So, does anyone want to get together in K.C.?

[schooner2]

subject line is self-explanatory.

We could either get together just to say high in between games. Or we could even go grab a bite to eat together. Whatever. It just seems wierd when we all make the trouble to get to K.C. and never even say hi to one another!

[Bob_Ballew]

Schooner, that would be fun. I think Swok suggested on Thursday night in an earlier thread.

[KSUron]

I agree it would be fun. One trouble I will have with the tourney in KC is once it starts I will be staying at our daughters in the KC area and she doesn't have Internet so I will be off line. I'll miss this board. Seeing some of you in person would be great.

[schooner2]

I always try to bring a laptop and connect via a painfully slow 56K modem.

There is a Kinkos close to Municipal Auditorium and I think you can access the internet there. You may have to pay for it though.

You wouldn't have to pay at the local library - but that is a ways to walk, and their connection wasn't so great last time I tried.

[swok34]

Will everyone be in town Thursday? The games don't start until 6 pm and I think most teams have a pep rally of some sort. OU has announced that their's would be an hour and 15 minutes before the gametime start, that puts us at 4:45. Would anyone be interested in meeting for a late lunch?

[schooner2]

How late? My wife may get in town around 2 pm.

[Zo31]

A late lunch sounds good. Once the games start, it would be hectic to try and get together.

[swok34]

I'm actually open to anytime on Thursday myself...

schooner, are you wanting to meet before your wife arrives in town?

[schooner2]

Either or.....

We can meet at Noon, or wait till 2 or 2:30. That's what I prefer.

[swok34]

Is 2:30 good for everyone, that would give us a good 2 hours before needing to be somewhere else, for some of us, we hope http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/smile.gif

uh oh, now we have to come up with a restaurant?....any suggestions?

[Zo31]

2:30 is good. How about Aladdin's Restaurant at the Holiday Inn near Municipal Auditorium? I've never been there, but I am staying in the hotel.

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[mred]

I really wish I could go. Someone better take pictures for me! http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/smile.gif

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[schooner2]

Good idea mred. Hadn't thought of that. I do have a digital camera I could bring along. That way if I'm taking pictures, I don't have to be in any of them http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/smile.gif

[soonerborn]

Here is a little blurb on the downtown Holiday Inn and Aladdin's Restaurant - from the Holiday Inn webpage:

"On Convention Square & Avenue of the Arts Theatre District in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri across the street from and connected to Bartle Hall Convention Ctr; Municipal Auditorium; The Music Hall & Folly Theatre;all connected by underground tunnel. Close location to the 'River Market'; Minutes away from Crown Center, Science City Museum, Union Station and the Country Club Plaza; Convenient to all the area casinos & attractions.
Historic landmark located within walking distance to downtown & local businesses.
Aladdin's Restaurant & Lounge - a relaxed atmosphere and casual dining offering the award winning Best for Breakfast line up, classic KC BBQ selections smoked daily in our own smokers as well as great sandwiches, soups, salads and a choice of those famous KC steaks. Don't forget the Hickory Smoked Prime Rib specials running daily for lunch and dinner"

Some add'l info:

"We've got your appetite handled with a great variety of salads, sandwiches and burgers. Don't forget those great tasting BBQ selections from our own smoker and especially those Baby Back Ribs and daily Hickory Smoked Prime Rib lunch and dinner specials! For breakfast we offer the award winning "Best 4 Breakfast Program. Aladdin's lounge is located in the Restaurant on the main level adjacent to the lobby."



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[schooner2]

Aladdin's sounds good to me.

So can anyone give some explicit instructions on how to walk there from, say, Municipal Auditorium?

[swok34]

sounds good to me....... http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/smile.gif oh, I think I've actually been inside this restaurant, but have never eaten there. Seems like they have several televisions set up with the games on....I met some folks there last year before the championship game.

If I'm not mistaken, Schooner, you walk straight out the entrance
of Municipal and go through Allis Plaza....where the "fan tent" is set up......if you go straight, you run into the Holiday Inn and I believe the restaurant is right inside to your left.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong because I've never known the name of that restaurant.

[soonerborn]

If you can open this site http://www.sixcontinentshotels.com/holiday-inn?_franchisee=MKCCC

you can click on map and directions. If this link won't open - search for Holiday Inn with your browser and it's the Kansas City/Citi Center, MO location. From that home page you can find the map.

[swok34]

schooner.....did you see this: I won't be in town, though it's pricey, I would probably go if I were....

The University of Oklahoma Alumni Association invites you to join us for "Big 12 Women's Basketball Tournament Tip Off 2002," a pre-game event for our OU women's basketball team.

Tuesday, March 5, 2002
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
$ 22 for adults
$ 18 for children under 12
Downtown Marriott
Imperial Ballroom
Muehlebach Tower
hors d'oeuvres, giveaways & autographs

Come cheer our women's team on to victory at the Downtown Marriott lobby approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to each game time. Special Guests include OU women's basketball team players and coaches.

[schooner2]

Yep, I saw it. Very pricey, but hey, I'll be there - this is a special year.

[schooner2]

Originally posted by swok34:

If I'm not mistaken, Schooner, you walk straight out the entrance
of Municipal and go through Allis Plaza....where the "fan tent" is set up......if you go straight, you run into the Holiday Inn and I believe the restaurant is right inside to your left.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong because I've never known the name of that restaurant.

Okay, I looked it up on mapquest. The Holiday Inn is at 1215 Wyandotte Way. So going north out of Municipal Auditorium into Barney Allis Plaza - then turn right and Holiday Inn should be there. So go 1/2 block north then 1/2 block east.

Susan, if you go straight through the Plaza and keep going straight you run into the Marriott. That's the one I do know since that is where I have stayed several times. Never been in the Holiday Inn.

Anyhow - I know where it is now. Thanks.

[swok34]

uh oh......then I better grab me a map, because I thought that was the Holiday Inn....... http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/smile.gif

[Amanda]

I really don't want to meet any of you yahoos. But I will be in KC. http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/tongue.gif

Chris, I am sure I will see you at some point. I will e-mail you the info on where we are staying so you can give me a buzz. We might swing by a group gathering...ya never know.

[schooner2]

Originally posted by Amanda:
I really don't want to meet any of you yahoos. But I will be in KC. http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/tongue.gif

Chris, I am sure I will see you at some point. I will e-mail you the info on where we are staying so you can give me a buzz. We might swing by a group gathering...ya never know.

Your such a recluse Amanda! http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/smile.gif

[KSUron]

It looks like with a bit of luck we can be there. http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/smile.gif If it works I look forward to meeting some of you. Btw I have 2 extra all session tickets I could make available to someone.

[schooner2]

And it looks like I've got an extra ticket to Tuesday's and Wednesday's action.

[schooner2]

Looks like I won't be in Kansas City in time for the 2:30 get together. Maybe swok34 can point out some of you to me later tonight at the games.

I'll be the one wearing crimson! http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/smile.gif

GO http://hoopscoop.net/ubb/ou.gif!!