Departing From: Chicago, IL (ORD)
Traveling To: Washington, DC (DCA)
ETD: 08:55 PM June 9, 2005 CDT (Actual departure 10:10 PM)
ETA: 01:05 AM June 10, 2005 EDT
Est. Duration: 1 hr 55 min
Departure Gate: B11
Arrival Gate: 33
Seat: 7D
Equipment: Airbus 319
Miles:
Other:
Flight late due to equipment delays. Thunderstorms in the east slowed down air traffic to most northeast airports. Made for an incredibly long day...
Congestion caused a lot of ear pain on approach, took a few days for my head to clear from that.
Very lucky in that the Red Carpet club was able to change seats in the middle way in the back for economy plus aisle seat. Plus, one of the few rows with no one in the middle seat - sweet! Was on the wait list for a 1st class upgrade, but didn't make it. Added some lottery type action to the boarding process.
Ohare has lots of places to eat, but few with a place to sit down. We were beat, but ended up sitting in the Red Carpet Club because there was no where else.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Flight: United #5326 MKE-ORD
Departing From: Milwaukee, WI (MKE)
Traveling To: Chicago, IL (ORD)
ETD: 06:04PM June 9, 2005 CDT
ETA: 06:55PM June 9, 2005 CDT
Est. Duration: 40 min
Departure Gate:D33
Arrival Gate: F12
Seat: 9C
Equipment: Canadair Regional Jet CL-65
Miles:
Other:
Slight delay on departure due to late equipment.
Traveling To: Chicago, IL (ORD)
ETD: 06:04PM June 9, 2005 CDT
ETA: 06:55PM June 9, 2005 CDT
Est. Duration: 40 min
Departure Gate:D33
Arrival Gate: F12
Seat: 9C
Equipment: Canadair Regional Jet CL-65
Miles:
Other:
Slight delay on departure due to late equipment.
Flight: United #5439 ORD-MKE
Departing From: Chicago, IL (ORD)
Traveling To: Milwaukee, WI (MKE)
ETD: 08:05AM June 9, 2005 CDT
ETA: 8:48AM June 9, 2005 CDT
Est. Duration: 40 min
Departure Gate:F2
Arrival Gate:
Seat: 6B
Equipment: Canadair Regional Jet CL-65
Miles:
Other: Actual carrier Wisconsin Air.
Traveling To: Milwaukee, WI (MKE)
ETD: 08:05AM June 9, 2005 CDT
ETA: 8:48AM June 9, 2005 CDT
Est. Duration: 40 min
Departure Gate:F2
Arrival Gate:
Seat: 6B
Equipment: Canadair Regional Jet CL-65
Miles:
Other: Actual carrier Wisconsin Air.
Flight: United #601 DCA-ORD
Departing From: Washington, DC (DCA)
Traveling To: Chicago, IL (ORD)
ETD: 06:00AM June 9, 2005 EDT
ETA: 06:55PM June 9, 2005 CDT
Est. Duration: 1 hr 55 min (actual 1 hr 35 min)
Departure Gate: 31
Arrival Gate:
Seat: 11E (Exit)
Equipment: Airbus 319
Miles:
Other:
Traveling To: Chicago, IL (ORD)
ETD: 06:00AM June 9, 2005 EDT
ETA: 06:55PM June 9, 2005 CDT
Est. Duration: 1 hr 55 min (actual 1 hr 35 min)
Departure Gate: 31
Arrival Gate:
Seat: 11E (Exit)
Equipment: Airbus 319
Miles:
Other:
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Flight: United #7128 IAD-BNA
Departing From: Nashville, TN (BNA)
Traveling To: Washington, DC (IAD)
ETD: 07:30 PM May 26, 2005 CDT
ETA: 01:05 AM June 10, 2005 EDT
Est. Duration: 1 hr 58 min
Departure Gate:
Arrival Gate:
Seat: 1C
Equipment: Canadaire Regional Jet
Miles:
Other: Actually serviced by Mesa Airlines
Traveling To: Washington, DC (IAD)
ETD: 07:30 PM May 26, 2005 CDT
ETA: 01:05 AM June 10, 2005 EDT
Est. Duration: 1 hr 58 min
Departure Gate:
Arrival Gate:
Seat: 1C
Equipment: Canadaire Regional Jet
Miles:
Other: Actually serviced by Mesa Airlines
Hotel: Gaylord Opryland
City: Nashville, TN
Chain: Gaylord Hotels
Property: Gaylord Nashville Resort & Convention Center
Address: 2800 Opryland Drive; Nashville, Tennessee 37214-1297
Phone Number: (615) 889-1000
Check Out: May 26, 2005
Second one of these I've been too, as I was at the one near DFW last year for a meeting (but didn't stay). The gimmick seems to be an overly large facility with large enclosed atrium/greenhouse areas for year round outside experiences. Billed as a "resort", but always more "conference" to me because of the non-resort city locations (except for Orlando, I guess). They are the ones developing the Washington Harbor project in PG County, apparently.
