Taxi Rally 2022!

[Casey H]

Just booked a room at the Westin. Driving from WA instead of flying this time. My husband Matt, who is a photographer, will be my guest. We last attended the road rally in 2018 and it was amazing!! Looking forward to it, see you there -Shannon Cyphert Mtp Studios

That's great! Hope to meet you! Wear a dot on your badge (scroll up some posts). Do you know if you can book the hotel with the Taxi rally discount rate yet?
Casey

[ShannonM]

Hi Casey, the dot is a great idea, I will be sure to do that! Not sure about the discount rate, I booked reservation through travelocity, and haven't spoken with anyone at the hotel.

[Casey H]

I just checked with Westin, they don't have the Taxi rate yet. Understandable, it's long in advance. I made a reservation anyway and I'll change it to the Taxi rate later.

[funsongs]

I just checked with Westin, they don't have the Taxi rate yet. Understandable, it's long in advance. I made a reservation anyway and I'll change it to the Taxi rate later.

Just did likewise yesterday. TBH - it will surprise me if the conditions will be favorable to actually have the in-person event.

...we shall see.
I wonder if there's a PLAN B prepared in case of developments that cause a cancellation of it being held at The Westin.

[Casey H]

I wonder if there's a PLAN B prepared in case of developments that cause a cancellation of it being held at The Westin.

There is always a PLAN B I'm sure in case developments (e.g. Covid) preclude a live event. Last I heard, PLAN B was your house. I'm sure ML and the gang as thought of a virtual event contingency. That being said, let's all be optimistic! Denny's, here we come!

[funsongs]

I wonder if there's a PLAN B prepared in case of developments that cause a cancellation of it being held at The Westin.

There is always a PLAN B I'm sure in case developments (e.g. Covid) preclude a live event. Last I heard, PLAN B was your house. I'm sure ML and the gang as thought of a virtual event contingency. That being said, let's all be optimistic! Denny's, here we come!

The Senior Grand Slam will probably cost 55 bux by then.
Chickens will be wearing lotsa gold bling.

[timothycook]

I reserved a room at the regular rate today because bookingonline couldn't reach the hotel. She did give me the number directly to the hotel so I can change my reservation when I get ahold of them.

YAY! My first RR.

[LindsayH]

I will be booking flights from the UK for November, I only joined a couple of weeks ago so very new to all this! I have a few questions if someone wouldn't mind clarifying

1. Is the Rally always on at the Westin and is this the Westin Bonaventure? I might stay for a bit longer and book an Air BnB.
2. Will there be parking available at the hotel?
3. Do you know when you can register for it? I clicked on the register button but it just takes me back to my profile page

Many thanks!

Lindsay H

[Casey H]

Hi Lindsay
The rally is at the Westin Los Angeles Airport: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/l ... /overview/
There is parking at the hotel for a daily fee. Taxi Rally attendees get a discount on that but it's still a bit pricey. There is a discounted hotel rate for the Taxi Rally but it's too soon to get that rate if you reserve now. Keep an eye on your Taxi emails.
It's a bit too soon for Taxi to start registrations. Emails will go out when they are available.

PS You don't need to rent a car at the airport if you are first going to the rally when you get to LA. There is a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Then you won't have to worry about paying for parking. If you stay additional days and want a car, better to rent one then. There are car rental places nearby, I think one practically next door. The hotel concierge could help you. Keep in mind that since Covid, car rentals have been tough to get and/or much more expensive. So you'd have to look into what's the best way to go.

Hope to see you there!
Casey

[LindsayH]

Perfect, that's super helpful thank you so much! Would be preferable if I actually book the right hotel
Will probably fly out a bit earlier so can spend a few days in LA first and get over the jet lag. Will definitely rent a car too as easier to get around. Super excited to meet you all. I would join taxi tv tomorrow but its starts at midnight and I'll be asleep by 10pm...rock n roll, will watch it once its shared the next day.