2006 SEC Tournament WCN Hotel thread

[WildcatRick]

FINALLY!! We have our hotel info. We will be staying at the Courtyard by Marriott, Vanderbilt/West End. Our rate is $139 per night (a discount from their normal room rates)The other hotels we have talked with run from $179 - $249 per night. This hotel is close to the GEC and close to where the Cats are staying, with shuttle service available. Lots of restaurants close by and you get me as a guide!!:cool::lol:

Below is the hotel info, website, address and reservation phione #.

http://www.Marriott.com/BNAWE

Courtyard by Marriott Vanderbilt/West End
1901 West End Avenue
Nashville, Tn 37203

1-800-245-1959 for reservations


Just ask for the WildcatNation rate when you call. Very important that you book only the rooms that you plan on keeping as we are limited to 50 initial rooms. Please dont book rooms you will have to cancel, since we will ultimately be responsible for the block of rooms we reserve. If all goes well we will add more rooms after these are gone, but it is important to only book what you are sure you will use.

Special thanks to Sam Kegley for helping me get this hotel and rate. We were highly recommended by the Renaissance Hotel in Atlanta.

[wildcatfaninnc]

Awesome Rick! Thanks for your hard work on this very important matter.

Quick question -- will there be a deposit that has to be made or pay when you arrive? Just curious because the Renassaince didnt make you put a deposit down.

[WildcatRick]

No deposit, just reserve with credit card.

And, Thanks!

[wade31]

YIPEEEEEEE!!!! I will be on board!

[WildcatDan]

Woo hoo!

Let me just reiterate what Rick said about booking only what you are sure you will actually be using. If we back out on some of these then we will still be responsible for paying for them!

MANY thanks to Rickfor all his hard work on this! You da man!

[TRexSmarts]

GREAT JOB RICK!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for all your hard work!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looking forward for this!

TRexSmarts

[2bad4u]

Thanks for all your hard work I know it wasn't easy!!!! I will be signing upforaroom. ButI have one quick question, is there a miminum days stay, could I book a room for just Saturday or do you have to book for two days or three. THANKS

[wildcatfaninnc]

WildcatRick wrote: No deposit, just reserve with credit card.

And, Thanks!


Rick-

I dont know if you like beer or not but I will be buying you a couple of rounds in March. Anybody from Beaver Dam is good in my book. I am a native Muhlenberg Countian.

[lighthouse]

Great job Rick. Thanks for the hard work you did for The Nation. I will be in line Monday.

[UK78ALUM]

I'm in for two rooms! Thanks Rick!

[bleedbluelady]

I'm in and patiently ;)waiting for the green light on Monday. Thanks a bunch Rick!

[DenCat]

I will check with my brother who is my SEC travelling partner. We have rooms booked at another hotel, but we are waiting to see what kind of place it is. Not sure of the name of it right now. I have another brother scoping it out this weekend. If it doesn't look good, I may be in for 2 rooms.

[CatfanShan]

THANKS RICK!! :D We all appreciate your time getting this!

I'll be ready...just give the word when we can start making reservations.

Shannon

[CATHYnKY]

I'm in.

THANK YOU RICK!!!

[WildcatRick]

wildcatfaninnc wrote: WildcatRick wrote: No deposit, just reserve with credit card.

And, Thanks!


Rick-

I dont know if you like beer or not but I will be buying you a couple of rounds in March. Anybody from Beaver Dam is good in my book. I am a native Muhlenberg Countian.
Look forward to it!! Practically neighbors growing up!!

[CurlyCat]

Count me in, one room needed.

They do not yet have the "Wildcat Nation" rate booked though, just so you'll know.

Let's everyone stay here that can. It is too much fun when everyone is together! :D

[WildcatRick]

CurlyCat wrote: Count me in, one room needed.

They do not yet have the "Wildcat Nation" rate booked though, just so you'll know.

Let's everyone stay here that can. It is too much fun when everyone is together! :D
The first thread says not to call til Monday, dear!! After I post the go ahead, dear!!

[CurlyCat]

Yes dear, I saw that. But I didn't want to take a chance at missing out. :P

[WildcatRick]

CurlyCat wrote: Yes dear, I saw that. But I didn't want to take a chance at missing out. :PYou know I wouldnt let that happen. I'd get you a room no matter what. Couldnt have this gathering without you there.:P

[CurlyCat]

That's awfully sweet of you to say Rick. But, truly,I'm sure you could get by without me. I don't expect that to happen but if it does, I hope you'll at LEAST be raisinga bourbon for me.

Scratch that, make it four. ;)

[WildcatinNC]

Make that double thanks Rick! Look forward to seeing you again at the SEC, good Lord willing!

[Will Lavender]

I think I'm in on this. My wife, me, my brother-in-law. Look forward to meeting y'all in Nashville.

Go Big Blue!

[WildcatRick]

Tour complete, awaiting contract to review and sign. Should be able to make reservations around 5:00pm today. After the initail block of 50 rooms the price will go up to $139, which is still $40-$110 cheaper than the other hotels.

Verynice place with beautiful rooms. Over 20 places to eat and drink within a block and a half. I will post a list of places nearby after the contract is signed.

[wildcatfaninnc]

I just called and they have the rate available now. I am in with 1 room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[lighthouse]

I called just now, and got my 4 rooms.

[CatfanShan]

We're in too!! Thanks Rick! :D

Now...when does basketball season start?!?! :p

[WildcatDan]

Please remember to only reserve what you are actually going to use! If some of these are reserved and not used then we will still be responsible for the cost!

[wade31]

I am on board!

[Will Lavender]

I'm in, baby!

Can't wait. :dude:

[Spanish Moss]

[bleedbluelady]

Reservations made! :dude: THANKS RICK! :cool:

[NC Cat]

I'm booked. THANKS!!! Now I can afford to stayover on Sunday and celebrate our championship win! :ggrin:

[CATHYnKY]

I'm booked. FYI...I was told there were no more 2-bed rooms left. Only with 1 king.

[WildcatRick]

The rooms with a King bed have a sleeper sofa in them, if that helps!!

[Denhunter]

I would love to join you...

Ooops ....

Thanks Rick...:)

[UK78ALUM]

Rooms not released yet.

Rick, this is what I was told last night around 9:30 EDT.

I had to make reservations elsewhere.

Dave

[PsychoCat]

I was told that too the first time I called....I think they are still getting the info out to reservations...you just need to tell them there ARE rooms and they need to look again lol......if you have any problems ask to speak toJeanne Cooper........you can make reservations UK78 so try again today!!

[CATHYnKY]

Thanks for the info on the sofa bed. I realized this morning when I read my confirmation it was included.

I booked after 8 p.m. last night and was given the discount. Try again. :)

[Denhunter]

8 ROOMS?!?!?! ...

[CATHYnKY]

Denhunter wrote: 8 ROOMS?!?!?! ...No, no. I booked after 8 p.m. last night. NOT 8 rooms!!! I added the "p.m." to my response. Better?

[DenCat]

I just booked 3 rooms. I finally talked my brothers into it. One brother checked it out this weekend and said it was a great hotel.

[PsychoCat]

When I made the reservation.....they said there is a shuttle from the airport called Greyline Shuttles which runs about $11 each way......the hotel has a free shuttleand will take people directly to and from Gaylord Center or anywhere within a 5 mile radius of Hotel :D

[Bogey1964]

Thanks Rick. I called and reserved this morning. They said they only had 3 king left so they have been filling up quickly. I appreciate your effort to get the rooms blocked off for us.

[Denhunter]

CATHYnKY wrote: Denhunter wrote: 8 ROOMS?!?!?! ...No, no. I booked after 8 p.m. last night. NOT 8 rooms!!! I added the "p.m." to my response. Better?
I was wonderin'!!!!! Anyway, I have two rooms, for Rebecca,maybe my son

and old fat dad...the second room is for liquor storage.......:shock::cool:

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Looks like all the old culprits, er, ah, members are in...

Lisa and I are there!

T.

[CurlyCat]

Well Pooh. All of the $109 rooms are gone and the ones left are $139. But that still beats the heck out of the $239 rate!!!

In fact, these rooms are so cheap I'll no longer need to bunk up with RaviMoss#1Fan. ;)

[Big D]

Called at 7:00pm Monday night, Had no problem booking room with king bed and sofa.All rooms with double beds were booked. Man was very nice and helpful.Sent an email confirmation in less than a hour.:D

[UK Chic]

Count us in!! I booked yesterday but just now getting around to the computer to let you guys know we will be there with bells on. WAHOO!!!! :D

[jchcharley]

:DGot mine!

