CKC-Hartford CLASSES ARE UP master list post 1

[BernardandMissBianca]

Is anyone else staying at the Marriot?

ME!!!!!

 

[New England Eeyore]

I didn't know if you had decided for sure to stay over, calanniebu. I'm fine with whoever.

I did reserve a room at the Marriot a while back just in case.

So, if you're definite that you want to stay over, I'll room with you, calanniebu. As long as you won't have trouble finding another roomie, BAMB.

Just let me know.

 

[calanniebu]

Was she gonna room with you? I thought you were driving down for the day. It doesn't matter, if NEE wants to room with you that's fine with me. Maybe Lisa will decide to stay over and she can room with me. Let's see what NEE decides.

I was planning on staying over because I am taking a class on Friday afternoon and I figured it would be a late night on Friday

I know NEE had grabbed a room at the Marriott and we had talked about bunking together but hadn't finalized any plans. It's alll good ... I'm sure we can figure it all out!

 

[calanniebu]

NEE - we were posting at the same time! Feel free to bunk with BAMB. I'll either reserve my own room or see about staying with friends in the area.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Ryan and NEE you guys room together.

I don't need a roomie, DH got me the room on points so it's not a big deal. Maybe Lisa will stay over.

 

[LindaBabe]

I can take a roomie if no one minds staying with the old lady. My friends from here aren't coming.

 

[Lisa]

Ryan and NEE you guys room together.

I don't need a roomie, DH got me the room on points so it's not a big deal. Maybe Lisa will stay over.

Oh, twist my arm, okay, that is enough!!!

Sure, I will stay over with you. I promise I won't wake you during the dawn's early light. well, um, er, I might not be able to do that. I'll safely say, I will try not to wake you during the dawn's early light. LOL

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh, twist my arm, okay, that is enough!!!

Sure, I will stay over with you. I promise I won't wake you during the dawn's early light. well, um, er, I might not be able to do that. I'll safely say, I will try not to wake you during the dawn's early light. LOL

hey our first class on Sat isn't until 11 so we can sleep in if we want too!

 

[Lisa]

Are we staying over one night or two?

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

one, just Friday.

 

[calanniebu]

We're staying over Friday night too ... but I think I have an early class. Is the Marriot walkable?

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

It's connected to the Convention Center so it's prefect!

 

[calanniebu]

that's right ... I think you told us that before!

 

[lovingthemouse]

Ok- so 4 weeks from tonight a bunch of us will finally get to eat that dinner we seem to have been planning for a long time!!!! I am ready for this CKU get-together - been saving my money (kind of).Hey, this countdown is faster than my retirement one!!!!
BTW- anyone doing the Friday night crop?

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I might have to either drop one class or have someone pick the kit up for me for Scheming Around. DH has a Dr appt on Friday right at pick up time for school so I will have to be home for that. So much for having DH drive me or riding with Lisa. I will have to drive back home again.

Lisa I guess if you take the day off I can drive us in, do my AM classes, come home and then head back for dinner. Man I hate driving into Hartford!

Caroline, I hadn't planned on doing the crop because I wasn't sure what we were doing for dinner. I guess we need to decide on a place to eat and start calling to make ADR's (lol)

 

[Lisa]

BAMB, Okay, I'll work a half a day then go into the big city. I'll still drive us in Thursday night though. Driving into Hartford Friday evening won't be a problem for you, all the traffic will be heading out. Do you want me to see if I can get you a sitter for the kids? That way you can go to the dr. with DH. Let me know.

LovingtheMouse, I won't be going to the Friday crop because of doing dinner with the group. Is it only four weeks. WOW, can't wait to see you all!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'll hold off on the sitter for now, if we can get into see another DR we will cancel this appt. so we are in a holding pattern at this point.

I e-mailed CKC to see if you can pick up my kit for me but I haven't heard back from them yet.

If I hang around til after DH's appt and you drive in after work I could ride home with you. Dh could just drop me off at the hotel. I'd hate to have 2 cars there for just the 2 of us, ya know.
And I will check into the hotel after my 11 am class so you can have a room key before I head back out here.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

restaurant choices at Marriott:

Crush
Since opening two years ago, Crush has been thrust to the forefront of the city’s nightlife. With plush white couches, leather-wrapped columns, and dramatic vaulted ceilings, Crush offers a vibrant, chic ambiance unlike other locations in Hartford. Come early to enjoy a relaxing round of drinks with friends, or come late and dance the night away as Crush’s live DJs spin a throbbing mix of beats every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Not to be missed are Crush’s special monthly events that draw the city’s hipsters and local glitterati.

menu


Vivo
“Fresh ingredients, prepared simply” best describes VIVO’s inspired selection of dishes infused with simple, contemporary Mediterranean flavors and presented with a refreshingly creative Napa Valley style. This Zagat-rated bistro has earned Hartford Magazine's "Best Hotel Dining" two years in a row, Connecticut Magazine's
"Best Hotel Dining" for Hartford County 2008 and
Wine Spectator's 2008 Award of Excellence.

spring menu not sure why it's spring though, how come they never changed it?


near by:
Black Eyed Sally's 3 miles away
cajun food and live music, seems a bit crazy and loud for even us.

www.blackeyedsallys.com

City Steam Brewery

burgers and such, live music

www.citysteambrewerycafe.com


Dish 1/2 mile away

mostly seafood, pretty pricy

http://dishbarandgrill.com

Trumbull Kitchen 1 mile away

eclectic menu little pricy, sounds yummy though

http://www.maxrestaurantgroup.com click on TK

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

None of these seem really thrilling to me, I looked at Crush's photos and it's very loungy, no real tables fit all of us so the other option is to drive somewhere.
I don't know much about that area. I do know that there are tons of chain restaurants in Farmington,but it's about 25 minutes away.
Buckland Hills Mall is about 15 minutes away down Rt 84,


Lisa, how far is the Pizza place from the hotel? Could we grab some menus from them and maybe order in, we could go pick it up.

 

[logan&tylersmama]

you guys are making me laugh about driving in hartford - HELLO _ i do it everyday. Black eyed sallys is ok - parking isnt good and BUSY on friday nights - i will brain storm with coworkers and see - I am sure WINGS delivers and they are AWESOME!!!! check out their website - i think its wings over CT.
if you need me to and they will let you - i can pick up something for you - i am in the area daily
just let me know
jennifer