[Woodcarver] Re: Florida Roundup - Chat

[Sandy Holder]

Hi there Sunshine,
Sorry to hear you aren't able to attend the Roundup in Florida. We aren't 
able to go either. Guess we are glad we didn't if it is that much to stay in 
the area. Guess some folks think they need to really take advantage of the 
influx of people for a special weekend. I couldn't believe that things 
changed in prices to that extent.  The thing is, they probably are all full 
anyway!!

Hope it doesn't impact others who were planning to attend. We have high 
expectations that the Roundp will be wonderful and that the weather will be 
on their side.

Sandy - Evart MI

7th Wood Carvers Roundup - Evart MI June 15-18, 2005
Spit & Whittle Weekend - Evart, Sept 9-11, 2005
http://www.woodcarversroundup.com
Michigan Wood Carvers Association http://miwca.com
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>From: SunshineCarver at aol.com
>>Subject: [Woodcarver] Re: Florida Roundup - Chat
>Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 22:34:00 EST
>
>I was really looking forward to the Roundup in FL. But, sad to say that 
>since
>I don't have an RV and must rely on motels, I don't think I will make it. 
>The
>local facilities near the park are  filled, and the rates in Gainesville
>(where I stay frequently for $50 a night) are starting at $130 a night, and 
>that's
>for a Motel 8 with no Handicapped rooms in sight.  In fact, one place I 
>stay
>when visiting my daughter at school jumped from $79 a night (AARP Rate) to
>$209 a night, and that's for a Comfort Inn!
>I forgot there is a major U. F. Gator week end event, and everyone is
>doubling, or more, the normal rates for last minute shoppers.
>Just goes to show, plan ahead!  Have fun. I hope to see You'll next time
>around.
>      SunshineCarver ........ rt