[KendyKat]

I cannot wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love tournament time!

[Denhunter]

You all know of course, that this place has an indoor heated swimming pool. This has wonderful disaster written all over it. And it has a small bar. Emphasis on SMALL, seats maybe 20, I hear.

And they are all ready shocked at the crowd we are bringing (heh-heh). I just love chaos.....

[TRexSmarts]

Denhunter wrote: You all know of course, that this place has an indoor heated swimming pool. This has wonderful disaster written all over it. And it has a small bar. Emphasis on SMALL, seats maybe 20, I hear.

And they are all ready shocked at the crowd we are bringing (heh-heh). I just love chaos.....



Sounds like a great combination there but WCN style! I can't wait myself.

TRexSmarts

[CATHYnKY]

So we party by the pool instead of the bar. How many does the pool hold? :ggrin::ggrin:

[lighthouse]

An indoor pool. That's great news because I swim every morning around 6, I will look forward to seeing all of you there. ;):lol::lol:

[Denhunter]

You will. That's about when Terry Wagner starts drinking whiskey...and I have all those walls to hold up after 5 am....:dude:

In all fairness to some poor schmoe who has a business meeting in Nashville that week, someone should tell the management that we are a nation of insomniacs.

And I have this vision (?)of Tom wearing nothing but a cowboy hat and a pair of flippers trying to get into the second floor room of a computer rep from upstate New York who has a 8 am sales call...

I am dying already:>:>:>


"I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they're always worked for me." RIP HST....

[WildcatDan]

I don't think they have an indoor pool... unless it is just not listed on the website that Rick linked in his first post...

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Denhunter wrote: And I have this vision (?)of Tom wearing nothing but a cowboy hat and a pair of flippers


:shock: Gotta remember to pack those swim fins! :lol:

[Denhunter]

I do believe that I asked the womanthat made supplemental arrangements with me, "do you have an indoor pool like most Courtyards?", and she said yes, and I said "now, you know, that could be trouble".

[lighthouse]

I hope we don't get there and find outthe pool is outside. :shock: Swimming outside in March isn't for this old man. :)

[POEKLM]

I guess if you drinkers get drunk enough I might actually look good in my bathing suit. And lighthouse, well he doesn't drink but he is too nice to notice my resemblence to Shamu.

[WildcatDan]

Just sent an email asking about the pool. I will let you know something as soon as they email me back.

[cooper]

I am 95% certain that there is not an indoor pool there. It is outdoor.

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Hot tub, baby! Hot tub!

:shock:

[UK Chic]

Can I say that I am already scared, er, uh, I mean excitedfor this trip?? :P

I can't wait!

[ColoradoWildcat]

I have decided that I need to start partying now to get myself in shape for the Basketball season, so I will be ready for Nashville.

[HOOPHEADRUSS]

DON'T BE SCARED SWEETHEART WE'LL TAKE GOODCARE OF YOU. HOOPHEAD..:cool::cool::cool:.

[HOOPHEADRUSS]

:D:D:DHEY COLO. CAT, IT'S NOW SEPT. & IF YOU,VE BEEEN PARTYING SINCE JUNE YOU SHOULD BE ALMOST ONE THIRD OF THE WAY TOWARDS BEING READY FOR NASHVILLE!!!! KEEP PRACTICING & MAYBE YOU CAN KEEP UP WITH US KY DRINKERS!!!!!!!!:P:P:D:D:D

[CurlyCat]

Hoophead, I'm not sure I can wait until March. We need a "Pre-SEC Tournament" get together at a game somewhere!

What games are you and Elvis going to make this year? Thinking of coming down to Gainesville, or shall I say, could I convince you two to come down here for that game? ;)

I think it isn't safe for me to go there unattended without a posse. Anyone else care to make that trek with me? :lol:

[CatfanShan]

CurlyCat wrote: Hoophead, I'm not sure I can wait until March. We need a "Pre-SEC Tournament" get together at a game somewhere!

What games are you and Elvis going to make this year? Thinking of coming down to Gainesville, or shall I say, could I convince you two to come down here for that game? ;)

I think it isn't safe for me to go there unattended without a posse. Anyone else care to make that trek with me? :lol:



I can guarantee-dang-tee you Curly can NOT go to Gainesville alone! Trust me...I've witnessed something that wasn't even basketball and she was ready to kick some booty! Picture this...UK/MSU (Miss State, not Morehead!) FOOTBALL game, can't remember exactly which year, but the Cats nearly pulled it out. Some little smart-elic MSU girlie decides she wants to start spewing remarks as we're all leaving the game. I thought we were going to have to hold Curly back! She was good, she was strong, and I WAS GLAD! :DBut, I do not see the same restraint when it comes to basketball! :shock:



:cool:Do you remember that?

Shannon

[CurlyCat]

CatfanShan wrote: CurlyCat wrote: Hoophead, I'm not sure I can wait until March. We need a "Pre-SEC Tournament" get together at a game somewhere!

What games are you and Elvis going to make this year? Thinking of coming down to Gainesville, or shall I say, could I convince you two to come down here for that game? ;)

I think it isn't safe for me to go there unattended without a posse. Anyone else care to make that trek with me? :lol:



I can guarantee-dang-tee you Curly can NOT go to Gainesville alone! Trust me...I've witnessed something that wasn't even basketball and she was ready to kick some booty! Picture this...UK/MSU (Miss State, not Morehead!) FOOTBALL game, can't remember exactly which year, but the Cats nearly pulled it out. Some little smart-elic MSU girlie decides she wants to start spewing remarks as we're all leaving the game. I thought we were going to have to hold Curly back! She was good, she was strong, and I WAS GLAD! :DBut, I do not see the same restraint when it comes to basketball! :shock:



:cool:Do you remember that?

Shannon

Iremember that well girfriend. It was the only UK Football game I've ever been able to attend. And it wasn't Mississippi State. It was THE LSU Footballgame where Kentucky had the game in hand and lost in the last 2 minutes. You know the game, the players were dumping coolers on the coach before the game was over. :blush:

As for basketball, now you might understand why nowI hung out with the fellas at the SEC Tournament. There were no incidents though.Rarely is anyone that brave to trash talk ourplayers when they are completelysurrounded by the Big Blue Nation everywhere they go.

And don't forget what all happened to mewhen I went I drove up to South Bend alone to see Uk play Notre Dame and ended upin the booster section with some unruleyfans. I've tried to learn from these experiences. ;)

I'm up for the Gainesville trip, but only with some good oleblue-clad company. :)

[CatfanShan]

CurlyCat wrote:
Iremember that well girfriend. It was the only UK Football game I've ever been able to attend. And it wasn't Mississippi State. It was THE LSU Footballgame where Kentucky had the game in hand and lost in the last 2 minutes. You know the game, the players were dumping coolers on the coach before the game was over. :blush:

As for basketball, now you might understand why nowI hung out with the fellas at the SEC Tournament. There were no incidents though.Rarely is anyone that brave to trash talk ourplayers when they are completelysurrounded by the Big Blue Nation everywhere they go.

And don't forget what all happened to mewhen I went I drove up to South Bend alone to see Uk play Notre Dame and ended upin the booster section with some unruleyfans. I've tried to learn from these experiences. ;)

I'm up for the Gainesville trip, but only with some good oleblue-clad company. :)

I'm positive I was not at that LSU game...I remember that one, being on the floor in front of the TV, cursing the players for incing Coach Morris!

In anycase...I remember being at a football game and Miss Kitty and I had to convince you to just keep walkin'! ;)

[KY Blue in Carolina]

CatfanShan wrote: CurlyCat wrote:
Iremember that well girfriend. It was the only UK Football game I've ever been able to attend. And it wasn't Mississippi State. It was THE LSU Footballgame where Kentucky had the game in hand and lost in the last 2 minutes. You know the game, the players were dumping coolers on the coach before the game was over. :blush:

As for basketball, now you might understand why nowI hung out with the fellas at the SEC Tournament. There were no incidents though.Rarely is anyone that brave to trash talk ourplayers when they are completelysurrounded by the Big Blue Nation everywhere they go.

And don't forget what all happened to mewhen I went I drove up to South Bend alone to see Uk play Notre Dame and ended upin the booster section with some unruleyfans. I've tried to learn from these experiences. ;)

I'm up for the Gainesville trip, but only with some good oleblue-clad company. :)

I'm positive I was not at that LSU game...I remember that one, being on the floor in front of the TV, cursing the players for incing Coach Morris!

