Second Annual California BBQ-July

[gini]

EVERYONE!

However, in your case, I think it would be necessary for me to fly down to Australia and pick you and Miss Meow and Shane up - wouldn't want you to get lost Maybe a week or two in advance

[NoahsMommy]

Slick,

I was wondering if a hotel close by LAX would be better? I don't know for sure, but that may be closer to Gini than Century City. Either way, try some of these:

LAX Hotels
Four Points Sheraton
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-3973...sheraton_lax-i

The Travelodge at LAX
*Complimentary breakfast*
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-3708...hotel_at_lax-i

The Radisson at LAX
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-3220...eles_airport-i

***STAY AWAY FROM THE Furama Hotel in LA....HORRIBLE!!***

I went to Orbiz.com and found some good deals there too, but couldn't link them here.

Check out the Doubletree, any Courtyard hotel, Sheraton hotels, Marriott or Hilton. Those are usually, if not always, a safe, clean bet.

I didn't find anything in Century City, other than the Century Paza Hotel, which is utterly gorgeous!!!
http://www.westincenturyplaza.com/

[zippy-kat]

Has anyone ever used orbitz or priceline or cheaptickets or anything similar? Just wondering if they're "too good to be true"?

[slick]

Thanks Kelly.

What's the difference between these two hotels: proximity to LAX?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LAWNDALE-LAX AIRPORT AREA

Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport

There is not much difference in price ($1 to be exact) but I wonder which is closer to the airport? They are both in my price range and I know that I'll have to put up with planes overhead but I think this is my only option.

There is also
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport that you mentioned and that is also in my price range.

The others are out of my price range ($189/night )

Gini once mentioned the Radisson on Wilshire Blvd and that's not only closer to Gini but also a bit pricier. $121/night which is my limit.

So it looks like I have a choice of 3

Holiday Inn Airport (pretty good reviews on tripadvory.com)
Four Points Sheraton (out of 11 reviews, only got 4 good ones)
Radisson Wilshire (a couple of bad reviews and a couple of good)
Gini, some people commented that the Radisson Wilshire was in a bad part of town, True or not.

I know that you can't always believe what other people post on these web sites like tripadvisory.com but it's worth reading and taking into consideration.

Onward and upward.

Edit: I just read a great article on the Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast. It also had great reviews and one couple from Vancouver said it only cost them $105/night.

Kelly, Gini, Richard: ever heard of it? Know anyone that has stayed there? It looks really promising.

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
Has anyone ever used orbitz or priceline or cheaptickets or anything similar? Just wondering if they're "too good to be true"?

We've used Priceline...it's OK. You really have to know the area that you'll be staying in because its not specific. The best deals I've got are with yahoo travel.

Tonya...is there a chance you could be coming too????
(EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!! ) <---that was my high-pitched scream!

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by slick
Thanks Kelly.

What's the difference between these two hotels: proximity to LAX?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LAWNDALE-LAX AIRPORT AREA

Holiday Inn Los Angeles International Airport

There is not much difference in price ($1 to be exact) but I wonder which is closer to the airport? They are both in my price range and I know that I'll have to put up with planes overhead but I think this is my only option.

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Edit: I just read a great article on the Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast. It also had great reviews and one couple from Vancouver said it only cost them $105/night.

Kelly, Gini, Richard: ever heard of it? Know anyone that has stayed there? It looks really promising.

**I'm thinking with the Holiday Inn, they are just different locations. They probably bought out another LAX hotel and just had to name it something else. Although, I've heard the "Express" one's are less formal.

**The Secret Garden sounds nice! Is it close to the airport? What's the address? I can have David look it up and see if he knows that part of town.

[NoahsMommy]

Uppydated...

YES
-Gini (+Rascal, Annie & Emma)
-Gini's neighbor's (+two goldens)
-Kelly & David
-Karen & Aaron
-Tracey
-Slick
-TheAntiPam

YES???
-Richard
-Laurie (Lbaker)
-Zippy!!!

*COUNTDOWN: 41 days!!!!

[slick]

The Secret Garden
http://www.secretgardenbnb.com/

Downside: location - in Hollywood
Price - $95/US per night as I've just found out

Question:
Do pay lots more to stay 5-10 min from Gini and spend less on taxi fares? (Secret Garden)
Do I pay way less to stay farther away and pay way more on taxi fares? (Holiday Inn LAX)

Six of one and half dozen of the other.

OMG Kelly - 42 days????? When you put it that way I'd better get my a** in gear and find something quick!!

Should I buy new clothes?
Should I whiten my teeth?
Should I get new glasses?
Should I buy new shoes?

Ahhhh, what the heck, what you see is what you get!

[gini]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Last year, I couldn't stop with the head counts...and now I want to do it again.

Who's coming???

YES
-Gini (+Rascal, Annie & Emma)
-Gini's neighbor's (+two goldens)
-Kelly & David
-Karen & Aaron
-Tracey
-Slick

YES???
-Richard
-Laurie (Lbaker)
-Zippy!!!

Am I missing anyone else?? I'm sorry if I am....

Oh and the COUNTDOWN!!!!! Only 42 days!!!!

Kelly, The AntiPam will be coming again this year. I had an email from her. Also GoldenRetrLuver may be coming too. She needs to ask her family. Not sure where she lives but in So. Calif.

[gini]

Vickie, I am going to tease you! Have you ever heard of private cars? Well, I have one and I can drive it...........and taking expensive taxi's was not what I had in mind for you.

I do need everyone to know that the Tuesday after the party my brother is coming into town to stay with me..........so I won't be as available after that.

Vickie, guess I will cross off the blueberries on my list if you are going to have your teeth whitened.

New shoes? Are you nuts??

[slick]

Originally posted by gini
Vickie, I am going to tease you! Have you ever heard of private cars? Well, I have one and I can drive it...........and taking expensive taxi's was not what I had in mind for you.

I do need everyone to know that the Tuesday after the party my brother is coming into town to stay with me..........so I won't be as available after that.

Vickie, guess I will cross off the blueberries on my list if you are going to have your teeth whitened.

New shoes? Are you nuts??

Gini, with all these people coming into town how can I expect you to be my private chauffeur??? If I stay at the Radisson, can I stumble/stagger, ooops, I mean can I walk to your place from there? If so, I'll book it today.

No problem for Tuesday. If no one else is in town or no one else wants to get together that day I'll fly home then.

Just think with all this hotel talk, it will make it alot easier for next year.

[slick]

Well, I've gone and done it!

I've booked 5 nights stay at the Radisson Wilshire for only $120/night through Expedia.ca.

Looks like there's no turning back now!!!!!

OMG the hotel has a Japanese Rest with a sushi bar!!!!!! I'm in love. I may never come back home

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by slick
Well, I've gone and done it!

I've booked 5 nights stay at the Radisson Wilshire for only $120/night through Expedia.ca.

Looks like there's no turning back now!!!!!

OMG the hotel has a Japanese Rest with a sushi bar!!!!!! I'm in love. I may never come back home

WOOHOO!!!!

[gini]

The best news is just pouring in here about the people that are coming.

(I guess I had better warn the neighbors again)!!

Pet Talkers???? Hmmm.........could you please interview Fifi - she has some issues.

Slick, I am thrilled because it will be so easy to pick you up and bring you to my home..........and easy to then take you around to see some things too.

I will email you to get additional information.

Better get the back yard in shape...........

This has me very excited about the 2nd Annual California BBQ.

Are there any others out there who are thinking about coming.
I hope that you will..........just let me know as you are very welcome.

[slick]

Will I get to meet Mr. Fish????? I sure hope so.