound like a slumber party waiting to happen?
Anyone else want to bunk with a wiseass?
Hugs &
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PM or Email me -- we'll interview each other. [email protected] (I'm a Texan too; maybe we're neighbors.)
Tincup -- OK, naturally I'm heartbroken that you don't want to sleep with me, but I'm a strong woman - I will survive. But email me at some point so we can find each other at the conference...assuming you want to meet me. I'll be the pleasantly plump yet extremely gorgeous one.
Andie - WHAT? You have a life? And you don't want to cater to all my needs? Boo hoo. OK, well is that offer for meeting up for coffee, tea, of hard liquor still on the table?
Looking forward to hearing from all of you at your convenience!
Hugs &
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I'm no where near Philly and couldn't possibly get there... but would like to thank the bunch of you for the laughs.
I can't wait for the next installment.
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Makes me almost want to stop by to see the fun..If only I could...Now you gals remember to not kiss and tell....Just watch out for Wm Penn. Quakers have stiff rules..
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Andie333
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Wise,
Was it I who said I actually have a life? Sorry.
Geez...neuro-Lyme...the flashbacks are so strong sometimes, so dogonne real.
What I meant to say is that I really have NO LIFE at all except Lyme disease. So, of course I'd be thrilled to drive you anywhere you want, especially now that the gas prices have dropped just in time for the Nov elections. And wait for you. All day if necessary.
No. That doesn't feel right, either. So how about coffee or tea or something wickedly alcoholic (though I haven't really had anything to drink in quite a few years).
I'd offer you a place to stay here, but I'm about 25 minutes from the conference, and that would take us right back into that driving...sitting...waiting scenario.
Andie
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Andie..
How sweet an offer. I would LOVE to have coffee with you, under normal circumstances, however, I have my doubts right now.
Seems all I have to do is post here... and low and behold... someone wants to sleep with me!
So do tell me... if I agree to meet you for a cup of coffee... what will you expect me to do?
Actually.. I will be going to Margurita's about 2 hours after the hearing. Can you be there for some food and fun? I would LOVE to see you.
And.. truth be known...
If you don't mind... I prefer meeting Lyme Net folks in well lit, public places.. and during the daylight hours.
That is ONLY because I feel most of you guys are NUTS!
First..Andie - yes, I'd love to spend some time with you sucking down whatever beverage we are in the mood for, provided it won't kill us.
Tin & Serendipity - I would really like to meet up with you at the Conference, so please do email or PM me with your physical descriptions and/or cell phone numbers so I can give you a ring.....on the telephone....we won't be getting engaged.
Now - for my *good*/*bad* news:
A female person whom I actually know is going to the conference and has agreed to share a room with me! ((Hip Hip Hooray -- sorry Serendipity, I know you were looking forward to sleeping with, or near me!)
In my elation last night I made the mistake of sharing this info with my husband... (who I have only really just planted the seed idea that I wanted to go provided I felt up to it and we could afford it.)
...instead of dear hubby joining me in my elation that my hotel costs have now been reduced by 50%, he looked at me with that husband scowl and said, "OH, so I see you've decided you're going - regardless of how much it costs?"
This is what we call the JOY VACUUM. My husband likes to get it out and run it from time to time to SUCK UP ANY JOY THAT I MIGHT BE FEELINGG ABOUT ANY GIVE MATTER !!!!!!
I turned away and did not talk to him the rest of the evening lest I spit out a slew of obsecenities that would prove counter-productive.
I think I shall write him a lengthy letter about his JOY VACUUMING habits -- that way I can choose my words carefuly, and shame him appropriately.
Where there is a WILL, there is WAY.
I am quite strong-WILLED!
Does this surprise anyone?
Thank you in advance for all good thoughts and prayers sent my way about this situation; also if you're good with mind control or have some magical ability to create GOOD, go ahead and use that on my dh too, with regard to THIS issue.
However, please NO Voo Doo; I DO have some boundaries...thank you.
Hugs & Kisses,
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Dear DR, Sent you an email. Perhaps we'll have the chance to meet up at the conference or down here in Texas.
Hi Tincup, I had heard of your famous humour. I j Now I am feeling the effects of it...Dr. Dipit....
take care all
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Andie, TC is off the computer now so I can say this and not be caught.....She asked you to meet her in CT after Dr. Jones' hearing and you asked her for coffee in Phila.. Posts: 2360 | From SE PA | Registered: Mar 2004
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hahahaha, I caught that too, last night, LMT, but had the good sense not to mention it.
We're SO gonna be in trouble aren't we?
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Dear Dr WA, Having just read your post I am focusing all my energy on attempting to disarm the "JOY VACUUM".
I hope it helps in some small way.
I, however, am very excited for you and doing dances of Joy... quickly before someone sucks it up.
ps. I am not proposing, either.
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Oh Wise One..The Joy Vacuum is always running here..Thought I had the only model..But I did get a dyson so I am armed to combat any other vacuum that threatens to get in the way.
Have a ball..I am so green with envy...I really wanted to go..But can't
And to True...Well, we have a few days before any potential retaliation..Takes her a couple of days to pack and then get to the train station..So we are safe for awhile..
But I could have so much fun with it if I was really not afraid of future damage...And she promised to do me a favor so I guess I must be good..
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whooppsssssssssssss True..The lady is still around..We may both have to hide under that bed that you and Tutu play under.. We came out to play too soon...RUNNNNNNNNNNNN..lmt
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Uh oh!
(I don't think she knows where I live but know she has ways of finding out.)
LMT and Tutu.... shhhhhh... be very quiet, she'll never find us under here. Geeze, you'd think with all this vacuuming going on someone would have done this spot... achoo!
`
(Um... that's my rendition of a bed incase no one gets it.)
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