Also, at least last I was there, the view out the back of Preston's left
a lot to be desired (I think intentionally)
There are very few decent restaurants "Downtown" in Lafayette. Preston's
on a saturday evening is not the place you want to be showing slides
anyway (Unless you think beer might preserve them?)
Now, here's an idea.. and its just an idea. At least a year ago, the
10th floor of the Bank One bldg in Lafayette was vacant (since it was
the company I worked for that moved out of it). Maybe you could eat
across the river someplace like Nobel Romans or anywhere else that is
Campus side, and then head over there to the top floor of the building?
You can see a big, big chunk of the city from there, but it would block
the view of the Wabash through the central part of town. (like the 9th
st. area)
I say this is just an idea, because I probably can't make it. I expect
to still be living in Charlotte at that time, so is it worth a 12 hour
car ride to get there??? (Also why I suggest but am not voting)
Obviously, if I have other reasons to visit family in the area at the
same time, I wouldn't miss it!
John
Craig Myers wrote:
>
> I don't know of any eating establishments around the tracks with any rental
> rooms. There is Sgt. Preston's that is right next to the tracks, about 2
> blocks from the depot, but they don't admit anybody under 21. If anyone
> from the Lafayette area knows of any other places please let us know.
>
> Craig Myers
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Powell, Eric <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Friday, November 05, 1999 3:54 PM
> Subject: RE: [IllianaRR] Getting together, more
>
> >
> >I think spouses optional is fine .... the closest my significant other
> would
> >get to it is the mall.
> >
> >I'll throw down the gauntlet here, sort of, with the first "official" vote,
> >although there's a caveat attached.
> >
> >I vote for the last weekend of February in Lafayette. Busy railroading the
> >form of the Wabash, and historic railroading in the form of the Monon.
> >
> >My caveat, however, regards a venue. I think a local steakhouse with a
> >rental room is the way to go, but since I don't live there and don't know
> >the eating establishments well (other than Wendy's and Taco Bell), I
> >challenge somebody else from the area to provide suggestions.
> >
> >(Hey, don't worry, when it comes time for a Beech Grove or Avon tour here
> in
> >Indy, I'll do my part :)
> >
> >Are there any quality eating establishments in the downtown Lafayette area
> >(read: near the tracks) that could accommodate us?
> >
>
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