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John D.

Connecticut, USA

Please vote on the proposed change from the Americana Hotel to the Sheridan Hotel.

The Sheridan Hotel which is downtown Niagara and 300 yards from the falls. They are offering us the same conditions as the Americana. Room Rates at the Americana are now $109.00 and the Sheridan $99.00. Pool and proximity to the casino and all other ammenities are right there.

Yes = Move to the Sheridan
No = Stay at the Americana

7/12/2004 10:26:08 AM

John D.

Connecticut, USA

Yes, move to the Sheridan.

7/12/2004 10:34:15 AM

5150

ipswich, ma usa

Yes

John (5150)

7/12/2004 11:23:57 AM

lcheckon

Northern Cambria, Pa.

Yes. This would be a great move.

7/12/2004 12:02:54 PM

mark p

Roanoke Il

good idea if they can't cut us a better rate it is a great idea yes to the move.

7/12/2004 12:09:40 PM

Andy W

Western NY

do they have a meeting room as big or bigger than what we are used to?

can i get a heart-shaped hot tub again?

my vote = yes

7/12/2004 1:49:02 PM

kilrpumpkins

Western Pa.


Could someone clarify? Are we talking Sheridan or Sheraton? Even though I believe that there IS a Sheridan Ave. there, there are, I believe, TWO Sheraton Hotels in Niagara Falls, Ont. also If you're talking about the Sheraton Fallsview, I have stayed there. The Fallsview offers beautiful views of the Falls, but how many rooms will they put aside for us? (They also charge extra for parking.) Could someone please give the address/web site for the place we're talking about, so we are informed before we make any decisions? Thanks!

7/12/2004 2:29:18 PM

SCHWEIGERT

Burt NY

yes it is a good place

7/12/2004 2:38:35 PM

Brigitte

yes, it doesn't matter to me

thanks to all the people that are involved the preparation for this event!

why is it earlier this year, at the beginning of march instead of end of march?

7/12/2004 2:39:55 PM

kilrpumpkins

Western Pa.


The Sheraton Fallsview is at 6755 Fallsview Blvd. The Sheraton On the Falls is at 5875 Falls Ave. I can't find any address for The Sheridan. Which one of the three are we talking about?

7/12/2004 2:41:46 PM

iceman

Eddyz@efirehose.net

Yes let's move if the meeting rooms are similar in size
and Andy gets his heart shaped tub LOL

Eddy

7/12/2004 3:23:40 PM

southern

Appalachian Mtns.

Yes, yes, yes. I wasn't sure if I would be coming back next year, but I will if I get the first 1000# in the "true" South!

7/12/2004 5:47:59 PM

Alun J

Liverpool , England

YES...YES.....and who was in that heart shaped tub Eddy?

7/12/2004 6:43:38 PM

John D.

Connecticut, USA

I will ask Dave and get back to you all, I basically pasted what was in his email to me...

7/12/2004 7:20:46 PM

Tremor

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

To me $10 doesn't matter one way or the other.

We need the gratuity room to be at the end of a hall next door to one of our own rooms. Preferably larger & on the same floor as all the rest of the rooms to avoid disturbing our neighbors again.

The actual conference facilities need to be a good deal larger as well.

7/12/2004 9:39:19 PM

Not 1 of the 50%?

Pa

Yes, sounds good to us!

7/12/2004 10:19:33 PM

Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Will we be able to bring our own beer again? That canadian stuff they call beer would be OK to serve to the Neighbors but not friends.. :) I will Bring extra Leinenkugel's HoneyWeiss so you will not have to drink my last one.

7/12/2004 10:55:20 PM

kilrpumpkins

Western Pa.


Would this move increase the cost of the seminar? The Americana has recently completed their swim "park", and I believe increase rates are to recoup the money they spent on it. The lowest price is not always the best, but perhaps the Americana, faced with losing our business, would match or beat the competition's price. Just a few things to consider while we're waiting to find out where the alternative is located!

7/13/2004 2:10:35 PM

MastaGardener

Chesterfield, MO

Yes

7/13/2004 3:24:48 PM

JMattW

Omaha, NE (N41-15-42 )

Yes, Although I'll be there no matter where it is.

7/14/2004 1:29:17 AM

John D.

Connecticut, USA

I just heard back from Dave. It is the Sheraton Fallsview.

7/14/2004 7:05:49 AM

Joze (Joe Ailts)

Deer Park, WI

Yes, I'd love to be closer to the falls. I definately support the move.

7/14/2004 8:46:42 AM

steelydave

Webster, NY

Sadly, I had to miss the last one, but had a great time the year before and look forward to next years wherever it is held.

7/14/2004 11:32:00 AM

pumpkinpal2

Syracuse, NY

i think the reason, if there is one, that they would have it earlier in March than later, is that if it's later, well, there goes a prime weekend where i or we could be getting some soil preparation done, being that it would be closer to the actual growing season's start.
chances are, though, that i am just making that the reason and believing it. lol. it is probably something to do with how busy it is that time of year.
's' far as i'm concerned, i would be happy if it was even earlier, but no earlier than New Year's Eve-lol........................ eric

7/15/2004 6:36:16 PM

pumpkinpal2

Syracuse, NY

ohhh, yeah,

YES! on the new venue!!!

