Here is the info for hotels, motels, etc.
The Gathering 2003 will be held August 8-10th at my home in Toledo, Iowa
again this year. I do want to stress that it is important that you book your
room as soon as possible because of the rodeo that happens that same weekend
tends to fill up all the rooms. I would appreciate those that plan on
attending to confirm with an email to me that they are coming and invariably
people will ask who has committed. If you wish to remain anonymous please
inform me of that in your email. This will be a family oriented event so
please feel free to bring your kids. Mine will be there
One recent
development I wanted to inform everyone of is that the local casino is
temporarily close while the tribal leadership argues over who is in charge.
The hotel and buffet portion are still open but if you want to gamble we
will have to drive a hour or so to Des Moines. Also some people had
expressed an interest in camping and the campground is only 15 minutes from
my house if we get so many that my yard runs out of room. Here are the hotel
rates and phone numbers:
Meskwaki Casino and Hotel
1-800-728-4263
74.00 friday night/89.00 saturday night
no charge for kids
Days Inn
1-800-329-7466
59.95 + tax for 2 people add 5.00 for extra guests 12yrs and older
Super8 Motel
1-800-800-8000
45.95 per night
49.95 for family suite ( for those with 3 or more kids)
* I talked to the manager and if we have 7 or more rooms rented the rate
will go down to a flat 40.00 plus tax..Family suite will go down to 44.00
+tax.
I would recommend the super8 for those wanting to stay in a nice, clean
motel. And its the cheapest to boot
What can you plan on doing when getting here?? I will follow the same format
as I did last year.....
Arrive on friday and I will be able to pick you up from the Cedar Rapids or
Des Moines airport if you fly in. Plan on socializing and talking on
Friday.. at 6pm I will provide a picnic style meal in my back yard and we
might go to the local movie theater and/or gambling.
Saturday morning we will probably go to a local happy chef for a brunch.
Fishing, sightseeing, card playing, and getting your EQ fix on my computers
will be available. Saturday afternoon/early evening we will go to the local
rodeo. Plan on bringing a good appetite because the Iowa Pork Producers will
be on hand and grilling pork loins and burgers. There is also a beer tent
available for those of age
After the rodeo there will be a C&W dance and
I will be providing a designated driver for those who wish to stay.
Sunday we will probably eat a brunch and I will be shuttling those that need
rides back to the airport.
With all events like this any help/ volunteering would be much
appreciated. Things that would help :
If renting a car rent a minivan to help haul people around...
Bring food or drink...( I will be providing some pop but alcoholic beverages
will BYOB)
Volunteer to DM a Papermodule for us old timers that like to play
Digital cameras/webcam so we can post plenty of pictures
Anyway you get the idea. Be creative :0)
If any questions please dont hesitate to contact me in game or at
Torockaa@hotmail.com. For those that send me a confirmation email I will be
sending out directions and our phone number. So I have 4 confirmations
already and hope to see at Gathering 2003.
Kanlain Truefriend
The Gathering 2003 will be held August 8-10th at my home in Toledo, Iowa
again this year. I do want to stress that it is important that you book your
room as soon as possible because of the rodeo that happens that same weekend
tends to fill up all the rooms. I would appreciate those that plan on
attending to confirm with an email to me that they are coming and invariably
people will ask who has committed. If you wish to remain anonymous please
inform me of that in your email. This will be a family oriented event so
please feel free to bring your kids. Mine will be there
development I wanted to inform everyone of is that the local casino is
temporarily close while the tribal leadership argues over who is in charge.
The hotel and buffet portion are still open but if you want to gamble we
will have to drive a hour or so to Des Moines. Also some people had
expressed an interest in camping and the campground is only 15 minutes from
my house if we get so many that my yard runs out of room. Here are the hotel
rates and phone numbers:
Meskwaki Casino and Hotel
1-800-728-4263
74.00 friday night/89.00 saturday night
no charge for kids
Days Inn
1-800-329-7466
59.95 + tax for 2 people add 5.00 for extra guests 12yrs and older
Super8 Motel
1-800-800-8000
45.95 per night
49.95 for family suite ( for those with 3 or more kids)
* I talked to the manager and if we have 7 or more rooms rented the rate
will go down to a flat 40.00 plus tax..Family suite will go down to 44.00
+tax.
I would recommend the super8 for those wanting to stay in a nice, clean
motel. And its the cheapest to boot
What can you plan on doing when getting here?? I will follow the same format
as I did last year.....
Arrive on friday and I will be able to pick you up from the Cedar Rapids or
Des Moines airport if you fly in. Plan on socializing and talking on
Friday.. at 6pm I will provide a picnic style meal in my back yard and we
might go to the local movie theater and/or gambling.
Saturday morning we will probably go to a local happy chef for a brunch.
Fishing, sightseeing, card playing, and getting your EQ fix on my computers
will be available. Saturday afternoon/early evening we will go to the local
rodeo. Plan on bringing a good appetite because the Iowa Pork Producers will
be on hand and grilling pork loins and burgers. There is also a beer tent
available for those of age
I will be providing a designated driver for those who wish to stay.
Sunday we will probably eat a brunch and I will be shuttling those that need
rides back to the airport.
With all events like this any help/ volunteering would be much
appreciated. Things that would help :
If renting a car rent a minivan to help haul people around...
Bring food or drink...( I will be providing some pop but alcoholic beverages
will BYOB)
Volunteer to DM a Papermodule for us old timers that like to play
Digital cameras/webcam so we can post plenty of pictures
Anyway you get the idea. Be creative :0)
If any questions please dont hesitate to contact me in game or at
Torockaa@hotmail.com. For those that send me a confirmation email I will be
sending out directions and our phone number. So I have 4 confirmations
already and hope to see at Gathering 2003.
Kanlain Truefriend
