Got it. Is there space in your RSV? :)
-----Original Message----- From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Todd Hemsell Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 19:45 To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice Don't rent a car. You can just ride with someone else or if you need to, you can call the rental car people and they will deliver one to you. On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 12:41 PM, Todd Hemsell <hems...@gmail.com> wrote: > Nit Noi Thai food is EXCELLENT > http://www.nitnoithai.com/downtown_house.php > > Pappas BBQ is FANTASTIC. Marcum will be there every day eating brisket. > http://pappasbbq.com/location/?id=87 > > If you walk to midtown (about a mile) there are a LOT of places to eat > http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2012/11/top_10_restaurants_in_mid > town.php > > On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 12:30 PM, Roland Janus <roland.ja...@hispeed.ch> wrote: >> Ok, so there is nothing to see in Houston, besides Nasa, which takes >> too much time. >> I could take Best Western, take the train and walk (slowly..) Have >> some shops at TMC. >> >> True? So far I don't need a car for that right? >> >> Eat where without a car? >> >> -R >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >> On Behalf Of Todd Hemsell >> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 19:21 >> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >> Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >> >> Coming to Htown without a car is insanity. >> >> On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 12:18 PM, Marcum, John <jmar...@babc.com> wrote: >>> Like the hotel that is normally $100 jumped to $500 per day? >>> >>> >>> >>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>> On Behalf Of Mary >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 12:17 PM >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> >>> >>> "3 blocks from the convention center it is 3 to 7 a day. >>> There are some lots between the convention center and hess that are >>> around 6 or 7." >>> >>> >>> >>> That's what I thought too. Parked on a Tuesday (day prior to >>> conference) for $8, then the conference started, same lot, price >>> jumped to $20 a day for the next 5 days.... >>> >>> On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 12:41 PM, Roland Janus >>> <roland.ja...@hispeed.ch> >>> wrote: >>> >>> So you recommend using them? Best alternative? >>> Or stay at the airport and rent a car? >>> >>> -R >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>> On Behalf Of Todd Hemsell >>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 18:34 >>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>> Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>> >>> there are no lines for our trains. nobody really rides them. they go >>> from downtown to reliant stadium past the med center. more or less >>> empty at all times. nice benches at all the stops. >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Roland Janus >>> <roland.ja...@hispeed.ch> >>> wrote: >>>> J >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>>> On Behalf Of Rod Trent >>>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 18:20 >>>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> If you were talking about Metro for Windows 8, the line wouldn't be >>>> that long. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>>> On Behalf Of Roland Janus >>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 11:59 AM >>>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Googled TMC J, Texas Medical Center. >>>> >>>> Best Western is about 120 a night. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> How long for the metro line then? Aren't they stuck in the same traffic? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -roland >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>>> On Behalf Of Mary >>>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 17:42 >>>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>>> Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> There's still some hotels available down by the TMC that are, what >>>> I could consider reasonably priced. Plus, they are 1-2 blocks from >>>> the >>> Metro line. >>>> >>>> I go to a conference every year in Houston where the attendance is >>>> 60K+ over the course of 4 days. Logistically, I don't think >>>> 60K+ there's >>>> ever been any issues. $6 cab rides within the loop, $3 daily Metro >>>> fare. Does it add up over the week - of course. For me, it's the >>>> benefits that I get from the conference that far outweigh the >>>> inconvenience of riding the metro or taking a cab. >>>> >>>> With MMS, I was never lucky enough to stay at the conference hotel >>>> or anywhere near, so I always had to take a cab and/or the >>>> monorail, but at least I was able to attend..... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 11:18 AM, Roland Janus >>>> <roland.ja...@hispeed.ch> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Already in the morning or just after the last session (and in >>>> between of course)? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>>> On Behalf Of Adm >>>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 16:56 >>>> To: mssms >>>> Subject: Re: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> It will be hot as hell and very humid! Enjoy! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 10:42 AM, Roland Janus >>>> <roland.ja...@hispeed.ch> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Assuming airbnb isn't working out, as I just asked about one and >>>> the answer >>>> was: can't tell yet (dooh), what's the alternative? >>>> >>>> A distant hotel and getting stuck in traffic twice a day? >>>> >>>> How bad would that be? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -R >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>>> On Behalf Of Roland Janus >>>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 16:34 >>>> >>>> >>>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Never was in Houston (or Texas), but you're saying it's bad choice >>>> in the first place? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>>> On Behalf Of Stephen Leuthold >>>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 16:29 >>>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Honestly, if TechEd was in another place that's not logistically >>>> retarded for these type of events I might of gone. My team and I >>>> are going to give IT/Dev connections a shot this year. Hopefully we >>>> get >>> similar value to MMS. >>>> I know this isn't helpful to this thread. Just venting, again. :) >>>> >>>> Sent from my Windows Phone >>>> >>>> ________________________________ >>>> >>>> From: Roland Janus >>>> Sent: 4/2/2014 8:57 AM >>>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>>> >>>> ARGH! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>>> On Behalf Of Nash Pherson >>>> Sent: Mittwoch, 2. April 2014 15:48 >>>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Yeah, all the airbnb stuff close to the hotel listed by "Kozi >>>> Corporate Housing" is only for month long stays. They advertise 5 >>>> day minimums, but if you aren't booking a month they will only let >>>> you book at the last second. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>>> On Behalf Of Jason Wallace >>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 8:39 AM >>>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> May I just highlight www.airbnb.com again? >>>> >>>> >>>> ________________________________ >>>> >>>> From: jmar...@babc.com >>>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>>> Subject: RE: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>>> Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2014 13:33:27 +0000 >>>> >>>> I think that area is fine. I was looking an apt there and a >>>> co-worker did end up getting one there. There's a free bus that runs in the area. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >>>> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] >>>> On Behalf Of Roland Janus >>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 8:05 AM >>>> To: mssms@lists.myitforum.com >>>> Subject: [mssms] Teched, Hotel/Apartment advice >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Still not sure if I want to go, but if I do, I figured that the >>>> hotels listed with the convention are already booked or too >>>> expensive or >> both... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> But an apartment within the yellow line here should be ok right? >>>> >>>> The distance is rather close, around 1 mile, so walking could be ok >>>> to, right? >>>> >>>> If people walk in Houston J >>>> >>>> Otherwise it's a really short cab drive or maybe bus ride? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Roland >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ________________________________ >>>> >>>> >>>> Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is from a law firm and may be >>>> protected by the attorney-client or work product privileges. 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