7/15/2004 6:37:17 PM

mudflap

Spanish Ontario

yes

7/15/2004 9:00:25 PM

pumpkinpicker

Ann Arbor, Mi

Change can be good....kids want to know more about Sheraton's pool....

7/16/2004 6:52:14 PM

kilrpumpkins

Western Pa.


Ppicker,

It's indoors, and as I remember, extremely warm and humid! I have stayed at the Sheraton Fallsview for 4 years now. Even though I rank them a "cut above" the AmeriCana(the view is primo!), there are other amenities that aren't necessarily better, that you will be finding yourself paying more for! I'm just hoping everyone is well informed before voting "yes"! I have no affiliation with either place, but saving $10 on a room can be easily "made up" in other ways! Don't say I didn't warn you!

7/16/2004 8:48:47 PM

Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

How is the Parking at the Sheraton is it Paid?

7/16/2004 10:28:26 PM

ms_pumpkinhead

Gulfport, MS, USA

Will someone post addresses and phone numbers for the hotel for the seminar?

7/16/2004 11:57:52 PM

kilrpumpkins

Western Pa.


Parking used to be free, now I believe it's an additional $10-12. (Good for the entire time of your stay.) They also have a Sunday brunch buffet. By putting "Fallsview webcam" into your searchbox, you can find out more about the hotel and see live photos of the falls! All of the rooms may not offer a view of the falls. I'm sure Dave and the gang will work out all the details for us!

7/17/2004 7:32:07 AM

SIR pumpkin

Frankfort Ohio Usa

Yes that is a better site Fallsview Great plus Casino!

7/17/2004 1:55:45 PM

n.y. randy

Walton N.y.

if parking has to be paid it comes out the same or very close to the same price so it doesnt really matter to us i do like the earlier weekend as eric said more patch prep time randy and deb

7/17/2004 7:09:19 PM

Drew Papez apapez@sympatico.ca

Ontario

good move dave, Rennaisance is right across the street, hilton and casino is two blocks away the new one, and theres a brand new mall connected too the Casino called the Galleria and a lot of restaaurants in a two block radius. Keg Outback, etc etc. Good move

Drew

7/18/2004 11:13:54 AM

pap

Rhode Island

move it or loose it
as long as there are dancing girls some of my friends could care less where you have it
a lap is a lap
besides if we are closer to the casino it wont take a long for me to loose all my money
dick w

7/18/2004 7:12:05 PM

George J

Roselle, IL GJGEM@sbcglobal.net

I would say move it. A bigger room is needed for Friday night. Can they supply that? Tell Dave to bring enough 842 seeds this time.... the 1458 looks good too.

7/18/2004 9:17:34 PM

Alun J

Liverpool , England

Yeah Drew,
but what about the patch tour?...ya hear me Mark?...John?....Ken?

7/19/2004 7:15:44 PM

Paul835

Oxford Mills, Ontario, Can

Yes ....as Shrek would say to Donkey....change is good Donkey

7/19/2004 8:43:57 PM

Ken D.

Connecticut, USA

Nice Alun! You know we are always up for a patch tour. But who has a plant going at that time of year in Canada?!?

Yes, this is a good move.

7/20/2004 6:45:25 AM

Big Kahuna 25

Ontario, Canada.

Dave, Thanks for your work on this. Sounds like a very good move.

7/20/2004 9:21:24 AM

Alun J

Liverpool , England

Ken,
Ya can see the patch better when no plants in the way

7/20/2004 7:52:27 PM

ghoomis

Ma.

Yes lets move it to the sheridan

7/21/2004 8:00:14 AM

sneakysnake

Peach Bottom

hey the move sounds good to me

7/28/2004 8:48:30 PM

1064

Tenino, WA.

I vote yes for the move. It was getting a little crowded in 2003

8/11/2004 12:24:51 AM

cliffrwarren

I'm with Gordon... GO UTES!

My wife and I might just make a trip out of it... from IDAHO!
At least until we out west decide to put together something in
Vegas... hmmm...

Regards, Cliff

http://idahopumpkin.tripod.com

8/20/2004 1:47:59 PM

Gads

Deer Park WA

I just hope my girlfriend and get to go! No opinion on hotels...

8/20/2004 3:40:22 PM

Tremor

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

VEGAS!?!? You think we get in trouble at Niagara just get a load of the mayhem that would ensue in Vegas! Probably NOT a great idea. Especially if I end up rooming again with..........Remember........What happens at Niagara, stays in Niagara.

8/20/2004 7:40:44 PM

Green Angel(Cary Polka)

Grants Pass, Oregon

Hey Steve, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas also. I can say now I will never room with Alun :)

8/20/2004 9:26:45 PM

crammed

Thornhill, Ontario, Canada

I hope to come. WHEN is the seminar?

Although I'm not a member and probably don't have a vote, I would say...

Yes

I have stayed at the Sheridan and it is very nice. It took all of 5 minutes for a friend and I to walk down to the falls. There was even an inexpensive vertically inclined "train" to move people up and down the steep slope.

10/13/2004 2:18:37 AM

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