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Lester_leaps_in
11-06-2008, 02:37 PM
Got my airline tickets.
Got my hotel (although I'm hoping for a better deal later).
My lagniappes arrived today (I hope ya'll like'em).
I am so-o-o ready! C'mon April!!!
sharon_loves_fats
11-06-2008, 02:39 PM
I am so-o-o ready! C'mon April!!!
Me too! :D
NYMAMA
11-06-2008, 02:40 PM
Got my airline tickets.
Got my hotel (although I'm hoping for a better deal later).
My lagniappes arrived today (I hope ya'll like'em).
I am so-o-o ready! C'mon April!!!
good for you John I got my flights but no hotel waiting for a deal and I don't even know what my lagniappes will be this year.
VWGal
11-06-2008, 02:40 PM
Jeez Lester, you win the preparedness prize! Lagniappes in November? Wow!
Belle
11-06-2008, 03:05 PM
Got my airline tickets.
Got my hotel (although I'm hoping for a better deal later).
My lagniappes arrived today (I hope ya'll like'em).
I am so-o-o ready! C'mon April!!!
Was it not just a couple of years ago you and me were newbies to Fest? Damn I am impressed! Good on you! Looking forward to getting good hug again!
stlbarb
11-06-2008, 06:09 PM
Got my airline tickets.
Got my hotel (although I'm hoping for a better deal later).
My lagniappes arrived today (I hope ya'll like'em).
I am so-o-o ready! C'mon April!!!
little accordian (that actually work) necklaces? :D
i booked my hotel months ago. lagniappes are planned in advance but always seem to be constructed last minute. i'm torn between driving and flying (ff miles). i like driving, makes dates flexible.
Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)
11-07-2008, 06:59 AM
Got my airline tickets.
Got my hotel (although I'm hoping for a better deal later).
My lagniappes arrived today (I hope ya'll like'em).
I am so-o-o ready! C'mon April!!!
Now that is what I call ready. I'm more or less ready.
jazzfestchic
11-07-2008, 07:03 AM
Got my airline tickets.
Got my hotel (although I'm hoping for a better deal later).
My lagniappes arrived today (I hope ya'll like'em).
I am so-o-o ready! C'mon April!!!
No more airline tickets and hotel costs for me. I am back home!! Yippi!!
Papins
11-07-2008, 08:39 AM
booked my flight yesterday! For anyone who hasn't booked, as of yesterday there was a MAJOR drop in prices through Priceline & Hotwire.
mamaroux
11-08-2008, 03:20 AM
I'm not worrying about any of that this year....
...only cuz I'm not going to be there. :(
Lester_leaps_in
11-08-2008, 09:14 AM
I'm not worrying about any of that this year....
...only cuz I'm not going to be there. :(
Well, that sucks.
Belle
11-08-2008, 09:23 AM
I'm not worrying about any of that this year....
...only cuz I'm not going to be there. :(
You are having your own celebration aren't you? A wedding no? But if I get there myself...sure will miss meet ups and DoDo with ya.
luvdancin
11-10-2008, 04:41 PM
Booked my hotel today and this year I get to drive again. Hated flying the last four years. Now I can bring lots of stuff!!!!!
Michelino
11-10-2008, 04:50 PM
Got my airline tickets.
Got my hotel (although I'm hoping for a better deal later).
My lagniappes arrived today (I hope ya'll like'em).
I am so-o-o ready! C'mon April!!!
John, you there for both week-ends? Or three ! FQF as well?
We got our timeshare week moved to Jazz Fest, now have to fill-out 1st Thursday and Friday and 2nd Sunday and Monday and we got the accommodations done.
Lester_leaps_in
11-10-2008, 05:08 PM
John, you there for both week-ends? Or three ! FQF as well?
We got our timeshare week moved to Jazz Fest, now have to fill-out 1st Thursday and Friday and 2nd Sunday and Monday and we got the accommodations done.
Yep, Michael - Both weekends.