The interior areas are very nice because of the tropical plants and things, although I can honestly say I've never been in a place harder to find quiet. There is a contant noise level from all the fountains, pumps, and flowing water being pumped through the inside of the place. Very pretty, but makes cell phone calls difficult, and given the business nature of the place a little funny.
The rooms were nice a comfortable, the convention space was very nice. It was pretty easy to get a bite to eat, although some of the venues seemed overpriced which is not unusual for any "resort" facility. I think there might have been other places with more of what I was looking for, but the place was so big and I was only there three days that it was possible that I never came across them. I'm glad my room was somewhat close to the convention space, as it could have been a very long walk.
Rating:
Directions:
Last Visit: May 26, 2005 ($)
Chain: Gaylord Hotels
Property: Gaylord Nashville Resort & Convention Center
Address: 2800 Opryland Drive; Nashville, Tennessee 37214-1297
Phone Number: (615) 889-1000
Check Out: May 26, 2005
Second one of these I've been too, as I was at the one near DFW last year for a meeting (but didn't stay). The gimmick seems to be an overly large facility with large enclosed atrium/greenhouse areas for year round outside experiences. Billed as a "resort", but always more "conference" to me because of the non-resort city locations (except for Orlando, I guess). They are the ones developing the Washington Harbor project in PG County, apparently.
The interior areas are very nice because of the tropical plants and things, although I can honestly say I've never been in a place harder to find quiet. There is a contant noise level from all the fountains, pumps, and flowing water being pumped through the inside of the place. Very pretty, but makes cell phone calls difficult, and given the business nature of the place a little funny.The rooms were nice a comfortable, the convention space was very nice. It was pretty easy to get a bite to eat, although some of the venues seemed overpriced which is not unusual for any "resort" facility. I think there might have been other places with more of what I was looking for, but the place was so big and I was only there three days that it was possible that I never came across them. I'm glad my room was somewhat close to the convention space, as it could have been a very long walk.
Rating:
- Safety: 1
- Dining: 1, some good, room service overpriced
- Bar: 1, several
- Internet: 1 - included in room fee
- Wireless in Common Areas: 0
- Work Space, Power: 1 OK
- Shower: 1
- Air Conditioning, Bed: 1
- Common Areas: 1 Exceptionally cool.
Directions:
Last Visit: May 26, 2005 ($)
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Restaurant: Santa Fe Cattle Co., Nashville TN
City: Nashville, TN
Location: Near Gaylords Opryland complex
Phone:
Website:
Looking for a break from the hotel food (see other review), we wondered up the road to the Santa Fe Cattle Co. Felt kind of like a chain, but I had never seen one before so it might have been a local item. Googling indicates a chain, but no official site found.
One of those "trying hard to be casual" kind of places. They give you peanuts in a shell to make a mess with, the decor is "rustic Roy Rogers", and the menu is obviously meat-eater friendly but not too expensive. Lots of things a large group would like, assuming they like barbeque and aren't militant vegitarian. Had the ribs, which were how I like them - wet, sweet, hint of spice. Everyone else seemed to be happy with their food also.
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Location: Near Gaylords Opryland complex
Phone:
Website:
Looking for a break from the hotel food (see other review), we wondered up the road to the Santa Fe Cattle Co. Felt kind of like a chain, but I had never seen one before so it might have been a local item. Googling indicates a chain, but no official site found.
One of those "trying hard to be casual" kind of places. They give you peanuts in a shell to make a mess with, the decor is "rustic Roy Rogers", and the menu is obviously meat-eater friendly but not too expensive. Lots of things a large group would like, assuming they like barbeque and aren't militant vegitarian. Had the ribs, which were how I like them - wet, sweet, hint of spice. Everyone else seemed to be happy with their food also.View Resturant in a larger map
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Flight: United #7103 BNA-IAD
Departing From: Washington, DC (IAD)
Traveling To: Nashville, TN (BNA)
ETD: 09:15 AM May 26, 2005 EDT
ETA: 10:10 AM May 26, 2005 EDT
Est. Duration: 1 hr 55 min
Departure Gate:
Arrival Gate:
Seat: 4D
Equipment: Canadair Regional Jet
Miles:
Other: Actually serviced by Mesa Airlines
Traveling To: Nashville, TN (BNA)
ETD: 09:15 AM May 26, 2005 EDT
ETA: 10:10 AM May 26, 2005 EDT
Est. Duration: 1 hr 55 min
Departure Gate:
Arrival Gate:
Seat: 4D
Equipment: Canadair Regional Jet
Miles:
Other: Actually serviced by Mesa Airlines
Monday, March 14, 2005
Image: MKE on a Snowy Day
Winter weather at MKE airport. A dreary, snowy day where your only wish is that your plane can get in and out on time. The snow plow equipment is spraying a liquid de-icing solution instead of the normal salt/sand us car operators are used to seeing.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Flight: United #5334 MKE-IAD
Departing From: Milwaukee, WI (MKE)
Traveling To: Washington Dulles (IAD)
ETD: 06:00PM March 10, 2005 CST
ETA: 8:55PM March 10, 2005 EST
Est. Duration: 1 hr 55 min (actual 1 hr)
Departure Gate:
Arrival Gate: G2
Seat: 7C
Equipment: Canadair Regional Jet CL-65
Miles:
Other:
There was a ton to worry about with this flight. It was snowing like mad all day in Milwaukee, and while I kept telling myself that it would be OK because they can deal with snow, after the flight on Tuesday I kept thinking about how other airports can screw you up. Upon arriving at the airport, early enough to deal with changes, the United counter agent also booked me on a US Air flight through Charlotte, "just in case". By the time I left the ticket area, the US Air flight was already marked "delayed", making that effort worthless.