In anycase...I remember being at a football game and Miss Kitty and I had to convince you to just keep walkin'! ;)


Hmmm........... Some Girls been Drinkin' methinks!

[CurlyCat]

Hey girl, sorry about that. Guess thegame we went to wasn't that memorable but the company was.I know we went with Miss Kitty to a game.

But now that I think about it,I may have been at the LSU game with a girlfriendfrom work that lives in Lexington. But I know we went to a football game together, must have merged the great company with the more memorable game.I am positive about being at the LSUgame,it wasa tragedy you do not forget. So, I have actually made two whole Kentucky football games in my lifetime.

And yes dear Tom, of course you are right. Tailgates will do that to a person. ;)

[HOOPHEADRUSS]

HEY LIGHTHOUSE WHERE YOU FROM??? MARCH IS GOOD SWIMMING WEATHER IN NASHVILLE...JUST BRING PLENTY BATTERIES FOR THOSE WARM WEATHER TRUNKS. YOU AND DENHUNTER CAN CHASE THE THOSE PADDLEWHEELERS BACK UP THE RIVER TO THE OPREYLAND DOCK!!!! DENHUNTER WILL HAVE PLENTY OF POWER TO AID YOU AFTER WE KY BOYS GET HIM ALL FIRED UP WITH GOOD KY BOURBON!!!!! SEE YOU IN NASHVILLE,,,,, :D:D:DHOOPHEAD RUSS!!

[UK Chic]

HOOPHEAD RUSS wrote: HEY LIGHTHOUSE WHERE YOU FROM??? MARCH IS GOOD SWIMMING WEATHER IN NASHVILLE...JUST BRING PLENTY BATTERIES FOR THOSE WARM WEATHER TRUNKS. YOU AND DENHUNTER CAN CHASE THE THOSE PADDLEWHEELERS BACK UP THE RIVER TO THE OPREYLAND DOCK!!!! DENHUNTER WILL HAVE PLENTY OF POWER TO AID YOU AFTER WE KY BOYS GET HIM ALL FIRED UP WITH GOOD KY BOURBON!!!!! SEE YOU IN NASHVILLE,,,,, :D:D:DHOOPHEAD RUSS!!

Russ, I love ya buddy - can't wait for Nash'Vegas!! What happens in Nashville, Stays in Nashville!! :cool:

[RaviMoss#1fan]

hey Curly Cat are u looking for some tickets for the Sec Tournment i can probly get u one but u have to sit by me and Ravi Fan Club from Hoptown let me know if u want me to get u one Drop me a email wesdaman05@charter.net (mailto:wesdaman05@charter.net)

[CurlyCat]

RaviMoss#1fan wrote: hey Curly Cat are u looking for some tickets for the Sec Tournment i can probly get u one but u have to sit by me and Ravi Fan Club from Hoptown let me know if u want me to get u one Drop me a email wesdaman05@charter.net (mailto:wesdaman05@charter.net)
Hey Ravi#1Fan, great to see you back on the boards.

I am very grateful for your offer. No doubt I would be proud to sit in the Ravi Moss fan club section! But fortunately for me, I have another very good friend around these parts whom has offered to let me slide in on his order.

You're quite sweet to offer though, thank you! :)

[RaviMoss#1fan]

ok we got to meet up in Nashvegas its going to be a tough ticket if the guy dont come though u always got me as back up i think Moss Family going to get me my ticket so i might have a extra one to get rid of. Just been busy much u ever get a chance email me we have to meet up in Nashville.

[KY Blue in Carolina]

It's hard not be wishin' the season away......

I'm sooooo looking forward to the SEC Tourney!

[UK Chic]

KY Blue in Carolina wrote: It's hard not be wishin' the season away......

I'm sooooo looking forward to the SEC Tourney!
Me too!! After January 1st, I will start my offical countdown to see all my BLUE friends! Can't wait!!!

[Denhunter]

Uh...love ya, Sam, but I don't think I want to hang with the group from Pattie's Sycophant's...it's be like having a muslim terrorist in your house on Christmas eve...something just wouldn't be right...:?

[wildcatfaninnc]

I recommend calling UGA Athletic Dept for tickets. I ordered mine from there earlier this yr and I am waiting to hear back from them. They told me I was pretty much guaranteed the tix since no one from UGA goes. I hope she is right. I'm gonna give them a call later this week to check the status.

Last yr was my first trip to the SEC Tourney with Kuttawa Cat and we had a blast.

[Denhunter]

I moved stuff over from the whiskey thread.

Mike,

I love that clip...still get Goose bumps when I see it. What a great way to start the New Year! I will check with Dave, but I'll bet that he's having trouble also.

I am taking Michael as well as Rebecca this year, indoctrinating another generation of non-Kentucky native fans. We have two rooms with WCN at the Courtyard, but I am sure a certain blonde (this week) cutey will take one.

On that topic, Curly called last night to say the Eagle (Rare) had landed. She was crossing the Florida line with the precious cargo in tow...and the whiskey as well as her daughter...

I am with Carrie...Time to start an SEC countdown...

And I think it is time to get a little entertainment committee together for decorations, table set ups, (AND THE TELEVISION, RICK!!!!)chairs, bar rules...(everyone remember you may NOT bring anything other than WCN sanctioned bourbon into the conference room. This was the result of serious hard ball negotiation, wherein we had to prove the hotel couldn't get what we drink (thank, Four Roses Single barrel!!) All beer must be purchased through the hotel, and the same goes for stinky scotch...I think we should drop another 25cents onto the cost of a beer for a WCN general fund, or something like Caywood's scholarship)

[UK Chic]

Let the countdown begin! I am ready! Come on March!!

Now, I must go - need to start aquiring a taste for bourbon. Oh my! :shock:

[WildcatDan]

I have checked on a big TV for the conference room and we should not have a problem there!

[Denhunter]

Dan, please pm me, or check yours!

Dennis

[CATHYnKY]

Thanks for the reminder guys and gals. Making out my vacation request form as we speak :D

[WildcatDan]

Got it Dennis, thanks!

By the way all, lets give a BIG WCN Thank YOU to DenHunter for securing the conference room (and the liquid refreshment) for us at the hotel.

THANKS DENNIS! :thumbup

[CATHYnKY]

Denhunter wrote: everyone remember you may NOT bring anything other than WCN sanctioned bourbon into the conference room.
Which is????

[Buddah]

a friend and i are coming down. staying with some of his friends.

[Will Lavender]

Buddah wrote: a friend and i are coming down.
Awesome, Devin! We'll finally get to meet. My wife and I are making the trip, as we do every year.

[Buddah]

:thumbup defnitely, your right on top of the list along with terry and denhunter ( if he is himself ;) ) of the people i haven't met. always look forward to seeing rick..

last SEC tournment i went to was in 97 in memphis.

[DenCat]

65 days and counting. I cannot wait.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

:cool:My annual leave is in place, hotel rooms booked and I'm told I have tickets...life is good!!!

[Denhunter]

Hey! Read the posts, girl! There is alist under the Whiskey thread...and basically all other bourbon except Maker's Mark, who is being punished for screwing up the sign outside of the Rathskellar!!!;)

(Your talking with a man who smuggled George Stagg into the bar last year contained in beer bottles, by the way...:cool:like I got any credibility:cool:)

[wildcatfaninnc]

anybody play poker? I would be interested in playing a little texas hold'em a couple of nights if anybody is game. I have the chip set.

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Poker?

At Bourbon Fest?

Nah.... I'll pass. I love poker. I love bourbon. I can't afford them simultaneously.

:cool:

[wildcatfaninnc]

KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Poker?

At Bourbon Fest?

Nah.... I'll pass. I love poker. I love bourbon. I can't afford them simultaneously.

:cool:
Oh come on Blue! I promise I wont let you lose too much money ;):lol:

[CurlyCat]

I'm totally in for some poker. :ggrin:

[wildcatfaninnc]

CurlyCat wrote: I'm totally in for some poker. :ggrin:


okay folks, we have the lovely CurlyCat stepping up to the plate. Who's next?

CurlyCat, I have a feeling you are going to smoke us all.:lol:;)

[Terry L. Wildcat]

:cool:I now have the travel taken care of so get ready my Wildcat friends.

[Denhunter]

wildcatfaninnc wrote: KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Poker?

At Bourbon Fest?

Nah.... I'll pass. I love poker. I love bourbon. I can't afford them simultaneously.

:cool:
Oh come on Blue! I promise I wont let you lose too much money ;):lol:Why don't I just give you money??? I'll be lucky to hold a glass, much less cards...

