Amtrak Party in Reno!

[winebuff]

Great idea. Does anyone have a Nevada entertainment book by chance? I will
surf around now and see what I can come up with.

If I might butt in for a moment to suggest perhaps looking for a rental agency coupon online. Coupons might not apply to 15 passenger vans, but if one does you could get as much as 25% off the rate, plus reduced mileage costs. One such online coupon worked very well among box truck campers last August...

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[winebuff]

Do we know exactly how many are going? I found a Avis full size van on priceline and also Orbitz. Roughly the same price but Orbitz may let us use a coupon that will give us 20% off lower. The price on orbitz is $149.99 plus taxes which equals $203.77. Says it seats 13 people

Priceline was $142.49 plus taxes at $193.80. Says it seats 12 people.

The coupon is online for 20% off and here is the link which give instructions on where to enter the code in 2 places http://www.retailmenot.com/view/avis.com

[oneeyeddick]

If that many of you plan on dropping in on Bruno at once this late in the season on a Sunday, you should call ahead and let him know.

[Dr. Pyro]

ATTENTION BARGAIN HUNTERS!!! One of our couples need to back out of the Amtrak trip (they are not burners) and has offered their two-person space for the bargain-basement price of $200. PM me if interested.

[winebuff]

Wow, killer deal!

ATTENTION BARGAIN HUNTERS!!! One of our couples need to back out of the Amtrak trip (they are not burners) and has offered their two-person space for the bargain-basement price of $200. PM me if interested.

[ygmir]

If that many of you plan on dropping in on Bruno at once this late in the season on a Sunday, you should call ahead and let him know.

you think 15 is too many?
Would you have his number, off hand? Or I'm sure I can google it?

[winebuff]

How many of you are planning on mtg the train when they arrive?

[lucky420]

What time does it get in again? Most likely I will and whoever else is with me at the time, my daughter, tink, triken?
You want to? Are we maybe meeting up for a drink Friday night or no? I'll send you my phone #

[MyDearFriend]

If that many of you plan on dropping in on Bruno at once this late in the season on a Sunday, you should call ahead and let him know.

you think 15 is too many?
Would you have his number, off hand? Or I'm sure I can google it?

I can google, too, and glad I did because there is lots of good information there.

And oh yeah the number: (775) 557-2220

[ygmir]

If that many of you plan on dropping in on Bruno at once this late in the season on a Sunday, you should call ahead and let him know.

you think 15 is too many?
Would you have his number, off hand? Or I'm sure I can google it?

I can google, too, and glad I did because there is lots of good information there.

And oh yeah the number: (775) 557-2220

thanks MDF.
I'll try to remember as we get closer, to call with a "heads up".

[Patsh]

What time does it get in again? Most likely I will and whoever else is with me at the time, my daughter, tink, triken?
You want to? Are we maybe meeting up for a drink Friday night or no? I'll send you my phone #

4:30 ish, IIRC, and yes, I hope to be among the welcoming party!

[MyDearFriend]

What time does it get in again? Most likely I will and whoever else is with me at the time, my daughter, tink, triken?
You want to? Are we maybe meeting up for a drink Friday night or no? I'll send you my phone #

4:30 ish, IIRC, and yes, I hope to be among the welcoming party!

It will be so great to see you all, and oh gosh Sadie too????

*happy dance*

[Dr. Pyro]

The train is due to pull into Reno at 4:06 p.m. Hopefully a few people will be at the station to help carry our drunked asses and ice chests to the Sands. Everyone else will arrive at the Sands by 4:30 (unless they taxi it).

[winebuff]

I would like to meet you guys at the train if possible. Friday. I was thinking I better spend some time with the hubby since we dont get in until 8pm but we could still meet with him if u want at the hotel. Send me your cell and we can figure it out. Trying to divide my time between family and playa peeps.
I will send my cell number as well

What time does it get in again? Most likely I will and whoever else is with me at the time, my daughter, tink, triken?
You want to? Are we maybe meeting up for a drink Friday night or no? I'll send you my phone #

[moonrise]

I'm back!