But, the snow started to let up around 4, and the equipment was coming in from Ohare which much be about a 15 minute flight from Milwaukee. There are worse places to have to wait than MKE, and the plane left on time.
A little bumpy at times, and wasn't able to open my laptop to work because it was too crowded. Flight ended up getting into IAD about 10 minutes early. They we're very generous with the "snacks" this time on the flight, bringing a big tray with a choice of the pretzels or the "snack mix". Everyone was grabbing the snack mix, and she encouraged me to take it over the pretzels. I told her that I was heading home and I know the snack mix is loaded with garlic. Some people put the snack mix back - kind of funny. If you're headed away from home, take the snack mix. It is good...
Even though we landed at the always to be avoided Concourse G, my bag came out about the time I made it to the baggage area so ended up being a long day with lots of worrying but an easy flight.
Traveling To: Washington Dulles (IAD)
ETD: 06:00PM March 10, 2005 CST
ETA: 8:55PM March 10, 2005 EST
Est. Duration: 1 hr 55 min (actual 1 hr)
Departure Gate:
Arrival Gate: G2
Seat: 7C
Equipment: Canadair Regional Jet CL-65
Miles:
Other:
There was a ton to worry about with this flight. It was snowing like mad all day in Milwaukee, and while I kept telling myself that it would be OK because they can deal with snow, after the flight on Tuesday I kept thinking about how other airports can screw you up. Upon arriving at the airport, early enough to deal with changes, the United counter agent also booked me on a US Air flight through Charlotte, "just in case". By the time I left the ticket area, the US Air flight was already marked "delayed", making that effort worthless.
But, the snow started to let up around 4, and the equipment was coming in from Ohare which much be about a 15 minute flight from Milwaukee. There are worse places to have to wait than MKE, and the plane left on time.
A little bumpy at times, and wasn't able to open my laptop to work because it was too crowded. Flight ended up getting into IAD about 10 minutes early. They we're very generous with the "snacks" this time on the flight, bringing a big tray with a choice of the pretzels or the "snack mix". Everyone was grabbing the snack mix, and she encouraged me to take it over the pretzels. I told her that I was heading home and I know the snack mix is loaded with garlic. Some people put the snack mix back - kind of funny. If you're headed away from home, take the snack mix. It is good...
Even though we landed at the always to be avoided Concourse G, my bag came out about the time I made it to the baggage area so ended up being a long day with lots of worrying but an easy flight.
Hotel: Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West
City: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (outside Milwaukee)
Chain: Radisson
Property: Radisson Milwaukee West
Address: 2303 North Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Phone Number: 414-257-3400
Check Out: March 10, 2005
"Milwaukee's West Business District"
Nicer than the usual hotel I stay in, although not tremendously interesting. But, clean, comfortable, quiet. Very close to business meetings.
The hotel was equipped with the "Select Comfort" matresses with the dial control for firmness. I know my "sleep number" is neither 60 nor 40. 98 more to try.
Rating:
Last Visit: March 10, 2005 ($129)
Chain: Radisson
Property: Radisson Milwaukee West
Address: 2303 North Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Phone Number: 414-257-3400
Check Out: March 10, 2005
"Milwaukee's West Business District"
Nicer than the usual hotel I stay in, although not tremendously interesting. But, clean, comfortable, quiet. Very close to business meetings.
The hotel was equipped with the "Select Comfort" matresses with the dial control for firmness. I know my "sleep number" is neither 60 nor 40. 98 more to try.
Rating:
- Safety: 1
- Dining: 1, a real resturaunt, good food.
- Bar: 1, although not used.
- Internet: 2 - Wireless, free!
- Wireless in Common Areas: 0, I think. Not tried.
- Work Space, Power: 1
- Shower: 0 - Way too low, on the wall just above the 5 foot mark.
- Air Conditioning, Bed: 1
- Common Areas: 0 Not a great place to hang out. No view.
Last Visit: March 10, 2005 ($129)
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