[Denhunter]

Terry L. Wildcat wrote: :cool:I now have the travel taken care of so get ready my Wildcat friends.Yeah, baby!! We will probably drive up from O-Do with all our junk. Call me if there is something special we should bring...:shock:

[POEKLM]

Denhunter wrote: wildcatfaninnc wrote: KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Poker?

At Bourbon Fest?

Nah.... I'll pass. I love poker. I love bourbon. I can't afford them simultaneously.

:cool:
Oh come on Blue! I promise I wont let you lose too much money ;):lol:Why don't I just give you money??? I'll be lucky to hold a glass, much less cards...Thanks for a good laugh. I can't wait to see you again. I hope Nashville is ready for WCN.

[UK Chic]

Terry L. Wildcat wrote: :cool:I now have the travel taken care of so get ready my Wildcat friends.
Wahoo!! We have Terry taken care of!

Dennis has enough bourbon for his first hour in NashVegas. Man, this is going to be one wild trip - wahoo!!!

People, QUICK! Teach me to play poker and acquire a taste forBourbon!! :cool:

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Terry L. Wildcat wrote: :cool:I now have the travel taken care of so get ready my Wildcat friends.

Now that's what I'm talkin' about!

http://www.wildcatfaithful.com/images/2005%20SEC%20Tourney/P3110047.JPG

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Tom , That's scary!

[WildcatRick]

wildcatfaninnc wrote: anybody play poker? I would be interested in playing a little texas hold'em a couple of nights if anybody is game. I have the chip set.Jon, dont worry aboutbringing your poker set. My son Kyle has aTexas Hold'em set here and had planned on arranging some games during the tourney, too. I'll let you two get together on that, I think you met Kyle in Atlanta last year.

[wildcatfaninnc]

Rick, thanks for the heads up on the chips.

I may have met him but things were blurry from time-to-time.

[suzanness]

:)Greatgame today! Just wondering - where does the team stay in Nashville for the tournament?

[bwright]

Is there still rooms available?

[wildcatfaninnc]

I think I saw a post where there are rooms left. $139 a night. You wont be able to find a better rate anywhere in Nashville based on our location and the niceness (is that a word) of the hotel.

[WildcatRick]

suzanness wrote: :)Greatgame today! Just wondering - where does the team stay in Nashville for the tournament?
They are staying across the street from our hotel at the Loews.

We still have rooms available.

[Denhunter]

Just spoke to the sales manager...Here's some good news...

CIGARS ARE ALLOWED IN THE BAR!!!!

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Yeah, Baby!

http://image24.webshots.com/25/8/3/32/38780332KzgTOq_ph.jpg

[CurlyCat]

Denhunter wrote: Just spoke to the sales manager...Here's some good news...

CIGARS ARE ALLOWED IN THE BAR!!!!


Well, mine happen to be extremely small cigars and the only difference is the paper is white not brown. Oh, they also have a filter. Can I still smoke 'em there? ;)

[UK Chic]

Denhunter wrote: Just spoke to the sales manager...Here's some good news...

CIGARS ARE ALLOWED IN THE BAR!!!!

Dennis, I have a feeling you and the hotel mgr are going to be best friends before the tournament hits! :P

42 days and counting - wahoo!!

Goals: (1) Lose Weight, (2) Learn to like bourbon, (3) Learn to play poker. I have 42 days - I should be able to cover it!

[Terry L. Wildcat]

:cool:Curly, Mine don't have a filter...can I smoke them there?

[Terry L. Wildcat]

UK Chic wrote: Denhunter wrote: Just spoke to the sales manager...Here's some good news...

CIGARS ARE ALLOWED IN THE BAR!!!!

Dennis, I have a feeling you and the hotel mgr are going to be best friends before the tournament hits! :P

42 days and counting - wahoo!!

Goals: (1) Lose Weight, (2) Learn to like bourbon, (3) Learn to play poker. I have 42 days - I should be able to cover it!

Carrie, Worry not...Mr. Bourbon (our Denhunter) will teach you the art of sipping fine bourbon.

[Denhunter]

Mine are hand rolled...usually with Tops...while I am looking over my shoulder....:ggrin:

[Terry L. Wildcat]

:cool:Thanks to Kristen andNC Cat, ColoradoWildcat and I will be sitting in Section 113, Row P. :D

[wildcatfaninnc]

Terry, I think I'll be sitting there with you as well.

[Denhunter]

NO!!! How did you get books?

[wildcatfaninnc]

Denhunter wrote: NO!!! How did you get books?

Not for sure if you are talking to me or Terry on this one. I got mine through UGA. I thought for sure we would be in upper level (305 and 306) after seeing where other people are sitting.

[wildcatfaninnc]

Got mine today!!! Sec 112, Row MM.....woohoooo!!!!!

[NC Cat]

Terry L. Wildcat wrote: :cool:Thanks to Kristen andNC Cat, ColoradoWildcat and I will be sitting in Section 113, Row P. :D
SCORE!!!

And BTW, it was all Kristen, not me. I learned long ago that when she sets outon a mission, it's best to just get out of her way.;)

Can't wait for the fun to begin!!!!

[wildcatfaninnc]

BigBlueTom wrote: wildcatfaninnc wrote: Got mine today!!! Sec 112, Row MM.....woohoooo!!!!!Just got mine today too. I'm not far from ya 111 row C. Wow I can't believe I even got tickets much less lowers. I can't wait. GO BIG BLUE!!!
I tried to do a little research on how the row numbers go at Gaylord. If you look in the back of your booklet of tickets you will see theydo it very arse backwards. It appears in the lower bowl, they start in double letters (ex., Row MM) and go to single letters. I have Sec. 112, row MM and the Row of seats in this section start at Row CC and make their way up to like Row N. Just very odd they do it this way.

Anybody else notice this? I hope this is correct and not a misprint because I'll have some wonderful seats very close.

[KY Blue in Carolina]

I tried to do a little research on how the row numbers go at Gaylord. If you look in the back of your booklet of tickets you will see theydo it very arse backwards. It appears in the lower bowl, they start in double letters (ex., Row MM) and go to single letters. I have Sec. 112, row MM and the Row of seats in this section start at Row CC and make their way up to like Row N. Just very odd they do it this way.

Anybody else notice this? I hope this is correct and not a misprint because I'll have some wonderful seats very close.

I think you'll be pleased, Jon.

If you compare all the seating charts.... It looks to me like the "permanant" lower arena seats run A-P from the bottom to the top. On the setups with portable standards (basketball; hockey, etc) they start at AA at the bottom and run BB, CC, DD, etc on the way up until they hit the permanant seats at Row A.

By my calculations... you're 13 rows off the floor.

[Will Lavender]

wildcatfaninnc wrote: BigBlueTom wrote: wildcatfaninnc wrote: Got mine today!!! Sec 112, Row MM.....woohoooo!!!!!Just got mine today too. I'm not far from ya 111 row C. Wow I can't believe I even got tickets much less lowers. I can't wait. GO BIG BLUE!!!
I tried to do a little research on how the row numbers go at Gaylord. If you look in the back of your booklet of tickets you will see theydo it very arse backwards. It appears in the lower bowl, they start in double letters (ex., Row MM) and go to single letters. I have Sec. 112, row MM and the Row of seats in this section start at Row CC and make their way up to like Row N. Just very odd they do it this way.

Anybody else notice this? I hope this is correct and not a misprint because I'll have some wonderful seats very close.

You're a lucky man. I'm currently bidding on three booklets on eBay in section 305, row Q. I was hoping to get up close, but it looks like "close" this year is going to = "big bucks." :cry::thumbdown

I'm sort of torn between paying the money for good seats - because I love good seats - and going cheaper and far away. There's a good possibility the Cats aren't going to be around too long for my family and me to enjoy those good seats this year.

[wildcatfaninnc]

KY Blue in Carolina wrote: I tried to do a little research on how the row numbers go at Gaylord. If you look in the back of your booklet of tickets you will see theydo it very arse backwards. It appears in the lower bowl, they start in double letters (ex., Row MM) and go to single letters. I have Sec. 112, row MM and the Row of seats in this section start at Row CC and make their way up to like Row N. Just very odd they do it this way.

Anybody else notice this? I hope this is correct and not a misprint because I'll have some wonderful seats very close.

I think you'll be pleased, Jon.

If you compare all the seating charts.... It looks to me like the "permanant" lower arena seats run A-P from the bottom to the top. On the setups with portable standards (basketball; hockey, etc) they start at AA at the bottom and run BB, CC, DD, etc on the way up until they hit the permanant seats at Row A.

By my calculations... you're 13 rows off the floor.I think you are correct Tom. I am so freaking happy right now.