I called the Sands and asked about hours for the spa-tub & sauna. Currently the hours are 6am to 9pm, but the gal told me if we ask they might leave it open later for our group. She also told me the Sands is currently very slow, so we might have the run of the place, we hope!

[MyDearFriend]

I'm back!

I called the Sands and asked about hours for the spa-tub & sauna. Currently the hours are 6am to 9pm, but the gal told me if we ask they might leave it open later for our group. She also told me the Sands is currently very slow, so we might have the run of the place, we hope!

Wow, I haven't been inside a sauna in ages, I would love that...

[winebuff]

Who is meeting the train? Want to meet at the train station or at Sands first for a drink then go over? Not sure if there
is a bar close to it to meet and have a drink first. We will need it with these party animals!

[winebuff]

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USNV0076

Not too bad

[ygmir]

ok, I'm doing something wrong. I can't get an answer on a van from Enterprise. They keep saying "well call back in an hour"...every day.

anyone?

I'll try around, but if anyone is better at this than me......

[winebuff]

Yggy, I sent you the link for Alamo I believe. Let me work on it later today. I have to work for awhile today but can find it again. So how many people do we have going? Van for 12 ? 15?

ok, I'm doing something wrong. I can't get an answer on a van from Enterprise. They keep saying "well call back in an hour"...every day.

anyone?

I'll try around, but if anyone is better at this than me......

[winebuff]

Avis sold out on the van. Still trying.

[ygmir]

I"d say 15 WB. or even if bigger it's ok, a little extra room never hurts.
Thanks
I've written a focused letter of disappointment to Enterprise, hoping to escalate this.

[winebuff]

Avis was sold out but I posted an ad on Reno Craigslist asking for help finding one. I am wondering, hmmmm, how about renting a limo and going up there myabe. I would think it couldnt be more than $50 a person and we could go in style. Want me to check that too?
I will let you know if anyone answers back on the craigslist ad. My inlaws live in Reno so will ask them too or maybe Lucky knows something we are missing.

I"d say 15 WB. or even if bigger it's ok, a little extra room never hurts.
Thanks
I've written a focused letter of disappointment to Enterprise, hoping to escalate this.

[ygmir]

do limos hold that many?
and, I'd think, they might be hesitant to go too close to the playa.

if the van thing does not work, I'm pretty sure we have enough private cars to take everyone, anyway.
Thanks for helping, WB.
I'll hope to hear back on Tuesday from Enterprise. Maybe upper management will get my note and help us out.

haha who wants to test drive a big RV?.............

[FIGJAM]

If there are any big players in the group, or have a lot of reward credits with a casino in the area, the casino may be very accomidating in arranging the use of one of thier shuttles as a comp.

I've found that there is almost nothing they won't do for a loyal customer.

If it was the hayday of MY gaming experiance, I know I could have arranged it.

Doc does a lot for the Sands with his "specials" for us.

Maybe if he made a simple request?

[Elorrum]

do limos hold that many?
and, I'd think, they might be hesitant to go too close to the playa.

if the van thing does not work, I'm pretty sure we have enough private cars to take everyone, anyway.
Thanks for helping, WB.
I'll hope to hear back on Tuesday from Enterprise. Maybe upper management will get my note and help us out.

haha who wants to test drive a big RV?.............

I wish you could bring the frankencamper base vehicle....
I assigned myself music machine. Still have a little car that will seat 4-5.

[FIGJAM]

Or ask any big casino who to call for the rental.

THEY WILL KNOW THE CONNECTION!!!

[ygmir]

I asked at the Sands, and they just said to call Enterprise.............
Doc is probably the only "high roller" we have, maybe he has pull.

yeah, elorrum the fire truck would be good, but dang cold for the poor folks in the back!!

[patent_pending]

Jax McSqueeze and I are hoping to get a room after all. Plans change, doncha know. Anyhow, since it looks like there's WAY more action here on this ePlaya discussion than on FB, does anyone (Doc Pyro) know if there's still a room at the Sands?

[ygmir]

Doc had an extra ticket for the whole train trip. not sure if he still does.
otherwise, simple call the Sands. I'd bet they still have rooms somewhere at least. Maybe not the same floor, not sure.