2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (Scarchly)

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:23:36 GMT

I just kind of did my own self guided tour of Austin. I got down to Lockhart and had some fine brisket and garlic sausage at Black's. I've never seen anything like Smitty's anywhere. I got a sausage to go and ate it later at Antone's, where they're OK with outside food.

I stopped in for an early dinner of catfish, turnip greens, balck-eyed peas and cornbread at Threadgills, and met Jimmy Dale Gilmore. Commander Cody sat at the next table over. Just a cool coincidence.

Heard some great music as well.

Enjoy your tour!

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (Sfreader)

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:51:08 GMT

No updates on this?

Keith

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (roossy90)

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:25:29 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Sundancer7

This may not be related but I have received several emails from some company that claims to be Paypal indicating that someone is trying to access my account. They wanted info. I refused to send it. That made me afraid to use Paypal.

Paul E. Smith
knxoville, TN

Paul,
I get emails like that all the time. TO verify that they are real, just log into the paypal site THRU YOUR BROWSER ON YOUR OWN, AND NOT THRU THE LINK in the email. I also log into my ebay account to verify mail sent. Most of those are phishing, and I NEVER click those links.
MOst of those emails are in my spam folder, and it makes me doubly skeptical.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (buffetbuster)

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:52:00 GMT

Mr. Mayor-
I'm disappointed to read you won't be in Austin.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (mayor al)

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:05:32 GMT

Paul,
Report any questionable emails to either paypl or ebay (whichever the fake claims to be... by forwarding the email to "SPOOF@Paypal.com" or "SPOOF@Ebay.com". Do Not respond to the email , just forward it to the security folks at those companies.
AL

BTW, We will not able to attend the Austin Meetings. Maybe next year.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (ellen4641)

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:42:18 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by signman

I'm planning to be there. Bus is sold out, and may be just as well for me, as I cruised with a very nice couple from Lockhart in October, so may want to stay a bit and visit with them. They have lived there all their lives and know all the history of the 4 pits in town.

So as of now, I will be part of the "caravan" but expect to attend Friday night at Threadgills, even though my last meal there in February was very disappointing.

I thought you were going to be in Mexico this weekend...
did you go down there yet?

Remember, I owe you a good meal in Austin.... hopefully I'll see you there...

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (desertdog)

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:44:13 GMT

I hope to be there, right now too far down the road to make a definite commitment. Should I make it, I'll have room in my vehicle if anyone needs a lift.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (signman)

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:30:49 GMT

I'm planning to be there. Bus is sold out, and may be just as well for me, as I cruised with a very nice couple from Lockhart in October, so may want to stay a bit and visit with them. They have lived there all their lives and know all the history of the 4 pits in town.

So as of now, I will be part of the "caravan" but expect to attend Friday night at Threadgills, even though my last meal there in February was very disappointing.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (buffetbuster)

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:02:20 GMT

I am curious.....what other Roadfooders are going to be in Austin?

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (peppertree)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:10:28 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by ellen4641

quote:
Originally posted by flash407

will the caravan of drivers be a reality. if so, i am in with y'all.

YES, it looks likes it will be a reality!!

These tickets sold out faster than a Hannah Montana concert!

P.S. Anybody got a big SUV?!?! We can load it up, and all share gas expenses, etc...

I am willing to share gas and ride with someone. Count me in, send me an email if you want me to help.

peppertree5706@hotmail.com

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (ChiTownDiner)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:12:59 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by ellen4641

quote:
Originally posted by ChiTownDiner

Ellen and Mr. Chips - If anyone in my party changes their mind, I will contact you with ticket availability. With all the folks on last year's tour, I did not get to meet either of you last year and look forward seeing you in Austin. I enjoy your postings throughout the year.

I think I did meet you during the Nashville bus tour! We were standing in line at that restaurant that specialized in grilled pimento cheese sandwiches, and good burgers and biscuits..
(the one behind the gas station)

p.s. I might be getting lucky already, as I got a personal e-mail from a fellow roadfooder that has offered me his ticket !

With bacon and tomato!!! I do remember, but it took the sandwich to jar it loose! Looking forward to another fun weekend! Glad to hear your going.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (desertdog)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:34:05 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Sundancer7

This may not be related but I have received several emails from some company that claims to be Paypal indicating that someone is trying to access my account. They wanted info. I refused to send it. That made me afraid to use Paypal.

Paul E. Smith
knxoville, TN

It has nothing to do with Paypal, it is an email scheme to get your paypal info so some lowlife can use your account to buy stuff.

You should report that activity to Paypal immediately. I've had similar emails claiming to be my bank or Visa/Mastercard. NEVER respond to those emails, ALWAYS call your bank or credit account and report it to them.

DD

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (Sundancer7)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:29:12 GMT

This may not be related but I have received several emails from some company that claims to be Paypal indicating that someone is trying to access my account. They wanted info. I refused to send it. That made me afraid to use Paypal.