[wildcatfaninnc]

Will-

I saw your name out there bidding on the tix. Not a bad price to pay since there are limited this yr. good luck!

I bought (paid way toooooooo much!!!)some tickets to the Senior Day game about a week ago. I found a couple of tickets in a better section about the same price and got them. Now trying to sell the other pair on eBay. I sure hope I can get some of my money back. I paid way too much for them but I didnt want to miss it again this yr.

[Will Lavender]

wildcatfaninnc wrote: Will-

I saw your name out there bidding on the tix. Not a bad price to pay since there are limited this yr. good luck!

I bought (paid way toooooooo much!!!)some tickets to the Senior Day game about a week ago. I found a couple of tickets in a better section about the same price and got them. Now trying to sell the other pair on eBay. I sure hope I can get some of my money back. I paid way too much for them but I didnt want to miss it again this yr.

I'm only bidding on them because that's about our price range and I need three. I don't think they'll stay at that price, though, because there are four days left. They'll probably be up to $1500+ by Monday evening. :?

I really thought I'd be able to get three books for around $12- or $1300. I'm not sure if it's Gaylord that is causing the prices to be so high (and I've also checked around on the various ticket sites around the web, and they're all WAY high), or if it's just early. If I knew for a fact that I could get some lowers in my price range, I'd wait until mid-February to buy. But with the slim pickings and wild prices I've seen around the web, I'm beginning to worry.

I absolutely LOVE the court level at the SEC Tournament. We were about 13 rows away last year and it was awesome. I guess a person could always get some tickets from the losing team and move down, but then you're talking about $100 extra, probably.

Tough call. :?

[Buddah]

KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Terry L. Wildcat wrote: :cool:I now have the travel taken care of so get ready my Wildcat friends.

Now that's what I'm talkin' about!

http://www.wildcatfaithful.com/images/2005%20SEC%20Tourney/P3110047.JPGthat is exactly what we are talking about.. better not dissapoint my friend. :cool:i doubt nashville can handle both of us..

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Am I to infer that you're coming to Nashville Devin? Better bring two bottles of Absynthe and body armor ;).....

[Buddah]

KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Am I to infer that you're coming to Nashville Devin? Better bring two bottles of Absynthe and body armor ;).....



You inference is correct Tom...... Its 60/40, just depends on work and school... But absinthe and who knows what else....

I will have a body guard. ;)We are staying with some of friend's buddies in nashville.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

:cool:Devin,Play Nashville Skyline and get your *** to Nashville.

[Buddah]

Terry L. Wildcat wrote: :cool:Devin,Play Nashville Skyline and get your *** to Nashville.


:thumbupi hear that, and a little john wesley harding... I come with gifts and presents for you terry. ;)

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Buddah wrote: Terry L. Wildcat wrote: :cool:Devin,Play Nashville Skyline and get your *** to Nashville.


:thumbupi hear that, and a little john wesley harding... I come with gifts and presents for you terry. ;)

Two of my favorite Mr. Dylan albums...see you in Tennessee.

[Hilltoppcat]

CurlyCat wrote: Denhunter wrote: Just spoke to the sales manager...Here's some good news...

CIGARS ARE ALLOWED IN THE BAR!!!!


Well, mine happen to be extremely small cigars and the only difference is the paper is white not brown. Oh, they also have a filter. Can I still smoke 'em there? ;)

Yeah, but I bet a a Cuban didn't roll yours...;)

[KY Blue in Carolina]

34 Days!

Left to Right - Colorado Wildcat, Curly Cat, Drunk Chick, BolderBlue, my bride (New Blue in Carolina), your's truly, and Terry, by god damn near 60, Wildcat!

[CurlyCat]

Great shot Tom. It brings back great memories and smiles. What happened to your hat though? ;)

You pegged that right about the "drunk chick". She kept rumbling on and on about Dale Brown, "Dale, he's my baby". lol

[Terry L. Wildcat]

:cool:Less than five weeks...guess I'd better start practicing my drinking ;)

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Don't know where the hat was Sharlene...

Another one:

Colorado Wildcat, NC Cat, Florida Cracker, Terry Wildcat, BolderBlue

[CATHYnKY]

I remember those pics. Was at UKChic's house last night with a few other WCN folks. We ARE ready.

[UK Chic]

Cathy, If last night was any indication of the tourney, I am sure we are all 110% ready for this one.
I haven't yelled and paced like that in a long time.....at least a couple weeks. :P

I truly am ready to be around some great UK fans that have the same passion as I do. When people tell me I am over the edge, I take that as a compliment. :cool:

[CATHYnKY]

UK Chic wrote: Cathy, If last night was any indication of the tourney, I am sure we are all 110% ready for this one.
I haven't yelled and paced like that in a long time.....at least a couple weeks. :P

I truly am ready to be around some great UK fans that have the same passion as I do. When people tell me I am over the edge, I take that as a compliment. :cool:
So do I and proud of it. :)

[UK78ALUM]

Rick,

Please release the two rooms I had. Unfortunately, my family is not going to be able to make the trip this year. Thanks!

Dave

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Coming up quickly!

[wildcatfaninnc]

That sure is one good looking bunch of Cat fans! :thumbup:lol:

[CurlyCat]

Nice white out there Tom. :ggrin:

[KY Blue in Carolina]

CurlyCat wrote: Nice white out there Tom. :ggrin:


I wondered who'd be the first to notice and comment. :)


Ya gotta do... what ya gotta do! ;)

[CATHYnKY]

WildcatRick wrote: No deposit, just reserve with credit card.

And, Thanks!
I have a question. I hate to bring it up, but.....if we go one and out are we obligated to stay all 3 nights? Just asking.

[WildcatRick]

Not sure about their policy on that.

[CurlyCat]

Come on Cathy, think on the bright side. If the Wildcats do lose, no one will confiscate our liquor. ;)

[WildcatDan]

I have a call in to the hotel to find out about the early checkout policy. Surely you all would want to stay and hang out with the fine folks of WCN anyway, right? :)

[wildcatfaninnc]

I'll be there for the entire weekend. A loss isnt going to run me out of town and prevent me from hanging out with some of the best people in the world.

[CATHYnKY]

CurlyCat wrote: Come on Cathy, think on the bright side. If the Wildcats do lose, no one will confiscate our liquor. ;)
I AM thinking bright. I'm still thinking a bye on Thursday. I don't mind staying Thurs and Fri no matter what the outcome. Depending on what happens, staying until Sunday might be pushing it. I am at Marsha's mercy no matter what. Just checking on policy. That's all. See you soon. Can't wait! We'll make it a WCN reunion no matter what. Heck, I might even try some of that good stuff Denhunter keeps talking about.

[CATHYnKY]

wildcatfaninnc wrote: I'll be there for the entire weekend. A loss isnt going to run me out of town and prevent me from hanging out with some of the best people in the world.
I should maybe delete my inquiry about early check out policy :? If you think about it, even if you play4 games, that's only 8 to 10 hours of hoops. Heck we spend that much time partying in one night :D

[wildcatfaninnc]

CATHYnKY wrote: wildcatfaninnc wrote: I'll be there for the entire weekend. A loss isnt going to run me out of town and prevent me from hanging out with some of the best people in the world.
I should maybe delete my inquiry about early check out policy :? If you think about it, even if you play4 games, that's only 8 to 10 hours of hoops. Heck we spend that much time partying in one night :D

Cathy, I hope you didn't take my post as negative or personal. :blush: I didn't mean it that way. I was just trying to get everyone thinking the same way so we have a good turnout and everyone hangs around to meet new and old friends. Sorry!

[CATHYnKY]

wildcatfaninnc....you have a PM :)

[WildcatDan]

Just a heads up - if anyone else is planning on going you need to go ahead and call the hotel to get a room. When I talked to the sales manager yesterday she let me know that they still have "a few" rooms left. We did not fill our allotment of rooms andthose that were leftare now back open to the general public. If you do call to reserve a room still mention that you are with WCN so they can try to put you within the same area as the rest of us!

[KY Blue in Carolina]

http://www.wildcatfaithful.com/images/2005%20SEC%20Tourney/03-12-05_1823.jpg

Ol' Two Fisted Terry!

[CurlyCat]

Hey, that is my beer starring in Terry's left hand. I took the picture so he was giving me an assist with the beer. However, he probably did have a flask of bourbon in his back pocket . :ggrin:

[PsychoCat]

and thats my hubby (NC CAT)in the white shirt next to Terry in the back....good thing they had you Curly to keep them in-line ;)

[CurlyCat]

Girlfriend, all three of those fellows were very well behaved. At least they were until 10:00 p.m. when I typically left them and went to bed. ;)

They were awfully nice to let me follow them around to and from the games. Since I went to Atlanta by myself, they helped ensure I was always safe. Nobody would mess with those three fellows. I laughed my head off at them.