Hollyhawk
11-11-2008, 03:51 PM
Hot wire just put up a three star in the Quarter for $54.
Has pool, c/o laundry,restaurant, int/acc.
Hot wire just put up a three star in the Quarter for $54.
Has pool, c/o laundry,restaurant, int/acc.
I'm not seeing it. What dates did you use?
Hollyhawk
11-11-2008, 05:04 PM
It came on a email from booking buddy dot didn't try any dates, just thought I'd let ya'll know, we can't go... Okay I'm starin to sing some bad blues here.
Hollyhawk
11-11-2008, 05:21 PM
Shoot me an email addy and I'll forward the booking buddy add. Tried dates and it told me my mail addy was not good. Went to hotwire and that hotel was not there for dates, used both weekends straight through.
My email is at the bottom of page in my signature below.
Hollyhawk
11-11-2008, 05:49 PM
done (whoa duh)
It looks like the "show me" link in that email defaults to the coming weekend (11/14-16).
No super Hotwire deals for fest dates yet, but based on history and given the current economy, I think there will be some in the coming months.
Hollyhawk
11-11-2008, 06:10 PM
Well that's a real teaser ain't it now?
VWGal
11-11-2008, 06:18 PM
It looks like the "show me" link in that email defaults to the coming weekend (11/14-16).
No super Hotwire deals for fest dates yet, but based on history and given the current economy, I think there will be some in the coming months.
I'm looking for a good deal Swag, and you always help us find one. Not booking till I see something French Quarter under $100. Think we'll see something along the lines of the infamous and unbelievable Holiday Inn for $38 night?
rosetree
11-11-2008, 06:24 PM
I'm looking for a good deal Swag, and you always help us find one. Not booking till I see something French Quarter under $100. Think we'll see something along the lines of the infamous and unbelievable Holiday Inn for $38 night?
I that Holiday Inn still operational after the Great Threadhead Migration of 2008????;) :D
VWGal
11-11-2008, 06:37 PM
I that Holiday Inn still operational after the Great Threadhead Migration of 2008????;) :D
It was when I left....but then I did have to leave a couple of days before Fest was over!
I'm looking for a good deal Swag, and you always help us find one. Not booking till I see something French Quarter under $100. Think we'll see something along the lines of the infamous and unbelievable Holiday Inn for $38 night?
At some point, there will be a deal in the FQ or on Canal St under $100. Under $50 is usually pretty rare. The $38, I think was someone's error, mistakenly including prime dates like Jazzfest.
festivalgirl
11-11-2008, 06:42 PM
At some point, there will be a deal in the FQ or on Canal St under $100. Under $50 is usually pretty rare. The $38, I think was someone's error, mistakenly including prime dates like Jazzfest.
It'd be a pretty good bet it should have been $138!
festivalgirl
11-11-2008, 06:43 PM
It was when I left....but then I did have to leave a couple of days before Fest was over!
We left with the crowd on Monday after & it was still standing.
VWGal
11-11-2008, 06:45 PM
At some point, there will be a deal in the FQ or on Canal St under $100. Under $50 is usually pretty rare. The $38, I think was someone's error, mistakenly including prime dates like Jazzfest.
I missed the $38 deal...but did wind up there for $89 the next morning after the big sell off, which was darn good too. Think the deals will start in January? I'm taking my youngest daughter (21) with me next year so want to be in the Quarter...
It's anyone's guess when the deals will start. It seems to vary, every year different. You can see when they were available in past years with the links way at the bottom of http://jazzfest.swagland.com/bidding.html
festivalgirl
11-11-2008, 07:02 PM
It's anyone's guess when the deals will start. It seems to vary, every year different. You can see when they were available in past years with the links way at the bottom of http://jazzfest.swagland.com/bidding.html
Wasn't it about this time last year that they announced ticket prices? It should be interesting this year. Crappy economy - will they help us or themselves?
