Re: Thanks to all -- the last aviation theme suite is finally DONE
Bertie the Bunyip
news:0yTBl.45783$DP1.35449@attbi_s22:
> Back in 2002, when Mary and I were considering buying an old hotel and
> converting it into an aviator's dream destination, I consulted "The
> Oracle" -- this piloting newsgroup, "rec.aviation.piloting" -- for
> advice and input. From the dozens (hundreds?) of responses I received,
> a business plan was born...
>
> Although that wondrous piloting newsgroup of yore is mostly dead -- a
> mere shadow of what it once was -- I hope my heartfelt "thanks"
> reaches those of you who contributed so strongly and well to our
> success.
>
> Not to make it all sound inevitable -- the results were always in
> doubt. The idea of converting an old hotel into an aviation-themed,
> all-suites hotel seems almost ludicrous, in retrospect. Heck, I was a
> newspaper guy, Mary a medical technologist -- what the hell did WE
> know about running -- or building -- a hotel? The answer was: NOTHING
> -- but we had owned two other businesses, were looking for a way to
> make money in aviation (and we all know how unlikely THAT is) so we
> forged ahead anyway in the face of open skepticism from many.
>
> That was 6 years and 8 months ago. To illustrate our ignorance, our
> business plan called for us having all the aviation theme suites
> finished by 2005 -- in just THREE years -- an absurd goal, with 20/20
> hindsight. What we never anticipated was that we would quickly become
> popular, to the point where it was quite literally impossible to
> remodel anything in the summer or fall. This unexpected success
> literally cut our remodeling time in half, resulting in our "little"
> remodeling project taking over twice as long as expected.
>
> But, at last, it's done, and our last aviation theme suite is
> complete! Last week we opened "The Barnstormers Suite" -- a 1920's
> aviation themed one-bedroom whirlpool suite -- to rave reviews. See it
> here: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/the_barnstormers_suite.htm
>
> To say it's been a long time coming would be an understatement -- it
> seems like I was a young man when we started -- and the project has
> not been without peril. Although 2008 was our record-breaking best
> year yet, last fall's "Crash of 2008" took a harsh toll on us, just
> like everyone else. Our fly-in guest count has declined precipitously,
> tracking the overall decline in general aviation -- and business
> travel during the week is off over 40% from a year ago. Luckily,
> however, our weekend drive-in business remains strong, and our
> extended-stay suites (nine more suites that are not aviation themed)
> have been continuously full for the last six years -- so we're doing
> fine and are positioned to be ready when the inevitable economic
> rebound occurs. See all of the aviation theme suites here:
> http://www.alexisparkinn.com/theme_suites.htm
>
> Anyway, to those of you who helped with your advice, wisdom, input,
> criticism, and ideas, I thank you for helping to make our crazy idea a
> success! If you're on your way to OSH on July 25th, please remember to
> stop in for your FREE food and drink (See your invitation here:
> http://www.alexisparkinn.com/iowa_city_pool_party.htm ) -- our way of
> saying "Thanks!" for helping to make another great year!
>
> And now, of course, now we're looking to expand our concept into the
> sunbelt. Who knows where this might lead in ANOTHER 7 years?
>
> Blue skies and tailwinds to all...
Spamming fjukkkwit.
Bertie
Dagny Taggart
"Bertie the Bunyip" <B...@BB.not.aaaaaaa> wrote in message
news:h2ontq$fui$2...@blackhelicopter.databasix.com...
Using the data base 6, eh? What a loser!
> "Jay Honeck" <jjho...@NOSPAMmchsi.com> wrote:
>>
>> And now, of course, now we're looking to expand our concept into the
>> sunbelt. Who knows where this might lead in ANOTHER 7 years?
>>
>> Blue skies and tailwinds to all...
>
>
> Spamming fjukkkwit.
>
>
>
>
> Bertie
Yes, you are! Get a life, you cross-dressing fukwit.
DT
stevie
Glad to see some posters haven't left. =)
- stevie
what if everything around you
isn't quite as it seems?
if you look at your reflection
is it all you want it to be?
what if you could look right through the cracks
would you find yourself
find yourself afraid to see?
-trent reznor