I so wish you were going to the tournament! I am practicing my toast to you though!

[KY Blue in Carolina]

CurlyCat wrote: Girlfriend, all three of those fellows were very well behaved. At least they were until 10:00 p.m. when I typically left them and went to bed. ;)



10:00?

I think not.

:P

[CurlyCat]

Tom, definitely not on Sunday night when we were drowning our sorrows. :ggrin:

But honestly, I usually party hearty early and then get to bed when the club closes, so maybe not quite 10, but surely earlier than alot of you folks got to bed. There were plenty of "after parties" that I passed on to get some rest. Except for Sunday night of course, which honestly turned out to be my latest night out. We had a blast, even though we were sad our Wildcats lost.

I am not kidding, I still expect Kentucky to win out the 2006 SEC Tournament! :thumbup

[BrodyS CATS]

:)

Hey iam new to the wildcat nation website. But been a fan since 1980, hope we can win SEC tournment:wildcatfacego cats.



Go big Blue

[CurlyCat]

Welcome Brody and thanks for the support for the Cats. We need all of that we can find. :ggrin:

[CATHYnKY]

Hey Curly. Love your signature and totally agree. See you in Nashville.

[CurlyCat]

Thanks girlfriend. Can't wait to see you! :)

[CoquieKat]

Hey everyone,

If you'll go to the link below, this will tell you everything you need to know about the pep rally that the local chapter of the UK Alumni Association is holding for the SEC Tournament:

http://www.ukalumni.net/pages.php?page_id=32

Looks like it'll be a Thursday pep rally. I actually have a decent shot of making it over there if that's the case because I can take an...ahem...long lunch...

[Littlemeyer]

Thanks for the pep rally info! I'm still holding out hope that we'll get the East #2 seed, and play the last game Friday night.

Hmmm. Does anybody have any information on the Wildhorse Saloon? I went to their website, but it didn't have what I was looking for. Sounds like a place for adults. Surely, for a pep rally, they'll allow kids? My nephew is looking more forward to the pep rally than anything else. I think he has a crush on the cheerleaders.


EDIT: Forgot to ask, are the times for the pep rally eastern or central?

[wildcatfaninnc]

The Wildhorse Saloon is just fine for kids. It's a good sized restaraunt/bar/small concert venue and seems to be a logical choice for the rally due to the size of the UK following. When TNN was still up and running you would see them broadcasting from the Wildhorse Saloon all the time. It's somewhat of a touristy spot as well.

The alumni website states is just steps away from GEC....last time I was in Nasville, it was more than steps away. Don't get me wrong, it's not a long walk but its a few blocks. It's located down on the river.

[CoquieKat]

Littlemeyer wrote:
EDIT: Forgot to ask, are the times for the pep rally eastern or central?


I would guess that they're Central...

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Wildhorse Saloon (http://www.wildhorsesaloon.com/?id=1481&loc=&sloc=1)

[UK Chic]

2 weeks and I can barely contain myself!! I purchased a new UK sweatshirt and pullover yesterday. I have my KENTUCKY bag ready to pack up. Hotel is ready & waiting. My only enemy right now is time. :D

See all my BLUE friends in 2 weeks in NashVegas! Can't wait!! Now, let's just win the next 4 games!!!!! :thumbup

[DenCat]

I hear you UKChic. I can't wait. The only question is how much booze to take with us. Last year I(we) went through an embarrassing amount of alcohol. And that didn't include what wehad when we went out.

[CATHYnKY]

Am I the only one going who doesn't have tix yet? I thought there would be bunches of folks in the WCN party room to watch with. Guess I had better be scraping me up some tix.

[CARDSRTOAST]

CATHYnKY wrote: Am I the only one going who doesn't have tix yet? I thought there would be bunches of folks in the WCN party room to watch with. Guess I had better be scraping me up some tix.If you want a source..I can put you in touch...

[CARDSRTOAST]

CATHYnKY wrote: CurlyCat wrote: Come on Cathy, think on the bright side. If the Wildcats do lose, no one will confiscate our liquor. ;)
I AM thinking bright. I'm still thinking a bye on Thursday. I don't mind staying Thurs and Fri no matter what the outcome. Depending on what happens, staying until Sunday might be pushing it. I am at Marsha's mercy no matter what. Just checking on policy. That's all. See you soon. Can't wait! We'll make it a WCN reunion no matter what. Heck, I might even try some of that good stuff Denhunter keeps talking about.Scary thought "at Marsha's mercy"....I shudder.

[CATHYnKY]

CARDSRTOAST wrote: Scary thought "at Marsha's mercy"....I shudder.Wellllll........I am at Marsha's mercy! You know how she is, don't you??? :ggrin:

[CurlyCat]

Cathy, win or lose, we're not letting Marsha leave us, so plan to stay through. :ggrin:

[CARDSRTOAST]

CATHYnKY wrote: CARDSRTOAST wrote: Scary thought "at Marsha's mercy"....I shudder.Wellllll........I am at Marsha's mercy! You know how she is, don't you??? :ggrin:yes I Do!

[ukspicoli]

I can't wait to get there...I am driving from Columbia on Wednesday and staying til Sunday. We're staying at the Embassy Suites right behind the WCN hotel. I'll be over ther quite a bit though!

[Terry L. Wildcat]

A QUESTION FOR OUR NASHVILLE CATS...how far is a liquor store from our Nation hotel?...this is a matter of survival :cool:

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Terry L. Wildcat wrote: A QUESTION FOR OUR NASHVILLE CATS...how far is a liquor store from our Nation hotel?...this is a matter of survival :cool:
Terry, according to Wildcat Elvis, there is a very well stocked (premium bourbons) liquor store very close to our hotel.

[KY Blue in Carolina]

http://www.wildcatfaithful.com/images/2005%20SEC%20Tourney/P3110054.JPG

10 Days and counting down!

[Terry L. Wildcat]

KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Terry L. Wildcat wrote: A QUESTION FOR OUR NASHVILLE CATS...how far is a liquor store from our Nation hotel?...this is a matter of survival :cool:
Terry, according to Wildcat Elvis, there is a very well stocked (premium bourbons) liquor store very close to our hotel.

:cool:

[CurlyCat]

9 days and counting for me! :ggrin::ggrin::ggrin:

[wildcatfaninnc]

Same for me as well.....9 days. I'll be heading out Sat morning on my way to visit my folks in Western Ky and attend Senior Day on Sunday. I can't freakin wait to get there. It's a slow day here at the office so I'm printing out all my hotel information, directions and checking things off of my "to do list" before heading out. I'm going to explode by the time Sat gets here.:lol:

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Over the protestations of my bride who does not like to fly, I'm changing plans and we're flying. We will be in Wednesday afternoon - should be at the hotel between 5:30 and 6:00.

So..... 9 days and counting down for me, too! :thumbup

http://media.nasaexplores.com/lessons/03-011/images/plane_blue.gif

[wildcatfaninnc]

KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Over the protestations of my bride who does not like to fly, I'm changing plans and we're flying. We will be in Wednesday afternoon - should be at the hotel between 5:30 and 6:00.

So..... 9 days and counting down for me, too! :thumbup

http://media.nasaexplores.com/lessons/03-011/images/plane_blue.gif

Hell yeah! :lol:

[DenCat]

I could have a change of plans and might be in Wednesday as well. Not sure just yet.

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Anybody know if the Sportsman's Grille is still in existence? It was out to the southwest past Vandy IIRC. It's been 18 years since I left Nashville... but the Sportsman's Grille was a hangout back then.

I remember being there watching the NCAA finals where Keith Smart hit the game winner over Syracuse in 1987..

[WildcatRick]

KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Anybody know if the Sportsman's Grille is still in existence? It was out to the southwest past Vandy IIRC. It's been 18 years since I left Nashville... but the Sportsman's Grille was a hangout back then.

I remember being there watching the NCAA finals where Keith Smart hit the game winner over Syracuse in 1987..
Its still there, close to another great place to eat...San Antonio Taco Company.

[wildcatfaninnc]

WildcatRick wrote: KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Anybody know if the Sportsman's Grille is still in existence? It was out to the southwest past Vandy IIRC. It's been 18 years since I left Nashville... but the Sportsman's Grille was a hangout back then.

