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Discussion in 'South Central - USA (TN, MS, AL, GA)' started by WaltP, Jun 1, 2006.

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  1. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Just 2 photos from today.


    Well that didn't work out very well!

    I give up. I'll try to load the photos later.
     
  2. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

    Dec 12, 2005
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    Hows the track time going?... are you on pole position yet?
     
  3. Alex_Grim

    Alex_Grim Formula Junior

    Jan 30, 2004
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    Thanks again for the ride to the field. Hope you are having fun. We are leaving after a brief track visit tomorrow, so I hope to see you at up coming events.
     
  4. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

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    Not yet Tom, actually it was a great experience for me.

    Any time Alex, see you back in Atlanta.
     
  5. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

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    Great!!! glad you like the track!!! its kinda addictive...
     
  6. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

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    I can see how people cna get hooked on it.
    I just got home, 11 hours and 665 miles pulling the trailer can wear on a guy!
     
  7. Alex_Grim

    Alex_Grim Formula Junior

    Jan 30, 2004
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    You made it in 11? With a trailer?! We did 12 on the way up and 11.5 on the way back. How did you come home?
     
  8. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

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    I came home: Fairfax County Parkway, I-95 to I-20, I went up: I-20, 285, I-85,I-95, Beltway to the Dulles toll road. Interestingly enough the driving miles and the driving time were exactly the same.
    I've made this trip many times and It's always been 11 hours without the trailer. It's just a lot more tiring with the trailer.
     
  9. Juan-Manuel Fantango

    Juan-Manuel Fantango F1 World Champ
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    I almost came back via 95, but ran into a friend who suggested 66 to 81 to 77. What a fantastic alternative! Shandoah Valley and Fancy Gap to crowded hwy, no contest, and about the same milage to Columbia SC and Charlotte. Try that route next time.
     
  10. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

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    J David, That's my favorite route but when pulling the trailer it's too hilly for me.
     
  11. Juan-Manuel Fantango

    Juan-Manuel Fantango F1 World Champ
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  12. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    I wasn't able to make it to the concourse, thanks for the pictures.
     
  13. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

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    You're welcome, I didn't get very many. I missed running into you up there, did Mike make it also?
     
  14. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Mike didn't make it. I don't know how we missed each other. I arrived Wed evening and didn't leave until Sun afternoon.
     
  15. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

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    That is crazy that we didn't run in to each other, I arrived Saturday the 27th and left Monday the 5th. I have a Sister that lives up there so I spent a lot of time visiting with her. Plus the rent was priced right at my sister's and the AC broke at the hotel, at least in my and some other's rooms. Too bad Mike didn't make it.
     
  16. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    I had a no a/c room.
     
  17. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

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    I was in room 271 with no AC.
    I'm waiting to hear back from Marriott Customer Relations, 3 to 5 days, I'll let you know what my outcome is.
     
  18. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    I was in 293.

    What is your plan? All they gave me was a free breakfast that I didn't ask for.
     
  19. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

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    I told them that I wasn't very happy at all and that I didn't get too much sleep, all wich is true. I plan on seeing what they have to say then go from there. I wouldn't mind it if Marriott just gave me a discount on a stay at any of their hotels. I'm not looking for a refund, just something that I hope is fair from my point of view.
     
  20. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    I may be SOL since I ate the free breakfast. They will probably call that a settlement.
     
  21. WaltP

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    Dr. T, I'll let you know what Marriott says.
     
  22. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

    Dec 12, 2005
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    Hey Guys,

    I worked for Marriott for about 10 years, you want a free weekend stay ... write a letter to Bill (JW Jr.) Marriott and Fed-Ex it to the corp offices in Bethesda... with return receipt ... and I guarantee you will get a letter and a certificate for a free stay... ( they make the owner of each hotel pay for it)

    Works every time... JW - cant stand bs like this from customers... I highly encourage you to do that and especially if the on site mgmt did nothing when you checked out! I would mention you were there with the Ferrari club.. since he has a huge collection too!... tell him that is why you chose Marriott!

    Tom
     
  23. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

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    Thanks Tom, I may try that after I see what they say.
     
  24. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Somebody PM me the address that I need to use to send that letter
     

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