I was going to drive over to Camp Casey this weekend, BUT...

[Maddy McCall]

all of the hotels in Waco are booked solid...or at least all of the hotels in which I would consider staying with my child, for the dates August 12-14. I will delay my trip for two days.

I guess that's good news. I remember that, during the KKK trial in Mississippi a couple of months ago, you couldn't find a hotel within a 50 mile radius of the courthouse. The media had booked the hotels.

Could it be that the media have booked all of the hotels in Waco because they are going to be there covering Cindy and CAmp Casey? I think it's very likely.

No rooms at either of the two best Westerns, Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn, or Quality Suites. Unless Waco has some huge event planned for this weekend, I would wager that the media have booked rooms in Waco (18 miles from Crawford) to cover Cindy.

Edited to clarify: there may be rooms available if you can afford expensive hotels or if you don't mind staying with your child in a Knights Inn or the equivalent.

[Not_Giving_Up]

1. It could be something going on at Baylor

That's in Waco. I HOPE it's media!

[WillowTree]

6. Some Baylor students...

....my nephew among them, are graduating this weekend.

[Maddy McCall]

7. Thanks. I'll try again for next weekend.

[lildreamer316]

2. Possible place for you

In one of my posts Pinkpantherchick posted:" I live about 50 miles from Crawford in Rowlett, a suburb east of Dallas. I will offer a place to stay, a meal or two and whatever else may help out if someone needs it. Anything within reason. Just ring my chime. "
You may want to check in with her......

[Maddy McCall]

4. I bet she's a super nice person...

but I hate imposing...I like hotels because my comings and goings won't disturb my host. I'll have my son and dog with me, so we will stay in a hotel. But maybe I can meet up with PPC. Sounds like a very nice person.

[fudge stripe cookays]

30. Hey!

Where was that post? I need to meet PPC! She's close by!

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[txindy]

3. Media, yes, but not necessarily all for Crawford

The Little League regional playoffs is this weekend. Junior is scheduled to attend on Saturday. The winner advances to Williamsport.

I do think the media is also booking for Cindy's story, too, though!

[Maddy McCall]

5. That could explain part of it.

[Pam-Moby]

9. Here is a link that shows rooms in Waco

http://www.cheaptickets.com/App/PrepareHotelSearchResults?z=11qt&r=5b&lastPage=interstitial&

[Maddy McCall]

11. I checked the websites of the hotels I listed above.

I'm not staying in a roach motel. I have a child and I want to stay where I will know that we will be safe. And I can't afford $120/night to stay at the expensive hotel.

I searched for August 12-14. The only reasonably priced places that are showing availabity are places like "Knight's Inn."

But thanks for providing that resource.

Best Western Mall has rooms next week, and that's when I will be going.

[Pam-Moby]

22. Your welcome.

I had that bookmarked because I wanted to go also. I talked my hubby into it to the point of surfing the hotels. Then he felt it was to far for us to travel. So I guess we will just attend the March in Sept. We live in MI so that would be much closer.

[Liberal In Texas]

8. Damn those hotels in Waco being booked..

I live in Dallas...about a 2 + hour up the road.

Do not say you are not going to support Cindy 'cause the bloody hotels are booked!

Say you can't make it because the bbsitter is busy...or that the Firebird has a flat.

Sorry...bullshit story...rooms abound. If not in Waco, drive north. Many rooms. Of course the evil MEDIA booked rooms in WAco proper, awful people.


Damn them.

I guarantee you can find a place to sleep in a :30 min. drive..north...NBD...

[Maddy McCall]

12. So why are you sitting in the comfort of your house, typing on a computer

if you could be at Camp Casey tonight? It's only a two hour drive for you. You should be there RIGHT NOW, no excuses.

Wimp!

[Pachamama]

17. Wow! With fellow Duers like you, who needs Freepers?

Nice sympathetic and supportive post of a wonderful longtime Duer who clearly cares to want to go and doesn't know what to do....

Do you treat your friends like that or family? Do you tell them that what they are expressing is a "Bullshit story"? Or is that the only example you've ever been shown in your life and thus know no different?

[Maddy McCall]

21. Thanks, pachamama for your post.

I was taken aback by that attack. Can't believe that someone would attack me because I want to go but will delay my 12-hour trip for two days.