I remember being there watching the NCAA finals where Keith Smart hit the game winner over Syracuse in 1987..
Its still there, close to another great place to eat...San Antonio Taco Company.Just the name of this place gets me fired up.... San Antonio Taco Company. I spent the best and wildest 4 yrs of my life in San Antonio. I left SA on a good note in 98....UK won it all baby!!!!

[WildcatRick]

Terry L. Wildcat wrote: A QUESTION FOR OUR NASHVILLE CATS...how far is a liquor store from our Nation hotel?...this is a matter of survival :cool:That and anything else you will need is within walking or staggering distance from our hotel.

[WildcatRick]

wildcatfaninnc wrote: WildcatRick wrote: KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Anybody know if the Sportsman's Grille is still in existence? It was out to the southwest past Vandy IIRC. It's been 18 years since I left Nashville... but the Sportsman's Grille was a hangout back then.

I remember being there watching the NCAA finals where Keith Smart hit the game winner over Syracuse in 1987..
Its still there, close to another great place to eat...San Antonio Taco Company.Just the name of this place gets me fired up.... San Antonio Taco Company. I spent the best and wildest 4 yrs of my life in San Antonio. I left SA on a good note in 98....UK won it all baby!!!!Jon, maybe we will go there sometime Wed, everything is made fresh and they have the best wings around. Beers in buckets of ice, also. Great place.

[wildcatfaninnc]

WildcatRick wrote: wildcatfaninnc wrote: WildcatRick wrote: KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Anybody know if the Sportsman's Grille is still in existence? It was out to the southwest past Vandy IIRC. It's been 18 years since I left Nashville... but the Sportsman's Grille was a hangout back then.

I remember being there watching the NCAA finals where Keith Smart hit the game winner over Syracuse in 1987..
Its still there, close to another great place to eat...San Antonio Taco Company.Just the name of this place gets me fired up.... San Antonio Taco Company. I spent the best and wildest 4 yrs of my life in San Antonio. I left SA on a good note in 98....UK won it all baby!!!!Jon, maybe we will go there sometime Wed, everything is made fresh and they have the best wings around. Beers in buckets of ice, also. Great place.
Sounds good to me. If my golf game gets rained out (not looking goodright now)on Wed with Kuttawa Cat,I will be down early and checking in around 1 or so. If the weather cooperates, I will be down around 6 or 7 hopefully.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

:cool:Thanks Wildcat fans...see you soon.

[bluesuede]

Terry L. Wildcat wrote: A QUESTION FOR OUR NASHVILLE CATS...how far is a liquor store from our Nation hotel?...this is a matter of survival :cool:

Midtown Liquor & Wine Superstore is only about 3 or 4 blocks. They have one of the largest selections of Bourbons in Nashville. Next door there is a party store with a huge selection of beers from around the world. Also they have a large walk-in humidor stocked with all your favorite cigars. Sorry Terry, pre-rolled only! Or maybe the Hustler Store 2 doors down will have what you want. :lol::lol:We will try to put together a list of some of the restaurants and bars that are a short walk from the hotel. Blackstone Brewery, Amerigo's,Las Palmas Mexican, Quiznos, Longhorn Steakhouse , Da Vincis Gourmet Pizza, Pizza Hut, Jack in the Box, even Ruth Chris for you high rollers. Look forward to seeing everyone at the Marriott Courtyard. Even if you don't have tickets this will be a fun place to hang out and enjoy the hospitality & the fellowship! GO CATS!!!:dude::dude::dude:

[Littlemeyer]

Is there an agenda set yet for WCN? I remember last year there was that party in the Rathskellar (sp?). Anything like that this year? We're going to try to make as many of the games as possible there in the conference room. Hopefully we'll be able to get some tickets for the later games without selling our cars and walking home.

[Will Lavender]

This may have been addressed already on this thread.

But...

...do the rooms have refrigerators?

[KY Blue in Carolina]

We're working on an agenda... need for the tournament bracket to get firmed up.

According to their website, some rooms have a fridge, some may not...

[DenCat]

WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!! I got my tickets today!

[WildcatRick]

We will be using the conference room Thursday - Saturday to host a gathering for everybody. There will be access to a bar as well as a WCN bourbon table. We are planning a meal together somewhere like Monell's for Saturday.

There are lots of restaurants and bars close to the restaurant if we want to gather somewhere close by.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

DenCat wrote: WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!! I got my tickets today!
:cool:I said something to that effect when I got mine...thanks Rick and EVERYBODY for putting this together...see my friends soon.

[UK Chic]

WildcatRick wrote: We will be using the conference room Thursday - Saturday to host a gathering for everybody. There will be access to a bar as well as a WCN bourbon table. We are planning a meal together somewhere like Monell's for Saturday.

There are lots of restaurants and bars close to the restaurant if we want to gather somewhere close by.

I will just go ahead and RSVP now for all the WCN events. :D

[WildcatRick]

Looks like we are going to SATCO for dinner on Wed night. If you are going to be here Wed night and want to join us just post it here or PM me. SATCO is just a couple blocks away from the WCN hotel.

[wildcatfaninnc]

WildcatRick wrote: Looks like we are going to SATCO for dinner on Wed night. If you are going to be here Wed night and want to join us just post it here or PM me. SATCO is just a couple blocks away from the WCN hotel.what time did you guys have in mind?

[WildcatRick]

I'll be picking up a coupleWCN'ers from the airport at 6:00, so I guess we could head towards the restaurant around 7:00 or so. Hows that sound?

[wildcatfaninnc]

I'm pretty sure I can make it there by 7. PM me your cell phone so I can have it in case I'm running behind.

[WildcatRick]

For WildcatElvis.........

[WildcatRick]

and.........

[bluesuede]

WildcatRick wrote: and.........Thank you WildcatRick.

[Will Lavender]

The San Antonio Taco Company does sound like a heck of a place. As wildcatfaninnc said, the name itself gets me fired up.

I think we may have to eat there one night. I absolutely love tacos.

[CatsFan4Evr]

Hey Rick...this is Ricky, one of the guys you all usually camp out with for Midnight Madness tix in Lexington, and a friend of Kyle's...do you all have any rooms left? We're coming down Thursday morning and we haven't booked rooms yet...is it too late? Thanks!

[WildcatDan]

We may have a few rooms left in our block - one of us will get back to you on that ASAP.

[CatsFan4Evr]

That's cool, just let me know soon so I can book 'em...Will tickets be somewhat easy to get down there? Ebay is outrageous and I figured I'd get some after the first teams lose on Day 1...

[WildcatRick]

Ricky, send me your full name in an email or PM and I will turn your name in under our block of rooms. I am going to the hotel tomorrow to check out a few things and need to turn the names in then.

Good to hear from you, Kyle is going to give you a call tonight.

[CurlyCat]

I just cancelled an extra room I had at the $139/nite rate. So I know there is at least one room at that rate available right now.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Will Lavender wrote: The San Antonio Taco Company does sound like a heck of a place. As wildcatfaninnc said, the name itself gets me fired up.

I think we may have to eat there one night. I absolutely love tacos.

:cool:Take me with you...I'm another taco lover.

[UK Chic]

Terry L. Wildcat wrote: Will Lavender wrote: The San Antonio Taco Company does sound like a heck of a place. As wildcatfaninnc said, the name itself gets me fired up.

I think we may have to eat there one night. I absolutely love tacos.

:cool:Take me with you...I'm another taco lover.
Rock & Roll - let's make this is a plan for one day/night.

[WildcatRick]

Terry L. Wildcat wrote: Will Lavender wrote: The San Antonio Taco Company does sound like a heck of a place. As wildcatfaninnc said, the name itself gets me fired up.

I think we may have to eat there one night. I absolutely love tacos.

:cool:Take me with you...I'm another taco lover.
They stay open late, we can go whichever night you want.

[CatsFan4Evr]

Hey Rick...if you could, book me the room that CurlyCat just cancelled on. I'm getting more and more excited each day. Tell Kyle we're all going to hang out like we do when you guys areup here. :-D

Ricky

[WildcatRick]

CatsFan4Evr wrote: Hey Rick...if you could, book me the room that CurlyCat just cancelled on. I'm getting more and more excited each day. Tell Kyle we're all going to hang out like we do when you guys areup here. :-D

Ricky
Ricky you are already booked under our rate.

[WildcatRick]

I just got back from the hotel and they gave me a list of everyone under our group. It seems to me there may be some names missing. Some of the names I simply do not recognize. If you want to make sure of your reservation and rate please PM me with the name your room is under and I will check you off the list.