Orleansnj
11-11-2008, 07:03 PM
I'm not worrying about any of that this year....
...only cuz I'm not going to be there. :(
what girl? are you trying to play an early april fools joke?
I booked my tickets today - i got a round trip ticket on continental - direct flights for $248. i paid more than that for New year's tickets..... so you all are right - prices are coming down.....
festivalgirl
11-11-2008, 07:20 PM
what girl? are you trying to play an early april fools joke?
I booked my tickets today - i got a round trip ticket on continental - direct flights for $248. i paid more than that for New year's tickets..... so you all are right - prices are coming down.....
daughter's wedding.
Orleansnj
11-11-2008, 07:23 PM
daughter's wedding.
oh yeah - that's right. very cool reason to miss jf :)
what girl? are you trying to play an early april fools joke?
I booked my tickets today - i got a round trip ticket on continental - direct flights for $248. i paid more than that for New year's tickets..... so you all are right - prices are coming down.....
I think it depends on your dates. The lowest fare I can find round trip for direct flights on Contintental out of any NYC area airport is $438. I think we'll stick with Hartford for $325, with one connection but good times otherwise.
Orleansnj
11-11-2008, 07:39 PM
I think it depends on your dates. The lowest fare I can find round trip for direct flights on Contintental out of any NYC area airport is $438. I think we'll stick with Hartford for $325, with one connection but good times otherwise.
that is absolutely true. I am fortunate enough to do the whole enchilada. I am flying out on Wednesday the 22nd late (read: after work) and flying back early on Tuesday the 5th in and out of Newark.
Hartford is definitely a great option.
rosetree
11-11-2008, 07:41 PM
I think it depends on your dates. The lowest fare I can find round trip for direct flights on Contintental out of any NYC area airport is $438. I think we'll stick with Hartford for $325, with one connection but good times otherwise.
That's probably true...
GrammaRosetree just got round trip tix out of White Plains for early Jan for @$200!:cool:
festivalgirl
11-11-2008, 07:48 PM
That's probably true...
GrammaRosetree just got round trip tix out of White Plains for early Jan for @$200!:cool:
Direct?
Orleansnj
11-11-2008, 07:49 PM
Direct?
can't be...... nothing from HPA goes direct to new orleans- does it?
rosetree
11-11-2008, 08:09 PM
can't be...... nothing from HPA goes direct to new orleans- does it?
Probably through Charlotte or Philly....I'll check......
Blitzzzzz
12-09-2008, 02:19 AM
Got mine together today. Little brother comes through with Southwest Vouchers so not just my second checked bag is free!
Blitzzzzz will be in residence at the St. Pierre from 4/26 through 5/5:cool:
festivalgirl
12-09-2008, 02:22 AM
Got mine together today. Little brother comes through with Southwest Vouchers so not just my second checked bag is free!
Blitzzzzz will be in residence at the St. Pierre from 4/26 through 5/5:cool:
Those little brothers come in handy sometimes. ;)
Blitzzzzz
12-09-2008, 02:25 AM
Those little brothers come in handy sometimes. ;)
YYR! He's got a house in Oakland I should visit sometime, too!:cool:
festivalgirl
12-09-2008, 02:29 AM
YYR! He's got a house in Oakland I should visit sometime, too!:cool:
It's really nice up there. Good food, good wine ..........
Got mine together today. Little brother comes through with Southwest Vouchers so not just my second checked bag is free!
Blitzzzzz will be in residence at the St. Pierre from 4/26 through 5/5:cool:
Those vouchers usually come with free drink coupons. Make sure to remind him of that. :)
Blitzzzzz
12-09-2008, 04:14 PM
Those vouchers usually come with free drink coupons. Make sure to remind him of that. :)
Once again, Swag comes through with indispensable info for traveling festers!
Thanks for the tip! :cool:
festivalgirl
12-09-2008, 06:06 PM
Those vouchers usually come with free drink coupons. Make sure to remind him of that. :)
The only way to fly!!