Amazing.

[Pachamama]

24. I was really surprised....

...it is a sad thing when people on the DU would attack or be so negative on a fellow DUer such as you who posted an honest post seeking guidance on a dilemna....

Sad, very sad...

Namaste :hug:

[Pam-Moby]

25. I know what its like wanting to go and not being

prepared for the trip. I wanted to go so bad to support Cindy. We would have had a 20 hour drive with 2 dogs, and a big bird and our child in a wheelchair. You are very kind to even consider driving for 12 hours in my opinion with a child. We can support Cindy in other was also. LIKE CONTACT THE MEDIA PEOPLE. That will help Cindy just as much. We will all meet up with her on the road in this boat and turn it around. So lets stop eating each other and get busy!
OK, now hit me in the head. Its 3:49 AM and I can not sleep-to worried what is happening in Crawford.

[Liberal In Texas]

10. Wimp!

[Maddy McCall]

20. Aren't you the guy who had to ask his wife if he could go?

And you call ME a wimp? :rofl:

[Bluebear]

28. (oooh burn!)

:)

[fudge stripe cookays]

32. ???

:wtf: is wrong with you?

Those DUers who are not as familiar with the I-35 corridor may have a few questions about nearby lodgings. She's asked them. People have provided her with information.

Are you there right now? If not, then STFU. You have no moral high ground for insulting them. They're doing their best.

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[Pachamama]

13. Rent an RV....

That's what I'm going to do....that way, I have a shower, toilet and place to eat and sleep.... :hi:

[Maddy McCall]

14. I don't have that much money.

I will rent a room in Waco next week. It's a 12-hour drive for me. Can't believe that I was insulted in this thread because I'm going to delay my trip two days.

I really wish I could afford to take a small RV, but I can't.

[Fridays Child]

18. I don't know why but people seem to be particularly agitated...

...right now. I felt similarly insulted by a response to me in another thread. I'm not sure what it is.

Hey, if you were in my neck of the woods, I'd try to figure out a way to go with you and split the expenses. In any case, though, Cindy has my support from right where I sit. I'm sure she has yours, too.

:hug:

[Maddy McCall]

19. Yes. Exactly.

And I will be there. I just won't be there Saturday and Sunday. It'll be Monday and Tuesday, or sometime close to that, instead.

But I will be there.

Thanks for your kind words. :hug:

[snot]

15. I just checked Travelocity and Expedia and found LOTS of rooms.

I didn't actually try to book them, but I urge anyone interested to CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF before you despair.

[Maddy McCall]

16. As I said above, in my OP, I was referring to places where I felt...

comfortable staying with my child and dog, and places that were affordable for me.

I did try to book at all of the sites of the hotels I listed above. No rooms were available. Try booking at the places I listed above, for August 12-14, and see if you can find any rooms. I couldn't.

[snot]

26. sorry.

I was a bit concerned about folks like me reading too quickly and becoming discouraged.

I'd think you might have trouble in any location, given your needs--and that it wouldn't generally have to do with media bookings.

[Maddy McCall]

27. Usually don't have a problem.

The Best Western in Waco allows pets and it's really reasonable. And after this weekend, it is showing vacancies. That's where we'll probably stay.

[fudge stripe cookays]

31. Hillsboro is up the road aways,

and has grown the last few years because there is an outlet mall there.

I'm pretty sure they have some hotels and motels too. You may want to try those.

FSC :hi: Maddy!

[Horse with no Name]

23. There are many other towns besides Waco

Here are some links:
http://www.bnbexplorer.com/texas/bruceville-eddy
http://www.motel6.com/AccorMaps/(dlnxip55fsymvm4504ufx545)/M6ProximityResults.aspx?searchtype=AP
http://www.google.com/search?hs=ZVR&hl=en&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&q=%22bed+and+breakfast%22Waco%22&btnG=Search
http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/QuickSearch?sid=3jpv.LFI_gggVuM.1
You can try the towns of McGregor, Troy, Moody, Hewitt, Temple, Bellmead, Lorena, Woodway for a cheap B&B.

There is a Clarion and a Rodeway Inn in Waco.

[theHandpuppet]

29. Here's a thorough list of all Waco-area hotels

http://www.tourtexas.com/waco/waco2stay.html