Also, if there is anyone that still needs a room under the original rate, you will need to PM me with your name and I will have to add you before calling the hotel. Any rooms reserved without going through us first will be $179.:shock:We will hold these few extra rooms for acouple more days, so let me know ASAP.

Thanks, look forward to seeing you all in the conference room.

[KY Blue in Carolina]

Lest I forget.....

THANKS, RICK!

We know is was a large pain in the rear to make this happen. The Nation salutes you!

:thumbup

[Will Lavender]

KY Blue in Carolina wrote: Lest I forget.....

THANKS, RICK!

We know is was a large pain in the rear to make this happen. The Nation salutes you!

:thumbup

I second that.

This month has been tough for us. My wife especially is taking the anniversary of her sister's death very hard. Plus, we don't have that much money right now.

Rick and the rest of you all have made things a lot easier. We don't have to worry about finding a hotle, and we get the added bonus of having a discount rate.

Thanks, y'all. Thanks, Rick. God bless you.

[CurlyCat]

Rick, you are...

Da Man! :dude:

And of course, we all love ya. Thanks for taking all of this on. It is surely not fun for you but we most certainly appreciate it! :)

[ColoradoWildcat]

Curly could not have said it better! Thanks Rick!

[UK Chic]

A Thursday early game??!! (*&^&%$&^$!!!!! And I am being nice when I type this. :P

Looks like a Thursday start so a 11am Pep Rally at the Wildhorse Saloon. If we weren't ready for the tournament before, we should be now! By 12-1ish on Thursday, we will be riding high, cheering on the CATS and about to cheer them on to a victory against Ole Miss. I am READY!

Rick, change of plans - we will be coming down much earlier on Thursday than planned. Be ready for the Blue Crew from the 'ville around 8-9am.
Remember, its 5 o'clock somewhere - GO CATS!!!!!

[WildcatinNC]

DITTO's!!!!

[Terry L. Wildcat]

:(:(:(:(ColoradoWildcat and I are nowtrying to arrive on Wednesday night...for Deadwood fans you can imagine my language at the moment...Swedgin'

[KY Blue in Carolina]

:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup
...on coming Wed.

:lol::lol::lol:
... on Swedgin'

[DenCat]

The wife and I will also be in Wednesday, sometime early afternoon.

[CoquieKat]

If you're going to the pep rally at Wildhorse, remember that the $15 fee is CASH ONLY. It mentions this on the website that I posted previously, but I almost overlooked it myself. For those like me who are usually plastic-dependent, make sure you have CASH. I'm a volunteer to help out with the money, but in what capacity, I'm not sure. So you may see me, you may not.

I now conclude this public service announcement...

[UK Chic]

CoquieKat wrote: If you're going to the pep rally at Wildhorse, remember that the $15 fee is CASH ONLY. It mentions this on the website that I posted previously, but I almost overlooked it myself. For those like me who are usually plastic-dependent, make sure you have CASH. I'm a volunteer to help out with the money, but in what capacity, I'm not sure. So you may see me, you may not.

I now conclude this public service announcement...
I am sure we will find you there! :DYou have been warned - ha!

[Littlemeyer]

CoquieKat wrote: If you're going to the pep rally at Wildhorse, remember that the $15 fee is CASH ONLY. It mentions this on the website that I posted previously, but I almost overlooked it myself. For those like me who are usually plastic-dependent, make sure you have CASH. I'm a volunteer to help out with the money, but in what capacity, I'm not sure. So you may see me, you may not.

I now conclude this public service announcement...


Thanks for the reminder.

I see it starts at 11:00. Any idea how long it will last? I'm going to be running like mad from 11:00 until about 11:45 acquiring game tickets. Would it be worth the $15 if I didn't get there until almost noon?

[CoquieKat]

Littlemeyer wrote: Thanks for the reminder.

I see it starts at 11:00. Any idea how long it will last? I'm going to be running like mad from 11:00 until about 11:45 acquiring game tickets. Would it be worth the $15 if I didn't get there until almost noon?

Honestly, I couldn't tell you. One of the club members called me and asked if I could help, and I didn't think about asking how long it would last. On the alumni association's website, it gives the contact info for Winn Stephens, who apparently has more info. You might want to give him a buzz at 859-257-8906 or winn@uky.edu (mailto:winn@uky.edu).

Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

[UK Chic]

Littlemeyer wrote: CoquieKat wrote: If you're going to the pep rally at Wildhorse, remember that the $15 fee is CASH ONLY. It mentions this on the website that I posted previously, but I almost overlooked it myself. For those like me who are usually plastic-dependent, make sure you have CASH. I'm a volunteer to help out with the money, but in what capacity, I'm not sure. So you may see me, you may not.

I now conclude this public service announcement...


Thanks for the reminder.

I see it starts at 11:00. Any idea how long it will last? I'm going to be running like mad from 11:00 until about 11:45 acquiring game tickets. Would it be worth the $15 if I didn't get there until almost noon?

I may be a little biased b/c this is my favorite event of the weekend but I def think it is worth it. By then, the cheerleaders and band will be arriving and people will be riding high. We normally stay until the last minute to walk over to the game and get in our seats.

Like I said, I am biased but this proves year and year again to be my highlight of the weekend. I can't wait. I will be there at 10:59 with bells on! :D

[KY Blue in Carolina]

I think Lisa was enjoying the pep rally!

http://www.wildcatfaithful.com/images/2005%20SEC%20Tourney/P3110078.JPG

[DenCat]

KY Blue in Carolina wrote: I think Lisa was enjoying the pep rally!

http://www.wildcatfaithful.com/images/2005%20SEC%20Tourney/P3110078.JPGWith those 24 ounce beers who wouldn't!:cool:

[Terry L. Wildcat]

After further review ColoradoWildcat and I will keep our plans and arrive hopefully to see the second half of the Ole Miss game...our plane is scheduled to land at 1:50PM.

[UK Chic]

Terry L. Wildcat wrote: After further review ColoradoWildcat and I will keep our plans and arrive hopefully to see the second half of the Ole Miss game...our plane is scheduled to land at 1:50PM.
Come straight to the hotel and drop off luggage and hit the shuttle to the arena - wahoo!!

On that note, anyone know how many shuttles the hotel has? The person I spoke with yesterday hinted there was only one that did the airport AND Arena drop's.......hum, they will be very busy if that is the case. :)

[PsychoCat]

They have one 12 passenger van thatwillpick-up and drop-off within a5 mile radius ofthe hotel......first come, first serve.....so my guess is it will mainly be going to and from the Gaylord Thurs - Sun

There is no freeshuttle from the airport - but there are shuttle companys and taxis available for about $25 each way


*There are also free wireless internet connections in the rooms :)

[CATHYnKY]

PsychoCat wrote: They have one 12 passenger van thatwillpick-up and drop-off within a5 mile radius ofthe hotel......first come, first serve.....so my guess is it will mainly be going to and from the Gaylord Thurs - Sun

There is no freeshuttle from the airport - but there are shuttle companys and taxis available for about $25 each way


*There are also free wireless internet connections in the rooms :)
I thought it was within walking distance.

[Will Lavender]

CATHYnKY wrote: PsychoCat wrote: They have one 12 passenger van thatwillpick-up and drop-off within a5 mile radius ofthe hotel......first come, first serve.....so my guess is it will mainly be going to and from the Gaylord Thurs - Sun

There is no freeshuttle from the airport - but there are shuttle companys and taxis available for about $25 each way


*There are also free wireless internet connections in the rooms :)
I thought it was within walking distance.
MapQuest tells me that the arena is about a mile from the hotel.

As of now, it's supposed to be warm but rainy on Thursday. (Actually, they're predicting rain all weekend, but I don't really trust metereologists.) Hopefully it's nice and we can walk. I'm looking forward to getting outside a bit this weekend.

This will be the first time my wife and I will have EVER been away from our son for more than one night. Please God don't rain! :nada:

[CATHYnKY]

Will Lavender wrote: CATHYnKY wrote: I thought it was within walking distance.
MapQuest tells me that the arena is about a mile from the hotel.

As of now, it's supposed to be warm but rainy on Thursday. (Actually, they're predicting rain all weekend, but I don't really trust metereologists.) Hopefully it's nice and we can walk. I'm looking forward to getting outside a bit this weekend.

This will be the first time my wife and I will have EVER been away from our son for more than one night. Please God don't rain! :nada:
Just bring an umbrella. I don't melt in a little warm rain. For your sake I hope it doesn't rain. You and your wife will have a ball with this gang. CAUTION: SEC Tourneys are Habit forming. Just ask me ;)