Paul E. Smith
knxoville, TN

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (ellen4641)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:35:38 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by ChiTownDiner

Ellen and Mr. Chips - If anyone in my party changes their mind, I will contact you with ticket availability. With all the folks on last year's tour, I did not get to meet either of you last year and look forward seeing you in Austin. I enjoy your postings throughout the year.

I think I did meet you during the Nashville bus tour! We were standing in line at that restaurant that specialized in grilled pimento cheese sandwiches, and good burgers and biscuits..
(the one behind the gas station)

p.s. I might be getting lucky already, as I got a personal e-mail from a fellow roadfooder that has offered me his ticket !

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (ChiTownDiner)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:54:30 GMT

As we seem to live in a world where complaints seem to outnumber compliments, I would like to relate my experience with the Roadfood sign-up. I was on-line at 1:00pm EST and clicked on the Saturday purchase, then the Friday night purchase and then two Sheraton hotel rooms. I was done in less than 5 minutes including printed copies of receipts and then received email confirmations from Sheraton and Paypal moments later.

While I have read the Paypal threads that seemed critical of Paypal, my experience worked great. I did log-in and check my password and credit card information the day before as a precaution.

All-in-all, a smooth and easy experience from my perspective.

Thanks to the Roadfood team for making it work!

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (ChiTownDiner)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:48:03 GMT

Ellen and Mr. Chips - If anyone in my party changes their mind, I will contact you with ticket availability. With all the folks on last year's tour, I did not get to meet either of you last year and look forward seeing you in Austin. I enjoy your postings throughout the year.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (buffetbuster)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:02:30 GMT

goodeater-
Welcome to Roadfood and we hope to see you in Austin!

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (Twinwillow)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:59:17 GMT

First, welcome to Roadfood.com.
This is without a doubt, the very BEST forum on the web.
Don't give up hope. Stick with us. You will find it's worth the time. Especially if you are a real "food nut" like most of us here. Everything requires a "learning curve". This place is no different. But, well worth it.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (Stephen Rushmore Jr.)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:55:28 GMT

Goodeater - I received a message from someone, but they never left an email or username, so I couldn't respond - perhaps it was you. The reason you don't have access is because you paid with an eCheck, and that takes several business days to clear (as mentioned on the sign-up page). As a courtesy, I will give you access with the assumption that the check will clear.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (goodeater)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:31:56 GMT

the leanks provided do not allow me to even buy a ticket; i have tried to contact people at roadfood and have had no reply. i have paid for a membership at pay pal which was another hassle., now i reading that there are no tickets left this is adding up to a not so nice experience, can some one help. the links in the news letter do not work and the links on the web sight for the road trip sight do not work. even the links in the forum ge me to a sight that says sorry for roadfood insiders only; i have my recceipt and really would like to know what is going on, please someone help!

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (buffetbuster)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:57:11 GMT

I hate paying for parking at a hotel, but is standard if it is located in the downtown area of a city. I can tell you I have paid much more than $12.00 a night in New York and Chicago.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (The Travelin Man)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:49:41 GMT

My boss had the rental car on his bill, so I did not see the parking charges. There are not too many downtown areas where you will not be charged for parking, so, all things considered $12 isn't all that bad.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (ellen4641)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:48:58 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by flash407

will the caravan of drivers be a reality. if so, i am in with y'all.

YES, it looks likes it will be a reality!!

These tickets sold out faster than a Hannah Montana concert!

P.S. Anybody got a big SUV?!?! We can load it up, and all share gas expenses, etc...

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (flash407)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:23:18 GMT

will the caravan of drivers be a reality. if so, i am in with y'all.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (Twinwillow)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:07:17 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Bruce Bilmes & Sue Boyle

FYI - Frommer's website says the parking rates are $12 for self-park and $17 for valet (I assume those are per day charges). If you need to know for sure I'd recommend calling them directly.

As usual, another hotel rip-off!

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:33:00 GMT

FYI - Frommer's website says the parking rates are $12 for self-park and $17 for valet (I assume those are per day charges). If you need to know for sure I'd recommend calling them directly.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (Twinwillow)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:01:39 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by ellen4641

quote:
Originally posted by twinwillow

Btw, you can add $16.00 and change for taxes to that $109.00 (single) special rate.

plus a valet and/or self parking charge?

Not sure about the parking situation. But being it's a hotel, one guess about the parking charges.

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (ellen4641)

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:58:28 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by mr chips

Bummer. I got tickets to Threadgills but will probably follow along in my rental car on Saturday because i don't have internet access at work anymore Thus is life.

looks like we might have a caravan of tag-alongs..
as I got shut out already , as well...

any chance of a 2nd bus?

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (ellen4641)

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:57:11 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by twinwillow

Btw, you can add $16.00 and change for taxes to that $109.00 (single) special rate.

plus a valet and/or self parking charge?

RE: 2008 Austin Eating Tour - Ticketing Information (buffetbuster)

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:07:21 GMT

mr chips-
I'm sorry to read you didn't get a ticket to the tour. Hopefully, one will open up and you can still join us on the bus.