BACFest 2020

Jerry N

Jerry N

Climbing to Cruise
Bookings for points-based flights to the US will open soon for us to meet friends at BACFEST 2020 in Tullahoma. We know, BACFEST 2019 is barely gone (the super memories remain) and the Redcoats are champing at the bit for next year's action. Whilst undoubtedly there's lots to be considered please can we have the basics confirmed (and any new info available) just to let folks gather their thoughts and clear their diaries etc.

No rush, no hassle - just when something is available it would be nice to know and so be able to look ahead. Thank you in advance to any and all who are/will be taking on the challenge.

Jerry (and the Captain, Ruth)
 
With few exceptions it has rained and been gloomy since we returned from BACFEST 2019, fields are flooded and now the frosts are appearing - a harbinger of the winter to come. Look forward to seeing you all (and the sun).
 
Redcoats hoping all still on for BACFEST in Tullahoma in Oct. We are booking flight outbound tomorrow, internal flights post BACFEST and Queen Mary for trans-pond crossing home. Should be arriving in ATL around 7 Oct. Looking forward to it already!

Jerry N
 
Jerry, Ruth

For hotel bookings:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tullahoma
Address: 2030 N Jackson St, Tullahoma, TN 37388, United States
Phone: +1 931-222-1414
Codename: Beechcraft Fly-in
Rate = $115USD/night w/Breakfast

I booked last Friday and it went smooth. There is a day event on Wednesday down in Pidgeon Forge, but if you aren't into hiking in the mountains then the "Greet the Meat" event at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum Hanger Bar starts at 1630hrs on Wednesday. Plan is to fly into Tullahoma as a group Thursday morning to start BACFest 2020 with most leaving by Sunday noon. As you know due to distance and cost it is always beneficial to arrive early and depart late to maximise your vacation time. Nashville is 1.5hrs North so if you want to experience country twang, that's the place to be. Hopefully that gets you started. Looking forward to seeing you again.
 
Anne & Michael booked Wednesday the 7th through Sunday the 11th.

Small glitch in that the reservation agent I had on the phone only sees the rate for the 7th and much higher the other nights. The email confirmation I received doesn't even show the rate for the 7th. Guess I've got to up my game on making reservations!

I'll PM our most illustrious VP on who I talk to about this. I booked anyway as I'm sure the rate issue will get fixed.
 
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I should really make sure I have things at hand before I dial. My dates wrong so ignore that post and chuckle if you want.
 
Hotel booked, flights booked across the pond to Nashville, followed link to register and page advised 'registration closed'. Da*n, if booked up already you guys were really quick!

Redcoats trusting it's an IT glitch...….
 
It is fixed .:)



Jerry N said:
Hotel booke d, flights booked across the pond to Nashville, followed link to register and page advised 'registration closed'. Da*n, if booked up already you guys were really quick!

Redcoats trusting it's an IT glitch...….
Click to expand...
 
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Done.
Note to others - The number for the hotel is direct to Holiday Inn, Tullahoma. However, if the line is busy it will direct you to the central reservations system. They can NOT get you the group rate and will have to transfer you back to the hotel in Tullahoma. So if you call and get the automated system, save yourself some time and hang up and try again.
 
Gremlins (or operator error) may still be in play - twice entered data on registration page, confirmed I was not a robot (ostensibly) and pressed 'continue' only to have data wiped and (blank) registration page reappear.....Perhaps it's all to do with Brexit!
 
I tried...

Hotel: "oh yes, we still have availability on those dates, one moment while I transfer you to reservations"
Me: "can i boo...."
*transfer music*
Reservations: "Hi how can I help you"
Me: "I wanted to make a reservation in a group block but the hotel sent me to you
Reservations: "For when and what group"
Me: "blah blah blah"
Reservations: "One moment, let me transfer you back to the hotel"

Then I sat on hold for 5 minutes before I hung up. Guess I'll try again later.
 
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