As we left home around 3pm we decided to let the GPS direct us down to Columbus. It proved to be a much different route than we normally drive. Taking us down 68 from 23 proved to be slow going as we drove through towns at 25 mph. Once we reached 33 it was smooth sailing; in fact this might be the faster way to get to Dublin. From home to the Crown Plaza downtown took 2 hrs. I think it may have ended up being quicker this way in the long run since we didn’t have all of the stop and go of 23.
Valet parking and check-in was very busy, but our room was ready and several colleagues were already waiting for us. Ours was a recently remodeled room that seemed not quite finished in terms of details (no towel racks).
To save time and crowds the next morning, we walked over to the convention center to check in and pick up our materials. Unfortunately, the skywalk was partially closed and being worked on; but we continued without coats (and kept doing that the rest of the days).
Our conference bags are roomy, but not as nice as the zippered ones we’ve received in the past.
Valet parking and check-in was very busy, but our room was ready and several colleagues were already waiting for us. Ours was a recently remodeled room that seemed not quite finished in terms of details (no towel racks).
To save time and crowds the next morning, we walked over to the convention center to check in and pick up our materials. Unfortunately, the skywalk was partially closed and being worked on; but we continued without coats (and kept doing that the rest of the days).
Our conference bags are roomy, but not as nice as the zippered ones we’ve received in the past.
We then walked directly to Max and Erma’s (connected to the hotel) where friends were holding seats for us. Burgers were the meals of choice for all of us – I had mushroom and Swiss. With all the eating and talking I wasn’t thinking of being a photographer, but as we were getting up to leave I took this shot from the balcony where we sat. (Photo-taking was not tops on my mind the rest of the week as you’ll notice in the next several posts also.)
Then it was back to the hotel lounge to see the end of the Super Bowl. Those last few minutes became quite boisterous in the very comfortable, but crowded area.
Deciding which sessions to attend is always difficult for me with so many choices, but I wanted to at least have the 8am session determined before I went to bed. As usual, the first night in a different bed did not yield a good night’s sleep. ~~K
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